JP2019025259A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement of games.SOLUTION: A game machine can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. Further, the game machine can display a specific display corresponding a variable display being performed and can perform a specific presentation. When the specific display is displayed during the performance of the specific presentation and when the specific display is not displayed during the performance of the specific presentation, the specific display can be displayed so that a rate of being controlled in the advantageous state is different. With such a configuration, the game machine enhances presentation effect and improves amusement of games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). Then, before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, various types of notice effects are executed that cause the player to expect the display result to be in the specific display mode.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that performs correspondence display corresponding to variable display and hides the displayed correspondence display in order to make the player pay attention to variable display (for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2017-64384 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, whether or not the corresponding display is hidden is irrelevant to the degree of expectation, and there is a possibility that the effect of the game cannot be enhanced and the gaming interest is reduced. .

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(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 or the like) that performs variable display and controls it in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs active display on the image display device 5);
A specific effect execution means capable of executing the specific effect (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the reach effect of super reach),
The specific display means includes
The specific display is displayed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific display is displayed during execution of the specific effect and the case where the specific display is not displayed during execution of the specific effect. It is possible (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S529).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The specific display means is capable of changing the specific display being displayed during execution of the specific effect into one of a display form of a first form and a second form different from the first form (for example, “ Can be changed to blue or red)
When controlled to the advantageous state, it is changed to the second mode at a higher rate than the first mode (eg, the “red” display mode has a higher expectation than the “blue” display mode). ,
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  According to such a structure, the variation of a specific display can increase and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect that is different from the first specific effect (for example, Super Reach A and Super Reach B).
The specific display means does not display the specific display at a higher rate when the second specific effect is being executed than when the first specific effect is being executed (for example, when the super reach A is being executed, the super reach B is not executed). For example, a higher percentage of hidden than
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  According to such a structure, the variation of production can increase and game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The specific display means can change the specific display from a display state to a non-display state at any of a plurality of timings during execution of the specific effect (for example, immediately after the start of fluctuation, the first half of the super reach, the super reach middle stage, the super reach). Such as changing to hidden at the timing of the second half)
Control to the advantageous state at a different rate depending on at which timing the display state changes to the non-display state (for example, the higher the expectation that a big change is made to non-display at a late timing)
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  According to such a structure, a player's attention can be gathered at the timing which changes to a non-display state, and a game interest can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The specific display means can change the specific display to the non-display state at a first timing during execution of the specific effect, and at a second timing later than the first timing during execution of the specific effect. The specific display can be changed to the display state (for example, a change pattern in which an active display is displayed in a blue display mode in the middle of the super reach after being changed to non-display in the first half of the super reach).
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  According to such a structure, a player's attention can be gathered at the timing when a specific display changes, and a game interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Further comprising action effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the action effect) for executing the action effect acting on the specific display;
The action effect includes at least a first action effect and a second action effect different from the first action effect (for example, action effect A and action effect B).
When the first action effect is executed, the specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display at a higher rate than when the second action effect is executed (for example, the action effect A is executed). When the second action effect is executed, the specific display is displayed at a higher rate than when the first action effect is executed. To the non-display state (for example, when the action effect B is executed, the ratio of the active display being non-display is high).
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  According to such a configuration, since the player's expectation changes depending on the type of action effect, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Further comprising a related display means for displaying a related display related to the specific display;
The related display means can display the related display regardless of whether or not the specific display is displayed (for example, in order to make it easy for a player to recognize an area where active display is performed in the active display portion AHA). Pedestal is always displayed as a related display for
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  According to such a structure, since the specific display is emphasized by the related display, it is possible to improve the effect.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The specific display means can change a display mode of the specific display being displayed during execution of the specific effect, and can change the specific display being displayed from a display state to a non-display state,
A notification effect can be executed when the display mode is changed and when the display mode is changed to the non-display state (for example, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and the display color of the active display being displayed is changed). When changing, a notification effect that notifies the change by voice, light, vibration, message, etc. is also executed)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize that the specific display has changed, and to improve the game entertainment.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
The specific display means suggests at least the normal mode (for example, “white”), the first specific mode (for example, “red”) having higher expectation than the normal mode, and the content of the specific display. Can be displayed in any display mode including the second specific mode (for example, the production suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, second special suggestion mode, pseudo-continuous suggestion mode, SP suggestion mode)),
It further includes an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a special zone effect) capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode,
The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then performs an effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode (for example, the effect of the suggested content is executed). The display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode after 5 seconds).
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  According to such a structure, the variation of a specific display can increase and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

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 a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an active display effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final change destination determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect production determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a production | presentation operation | movement when an active display production is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the case of displaying an active display in a 2nd special suggestion aspect.

  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 first hold display unit 5HL and a second hold display unit 5HR are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HL displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HR displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (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.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, an active display unit AHA that displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed is arranged. The display in the active display section AHA is referred to as an active display as a specific display (also referred to as a variable display compatible display, a digestion display, or a current display). In the active display unit AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special game using the first special figure when the first start condition is established, the first display unit 5HL erased (digested) the first special game. 1 Active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display area AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied, it is erased (digested) in the second hold display part 5HR. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display or the second hold display. It may be. It should be noted that the color or pattern may be different between the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. Further, in the active display portion AHA in this embodiment, a pedestal is always displayed as a related display for facilitating the player to recognize the area where the active display is performed, and the active display is performed above the pedestal. As will be described in detail later, the display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display effect. In the active display effect, the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, so that the possibility of becoming a “hit” in the variable display satisfying the start condition is notified. To do. In this embodiment, an effect effect that suggests (or speaks) that the display mode of active display changes is executed. Moreover, in the active display effect in this embodiment (for changing the display mode), there are a case where the active display is changed from the display state to the non-display state and a case where the display color in the display state is changed. In addition, “when the specific display is not displayed” is a concept including not only displaying the active display from the start to the end of the active display effect but also temporarily hiding during the active display effect. is there.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HL and the second hold display unit 5HR, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying 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 game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol 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 game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state. The advantageous state is not limited to the big hit gaming state (not limited to the specific gaming state), and may include a special gaming state such as a short time state or a probable change state. In addition, the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and it can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of variable displays is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The number of consecutive chunks, which is one probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of repeated control that is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state is greater than the second consecutive number of channels (for example, “5”). It may include a game situation that is more advantageous for the player, such as a part or all of the fact that the number of consecutive channels (for example, “10”) is reached.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0), 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 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that 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 and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  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. For example, a notice effect such as a display system notice such as “step-up display” may be set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the “step-up display” notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect display that switches and displays a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect operation may be performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the notice effect of “step-up display”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without switching. In addition, instead of the effect display for switching the effect image to be displayed, or along with such an effect display, for example, the effect mode is caused by an effect operation in which a movable member for effect is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  The notice effect that can be stepped up is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize slot or the second start prize slot). Is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display, and is also referred to as a step-up notice effect that changes (steps up) the aspect of the notice (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, moving object, etc.) in multiple stages. The In general, the greater the number of stages (number of steps) that change, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Also, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “probable big hit”, a specific reach production is executed, from “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” Among the promotion, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  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 special symbol, among the special symbols that become the normal open round jackpot symbol, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped, the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a predetermined winning combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is executed. There is a case where a fixed decorative symbol which is a probable big hit combination is 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 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.

  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 open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol having reached the reach state. Later, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination (a fixed decorative pattern that is a chance corresponding to a short-term open round big hit state) 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.

  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.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. 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. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control 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 includes 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 table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 3 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 reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach 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”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

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

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  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.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. 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 receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. 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. . 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.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  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 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, 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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (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 RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (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, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  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 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, 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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the 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 a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 103 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 specify 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 RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number 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 RAM 102 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 RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation 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 RAM 102 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 RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). 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 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.

  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 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A generates a start prize (first start prize) when the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. However, the pending data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet been started (the 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. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. 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.

  In the second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 6 (B), the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the start winning (second starting winning) is made. The pending data of the special figure game that has been generated but has not yet started (the special figure 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. On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (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. .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening 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 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command 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 satisfied. Set up. 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. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage 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.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). 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.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  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.

  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, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. The random value MR3 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 “251”. 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 using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  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, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. 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 big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. 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”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  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 (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of 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.

  By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. Value) is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. . For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the determination values for the change pattern PA4-1, change pattern PB4-1, change pattern PB4-2, and change pattern PB4-3 The assignment is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, a decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4. No determination value is assigned to -1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and fluctuation pattern PB4-3. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the fluctuation pattern of normal reach than in the case of “probability change”. . Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be “probability change” is higher than “non-probability change”, so that the player can be expected and Interest can be improved. Further, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more preferable than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. More variation values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see the variation time in FIG. 3) than the variation pattern PB4-2. .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. Select and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is determined (preliminarily determined) to display the special figure display result as “lost”, the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, each of the determined values varies so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. It should be noted that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 11A, more determinations are made than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns for performing the reach of super reach. A value is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is high. Further, in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 11A, the reach effect of super reach B is more than the change pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the reach effect of the super reach A is more suitable than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (the variation time in FIG. 3). (Ref.) Decided values are assigned so as to decrease. Therefore, the higher the expectation of a big hit is, the more the reach effect of super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach performance to be executed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 10, the usage table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the jackpot flag is on, table data corresponding to the jackpot type identified by the processing in step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. 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, the process 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, 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 read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, 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 a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model As for the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in, determination, determination, setting and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

  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. In addition, the variable display start setting process in step S171 includes a process for performing a setting for executing an active display effect. The active display effect in this embodiment is executed in a variable display that is in a reach state (more specifically, super reach), and is a notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. is there. Specifically, the active display effect in this embodiment is an effect of changing the display color of active display from “white” which is a normal mode to “blue”, “red”, “non-display” mode. As the final display mode, the highest expectation of “big hit” is the highest when “hidden” is displayed, followed by “red”, “blue”, and “white” with no change. The degree is low. In other words, the active display effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display to any one of a plurality of stages according to the degree of expectation. In addition, there are a case where the change is made across steps, a case where the change is made in steps, and the like. Further, in this embodiment, the case where super reach A is executed has a higher expectation of “big hit” than the case where super reach B is executed, and the case where super reach B is executed. However, since the degree of expectation of being a “big hit” is set higher than when Super Reach C is executed, when Super Reach A is executed, it is more than when Super Reach B and C are executed. The ratio that the display mode of the active display is “non-display” is high. Further, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the active display changes in the active display effect (when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes) ) And a notification effect for informing that the change has been made, for example, by voice, light, vibration, or a message.

  Moreover, in the active display effect in this embodiment, as the timing at which the active display of the display mode of “white” displayed at the start of the change is changed, immediately after the start of the change, the first half of the super reach, the middle part of the super reach, the second half of the super reach, These change timings are set in advance, and the change timing at which of the respective timings is prepared in advance as a plurality of change patterns including the number of changes. Then, any change pattern is determined from a plurality of change patterns according to the variable display result (a pattern without change is also included). In other words, the display mode and the change pattern as the final change destination are determined by performing the setting for executing the active display effect. Further, in the variable display setting process in this embodiment, execution setting of an effect effect that suggests (or speaks) that the display mode of active display changes is also performed. It should be noted that in the effect effect in this embodiment, there is a case where the effect effect of the display that the display mode of the active display does not change when executed.

  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 in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”. In the variable display effect processing in this embodiment, the active display effect is executed and the action effect is executed according to the change pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in step S171. Further, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes, a notification effect that notifies the change is also executed.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. 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.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the processing of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After executing the processing of step S524 or S527, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern (step S528). In the process of step S528, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the pattern is a super reach variation pattern by reading EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined in step S528 that the pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes an active display effect execution setting process for executing the active display effect (step S529).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the active display effect execution setting process. In the active display effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final display mode in the active display effect with reference to the final change destination determination table shown in FIG. 15 (step S901). Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the final change destination determination table shown in FIG. 15 stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 according to the variable display result and variable pattern of variable display, for example. The final display mode in display (how many steps are changed when the active display effect is executed) is determined.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the final change destination determination table. As shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is “big hit (probability change / non-probability change)”, the determination ratio of “non-display” is the highest as the final display mode, and then “red” is determined. The ratio is set to be high, followed by “blue” and “white”. The “non-display” display mode means that the active display being displayed is erased to make it difficult for the player to visually recognize, the display color is the same as the background color, or the display size is extremely small. Display. Further, a part of the active display may be hidden instead of the entire active display. In addition, when the variable display result is “losing (super reach)” that includes the super reach effect in the variation pattern, the determination ratio of “white” is the highest, followed by “blue” as the final display stage. The determination ratio is set so that “red” and “non-display” are the lowest. In this way, when the display mode is “non-display”, it is set to increase the possibility of “big hit”, thereby attracting the player's attention to the display mode of the active display. it can. For example, when the variable display result is “losing (super reach)”, the determination ratio may be set so as not to be the “non-display” display mode. Even if the variable display result is “big hit (probability variation / non-probability variation)”, the determination ratio may be different depending on whether the probability variation big hit or non-probability big hit. Regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit (probability / non-probability)” or “losing (super reach)”, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach. Furthermore, there may be a type of super reach that is not “hidden”. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit (probability change / non-probability change)”, an example is shown in which the final display mode is set so that the determination ratio of “non-display” is the highest. On the other hand, it may be the next expectation of “white”.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when Super Reach A is executed, the expectation of being a “big hit” is higher than when Super Reach B is executed, and Super Reach B is executed. In this case, the expectation of “big hit” is set higher than when super reach C is executed. Therefore, when super reach A is executed, super reach B or C is executed. The ratio that the display mode of the active display is “non-display” is higher than that in the case of being displayed. Therefore, in this case, the timing of the change to “hidden” will be during the execution of superreach so that the player can clearly recognize that it will be “hidden” according to the type of superreach. It may be. According to this, the variation of the production increases such that the display mode of the active display becomes “non-display” more frequently during the execution of Super Reach A than during the execution of Super Reach B. Can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after performing the process of step S901, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a change pattern as an active display effect pattern based on the final change destination determined in the process of step S901 (step S902). In the process of step S902, the change pattern in the active display effect is determined with reference to the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. When the change pattern is changed to the final change destination determined in step S901, a change pattern such as which mode is changed at any timing such as immediately after the start of change, first half of super reach, middle stage of super reach, or second half of super reach. There is what shows. Note that the timing such as the first half of the super reach, the middle stage, and the second half may be set in advance according to the type of super reach (that is, it may be a timing in time), or the timing according to the progress of the production. (For example, the period from the start of super reach to the start of the battle effect is the first half, the period during the battle effect is the middle stage, and the execution timing is determined by lottery from the period). In this embodiment, the degree of expectation of “big hit” differs depending on which change pattern changes the display mode of active display.

  FIG. 16A is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “white”. As shown in FIG. 16A, when the final change destination is “white”, the change pattern PT4-1-01 (change count “0”) does not change while the active display remains “white”, the super pattern Change pattern PT4-1-02 (change number of changes “1”) returns to “white” in the second half of the super reach after “hidden” once in the middle of the reach. After “display”, the change pattern of the change pattern PT4-1-03 (the number of changes “1”) that returns to “white” in the middle of the super reach is set at the determination ratio shown in the figure. In addition, a change pattern that once changes to a display mode such as “red” or “blue” and then returns to “white” may be set (hereinafter, FIGS. 16B to 16C). The same applies to FIG. 17). Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “white”, the change by the change pattern that is once “hidden” is more “big hit” than the change pattern that remains “white” and does not change. The determination ratio is set so that the ratio becomes higher. Therefore, the expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” can be improved (the same applies to FIGS. 16B to 16C and FIG. 17). In addition, the timing of redisplay after being once hidden is the same timing as the timing when the display mode is changed in the active display effect, but only the timing of redisplay is a different timing. You may do it. Further, for example, after being temporarily hidden in the first half of super reach, it may be hidden in the middle of the super reach and redisplayed in the second half. According to this, the range of production is widened, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, for example, the slower the timing of non-display, the lower the rate of re-display (i.e., the slower the execution timing of the effect produced by the change to non-display, the more May be reduced). In addition, when it is displayed again after it has been hidden, the active display is displayed in a mode unique to the re-display, such as a character mode or a mode in which the background appears to be transparent. You may do it. In addition, for example, an active display to which a “non-display” message is added is displayed, or a “non-display” telop is displayed on the image display device 5 so that the active display being displayed is re-displayed. In other words, the player may be able to recognize that it has been hidden.

  FIG. 16B is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “blue”. As shown in FIG. 16B, as the change pattern, PT4-2-01 (display stage change count “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” immediately after the change starts becomes “blue”; PT4-2-2-04 (change count “1”) that changes from “white” to “blue” in either the first half of the super reach or the second half of the super reach and once “not displayed” in the first half of the super reach or the middle of the super reach. The change pattern of PT4-205 to 07 (the number of changes “2”) is set at the determination ratio shown in the figure. In this embodiment, since the rate of “big hit” increases as the change timing to the display mode of the final change destination becomes late, the player's attention to the change timing can be gathered (hereinafter, FIG. 16). The same applies to (C) and FIG. On the other hand, the rate of “big hit” may be higher as the change timing to the display mode of the final change destination is earlier. Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “blue”, a change made by a change pattern that is once “hidden” is more than a change pattern that does not change as it is after changing to “blue”. The determination ratio is set so that the ratio of “big hit” is high. Therefore, the expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” can be improved.

  FIG. 16C is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “red”. As shown in FIG. 16C, as a change pattern, PT4-3-01 (display stage change count “1”) in which the active display displayed as “white” immediately after the change starts becomes “red”; PT4-3-02 to 04 (change count “1”) that changes from “white” to “red” in any of the first half of super reach and the second half of super reach, and the active display displayed in “white” at the start of the change Immediately after becoming “blue”, PT4-3-05-07 (change number “2”) that changes from “blue” to “red” in the first half of super reach to the second half of super reach, and at the start of fluctuation PT4-3-08-10 (in which the active display displayed in “white” changes to “blue” in the first half of the super reach or the middle part of the super reach and changes to “red” in the middle part of the super reach or the second half of the super reach) And the change rate of PT 4-3-11 to 13-13 (change number “2” or “3”) that are temporarily “hidden” in the first half of the super reach or in the middle of the super reach. Is set in In this embodiment, as a stepwise change to the display mode of the final change destination (a stepwise change in which the degree of expectation is not included, a change in which the degree of expectation is not included), Since the ratio of “big hit” increases as the stage changes, the player's attention to the number of changes can be gathered (hereinafter the same as in FIG. 17). On the contrary, as the number of changes to the display mode of the last change destination is smaller, the ratio of “big hit” may be higher. Further, in this embodiment, when the final change destination is “red”, a change made by a change pattern that is once “hidden” is a change pattern that does not change as it is after changing to “red”. The determination ratio is set so that the ratio of “big hit” is high. Therefore, the expectation that the active display becomes “non-display” can be improved.

  FIG. 17 is a change pattern determination table that is referred to when the final change destination is “non-display”. As shown in FIG. 17, as the change pattern, PT4-4-01 (display stage change count “1”) in which the active display displayed in “white” immediately after the change starts “non-display” and the super reach PT4-4-02 to 04 (change count “1”) changing from “white” to “non-display” in any of the first half to the second half of the super reach, and immediately after the active display displayed in “white” at the start of the change PT4-4-05 to 07 (change number “2”) that changes from “blue” to “hidden” in either the first half of the super reach or the second half of the super reach, at the start of the change PT4-4-08-10 (change from “red” to “non-display” in any of the first half of the super reach to the second half of the super reach after the active display displayed in “white” immediately becomes “red”. Strange The number of times is “2”), and the active display displayed as “white” at the start of the change becomes “blue” in the first half of the super reach or in the middle of the super reach and changes to “red” in the middle of the super reach or the second half of the super reach. -11 to 13 (number of changes “2”), and the active display displayed as “white” at the start of fluctuation becomes “red” in the first half of the super reach or the middle part of the super reach, and “not displayed” in the middle part of the super reach or the second half of the super reach. PT4-4-14 to 16 (change count “2”), “blue” in the first half of super reach, “red” in the middle of super reach, and “non-display” in the second half of super reach -4-17 (number of changes “3”) and immediately after the start of fluctuation-PT4-4-18 that once becomes “hidden” in any of the super reach midfield Change pattern 2 (change frequency "3" or "4") is set at a determined rate shown. In the example shown in the figure, there is an example in which there is a pattern that changes to the “non-display” display mode immediately after the start of variation, but the display mode of “non-display” is not changed immediately after the start of variation. Also good. According to this, the change to “non-display” can be emphasized by always displaying the active display immediately after the start of fluctuation. In addition to this, a timing for changing to “non-display” at a timing before the development of super reach may be prepared. In addition to the patterns shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, for example, there may be a timing that changes only to “blue” or “red” and a timing that changes only to “non-display”.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after determining the change pattern in the process of step S <b> 902, the effect control CPU 120 determines the mode of action effect to be executed (step S <b> 903), and ends the active display effect execution setting process. Specifically, in the process of step S903, it is determined according to the action effect determination table shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D that either the action effect A or the action effect B or the action effect is not executed.

  18A to 18D are diagrams illustrating a configuration example of the action effect determination table. The action effect in this embodiment is an effect that suggests (or speaks) that the display mode of the active display changes, and as shown in the drawing, the action effect that displays the character image and changes the display mode of the active display. A (see FIG. 20B) and an action effect B (see FIG. 20D) for changing the display mode of the active display after the blackout display is prepared in advance. In addition to this, for example, when the character is punched, the display mode of the active display is changed, and when the character is kicked, it is not changed. You may be made to do.

  FIG. 18A is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “blue”. The action effect A and the action effect B match the timing at which the active display changes. It is set so as to be determined at the determined ratio shown at every timing. FIG. 18B is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “red” or “blue” to “red”. In addition, it is set to be determined at a determination ratio shown in the figure at each timing in accordance with the timing at which the active display changes. FIG. 18C is a table referred to when the display mode of the active display changes from “white” to “non-display”, “blue” to “non-display”, and “red” to “non-display”. The action effect A and the action effect B are set so as to be determined at a determination ratio shown in the figure at each timing in accordance with the timing at which the active display changes. As shown in the figure, when the display mode of the active display is “non-display”, the ratio determined as the action effect of the type of the action effect B is changed from the display mode of the active display to another display mode. Higher than. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the action effect to be executed. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 18C, only the timing immediately after the start of the fluctuation as the execution timing of the action effect is high in the proportion determined as the action effect of the type of the action effect A. When an effect effect of blackout display is executed immediately after that, it is prevented that it becomes difficult to recognize that the active display has changed from the display state to “non-display”. On the contrary, even immediately after the start of the fluctuation, the effect effect of the type of effect effect B that performs blackout display may be executed at a higher rate than the effect effect A even at the other timing.

  FIG. 18D is a table that is referred to when the display mode of the active display does not change, such as “white” to “white”, “blue” to “blue”, and the like. In addition to B, “no action effect” that does not execute the action effect is set to be determined at a determination ratio shown in the figure for each timing in accordance with the timing when the active display changes. As a result, it is possible to execute a stunning effect that appears when the display mode of the active display changes. It should be noted that the action effect may always be executed without providing “no action effect”. In addition, a type of effect that is executed only at a specific timing, or a special type of effect that is executed only when the variable display result is “big hit” may be executed. In the illustrated example, an example in which the determination ratio is common at any timing is shown, but the determination ratio may be varied depending on the timing. For example, the ratio determined as “no action effect” may be set higher in the latter half of the variable display so that the action effect is not performed in the latter half of the variable display.

  In this embodiment, in the change up to the display mode which is the final change destination, the active display may be displayed again after being temporarily hidden. However, as shown in FIG. There is no determination table, and the action effect is not executed. In this case, if the effect effect is determined in step S903 in FIG. Can be determined. According to this, an unexpectedness can be given to a player and a game interest can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after executing any of the processes of step S529, step S523, and step S526, or when it is determined in step S528 that the fluctuation pattern is not a super reach variation pattern (step S528; No), the CPU 120 for effect control Performs execution setting of other effects during variable display (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a changing notice effect different from the active display effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in response to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, alarm sound, chime sound, siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed.

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

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, any of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the active display effect determined in step S529, or the like. Select and set as the usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S532). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. (Step S801). The effect control CPU 120 updates (for example, subtracts 1) the timer value of the effect control process timer, and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, for example. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S804). ). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S804; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for reach effect (step S805).

  After execution of the process of step S805 or when it is determined in step S804 that it is not the reach effect period (step S804; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the active display effect period (step S806). ). The active display effect period is the execution timing of the active display effect determined in the process of step S529 in FIG. 13, and may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S531. The active display effect period includes the execution timing of the action effect in addition to the execution timing of the active display effect. When it determines with it being an active display effect period (step S806; Yes), CPU120 for effect control performs effect control of an active display effect (step S807). As a result, the action effect and the active display effect are executed as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after execution of the process of step S807 or when it is determined that it is not the active display effect period (step S806; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. Based on the setting and the like, control for executing an effect during variable display including the variable display operation of decorative symbols is performed (step S808), and the variable display effect processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S809). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S809; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S809 (step S809; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display a final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is a display result in variable symbol display (step S810). Subsequently, a predetermined time is set as a jackpot start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S812), and ends the effect process during variable display.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 20, an example of an effect operation when an active display effect is executed will be described. In the example shown in the drawing, an effect effect of the type of effect effect A is performed in the middle stage of super reach to change the display mode of active display (color change during display state), and effect effect B in the final stage of super reach. This shows an example in which a change in the display mode of active display (change from a display state to a non-display state) is performed by performing various types of action effects.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the super reach is started and the timing set as a mid-reach for changing the active display is reached, the action effect A is executed as shown in FIG. It is displayed and affects the active display. Then, as shown in FIG. 20C, the display mode of the active display being displayed is changed (the display color is changed), and a notification effect is provided to notify the change. Subsequently, at the timing set as the second half of the super reach where the active display is changed, the effect effect B is executed as shown in FIG. 20D, and the blackout display is performed. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (E), the active display is in a non-display state, and a notification effect for notifying that the change has occurred is performed. Then, the variable display ends as shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

(1) The CPU 120 for effect control changes the display mode of active display during execution of super reach as an active display effect. The active display can be displayed or not displayed as a change in the display mode, and the active display can be displayed so that the expectation of “big hit” differs between the display and non-display cases. It is. According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

(2) In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control can change the display color of the active display to, for example, “blue” or “red” as the active display effect, and changes to the display mode of “red”. The degree of expectation of “big hit” is higher than when the display mode changes to “blue”. According to such a structure, the variation of active display can increase and it can improve game entertainment.

(3) In addition, the production control CPU 120 can change the active display to non-display at a different rate depending on the type of super reach, and the super reach A is executed while the super reach A is being executed. The ratio of non-display is higher than inside. According to such a structure, the variation of production can increase and game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In addition, the effect control CPU 120 changes the active display to non-display at the timing of the first half of the super reach, the middle part of the super reach, and the second half of the super reach immediately after the start of the fluctuation. The rate of “big hit” increases as the timing of changing to non-display becomes later. According to this, a player's attention can be gathered at the timing when it changes to a non-display state, and a game interest can be improved.

(5) Further, the effect control CPU 120 changes to non-display in the first half of the super reach, and then displays the active display in the “blue” display mode in the middle of the super reach. It is possible to re-display after. According to such a structure, a player's attention can be gathered at the timing when an active display changes, and a game interest can be improved. In addition, the player can be impacted and the gaming interest can be improved.

(6) Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect when changing the display mode of the active display. The action effects include an action effect A and an action effect B. When the action effect B is executed, the ratio of the active display being hidden is higher than when the action effect A is executed. According to such a configuration, since the player's expectation changes depending on the type of action effect, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(7) Although the display control CPU 120 can change the display mode of the active display to non-display, the image of the pedestal as a related display for making it easy for the player to recognize the area where the active display is performed. Always display. According to such a structure, since the specific display is emphasized by the related display, it is possible to improve the effect.

(8) In addition, when the active display changes from the display state to the non-display state and when the display color of the active display being displayed changes, the effect control CPU 120 uses voice, light, vibration, a message, etc. A notification effect for notifying the change can be executed in accordance with the change in the active display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize that the specific display has changed, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, no particular mention is made of the change mode when the active display changes to the non-display state, but a plurality of modes to change to the non-display state may be prepared, and depending on the mode, “big hit” is determined. Expectation may be different. For example, there may be a mode in which the display gradually fades and disappears, a mode in which the display gradually decreases and disappears, or a mode in which the display disappears suddenly.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio of the super reach is higher than that of the normal reach, the super reach B is more than the super reach C, and the super reach A is more than the super reach B. In the example shown, the ratio of “big hit” is set higher, but in addition to this, super reach B is better than super reach C, and super reach A is more likely to be “big change big hit”. May be set to be higher.

  Moreover, although the case where the display color of the active display being displayed was changed was shown in the above-described embodiment, the shape may be changed, or the message mode such as intense hot may be changed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which is a notification effect which alert | reports whether it becomes a big hit was shown, this is an example. For example, the active display effect may be changed to an effect suggestion mode that suggests execution of the predetermined effect, thereby implying execution of the predetermined effect. Then, in the effect suggestion display mode, the first special suggestion mode indicating that the special zone effect is to be notified by displaying the character “special”, and the special display by displaying the character “special?” A second special suggestion mode that suggests that a zone effect is to be notified, a pseudo-link suggestion mode that indicates that a pseudo-run is to be executed by displaying a character “NEXT”, and a character “SP” are displayed. It is only necessary to include an SP suggesting mode that suggests that the development will become super reach. The first special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the special zone effect is to be notified, while the second special suggestion mode is selected regardless of whether the special zone effect is to be notified. Any display mode may be used. Moreover, the pseudo-suggestion suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected only when the pseudo-sequential execution is performed, and the SP suggestion mode only needs to be a display mode that can be selected only when developing to super reach. For example, the active display includes at least “white”, which is a normal mode, “red”, which is a mode with a higher expectation than the “white”, and second execution that suggests execution of a predetermined effect such as a special zone effect, for example. The display mode can be displayed in any display mode including the special suggestion mode, and after the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode, the second display mode of the active display is displayed when the special zone effect is executed. What is necessary is just to be able to change from the special suggestion mode to “red”. According to this, the expectation with respect to a specific aspect can be raised.

  The special zone effect is an effect that displays a special background that is different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. Further, the special zone effect is configured such that the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability with respect to the 15R probability variation big hit. Hereinafter, starting execution of a special zone effect may be referred to as “entering a special zone”. Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The successful entry effect is an effect that indicates that it has been decided to enter the special zone after suggesting the entry into the special zone (for example, an effect that displays “success!” After displaying “special zone chance!”) ). Also, when the player does not enter the special zone, a rush failure effect that gives the player a sense of expectation by suggesting that the player has entered the special zone may be executed. For example, after suggesting entering the special zone in the same manner as the successful entry effect, an effect indicating that the special zone is not entered (for example, “special zone chance!” Is displayed and “failure ...” is displayed. Production) can be executed as an entry failure production. Hereinafter, the rush success effect and the rush failure effect may be collectively referred to as “rush notice effect”. The rush advance notice effect is an effect performed over 3 seconds from the start of the change. When entering the special zone, the special zone effect is started 3 seconds after the start of the change (at the end of the successful entry effect). In addition, when the fluctuation time of the change for executing the rush notice effect is shorter than 3 seconds, the rush notice effect is forcibly terminated one second before the change stop. At this time, when entering the special zone, the successful entry effect is forcibly terminated and the special zone effect is started.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation when the active display is displayed in the second special suggestion mode. In the illustrated example, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display are both changeable. First, (1) during a change in which an active display and two hold displays are displayed, (2) a new hold memory is generated and the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed in the second special suggestion mode (“ "Special?"). At this time, it is decided to execute the special zone effect with the reserved memory as a notice object, and “1” is executed as the execution count K (special zone effect execution number), and the remaining number R (special zone effect notice). It is assumed that “3” is set as the number of remaining fluctuations until the target). Further, it is assumed that the second and active are determined as the change timing as the hold change pattern. Then, the change is performed several times, and (3) the change corresponding to the hold display displayed in the second special suggestion mode is started. At this time, an active display corresponding to the new variation is displayed. Then, the remaining number of times R becomes “0”, the value obtained by adding “1” to the remaining number of times R becomes equal to the number of times of execution K, and the inrush notice effect is executed. Then, when 3 seconds have passed, (4) it is notified that the entry has been successful, and a special zone is entered. Then, at the timing 5 seconds later, the display mode of the active display displayed in (5) the second special suggestion mode changes to “red”. (6) Since active is included as the change timing determined by the pending change pattern of active display, the display mode changes to “gold” at the active display change timing (higher expectation than “red”) The display mode is “gold”).

  According to this, it is a gaming machine capable of executing variable display, and at least a normal display (in this example, “white”) is selected as a specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, hold display, active display). And a first specific mode (in this example, “red”) having a higher expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, a production suggestion display mode (first special suggestion mode, The specific display means that can be displayed in any display mode including the second special suggestion mode, the pseudo-link suggestion mode, and the SP suggestion mode)) and the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode The specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then the specific content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed (in this example) 5 seconds after the performance of the suggested content is executed) It can vary in the first specific embodiment the display mode of the display from the second specific embodiment. Therefore, the expectation for the specific mode can be enhanced.

  For example, the character image displayed in the action effect may be different depending on which one of the super reach A to C is used. In the above embodiment, an example in which the degree of expectation of being a “big hit” is different depending on the display mode of the final change destination is an example. For example, when “non-display” is once performed, Even when a display mode with a low expectation level is displayed after being redisplayed, the expectation level may not be lowered with the expectation level of “non-display”. Further, in the above embodiment, an example has been shown in which the display mode of the active display displayed in the “white” display mode that is the normal mode at the start of the change is changed, but “white” that is the normal mode from the start of the change. It may be displayed in a display color (display mode) in a display state other than. Further, it may be “not displayed” from the start of the change.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the active display effect is performed during variable display that is super reach has been described as an example. For example, it may be performed outside the reach production period of super reach, such as during a big hit game. Specifically, when played during a big hit game, for example, a decorative symbol is variably displayed during the big hit game, and is promoted from “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” according to the variable display result of the decorative symbol. The active display effect may be executed in the jackpot promotion effect. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the ratio of the non-display of the active display is high during the execution of the reach reach of the super reach as the specific effect is shown. , During the production of a series of stories, during special time, short time, probability change control, moving to a specific stage, entering a specific zone, moving a moving object, outputting a specific piece of music During the execution of the above, the ratio of the non-display of the active display may be high. That is, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect of super reach, and may be these effects.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the active display can be changed to a non-display state display mode such as “non-display”, and the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” depends on the display mode of the active display. Although a different example is shown, this is an example. The display mode of “non-display” is not limited to active display. For example, in a gaming machine that can shift to a latent suggestion mode that suggests a low probability or probability variation latent state after the end of the big hit game state, the latent expectation is suggested by performing a speech advance notice of the character in the latent suggestion mode In such a case, the latent expectation may be varied depending on the presence / absence of the line notice. Note that the probability variation latent state is a gaming state that is actually controlled to be probability variation, but the player's appearance is similar to the low probability state. In addition, for example, in a gaming machine in which a so-called group notice is executed, in the group notice, a “big hit” depending on whether a character different from the image constituting the group notice is wearing a hat or not. The degree of expectation may be different (may be different depending on whether the hat image is displayed or not). Also, for example, if a premier image is displayed when a specific music being variably displayed is output, the 16R jackpot is confirmed, and if the premier image is not displayed, the ratio of 4R jackpot is increased. May be. In this case, the expected degree of certainty may vary depending on the music to be output. Further, the degree of advantage may be different depending on the combination of the type of music and the presence / absence of a premier image. Further, the timing at which the music is output may be during control to the probability variation state or control to the time reduction state.

  Moreover, although the example which the display mode of active display changes as an active display effect was shown in the said embodiment, the display mode of hold display may change (it should change at the time of a shift), for example, hold display The display mode may be changed in a series of flows such as a change in display mode and a change in display mode of active display. In addition, regarding the effect effect, the display mode of the hold display may be changed when it is executed. In this case, for example, the display mode of the hold display can be changed from “white”, which is the normal state, to the “blue” or “red” display mode, and the active display is performed after taking over the display mode of the hold display. It is only necessary to be able to change to the “non-display” display state (in addition to “non-display”, the display color may be changed in addition to “non-display”).

  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 the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%: 0% It is a concept that also includes a relationship (that is, a concept that includes an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.
Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. 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 appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  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 arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings. The invention can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  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.

  Further, only one type of off-line symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Also good. 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).

  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 5HL ... First hold display portion 5HR ... Second hold display portion 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball apparatus 7 ... Special variable winning ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display Device 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 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 AHA ... Active display unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls it to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed;
Specific production execution means capable of executing a specific production,
The specific display means includes
The specific display is displayed so that the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different between the case where the specific display is displayed during execution of the specific effect and the case where the specific display is not displayed during execution of the specific effect. Is possible,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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