JP2019154600A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing operation at the time of power activation.SOLUTION: Control data stored in a ROM 121 is developed in advance in a RAM 122 that can be read at a high speed (steps S81 and S82). In addition, notification data stored in a voice data ROM is developed in advance in a voice RAM that can be read at a high speed (steps S83 and S85). Presentation control error determination processing is performed by using a control program for the presentation control error determination processing included in the control data developed in the processing at the steps S81 and S82. Since the notification data for making a notification of an error is developed in advance in the voice RAM at the steps S83 and S85, an error notification by voice can be made even immediately after power activation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

  There has been proposed a gaming machine that transfers image data from CGROM to VRAM when power supply is started (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the process proceeds to the next process after the transfer of the image data from the CGROM to the VRAM is completed.

JP 2009-72469 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the operation when the power is turned on becomes inappropriate.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably execute an operation when the power is turned on.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
Transfer means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for transferring data from the first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to the second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers control data used by the control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, the processing of steps S81 and S82 is executed), and notification data used for notification is used. , It is transferred with priority over the production data used to produce the production (for example, the processing of step S85 is performed after the processing of steps S83 and S84).
The control means monitors the state of the gaming machine in parallel with the transfer of the effect data (for example, executes the process of step S86 in parallel with the transfer of the effect data started in step S85). It is possible to execute notification (for example, the process of step S87) according to the state of the gaming machine using the notification data,
further,
Display means capable of displaying an image (for example, an effect display device 909);
Information related to the game (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability changing counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (eg, mode name) is output. Information related to the voice (for example, song name), information related to the service using the communication terminal (for example, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code), effect display accompanying driving the movable accessory, that the mission has been achieved Information about the mission display (for example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active display corresponding to changes during execution, operation promotion display, explanation of how to play games and effects Display control means (for example, a microcomputer for effect control). In step 90100, a portion for displaying a hold display by executing steps S90653, S9066, S90659, and S90662, a portion for displaying an effect probability changing counter image by executing step S90684D, and a right by executing step S90684A A portion for displaying a hit promotion notification image), and
Effect execution means (for example, steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (for example, blackout advance notice) that makes the predetermined image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize. Part to perform)
The effect execution means makes it difficult to visually recognize a first visual difficulty effect (for example, an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) that does not make the information related to the game difficult to view as the visual difficulty effect. A first blackout notice) and a second blackout effect that makes it difficult to view information relating to the game, such as an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image. It is possible to execute a notice).
According to such a configuration, the notification using the notification data can be executed even during the transfer of the production data, and the notification corresponding to the malfunction during the transfer of the production data can be executed. Moreover, in the 1st visual difficulty production | presentation, since the information regarding a game is not made difficult to visually recognize, the fall of a game interest can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The transfer means may transfer the notification data after the transfer of the control data is completed (for example, execute the process of S83 after determining Yes in step S82).
According to such a configuration, control using the control data can be executed during the transfer of the production data.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The transfer means transfers the notification data during the transfer of the control data (for example, executes the process of step S91 after determining Yes in step S98, and then executes the process of step S99). It may be.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute notification using the notification data immediately after the power is turned on.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The transfer means may divide and transfer the effect data.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the influence on other processing due to the data transfer for performance.

(B) Other gaming machines of the present invention are:
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
Transfer means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for transferring data from the first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to the second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers control data used by the control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, the processing of steps S81 and S82 is executed), and notification data used for notification is used. , It is transferred with priority over the production data used to produce the production (for example, the processing of step S85 is performed after the processing of steps S83 and S84).
The control means can execute operation control of the variable display means in parallel with the transfer of the production data (for example, the processes in steps S74 to S76 in parallel with the transfer of the production data started in step S85). During the transfer of the production data, the control based on the production data is not executed (when it is determined No in step S701, the process of step S703 is executed).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform the operation control of the variable display means even during the transfer of the production data, and it is possible to suppress problems caused by referring to the data before the transfer.

(C) Other gaming machines of the present invention are:
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
Transfer means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for transferring data from the first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to the second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers control data used by the control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, the processing of steps S81 and S82 is executed), and notification data used for notification is used. , It is transferred with priority over the production data used for production (for example, the processing of step S85 is executed after the processing of steps S91 and S92).
The control means monitors the state of the gaming machine in parallel with the transfer of the effect data (for example, executes the process of step S86 in parallel with the transfer of the effect data started in step S85). It is possible to execute notification (for example, the process of step S87) according to the state of the gaming machine using the notification data,
The notification data includes a plurality of specific notification data (for example, error notification voice data) used for performing a specific notification,
The transfer means transfers one specific notification data (for example, notification data A) before other specific notification data (for example, notification data B) (for example, the processes of steps S91 and S92 are executed) The process of step S93 is executed later).
According to such a configuration, the notification using the notification data can be executed even during the transfer of the production data, and the notification corresponding to the malfunction during the transfer of the production data can be executed.

(D) Other gaming machines of the present invention are:
A gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
Transfer means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for transferring data from the first storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to the second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM),
The transfer means transfers control data used by the control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, the processing of steps S97 and S98 is executed), and the notification data used for notification is used. , It is transferred with priority over the effect data used for performing the effect (for example, the process of step S85 is executed after executing the process of steps S83, S84, S90, and S91).
The control data (for example, control data A) for monitoring the state of the gaming machine is transferred with priority over the notification data (for example, control data B) (for example, the processes of steps S97 and S98 were executed) The process of step S99 is executed later).
According to such a configuration, the state of the gaming machine can be monitored more quickly, and notification using the notification data can be executed even during the transfer of the production data, which causes a problem during the transfer of the production data. Corresponding notification can be executed.

  The modes for carrying out the invention described below include the inventions according to the following (5) to (11). 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine has been provided with a display means for displaying an image as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-122265 (FIG. 20), and the image displayed on the display means is visually recognized. There are things that make difficult visual recognition effects (for example, a blackout notice effect that darkens the display means, an effect effect that an accessory advances in a position overlapping the display area of the displayed image), and visual recognition is difficult A plurality of difficult-to-view effects that differ in degree (for example, the degree of darkening, the range in which the display area and the feature overlap), and after performing the difficult-to-view effect that makes viewing difficult, There was one that performed a visual difficulty effect with a high degree of difficulty. However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the gaming interests may be lowered due to difficulty in visually recognizing information related to the game. In view of this point, provision of a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in gaming interest is desired.

(5) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of executing a game, and a display means (for example, an effect display device 909) capable of displaying an image, and a display means relating to a game Information (for example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability changing counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information on the controlled effect mode (for example, the mode name), information on the sound being output ( For example, a song name), information about a service using a communication terminal (for example, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code), an effect display accompanying driving a movable accessory, a mission display indicating that a mission has been achieved (for example, “Indicates“ I saw Super Reach A ”,“ I saw Reach continuously ”, etc.), active display corresponding to changes during execution, Display control means (for example, steps S90653, S90656, S90659, and S90662 in the microcomputer 90100 for effect control) that can display the work promotion display, information about the way of playing, and the description of the effect. A part that displays a hold display by executing, a part that displays an effect probability changing counter image by executing step S90684D, a part that displays a right-handed promotion notification image by executing step S90684A), and display means Effect execution means (for example, steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100 are executed) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (for example, a blackout advance notice) that makes the predetermined image displayed on the screen difficult to visually recognize. portion The performance executing means includes a first visual difficulty effect (for example, an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image) that is difficult to visually recognize information about the game as the visual difficulty effect. And a second blackout that makes it difficult to view an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image. It is possible to execute a notice). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(6) In the gaming machine of the above (5), the effect execution means executes the first visual difficulty effect at a frequency higher than the second visual difficulty effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 uses the second black Generated by the configuration that the first blackout notice is always executed before the out notice is executed, and the second blackout notice is not executed even when the first blackout notice is executed. The frequency may be (first blackout notice> second blackout). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(7) In the gaming machine of the above (5) or (6), the effect executing means executes a first effect mode (for example, a black effect for a button effect) for executing the second difficult to see effect after executing the first difficult to see effect. In one of the production modes of the notice, the reach blackout notice) and the second production mode (for example, the non-suggested blackout notice) that does not execute the second visual difficulty effect after executing the first visual difficulty production It is good also as being able to perform a visual difficulty production. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (5) to (7), wherein the gaming machine is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the effect execution means is difficult to visually recognize It is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, a super reach effect) that suggests that the effect is controlled as an effect (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 has super PA3′-1 to PA3′-4, PB3). When any variation pattern of '-1 to PB3'-6 is selected, steps S90804 and S908105 can be executed). When the execution of the specific effect is finished, at least the first special effect and the first Special effects capable of executing any of a plurality of types of special effects including two special effects (for example, a normal return effect including a normal return effect A and a normal return effect B). The change pattern of any one of the line means (eg, super PA3′-1, PA3′-2, PB3′-1, PB3′-2, PB3′-5, PB3′-6 in the production control microcomputer 90100) When selected, a part for executing steps S908004 and S908105) and a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a relief effect) for notifying that control is performed in an advantageous state after the special effect is executed. (For example, when one of the variation patterns of super PB3′-5 and PB3′-6 in the effect control microcomputer 90100 is selected, the part that executes steps S908004 and S908105) The means is executed when the first special effect is executed by the special effect executing means and when the second special effect is executed. The notification effect can be executed at different ratios depending on the type (for example, the reliability for the big hit shown by the super reach effect is super reach A <super reach B, and the type of super reach to be executed is super reach A. The normal return effect A is sometimes performed, and the normal return effect B is performed when the super reach B, so that the normal return effect B is higher than the normal return effect A. It is also possible to execute a relief effect at a rate). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (5) to (8), an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality (for example, a game in the game winning microcomputer 90100, even though the game control microcomputer 90100 is closed) A portion for detecting that a ball has been won) and an abnormality detection image (for example, a small abnormality notification display 9025a, a medium abnormality notification display 9025b, Displayed when executing a difficult-to-view effect, including an abnormality display means (for example, a portion for executing step S90664 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) that displays a large abnormality notification display 9025c) on the display means. An anomaly detection image is easier to see than an anomaly detection image that is displayed when the visual difficulty rendering is not executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 43, the medium abnormality notification display 9025b and the large abnormality notification display 9025c that are displayed when the blackout notice is being executed are displayed when the blackout notice is not being executed. It may be easier to visually recognize than the small abnormality notification display 9025a). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of an abnormality.

(10) In any of the above gaming machines (5) to (9), the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, hold display, active display) is at least , A normal mode (for example, “white”), a first specific mode (for example, “red”) with a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (for example, a special suggestion mode) that suggests the contents of the production Specific display means that can be displayed in any display mode including, for example, a portion that can display a hold display in “white” or “red” or a special suggestion mode in the production control microcomputer 90100 of the first modification (See FIG. 44)) and an effect execution means capable of executing the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific aspect (for example, the special suggestion aspect in the effect control microcomputer 90100 of the first modification) And the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then displays the second specific display (see FIGS. 44 (5) and (6)). When the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the specific mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, the micro of the effect control in the first modification) As shown in FIG. 44, the computer 90100 may change the hold display 9053 displayed in the special suggestion mode to “red” 5 seconds after the special zone effect is started. According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the specific mode can be enhanced.

(11) In any one of the above gaming machines (5) to (10), the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, In the display control microcomputer 90100 according to the second modification, after the specific display is displayed by the first mode (for example, special hold) and the display mode of the specific display is changed. Change effect execution means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the second modification shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48). And a change effect execution means according to the first mode as a change effect. After displaying the fixed display, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (for example, blue hold or red hold) having a high degree of advantage (for example, FIGS. 47D and 47E). ) And change notices 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 48 (G) to (I) can be executed), and a specific display is displayed as the change effect by the first mode. After that, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (for example, normal hold) (for example, FIG. C), the change notices 31 and 32 shown in FIG. 48 and the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 48 (F) can be executed, and the specific indication displayed by the third mode is the first mode. The rate of change to the second mode is lower than the specific display displayed by (for example, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then to red hold is There are only change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the super reach is a big hit at the time of winning a prize. The number of determination values is more allocated in the range of-404. In addition, after changing from special hold to normal hold, it may not change to red hold. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a reduction in the effect of performing the change effect.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control data setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process of a modification. It is a figure which shows the data name and the content of data. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of circuit configurations of an effect control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation content in the fluctuation pattern with a super reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control main process which CPU for presentation control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the button production execution lottery table, the button production blackout notice execution lottery table, the reach blackout notice execution lottery table, and the non-suggestion blackout notice execution lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change in effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation stop process in an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of performing blackout notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus 909 in the case of performing a shift display after super reach A. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the effect display apparatus 909 in the case of performing a shift display after super reach B. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the production | presentation display apparatus 909 in case abnormality notification display is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display in the case of displaying a hold display in the special suggestion aspect in the modification 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the final display mode determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in the modification 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the change pattern determination table in the modification 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a variable display effect using such a decorative symbol variable display operation, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted 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. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, based on the occurrence of the start winning, whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”, whether the big hit It is determined which range of determination values the random value MR3 for determining the type and variation pattern type falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

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

  Note that the command shown in FIG. 3A is a part of the effect control command in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and in addition, the main board 11 notifies the effect control board 12 that an error has occurred (error An error command (designating execution of notification) is also provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the extended game. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control CPU 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the start winning determination process, a random number value (for example, random number values MR1 to MR3) is extracted based on the fact that there is a new winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the extracted random number value is set to the first winning winning determination process. A process of setting in the first special figure storage unit 151A or the second special figure storage unit 151B is executed. In addition, a process of determining a display result and a variation pattern type (variation category) in advance based on the extracted random number value (a winning random number determination process) is also executed. Then, settings for transmitting the start opening winning designation command, the reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category command are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 13 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  After executing the initialization process, the control data (control program used by the effect control CPU 120, various tables, effect control patterns, etc.) stored in the ROM 121 is transferred to the RAM 122 and expanded (steps). S81). Then, it waits until the transfer of the control data is completed (step S82).

  In this embodiment, the control data stored in the ROM 121 is expanded in advance in the RAM 122 that can be read at high speed. The effect control CPU 120 reads control data from the RAM 122. By doing so, the control data can be read at a higher speed than reading the control data from the ROM 121, and a delay due to data transfer can be prevented.

  When the transfer of the control data is completed (step S82; Yes), a process of transferring and expanding the notification data (error notification voice data) stored in the voice data ROM to the voice RAM is started (step S83). ). And it waits until the transfer of the data for notification is completed (step S84).

  In this embodiment, the notification data stored in the audio data ROM is developed in advance in an audio RAM that can be read at high speed. The effect control CPU 120 reads control data from the audio RAM. In this way, the notification data can be read out at a higher speed than reading out the notification data from the audio data ROM, and a delay due to data transfer can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, when the power is turned on, the notification data among the audio data stored in the audio data ROM is first developed in the audio RAM. As other audio data stored in the audio data ROM, there is audio data for production (production data). As described above, by developing the notification data first, even when an error is detected immediately after the power is turned on, the error can be notified appropriately.

  When the transfer of the notification data is completed (step S84; Yes), a process of transferring and expanding the production data (production audio data) stored in the audio data ROM to the audio RAM is started (step S85). . Then, the process proceeds to the next process without waiting for the completion of the transfer of the production data. That is, the presentation data is transferred in parallel with other processing (steps S72 to S76 and S86 to S90 described later). In addition, since the process after step S72 is performed repeatedly in a loop, it is also called the loop process of the production control main process.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the effect random number update process, a process (effect control error determination process) for determining whether or not an error in the effect control board 12 is detected is executed (step S86). In the effect control error determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not there is an error that may occur on the effect control board 12 side, such as an activation error of an accessory (movable object, special screen device, etc.), an operation means or a vibration motor abnormality error. If an error is detected, the corresponding error flag is set to the on state.

  The effect control error determination process is executed using a control program for an effect control error determination process included in the control data developed in steps S81 and S82. In this embodiment, since the control program for effect control error determination processing is expanded in advance before entering the loop processing, an error immediately after the power is turned on can be suitably determined.

  Subsequent to the effect control error determination process, an error notification process is executed (step S87). In the error notification process, when an error command notifying that an error has occurred is received from the main board 11 or when an error in the effect control board 12 is detected in step S86, an error notification corresponding to the error is issued. Execute. In the error notification process, when an error is detected, a process of displaying an error notification image corresponding to the error on the image display device 5 and a process of outputting an error notification sound from the speakers 8L and 8R may be executed. Note that the notification data for notifying the error is previously developed in the voice RAM in steps S83 and S85, so that the error notification by voice is possible even immediately after the power is turned on. Therefore, even when an error occurs immediately after the power is turned on, the error can be suitably notified.

  Subsequent to the effect control error determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the completion flag is on (step S88). The completion flag is a flag indicating that the development of the production data to the audio RAM is completed.

  When the completion flag is in the off state (step S88; No), it is determined whether or not the development of the production data into the audio RAM is completed (step S89). If the development of the effect data to the audio RAM has been completed (step S89; Yes), the completion flag is set to the on state (step S90).

  After executing the process of step S90, when the completion flag is in the on state (step S88; Yes), or when the development of the production data to the audio RAM is not completed (step S89; No), step S72 Return to the process.

  When the production data is transferred from the audio data ROM to the audio RAM, the production data may be divided and transferred instead of transferring all at once. In this case, a part of the effect data is transferred in step S85, and in step S89, it is determined whether or not the development of the part of the effect data in the audio RAM is completed. If the development of the part of the effect data into the audio RAM is completed, transfer of the next effect data is started. In this way, the production data may be divided and transferred sequentially. When the development of all the production data is completed, the completion flag may be set to the on state. By doing so, it is possible to prevent data bus congestion and freeze due to batch transfer of large-capacity data. In addition, it is possible to facilitate retry when data transfer fails.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 13 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a specific display for displaying a hold display or a running display (specific display) in the start winning memory display area 5H or the changing special map display area 5I. Processing is executed (step S161).

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control performs one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. The process etc. which determine are included.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the confirmed decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. Also, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

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

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

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the effect control data setting processing. In the effect control data setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the completion flag is on (step S701). The completion flag indicates whether or not the development of the production data into the audio RAM has been completed.

  When the completion flag is in the on state (step S701; Yes), normal effect control data is set (step S702), and the effect control data setting process is finished.

  When the completion flag is not in the on state (step S701; No), the production control data without sound is set (step S703), and the production control data setting process is finished. As described above, when the development of the production data (production audio data) to the audio RAM is not completed, the production control data designating that the audio data is to be read is set. There is a risk that audio data that cannot be referred to may cause a malfunction. Therefore, production control data without sound is set. By doing so, the game can be executed in parallel with the transfer of the production data, and a problem caused by referring to data that has not been transferred can be prevented. It should be noted that the presentation control data without sound includes display control data for displaying on the image display device 5 characters (for example, “reading voice data ...”) to which the voice data is being transferred. Also good. The production control data without sound may be exclusive production control data before the production data is transferred. By doing in this way, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted even if an effect relating to variable display is executed without sound.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, when all the notification data (error notification voice data) is expanded in the voice RAM when the power is turned on, the loop process of the production control main process is started. A part of the notification data that can be executed at least can be developed in the audio RAM, and then the loop process of the effect control main process can be started (the process proceeds).

  In the above-described embodiment, all control data (control program used by the CPU 120 for effect control, various tables, effect control patterns, etc.) is expanded in the RAM 122 when the power is turned on, and then the loop process of the effect control main process is performed. However, it is also possible to enter the loop process of the effect control main process (the process proceeds) after developing the minimum necessary control data in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a production control main process of a modification in which a part of the notification data is expanded in the audio RAM and then enters the loop process of the production control main process. In FIG. 16, the same step number is assigned to the same process as the effect control main process of the above embodiment, and the description is omitted.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16, when the transfer of the control data is completed (step S82; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is notification data that is part of the notification data stored in the audio data ROM. A process of transferring A to the audio RAM and expanding it is started (step S91). Then, it waits until the transfer of the notification data A is completed (step S92).

  When the transfer of the notification data A is completed (step S92; Yes), a process for transferring and expanding the production data to the audio RAM is started (step S85), and the notification data stored in the audio data ROM is updated. The process of transferring the remaining notification data B to the audio RAM and expanding it is started (step S93).

  The notification data A may be audio data that can execute a minimum error notification. For example, when there are a plurality of types of audio data for informing the same error, one type of audio data for informing one error is the informing data A and other types of informing for the one error. The audio data may be the notification data B.

  For example, when there is error notification sound data corresponding to a plurality of characters (such as effect mode) as the notification data, the notification data A is the character of the error notification sound data as shown in FIG. It is audio data corresponding to A, and the notification data B may be audio data corresponding to other than the character A in the error notification audio data.

  In this way, since only the necessary notification data is expanded and the process proceeds, the process can proceed to the loop process more quickly, and the process (steps S74 to S76) for performing the production more quickly Error processing (steps S86 and S87) can be executed.

  In the process of FIG. 16, when the completion flag is in an off state (step S88; No), it is determined whether or not the completion flag 2 is in an on state (step S94). The completion flag 2 is a flag indicating that the development of the notification data B into the audio RAM has been completed.

  When the completion flag 2 is in the off state (step S94; No), it is determined whether or not the development of the notification data B into the audio RAM is completed (step S95). If the development of the notification data B into the audio RAM has been completed (step S95; Yes), the completion flag 2 is set to the on state (step S96), and the process returns to step S72. If the development of the notification data B to the audio RAM has not been completed (step S95; No), the processing returns to step S72.

  When the completion flag 2 is in an off state, that is, when error notification using the notification data is performed in step S87 before the completion of the development of the notification data B, the notification is performed using the notification data B ( Even in the production mode and the like, the same content may be notified using the notification data A. By doing in this way, even when an error occurs immediately after the power is turned on, since the minimum notification data A is developed in advance, an error notification by voice can be executed. In addition, the process may proceed to the loop process at an earlier stage than the case where the process proceeds to the loop process after waiting for the development of all the notification data (the process for executing the effect and the error notification process can be executed). it can.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process according to a modification in which a part of the control data is expanded in the RAM 122 and enters the loop process of the effect control main process in addition to the process of FIG. In FIG. 17, the same process as the effect control main process of FIG. In addition to the processing in FIG. 13, a part of the control data may be expanded in the RAM 122 before entering the loop processing of the effect control main processing. That is, all the notification data in FIG. 17 may be transferred in advance.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 17, following the initialization process of S71, the effect control CPU 120 transfers the control data A, which is part of the control data stored in the ROM 121, to the RAM 122 for expansion. Is started (step S97). Then, it waits until the transfer of the control data A is completed (step S98).

  When the transfer of the control data A is completed (step S98; Yes), the process proceeds to step S91. Thereafter, before entering the loop process, a process of transferring and expanding the control data B, which is the remaining control data stored in the ROM 121, to the RAM 122 is started (step S99).

  The control data A may be data that can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 with minimum control. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the control program used by the effect control CPU 120 (a program corresponding to a process included in the loop process of the effect control main process such as an error monitoring program) is the control data A, and Control data such as a table and a production control pattern (control pattern data for lamps and accessories) may be the control data B.

  By doing in this way, since only the necessary control data A is expanded and the process proceeds, it is possible to proceed to the loop process more quickly, and the process for performing the production more quickly (steps S74 to S76). Alternatively, error processing (steps S86 and S87) can be executed. Even when an error occurs immediately after the power is turned on, the control data A for error processing is developed in advance, so that suitable error determination and notification can be executed. In addition, the process proceeds to the loop process at an earlier stage than the case where the process proceeds to the loop process after waiting for the development of all the control data (the process for executing the effect and the error notification process can be executed). it can.

  In the process of FIG. 17, when the completion flag is in an off state (step S88; No), it is determined whether or not the completion flag 3 is in an on state (step S100). The completion flag 3 is a flag indicating that the development of the control data B into the RAM 122 has been completed.

  If the completion flag 3 is off (step S100; No), it is determined whether or not the development of the control data B to the RAM 122 has been completed (step S101). If the development of the control data B to the RAM 122 has been completed (step S101; Yes), the completion flag 3 is set to the on state (step S102), and the process returns to step S72. If the development of the control data B to the RAM 122 has not been completed (step S101; No), the process returns to step S72. If the completion flag 3 is on (step S100; Yes), the process proceeds to step S94.

  In the case where the completion flag 3 is in the off state, if the processing or effect using the control data B is executed, the control may be performed so that the effect that does not use the control data B is executed. For example, what is necessary is just to alert | report that the alternative production and the control data B are transferring.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notification data and the production data are described as audio data, but may be image data or video data. Further, the control data is transferred from the ROM 121 to the RAM 122, and the notification data and the effect data are transferred from the voice data ROM to the voice RAM. The data transfer destination storage means (RAM) may be one or three or more.

  For example, the effect control board 12 is provided with a plurality of ROMs such as a ROM 121 for storing programs for effect control, fixed data, etc., an audio data ROM for storing audio data, and a CGROM for storing image data. You may make it memorize | store in ROM. Also, since image (video) data has a large data capacity, a large-capacity RAM is required if all image data is to be expanded in advance in the RAM. Therefore, only a part of the image data may be developed in the RAM in advance, and the other image data may be read each time it is used. In this case, the image data previously developed in the RAM may be an image that is frequently used. In this way, high-speed image display control can be realized.

  One RAM may be used for developing various data, and control data, notification data (audio data), and image data may be developed in one RAM. In this case, the development destination of various data may be random, or an area (address) to be developed for each data may be determined in advance. By predetermining the area to be developed for each data, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of bugs during data transfer and simplify the processing.

  When storing control data, notification data (sound data), and image data in one ROM, if the control data, notification data (sound data), and image data are read each time they are used, the ROM and The amount of data bus communication between CPUs increases, and the time for which the data bus is occupied by the data to be transferred is long, which may cause delays in data transfer and congestion. At least a part of the control data, notification data (sound data), and image data stored in one ROM is preliminarily developed in the RAM, thereby preventing such data transfer delays and traffic jams. be able to.

  Also, a plurality of RAMs may be provided, and control data, notification data (audio data), and image data may be developed in parallel on the plurality of RAMs. Then, the control data, the notification data (audio data), and the image data may be read from the expanded RAM. In this way, various data can be read from a plurality of RAMs, so that the data reading speed can be improved.

  The control pattern data of the lamp and the accessory included in the control data may not be expanded in the RAM in advance, but may be expanded in the RAM every time it is used. If the capacity of the area where the data on the RAM can be expanded is larger than the capacity of the data read from the ROM, the new data may be overwritten and expanded. By doing so, it is not necessary to increase the capacity of the RAM, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

  The effect control board 12 may be modularized as a separate board (for example, a CPU + RAM board, a ROM board, an I / O board, etc.) for each component. By doing in this way, a board | substrate can be comprised by combining a module according to a function (the number and capacity | capacitance of ROM and RAM, a difference in I / O). In addition, the parts can be shared, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, at least a part of the notification data transfer is waited for and the process proceeds to the loop process. However, after the notification data transfer is started, the process proceeds to the loop process. Good. In this case, if an error occurs before the transfer of the notification data is completed, the fact that the error has occurred is stored, and error notification by voice using the notification data is executed after the transfer of the notification data is completed. It may be. By doing so, it becomes possible to detect an error more quickly and to notify the error using the notification data after the transfer of the notification data is completed.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold storage display in the pre-reading notice effect is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, or the second Although it was the same regardless of whether the game ball was generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening, the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening The display mode (color, shape, etc.) depends on whether it is generated based on the start winning or based on the starting winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the second start winning opening. ) May be different.

  When the gaming state is in a probable change state, it is determined that the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the jackpot gaming state ends, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until probability change control is complete | finished based on the display result in the variable display used as object. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples described later, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there is a change or addition in a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Moreover, it is good also as combining all or one part structure arbitrarily among the structure shown to embodiment mentioned above and each modification, and the structure shown to the below-mentioned embodiment and each modification.

  In addition, it should be thought that the above-described embodiment and the later-described embodiment disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the above description and the descriptions below, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing a game, and a control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for controlling the operation of the gaming machine, Transfer means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) for transferring data from storage means (for example, ROM 121 or voice data ROM) to second storage means (for example, RAM 122 or voice RAM), and the transfer means has power for the gaming machine. The control data used by the control means when the supply is started (for example, the processes of steps S81 and S82 are executed), and the notification data used for notification is used for presentation. The data is transferred with priority over the data (for example, the processing of step S85 is performed after the processing of steps S83 and S84), and the control means The state of the gaming machine is monitored in parallel with the transfer of outgoing data (for example, the process of step S86 is executed in parallel with the transfer of presentation data started in step S85), and the notification data is used. Notification according to the state of the gaming machine (for example, processing in step S87) can be executed, and further, display means (for example, an effect display device 909) capable of displaying an image, and information related to the game (for example, on the display means) Interface image including on-hold display, effect probability change counter image, and right-handed promotion notification image In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (eg, mode name), information related to the output audio (eg, song name) , Information related to services using communication terminals (for example, acquisition points, items, two-dimensional codes), driving movable objects Effect display, mission display showing mission completion (for example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active display corresponding to changes during execution, operation promotion display , Display control means capable of displaying a game method and information on the description of the effect) (for example, executing steps S90653, S90656, S90659, and S90662 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) Displayed on the display means, a portion for displaying the onset display by executing step S90684D, a portion for displaying the right-handed acceleration notification image by executing step S90684A), and the display means. The displayed image is in a difficult-to-view state. And an effect execution means (for example, a portion for executing steps S904510 and S904514 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a difficult-to-view effect (for example, blackout notice). As a difficult effect, a first visual difficulty effect (for example, a first blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) that does not make it difficult to visually recognize information related to the game; It is possible to execute a second visual difficulty effect (for example, a second blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) that makes the information related to the game difficult to view. A gaming machine is mentioned.

  According to such a configuration, the notification using the notification data can be executed even during the transfer of the production data, and the notification corresponding to the malfunction during the transfer of the production data can be executed. Moreover, in the 1st visual difficulty production | presentation, since the information regarding a game is not made difficult to visually recognize, the fall of a game interest can be prevented.

  In addition, as a notification executed using the notification data according to the state of the gaming machine, a display according to the state of the gaming machine (for example, an error display in an error occurrence state) is displayed on the display means for displaying information relating to the game. When performing, it is desirable not to make the display (error display) difficult to view regardless of whether or not the difficult viewing effect is performed. At that time, when the display (error display) is being performed, the visual difficulty presentation itself may not be performed, or the visual difficulty presentation is performed but the display (error display) is not made difficult to view. Also good. By doing so, the state of the gaming machine (for example, an error occurrence state) can be surely notified to the player or the staff of the game hall by the display (error display).

  Furthermore, notification using the notification data can be executed even during the transfer of the production data, the notification corresponding to the malfunction during the transfer of the production data can be executed, and the deterioration of the game entertainment can be prevented. As an example of the form of the gaming machine, it is a gaming machine that can execute a game, and can display an image (for example, an effect display device 909), and information on the game (for example, an interface including a hold display) on the display means An image, an effect change counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image, as well as information related to the controlled effect mode (eg, mode name), information related to the output audio (eg, song name), and communication terminal Information related to the service (eg, acquisition points, items, 2D codes), effect display associated with driving movable objects, Mission display (for example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active display corresponding to changes during operation, operation promotion display, how to play Display control means capable of displaying information related to the description of the effect (for example, display of the hold display by executing steps S90653, S9066, S90659, S90662 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) A portion that displays an effect probability variation counter image by executing step S90684D, a portion that displays a right-handed promotion notification image by executing step S90684A), and a predetermined image displayed on the display means. Visual difficulty effect (for example, black Production execution means (for example, a portion of steps 9090410 and S904514 in the production control microcomputer 90100) that can execute an out-notice, and the production execution means makes it difficult to view information related to the game as a difficult-to-view effect. First visual difficulty that does not appear (for example, a first blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image), and second visual that makes information related to the game difficult to see There is a gaming machine that can execute difficult effects (for example, a second blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image). Below, an example of the form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 19 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 901 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape that is provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. And the board 906).

  A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 903 is provided on the lower surface of the glass door frame 902. Under the hitting ball supply tray 903, an extra ball receiving tray 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 903, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 905 for emitting hitting balls are provided. A game board 906 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 902. The game board 906 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 906 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 907 is formed on the front surface of the game board 906 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 904 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to a stick controller 90122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). Note that the stick controller 90122 is provided with a predetermined operation finger by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 90122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 90121 (see FIG. 21) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 90125 (see FIG. 21) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 90121 is provided inside an operation rod of the stick controller 90122. 21). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 21) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 90122. The stick controller 90122 incorporates a vibrator motor 90126 (see FIG. 21) for causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 903 may be operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by, for example, pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 90122). A possible push button 90120 is provided. The push button 90120 may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 90124 (see FIG. 21) for detecting a player's operation act on the push button 90120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 90120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 19, the mounting positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate, while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 are not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 907, an effect display device 909 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 909 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 909 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas. However, the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 909. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 909 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 908a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 909 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 908a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 908b, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 909 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  In addition, in the effect display device 909, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 909 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the effect symbol display is performed as a liquid crystal display effect in the effect display device 909. However, the effect performed in the effect display device 909 is the one shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic may be executed, and an effect may be executed in which the result of the story is displayed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination or the variation pattern. For example, perform a battle effect where professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight, perform an effect to win the game and battle if it is a big hit, and perform an effect to defeat the game and battle if it is off Also good. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 909, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d for displaying the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol in which the variable symbol of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variation symbol of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 90100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 909, for example, the effect contents including the effect symbol change display disappear from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 909 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the current variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 909c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 909d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, it is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 909c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the deviation). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  When the big special symbol display 908b is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the fourth special symbol display area 909d for the second special symbol is displayed in a display color reminiscent of the big hit (a display color different from the loss). The For example, it is displayed in blue when it is off, while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable jackpot or normal jackpot). Also, the display color may be different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a big winning opening, and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, The display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the game. Even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and a jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The display color may be varied depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to the difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The display color may be varied depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win the mouth.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, a case where the fourth symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 909. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 909c and 909d are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 909. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be performed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing a display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  On the right side of the effect display device 909, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 908a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 908a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the first special symbol display 908a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Also, on the right side of the effect display device 909 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 908a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 908b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 908b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 908b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. The first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 908a and the second special symbol indicator 908b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 908a and 908b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 9013 or the second start winning opening) After passing 9014 (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) The state is started and the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 909, a winning device having a first start winning port 9013 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 9013 is guided to the back of the game board 906 and detected by the first start opening switch 9013a. In this embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to win the first start winning opening 9013 when the game ball is launched into the left area of the game area 907 (so-called left strike). Yes.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 909, there is provided a variable winning ball device 9015 having a gate 9032 through which a game ball can pass and a second start winning port 9014 through which the game ball can win. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 9014 is guided to the back of the game board 906 and detected by the second start opening switch 9014a. In this embodiment, when a game ball is launched into the area on the right side of the game area 907 (so-called right strike), the game ball can pass through the gate 9032 and the second start winning opening 9014 It is configured to be able to win. The variable winning ball device 9015 is opened by a solenoid 9016. When the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning port 9014 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. Further, in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning port 9014. Note that in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 9013 and the second start winning opening 9014 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 9015 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading toward the variable winning ball device 9015 is very likely to win the second start winning port 9014.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, a variable winning ball device 9015 that opens and closes only with respect to the second start winning opening 9014 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 9014 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  Above the second special symbol display 908b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 9014, that is, the second reserved storage number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 9018b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 908b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, further above the second special symbol hold memory display 9018b, the number of valid winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 9018a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 9018a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 908a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 909, a hold storage display unit 9018c for displaying one of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is provided. For example, the reserved memory display unit 9018c displays the first reserved memory number in the low base state, while displaying the second reserved memory number in the high base state. Note that the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be individually displayed. Moreover, you may comprise so that the total pending memory display part which displays the total pending memory number which is the total number of the 1st pending memory number and the 2nd pending memory number may be provided. With this configuration, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met. Further, in such a configuration, the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 9013 and the second starting winning opening 9014 in the combined hold storage display unit. So that it can be recognized whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). It may be configured.

  Hereinafter, the on-hold storage display unit 9018c and the range surrounding the on-hold storage display unit 9018c may be collectively referred to as an “interface image”.

  The effect display device 909 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 908a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 908b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a is synchronized with the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b, the effect display device 909 causes the jackpot to be recalled. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a special variable winning ball device 9020 for forming a big winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball device 9020 includes an opening / closing plate, and is specified when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a and when a specific display result is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. Controlled to gaming state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result. For example, in this embodiment, there is a jackpot symbol. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means that can be changed between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state. There is a big hit gaming state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 that can be changed between the closed state and the closed state is opened. For example, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the specific display result, the big hit game state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed version that is in the closed state is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 9021, so that the large winning opening that becomes the winning area is in the open state. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 9023. In this embodiment, the game ball is configured to be able to win a big winning opening when a right strike is made.

  On the left side of the effect display device 909, a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 9010 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 9010 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 9010 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. Further, the normal symbol display 9010 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting “○” and “×”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 9015 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 9014). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 9010, a normal symbol hold storage display 9041 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 9032 is provided. Every time there is a game ball passing through the gate 9032, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the normal symbol holding storage display 9041 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). In this case, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 may shift to a high base state in which the opening time and the number of times of opening are increased.

  At the bottom of the game board 906, there is an out port 9026 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Also, four speakers 9027 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper and lower left and outer sides of the game area 907. A frame LED 9028 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 907.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating a ball striking operation handle 905 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 907. ) Is provided. In this embodiment, a hitting ball launching device capable of firing 100 balls per minute (one ball every 0.6 seconds) is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 907 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 907, and then descends the game area 907.

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9013 and is detected by the first start opening switch 9013a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 908a starts variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 9013. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (four).

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 9014 and is detected by the second start port switch 9014a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (eg, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 908b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 9014. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (four).

  In this embodiment, when the 15R probability variation big hit or the 4R probability variation big hit is reached, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is easily started and won (ie, the special symbol indicators 908a and 908b and A transition is made to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the variable display execution condition in the effect display device 909 is easily established. In the case of the high base state, for example, the frequency that the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened is increased or the time that the variable winning ball device 9015 is open is extended compared to the case where the high base state is not high. It becomes easier to win a start.

  The “15R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to the big round gaming state of 15 rounds and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state are continued.

  “4R probability variable big hit” is a big hit that is controlled to a four-round big hit gaming state, and shifts to the probability changed state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Are also migrated). Then, until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (50 times), the probability variation state and the time reduction state are continued.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display 9010 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state). That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 9015 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 9010 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, by changing to the short time state (special symbol short time state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and staging symbols is shortened. The frequency at which the production symbol changes is increased (in other words, the reserved memory is quickly digested), and the situation in which an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 9031. FIG. 20 also shows a payout control board 9037, an effect control board 9080, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 90560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 901 according to a program is mounted on the main board 9031. The game control microcomputer 90560 includes a ROM 9054 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 9055 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 9056 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 9057. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 9054 and the RAM 9055 are built in the game control microcomputer 90560. That is, the game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 9056 and the RAM 9055, and the ROM 9054 may be external or built-in. Further, the I / O port unit 9057 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 90560 further includes a random number circuit 90503 for generating hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 9055 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 9055 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 9055 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 90560, the CPU 9056 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 9054. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 9056 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 9031.

  The random number circuit 90503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 90503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 90503 has a numeric data update range selection / setting function (initial value selection / setting function and upper limit selection / setting function), numeric data update rule selection / setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 90560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 9054 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 90560). The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 90503 can be further improved.

  An input driver circuit 9058 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 to the game control microcomputer 90560 is also mounted on the main board 9031. Also, an output circuit 9059 for driving a solenoid 9016 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 9015 and a solenoid 9021 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 9020 for forming a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 90560 is also provided. 9031.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 9010 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control is performed on the display 9018a, the second special symbol storage memory display 9018b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 9041.

  An information output circuit 9064 for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 90160 is also mounted on the main board 9031.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 9080 instructs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 90560 via the relay board 9077. An effect control command is received, and display control of an effect display device 909 that variably displays effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 9080 controls the display of the frame LED 9028 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 9035, and from the speaker 9027 via the audio output board 9070. Control the sound output.

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 9077, the effect control board 9080, the lamp driver board 9035, and the audio output board 9070. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 9035 and the audio output board 9070, only the effect control board 9080 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 9080 has an effect control CPU 90101 and an effect control microcomputer 90100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 90100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 9080, the effect control CPU 90101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 9031 input via the relay board 9077 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 90102 and the input port 90103. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 90109 to perform display control of the effect display device 909 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 90109 that performs display control of the effect display device 909 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90100 is mounted on the effect control board 9080. The VDP 90109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 90100, and maps the VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. The VDP 90109 then outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 909 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 90101 outputs to the VDP 90109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 909, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols), and background image data. ROM. The VDP 90109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to a command from the effect control CPU 90101. The VDP 90109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 90102 on the effect control board 9080. The input driver 90102 allows the signal input from the relay board 9077 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 9080 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 9031 is allowed to pass through the relay board 9077 only in the direction toward the effect control board 9080 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 9080 to the relay board 9077). The unidirectional circuit 9074 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 21 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 9031 via the output port 90571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 9077 to the inside of the main board 9031 is restricted. That is, a signal from the relay board 9077 does not enter the inside of the main board 9031 (the game control microcomputer 90560 side). The output port 90571 is a part of the I / O port unit 9057 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 90571 (on the relay board 9077 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 90121 of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 90125 via the input port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 90120 has been detected from the push sensor 90124 via the input port 90106. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 90123 via the input port 90106. . Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port 90105, thereby causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 9035 via the output port 90105. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 9070 via the output port 90104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 9035, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 90352 through the input driver 90351. The LED driver 90352 supplies a current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 9028 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 9070, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 90703 via the input driver 90702. The voice synthesizing IC 90703 generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit 90705. The amplifier circuit 90705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 90703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 90706, to the speaker 9027. The audio data ROM 90704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design). Also, the voice synthesis IC 90703 generates a voice and outputs it to the speaker 9027 when a predetermined request is received from the effect control board 9080.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 90560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 executes a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid or not. The main processing after step S901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 9056 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S901). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S902), and a stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S903). In step S902, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 90560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S904). By the processing in step S904, CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits), are set (initialized).

  The game control microcomputer 90560 used in this embodiment also includes an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC).

  Next, the CPU 9056 sets the RAM 9055 to an accessible state (step S905), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  A software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 9031) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 9037). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S906). Note that the CPU 9056 may check the state of the clear signal only once through the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S906, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirmation is made (step S907). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. If it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 9056 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 9056 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, in the power supply stop process, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area. In step S907, the flag is set. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping power supply is stored, the CPU 9056 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S908). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 9056 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S908, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of power supply stop, the initialization process (the process of steps S9010 to S9014) executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of power supply is performed. Execute.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 9056 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set as a pointer (step S9041), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 9055) (step S9042). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. By the processing in steps S9041 and S9042, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of payout prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 9056 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 9054 as a pointer (step S9043). In addition, the CPU 9056 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S9044). Then, control goes to a step S9015.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 9056 first performs a RAM clear process (step S9010). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 9055. In addition, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 9054 is set as a pointer (step S9011), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S9012).

  By the processing in steps S9011 and S9012, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in a flag for performing the above.

  The CPU 9056 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 9054 as a pointer (step S9013), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board to the sub board according to the contents. Processing is executed (step S9014). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 909, an initialization command to the payout control board 9037, or the like can be used.

  In addition, the CPU 9056 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 90503 (step S9015).

  The CPU 9056 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 90560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S9016). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 9056 first disables the interrupt (step S9017), executes the initial value random number update process (step S9018a) and the display random number update process (step S9018b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S9019). That is, the CPU 9056 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol for generating a jackpot or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 909, a variable winning ball device 9015, a ball payout device 9097 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 908. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  In addition, when the display random number update process is executed, the interrupt disabled state is executed by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process also in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same processing is also executed in steps S9026 and S9027 of the interrupt processing), so as to avoid competing with the processing in the timer interrupt processing. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of steps S9018a and S9018b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S9018a and S9018b.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main process, specifically, during a period in which interrupts are permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S9017 to S9019, the CPU 9056 of the game control microcomputer 90560 A timer interrupt process that is activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt is executed. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 9056 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) that detects whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not it is turned on) (step S9020). The CPU 9056 inputs detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 via the switch circuit 9058, and detects the input of each switch. (Switch processing: step S9021). Specifically, if the state of the input port to which the detection signal of each switch is input is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 9056 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display device 908, the normal symbol display device 9010, the special symbol reservation storage display device 9018, and the normal symbol reservation storage display device 9041 (step S9022). For the special symbol display 908 and the normal symbol display 9010, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed in accordance with the contents of the output buffer set in steps S9036 and S9037.

  Next, the CPU 9056 executes a winning notification process for detecting the occurrence of an abnormal winning at the special winning opening and notifying the abnormality (step S9024). Specifically, when CPU 9056 detects the input of count switch 9023 even though the big prize opening is closed, CPU 9056 transmits an abnormality detection designation command indicating that an abnormality has occurred to effect control microcomputer 90100. Take control.

  After step S9024, the CPU 9056 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determination per ordinary symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S9025). ). Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S9026). Further, the CPU 9056 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S9027).

Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 ′ (MR1 ′): Determines the type of jackpot (15R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot described later) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 ′ (MR2 ′): Determines the type (type) of the variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 ′ (MR3 ′): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 ′ (MR4 ′): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determination per normal symbol)
(5) Random 5 ′ (MR5 ′): The initial value of random 4 ′ is determined (for determining the random 4 ′ initial value).
(6) Random 6 ′ (MR6 ′): Determines the type per normal symbol (for determining the type per normal symbol)
(7) Random 7 '(MR7'): A normal symbol variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for normal symbol variation pattern determination)

  In step S9025, the game control microcomputer 90560 generates (1) a big hit type determination random number, (4) a normal symbol per determination random number, and (6) a normal symbol per type determination random number. Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2 ′, random 3 ′, random 7 ′) or initial value random numbers (random 5 ′).

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol process processing (step S9028). In the special symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 901 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state. Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S9029). In the normal symbol process, the corresponding process is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order. The value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs a process of transmitting an effect control command related to the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol to the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect symbol command control process: step S9030). It should be noted that the fact that the variation of the effect symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol means that the variation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs an information output process for outputting data such as a start port signal supplied to the hall management computer, a symbol determination number 1 signal, a symbol determination number 2 signal, a jackpot 1 to 3 signal, a time reduction signal, and the like. (Step S9031).

  Further, the CPU 9056 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 (step S9032). Specifically, the payout control microchip mounted on the payout control board 9037 in response to winning detection based on one of the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a and the count switch 9023 being turned on. A payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 9097 in response to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  Further, a test terminal process, which is a process for outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S9033). In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 outputs the contents related to the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port. (Step S9034: output process). Then, the CPU 9056 executes a storage process for checking increase / decrease in the number of reserved storage (step S9035).

  Further, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S9036). Further, the CPU 9056 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S9037).

  Next, the CPU 9056 performs status display lamp display processing for setting status display control data for displaying each status display lamp in the output buffer for setting status display control data (step S9038). In this case, when the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability variation state), the state display control data for displaying the state indicator lamp indicating the high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may make it do.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S9039), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S9021 to S9039 (excluding steps S9031 and 9033) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  If the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the effect display device 909 are shifted and stopped, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variable display is started. There may be a case where a predetermined combination of effects that does not reach reach is stopped and displayed without reaching reach. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “non-reach” (also referred to as “normally shift”) in a case where the variable display result is a loss symbol.

  If the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the effect display device 909 are shifted and stopped, the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed after the effect symbol variable display is started. After reaching the reach state, a reach effect is executed, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not eventually become a jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach out”) when the variable display result is “out of”.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. Finally, the effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 909L, 909C, and 909R of the effect display device 909.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern of the effect symbol prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 24, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1′-1 to the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of non-reach PA1′-4 is prepared. In addition, normal PA2′-1 to normal PA2′-2 and normal PB2′-1 to normal P2′-1 and normal P2′-2 are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach”. Variation patterns of PB2'-2, super PA3'-1 to super PA3'-2, super PB3'-1 to super PB3'-2 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1'-4 which is used when not reaching and has the effect of pseudo-continuous, re-change is performed once. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2′-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the non-reach PA1′-2 used when not reaching is a fluctuation pattern for shortening fluctuation, and the fluctuation time of the effect design is shortened to a short time (3.0 seconds in this example). The Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2′-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous, when the super PA 3′-1 to the super PA 3′-2 are used, the re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation means that the variable display of the effect symbol is executed again after temporarily stopping the effect symbol that is once deviated from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, in this embodiment, normal PA2′-3 to normal PA2′-4 and normal PB2′− are used as the variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol. Variation patterns of 3 to normal PB2′-4, super PA3′-3 to super PA3′-4, super PB3′-3 to super PB3′-6 are prepared.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24, when the normal PB2′-3 is used among the variation patterns accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effects, the re-variation is performed once. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2′-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Further, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when the super PA 3'-3 to the super PA 3'-4 are used, the re-variation is performed three times.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the variation time is fixedly determined according to the type of reach (for example, the variation time is 32 in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream). In the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds). For example, even in the case of the same type of Super Reach Depending on the total number of pending storage, the variation time may be varied. For example, even when the same type of super reach is involved, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, as a super reach effect, a super reach A in which the teammate character battles with the boss character A and a super reach B in which the teammate character battles with the boss character B are provided. Regardless of the super reach, if the ally character wins, it will be a big hit, and if it is defeated, a loss will be displayed. Superreach A is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image (for example, a background image) excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability changing counter image, which will be described later, and superreach B is an interface image, right, This is an effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including a hit promotion notification image and an effect probability variation counter image.

  Further, among the variation patterns used for reaching, when using super PB3′-5 to super PB3′-6, it is displayed that the result will be off after the corresponding super reach, and then the relief effect. After that, a big hit is displayed.

  The relief effect is an effect of notifying that a big hit has been made after it is suggested that the relief effect has occurred. In this embodiment, the common relief effect is executed regardless of which super reach was executed immediately before the display of the missed display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when Super Reach A is executed, a relief effect that wins against Boss Character A can be executed, and when Super Reach B is executed, a relief effect that wins against Boss Character B can be executed. It may be there.

  In this embodiment, only the super PB3'-5 and the super PB3'-6 that do not involve the pseudo-continuous are provided as the variation pattern accompanied by the relief effect. When the off-line display is made, the player recognizes that no relief effect is generated. Therefore, if a variation pattern with a relief effect is provided together with the pseudo-ream, the player will have a sense of expectation for the execution of the remedial effect even if the display is shifted to super reach after the pseudo-ream. Can be given.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of performing the display after the end of super reach, it is necessary to notify the player of the end of super reach before the start of display after the end of super reach. A normal return effect for displaying the normal return message on the entire screen of the effect display device 9 'is executed. A normal return display A that darkens the entire screen is displayed after super-reach A is finished and until the start of the off-display, and after super-reach B is finished and off-display is started. A normal return display B for displaying a predetermined character and darkening the periphery of the predetermined character is displayed. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the normal return display A may be referred to as “normal return effect A”, and the effect of displaying the normal return display B may be referred to as “normal return effect B”.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing the effect contents in the variation pattern with super reach. Here, the contents of the effect of the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-continuous will be described. In FIG. 25 (A), the super PB 3'-3 that becomes a big hit through the super reach A, the super PB 3'-1 that becomes the big hit through the super reach A, and the fact that it is out of the super reach A are temporarily displayed. After that, the contents of the effect with the super PB 3'-5 that is a big hit through the relief effect are shown.

  For example, the pre-reach display is performed from the timing T0 at which the change of the special symbol is started, the normal reach is displayed from the reach timing T1, and the super reach A is executed from the timing T2 at which the reach is developed. At that time, when the variation pattern is Super PB3′-3, a Super Reach A victory effect in which the ally character wins against the boss character A is executed, and when the variation pattern is Super PB3′-1, 3′-5. The super reach A defeat effect is executed in which the ally character is defeated by the boss character A who is the enemy character.

  When the variation pattern is Super PB3′-3, the jackpot display is performed from the timing T3 at which the super reach production ends to the timing T5 at which the variation of the special symbol ends (22.75 seconds after the variation starts). . When the variation pattern is super PB3'-1, after the normal return effect A is performed from the timing T3 at which the super reach effect ends to the predetermined timing T4, the timing T5 at which the variation of the special symbol ends (change start) Until 22.75 seconds later). When the variation pattern is the super PB3′-5, after the normal return effect A is performed from the timing T3 at which the super reach effect is finished to the predetermined timing T4, a shift display is performed, and the timing T5 (22 from the start of change) is displayed. (.75 seconds later), the relief effect is started, and the jackpot display is performed from the timing T6 when the relief effect ends to the timing T7 when the variation of the special symbol ends (32.75 seconds after the change starts).

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect pattern A that displays the jackpot display after the Super Reach A victory effect, and the effect pattern that performs the relief effect and the jackpot display after the lag display after the Super Reach A defeat effect. The variation patterns corresponding to B are different variation patterns, but may be a common variation pattern. For example, when the variation time in the common variation pattern is 32.75 seconds, the production time of the production pattern A is 22.75 seconds, and the production time of the production pattern B is 32.75 seconds, When the effect is executed, a big hit pre-start video indicating that the big hit is started in the period from the timing when the effect of the effect pattern A ends (22.75 seconds after the change starts) until the change stops. It may be displayed. As a result, the production pattern can be increased without increasing the number of variation patterns, so that the storage capacity can be saved.

  In FIG. 25 (B), the super PB 3'-4, which is a big hit through the super reach B, the super PB 3'-2, which is released through the super reach A, and the fact that it is out after the super reach A are displayed. After that, the contents of the effect with the super PB 3'-6 that is a big hit through the relief effect are shown.

  For example, the pre-reach display is performed from the timing Ta at which the change of the special symbol is started, the normal reach is displayed from the reach timing Tb, and the super reach A is executed from the timing Tc at which the reach is developed. At this time, if the variation pattern is Super PB3′-4, a Super Reach A victory effect where the ally character wins Boss Character B is executed, and the variation pattern is Super PB3′-2, 3′-6. The super-reach B defeat effect is executed in which the ally character is defeated by the boss character B who is the enemy character.

  When the variation pattern is Super PB3′-4, the big hit display is performed from the timing Td at which the super reach effect ends to the timing Tf at which the variation of the special symbol ends (25.50 seconds after the variation starts). . When the variation pattern is Super PB3′-2, after the normal return display A is performed from the timing Td at which the super reach production ends to the predetermined timing Te, the timing Tf at which the variation of the special symbol ends (variation start) Display after 25.50 seconds). When the variation pattern is super PB3′-6, after the normal return display A is performed from the timing Td at which the super reach production is finished to the predetermined timing Te, the shift display is performed and the timing Tf (25 from the variation start) is displayed. (50 seconds later), the relief effect is started, and the jackpot display is performed from the timing Tg at which the relief effect is completed to the timing Th at which the variation of the special symbol is completed (35.50 seconds after the variation starts).

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern corresponding to the effect pattern C for displaying the jackpot display after the Super Reach B victory effect, and the effect pattern for performing the relief effect and the jackpot display after the lag display after the Super Reach B defeat effect. The variation patterns corresponding to D are different variation patterns, but may be a common variation pattern. For example, when the variation time in the common variation pattern is 35.50 seconds, the production time of the production pattern C is 25.50 seconds, and the production time of the production pattern D is 35.50 seconds, When performing an effect, a big hit pre-start movie indicating that the big hit is started in the period from the end of the effect of the effect pattern D (25.50 seconds after the start of change) until the change stops. It may be displayed. As a result, the production pattern can be increased without increasing the number of variation patterns, so that the storage capacity can be saved.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern with super reach A is more easily selected in the case of a big hit than in the case of a big hit, and the case of a big hit is out of place. The variation pattern with super reach B is more easily selected, that is, the reliability for the big hit is super reach B> super reach A.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S9026) program executed by the game control microcomputer 90560 (specifically, CPU 9056) mounted on the main board 9031. As described above, in the special symbol process, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 9056 detects that the game ball has won the first start port switch 9013a or the second start port 9014 for detecting that the game ball has won the first start game port 9013. If the second start opening switch 9014a is turned on, that is, if a start winning to the first start winning opening 9013 or a start winning to the second start winning opening 9014 has occurred, the start opening switch passing process is performed. Execute (Steps S90311, S90312). Then, any one of steps S90300 to S90307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 9013a or the second start port switch 9014a is not turned on, any one of steps S90300 to S90307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the starting port switch passing process (step S90312), the CPU 9056 determines whether the first starting port switch 9013a is on and the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit (four), the random number circuit 90503 or the software random number. A value is extracted from the counter for generating and stored in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Specifically, random R ′ (a jackpot determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ′) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′), and a variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3 ′) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Then, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the first reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  When the second start port switch 9013b is on and the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (four), the value is extracted from the random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating software random numbers. Then, a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Specifically, random R ′ (a jackpot determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ′) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′), and a variation pattern determination A random number for use (random 3 ′) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Then, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit the second reserved memory number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  The processes in steps S90300 to S90307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S90300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 90560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 90560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S90301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  In the special symbol normal process (step S90300), the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 according to the current gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a probability change state background designation command when the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set. Further, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a normal state background designation command if the probability variation flag is not set.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S90301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S90302.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S90301), the CPU 9056 receives the first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started according to the special symbol for which variation is started, or the first symbol variation designation command. Control is performed to transmit a second symbol variation designation command indicating the start of variable display (variation) of two special symbols to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Further, the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S90302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control to send a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S90303.

  Specifically, the CPU 9056 transmits a display result 2 designation command indicating that the 15R probability variation big hit is reached, and a display result 3 designation command indicating that the 4R probability variation big hit is obtained when the 4R probability variation big hit is reached. Control is performed to transmit a display result 1 designation command indicating that it is out of place.

  Special symbol changing process (step S90303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S90301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the symbol. Control to transmit the confirmation designation command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S90304. The effect control microcomputer 90100 controls the effect display device 909 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560.

  Further, in the special symbol changing process (step S90303), the CPU 9056, when starting the change of the first special symbol, designates the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the first reserved memory number has decreased by one. Is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100, and when the second special symbol change starts, a second reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating that the second reserved memory number has decreased by 1 is sent to the effect control micro computer. Control to transmit to the computer 90100 is performed.

  Special symbol stop process (step S90304): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S90305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) corresponding to step S90300. In this embodiment, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4, the special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control processing is displayed as the special symbol display. It is set in the output buffer for setting control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed in accordance with the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S9022.

  In the special symbol stop process (step S90304), the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a big hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit game to the effect control microcomputer 90100 in the case of a big hit. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a 15R probability variable jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted.

  Preliminary winning opening process (step S90305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 9021 is driven to open the big prize opening. In addition, the execution time of the special prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90306 (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening open process (step S90306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 90100, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening, and the like are performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90305 (5 in this example). When all the rounds are completed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S90307 (7 in this example).

  Big hit end process (step S90307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause display control microcomputer 90100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Further, a process for setting a flag (for example, a probability variation flag) indicating a gaming state is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S90300.

  In the jackpot end process (step S90307), the CPU 9056 performs control to transmit a jackpot end specifying command for specifying the end of the jackpot game to the effect control microcomputer 90100. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 1 designation command is transmitted. When the jackpot type is 4R probability variation jackpot, a jackpot end 2 designation command is transmitted.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 9080. The effect control CPU 90101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initial setting of a timer for determining the start interval (eg, 4 ms) of effect control (step S90701). .

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S90702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (step S90703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step) S90704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs effect control process processing (step S90705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 909 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs the fourth symbol process (step S90706). In the 4th symbol process, in the 4th symbol display areas 909c and 909d of the effect display device 909, a process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  After step S90706, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S90707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S90702.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 90560 of the main board 9031. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 27 and 28) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. Note that the interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal is executed in preference to the timer interrupt process executed every 4 ms.

  29 to 31 are flowcharts showing a specific example of command analysis processing (step S90704). The effect control command received from the main board 9031 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 90101 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S90611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. If the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 90101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S90612). When reading is performed, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S90613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step S90614), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S90615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90616). As described above, the variation pattern command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the variation pattern setting process (step S90301).

  If the received presentation control command is a display result designation command (step S90617), the presentation control CPU 90101 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 3 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step S90618A). As described above, the display result designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the display result designation command transmission process (step S90302).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step S90619), the effect control CPU 90101 sets a confirmation command reception flag (step S90620). The confirmation command reception flag is a flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been normally received. As described above, the symbol confirmation designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol changing process (step S90303).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 2 designation command (step S90621), the effect control CPU 90101 sets a jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag or a jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag ( Step S90622). In this embodiment, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag and the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag set in step S90622 are also referred to as fanfare flags. As described above, the jackpot start designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol stop process (step S90304).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step S90679), the effect control CPU 90101 displays a background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 as a background screen (for example, a blue display color). Background screen) (step S90680). As described above, the normal state background designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol normal process (step S90300).

  If the effect probability change flag indicating the probability change state is set, the effect probability change flag is reset (Y in step S90680A, S90681), and the game ball is launched into the area on the right side of the game area 907. The right stroke promotion notification that prompts the player to make a so-called right strike (step S90681A) ends, the effect probability change counter display indicating the remaining number of times of the probability change state ends (step S90681B), and is displayed on the hold storage display unit 9018c. The hold display is switched from the second hold display to the first hold display (step S90681C).

  In step S90681A, it is also possible to perform a left strike promotion notification that prompts the player to launch a game ball into the left area of the game area 907 (so-called left strike). Specifically, a display such as “please return to the left” or “turn the handle to the left” or a left-pointing arrow is displayed on the effect display device 909. It is good also as performing left-handed promotion notification using the speaker 9027 or a light emitting member.

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step S90682), the effect control CPU 90101 displays the background screen displayed on the effect display device 909 as a background screen (for example, a red display). Color background screen) (step S90683). As described above, the probability variation state background designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol normal process (step S90300).

  If the effect probability change flag is not set, the effect probability change flag is set (Y in step S90683A, S90684), and right-handed promotion notification is started (step S90684A). Specifically, a display such as “right-handed”, “please right-hand” or “turn the handle to the right” or a right-pointing arrow is displayed on the effect display device 909. It is good also as performing right-handed promotion notification using the speaker 9027 or a light emitting member.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets “50” in the effect probability change counter indicating the remaining number of times of the probability change state (step S90684B), and the hold display to be displayed on the hold storage display unit 9018c is changed from the first hold display to the second hold display. (Step S90684C). Thereafter, an effect probability change counter display is performed (step S90684D). If the effect probability variation flag is set in step S90683A, the process proceeds to step S90684D.

  As described above, the normal state background designation command and the probability variation state background designation command are commands that the CPU 9056 transmits in the special symbol normal process (step S90300).

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command (step S90651), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the first reserved memory stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. 1 is added to the value of the number (step S90652). As described above, the first reserved memory number addition designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the start port switch passing process (step S90312). And if it is a normal state (if the production probability change flag is reset), the first reserved memory number display is updated (step S90653). Specifically, the first reserved memory number display is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (step S90654), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the second reserved memory stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. The number value is incremented by 1 (step S90655). As described above, the second reserved memory number addition designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the start port switch passing process (step S90312). If it is in the probability variation state (if the effect probability variation flag is set), the second reserved storage number display is updated (step S90656). Specifically, the first reserved memory number display is increased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S90657), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the first reserved memory stored in the first reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. The number value is subtracted by 1 (step S90658). As described above, the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol changing process (step S90303). And if it is a normal state (if the production certainty change flag is reset), the 1st reservation memory number display will be updated (step S90659). Specifically, the first reserved memory number display is decreased by one.

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command (step S90660), the effect control CPU 90101 stores the second reserved memory stored in the second reserved memory number storage area formed in the RAM. The value of the number is subtracted by 1 (step S90661). As described above, the second reserved memory number subtraction designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the special symbol changing process (step S90303). If the probability variation state is set (if the effect probability variation flag is set), the second reserved storage number display is updated (step S90662). Specifically, the second reserved memory number display is decreased by one.

  If the received effect control command is an abnormality detection designation command (step S90663), the effect control CPU 90101 starts an abnormality notification display for notifying that an abnormality has occurred (step S90664). At this time, the abnormality notification display is performed by the display mode corresponding to the presence / absence of execution of the blackout notice and the type of blackout notice being executed. Specifically, if no blackout notice is executed, a small abnormality notification display with a small display range is displayed, and if the first blackout notice is executed, a medium abnormality notification with a larger display range than the small abnormality notification display is displayed. If the second blackout advance notice is executed, a large abnormality notification display having a display range larger than that of the medium abnormality notification display is displayed. As described above, the abnormality detection designation command is a command transmitted by the CPU 9056 in the winning notification process (step S9024).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 90101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command or executes a process (step S90691). Then, the process proceeds to step S90611.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S90705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 performs one of steps S90800 to S90807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 909 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. Good. Further, in this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 90560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (step S90801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (step S90801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S90802).

  Production symbol variation processing (step S90802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S90803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (step S90803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to either the jackpot display process (step S90804) or the variation pattern command reception wait process (step S90800).

  Big hit display process (step S90804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the effect display device 909 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (step S90805).

  In-round processing (step S90805): Display control during round is performed. For example, if a display command indicating that the special winning opening is open is received, the display control of the number of rounds is performed.

  Post-round processing (step S90806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed.

  Big hit end effect process (step S90807): In the effect display device 909, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 90101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S90811). If the variation pattern command reception flag is set, the variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S90812). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (step S90801) (step S90813).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (step S90801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 90101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S908001). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 displays the effect symbol display result (stop) according to the variation pattern command read in step S908001 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). (Design) is determined (step S908002). In other words, the processing of step S908002 is executed by the effect control CPU 90101, whereby the display result of the variable display of the identification information (stop of the effect symbol) according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determining means A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If a variation pattern that designates a pseudo-ream is also used and the pseudo-ream is designated by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 90101, in step S908002, displays a chance target symbol ( For example, a combination of symbols that are not reachable, such as “223” and “445”, but that is not one reach and one symbol is shifted) is also determined. The effect control CPU 90101 stores the data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S908002, the effect control CPU 90101 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect display device 909. In the example shown in FIG. 35, when the received display result designation command indicates “15R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 90101 A combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are arranged in the same odd number as the stop symbols is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “4R probability variation big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 90101 displays 3 symbols as stop symbols. Determines the combination of performance symbols arranged with the same even number of symbols.

  In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. The combination of the three symbols derived and displayed on the effect display device 909 is the “stop symbol” of the effect symbol.

  For example, the effect control CPU 90101 extracts a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the effect symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value matching the extracted random number.

  As for the effect symbols, a stop symbol that is reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle, and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 executes a notice effect setting process for setting the notice effect (step S908003). Here, for example, whether or not the starting change is a big hit, if it is a big hit, which type of big hit, or a predetermined notice effect (for example, reliability for the big hit) Whether or not to perform step-up advancement that develops to a stage corresponding to the player, button effect that switches the effect screen by receiving an operation from the player to the operation member, etc.) is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 executes control related to the blackout notice (steps S903901 to S903912). The blackout notice is an effect suggesting the occurrence of a button effect (an effect that causes a player to operate the push button 90120 during a change) or reach by making the effect display device 909 dark and making the display image difficult to see. is there. Specifically, when a blackout notice is executed, a black image having a higher display priority than the display image is superimposed on the display image to make it difficult to visually recognize the display image. The display image may be made difficult to view by displaying the image and erasing the display image. The blackout notice in this embodiment is configured to develop step by step. For example, the first blackout notice that has a low degree of difficulty in visually recognizing the image displayed on the effect display device 909 is executed as the first stage, and the image displayed on the effect display device 909 is difficult to visually recognize. A high second blackout notice can be performed as the second stage. Specifically, the first blackout notice is a blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image, and the second blackout notice is an interface image, right-handed This is a blackout notice that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image including a promotion notification image and an effect probability variation counter image.

  In this embodiment, in the second blackout advance notice, an image including all images that are difficult to view in the first blackout advance notice is difficult to see. However, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be an image that is difficult to see in the blackout notice but is not difficult to see in the second blackout notice. For example, although it is difficult to visually recognize the effect symbol in the first blackout notice, the effect symbol may not be difficult to visually recognize in the second blackout notice. Similarly, the rendering character, a part or all of the background, the preview image, and the like may be difficult to view in the first blackout preview, but may not be difficult to view in the second blackout preview.

  In this embodiment, although the first blackout notice is performed, if the second blackout notice is not developed, reach and button effects are not generated. In other words, the blackout notice that develops only up to the first stage is provided as a so-called Gasse production. In the following, the blackout notice that will advance to the second stage and announce the execution of the button effect will be referred to as the “blackout notice for button effect”. Reach blackout notice ”. In addition, a blackout notice that is provided with the first blackout notice but does not develop into the second blackout notice may be referred to as a “non-suggested blackout notice”.

  First, the effect control CPU 90101 performs a button effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a button effect as control related to the blackout notice (step S903901). The button effect is an effect of causing the player to operate the push button 90120 at a predetermined timing during the change and displaying a specific image on the effect display device 909 when the operation is accepted during the effective period. In step S903901, the presence / absence of execution of the button effect is determined using the button effect execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 36A is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect execution lottery table. In the button effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36A, the selection ratio of whether or not the button effect is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 70% and not executed at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of normal reach, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the button effect is executed at a rate of 10% and not executed at a rate of 90%.

  Even in the case of a big hit, the presence / absence of execution of the button effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the effect to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run It is good also as determining the presence or absence of execution of a button production by a ratio.

  If it is determined to execute after step S903901, the effect control CPU 90101 sets execution of the button effect (Y in step S903902, S903903). For example, a flag indicating that the button effect is executed is set. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 executes a button effect blackout notice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a button effect blackout notice (step S903904). In step S903904, using the button effect blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36B, whether or not to execute the button effect blackout notice is determined.

  FIG. 36B is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect blackout notice execution lottery table. In the button effect blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36B, the selection ratio of whether or not the button effect blackout notice is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 70% and not executed at a rate of 30%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is out of normal reach, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the button effect blackout notice is executed at a rate of 30% and not executed at a rate of 70%.

  Note that, even in the case of a big hit, the presence / absence of execution of the blackout notice for button effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the effect to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run The presence / absence of execution of the blackout notice for button effect may be determined based on the ratio.

  After executing step S903904, if the button effect blackout notice is to be executed, the button effect blackout notice is set (Y in step S903905, S903906), and the process proceeds to step S908004. In step S903906, for example, a flag indicating that a button effect blackout notice is to be executed is set.

  If the button effect is not executed (N in step S903902), or if the button effect is executed but the button effect blackout notice is not executed (N in step S903905), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not there is a reach variation. Is determined (step S903907A). In the case of reach variation, a reach blackout notice execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a reach blackout notice is executed (step S903907B). In step S903907B, whether or not to execute the reach blackout notice is determined using the reach blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 36C is an explanatory diagram showing a reach blackout notice execution lottery table. In the reach blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36C, the selection ratio of whether or not the reach blackout notice is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the reach blackout notice is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined that the reach blackout notice is executed at a rate of 70% and not executed at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of normal reach, it is determined that the reach blackout notice is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%.

  Even in the case of a big hit, whether or not to execute the reach blackout notice may be determined at a different rate depending on the effect to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run It may be determined whether or not the reach blackout notice is executed based on the ratio.

  When the reach blackout notice is executed after step S903907B, the reach blackout notice is set (Y in step S903908, S903909), and the process proceeds to step S908004. In step S903909, for example, a flag indicating that a reach blackout notice is to be executed is set.

  If it is not reach variation (N in step S903907A), or if reach reach is not performed but black reach notice for reach is not executed (N in step S903908), non-implicit blackout notice is determined for determining whether to execute. A suggestion blackout notice execution lottery is performed (step S903910). In step S903910, whether or not to execute the non-suggested blackout notice is determined using the non-suggested blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 36D is an explanatory diagram showing a non-suggested blackout notice execution lottery table. In the non-suggested blackout notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 36D, the selection ratio of whether or not the non-suggested blackout notice is executed is associated with each variable display result.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed at a rate of 80% and not executed at a rate of 20%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of super reach, it is determined at a rate of 70% that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed and at a rate of 30%. Further, for example, when the variable display result is out of the normal reach, it is determined that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed at a rate of 60% and not executed at a rate of 40%. Also, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach, it is determined that the non-suggested blackout notice is executed at a rate of 30% and not executed at a rate of 70%.

  Even in the case of a big hit, whether or not to execute the non-suggested blackout notice may be determined at a different rate depending on the performance to be executed. For example, it depends on whether super-reach or normal reach is executed, which type of super-reach is executed, whether or not a relief effect is executed, whether or not a pseudo-run is executed, or the number of re-variations in the pseudo-run It may be determined whether or not the non-suggested blackout notice is executed based on the ratio.

  If the non-suggested blackout notice is to be executed after step S903910, the non-suggested blackout notice is set (Y in step S903911, S903912), and the process proceeds to step S908004. In step S903912, for example, a flag indicating that a non-suggested blackout notice is to be executed is set.

  In step S908004, when the effect control CPU 90101 executes the variation pattern and the notice effect, the effect control CPU 90101 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S908004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S908005). An effect that is executed during a change such as a change in the effect pattern according to the change pattern or a notice effect may be referred to as an “in-change effect”.

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 90101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 90101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 909 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 909 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. Further, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 9027 is controlled.

  The process table shown in FIG. 37 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 9080. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is decided to execute the notice effect in the process of step S908004 or the like, it is not decided to select the process table in which data corresponding to the notice effect is set and to execute the notice effect. In this case, a process table for which data corresponding to the notice effect is not set is selected.

  Also, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  After step S908005, the CPU 90101 for effect control controls the effect device (effect display device 909, speaker 9027, LED, and accessory) according to the contents of the process data 1 (step S90806). For example, a command is output to the VDP 90109 in order to display an image corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 909. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 9035 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 9070 in order to output audio from the speaker 9027.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90101 controls the effect pattern CPU 90101 to perform variable display of effect symbols by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step S908007). Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S90802) (step S908008).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (step S90802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 90101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S908101) and subtracts 1 from the value of the change time timer (step S908102). When the process timer times out (step S908103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S908104). Further, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S908105).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether it is the execution timing of the button effect (step S904501). Specifically, when the button effect is set in step S903903, it is determined whether or not a predetermined button effect execution timing has been reached. As the button effect execution timing, a different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, and a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of variation) is provided for any variation pattern. It is good as well.

  When it is time to execute the button effect, the effect control CPU 90101 displays a button operation promotion image that prompts the user to operate the push button 90120 on the effect display device 909 (step S904502), and the operation period of the push button 90120 is valid. An effective period flag indicating this is set (step S904503).

  Thereafter, the CPU 90101 for effect control determines whether or not the valid period flag is set (step S904504). If the flag is set, whether the operation to the push button 90120 has been accepted (Y in step S904505), Alternatively, when it is the effective period end timing (Y in step S904506), the specific image is displayed (step S904507), and the effective period flag is reset (step S904508). As the effective period end timing, different timings may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of displaying the button operation promotion image). It is good also as being provided.

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether it is the start timing of the first blackout notice (step S904509). Specifically, when execution of the blackout notice for button effect is set in step S903906, execution of the blackout notice for reach is set in step S903909, non-implicit blackout notice is set in step S903912. It is determined whether or not the execution is set, and whether or not it is a predetermined start timing of the first blackout notice. As the start timing of the first blackout notice, different timings may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the variation start). It may be provided. Moreover, it may be different depending on whether the set blackout notice is a reach blackout notice, a button effect blackout notice, or a non-suggested blackout notice.

  When it is the start timing of the first blackout notice, the effect control CPU 90101 starts the first blackout notice (step S904510).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the first blackout notice (step S904511), and ends the first blackout notice when it is the end timing of the first blackout notice. (Step S904512). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the first blackout notice is started in step S904510, and it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined end timing of the first blackout notice. As the end timing of the first blackout notice, different timing may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 3 seconds after the start of variation). It may be provided. Moreover, it may be different depending on whether the set blackout notice is a reach blackout notice, a button effect blackout notice, or a non-suggested blackout notice.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the second blackout notice is set (step S904513). When the second blackout notice is set, that is, when execution of the button effect blackout notice is set at step S903906 or when execution of the reach blackout notice is set at step S903909, The second blackout notice is started (step S904514).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the second blackout notice (step S904515), and ends the second blackout notice when it is the end timing of the second blackout notice. (Step S904516). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the second blackout notice is started in step S903514, and whether or not the second blackout notice is determined in advance. As the end timing of the second blackout notice, different timings may be provided for each variation pattern, and any variation pattern may have a uniform timing (for example, 5 seconds after the start of variation). It may be provided. Moreover, it may be different depending on whether the set blackout notice is a reach blackout notice or a button effect blackout notice.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S908111), the effect control CPU 90101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (step S90803) (step S908112).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (step S90803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, first, the effect control CPU 90101 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed is set (step S90861). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the effect control CPU 90101 proceeds to step S90867. In this embodiment, as described later, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of the effect symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step S90866. When the fanfare effect is executed, the stop symbol display flag is reset in step S90868. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set in step S90861 is a stage in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the effect symbol in step S90862 Without moving to step S90867.

  If the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 90101 performs control to stop and display the stored stop symbol (offset symbol or jackpot symbol) (step S90862). The effect control CPU 90101 may perform control to stop and display the effect symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command from the game control microcomputer 90560.

  When the big hit symbol is displayed in step S90862 (Y in step S90863), the effect control CPU 90101 sets the stop symbol display flag (step S90866), resets the effect probability change flag (step S90866A), and sets the fanfare flag ( It is confirmed whether or not the big hit start 1 designation command reception flag or big hit start 2 designation command reception flag is set (step S90867). When the fanfare flag is set (Y in step S90867), the effect control CPU 90101 resets the stop symbol display flag (step S90868) and selects process data corresponding to the fanfare effect (step S90869). Then, the process timer is started (step S90870).

  Then, the effect control CPU 90101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S9084) (step S90871).

  When the big hit symbol is not displayed in step S90863 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed: N in step S90863), the effect control CPU 90101 displays the effect probability change counter when the effect probability change flag is set. 1 is subtracted (Y in step S903201, S903202), and a predetermined flag is reset (step S90864). For example, the effect control CPU 90101 resets the command reception flag. The effect control CPU 90101 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the fourth symbol process (for example, immediately after confirming the variation pattern command reception flag, the variation pattern command The reception flag may be reset).

  Then, the CPU 90101 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S90800) (step S90865).

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when the blackout notice is executed. FIG. 40 illustrates a display example of the effect display device 909 for each timing in the pattern for executing the non-implicit blackout notice, the pattern for executing the reach blackout notice, and the pattern for executing the button effect blackout notice. .

  Regardless of the pattern, first, as shown in FIG. 40 (A), when variation starts in the probability variation state, the effect display device 909 has an interface image 90211, an effect probability variation counter image 90212, and a right-handed pattern. A promotion notification image 90213 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 40B, the first blackout notice is executed. At this time, it is difficult to visually recognize images other than the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909.

  Thereafter, in the case of a pattern in which a non-suggested blackout notice is executed, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), the variation ends without developing into a second blackout notice.

  Even in a pattern in which a non-suggesting blackout notice is executed, the effect design does not stop immediately after the first blackout notice ends, but is in a normal fluctuation state (for example, as shown in FIG. 40A). In addition, in any symbol display area, the symbol may fluctuate at high speed and return to a state in which some notice effect can be executed).

  After execution of the first blackout notice, if the pattern is to execute the reach blackout notice or the button effect blackout notice, the second blackout notice is developed as shown in FIG. To do. At this time, it is difficult to visually recognize an image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909.

  If it is a pattern for executing the reach blackout notice, as shown in FIG. 40D, at the timing when the second blackout notice ends, the interface image 90211, the effect probability change counter image in the effect display device 909 are displayed. The image including 90212 and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 can be viewed, and reach is achieved.

  Further, in the case of the pattern for executing the button effect blackout notice, as shown in FIG. 40F, at the timing when the second blackout notice ends, the interface image 90211, the effect probability change counter in the effect display device 909 are displayed. The image including the image 90212 and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 can be viewed, and the button operation promotion image is displayed, and the button effect is started.

  In this embodiment, the establishment of reach and the button effect are performed at the end of the blackout notice. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the formation of the reach and the button effect are performed during the blackout notice. It is good. In that case, the establishment of reach and the button effect may not be made difficult to visually recognize by the blackout notice.

  In addition, when the first blackout notice shown in FIG. 40B is executed, it is difficult to visually recognize the display of the effect symbols, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect symbol may be reduced and displayed at the corner of the display area of the effect display device 909. In that case, it may be difficult to visually recognize (erase) the effect of the reduced display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “small symbol”) at the time of execution of the second blackout notice shown in FIG. Good.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 909 in the case of performing display after super reach A. For example, when the variation starts in the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. 41A, the effect display device 909 displays an interface image 90211, an effect probability variation counter image 90212, and a right-handed promotion notification image 90213. Yes. Then, as shown in FIGS. 41 (B) and 41 (C), the ally character is defeated by the boss character A. At this time, since the generated super reach is super reach A, it is not difficult to visually recognize the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed acceleration notification image 90213 in the effect display device 909. As shown in FIGS. 41 (B) and 41 (C), when developing to super reach A, the effect symbol moves to the lower right of the display area of the effect display device 909 to become a small symbol.

  In addition, about a small symbol, it is not restricted to what is displayed temporarily, Even if it is during blackout advance notice, you may always display.

  Thereafter, the normal return display A is displayed as shown in FIG. 41D, so that the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability changing counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909 can be viewed. It becomes difficult. At this time, the display of the 4th symbol is performed instead of the display of the effect symbol (small symbol), but the small symbol is displayed as in FIG. Alternatively, the 4th symbol and the small symbol may not be displayed (the entire screen is darkened).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 41 (E), when the normal return effect A is completed, an image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909 is visually recognized. It becomes possible, and the off symbol is automatically displayed. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is super PB3′-1, the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed as it is as shown in FIG. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is Super PB3′-5, the relief effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 41G and 41H, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of the effect display device 909 when a shift display is performed after Super Reach B. FIG. For example, when the variation starts in the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. 42A, the effect display device 909 displays an interface image 90211, an effect probability variation counter image 90212, and a right-handed promotion notification image 90213. Yes. Then, as shown in FIGS. 42 (B) and 42 (C), the ally character is defeated by the boss character B. At this time, since the generated super reach is super reach B, it is difficult to visually recognize the image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed acceleration notification image 90213 in the effect display device 909.

  Thereafter, the normal return display B is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (E), when the normal return effect B is completed, an image including the interface image 90211, the effect probability variation counter image 90212, and the right-handed promotion notification image 90213 on the effect display device 909 is visually recognized. It becomes possible, and the off symbol is automatically displayed. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is super PB3′-2, the shifted symbol is stopped and displayed as it is as shown in FIG. If the variation pattern of the variation being executed is Super PB3′-6, the relief effect is executed as shown in FIGS. 42 (G) and (H), and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example of the effect display device 909 when abnormality notification display is performed. FIG. 43A shows a display example in a case where an abnormality notification display is performed when no blackout notice is executed. At this time, as shown in the figure, a small abnormality notification display 9025a with a small display range is displayed.

  FIG. 43B shows a display example when the abnormality notification display is performed when the first blackout notice is being executed. At this time, as shown in the figure, a medium abnormality notification display 9025b having a display range larger than the small abnormality notification display 9025a is displayed.

  FIG. 43 (C) shows a display example when the abnormality notification display is performed when the second blackout notice is being executed. At this time, as shown in the figure, a large abnormality notification display 9025c having a display range larger than the middle abnormality notification display 9025b is displayed.

  In this way, the abnormality notification display when the second blackout advance notice is being executed is most easily visible, and the abnormality notification display when the first blackout advance notice is executed is the next easier to see, and any black The abnormality notification display when the out-notification is not executed is most difficult to visually recognize.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine can execute a game, and can display a display unit (in this example, an effect display device 909) capable of displaying an image, and the display unit can relate to a game. Information (in this example, an interface image including a hold display, an effect probability change counter image, and a right-handed promotion notification image. In addition, information related to the controlled effect mode (in this example, the mode name) is output. Information related to voice (in this example, song title), information related to services using communication terminals (acquisition points, items, two-dimensional code in this example), effect display associated with driving movable objects, and mission achieved Mission display (in this example, “I saw Super Reach A”, “I saw Reach continuously”), active corresponding to changes during execution Display control means (in this example, it is suspended by executing steps S90653, S90656, S90659, S90662 in the production control microcomputer 90100). A portion for displaying a display, a portion for displaying an effect probability variation counter image by executing step S90684D, a portion for displaying a right-handed promotion notification image by executing step S90684A), and a predetermined displayed on the display means. Production execution means (in this example, the step of executing steps S904510 and S904514 in the production control microcomputer 90100) capable of executing a visual difficulty effect (in this example, a blackout advance notice) that makes the image difficult to visually recognize. ) The stage is a first visual difficulty effect that does not make it difficult to visually recognize information about the game as a visual difficulty effect (in this example, the first black that makes it difficult to visually recognize an image excluding an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability change counter image). Out notice) and a second difficult-to-view effect that makes it difficult to view information related to the game (in this example, a second blackout notice that makes it difficult to see an image including an interface image, a right-handed promotion notification image, and an effect probability variation counter image) And can be executed. In this way, by including the first difficult-to-view effect that does not make it difficult to view information related to the game in the difficult-to-view effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by not being able to recognize the information related to the game and Can be prevented.

  Note that the visually difficult state may be a state where it is difficult to visually recognize the image displayed on the effect display device 909 as compared to a state that is not difficult to visually recognize, and whether or not the image is visible is not questioned.

  In this embodiment, the blackout notice is executed as the “visualization difficult effect”, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as the image displayed on the effect display device 909 is difficult to visually recognize. For example, in the case of a gaming machine equipped with a movable accessory, it is difficult to visually recognize the image displayed on the effect display device 909 because the movable accessory advances to a position on the player side that overlaps the effect display device 909. It is also possible to execute the accessory effect as “visualization difficult effect”. In this case, the effect that the movable accessory advances to a position that does not overlap with the display area of information relating to the game is set as the “first visual difficulty effect”, and the movable accessory advances to a position that overlaps the display area of the information related to the game. The accessory effect may be a “second visual difficulty effect”. Further, either one of the blackout notice and the accessory effect may be a “first visual difficulty effect”, and the other may be a “second visual difficulty effect”. Further, as described above, a cover image (a black image in this embodiment, which may be an image of another color or pattern) may be displayed in a superimposed manner with respect to the display image. It is possible to execute a visual difficulty effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the display image, or to perform a visual difficulty effect that makes the display image difficult to view by displaying the cover image and deleting the display image. You may do.

  In this embodiment, the effect execution means executes the first visual difficulty effect at a frequency higher than the second visual difficulty effect (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 performs the second blackout advance notice). The first blackout advance notice is always executed before executing the first blackout notice, and even if the first blackout notice is executed, the second blackout notice may not be executed. 1st blackout notice> 2nd blackout). Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the first blackout notice and the second blackout notice can be executed as a series of effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be executed as independent effects. It is good as well. For example, by independently executing the first lottery for determining whether or not the first blackout notice is executed and the second lottery for determining whether or not the second blackout notice is executed, It may be determined whether or not the blackout notice is executed. In this case, if the execution ratio of the first lottery is higher than that of the second lottery, it is possible to realize that “the first difficult-to-view effect is executed more frequently than the second difficult-to-view effect”. is there.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect execution means executes a first effect mode that executes the second difficulty visual effect after executing the first difficulty visual effect (in this example, a button effect blackout notice, a reach blackout). A visual difficulty in one of the production modes of the previous announcement) and the second production mode (in this example, a non-suggested blackout advance notice) in which the second visual difficulty production is not executed after the first visual presentation production is executed. It was decided that it was feasible. Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, a big hit gaming state), and the effect execution means is controlled to the advantageous state as a difficult-to-view effect. It is possible to execute a specific effect (in this example, a super reach effect) that suggests (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 has super PA3'-1 to PA3'-4, PB3'-1 to PB3). When any variation pattern of '-6 is selected, steps S908004 and S908105 can be executed). When the execution of the specific effect is finished, at least the first special effect and the second special effect are performed. Special effect execution means (in this example, a normal return effect including normal return effect A and normal return effect B in this example) When any one of the super PA3′-1, PA3′-2, PB3′-1, PB3′-2, PB3′-5, and PB3′-6 is selected in the output control microcomputer 90100. , Steps S908004 and S908105) and a notification effect executing means (this example) that can execute a notification effect (in this example, a relief effect) for notifying that an advantageous state is controlled after the special effect is executed. Then, when any variation pattern of the super PB3'-5 and PB3'-6 is selected in the effect control microcomputer 90100, a part that executes steps S908004 and S908105) is provided, and the notification effect execution means Is different when the first special effect is executed by the special effect execution means and when the second special effect is executed. (In this example, the reliability for the big hit shown by the super reach production is super reach A <super reach B and the type of super reach to be executed is super reach A.) Since the normal return effect A is performed and the normal return effect B is performed in the super reach B, the normal return effect B is performed at a higher rate than when the normal return effect A is performed. (Relief production will be executed). Thereby, the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the normal return effect and the type of normal return effect in the case of execution are determined in advance for each variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the presence / absence of execution of the normal return effect and the type of normal return effect in the case of execution may be determined by lottery.

  Further, based on which normal return effect is executed, the reliability with respect to the big hit and the reliability with respect to the fact that the big hit hold memory is included in the stored hold memory may be different. For example, the normal return effect B may be performed at a different rate based on whether or not the relief effect is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, an abnormality detecting means for detecting an abnormality (in this example, a part for detecting that a game ball has won a prize winning hole in the game control microcomputer 90100 despite being in a closed state). ) And an abnormality detection image (in this example, a small abnormality notification display 9025a, a medium abnormality notification display 9025b, and a large abnormality notification display 9025c) indicating that an abnormality has been detected when an abnormality is detected by the abnormality detection means. An abnormality detection image that is displayed when executing a difficult-to-view effect, with an abnormality display means (in this example, the part that executes step S90664 in the effect control microcomputer 90100) displayed on the display means. However, the visual recognition is easier than the abnormality detection image displayed when the visual difficulty rendering is not executed (in this example, as shown in FIG. 43). As described above, the medium abnormality notification display 9025b and the large abnormality notification display 9025c that are displayed when the blackout notice is being executed are more than the small abnormality notification display 9025a that is displayed when the blackout notice is not being executed. Is also easy to see). Thereby, generation | occurrence | production of abnormality can be alert | reported suitably.

  In this embodiment, an abnormality notification display is displayed when no blackout notice is executed, when the first blackout notice is executed, and when the second blackout notice is executed. Although the ease of visually recognizing the abnormality notification display is different due to the difference in size, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ease of visual recognition of the abnormality notification display may be different due to the color of the abnormality notification display and the content of the character display being different.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display mode of the abnormality notification display differs depending on whether or not the blackout notice is executed and the type of blackout notice being executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. The abnormality notification display may be performed in a common display mode regardless of whether or not the notice is executed and the type of blackout notice being executed. Even in this case, when the blackout notice is being executed, the area around the anomaly notification display is blacked out, so that the display is not hindered by other displays and the blackout notice is not being executed. It is possible to improve the visibility of the abnormality notification display. Moreover, since the visibility is not hindered by other displays as the dark range is larger, the visibility of the notification display can be further improved. Therefore, the abnormality notification display when the second blackout advance notice is being executed is most easily visible, and the abnormality notification display when the first blackout advance notice is executed is next easily visible, and any blackout advance notice is displayed. The abnormality notification display when it is not executed is most difficult to visually recognize.

  Further, instead of or in addition to the abnormality notification in the effect display device 909 described above, abnormality notification is performed by outputting sound from the speaker 9027, causing a predetermined light emitting member to emit light, or vibrating a predetermined vibration member. May be performed. In that case, the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification may be made different depending on the presence / absence of sound output, the volume, the presence / absence of light emission, the amount of light, the presence / absence or strength of vibration. Further, even if the sound volume is the same, it is possible to change the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification by changing the sound range and the sound effect, or the abnormality notification by the light emission of the light emitting member and the display of the image on the effect display device 909. When performing the above, the ease of recognizing the abnormality notification may be varied depending on the emission color or display color. Specifically, it is an advancing color (warm color or high brightness color, for example, red) that appears to be close when compared with other colors, or farther when compared with other colors The ease of recognizing abnormality notification may be different depending on whether the color is a reverse color (cold color or low brightness color, for example, blue).

  In this embodiment, the blackout notice indicates that reach and execution of the button effect are suggested. However, the suggested event is not limited to this. For example, it may be suggested that it becomes a pseudo-ream. In addition, the suggestion target may be a single event or three or more events.

  Further, in this embodiment, when developing to reach and executing a button effect, a configuration that does not execute a non-suggested blackout notice (that is, executed when reaching to reach and executing a button effect). The blackout notice is always developed to the second stage), but is not limited to this. For example, by making the blackout notice only develop until the first stage, the player will be discouraged once that reach and button effects will not be performed, and then the reach and button effects will be executed to improve interest It is good.

  In addition, the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and at least a specific display corresponding to the variable display includes at least a normal mode, a first specific mode having a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second indicating the content of the production. Specific display means that can be displayed in any one of the display modes including the specific mode, and production execution means that can execute the production of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode, After the specific display is displayed in the second specific mode, when the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. It may be changeable. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 1 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the first modification, the effect control microcomputer 90100 can execute a prefetch notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is an effect that targets a change that has not yet been started. Specifically, in Modification 1, by performing a hold display change that changes the display mode of the hold display, the reliability for the big hit in the change corresponding to the hold display, and the change corresponding to the hold display It is the structure which can suggest the production contents in.

  Specifically, a random R ′ (big hit determination random number), a big hit type determination random number (random 1 ′), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′), and a variation pattern determination random number (random number) extracted at the time of winning the start Based on the random 3 ′), it is determined whether the change corresponding to the start winning is a big hit and which change pattern is used is a time point before the start of the change ( For example, it is determined at the time of start winning), and a pre-reading effect can be executed based on the determination result. Hereinafter, the determination result in the case where it is determined whether or not a big hit is made at the time of starting winning and which variation pattern is used may be referred to as a “winning determination result”. The determination result at the time of winning can be specified by the game control microcomputer 90100 based on a command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560.

  In the first modified example, as a display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold storage display unit 9018c, a normal display mode indicating the reliability for the big hit and an effect suggestion display mode that suggests execution of a predetermined effect are provided. It has been. The normal display mode includes “white” displayed in white and “red” displayed in red, and the reliability with respect to the big hit is gold> red> white. The effect suggestion display mode includes a special suggestion mode that indicates that a special zone effect is to be notified by displaying the characters “special?”. The special suggestion mode is a display mode that can be selected regardless of whether or not a special zone effect is to be notified.

  The special zone effect is an effect that displays a special background that is different from a normal background by one change or a plurality of continuous changes. In addition, the special zone effect is configured such that the greater the number of executions, the higher the reliability for the big hit. Hereinafter, starting execution of a special zone effect may be referred to as “entering a special zone”.

  Immediately before entering the special zone, a successful entry effect is executed. The successful entry effect is an effect that indicates that it has been decided to enter the special zone after suggesting the entry into the special zone (for example, an effect that displays “success!” After displaying “special zone chance!”) ).

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example in the case where the hold display is displayed in the special suggestion mode according to the first modification. First, (1) while the active display 9051 and the two hold displays 9052 and 9053 are displayed, (2) a new hold memory is generated and the hold display 9054 corresponding to the hold memory has a special suggestion. Displayed in the form ("special?"). At this time, it is determined to execute a special zone effect that uses the reserved memory as a notice target. At this time, the hold change pattern that changes from “white” to “red” is determined, and the first change timing (the timing at which the hold display with respect to the change in the notice target is the first hold display) is determined. Suppose.

  Then, (3) the change ends at the gap, and (4) the next change is started. At this time, the active display 9051 corresponding to the new change is displayed, and the hold display is shifted. Then, a rush notice effect is executed (image P is displayed). Then, when 3 seconds have passed, (5) it is notified that the entry has been successful (image P is switched and displayed) and the special zone is entered (image Q is displayed). Then, at the timing 5 seconds later, the display mode of the hold display 9053 displayed in the (6) special suggestion mode changes to “red”. If the player continues to display the special suggestion hold display 9053 even after entering the special zone, the player may misunderstand that there may be something related to the special zone. The display mode of the hold display that has finished the role (indication of entering the special zone) is changed.

  As described above, in the first modification, the gaming machine is capable of executing variable display, and the specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, the hold display and the active display) is at least a normal mode ( In this example, “white”), a first specific mode (“red” in this example) that has a higher degree of expectation than the normal mode, and a second specific mode (in this example, a special suggestion mode) that suggests the contents of production Specific display means that can be displayed in any display mode (in this example, in the display control microcomputer 90100 of the first modified example, “white”, “red”, or a special suggestion mode is displayed on hold. Displayable portion (see FIG. 44)) and effect execution means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer 90100 of Modification 1) that can execute the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the second specific mode. Special suggestions And the specific display means displays the specific display in the second specific mode, and then displays the second specific display (see FIGS. 44 (5) and (6)). When the effect of the content suggested by the specific display of the specific mode is executed, the display mode of the specific display can be changed from the second specific mode to the first specific mode. 44, the hold display 9053 displayed in the special suggestion mode can be changed to “red” 5 seconds after the special zone effect is started, as shown in FIG. Thereby, the expectation with respect to a specific aspect can be raised.

  In addition, when performing a blackout notice while displaying a hold display in a special suggestion mode that suggests execution of a predetermined effect, when the blackout notice ends, a predetermined effect (effect suggested by the special suggestion mode) is displayed. It may be executed. In that case, the predetermined effect may be started from the time when the blackout notice ends, or the predetermined effect is started from the execution of the blackout notice (the predetermined effect is started in terms of control). However, it may be in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize when the blackout notice is executed. In addition, the hold display that has been displayed in the special suggestion mode may have been switched to another display mode (for example, “white”, “red”) when the blackout notice ends, The display mode may be switched to another display mode after a predetermined period has elapsed after the blackout notice ends.

  Also, a gaming machine capable of performing variable display, wherein a specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display, and a display mode of the specific display after displaying the specific display by the first mode Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect to be changed, and the change effect execution means displays the specific display as the change effect according to the first mode, and then the second display mode of the specific display is highly advantageous. An effect that can be changed to a mode can be executed, and the display mode of the specific display can be changed when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the specific mode is displayed according to the first mode. The effect changed to the third aspect can be executed, and the specific display displayed by the third aspect may have a lower rate of change to the second aspect than the specific display displayed by the first aspect. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 2 below. Note that description of the same portions as those in the above-described embodiment is omitted.

  In the second modification, when the execution of the hold notice effect, which is a kind of the pre-read notice effect, is determined when the start winning is generated, the hold display is different from the normal form (in this example, the white round display). A hold notice effect that is finally changed to (in this example, blue or red round display) is executed. In the second modification, when the hold notice effect is executed, the hold display does not directly change from the normal mode to the special display mode, but the hold display is a special display mode (in this example, a triangular display or a rectangular display). There is a case in which an effect is executed at a timing of a subsequent hold shift, and an effect in which the hold display to be notified changes to any special display mode is executed. Hereinafter, the hold display displayed in the normal mode is also referred to as “normal hold”, and the hold display displayed in the special display mode is also referred to as “special hold”. In addition, the hold display displayed in the blue display color in the special display mode is also referred to as “blue hold”, and the hold display displayed in the red display color is also referred to as “red hold”.

  For example, in Modification 2, the effect control CPU 90101 determines the final display mode using the final display mode determination table shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 when the start winning is generated. When a display mode other than “normal hold (without special hold)”, which will be described later, is determined as the final display mode, the effect control CPU 90101 displays the latest winning determination result, the first reserved memory number, and the final display mode. Based on this, the change pattern of the hold display to be notified is determined. Specifically, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS.

  45 and 46 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the final display mode determination table. As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in the second modification, in the final display mode determination table, as the final display mode of the hold display, normal hold (without special hold), normal hold (with special hold), blue A judgment value is assigned to each of the hold and the red hold. Of these, “normal hold (with special hold)” means that after temporarily changing to special hold at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, it is finally put into normal hold at the subsequent hold shift timing. Returning, the final display mode itself is normally on hold, but the hold notice effect is executed. On the other hand, “normal hold (without special hold)” does not change to a special hold at all, and does not change as a normal hold until the hold is consumed and the hold display is erased. It corresponds to the one that does not execute the production itself.

  If the first reserved memory number is 2, there is only one opportunity to change the hold display at the hold shift timing after the start winning prize, so there is room for temporarily changing the hold display to special hold. Absent. Therefore, the final display mode determination table for the first hold storage number “2” shown in FIGS. 45A to 45C includes only normal hold (without special hold), blue hold, and red hold. Each decision value is assigned, and there is no decision value allocation for normal hold (via special hold).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in the second modified example, when the winning determination result is out of non-reach, super-reach out, or super reach big hit, the hold notice effect is configured to be executed. When the determination result at the time of winning is other than that, the effect control CPU 90101 determines the final display mode of the hold display as “normal hold (without special hold)” as it is, and does not execute the hold notice effect. decide.

  If the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 90101 determines that the winning determination result indicates non-reach deviation, FIG. If the final display mode determination table for two reserved and non-reach deviations shown in (A) is selected, and the determination result at the time of winning indicates super reach deviation, the two reserved and super shown in FIG. 45 (B). If the final display mode determination table for reach loss is selected, and the determination result at the time of winning indicates a super reach jackpot, the final display mode determination table for two reserved and super reach jackpots shown in FIG. select. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 indicates that the winning determination result indicates non-reach deviation when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3” or “4”. If the final display mode determination table for 3-4 reservations and non-reach deviation shown in FIG. 46 (D) is selected and the determination result at the time of winning indicates super reach deviation, FIG. 46 (E ) And 3-4 holds shown in FIG. 46 (F) if the final display mode determination table for super reach losing is selected and the winning determination result indicates a super reach jackpot. And the final display mode determination table for the super reach jackpot is selected. Then, the effect control CPU 90101 performs a lottery process based on a random number using the selected final display mode determination table, and determines the final display mode of the latest hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, in the second modification, when the super reach is lost or the super reach big hit, the blue hold or The rate of change to red hold is high. Therefore, in the second modified example, when the hold display finally changes to blue hold or red hold, the expectation level (reach reliability) for super reach is higher than when the hold display is finally set to normal hold. It is high.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in this modified example 2, in the case of a super reach big hit, it is finally bluer than the normal hold as compared with the case where the non-reach is lost or the super reach is lost. The rate of change to hold or red hold is high. As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, in the second modification, in the case of a super reach big hit, it is finally red rather than a blue hold compared to a case where non-reach and super reach are lost. The rate of change to hold is even higher. Therefore, in the second modification, when the notice hold display finally changes to red hold, the expectation for the big hit (hit reliability) is highest, and when it finally changes to blue hold, the next big hit The expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is high, and the expectation level (hit reliability) for the jackpot is the lowest in the case of a normal suspension in the end.

  47 and 48 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the change pattern determination table. In FIGS. 47 and 48, special Δ indicates a special display with a triangle display, and special □ indicates a special hold with a rectangular display.

  When the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “2”, the effect control CPU 90101 determines that the determined final display mode is blue reserved as shown in FIG. If the change pattern determination table for two holdings and blue holding shown in FIG. 47 is selected and the determined final display mode is red holding, the change pattern determining table for two holdings and red holding shown in FIG. select.

  Further, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “3”, the determined display mode is normally reserved (via special hold). If there is, the change pattern determination table for 3 holds and normal hold shown in FIG. 47 (C) is selected, and if the determined final display mode is blue hold, 3 holds and blue shown in FIG. 47 (D). If the change pattern determination table for holding is selected and the determined final display mode is red holding, the three holding patterns shown in FIG. 47E and the change pattern determining table for red holding are selected.

  In addition, when the first reserved memory number stored in the first reserved memory number storage area is “4”, the final display mode determined by the effect control CPU 90101 is the normal hold (via special hold). If there is, the change pattern determination table for 4 reservations and normal storage shown in FIG. 48 (F) is selected. If the determined final display mode is blue storage, 4 reservations and blue shown in FIG. 48 (G). Select a change pattern determination table for holding. Further, if the determined final display mode is red hold, and further, if the determination result at the time of winning indicates non-reach out or super reach out, the four hold and non-reach out shown in FIG. If a change pattern determination table for super-reach and red hold is selected, and the determination result at the time of winning indicates super reach big win, four hold shown in FIG. 48 (I), super reach big win and red hold Select the change pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the second modification, when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the hold display of the notice target is displayed as the normal hold at the time of starting winning, and the timing of the first hold shift The special hold is changed to the normal hold, the blue hold, and the red hold at the third and subsequent hold shift timings. Therefore, in the second modification, when the hold display to be notified is displayed at the fourth position (the state after the start winning prize) and at the third position in the hold storage display portion 9018c. In the state after the first hold shift, the hold display to be notified does not change from special hold to normal hold, blue hold, or red hold. Further, as shown in FIGS. 47C to 47E, in the second modification, even when the first reserved memory number is “3”, the hold display of the notice target is displayed in the normal hold at the time of starting winning a prize. Therefore, when the hold display for the advance notice is displayed at the third position in the hold storage display unit 9018c (the state after the start winning prize), the hold display for the advance notice is changed from the special hold to the normal hold or the blue hold. , Never change to red hold. Therefore, in the second modification, during the period in which the notice target hold display is displayed at the fourth and third positions, the notice target hold display is unlikely to change from the special hold to the normal hold. . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by changing from special hold to normal hold at an early stage of the hold display of the advance notice target, and to prevent a reduction in effect when performing the hold advance notice effect. .

  Moreover, in this modification 2, an effect effect can be performed at the timing of the hold shift after the special hold is displayed, and even if the effect effect is executed, the hold display of the notice target remains the special hold, It may change to normal hold, blue hold, and red hold. For example, in the change patterns 401 and 403 shown in FIG. 48F, after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift and the special hold is started. Can change to normal hold. Further, for example, in the change patterns 402 and 404 shown in FIG. 48F, after the special hold is displayed at the timing of the first hold shift, the action effect is executed at the timing of the second hold shift. The action effect is executed at the timing of the third hold shift without changing the special hold, and can be changed from the special hold to the normal hold. As such, in the second modification, not only the case where the special hold returns to the normal hold but also the case where a plurality of action effects are executed to return from the special hold to the normal hold. It is possible to improve the effect of performing the holding notice effect.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 47C to 47E and FIGS. 48F to 48I, in the second modification, there are two types of special hold, a special hold with a triangle display and a special hold with a rectangular display. However, when the special display of the rectangular display is displayed, the ratio of the red display as the final display mode is higher than when the special display of the triangular display is displayed. . On the other hand, when the special hold in the triangle display is displayed, the ratio of returning to the normal hold as the final display mode is higher than the case in which the special hold in the rectangular display is displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 48 (H) and 48 (I), in the second modification, even when the special hold is returned to the normal hold, the red hold is finally displayed (that is, once the normal hold is returned, it is discouraged). Change pattern (change pattern 411, 414) is provided, and the change pattern 411, 414 of the revival pattern is displayed only when the super reach is a big hit. Judgment values are assigned so that they can be determined. Therefore, in this modified example 2, when the red hold is finally made after returning from the special hold to the normal hold, the big hit will be determined, compared to the case where the special hold is changed to the red hold. The expectation (reliability) for the big hit is high.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90101 is the executable timing of the effect effect (effect that is executed in a manner that acts on the hold display and suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes) in the hold memory. When there is something, the effect production is executed. Whether or not the action effect can be executed is determined by checking the change pattern stored in the hold notice effect setting information storage area, for example, and special Δ → special at the timing of the current fluctuation start (hold shift). △ or special △ → normal hold, special △ → blue hold, special △ → red hold, special □ → special □, special □ → normal hold, special □ → blue hold, special □ → red hold It can be determined by checking whether or not there is.

  As described above, according to the second modification, the gaming machine is capable of performing variable display, and is a specific display unit that can display a specific display corresponding to the variable display (in this example, a modification. The display mode of the specific display is changed after the specific display is displayed according to the first mode (special hold in this example) and the first mode (special hold in this example). Change effect execution means capable of executing the change effect to be performed (in this example, the on-hold notice effect with the effect effect) (in this example, one of the effects control microcomputer 90100 of Modification 2 shown in FIGS. 47 and 48) The change effect execution means is a specific table according to the first mode as the change effect. After the display, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the second mode (in this example, blue hold or red hold) with high advantage (in this example, FIG. 47D, (E) and the change patterns 405 to 414 shown in FIGS. 48 (G) to (I) can be executed, and the change display is specified by the first mode. When the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the second mode after the display is displayed, it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display to the third mode (normal hold in this example). In the example, the hold notice effect based on the change patterns 31 and 32 shown in FIG. 47C and the change patterns 401 to 404 shown in FIG. 48F can be executed), and the specific display displayed by the third mode is , First The rate of change to the second mode is lower than the specific display displayed by the method (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the change pattern that changes from special hold to normal hold and then to red hold) There are only change patterns 411 and 414 that can be selected only when the first reserved memory number is 4 and the super reach big win at the time of starting winning, and the change patterns 31 and 414 that are assigned with very little judgment value and do not change normally hold. 32, 401 to 404 have more judgment value allocations, and may not change to red hold after changing from special hold to normal hold. Thereby, the fall of the production effect in the case of performing a change production can be prevented.

  In the second modification, the special hold is displayed as the first mode, the normal hold is displayed as the third mode, and the special hold is changed to the normal hold. However, such a mode is limited. Absent. For example, normal hold is displayed in the position of the first mode, and as the third mode, the held mode indicating that the display mode of the hold mode has been changed (for example, a round display including a character display of “Done”) May be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and production symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In addition, about embodiment mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, the variable provided in the game area | region was demonstrated. A gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a gaming ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball apparatus (so-called role) It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1st type and 2nd type.

  Further, in this embodiment, although it is possible to shift to the probability change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, it is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game moves to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantial probable big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a sphere does not easily pass.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 90100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 90100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 90560 uses the first command to indicate whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc., before reaching reach (so-called if reach is not reached). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 90560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 9080, the audio output board 9070, and the lamp driver board 9035 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the presentation apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 909 and the like is mounted, and a circuit on which other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 9027 and the like) are mounted are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. However, the game control microcomputer 90560 has another board (for example, FIG. 21). The sound output board 9070 and the lamp driver board 9035 shown in FIG. 5 or the sound / lamp board having the functions of the circuits mounted on the sound output board 9070 and the functions of the circuits mounted on the lamp driver board 9035). A control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 on the effect control board 9080 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 9070, the lamp driver board 9035, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 909. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 90100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 90560 in the above embodiment, and the sound output board 9070, the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 9035 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 side determines whether or not it is a big hit and determines whether or not the variation pattern type is a prize (pre-reading judgment), and shows a command (symbol designation command) indicating the result of the prize determination. , Variable category command) is transmitted, and the pre-run announcement effect is executed on the effect control microcomputer 90100 side based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Further, it may be configured such that determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) is performed on the production control microcomputer 90100 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 90560 transmits a command designating only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R ′) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′) extracted at the time of starting winning. In other words, the presentation control microcomputer 90100 side may be configured to make a determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) based on a random number value designated by these commands.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 901 ... Pachinko machine 908a ... First special symbol display 908b ... Second special symbol display 909 ... Production display device 9013 ... First start winning port 9014 ... Second starting winning port 9020 ... Special variable prize Ball device 9027 ... Speaker 9031 ... Game control board (main board)
9056 ... CPU
9070 ... Audio output board 90560 ... Game control microcomputer 9080 ... Production control board 90100 ... Production control microcomputer 90101 ... Production control CPU
90109… VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Control means for controlling the operation of the gaming machine;
Transfer means for transferring data from the first storage means to the second storage means,
The transfer means transfers the control data used by the control means when power supply to the gaming machine is started, and the notification data used for notification is more effective than the presentation data used for presentation. Priority transfer
The control means can monitor the state of the gaming machine in parallel with the transfer of the effect data, and can execute notification according to the state of the gaming machine using the notification data.
further,
Display means capable of displaying images;
Display control means capable of displaying information about the game on the display means;
An effect execution means capable of executing a visual difficulty effect that makes the predetermined image displayed on the display means difficult to visually recognize, and
The effect executing means is capable of executing, as the visual difficulty effect, a first visual difficulty effect that does not make the information related to the game difficult to view and a second visual difficulty effect that makes the information related to the game difficult to view. A featured gaming machine.