JP2019093213A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which read-ahead notice performance execution means can reduce information processing load in the case where a first start condition and a second start condition are simultaneously established.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: determination means that determines on the basis of decision data whether or not a variable display, which is not started yet, is controlled to be an advantageous state by decision means is decided, before a decision by the decision means; and read-ahead notice performance execution means capable of executing a read-ahead notice performance in which a specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display to notify that a game is controlled to be the advantageous state, before the variable display is started by a reservation memory, on the basis of a determination result by the determination means. In a case where a first start condition and a second start condition are simultaneously established, the read-ahead notice performance execution means does not execute the read-ahead notice performance of the variable display based on an establishment of the first start condition, and is capable of executing the read-ahead notice performance of the variable display based on an establishment of the second start condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention comprises first variation display means for performing variation display based on the establishment of the first start condition, and second variation display means for performing the variation display based on the establishment of the second start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of the display means or the second variable display means.

  A conventional gaming machine has a first starting opening and a second starting opening, and the game ball is won in the first starting opening and the second starting opening (the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied) The game machine controls the jackpot game state (advantage state) when the jackpot symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display, based on the variable display based on the (2) Decision data for deciding whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state as pending storage of the variable display not yet started due to the game ball winning in the starting opening can be memorized, and based on the decision data Over the period until the fluctuation display of the suspension memory is started, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the fluctuation display of the suspension memory, and the advance notice is performed to predict that the jackpot gaming state is controlled. As possible Shall there.

  In addition, among such gaming machines, when the game ball simultaneously wins in the first starting opening and the second starting opening, the prefetch notice corresponding to the pending storage stored along with the winning in the first starting opening There is a device provided with a prefetch notice effect execution means capable of executing both of the effect and the advance notice effect corresponding to the reserved memory stored along with the winning of the second starting opening (for example, Patent Document 1) reference).

JP, 2013-116230, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when the game ball simultaneously wins in the first starting opening and the second starting opening, the prefetching notice effect corresponding to the pending storage stored along with the winning in the first starting opening There is a problem that the information processing load in the preview advance notice effect executing means becomes large when executing both the advance notice notice effect corresponding to the pending storage stored along with the winning of the second starting opening.

  The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and provides a gaming machine which can reduce the information processing load when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time. The purpose is

In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, a game machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
First variation display means (e.g., first variation display of first special symbol or effect symbol) based on establishment of first start condition (e.g. detection of gaming ball by first start opening switch 22A) The variable display (for example, the second special symbol or effect) based on the first special symbol display 4A or the effect display device 5) and the establishment of the second start condition (for example, detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B) The second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display 4B and the effect display device 5) for performing the symbol), as a display result in the variable display of the first variable display means or the second variable display means It is a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probability changing state, a short time state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed. Te,
Hold storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes S110 of the start winning process) capable of storing hold storage for a variable display that has not yet been started when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied; ,
Pre-reading advance notice effect (for example, hold display advance notice effect) indicating whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display corresponding to the pending storage before the variable display corresponding to the pending storage Previewing notice effect execution means that can be executed in the variable display to be executed (for example, a part that executes the hold display update process based on the mode determined by the CPU for effect control 120 in the hold display notice effect determination process);
Equipped with
If the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time (for example, the CPU 103 executes S102a and 102b after execution of S101 and S102 of the start winning process and the simultaneous winning flag is set) (If set), do not execute pre-read notice effect targeting variable display corresponding to the pending storage stored along with the satisfaction of the first start condition (for example, the start opening buffer value is set to “1” When the simultaneous winning flag is set, the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number value determination processing in the start winning processing, and the variation category designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the prize reception command buffer 194A. Because the CPU for effect control 120 does not perform the hold display advance notice effect determination process in S242 d The process of S250 is executed by determining that the variation category designation command is not stored, and the pending storage display newly displayed on the first pending storage display area 5D is displayed in the normal mode), the second start condition It is possible to execute preview advance notice effect targeting variable display corresponding to the pending storage stored with the establishment of (for example, when the starting opening buffer value is set to “2”, the simultaneous winning flag is set. Since there is no such thing, the CPU 103 always executes the winning random number value determination process in the start winning process, so that the variation category specifying command and the symbol specifying command are stored in the start winning at reception command buffer 194A. CPU 120 executes the processing of S243 to S251 of the hold display advance notice effect determination process to store the second hold memory. Displayed in either a normal mode and special mode a hold storage display to be newly displayed on the shown area 5U)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the advance notice is not executed for the variable display based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the second start condition is satisfied. Since the previewing notice effect for the variable display based on is executed, the processing load of the gaming machine can be reduced.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein
It comprises determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state,
When the variable display is performed by the second variable display unit, the determination unit determines to control the advantageous state at a higher rate than when the variable display is performed by the first variable display unit. (For example, as shown in the third modification, the ratio of big hit in the variation display of the second special figure is higher than the percentage of big hit in the variation display of the first special figure)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are simultaneously satisfied, the rate at which the variable display of the second change display means is controlled to an advantageous state is increased. When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the interest rate of the first change display means having a low ratio controlled to the advantageous state prevents the decrease in interest of the game due to the prefetch notice effect being executed. be able to.

A game machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the game machine according to claim 1 or means 1, wherein
The advantageous state is a first advantageous state (e.g., a non-probable big hit D in which time control is not implemented after the end of the big hit game) and a second advantageous state (e.g., after a big hit game end) advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. Include non-probability big hit C) where time saving control is implemented,
It comprises determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing) for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state,
When the variable display is performed by the second variable display unit, the determination unit controls the second advantageous state at a higher rate than when the variable display is performed by the first variable display unit. (For example, if it becomes a big hit in the variation display of the first special figure, while the big hit game of non probability variation big hit D will be executed at a percentage of 50% if a big hit in the variation display of the first special figure Is executed, if it becomes a big hit in the variable display of the second special figure, while the big hit game of non probability variation big hit C is executed at a rate of 50%, the big hit game of non probability variation big hit D at a percentage of 0% is executed Part)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the rate at which the second variable state control is performed on the variable display of the second variable display means in which the advance notice effect is performed is increased. Therefore, when the first start condition and the second start condition are simultaneously satisfied, the game is performed by the advance notice effect being executed for the variable display of the first variable display means, in which the proportion controlled to the second advantageous state is low. It can prevent the decline in interest.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1 and means 2, wherein
It has a specific area (for example, the second start opening) to which game media can enter, and the game medium enters this specific area (for example, after the CPU 103 executes S104 and S105 in the start winning process) in S106 to S116 A gaming machine in which the second starting condition is satisfied based on executing the processing),
A variable entry device (eg, normally variable) capable of changing between a first state (eg, enlarged open state) where game media is likely to enter the specific area and a second state (eg, normally open state) which does not or does not easily enter. It is characterized in that a winning ball device 6B) is provided.
According to this feature, when the game medium enters, the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable entry device is in the specific area in which the prefetch notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition is executed. Since it is provided, the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 3.
Regarding the pending storage stored in the pending storage means, before the variable display corresponding to the pending storage is started, whether the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display corresponding to the pending storage And a determination unit (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a random number value determination process at the time of winning).
The pre-read advance notice effect execution means can execute the pre-read advance notice effect based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes S243 to S249),
If the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time (for example, if the CPU 103 determines that the simultaneous winning flag is set in S 111 a of the start winning process), the first start condition The judgment by the judging means is not executed for the pending storage stored in the pending storage means based on the establishment (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number value determination process for the first special view pending storage)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the determination regarding the variable display based on the establishment of the first start condition is not executed, so that the processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced.

A gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and means 1 to 4,
Means of selecting an advantageous state (for example, a kind of advantageous state to be controlled from a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hit gaming state such as odd variation big hit A, definite variation big hit B, non definite variation big hit C, non definite variation big hit D) The CPU 103 executes S154 of the special symbol normal processing to determine the jackpot type),
A first value (for example, an evaluation value y shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the type of the advantageous state selected by the advantageous state selection means, and a gaming state (for example, low base) when the advantageous state is selected. Specific operation means (for example, in the modification example 1) the CPU 103 evaluates the evaluation value x and the evaluation value based on the second value (for example, the evaluation value x shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the state or the high base state) part that calculates the sum with y)
Operation result storage means (for example, a portion for storing the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the RAM 102 as a specific calculation result in the first modification) storing the calculation result of the specific calculation by the specific calculation means;
The setting means (for example, the big hit start effect selection table shown in FIG. 23 with the specific operation result shown by the CPU 103 and the big hit end effect selection table shown in FIG. 24) according to the operation result stored by the operation result storage means The type of big hit start effect to be executed before the big hit game start using the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 and the short time selection table shown in FIG. 26, the type of big hit end effect to be executed after the big hit game end, the big hit change display (A part to set the number of time-succeeding times etc. after the end of the big hit game).
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the information processing load when performing control related to the advantageous state.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and means 1 to 5,
Means of selecting an advantageous state (eg, CPU 103) for selecting the type of advantageous state to be shifted from a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, a big hit A, a big hit B, a non right big hit C, a non right big hit D, etc.) Is the part that decides the big hit classification by executing S154 of special symbol normal processing),
The first value (for example, the evaluation value y shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the type of the advantageous state selected by the advantageous state selection means, and the second corresponding to the gaming state when the advantageous state is selected Specific operation means (for example, a portion for which the CPU 103 calculates the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the first modification) which performs a specific operation based on the value of (for example, the evaluation value x shown in FIG. 22)
Operation result storage means (for example, a portion for storing the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the RAM 102 as a specific calculation result in the first modification) storing the calculation result of the specific calculation by the specific calculation means;
Setting means for setting the gaming state according to the calculation result stored by the calculation result storage means (for example, using the specific calculation result and the time reduction selection table shown in FIG. It is characterized in that it has a part to be set).
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the information processing load when performing control related to the advantageous state.

A gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 6, wherein
Means of selecting an advantageous state (eg, CPU 103) for selecting the type of advantageous state to be shifted from a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, a big hit A, a big hit B, a non right big hit C, a non right big hit D, etc.) Is the part that decides the big hit classification by executing S154 of special symbol normal processing),
The first value (for example, the evaluation value y shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the type of the advantageous state selected by the advantageous state selection means, and the second corresponding to the gaming state when the advantageous state is selected Specific operation means (for example, a portion for which the CPU 103 calculates the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the first modification) which performs a specific operation based on the value of (for example, the evaluation value x shown in FIG. 22)
Operation result storage means (for example, a portion for storing the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the RAM 102 as a specific calculation result in the first modification) storing the calculation result of the specific calculation by the specific calculation means;
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 uses the specific calculation result and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25) to set the effect mode corresponding to the advantageous state according to the calculation result stored by the calculation result storage means And (a part for setting a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display).
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the information processing load when performing control related to the advantageous state.

A gaming machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 and 1 to 7.
Game control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes command control processing) which controls the progress of the game and transmits a command (for example, a command shown in FIG. 3 or 28) according to the progress of the game;
Effect control means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing and effect control process processing) which performs effect control based on a command transmitted from the game control means;
Equipped with
The game control means transmits a specific command (for example, a power recovery specification command shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 as a second modification) when the power supply to the game machine is resumed.
The effect control means displays both the first specific display and the second specific display based on the specific command (e.g., the first special shown in FIG. 27 based on the reception of the power recovery specification command by the effect control CPU 120). A portion to simultaneously change and display the fourth symbol 5F for the symbol and the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol),
The game control means
When the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation display means is not executed and the fluctuation display of the second fluctuation display means is executed when the power supply to the game machine is stopped, the power supply to the game machine The first end command is sent when the is resumed (for example, if the variable display of the second special symbol is being executed at the time of power failure, the first symbol is specified after recovery from power failure Send command),
When the fluctuation display of the second fluctuation display means is not executed and the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation display means is executed when the power supply to the game machine is stopped, the power supply to the game machine The second end command is sent when the is resumed (for example, if the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed at the time of power failure, the second symbol finalized specification after recovering from the power failure Send command),
The effect control means ends the display of the first specific display based on the first end command when both the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed based on the specific command. The display of the second specific display is ended based on the second end command (for example, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously performs the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol) While displaying the first design confirmation specified command while displaying the variation, while ending the fluctuation display of the fourth design 5F for the first special symbol, while receiving the second design confirmation specified command The variation display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol is ended)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is possible to easily understand the state of the gaming machine after the power supply is resumed.

  The present invention may have only the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has the configuration other than the invention specific matters together with the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is the front view which looked at a pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a pachinko game machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates a production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a big hit classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various big hits. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing a ring buffer, and (B), (C) and (D) are diagrams showing effect control commands that can be set in the ring buffer by the same interrupt. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which the effect control command is set in the ring buffer when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch or the second start port switch, (B) is the first start port switch and the second It is a conceptual diagram which shows the state by which the production control command was set to the ring buffer at the time of simultaneous detection of the game ball with a starting opening switch. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data control area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning reception command buffer. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting winning a prize processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display advance notice production | presentation determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about pending storage of big hit, (B) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about pending storage of loss. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view showing an effect aspect of a suspension display notice effect when the game ball simultaneously wins in the first starting opening and the second starting opening. It is a figure which shows the specific calculation table in a modification 1. It is a figure which shows the big hit start presentation selection table in a modification 1. It is a figure which shows the big hit end production selection table in the modification 1. (A) is a diagram showing a first non-probable variation big-hit variation pattern determination table in the modification 1, (B) is a diagram showing a second non-probability variation big-hit variation pattern determination table in the modification 1, and (C) is a diagram It is a figure which shows the 1st probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table in modification 1, and (D) is a figure showing the 2nd probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table in modification 1. It is a figure which shows the time saving selection table in the modification 1. FIG. It is an explanatory view showing the display mode of the 4th design at the time of the power failure restoration in modification 2. It is a figure which shows the presentation control command transmitted as a transmission command at the time of power supply restoration in modification 2.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the back side as the rear (back) side. The front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart of the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, showing the layout of the main members. Pachinko gaming machines 1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as gaming machines) are roughly classified into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) which constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 (a underframe) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2 And consists of. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are each composed of, for example, 7 segments or LEDs (light emitting diodes) of dot matrix, etc. Special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”) that are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively change and display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" or symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In the following, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are both 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, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type is It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". .

  Near the center of the game area of the game board 2, an effect display device 5 is provided. The effect display device 5 is configured 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 effect display device 5, corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A in the special drawing game and the fluctuation display of the second special drawing by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the effect pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, effect patterns which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this effect pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the variation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) of the effect symbols (also referred to as a decorative symbol) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special view game, in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) which is the result of the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display 4A or the special drawing using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B In synchronization with the figure game, the variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified respectively is performed, and the determined effect symbols that are the result of the variable display are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols means to stop identification information such as effect symbols etc (also referred to as complete stop indication or final stop indication) and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display until the finalized design pattern is derived and displayed after the fluctuation display of the production pattern is started until the finalized design pattern that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, the fluctuation speed of the production pattern becomes "0". For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed definitively, it is possible for the player to recognize that the fluctuation of the effect pattern by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the effect pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or “han” or “han” are displayed on the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, eight character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the rendering symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. In addition, the production design is not limited to eight types, but it may be any number as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of "big hit" and a combination of "off" (for example, seven types or 9 types etc).

  After the fluctuation display of the production design is started, until the fixed production design that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, each of the production design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow sequentially from the top to the bottom from the one with the highest symbol number to the next, and the effect symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, The effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the effect symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the large symbol number to the one with the small symbol, When the effect pattern having the smallest number is displayed, subsequently, the effect pattern having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the lower part of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display is performed to display the number of hold storages for the variable display corresponding to the special view game (the number of special view hold storages) in an identifiable manner.

  Here, the game ball passes through the first starting port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B for suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special view game (entry It occurs based on the start winnings by). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or a variable display of a production symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. If the start condition for allowing 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, etc., suspension of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. In this embodiment, the holding memory display generated on the basis of the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting opening is displayed as a round white display, and the game ball passes (entering) the second starting opening In the same way, the holding memory display generated based on the start winning by making the same is a round white display.

  In the following description, the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U may be referred to as a pending display area, and the number of pending storages is the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display It can be recognized by the number of pending storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Furthermore, a display in which the pending storage display is collected may be referred to as a pending display.

  The hold display of the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start opening, or the second start The display mode (for example, display color or shape) may be made different depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning game by passing (entering) the mouth. In the present embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for specifying the number of special view holding memories in the upper and lower portions of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the holding storage display area A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special view reservation storage number is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended. The second special view reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol, but in the case of performing the rendering using the presentation display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, the effect has been diversified, such as effects such as effects such as effect contents including variable display disappearing from the screen for a moment, effects such as movable objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed, etc. ing. Therefore, even when looking at the display area on the effect display device 5, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in the state of fluctuating display. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty in recognizing whether or not the current variable display state is currently present, the fourth display next to the effect design, the special symbol and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4th symbols are displayed synchronously with the 1st special symbol variation display, while the 4th symbol variation display for the 1st special symbol is performed, and for 2nd special symbols in synchronization with the 2nd special symbol variation display It is sufficient if the variable display of the fourth symbol is performed. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation and is not erased from the screen or shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  Under the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normally a motorized character) is provided, and a second starting port is formed as a starting area (second starting area).

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, the gaming ball passes (enters) the second starting opening. It will be in a normally open state. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is on. ) It is easy to expand and release. Although the normally variable winning ball device 6B allows the game ball to enter the second starting port even in the normal opening state, the possibility of the game ball entering is lower than that in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting opening by, for example, closing the second starting opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start opening as the second start area is in the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and in the normal open state in which the game balls hardly pass (enter) or can not pass (enter). Change.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The gaming ball which has passed (entered) the second starting opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " If it is less than 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " If it is less than 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied.

  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 prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the game ball passes other winning openings such as the first start opening and the second start opening (for example More prize balls will be paid out than when entering. Therefore, if the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter into the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to get the winning ball by passing the game ball to the big winning hole, which is difficult for the player. It is a disadvantageous second state.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 has a configuration similar to the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Or “ordinary diagram” is displayed variably (variation display). Such a variation display of an ordinary symbol is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect LED 9 is provided in the gaming area peripheral portion. 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 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls paid out by lending can be held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device. A tray (ball hitting supply tray) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member forming the lower tray is provided with a stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button.

  A controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower tray at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A is a two transmission type photo sensor (parallel sensor) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray at the arrangement position of the push button 31B or the like, for detecting a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main board 11, a presentation control board 12, a voice control board 13 and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Also, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure Of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control 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 displays the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric components for presentation such as the game effect LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is for effect such as all or part of the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L, 8R, all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect LED 9 etc. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component of the above to execute a predetermined rendering operation.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this are mounted. The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the command and control data from the effect control board 12, the on / off drive of the game effect LED 9 etc. LED driver circuits and the like are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command) and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3 (A), the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the start of variation of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is variably displayed on each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5 corresponding to the variable symbols of the special symbol game. It is a fluctuation pattern specification command which specifies fluctuation patterns (variation display time), such as a pattern. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the designated variation pattern or the like.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result specification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a effect pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), in the variable display result specification command, the determination result (predetermined result) of whether the variable display result is “off” or “big hit” or the change display result is “big hit” Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type in the case of “1” is to be set.

  In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result specification command indicating a result of a prior determination that the variable display result is "off". The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command that specifies the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probably big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command that specifies the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable big hit B", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specification command that specifies the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change big hit C” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command that specifies the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "non-probable variation big hit D" and the big hit type determination result.

  Command 8F01H is the variation stop of the production design in each of the production design display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" of the production display 5 when the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing ( It is a first symbol determination command for designating (determination). Command 8F02H is the variation stop of the production design in each of the production design display area 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle", "right" of the production display 5 when the fluctuation special figure is the second special drawing ( It is a second symbol determination command for specifying “confirmed”. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set according to, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither time reduction control nor probability change control is performed, and time reduction control The second game state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which the probability change control is not performed is set. In addition, command 9502H is set as a third game state specification command corresponding to a gaming state in which probability change control is performed but time reduction control is not performed (high probability low base state, time reduction none probability change state), command 9503H is time reduction control and probability change The fourth game state designation command corresponds to the game state (high probability high base state, time reduction definite change state) in which the control is performed together.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening for notifying that it is a period in which the special winning opening has changed from the opening state to the closing state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for specifying the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result designation command. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot classification decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from that of the variable display result designation command. . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of times the round is executed (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal open big hit state or short open open big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a 1st starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 1st starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 1st special figure in the 1st special symbol display 4A was satisfied. The command B 200 H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6 B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22 B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs. It is a second starting opening winning combination designating command for notifying that a second starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a second special figure in a second special symbol display 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first pending storage count notification command for notifying the first special view storage limit in order to display the special view storage limit in an identifiable manner in the first storage limit display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special view pending storage number in order to display the special view pending storage number in an identifiable manner in the second pending storage display area 5U or the like. For example, when the first start opening winning combination command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start opening and the first start condition is satisfied, It is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. For example, when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting opening and the second starting condition is satisfied, the second starting number winning combination designated command is transmitted, for example, when the second starting opening winning combination command is received, It is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In the first reserve memory number notification command and the second reserve memory number notification command, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserve memory decreases), It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among these commands, the command C4XXH is a symbol designation command indicating whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit" as a determination result at the time of winning and a determination result of a big hit type (certain change, non certain change, sudden change). In addition, the command C6XXH is a variation category indicating whether the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 is any one of “non-reach”, “super reach”, and “other” variation pattern as the determination result at the time of winning. It is a designated command.

  The command C7XXH is a prize ball number notification command for notifying the number of prize balls. The command D100H is a common drawing fluctuation start command for designating the start of a common drawing game (normal symbol fluctuation start) in the normal symbol display device 20. The command D2XXH is a common drawing fluctuation pattern designation command which designates a fluctuation pattern (variation display time) corresponding to the fluctuation display of the normal symbol in the common drawing game. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. It should be noted that different EXT data is set in accordance with the designated fluctuation pattern or the like in the common drawing fluctuation pattern designation command.

  The command D3XXH is a common drawing fluctuation display result specification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a fluctuation display result of a normal symbol. In the common drawing fluctuation display result specification command, for example, it is determined whether the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is "off" or "hit", or when the fluctuation display result is "hit", normally variable winning ball Different EXT data is set in accordance with a period in which the device 6B is controlled from the normal open state to the enlarged open state.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control The RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) for providing an area, the CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) for executing a control operation by executing a program for game control, and the CPU 103 independently update numerical data indicating random numbers. It comprises the random number circuit 104 to perform and the I / O 105 (Input / Output port 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for special display result determination, a random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, Numerical data representing each of the random value MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the MR 4 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as the "big hit". It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is any of the jackpot types when the variable display result is "big hit" is either "probably big hit A", "probably big hit B", "non-probability C", or "non-probability D" Is a random number value used to determine the value, and takes, for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is a random number value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the rendering symbol to any one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, "1" to " It takes a value in the range of 997 ".

  The random number value MR4 for determining the common drawing display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result of the common drawing game by the normal symbol display device 20 is "per common drawing" or "out of common drawing". It is a random number value, and takes, for example, values in the range of "3" to "13".

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variation display result is “off”, the variation display is also corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is “non reach” and the case where the variation display mode is “reach”. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the rendering pattern is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern"), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the rendering pattern is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the outlier fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... You may provide the normal reach fluctuation pattern of. In addition to the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach of this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In addition, regarding the special map fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β of this embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set to be longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  In this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined in advance, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, random number values for variation pattern type determination are provided, and these variation pattern types are determined. A fluctuation pattern to be executed from a fluctuation pattern belonging to a fluctuation pattern belonging to the determined type since the kind of fluctuation pattern is first determined from a random value It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used to control the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Also, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data etc. which constitute a fluctuation pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, the display result determination table common to the first and second special views is used as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. And the second special view may use individual display result determination tables.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variation display result in the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A and the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the variation display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for the special view display result determination. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special view display result according to whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) or the probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "out".

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special view display result determination is the determination result whether to control the special view display result to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit". It is the judgment data to be allocated. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special view display result. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special view display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" when in the normal state or the time reduction state (low probability state). Then, compared with the probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that it is determined that the special image display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state to be higher.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the big hit classification determination table of this embodiment, when it is determined that the special view display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", the big hit classification may be any of plural types based on the random number MR2 for big hit classification determination. Is a table that is referenced to determine the In the big hit classification determination table, the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type judgment according to whether it is a special figure game by the symbol display 4B is “probably big hit A”, “progably big hit B”, “not positive change It is assigned to a plurality of jackpot types such as jackpot C "and" non-deterministic jackpot D ".

  Here, the jackpot type of the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 7B. In the present embodiment, high probability control and time saving control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot type. Shifting to a certain high base state Certain variable big hit A or certainty big hit B, and after the end of the big hit gaming state, only time saving control is executed and non-probable big hit C to which low certain high base state (time saving state) shifts to, big hit game A non-probable variation big hit D is set, which shifts to a low-probability low-base state (normal state) in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control is executed after the state ends.

  In the big hit gaming state due to "probable big hit A" and the big hit gaming state due to "non-probable big hit C" and "non-probable big hit D", as described above, the special variable winning ball device 7 is put in the first preferred state for the player. The changing round is 16 times (so-called 16 rounds), which is a normally open big hit repeated. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state by "probable big hit B", as described above, five times (so-called five rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. It is a short-term open jackpot. Therefore, "probably big hit A" may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R), and "probably big hit B" may be referred to as 5 rounds (5R).

  The high probability control and the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurred again is the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B, the high probability control and the time saving control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state It is a so-called continuous state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time reduction control to be executed after the end of the big hit gaming state by "non-deterministic big hit C" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment) or the predetermined number of special figures It ends by becoming a big hit game state before the game is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit classification determination table shown in FIG. 7A, depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit of "probably big hit A" and "prone big hit B" Assignment of judgment values to types is different. That is, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "31" to "50") is assigned to the big hit type of "probable big hit B" with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probable variation big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. And if the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. And, it is possible to make the proportion of determining the jackpot type “a certainty big hit B” with a small number of rounds different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is controlled to the short open jackpot state with a small number of rounds as "probably variable big hit B". In the gaming state where the game ball is easy to enter the second starting opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of short-term open jackpot state with few prize balls obtained and to decrease the game interest It can be prevented.

  Therefore, as described above, the assignment of the determination value to the "probable variation big hit B" differs depending on whether the variation feature is the first special view or the second special view, "certainly variation big hit A" The assignment of the judgment value to “” also differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, and the variation special figure is the second special figure for “probable variation big hit A” with many rounds. Is set to be easier to determine than the case of the first special view.

  In addition, even when the fluctuation special drawing is the second special drawing, the judgment value of the predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special drawing is the first special drawing is assigned to the big hit type of “probably variable big hit B” May be For example, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value may be assigned to the jackpot type “probable variation big hit B” as compared to the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing, determination of the jackpot type may be performed with reference to common table data.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the assignment of judgment values to jackpot types of “non-probable variation big-hit C” and “non-probability variation big-bang D” is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "51" to "100") is assigned to the big hit type of "non-probable variation big hit D" There is no judgment value assigned to the jackpot type “non-probable variation jackpot C”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the judgment value in the predetermined range (value in the range of “51” to “100”) is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable variation big hit C”. And the judgment value is not assigned to the "non-probability variation big hit D" jackpot type.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation special figure is the first special figure and the big hit is made, the non-probable variation big hit D is executed at a rate of 50% while the non-probability variation is made at a rate of 0% If the big hit game of big hit C is executed and it becomes the big hit when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, while the big hit game of non-deterministic variation big hit C is executed at 50% rate, it is at 0% proportion A big hit game of non-deterministic big hit D is executed. In this way, a fluctuation special figure is assigned because the judgment value is assigned to the big hit type of “positively big hit A”, “positively big hit B”, “non-positive big hit C”, and “non-positive big hit D” in the big hit type judgment table. In the case of a big hit when the first special figure, while the time reduction control is implemented with a probability of 50% after the end of the big hit game is a big hit when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure In this case, time saving control is implemented with a probability of 100% after the end of the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation special figure is the first special figure, when it is a big hit, the judgment value is assigned so that the big hit type is not determined as "non-probability variation big hit C". The present invention is not limited to this, and when it is a big hit when it is a variation special figure first special figure, when the big hit type is determined that the proportion is determined as "non-probability variation big hit C" "non-probability variation big hit" The judgment value may be assigned to be lower than D ". Further, in the present embodiment, when the variation special figure is the second special figure, when it is a big hit, the determination value is assigned so that the big hit type is not determined to be “non-probability variation big hit D”. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of a big hit when it is a variation special figure second special figure, the proportion where the big hit type is determined as "non-probability variation big hit D" is "non-probability variation big hit" The judgment value may be assigned to be lower than C ′ ′.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the variation pattern is one of the plurality of types described above according to the result of the prior determination. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is previously determined that the special figure display result is "big hit", and the special figure display result is "off" A deviation change pattern determination table to be used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for the big hit, each fluctuation pattern of normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. In the present embodiment, when the type of the big hit is “probability big hit A” or “probably big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the type of big hit is “non-probability big hit C”. In the case of “non-probable variation big hit D”, the super reach α is assigned to be easily determined, and when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, “probably big hit A” or “probable variation big hit”. It is possible to increase the player's expectation of becoming a big hit "B".

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for loss, it is used when the variation pattern determination table A for loss is used when the number of pending storages is 1 or less and when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4. If the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the variation pattern determination table C for loss used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8, and the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is performed And the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table D used in advance.

  In the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table A, the non-reach outlier fluctuation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), the super reach With respect to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the reach β deviation, a predetermined random value is allocated as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table B for loss, a shortening non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-2) corresponding to a total of 2 to 4 pending storages, a fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and a super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take on the fluctuation pattern of reach α (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β (PA2-3). It is done. Also, in the fluctuation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortening non-reach loss fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8, the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), super A predetermined random value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment can take on the fluctuation pattern of reach α (PA2-2) and the fluctuation pattern of super reach β (PA2-3). It is done. Moreover, in the fluctuation pattern determination table D for loss, the fluctuation pattern (PA 1-4) of shortening, non-reach loss, corresponding fluctuation pattern (PA 2-1) of normal reach, fluctuation pattern of super reach α deviation during time-saving control (PA2-2) The super reach β is assigned a predetermined random number value as a determination value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation time of the non-reach-out variation pattern (PA1-2) is shorter than the non-reach-out variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and the variation pattern (PA1) is further reduced. The fluctuation time is shorter in the non-reach-out fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) than in -2). Therefore, when the number of pending storages increases, the non-reach out of bounds variation pattern is determined so that the variation time is short, so that the pending storage is easily digested and the number of pending storages reaches the upper limit number of 4 In addition to making a start-up winning when not being held, it becomes difficult to generate a useless start-up that is not made pending storage, and when the number of pending storages is reduced, the fluctuation time is not long and the non-reach is not shifted By determining the pattern (PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fluctuation display not being executed by lengthening the time of the fluctuation display.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, at least the data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special map process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid award balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

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

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first starting opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet. The reserve data of the figure game (special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting opening, and establishes the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 for special view display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. , Until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variation display result of the special view game (special view display (special view display It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the result).

  In the second special view reserve storage unit 151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting opening formed by the variable winning prize ball device 6B and the start winning (second starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet The reserve data of the special drawing game (special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the gaming balls) to the second starting opening, the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the gaming balls The random number value MR1 for special view display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 etc. by the CPU 103 based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variation display result of the special view game (special view display It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the result).

  It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball having passed (entered) the first start opening and the game ball having passed (entered) the second start opening The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning in association with the hold number. In this case, start port data indicating which one of the first start port and the second start port has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number.

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 151C stores holding information of the common drawing game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 For example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

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

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numeric data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data 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 scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values of a plurality of types of buffers. In particular, the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the present embodiment is provided with a transmission command buffer for storing an effect control command to be transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the transmission command buffer of this embodiment is a ring buffer having a total of 16 buffer areas from “0” to “15”. The ring buffer is configured such that the buffer area next to the buffer area at the end (the buffer area "15" shown in FIG. 9A) is the buffer area at the top (the buffer area "0" shown in FIG. 9). Buffer.

  In the transmission command buffer configured as this ring buffer, the write pointer for writing (storing) a command in each buffer area is the next buffer area (for example, “0”) every time a command is written (stored) in the buffer area. When a command is written in the buffer area of “1”, it shifts to the “1” buffer area), and when a command is written in the “15” buffer area, it shifts to the “0” buffer area. That is, the write pointer circulates the buffer areas “0” to “15” by repeatedly writing the command to the buffer area. Similarly, the read pointer for reading the command stored in the buffer area by the write pointer is shifted to the next buffer area each time the command is read from the buffer area, and the command is stored in the buffer area "15". When read, it shifts to the buffer area of "0". That is, the read pointer circulates the buffer areas “0” to “15” by repeating the reading of the command from the buffer area. The command read from the buffer area by the read pointer is deleted from the buffer area.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the start winning for the first starting opening occurs in the transmission command buffer configured as a ring buffer, that is, the gaming ball is the first starting opening switch 22A. The first start opening winning combination designation command, the first hold storage number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category designation command are stored in the interrupt when detected in the case of FIG. 9 (C). As shown in the figure, when the start winning to the second starting opening occurs, that is, when the gaming ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, in the interrupt, the second starting opening winning designation command, the second A pending storage number notification command, a symbol designating command, and a variation category designating command are stored.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9D, in the transmission command buffer, the same interruption occurs when a start winning occurs at the first start opening or when a start winning occurs at the second start opening. 1 Fluctuation start command or second fluctuating start command, fluctuating pattern designation command, fluctuating display result designating command, gaming state designating command, first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command, spread diagram variation start command, There are cases where a figure fluctuation pattern designation command, a common drawing variation display result designation command, and a prize ball number notification command may be stored in the order in which the transmission setting is performed.

  Among the commands shown in FIG. 9D, the first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern specification command, the change display result specification command, the gaming state specification command, and the first hold storage number notification command 1 Command set to perform variable display of the special view or the second special view, that is, the same as when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A or when detected by the second start port switch 22B It is a command stored when the fluctuation display of the first special drawing or the second special drawing is started at the timing, and the common drawing fluctuation start command, common drawing fluctuation pattern specification command, and common drawing fluctuation display result specification command are ordinary A command that is set to perform variable display of a symbol, that is, when a game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 2 It is a command that is stored when the variable display of normal symbol is started at the same timing as when detected in B.

  In addition, as shown to FIG. 10 (A), when a starting winning combination generate | occur | produces in either one of a 1st starting opening and a 2nd starting opening, a 1st starting opening winning combination designation command or 2nd is sent to a transmission command buffer. The start opening winning combination designation command, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command, the symbol specification command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 22B Variation category specification command, first variation start command or second variation start command, variation pattern specification command, variation display result specification based on the game ball being detected by the first starting opening switch 22A or the second starting opening switch 22B Command, game state specification command, first hold memory number notification command or second hold memory number notification command, popular drawing fluctuation start command Sometimes Hiroshizu variation pattern designation command, Hiroshizu variable display results specified command, a maximum of a total of 13 commands prize balls number notification command is stored.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (B), when the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B, that is, the starting winning combination to the first starting opening and the second When the start winning to the starting opening occurs simultaneously, the transmission command buffer includes a first starting opening winning specifying command, a first holding storage number notifying command, a second starting opening winning specifying command, a second holding storage number notifying command, A symbol designating command based on detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, a variation category designation command based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, a first change start command or the first 2 Fluctuation start command, Fluctuation pattern designation command, Fluctuation display result designation command, Game state designation command, 1st pending memory number notification command or 2nd pending memory number Command Hiroshizu change start command, Hiroshizu variation pattern designation command, Hiroshizu variable display results specified command, a maximum of a total of 15 commands prize balls number notification command so that the it may be set. Thus, the symbol designating command based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A and the variation category designation command based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 22A are the first If only the start winning to the starting opening occurs, it is stored in the transmission command buffer, while if the starting winning to the first starting opening and the starting winning to the second start opening occur simultaneously, the transmission command The symbol designating command which is not stored in the buffer, that is, based on the fact that the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the variation category designating command which is based on that the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is If the start winning to the first start opening and the start winning to the second start opening occur at the same time, the effect is not transmitted to the effect control board 12. It is a command. This is because the transmission command buffer of this embodiment is a ring buffer, the symbol designating command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A in the transmission command buffer and the game ball is the first start opening When trying to store a variation category specification command based on the detection by switch 22A, the maximum number of commands (17) to be set in the transmission command buffer is the number of buffer areas (16) in the transmission command buffer. This is because the command stored in the “0” buffer area of the transmission command buffer is overwritten by the last stored command.

  Note that "when the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B" in the present embodiment is a game control timer interrupt that is executed each time the CPU 103 receives an interrupt request. Among the processing (described later), when the game control timer interrupt processing (more precisely, the start winning processing) of 1 is executed, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where it takes a predetermined period to detect the game ball with the start opening switch, the game ball is detected with one of the start opening switches. Even if the game ball is detected by the other start opening switch within the period, it may be included in "when the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B". good.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation of the effect display device 5, and the like, and the random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently for the effect control CPU 120. A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, the effect control board 12 executes a program for effect control read out from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120 to execute a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a change data write operation in which the effect control CPU 120 writes various change data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 in the RAM 122 Fluctuation data read operation to read out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, reception operation to receive various signal input from outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 to I / O for effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of 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.

  The effect control board 12 includes a wire for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating LED data to the LED control board 14 is connected.

  In addition, also on the side of the effect control board 12, similarly to the main board 11, for example, random number values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that configures a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 120 for effect control to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data that configures various effect control patterns. There is.

  As an example, the ROM 121 is used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation of various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED, and the effect model). The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is configured of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operation of production pattern, reach production, effect display operation such as re-lottery production, or various production display operations without variable display of production pattern It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode of each reach effect is different may be included in the special pattern change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  As an area for holding various data used to control the rendering operation, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is, for example, a data holding area 190 for effect control as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 11B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of pending storages of the first special view pending storage A corresponding area) and a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure in the variable display are provided. In addition, the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A stores storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special view storage. And a storage area (area corresponding to buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure in the variable display. When there is a start winning combination to the first starting opening or the second starting opening, the starting opening winning combination designation command (the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command), the symbol designation command, the variation category designation command and Four commands of the pending storage number notification command (the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special view reservation storage of the start winning reception command buffer 194A and the storage area corresponding to the second special view reservation storage are the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category designation command, A storage area (entry) is secured for storing the first special figure holding storage and the second special drawing holding storage in association with the holding storage number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the topmost pending storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The memory contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” storing the contents of the pending storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable display. It is cleared in the effect design fluctuation stop processing which is executed when finishing the.

  Furthermore, in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the determination of the display pattern associated with the determination of presence / absence of execution of the suspension display previewing effect in the suspension display previewing effect determining process (FIG. 19) described later Whether or not, that is, by the occurrence of a new start winning, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol specification command, the variation category specification command, and the pending storage number notification command are newly stored, and the determination of the display pattern is not yet determined Corresponds to the 1st Tokusetsu storage and the 2nd Tokusetsu storage, with the display undecided flag indicating that there is a hold display flag in which the flag value according to the display pattern (display mode) of the storage display is set A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number.

  In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when the execution of the hold display preview effect is not determined in the hold display advance notice effect determination process described later. In this case, the pending storage display of the normal display mode (for example, white ○) is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, and the execution of the pending display notice effect is determined Is a "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star) corresponding to the display pattern of the pending storage display of a special mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. By setting (*)), a pending storage display of a special mode different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, and the pending storage display is displayed. In the corresponding variable display Stomach, it is likely to be a possibility and super reach to be a big hit is adapted to be notice.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the top (the youngest entry of the buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the first special view hold storage of the start winning receive command buffer 194A at the start winning to the first start opening. At the time of the start winning to the second starting opening, the command is stored from the head (the youngest entry of the buffer number) of the empty entry corresponding to the second special view reservation storage of the start winning received command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning, from starting opening winning combination designated command to reservation memory number notification command is transmitted sequentially. Therefore, if command reception is performed, the start opening winning combination designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special view storage or the second special view storage. The symbol designation command, the variation category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11 (B) has an entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display ended immediately before the variable display of the effect design is started. An entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2-1" corresponding to the pending storage of the starting variable display is deleted while the one stored in the entry "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entry after the pending storage of the variable display to be started. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11 (B), when the variable display of the effect symbol of the first special view reservation storage is finished, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted and the buffer number "1" Each command stored in “is shifted to buffer number“ 0 ”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number“ 2 ”is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number“ 1 ”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage which is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal drawing game has ended, after the normal drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 The popular figure game by is started.

  In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time as the common-pattern fluctuation time elapses, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if an ordinary symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7" as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is "generally out of alignment". Become. In response to the variation display result of the normal symbol being "per common figure", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first start condition is satisfied, for example, the game ball having passed through (entered) the first start opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the special symbol game or the big hit gaming state having ended. In addition, after the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, after starting the variation display of the special symbol, when the variation display time as the special figure variation time elapses, the variation display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (special drawing display result) to be the 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 "big hit" as a specific display result, and a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. It becomes "off". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. The small hit game state may be controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", it is controlled to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is an off symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or an outset symbol of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol of the special symbol game by the second special symbol indicator 4B. Also, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol or an off symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the special display game special symbol game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time The big winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16” or the like). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round may be ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win a prize winning opening etc.) .

  Among the rounds of the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Among the special symbols showing the numbers of "1", "3", "5" and "7" that become the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number of "7" become the big hit symbols corresponding to the probability variation big hit A described later, The special symbol indicating the number “5” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit B described later. In the big hit gaming state (normally open big hit state) controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol of the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning winning ball device 7 The special variable winning is achieved by opening the big winning opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. The round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). In addition, the normally open jackpot state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In addition, among the special symbols showing the numbers of "1", "3", "5" and "7" that become the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the number of "3" are the non-probability variation big hit C, "1" described later The special symbol indicating the number is a big hit symbol corresponding to the non-probable variation big hit D described later, and the period until the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 passes a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), or The special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to an advantageous first state (opened state) for the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. The round to make the same is repeated the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as the probability variation big hit A.

  Among the special symbols showing the numbers of "1", "3", "5" and "7", which are the big hit symbols, the special symbol showing the number of "5" is derived as the determined special symbol of the special drawing game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term opening big hit state) controlled later, the upper limit time to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit of the period) is the same as the predetermined period of the normally open jackpot state, but the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is normally open jackpot state The second number of times (e.g., 5 times) less than the first number of times (e.g., 16 times) are repeated. In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In these short-term open big hit states, although the form which made the number of rounds 5 times which is the 2nd number is illustrated, the number of rounds is made the same as the 1st number (for example, 16 times) of a normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example 6) (upper limit of the period for making the big winning opening open by the big winning opening door) The number of rounds substantially may be made smaller than that of the normally open big hit state by making the second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period of the normally open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, since the number of rounds is smaller than that of the normal open big hit state, it is only necessary to be a big hit state where the expected value of the balls (prize balls) that can be obtained is smaller than that of the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term opening big-hit states, it is not possible to substantially get out balls (prize balls) by setting the opening period of the big winning opening to the second period (0.1 second etc.) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as a short opening round specified gaming state, the period for changing the big winning opening in each round to the first state where the gaming ball easily passes (enters) is from the first period of the normal opening round specified gaming state Also, it is normally open by at least one of the short second period and the fact that the number of round executions is the second round number less than the first round number of the regular opening specific gaming state. It is sufficient if there are fewer available balls (prize balls) than the jackpot state.

  In the "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A In response to the start of one of the special drawing games of the second special symbol display 4B and the special drawing game using the second special drawing, the variable display of the effect design is started. And the period from when fluctuation display of the production design is started until the fluctuation display ends due to the stop display of the production design display area 5L, 5C, 5R of each “left”, “middle” and “right” In such a case, the variable display state of the effect pattern may be in a predetermined reach state.

  Here, with the reach state, when the effect pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination, the effect pattern is not displayed yet and stopped (“reach variation symbol” The display state in which the fluctuation continues, or the display state in which all or part of the effect pattern changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the effect symbols (for example, effect symbols indicating alphanumeric characters of "7") constituting the determined big hit combination are stopped and displayed In the display state where the production design is fluctuating in the design display area 5C etc., or the production design is a big hit in all or part of the production design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display state which fluctuates synchronously while constituting all or a part of the combination.

  In addition, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the production design is reduced, or a character image (production image imitating a person or the like) different from the production design is displayed in the display area of the production display device 5 Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing / displaying a moving image different from the effect pattern, or changing the change mode of the effect pattern, the effect operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed. May be Such a rendering operation such as display of character images, change in display mode of background image, reproduction display of moving images, and change in change mode of effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect display). In the reach effect, not only the display operation of the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitter such as the game effect LED 9, etc. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation of the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And each reach mode differs in the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is performed.

  As an example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach mode of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result may become “big hit” compared to the case where the reach mode of the normal reach appears (big hit expectation) Becomes higher. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the reach mode of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the variable display result is “big hit” than when super reach α appears. The big hit expectation is high (big hit expectation: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In the present embodiment, as described later, in the reach, the fluctuation time is set so that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5), and as the fluctuation time becomes longer, the big hit Expectations are getting higher.

  Unlike the reach effect, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may reach the reach state, and the fluctuation display result may become the "big hit", etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo series” may be executed to notify the player by the variable display mode of the effect pattern or the like. It may be determined whether or not to execute the “slip” and “pseudo-link” variation display effects in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main substrate 11 side. In addition, regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side, whether or not to execute the variation display effect of “slip” may be determined on the side of the effect control substrate 12 or not.

  Unlike the variable display effects such as reach effects during the variable display of the effect pattern, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image or sound output as a message, lighting an LED, etc., of the effect pattern It is possible that the fluctuation display state of the production design may reach the reach state by the rendering operation different from the fluctuation display operation, that the reach effect by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is "big hit" An advance notice effect may be executed to inform the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming The production operation to be the notice production is the fluctuation display state of the production design after the fluctuation display of the production design is started in all of the production design display areas 5L, 5C and 5R of "left", "middle" and "right". It is sufficient if it is executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the left and right rendering symbol display areas 5L and 5R display the rendering symbol temporarily). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the rendering symbol is in the reach state.

  Among the advance notice effects, the one to be the hold display advance notice effect may be included. The pending display advance presentation effect is based on the change of the display mode such as the pending display of the special drawing game before the possibility of the variable display result becoming a "big hit" etc. starts the variable display to be the subject to be previewed. This is a suggested notice effect. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is continuously notified over a continuous notice effect (continuous Also referred to as production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the effect pattern temporarily, the effect display is again performed a predetermined number of times to cause the effect pattern to change again (simulated continuous change, re-fluctuating), and artificially In a game machine that performs "pseudo-reed" variable display effects that appear as if multiple variable displays are being performed, the variable display result is "big hit" over the pseudo multiple variable displays. An advance notice effect for continuously giving notice of possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  If a special symbol to be the out symbol is displayed as a stop (derived) as a special symbol finalized for the special drawing game, the variation display state of the presentation symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the presentation symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed effect design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (usually referred to as "normally off") variation display mode when the variation display result is "off".

  When a special symbol to be the out symbol is displayed as a stop (derived) as a final special symbol in the special figure game, after the variable display of the effect symbol is started, the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state Depending on the situation, after the reach effect is performed or the reach effect is not performed, the predetermined effect pattern which is a combination of the predetermined reach may be stopped and displayed. Such a fluctuation display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a fluctuation display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach failure") when the fluctuation display result is "off".

  When the big hit symbol showing the number of “1” or “3” among the special symbols to be the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a final symbol of the special figure game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state In accordance with the game, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect pattern to be a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as "non-probable variation big hit combination") of the plurality of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. . The reach effect may not be executed, and the non-probable variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern.

  The determined effect design that is usually a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed, for example, in each of the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5 Among the effect symbols of symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are even “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left” or “left” It may be any as long as it is aligned and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "middle" and "right". The effect symbols having symbol numbers of "2", "4", "6" and "8" which usually constitute a big hit combination are usually referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as "non-probable variation symbols").

  In response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming a big hit symbol normally, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probability change” (also referred to as “usually big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition, you may stop-display the big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) normally as a fixed production pattern, without a reach production being performed. Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change C", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed. By performing the time saving control, the variation display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. In addition, based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probability change D", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is not performed . In the time saving control, as described later, so-called electric chew support is implemented in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, etc., and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, as in the case where a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state where the initialization process is performed is performed. In the time-saving control, either of the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variation display result being a "big hit", either condition is established first When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that will be the big hit symbols as a final symbol in the special figure game, when the probability change big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the effect symbols is in the reach state In response to becoming, after the same reach effect as when the variation display mode of the production design is "normal" execution is executed, among the big hit combination of plural types, the definite production design which becomes the certain probability variation big hit combination May be stopped. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern. For example, the fixed effect symbols that will be the probability variation big hit combination have symbol numbers “1” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5, for example. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbols whose symbol number is “7” among the effect symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” predetermined effective lines in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. What is necessary is just the one displayed on top and stopped. A production symbol whose symbol number "7" constitutes a combination of a probability variation big hit is called a probability variation symbol. When a probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a determined special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the created symbol.

  Among the special symbols that will be short-term opening round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “5” are stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbols is In response to reaching the reach state, after the same reach effect as when the variation display mode of the effect design is "normal" is executed, it becomes a certain probability variation big hit combination among multiple types of big hit combinations The fixed effect design may be stopped and displayed. Note that the reach effect may not be executed, and the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect pattern. For example, the fixed effect symbols that will be the probability variation big hit combination have symbol numbers “1” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5, for example. Among the effect symbols of "8", any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are "1", "3" and "5" other than "7" are "left", "middle" and "right" What is necessary is just to be displayed on the predetermined effective line in each effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, and to be stopped and displayed. The effect symbols having symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” that constitute the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbols having “7” described above. It should be noted that, when a definite variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special figure game, a fixed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the created symbol. Good.

  The variation display mode in which the probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the final special symbol in the special figure game is the variation display result is "big hit" regardless of whether the finalization design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination. It is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of the "certain change" of the case. In the present embodiment, among the jackpot types of "probability", based on the "big hit" in the variable display result of "7" as the determined special symbol, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and the end thereof Later, probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time-saving control. On the other hand, it is controlled to the short-term open jackpot state based on the fact that it became "big hit" in the fluctuation display result of "5" as a confirmed special symbol among big hit types of "certain change", and after that end Stochastic change control (probability change control) is performed.

  The probability variation control result (special figure display result) becoming "big hit" in the special figure game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state by performing these probability change control. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variation display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied. As with the time saving control, when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times same as the time shortening or 90 times different from the time shortening) after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability change control ends May be In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to make the variation time (general figure variation time) of the normal symbol in the regular drawing game by the regular symbol display 20 shorter than that in the normal state, or the variation of the normal symbol in each regular drawing game Control to improve the probability that the display result is "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second starting port, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state, and the second start By increasing the possibility that the condition is established, control (power-chute support control) that is advantageous to the player is performed. As described above, the control that is easy for the game ball to easily enter the second starting opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high opening control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start port is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing of the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special drawing game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result is a "big hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. In the present embodiment, although the game state to be controlled is not set, the probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and the time saving control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to distinguish it from the high probability low base status, it may be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time reduction control and probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special figure game can be executed frequently, and the probability that the variation display result in the special figure game of each time will be a "big hit" Is enhanced for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the change display of the effect pattern in which the determined effect pattern is a non-probable variation big hit combination or a probability variation big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after the temporary stop display of the effect design that is usually a big hit combination on the effect design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" of the effect display device 5, for example "," "In the" right "effect symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same effect pattern is aligned, and production symbol (probable variation symbol) and a big hit usually become a probability variation big hit combination One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is displayed as a finalized effect symbol (stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, the effect pattern which is temporarily stopped and displayed is temporarily changed as the re-lottery effect. It is sufficient if the re-lottery defeat presentation effect is derived and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “certain change”, the re-variation effect pattern that is temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect. The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  After the fixed effect pattern that is usually a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is derived and displayed, during the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round of the big hit gaming state, any round ends in the big hit gaming state The period between the start of the next round and the period between the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state and the start of the next variable display game, etc. A big hit during the jackpot promotion effect to be a notification effect may be executed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  In the jackpot promotion promotion, there is no jackpot promotion promotion production that announces that there is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a definite change state despite the confirmed production symbol being usually a big hit combination, and that there is no promotion in a definite change state There is a jackpot promotion failure production to notify. For example, in the jackpot promotion promotion, the production pattern is variably displayed in the display area of the production display device 5 and either one of the normal symbol and the probability symbol is stopped and displayed as the production display result, or the fluctuation display of the production design It is sufficient to inform the player of the presence or absence of the promotion to be a probability change state by displaying different effect images.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, 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 initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop is performed.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). 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 (S12). After that, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer disposed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13 ).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation of the display 4B and setting of the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing is executed (S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 (for example, the lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.), and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable of the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc. Specifically, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21. When the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the random number circuit 104 is used to determine the common-mode display result. MR4 which is a random number value is extracted as a judgment value, and the judgment value is stored as hold information (hold storage). Also, when the variation display of the normal symbol is not being executed, the variation display result and the variation pattern of the normal symbol are determined based on the stored suspension information, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started. At this time, the CPU 103 sets the common drawing fluctuation start command, the common drawing fluctuation pattern specification command, the common drawing fluctuation as a setting for transmitting the common drawing fluctuation start command, the common drawing fluctuation pattern specification command, and the common drawing fluctuation display result specification command. Store the display result specification command in the send command buffer.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 pays out the gaming balls to the payout control board based on the game balls having a winning opening in the first starting opening, the second starting opening, the big winning opening, etc. as the payout processing. A process for transmitting a command for issuing a game, and a process for storing a prize ball number notification command indicating that a gaming ball is to be paid out, as a transmission setting of a prize ball number notification command, is executed in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer ( S17).

  After executing the payout process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S18). As an example of these, in the command control process, the effect control command stored in each buffer area of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read by the read pointer, and the output included in the I / O 105 After setting control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 among ports, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and effect control INT signal By switching the state from the on state to the off state for a predetermined time, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 in accordance with the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the CPU 103 is based on a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the first start port switch 22A is on (S101). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (S101; Y), the number of first special view pending storages which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the first special view has a predetermined upper limit ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is obtained (S102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the number of first to-be-stored storages by reading the first to-be-stored storage number count value which is the storage value of the first to-be-stored storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special view reserve memory number is not the upper limit value at S102 (S102; N), the second start opening switch 22B is provided corresponding to the second start opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from (S102a). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S102a; Y), the number of second special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special view, is For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is reached (S102b). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special view reservation memory number is not the upper limit value in S102b (S102b; N), the gaming ball is detected in both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B, that is, the first The simultaneous winning flag is set based on the simultaneous winning of the game ball in the starting opening and the second starting opening (S 102 c), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1 "Set" (S103). If the second start port switch is not on at S102a (S102a; N) or if the number of the second special view pending storage has reached the upper limit (S102b; Y), the first start port and the second start Assuming that the gaming ball is not winning at the same time in the mouth, the stored value of the starting opening buffer is set to "1" without passing through S102c (S103).

  When the first starting opening switch 22A is off at S101 (S101; N), or when the number of first special view storage blocks has reached the upper limit at S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start port formed by 6B, it is determined whether the second start port switch 22B is on (S104). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special view pending storage number, which is the pending storage number of the special view game using the second special view, has a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit number of storages (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special drawing reserve storage number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (S106) .

  After one of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the number of to-be-saved special figure storages according to the starting opening buffer value which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer is updated to 1 (S107). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the gaming ball passes (enters) the first starting opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Be updated as you want. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special figure is satisfied. Be updated as you want. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add one (S108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of S108, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination or the big hit type determination among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (S109). Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the top of the free entry of the special-image storage section according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as storage information (S110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, while the first Tokusetsu storage unit 151A stores numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3, while the starting opening buffer value is “2”, Numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in second special image storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the special figure display result judgment random number value MR1 and the big hit type judgment random number value MR2 is whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is "big hit", and further the fluctuation display result It is used to determine the jackpot type in the case of "big hit". Random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern decision, is used in order to decide the fluctuation pattern which includes the fluctuation indicatory time of special design and the production design. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result of the special symbol and the presentation symbol and the variation display time.

  Subsequent to the process of S110, the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the first starting opening winning combination designation command is stored by writing (storing) the starting opening winning combination designation command according to the starting opening buffer value in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer using the writing pointer. [2] Transmission setting of the starting opening designation command is performed (S111). The first start opening winning combination designation command or the second start opening designation command stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer is rendered from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 12 or the like. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  Subsequent to the process of S111, the CPU 103 determines whether the simultaneous winning flag is set (S111a). If the simultaneous winning flag is not set (S111a; N), the processing for determining the winning random number is performed, and then the process proceeds to S113. If the simultaneous winning flag is set (S111a; Y), the simultaneous winning flag Is cleared and then the process proceeds to S113 (S111 b).

  In S113, the CPU 103 stores the pending storage number notification command according to the starting opening buffer value in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, and performs setting for transmitting the pending storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 (S113). For example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 12 is executed to transmit the main storage 11 to the effect control board 12 after the special symbol process process is finished. Be done. As described above, when the simultaneous winning flag is not set, that is, when the starting winning combination does not occur at the first starting opening and the second starting opening at the same time, the starting opening winning combination designation command and the pending storage number notifying command When the transmission setting of the symbol designation command and the variation category designation command is executed in the prize random number value determination process described later, when the simultaneous prize flag is set, that is, the first starting opening and the second starting opening If the start winning combination occurs at the same time, the transmission setting of only the starting opening winning combination designation command and the holding storage number notification command is executed for the first special view holding storage, and the second special drawing holding storage is the starting opening winning combination The transmission setting of the designated command, the pending storage number notification command, the symbol designation command and the variation category designation command is executed.

  After the process of S113 is performed, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" (S114). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the processing proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (N in S114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and the starting winning processing is performed. finish. Thereby, when the start winning combination occurs at the first starting opening and the second starting opening at the same time, the CPU 103 determines the number of pending storages for the starting winning combination to the first starting opening (when the starting opening buffer value is 1). While counting, extracting random number values MR1 to MR3, storing the extracted random number in the special view reservation storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value, and performing transmission setting of the starting opening winning combination designation command according to the starting opening buffer value Because the simultaneous winning flag is set, the winning random number value determination process is not executed. In addition, since the simultaneous winning flag is cleared when the starting opening buffer value is set to 1, regarding the starting winning combination to the second starting opening where the starting opening buffer value is set to 2 after execution of the processing of S115. , CPU 103 counts the number of pending storages, extracts random number values MR1 to MR3, stores the extracted random number in the special view pending storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value, and specifies the starting opening winning combination according to the starting opening buffer value A random number value determination process at the time of winning is performed along with the transmission setting of the command.

  That is, when the start winning combination occurs only in the first starting opening or the second starting opening, the winning storage is performed based on the starting opening where the starting winning combination has occurred (first special view pending storage or second special view pending storage) The hour random number determination process is performed. On the other hand, when the start winning combination occurs simultaneously at the first starting opening and the second starting opening, the winning random number value determination process is not executed for the first special view holding storage, and only for the second special view holding storage. The winning random number value determination process is performed.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S112 of FIG. 14 as random number value determination processing at the time of winning. As described above, the winning random number value determination process in this embodiment is executed for the first special view reserve storage when the start winning occurs only in the first starting opening, and the starting winning occurs only in the second starting opening In the case of having been, it is executed for the second special view reserve storage. In addition, when the start winning combination occurs simultaneously at the first start opening and the second start opening, the second special view reservation storage (when the start opening buffer value is 2) is executed only.

  In the present embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and effect symbols is started, special pattern display processing (S22 of FIG. 13), which will be described later, sets the special pattern display result (special symbol change display result) as a "big hit". A determination is made as to whether or not to control to the jackpot gaming state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern, etc. specifically defining the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the prize random number value determination process of S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start opening (the first start opening or the second start opening). It is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the figure display result, and whether or not the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach. As a result, before the start of variation display of the special symbol or effect design based on the detection of the game ball entering the start opening, that is, before it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. It is determined that the special figure display result will be a "big hit", and which category of the variation display mode of the effect pattern will be the variation display mode, and based on this determination result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like As described later, the on-hold display notice effect is performed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time saving flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example. The present gaming state in is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the definite variation state when the definite variation flag is on, and identifies the short time status when the definite variation flag is off and the time saving flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time saving flag are off. At times, it may be specified that it is in the normal state.

  Following the process of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, the random number value MR1 for special image display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 14 (when the starting opening buffer value is 1, the random number MR1 of the first special view reservation storage, the starting opening buffer value is 2 It is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1) of the second special view reservation storage is within the predetermined big hit determination range (S123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special display display result of "big hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be "big hit".

  When it is determined in S123 that the jackpot is not within the judgment range, that is, when it is judged that the jackpot will not be a jackpot during the fluctuation display (S123; N), the symbol according to the fluctuation display result becoming "off" The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is set, that is, whether the current gaming state is the time saving state (S125). If the time saving flag is not set (S125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for removal is selected and set, and if the time saving flag is set (S125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for removal Select D and set (S127).

  Note that the release variation pattern determination table A is a release variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of pending storages is one or less. Further, the variation pattern determination table for disconnection D is a variation pattern determination table for disconnection which is used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the variation pattern determination table A for removal and the variation pattern determination table D for removal, the variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the total number of pending storages is 2 to 4. B and a variation pattern determination table C for deviation used when the total number of pending storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance, but among these variation pattern determination tables A to C for deviation, variation for deviation In the pattern determination table A, values from 0 to A within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination are allocated to non-reach variation patterns, and in the variation pattern determination tables B and C for loss A value exceeding 0 to A within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to the non-reach fluctuation patternOn the other hand, in the out-of-plane fluctuation pattern determination tables A to C, values from 1 to 997 within the range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment are allocated to the fluctuation pattern of super reach.

  For this reason, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table A in S126, the determination of non-reach and super-reach must always be non-reach or super-reach even if the number of pending storages changes after the determination. Since the variation pattern is set, the determination at the time of the start winning is determined using the variation pattern determination table A for losing.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when it is determined in S123 that the jackpot is within the judgment range, that is, when it is judged that the jackpot will be in the fluctuation display (S123; Y), for jackpot type judgment Based on random number value MR2 (random number value MR2 of first special view reservation storage when start opening buffer value is 1 and random number value MR2 of second special view reservation storage when start opening buffer value is 2), big hit type Is determined (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special view (the “first special view” corresponding to “1” or the “second special view” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start opening buffer value. The table data for determining the big hit type is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

  In addition, the symbol designating command according to the jackpot type determined in S128 is written (stored) in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer using the write pointer, and transmission setting of the symbol designating command is executed (S129). The jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a table for determining any one of a plurality of patterns (S130).

  After performing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, the fluctuation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination (when the start port buffer value is 1) Is a judgment value including the random value MR3 using the random number value MR3 of the first special view reservation storage and the numerical data indicating the second special view reservation storage random number MR3) when the starting opening buffer value is 2. A variation category according to the range is determined (S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, when at least the variation display result is “off”, the variation category in which the variation display mode is “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of pending storages And a variation category that is a variation display mode of "super reach", and a variation category of "other" that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than "non reach" and "super reach". It is only necessary to determine whether or not such a change category is determined based on

  After that, the variation category designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by writing (storing) the variation category designation command according to the determination result by the process of S131 in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer using the write pointer. After setting for setting (S132), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  Although the present embodiment exemplifies a mode in which the on-hold display advance notice effect described later can be executed by executing the winning random number value determination process regardless of the gaming state, the present invention is limited thereto. If the game state is not a short game state (high base state) or a big hit game state, the first special figure hold storage does not execute the winning random number value determination process, thereby preventing the first special The suspension display advance notice effect in the diagram storage storage display area 5D may not be executed.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol is displayed based on the presence / absence of the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A or the second special view pending storage unit 151B. It is determined whether the special drawing game is started by the display 4B. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special image display result determination, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect pattern is "big hit" Make a decision (pre-decision) before being displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B (big hit symbol or One of the off symbols is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this fluctuation pattern setting process, the fluctuation pattern can be selected from any of a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the fluctuation display result is "big hit" It includes the process of deciding whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the finalized special symbol, the special symbol and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. Processing for determining the variable display mode of

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 Whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, it is progressed by a common timer A measurement of time is taken. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of S24 is the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol indicator 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol indicator 4B. It is sufficient that the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the symbol is controlled by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of S25 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, on the basis of the fluctuation indication result becoming “big hit” and the like, the processing etc which does the setting in order to start execution of the round in big hit game state and open the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the big winning opening is opened depending on whether the big hit type is "probably big hit A", "probably big hit B", "non-probable big hit C", or "non-prone big hit D". The upper limit of the period may be set. As an example, regardless of the big hit type, while setting the upper limit of the period which makes the big winning a prize opening state to “29 seconds”, the opening frequency of the big winning a prize opening which becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round In the case of “non-probable variation big hit C” or “non-probable variation big hit D”, setting to “16 times” may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B,” setting the number of open big wins, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, to “five times” sets the short open jackpot state You should be At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of S27 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "5". The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of S28 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which ending effect is performed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the rendering display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect LED 9, etc. The process includes a process of waiting until the passage of time has elapsed, and a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control or the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read out, and the big hit type is "probably big hit big A", "probably big hit big B", "non probability big big hit C", " Identify which of the non-deterministic big hit D's. Then, if it is determined that the specified jackpot type is not "non-probability big hit C" and "non-probability big hit D", the setting (set of positive variation flag) for starting the positive variation control is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable big hit C”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (corresponding to the upper limit of the special figure game that can be executed during the setting of the time reduction flag and the time reduction control) A predetermined count initial value ("100" in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter. When the specified jackpot type is “non-probable jackpot D”, neither setting for starting the probability change control nor setting for starting the time saving control is performed.

  In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is "0" (S141). The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second hold storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special view reservations is other than "0" at S141 (S141; N), the second special view suspension storage unit 151B stores the suspension data corresponding to the suspension number "1". The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out respectively (S142). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of S142, the second special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count are decremented by 1, for example, by subtracting the second special view pending storage count count value or the total pending storage count count value and updating it. As well as updating the data in the second special view storage section 151B. Specifically, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the hold number "1" (for example, entries corresponding to hold numbers "2" to "4") in second special view hold storage unit 151B are used. The pending data indicated is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variation special drawing designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer is updated to "2" (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the number of second Tokushu storages is "0" at S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of first special maps storage is "0" (S145). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first hold storage count value stored in the first hold storage count counter and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. Thus, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. Determine if As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, the special drawing game using the second special drawing is not limited to the one that is executed prior to the special drawing game using the first special drawing, for example, the first starting opening and the second starting opening The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order of entry (passing) and start winning being generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and from the stored data, the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started. It is good if you can decide

  When the number of first special view reservations is other than "0" at S145 (S145; N), the first special view suspension storage unit 151A stores the suspension data corresponding to the suspension number "1". The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination are read out respectively (S146). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of S146, the first special view pending storage count and the total pending storage count are decremented by 1, etc. As well as updating the data of the first special view reservation storage unit 151A. Specifically, random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries under the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to hold numbers “2” to “4”) in first special view hold storage unit 151A are used. The pending data indicated is shifted upward by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variation special drawing designation buffer value which is the storage value of the variation special drawing designation buffer is updated to “1” (S 148), and then the process proceeds to S 149.

  In S149, the display result judgment table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol is "big hit" or "off". set. Subsequently, the numerical data representing the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special view display result of "big hit" or "off". Then, it is determined whether the special view display result is to be "big hit" or "off" (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability change flag is set, if the random number value MR1 for the special view display result determination falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, the "big hit" If it does not correspond, it is determined as "detachment". In the low probability state in which the probability change flag is not set, if the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as "big hit", and if not falls off, "off" It is determined that

  As described above, in the special view display result determination table selected in S149, since different determination values are assigned to the "big hit" corresponding to the gaming state (high probability, low probability) at that time, S150 In the processing of the special figure display result “big hit using different judgment data (judgment value) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display such as the special figure game is started is in high probability state If the gaming state is in the high certainty state, it is determined that the "big hit" is more likely than in the low certainty state.

  After the special view display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether the special view display result is a "big hit" (S151). When it is determined that the "big hit" (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as any of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type judgment table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type judgment stored in the random number buffer for variation and “probability A” and “probability B” in the jackpot type judgment table According to which of the judgment values assigned to each jackpot type of "non-probability C" and "non-probability D", it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is to be made (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, any of the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the normal state and the time saving state, and the probability change state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the time saving state Whether to control the gaming state is determined before the finalized special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting the jackpot type buffer value which is the storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the jackpot type determined Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is "probable variation A" corresponding to big change big hit A, it will be "1", and if it is "2 right swing" if it corresponds to big change big hit B, "2" and big hit classification will be non big change big hit C The corresponding "non-probability C" may be "3", and the "non-probability D" corresponding to the non-probability big hit D may be "4".

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the "big hit" is not made in S151 (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, according to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), further, according to the decision result of the big hit type in the case of the big hit gaming state Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol of "-" which becomes an out symbol is set as a finalized special symbol corresponding to a preliminary determination result indicating that the special image display result is "off". In addition, when it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is "big hit", the "1", "3", "5", and so on become the big hit symbol according to the determination result of the big hit type of S154. One of the special symbols showing the number "7" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that sets the jackpot type to "non-probability variation C", a special symbol indicating the number of "1" is set as a determined special symbol and "3" according to the determination result set as "non-probability variation D" Set the special symbol that indicates the number of, in the final symbol special symbol. In addition, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation A", a special symbol indicating a number of "7" is set as a confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number of "5" is set as the finalized special symbol according to the determination result of making the jackpot type "probable variation B".

  After setting the finalized special symbol in S156, the special symbol process processing is updated to "1" which is the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing (S157), and the special symbol normal processing is ended.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is "0" at S145 (S145; Y), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S158), the special symbol normal is set. End the process. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (waiting customer demonstration specification command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demo specification command has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 13 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (S161). Then, if the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern to any of a plurality of types (S162).

  When the big hit flag is off in S161 (S161; N), for example, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the time saving control is performed while the state is the definite variation state or the time saving state (S163). Then, if the time saving flag is on (S163; Y), the out-changing variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time saving control is not being performed, that is, when the time saving flag is off (not set) (S163; N), for example, the total hold storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total pending storage number is specified by reading stored values, and it is determined whether the specified total pending storage number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the total number of pending storages specified is not 2 or more (S165; N), the out-use fluctuation pattern determination table A is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as any of a plurality of types (S165; N) S166).

  If the specified total pending storage number is two or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether the total pending storage number is five or more (S167).

  If the total number of pending storages is not 5 or more (S167; N), the out-use variation pattern determination table B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168) .

  Further, when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more (S167; Y), the out-use fluctuation pattern determination table C is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as any of a plurality of types. (S169).

  After performing any of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, for example, it is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination stored in the fluctuation random number buffer or the like. The variation pattern is determined to be any of a plurality of types by referring to either the jackpot variation pattern determination table or the release variation pattern determination tables A to D (S170).

  In addition, when the big hit flag is off, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the process of S170, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display mode of the rendering symbol is to be "reach". That is, the process of S170 includes the process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the rendering symbol is to be the reach state when the variable display result is "off".

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, according to the variation special figure designation buffer value, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A, and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display 4B In order to start one of the special drawing games using the special drawing, the setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (S171). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S171, setting is performed to transmit various commands used for the start of variation of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the fluctuation special view designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command to the effect control board 12, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result. In order to transmit the specified command and the first hold memory number notification command sequentially, the game state specification command, the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the fluctuation display result specification command, and the first hold memory number notification command transmission command Write (store) in the buffer area of the buffer using the write pointer. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 causes the main board 11 to issue a game state designation command to the effect control board 12, a second fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, and a fluctuation display result. In order to transmit the designated command and the second reserved memory number notification command sequentially, the game state designation command, the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation display result designation command, and the second held memory number notification command transmission command Write (store) in the buffer area of the buffer using the write pointer.

  After the process of S172 is executed, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time that is the special symbol fluctuation display time is the time required from the start of the special symbol fluctuation in the special drawing game until the finalized special symbol that is the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed It is. Thereafter, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (S174), and the variation pattern setting processing is ended.

  Each time the command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 12 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is finished based on the command transmission setting in S172, the main board 11 transmits a command to the game control state specification command to the effect control board 12 A first change start command or a second change start command, a change pattern specification command, a change display result specification command, a first pending storage number notification command or a second pending storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result specification command is first transmitted, the first change start command or the second change start command, the change pattern specification command The game state designation command, the first hold storage number notification command or the second hold storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process of S24 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B. Control for deriving and displaying a symbol is performed (S181). In addition, when the fluctuation special drawing specification buffer value is “1” indicating the first special drawing, the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A is ended, and the fluctuation special drawing specification buffer value is In the case of "2" indicating the second special figure, the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B is ended. Further, control is performed to transmit a symbol determination command to the effect control board 12 (S 182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183), and if the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the positive change flag and the short time flag (S184) if the positive change flag or the short time flag is set (S184). , Big hit start 1 specified command (positive variable A), Big hit start 2 specified command (positive variable B), Big hit start 3 specified command (non positive change C), Big hit start 4 specified command (non positive change according to the stored big hit type) The setting for transmitting D) is performed (S185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designating command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 5) is set in the big hit display time timer (S187). Also, the number of opening (for example, probability variation big hit A or non probability variation big hit C, non probability variation big hit D 16 times, probability variation big hit B 5 times) is set in the big winning opening open frequency counter (S188) . Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in step S190, the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the time saving number counter is “0”. If the value of the time saving number counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, if the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (S190; N), that is, if it is a high base state in which the time reduction remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191) . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is "0" (S193). If it is not "0" (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196 and the value of the time reduction counter is "0." If it is "" (S193; Y), the game state corresponding to the set state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag (specifically, low probability) after clearing the time saving flag to end time saving control (S194) After the transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to the low base) is performed (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, after updating the value of the special drawing process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing, the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the big hit end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the big hit end display timer, the value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time to display the big hit end on the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end display timer is in operation (S201; Y), the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207).

  If the jackpot type is the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B (S207; Y), the definite variation flag is set (S208), the short time flag is set (S209), and “0” is set to the hour reduction counter (S210) The process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the definite variation big hit A or the definite variation big hit B (S207; N), it is determined whether the big hit type is the non-probability variation big hit C (S207a). If the big hit type is non-probable variation big hit C (S207a; Y), by executing S211 and S212, the time saving flag is set and "100" is set in the time saving number counter, and then the process proceeds to S213. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is not non-probability variation big-hit C (S207a; N), that is, if non-probability variation big-bang D, the process proceeds to S213 without going through S211 and S212.

  In S213, the jackpot flag is cleared, and transmission setting of the jackpot end designation command according to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after performing transmission setting of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability variation flag and the time saving flag (S215), the special figure process flag is processed as a special symbol normal processing It updates to "0" which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing effect control main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53), and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 5.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating the count value of a counter for generating effect random numbers such as a jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process of determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display of the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U with the display according to the storage content of the start winning game reception command buffer 194A (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the processes in S73 to S79 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether a fluctuation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100 or not. Specifically, it is checked in the command analysis process whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received. If the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (S74).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S75).

  During the effect symbol fluctuation process (S75): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (the fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop process (S76): Based on the fact that the effect control command (pattern confirmation command) instructing all symbol stop is received, the fluctuation of the effect pattern is stopped and the control to derive and display the display result (stop pattern) Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77) or the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit game (S78).

  During the big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds of the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect processing (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S71 of FIG. 18 as the hold display advance notice effect determination process. In the hold display advance notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and the new storage of the start winning winning command in the first starting opening is performed. It is determined whether or not there is an entry in which “1” is set in the display undecided flag in the first special figure holding storage (S 242).

  If there is an entry in which the display indetermination flag is set to “1” in the first special figure retention storage (S 242; Y), the display indetermination flag is set to “1” in the first special view retention storage Among the existing entries, the highest entry is set as the determination target of the pending display advance presentation effect (S 242 a), and it is determined whether or not there is a storage of the variation category designation command in the entry (S 242 d). If the variable category specification command is stored in the entry (S 242 d; Y), the process proceeds to S 243. If the variable category specification command is not stored in the entry (S 242 d; N), the process proceeds to S 250.

  On the other hand, when there is no entry in which “1” is set to the display undecided flag in the first special view reservation storage (S 242; N), new storage of the command at the start winning prize to the second starting opening It is determined whether or not there is an entry in which the display undecided flag is set to “1” in the second special figure storage block (S 242 b).

  If there is an entry in which the display indetermination flag is set to “1” in the second special view reserve storage (S 242 b; Y), the display indeterminate flag is set to “1” in the second special view reserve storage Among the existing entries, the highest entry is set as the judgment target of the hold display notice effect, and the processing proceeds to S 243 (S 242 c), and an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” in the second special view hold storage If there is no (S 242 b; N), the pending display notice effect determination process is ended.

  In S243, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol designating command of the entry set as the target of the determination of the hold display advance notice in S242a or S242c is the first symbol designating command, that is, the symbol designating command indicates the release. It is determined whether or not (S243). If the symbol designating command is not the first symbol designating command, that is, a command indicating a big hit (any of a big hit A, a big hit B, a non big hit C, a non big hit D) (S243; N), The jackpot type is identified from the symbol designation command of the entry (S244).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for holding display notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 and the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the big hit classification not shown based on the jackpot type specified in S244, for example By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the on-hold display notice effect, and a display pattern for performing the on-hold display notice effect (S245).

  In S245, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the hold display advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 20 (A). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20 (A), the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the hold display advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) is made different according to the big hit type specified in the processing of S244.

  Specifically, two types of display pattern α and display pattern β are provided as display patterns (prediction types) of the pending display advance presentation effect. Among them, when the display pattern of the pending display advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending storage display is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D or the second pending storage display area 5U with a white square (◇). When the display pattern (prediction type) of the hold display advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the first hold memory display area 5D or the second hold memory display in the white star shape (*) Displayed in area 5U.

  In addition, when the variation display result is a big hit, there is no case where the hold display notice effect is not determined to be non-execution, and the execution of the hold display notice effect is always determined, and the display pattern α or display as a display pattern (notice type) The display pattern (notice type) of either of the patterns β is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the jackpot type is “probably big hit A” or “probably big hit B”, the rate at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (preliminary type) is displayed It is set higher than the rate at which the pattern α is determined. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is "non-probability big-hit C" or "non-probability big-hit D", the rate at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is the rate at which the display pattern α is determined It is set lower than.

  If the variation display result is "big hit" and display of the display pattern β is executed as the display pattern (prediction type) by such setting, the type of big hit is larger than when display of the display pattern α is performed. The probability that A is a probability variation big hit A or a probability variation big hit B is high, and the expectation for the player to be a probability variation big hit can be raised.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result is "big hit", the display of display of holding memory display on a white square (◇) is always performed by determining execution of the holding display advance notice effect. Although one of the display patterns of the display pattern β displayed in a star shape (*) is executed, the present invention is not limited to this and the variation display result is “big hit”. Also, as in the case where the variable display result is “off”, a case may be provided in which non-execution of the on-hold display notice effect is determined.

  In addition, in S243, if the symbol designation command of the entry for which the display undecided flag is set to "1" is the first symbol designation command, that is, if it is a command indicating detachment (S243; Y), a new A variation category indicated by the variation category specification command of the stored entry is identified (S247). Specifically, if the variation category specification command of the entry is C600H, it is identified as a category of variation pattern of "non-reach", and if it is C601H, it is a category of variation pattern of "super reach". In the case of C602H, it may be specified as a category of "other" variation patterns including normal reach.

  Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the suspension display notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and based on the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in S247, By referring to the hour-hold display advance notice effect judgment table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice effect, and a display pattern (notice type) in the case of executing the hold display advance effect (S248).

  In S248, for example, the presence or absence of execution of the hold display advance notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 20 (B). In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20 (B), depending on the category of the fluctuation pattern identified in the process of S247, the presence or absence of execution of the pending display advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are made different. There is.

  Specifically, two types of display pattern α and display pattern β are provided as display patterns (preliminary notice types). Among them, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending storage display is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D or the second pending storage display area 5U in a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern β, the pending storage display is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D or the second pending storage display area 5U in a white star shape (*). . When the on-hold display advance notice effect is determined to be non-execution, the on-hold storage display is circular (o) and displayed in the first on-hold storage display area 5D or the second on-hold storage display area 5U.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (B), when the variation display result is "off" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", the variation display result is "off" and the category of the variation pattern is " The ratio at which the hold display advance notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “no notice effect”) is set higher than in the case of “non-reach”. Also, when the variation display result is “off” and the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the variation display result is “off” and the category of the variation pattern is “other” than The rate at which the on-hold display advance notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the execution of the pending display advance notice effect is determined when the variable display result is “off”, the case where the category of the change pattern is “non-reach” when the change category is “other” The rate at which the display pattern α is determined is also set high. Further, when the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined is set to be higher than when the category of the variation pattern is “other”. Furthermore, when the execution of the pending display advance notice effect is determined when the variable display result is “off”, the category of the change pattern is “non-reach” when the category of the change pattern is “other”. In the case where the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set higher than in the case where the category of the variation pattern is “super reach”, the display pattern is more than the case where the category of the variation pattern is “other”. The rate at which β is determined is set high.

  In addition, in the case where the variation display result is "off", the percentage at which the pending display notice effect is determined to be non-execution regardless of whether the variation pattern category is "non reach", "other", or "super reach". Is set to be the highest, the pending display notice effect is determined to be performed, and the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set to be the lowest.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), when the variable display result is "big hit", the pending display advance notice effect is not determined to be non-execution (no advance notice effect) and the pending display advance effect Is determined to be performed, and the ratio at which the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined is such that the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any variation pattern category when the variation display result is “off” is determined It is set higher than the ratio.

  Furthermore, in the case where the execution of the on-hold display advance notice effect is determined in the case where the variation display result is “off (non reach)”, “off (super reach)”, or “off (other)”, the display pattern α Is set to be higher than the rate at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, in the case where the execution of the suspension display advance notice effect is determined when the variation display result is "big hit (positive variation A)" and "big hit (positive variation B)", the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined is It is set higher than the rate at which the display pattern α is determined.

  When the display pattern α or the display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the pending display advance presentation effect by such setting, the display pattern α or the display pattern β is not executed (displayed) The fluctuation display result is more likely to be "big hit" than when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the fluctuation display result is "big hit", and the big hit type is "probably big hit A" Alternatively, since the ratio of “probable big hit B” is increased, the player's expectation can be increased.

  After the execution of S248, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the suspension display advance effect is determined in S247, that is, whether the display pattern (notice type) has been determined as either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. It is determined (S249).

  After the execution of S245 or when the execution of the pending display advance notice effect is determined (S249; Y), the flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set in the pending display flag of the entry (S246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in S245 or S248 is a display pattern α indicating the pending storage display as “◇”, “1” is set in the pending display flag of the entry, and S245 or S248 If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step S is a display pattern β indicating the pending storage display as “☆”, “2” is set in the pending display flag of the entry, and then the process proceeds to S251.

  Further, when the execution of the pending display advance notice effect is not determined in S249 (S249; N), when the category designation command is not stored in S 242 d (S 242 d; N), the pending display flag of the entry is white. After "0" indicating "o" is set (S250), the process proceeds to S251.

  In addition, after S246 or S250 execution, CPU120 for production control changes the value of the display undecided flag of the said entry to "0", and follows it to S241 (S251).

  In the present embodiment, when the big display type of the variable display result is a big hit, the display of the reserve display notice effect is based on the case where the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B or the non probability variation big hit C or the non probability variation big hit D. The display pattern of the on-hold display notice effect is displayed depending on whether the ratio in which the display pattern is determined to the display pattern α and the ratio determined to the display pattern β are different, that is, the probability change control is performed after the big hit game is over Although the ratio determined to the pattern α and the ratio determined to the display pattern β are illustrated as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, is time reduction control implemented after the end of the big hit game Whether the ratio in which the display pattern of the pending display advance effect is determined to the display pattern α differs from the ratio in which the display pattern β is determined according to the number of rounds in the big hit game or not It may be.

  In the pending display update process of the present embodiment, first, “B 100 (H) indicating the first starting opening as a starting opening winning combination designation command stored in the start winning at reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. The number of pending storages (the number of first special view pending storages) corresponding to the first start winning is specified based on the number of stored commands (S261), and at that time, the first pending storage display area 5D It is determined whether or not the number of displays of the pending storage matches, that is, whether there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of pending storage (S 262). If there is a match in the determination (if there is no change in the number of pending storages), the process proceeds to S265, but if there is no match (if there is a change in the number of pending storages), the process proceeds to S264. [1] Display buffer data for displaying the pending storage display area 5D is specified from the pending display flag stored in each entry of the first special view pending storage of the start winning prize reception command buffer 194A at that time The display of the first pending storage display area 5D is updated by overwriting and updating the display data of the display mode, and then the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, as in S261, the command "B200 (H)" indicating the second starting opening is stored as the starting opening winning combination designated command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B. The number of pending storages corresponding to the second start winning (the number of second special view pending storages) is specified based on the number being played, and at that time it matches the number displayed on the pending storage of second pending storage display area 5U It is determined whether there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of pending storages (S266). If there is a match in the determination (if there is no change in the number of pending storages), the process ends, but if there is no match (if there is a change in the number of pending storages), the process proceeds to S268. The display buffer data for displaying the second reserve storage display area 5U is specified from the reserve display flag stored in each entry of the second special view reserve storage of the start winning prize reception command buffer 194A at that time The display of the second pending storage display area 5U is updated by overwriting and updating the display data of the display mode, and then the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of pending storages, the display of the first pending storage display area 5D or the second pending storage display area 5U is updated, and the number of pending storages changes. In the case where it does not exist, although the form which does not update the display of the 1st pending storage display area 5D and the 2nd pending storage display area 5U is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, increase or decrease in the number of pending storages The display of the first pending storage display area 5D or the second pending storage display area 5U may be updated regardless of the condition, or when the number of pending storages decreases, that is, the display of the pending storage is on the central side. When sliding on the display, the display of the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is largely changed, so all the displays of the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U are displayed. Erase once A display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special view hold storage or the second special view hold storage of the start winning reception command buffer 194A after (the display buffer data is erased) The display of the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U may be changed by drawing the display data of the above in the display buffer data.

  By performing such a process, when the suspension storage is consumed in the effect symbol variation start process described later, which is executed at the start of the variation display, and the suspension storage of the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted The on-hold storage display of the first on-hold storage display area 5D and the second on-hold storage display area 5U is also shifted and displayed based on the on-hold storage of the start winning reception command buffer 194A after shifting. If there is a new hold storage, the display pattern of the hold storage is determined in the above-described hold display advance presentation effect determination process executed before the hold display update process, and is set in the hold display flag, In the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U in a display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag It is as shown.

  Specifically, if the number of first special-image holding storages is one, one holding storage display is displayed. As the display mode of this hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is "0", it is displayed in the display mode of "o", and the flag value of the hold display flag is When it is "1", it is displayed in the display mode of "◇", and when the flag value of the hold display flag is "2", it is displayed in the display mode of "☆". In addition, if the number of the first special view pending storages is two, two pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to a flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. Is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of first special view pending storages is three, three pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. Is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the first special view pending storage is four, four pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. Is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D.

  In addition, if the number of second special view holding storages is one, one holding storage display is displayed. As the display mode of this hold storage display, as in the case of the first special view, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is "0", the display mode is "o". If the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “」 ”. If the flag value of the hold display flag is“ 2 ”, the display of“ ☆ ”is displayed. It is displayed in the form. In addition, if the number of the second special figure holding storage is two, for example, two holding storage displays are displayed, and each holding storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the holding display flag of the corresponding holding storage. As an aspect, for example, the 1 pending storage display is displayed in the second pending storage display area 5U in the display mode of “o” and the 1 pending storage display in the display mode of “☆”. In addition, if the number of second special view pending storages is three, three pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. Is displayed in the second pending storage display area 5U. In addition, if the number of second special view pending storages is four, four pending storage displays are displayed, and each pending storage display corresponds to the flag value set in the pending display flag of the corresponding pending storage. Is displayed in the second pending storage display area 5U.

  Then, each time the variable display is performed, the pending storage display is also shifted in a predetermined shift direction (in the present embodiment, toward the center of the screen) in response to the decrease in the pending storage (consumption).

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 21A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the on-hold display advance notification effect determination process of this embodiment to store on-off storage in the first on-hold storage display area 5D and the second on-hold storage display area 5U. It becomes possible to display the display in the normal mode (white o) or the special mode ((or ☆).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the number of pending storage display displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D and the number of pending storage display displayed in the second pending storage display area 5U. When the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B by the game balls winning in the first start opening and the second start opening when both are 3 or less In the start winning process (see FIG. 14), the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number value determination process when the start opening buffer value is "1", whereby the effect control CPU 120 sets S242d in the hold display advance notice effect determination process. It is determined that the variation category designation command is not stored in the pending storage entry of the first special view in the process of (1). Therefore, when the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B, the hold display notice effect is displayed in the hold storage display newly displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. Not being implemented, the display mode is always the normal mode.

  On the other hand, in the start winning process, the CPU 103 always makes sure that the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B when the start opening buffer value is "2". Execute winning random number value judgment processing. Further, in the hold display advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of S 243 and subsequent steps without going through the process of S 242 d with respect to the hold storage entry of the second special view, the first starting opening switch 22 A Even if the game ball is detected simultaneously with the second start opening switch 22B, the hold display notice effect is executed for the hold storage display newly displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U, and the display mode is special. It may be an aspect.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first start winning combination and the second starting winning combination are simultaneously established, the pending display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the first start winning combination Is not executed, and the pending display advance presentation effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the second start winning is executed, so that the processing load of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  Also, when the first start winning combination and the second starting winning combination are established at the same time, the pending display notice effect is executed for the variable display of the first special figure with a low proportion controlled to the big hit gaming state of non-probability variation big hit C It is possible to prevent the decrease in the interest of the game due to the event.

  In addition, the second start winning is established by the entry of the game ball, and the second start opening is normally variable winning ball device 6B in which the pending display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the second start winning is executed. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the first start winning combination and the second starting winning combination are established simultaneously, the processing load of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced by not executing the suspension display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the first start winning combination. It can be reduced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

  For example, in the above embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the time-saving control and the probability change control are set after the big hit game end, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a first modification, various settings may be performed depending on the gaming state when performing the variable display in which the variable display result is a big hit, and the big hit type of the big hit. Specifically, the CPU 103 refers to the specific calculation table shown in FIG. 22 in the special symbol normal processing and the fluctuation pattern setting processing, and performs the fluctuation display when the fluctuation display result is a big hit (when a big hit occurs). While setting the evaluation value x according to, the evaluation value y is set according to the type of the big hit.

  For example, if the gaming state when performing a fluctuating display where the large fluctuation display result is a big hit is the low base state (normal state), the evaluation value x is set to "0" and the gaming state when the big hit is reached In the high base state (short time state), the evaluation value x is set to "1". Also, if the big hit type is the definite variation big hit A, the evaluation value y is set to "7", and if the big hit type is the definite variation big hit B, the evaluation value y is set to "5" and the big hit classification is non definite variation big hit When it is C, the evaluation value y is set to "3", and when the big hit type is non-probability variation big hit D, the evaluation value y is set to "1". Next, the CPU 103 calculates the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y as a specific calculation result as the specific calculation content, and stores the specific calculation result (sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y) in the RAM 102.

  And CPU103 sets a value according to a specific operation result to a big hit display time timer as a big hit display time by referring to a big hit start production selection table shown in Drawing 23 in special symbol stop processing. For example, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, that is, the CPU 103 determines that the non-probability variation big hit (non-probability variation big hit C or non-probability variation big hit D) in the variable display when the gaming state is the low base state. When it becomes, by setting the value according to "7 seconds" to the big hit display time timer, the 1st non probability variation big hit start production is produced as a big hit start production according to the "7 seconds" during the big hit display processing If the control CPU 120 is made executable and the specific calculation result is "2" or "4", that is, in the variable display when the gaming state is the high base state, the non-probability variation big hit (non-probability variation big hit C or non When it becomes a definite variation big hit D), by setting the value according to “3 seconds” to the big hit display time timer, the 2nd unconfirmed as big hit start production according to “3 seconds” during the big hit display processing If the specific calculation result is "5" or "7", that is, the variation display when the gaming state is the low base state, the jackpot start effect can be executed by the effect control CPU 120, that is, the probability variation big hit When A or probability variation big hit B), by setting the value according to "10 seconds" to the big hit display time timer, during the big hit display processing as the big hit start effect according to the "10 seconds" 3rd Non-probable variation big hit start effect can be made to be able to be executed by the CPU 120 for effect control, and when the specific calculation result is "6" or "8", that is, the variation variation display when the gaming state is the high base state When it becomes definite variation big hit A or definite variation big hit B), according to the “8 seconds” during big hit display processing by setting the value according to “8 seconds” to the big hit display time timer The fourth non-probability variation jackpot start effect an effect control CPU120 as jackpot start effect may be to be executable.

  Furthermore, the CPU 103 refers to the big hit end effect selection table shown in FIG. 24 in the big hit end process, and sets a value according to the specific calculation result to the big hit display time timer as the time to display the big hit end. For example, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, that is, the CPU 103 determines that the non-probability variation big hit (non-probability variation big hit C or non-probability variation big hit D) in the variable display when the gaming state is low base state. When it became, by setting the value according to “7 seconds” in the big hit end display timer, the first non-deterministic variation big hit end production as a big hit end effect according to the “7 seconds” during the big hit end effect processing The effect control CPU 120 is made executable, and when the specific calculation result is "2" or "4", that is, in the variable display when the gaming state is the high base state, the non probability variation big hit (non probability variation big hit C or When it becomes non-probability big hit D), by setting the value according to "3 seconds" to the big hit end display timer, during the big hit end effect processing as a big hit end effect according to the "3 seconds" (2) When the CPU 120 for effect control allows the non-probable variation big hit end effect to be able to be executed, and the specific calculation result is "5" or "7", that is, the big variation hit in the variable display when the gaming state is the low base state (When it becomes a definite variation big hit A or a definite variation big hit B, by setting the value according to "10 seconds" to the big hit end display timer, the big hit end according to the "10 seconds" during the big hit end effect processing The effect control CPU 120 can execute the third probability variation big hit end effect as the effect, and when the specific calculation result is “6” or “8”, that is, in the variable display when the gaming state is the high base state When it becomes a definite variation big hit (positive variation big hit A or definite variation big hit B), by setting the value according to “8 seconds” to the big hit end display timer, during big hit end production processing As jackpot end effect corresponding to 8 seconds "fourth probability variation jackpot end effect the effect control CPU120 may be as feasible.

  In this way, by setting different values to the big hit display time timer and the big hit end display timer according to the values of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y, the information processing load of the CPU 103 of special symbol stop processing and big hit end processing is reduced. can do.

  Furthermore, when the specific calculation result is stored, the CPU 103 may determine the change pattern based on the specific calculation result in the change pattern setting process. Specifically, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, the first non probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25A is selected, and the specific calculation result is “2” or “3”. If it is 4 ", the second non probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 (B) is selected, and if the specific calculation result is" 5 "or" 7 ", it is shown in FIG. 25 (C) The first probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table is selected, and when the specific calculation result is “6” or “8”, the second probability variation big hit variation variation determination table shown in FIG. 25D is selected. Then, the variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table and the random number value MR3 extracted as the determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (D), in each variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern of normal reach big hit (PB1-1), the variation pattern of super reach α big hit (PB1-2), Different judgment values are assigned to the jackpot fluctuation patterns (PB1-3) of the super reach β. Here, when the first non-probable variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25A is compared with the second non-probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25B, the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”. In the first non-probable large jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table selected when “1.” is determined to be the super reach α jackpot fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) at a higher rate, the variation pattern for the super reach β jackpot (PB1 Judgment values are assigned such that the rate determined in -3) is low. Further, when the first probable variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25C and the second probable variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25D, the specific calculation result is “5” or “7”. When the ratio of the first probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table selected at the time of selection is determined to be the variation pattern (PB1-2) of the super reach alpha big hit, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β big hit (PB1-3) Judgment values are assigned such that the rate to be determined is low.

  When the first indeterminate big hit variation pattern determination table and the second non probable variation big hit variation pattern determination table are compared with the first probable variation big hit variation pattern determination table and the second positive variation big hit variation pattern determination table, the specific calculation result is “1” to “ Ratio in which the first non-probable variation big-hit fluctuation pattern determination table and the second non-probability variation big-hit fluctuation pattern determination table, which are selected when any of 4), is determined as the variation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit The judgment value is assigned such that the ratio determined to the variation pattern (PB1-2, PB1-3) of the super reach jackpot becomes lower as H.

  Then, comparing the first non-probable variation big-hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the second non-probability variation big-hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the first probable variation big-hit fluctuation pattern determination table, and the second probable variation big-hit fluctuation pattern determination table Or “The second probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table selected when it becomes 8 has a high proportion determined to be the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β big hit, then the specific operation result is“ 5 ”or Judgment values are assigned such that the rate at which the first probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table selected when becoming “7” is determined to be the variation pattern (PB1-3) of the super reach β hit is high. Note that the first probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table selected when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3” has the lowest percentage determined to be the variation pattern (PB1-3) for the super reach β big hit. The judgment value is assigned to be

  That is, in the first modification, when a high base state is a probability change big hit, a low base state is a probability change big hit, a high base state is a non-probability change big hit, low In the example of the base state, a variation pattern with a longer variation time (see FIG. 5) is easily determined in the order of non-probability variation big wins (see FIG. 5), but the present invention is limited thereto If it is a high base condition rather than a high base condition, if it is a high base condition if it is a high base condition if it is a high base condition if it is a low base condition if it is a low base condition The variation patterns with the shorter variation time may be easily determined in the order of non-probable variation big hits.

  Furthermore, when the specific calculation result is stored, the CPU 103 may set different time saving control based on the specific calculation result in the big hit end process. Specifically, the CPU 103 refers to the time saving selection table shown in FIG. 26 in the big hit end process. At this time, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, the CPU 103 does not set the time saving control. If the specific calculation result is "2", the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag as the setting for time saving control and indicates that the time saving control is executed in 20 times of variable display (special figure game) after the big hit game is over. Set "20" to the time reduction counter. If the specific calculation result is "4", the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag as the setting for time saving control and indicates that the time saving control is executed in 50 variable displays (special figure game) after the big hit game is over. Set "50" to the time reduction counter.

  If the specific calculation result is "5", the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag as setting for the time saving control and indicates that the time saving control is executed in 100 variable displays (special figure game) after the big hit game is over. Set "100" to the time reduction counter. If the specific calculation result is "6", the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag as the setting for time saving control and indicates that the time saving control is executed in 120 variable displays (special figure game) after the big hit game is over. Set "120" to the time reduction counter. If the specific calculation result is "7", the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag as setting for the time saving control and indicates that the time saving control is executed in 150 variable displays (special figure game) after the big hit game is over. Set "150" to the time reduction counter. If the specific calculation result is "8", the CPU 103 sets the time saving flag as setting for the time saving control and indicates that the time saving control is executed in 200 times of variable display (special figure game) after the big hit game is over. Set "200" to the time reduction counter.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs the fluctuation display of a production symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of a special symbol in the production display apparatus 5 was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a production display The left upper part of the device 5 is designated as the fourth symbol display area, and in the fourth symbol display area, the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the second special The variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be performed in synchronization with the variation display of the symbol. And, when performing the change display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the change display of the special symbol in this way, when a power failure occurs during the change display of any one of the special symbols, at the time of recovery from the power failure It is also possible to notify the player that the power has been restored from the power interruption by performing variable display of both the fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 27 (A) to 27 (C) as the second modification, after power failure occurs during the execution of the first special view game (during the variable display of the first special view). When it recovers from the power failure, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect display device 5 to display that it has recovered from the power failure, and the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol. The variable display with both of the symbol 5G (indicated by black ○ (●) in FIG. 27A) is started.

  It should be noted that, as shown in FIG. 28, after a predetermined time has passed since the power failure was recovered, the CPU 103 causes the main substrate 11 to give effect control substrate 12 a power recovery specification command for designating recovery from power failure, and power failure Power recovery specification command to specify the game state when recovered, display result specification command, number of pending storage specification command, special figure game (variation display) is not executed symbol determination specification command (the second modification in this modification) Set transmission of design confirmation specification command). These commands are transmitted by the CPU 103 executing the command control process of S18.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect control CPU 120 receives the second symbol determination designating command, which is the symbol determination designating command of the one for which the special figure game (variation display) is not executed. The variable display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol is ended (indicated by white circle in FIG. 27B), and the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol is continued. At this time, the player visually recognizes that the variation display of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol is continuing while the variation display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol is finished. It is possible to easily recognize the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after recovery from power failure, that is, that the variable display of the first special figure is being executed, by resuming the supply of.

  The effect control CPU 120 may end the variable display of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol by receiving the first symbol determination designating command as shown in FIG. 27C.

  In addition, in this modification 2, power failure occurs during the fluctuation display of the first special figure, and the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol when restored from the power failure. Although the display mode of the symbol 5G has been described, a power failure occurs during the variable display of the second special view, and when it is restored from the power failure, the effect control CPU 120 has received the first symbol determination specification command Thus, the variation display of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol may be ended, and the variation display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol may be continued. In addition, after the variation display of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol is ended, the variation display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol may be ended by receiving the second symbol confirmation designated command. .

  Further, in the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal display mode (white o) to the special mode (o or ☆) as the prefetch notice effect, but the present invention is limited to this It is not something that is pre-read advance notice effect, the light emission of game effect LED 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8 L and 8 R during the fluctuation display until the fluctuation display based on the pending storage of the pre-reading object is started The display of an image other than the hold display may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal display mode (white o) to the special mode (o or ☆) as the prefetch notice effect, but the present invention is limited to this Instead of the pre-reading advance notice effect, the color of the hold display may be changed from white which is a normal mode to a color such as blue or red as a special mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the game ball, the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number determination process, and the variation category designation command and the symbol designation By not transmitting the command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the advance notice is not executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the gaming ball, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process. The variation category designation command and the symbol designation command, and the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B are the same as the game ball. The simultaneous detection notification command for notifying the detection is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12, and the effect control CPU 120 receives the simultaneous detection notification command together with the variation category specification command and the symbol specification command. The preview advance notice effect based on the fact that the gaming ball has been detected by the start opening switch 22A may not be executed.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment showed the form which displays a pending | holding display on the 1st pending | holding memory display area 5D and the 2nd pending | holding memory display area 5U provided in the effect display apparatus 5, this invention is limited to this Instead of providing the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a display device different from the effect display device 5 separately, the display device may be provided with the first hold storage display area and the second hold storage display area. You may make it display a pending display.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment showed the form which displays a pending | holding display on the 1st pending | holding memory display area 5D and the 2nd pending | holding memory display area 5U provided in the effect display apparatus 5, this invention is limited to this The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a light emitting device in which a plurality of LEDs are juxtaposed as the first holding storage display area and the second holding storage display area, and the hold display is displayed by the emission of the LEDs in the light emitting device. You may do so. In addition, when the hold display is displayed on the light emitting device as described above, the emission color of the LED corresponding to the hold storage of the advance notice target may be made different from the normal light emission color as the advance notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the game ball, the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number determination process, and the variation category designation command and the symbol designation By not transmitting the command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the advance notice is not executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the gaming ball, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number value determination process. The variation category designation command and the symbol designation command, and the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B are the same as the game ball. The simultaneous detection notification command for notifying that it has been detected is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12, and the effect control CPU 120 performs advance reading notice based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A. If it is determined that a new hold display to be displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D as a special effect ((or ☆) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D, if the simultaneous detection notification command is received, the first hold storage display area 5D is displayed. If a new hold display to be displayed is displayed in the normal mode (white o), it may be determined again.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the determination ratio of the jackpot type is different between the case of becoming a big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and the case of becoming a big hit in the variation display of the second special figure, The invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the jackpot type is the same in the case of a big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and in the case of a big hit in the variation display of the second special figure. Also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the ratio in which the time saving control is performed after the big hit game is different in the case of big hit in the variable display of the first special figure and in the case of big hit in the variable display of the second special figure. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the probability change control after the big hit game end in the case of a big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and the case of a big hit in the variation display of the second special figure The rate of implementation may be different. In addition, as a form that the ratio that the probability change control is carried out after the big hit game is different in the case of big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and the case of big hit in the variation display of the second special figure, one special figure In the case of a big hit in the fluctuation display of, while the percentage of the probability change control being implemented after the end of the big hit game of the big hit is 100%, in the case of a big hit in the fluctuation display of the other special view, the big hit game end The rate at which the probability change control is performed later includes 0% (for example, in the case of a big hit in the variable display of the second special figure, the probability change control is implemented at a rate of 100% after the big hit game of the big hit) On the other hand, if a big hit is made in the first special view of the fluctuation display, probability change control is carried out at a rate of 0% after the big hit game of the big hit ends).

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the ratio of the big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and the percentage of the big hit in the variation display of the second special figure are illustrated as an example, the present invention The variation is not limited, and as the third variation, the ratio of the big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and the percentage of the big hit in the variation display of the second special figure may be different. As a mode in which the ratio of big hit in the variation display of the first special figure and the percentage of big hit in the variation display of the second special figure are different, the ratio of big hit in the variation display of the second special figure is the first special figure It is only necessary that the variation display mode is higher than the big hit ratio, or the big display ratio of the first special figure variable display is higher than the big hit ratio of the second special figure variable display. In the second special view, the ratio of big hit in the variation display of the second special figure is higher than the percentage of large hit in the variation display of the first special figure, and the ratio of big hit in the variation display of the first special figure is the second special diagram. As a form higher than the percentage of big hit in the variation display, the percentage of big hit in the variation display of one special figure is 100%, while the percentage of big hit in the variation display of the other special figure is 0% A certain form is included (for example, it becomes a big hit at the rate of 100% in the variation display of the second special figure, and a big hit at the rate of 0% in the variation display of the first special figure).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the big hit in the variable display of the second special figure, the ratio in which the time reduction control is implemented after the big hit game of the big hit is the big hit in the variable display of the first special figure. The example illustrates a mode that is higher than the rate at which time reduction control is carried out after the end of the big hit game of the big hit, but time saving control is carried out after the end of the big hit game of the big hit when it becomes a big hit in the variable display of the second special view. As a form that is higher than the rate at which time saving control is carried out after the big hit game of the big hit when the big hit ratio in the variable display of the first special figure becomes a big hit, it becomes a big hit in the variable display of the second special figure. If the time-saving control ratio is 100% after the end of the big hit of the big hit when the big hit in the variable display of the first special figure while the big hit of the big hit after the big hit game Form ratio of time reduction control is executed is 0% including.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the big hit in the variable display of the second special figure, the ratio in which the time reduction control is implemented after the big hit game of the big hit is the big hit in the variable display of the first special figure. Although the form which is higher than the rate at which time saving control is carried out after the big hit game end of the big hit is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, when it becomes big hit in the fluctuation indication of figure 1 The rate at which time reduction control is carried out after the big hit game end of the big hit may be higher than the rate at which time reduction control is carried out after the big hit game end of the big hit when the big hit in the variable display of the second special view Also, in the case of a big hit in the second special view of the variable display, when the percentage of time reduction control is implemented after the end of the big hit game of the large hit in the case of the first special figure of the large display Time reduction control after the jackpot gaming termination may be the same as the rate to be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the first starting opening is formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the game ball is hard to win the second starting opening due to the movement of the movable wing piece. Although the form by which the 2nd starting opening is formed by the normally variable winning a prize ball device 6B which changes to the expansion open state which is easy to win a mouth is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, the 1st starting The mouth may be formed by a normally variable winning ball device different from the normally variable winning ball device 6B.

  In the above embodiment, the first starting opening is formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the game ball is hard to win the second starting opening due to the movement of the movable wing piece. Although the second start-up opening is formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B which changes to an open state where it is easy to win in the mouth, the present invention is not limited to this, and normally variable winning The ball device may form a first starting opening, and the normal winning ball device may form a second starting opening.

  In the above embodiment, the first starting opening is formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the game ball is hard to win the second starting opening due to the movement of the movable wing piece. Although the form by which the 2nd starting opening is formed by the normally variable winning a prize ball device 6B which changes to the expansion open state which is easy to win a mouth is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, the 1st starting The mouth and the second starting opening may both be formed by the normal winning ball device.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the normal variable winning ball is changed to the normal open state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the second starting opening and the enlarged open state in which the game ball is easy to win in the second starting opening. Although the embodiment in which the device 6B is provided is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the variable variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is moved to the second starting opening by opening and closing the door to the second starting opening. The game may be changed to a state in which it is difficult to win a prize and a state in which the gaming ball is likely to be won in the second starting opening, and the game may be played by advancing and retracting the plate in the longitudinal and lateral directions on the flow path of the gaming ball. It may be changed into a state in which the ball is less likely to win in the second starting opening and a state in which the gaming ball is more likely to be won in the second starting opening.

  In the above embodiment, a ring buffer in which a write pointer and a read pointer circulate as a transmission command buffer is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a transmission command buffer may be used. A normal buffer in which the write pointer and the read pointer do not circulate may be used. Incidentally, even when using a normal buffer instead of a ring buffer as the transmission command buffer in this way, it is impossible to store commands exceeding the number of buffer areas of the buffer, so the missing command to be sent In order to prevent the occurrence of a problem in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as in the present embodiment, when the first start winning combination and the second starting winning combination occur simultaneously, the variable display based on the first start winning combination is targeted. It is also possible not to transmit a command for executing the pre-reading advance notice effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, by providing 16 buffer areas in the transmission command buffer, the same interrupt transmission can be made when the game ball is simultaneously detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B. The first starting opening winning combination designation command which can be stored in the command buffer, the first reserved memory number notifying command, the symbol specifying command based on the fact that the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, the gaming ball is the first starting opening Variation category command based on having been detected by the switch 22A, second start opening winning combination designation command, second reserved memory number notification command, symbol specification command based on detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B , A variation category command based on detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B, a first variation start command or the first Fluctuation start command, Fluctuation pattern designation command, Fluctuation display result designation command, Game state designation command, 1st pending storage number notification command or 2nd pending storage number notification command, Popular drawing fluctuation start command, Popular drawing fluctuation pattern designated command, Of a total of 17 commands of a figure variation display result designation command and a prize ball number notification command, a symbol designation command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and the game ball is the first start opening switch Although the form which stores a total of 15 commands except the fluctuation category command based on having been detected by 22A in a transmission command buffer and transmits it from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12 is illustrated, the present invention The present invention is not limited to this, and by providing 17 or more buffer areas in the transmission command buffer, the first start can be performed. Even when the game ball is simultaneously detected by the mouth switch 22A and the second start hole switch 22B, all 17 commands are stored in the transmission command buffer and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 You may do so.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as the command that can be stored in the transmission command buffer by the same interrupt, the first starting opening winning combination designating command, the first pending storage number notifying command, and the gaming ball are detected by the first starting opening switch 22A. The symbol specification command based on the game, the variation category command based on the fact that the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, the second starting opening winning combination designation command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the gaming ball is the second A symbol designating command based on detection by the start opening switch 22B, a variation category command based on detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, variation Pattern designating command, variation display result designating command, gaming state designating command, first pending storage number notification command Although a total of 17 commands of the second reserve memory number notification command, the common drawing fluctuation start command, the common drawing fluctuation pattern specification command, the common drawing fluctuation display result specification command, and the award ball number notification command have been illustrated, the present invention The error notification command for notifying that a predetermined error has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the time reduction notification command for notifying the number of times of fluctuation in which the time reduction control is executed are provided without being limited, and these errors are provided. A command that can be stored in the transmission command buffer by the same interrupt may be provided along with the 17 commands, such as a communication command and a notification command for the number of times reduced. In particular, in the embodiment described above, the command that can be stored in the transmission command buffer by the same interrupt includes the prize ball number notification command, but instead of the prize ball number notification command, an error notification command, a time reduction notification command, etc. It is good also as a command which may be stored in a transmitting command buffer by the same interruption. In this case, the prize ball number notification command may notify only the number of prize balls based on the winning on the large winning opening in the big hit game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball is detected by the game ball being detected by the game ball being won by the first start opening, and the game ball is detected by the game ball by the second start hole, and the second start opening is realized. The switch 22B has illustrated the mode in which the game ball is detected, but instead of the first start opening, the first gate is provided in the game area, and instead of the second start opening, the second gate is provided in the game area, the first The first starting opening switch 22A detects the gaming ball when the gaming ball passes through the gate, and the second starting opening switch 22B detects the gaming ball when the gaming ball passes through the second gate. It is good.

  Further, although the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, gaming balls having a predetermined number of balls are inside the gaming machine In addition, the number of balls that have been enclosed so as to be able to circulate and is lent out in response to a player's request for lending, and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of gaming balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored. In these enclosed game machines, not the gaming balls but points or points are awarded to the player, so the points or points given are the game values.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the game ball is shot out from below the game area by the ball striking device, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball striking device may be pachinko game machine 1 The game ball may be launched from the upper position of the game area by providing the game ball at the upper position of the game area.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the embodiment is exemplified in which only the big hit that can obtain many game balls is generated by opening the big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation big hit B is significantly shortened, and the opening time of the big winning opening of the round game is remarkably shortened, so that the player is not recognized that the big prize opening is opened. It may be a sudden big hit that appears to have become a definite change state. In addition, when making these definite variation big hit B the high definite probability big hit, the small hit opening the big winning opening with the same opening pattern as the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the big hit game of the positive variation B, It is possible to generate a state (so-called latent state) in which it is unclear whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probability variation big hit B or the small hit is in the high certainty state or the low certainty state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the example in which the starting opening is two in the first starting opening and the second starting opening is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one starting opening is provided. It is good also as 3 or more starting openings.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two in 1st special drawing and 2nd special drawing is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is one It is good also as three or more special symbols.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol as a display result, and then stop the final stop symbol Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention stops display of the final stop design after variably displaying a plurality of special symbols without including the final stop design as a display result. It may be That is, the final stop symbol to be the display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player includes specific game states (such as a big hit) that are advantageous to the player who can acquire many game media, and plural types of specific game states (such as different expected values of game media that can be acquired) Big hit etc. with different number of rounds), high base state (time saving state) where the condition of award ball payout is more easily established than in normal gaming state, high probability gaming state (high probability state) And a special reach state (eg, super reach), and a state in which the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern based on a jackpot fluctuation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, "the proportions are different" is a concept including that one proportion is 100% and the other proportion is 0%.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 effect display device 22A 1st starting opening switch 22B 2nd starting opening switch 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

The first fluctuation display means or the first fluctuation display means comprises: first fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display based on establishment of the first start condition; and second fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display based on establishment of the second start condition A gaming machine capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a specific display result predetermined as a display result in the variable display of the second variable display means is derived and displayed.
A reserve storage means capable of storing reserve storage for a variable display not yet started when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied;
It is possible to execute, in the variable display performed prior to the variable display corresponding to the pending storage, the prefetching notice effect indicating whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display corresponding to the pending storage. Pre-reading advance notice production execution expedient,
Equipped with
The pre-read advance notice effect execution means targets variable display corresponding to the pending storage stored as the first start condition is satisfied when the first start condition and the second start condition are simultaneously satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a prefetch notice effect targeting variable display corresponding to a pending storage that is stored with the establishment of the second start condition without executing a prefetch notice effect.