JP2019187900A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game interest and capable of appropriately executing a warning regarding prevention of an excessive devotion.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute a specific performance that operates a predetermined performance display. In the specific performance, it is possible to notify whether or not a state is controlled to an advantageous state by overlapping at least one piece of identification information constituting a display result on a predetermined performance display to be displayed, and for the displayed identification information in the overlapped manner, a mode is changed from a first mode which is the transparency with which a predetermined performance display can be visually recognized to a second mode which has a lower transparency than that in the first mode. An excessive devotion prevention image is displayed in the customer waiting demonstration state and in the ending period after the end of a big winning. The display period of the excessive devotion prevention image in the ending period after the end of a big winning is shorter than that in the customer waiting demonstration state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

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

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

  As such a gaming machine, a gaming machine that superimposes and displays a variable display symbol on an effect display indicating the content of the effect of the notice effect has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-325876 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the superimposed image has no relevance to the effect display and may reduce the gaming interest.

  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 capable of improving the gaming interest by making it easy to recognize the contents of the effect display.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display of identification information and includes variable display means for deriving a display result, and controls it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect for operating a predetermined effect display can be executed, and in the specific effect, the at least one identification information constituting the display result is displayed superimposed on the predetermined effect display, thereby achieving the advantageous state. It is provided with a notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a specific effect) that can notify whether or not it is controlled,
The identification information displayed in a superimposed manner is changed from the first mode, which is the transparency with which the predetermined effect display can be visually recognized, to the second mode having a lower transparency than the first mode (for example, superimposed in a specific effect). In order to make it possible to visually recognize the effect display over the decorative pattern to be displayed, the decorative pattern is made transparent and then made non-transparent, and the variable display result is notified whether or not the result is a “hit”),
further,
An alerting means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 90100 for displaying an anti-entrainment image 90131) capable of executing an alert regarding prevention of entrapment of a game;
The alerting means is:
At least a non-game state (for example, a customer waiting demo state) and an alert regarding prevention of stagnation can be executed when the advantageous state is completed (for example, an ending period) (for example, a stagnation prevention image 90131 is displayed) And so on)
A reminder regarding prevention of slipping is executed in a different mode between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state (for example, an effect display device as shown in FIG. 32 (h) in the customer waiting demo state) In FIG. 30, the anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen 909, and the anti-slipping image 90136 is displayed in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909 as shown in FIG. As shown, the display period of the anti-overlapping image is shorter during the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the relevance between the images displayed in a superimposed manner and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The notification means operates the identification information displayed in a superimposed manner in relation to the operation of the predetermined effect display (for example, a character indicated by the character image CHa as the effect display hits the door image CH to open it). In response to the movement of the
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  According to such a configuration, since an operation related to a predetermined effect display is performed, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The notification means displays at least one piece of identification information constituting the display result in the specific effect so as to be superimposed on at least a part of the predetermined effect display (for example, even if it is superimposed on a part of the effect display). , You do n’t have to superimpose the whole thing)
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  According to such a configuration, part of the contents of the predetermined effect display can be easily viewed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The notification means changes the display area of the superimposed identification information in relation to the predetermined effect display operation (for example, the player moves from the front side to the back side and taps the door. The display area of the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner changes, etc.)
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  According to such a structure, the variation about the operation display of identification information can be enriched, and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The specific effect is a success effect that achieves the predetermined purpose by operating the predetermined effect display after displaying a display corresponding to the predetermined purpose to be achieved as the predetermined effect display, and the predetermined effect. It is an effect that any one of the failure effects that do not achieve the predetermined purpose by operating the display (for example, a successful effect that achieves the predetermined purpose as a specific effect, a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, Any one of them)
After the display corresponding to the predetermined purpose to be achieved is performed, the notification means displays at least one identification information constituting the display result superimposed on the predetermined effect display (for example, a predetermined effect) Display and operate the display so that the player can recognize a predetermined purpose to be achieved, and then display the decorative symbols constituting the reach superimposed on the effect display),
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  According to such a configuration, it is easy to recognize a predetermined purpose to be achieved, and it is easy to grasp the intention of the specific effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The type of the identification information to be displayed in a superimposed manner has a different ratio depending on the predetermined effect display mode (for example, when the character of the mode A is displayed as the effect display, reach with a decorative pattern of “7”. And the ratio of the decorative pattern “7” superimposed is higher than Super Reach B and C).
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  According to such a structure, it becomes easy to grasp the aspect of the predetermined effect display according to the type of identification information displayed in a superimposed manner, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine described in (5) above,
When the failure effect is executed as the specific effect, the notification unit deletes the superimposed identification information from the variable display unit in a mode different from the variable display mode (for example, the superimposed display is displayed). The decorative design that has been moved moves in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the character image CHa of the aspect A of the effect display, and then is erased from the screen (image display device 5)).
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  According to such a configuration, an impact can be given to the player.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
The informing means changes to the second mode of the variable display means at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display means (for example, the timing at which the decorative symbol that has been transmissively displayed is made opaque is the display result of the variable display May be the timing at which is derived and displayed)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by making it easy to recognize the contents of the predetermined effect display.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (5) or (7) above,
The notification means changes to the second mode of the variable display means at the timing when the display result is derived to the variable display means after either the success effect or the failure effect is performed (for example, in the case of a success effect) In the case of failure production, it becomes impervious when it finally stops changing)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by making it easy to recognize the contents of the predetermined effect display.

  Moreover, the invention which concerns on the following (10)-(22) is contained in the form for implementing invention mentioned later. Conventionally, in a gaming machine, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-154687, in order to prevent the player from getting into the game during the ending period after the winning gaming state has ended There was something to do. In addition, there is a technique for calling attention to prevent the sinking in a waiting-for-customer demonstration state or during a change display as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-8184. However, in the above-described conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced due to excessive alerting regarding the prevention of stagnation. In view of this point, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can appropriately execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

  (10) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) advantageous to a player, Attention means (for example, a production control microcomputer 90100 that displays an anti-intrusion image 90131) capable of executing an alert for prevention of entrapment with respect to a game is provided, and the at least alert means includes at least a non-game state (for example, waiting for a customer) (Demo state, etc.) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, ending period, etc.), it is possible to execute an alert regarding prevention of stagnation (for example, display a stagnation prevention image 90131), and the non-game Intrusion prevention by different modes between the state and when the advantageous state ends (For example, in the customer waiting demo state, as shown in FIG. 32 (h), an anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 909, and in the ending period, FIG. As shown in FIG. 30B, the inset prevention image 90136 is displayed smaller in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909. As shown in FIG. 30, during the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state For example, the display period of the anti-sag image is short).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

(11) In the gaming machine according to (10) above,
The alerting means can display on the display means a reminder display relating to prevention of sinking, which is partly common in the non-game state and when the advantageous state ends, as alerting (for example, In addition, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-slip image having the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period)
The display period of the alert display regarding the prevention of falling is shorter when the advantageous state ends than when the non-game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, after the big hit ends than in the customer waiting demo state) For example, the display period of the anti-overlapping image is shorter during the ending period.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

(12) In the gaming machine described in (10) above,
The alerting means can display on the display means a reminder display regarding prevention of stagnation, which is partly common in the non-game state and when the advantageous state is ended, as the alert. For example, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-entrainment image with the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period)
When the advantageous state ends, the display area of a warning display regarding prevention of sinking is smaller than when the non-game state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (h) and 35 (b), waiting for a customer) The display area of the anti-slip image is smaller in the ending period after the big hit than in the demo state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

(13) In the gaming machine described in (10) above,
The alerting means can display on the display means a reminder display regarding prevention of stagnation, which is partly common in the non-game state and when the advantageous state is ended, as the alert. For example, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-entrainment image with the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period)
When the advantageous state is over, the alert display regarding the prevention of the sinking is displayed at a position that is not conspicuous to the player when the advantageous state ends (for example, FIG. 32 (h), FIG. 35 ( As shown in b), the anti-sagging image is displayed at the corner of the screen which is not conspicuous to the player during the ending period after the end of the big hit, as compared to the case of the customer waiting demo state).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively displaying the alert when the advantageous state ends.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (13),
The attention calling means can display a warning display relating to prevention of sinking as a warning in the same display period as other warning display, and display the warning display at different display start timings (for example, As shown in FIG. 32, the anti-slip image 90131 can be displayed in the same period as the other alert display 90130, and the display timing of each alert display is displayed differently).

  According to such a configuration, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at a stretch.

(15) In the gaming machine described in (13) above,
As the alerting means, the alerting means can be displayed in the same display period as the other alerting displays, and the alerting displays can be faded in in order and faded out at a common timing. (For example, as shown in FIG. 32, the anti-slip image 90131 can be displayed in the same period as the other alert display 90130. After the other alert display 90130 is faded in, the anti-slip image 90131 is faded. In other words, after all of the other alert display 90130 and the anti-intrusion image 90131 are displayed, fade-out is performed at a common timing).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control for a good-looking attention display.

(16) In the gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (15),
Display means for displaying a plurality of items corresponding to a plurality of types of effects that can be selected by the player (for example, an effect control microcomputer 90100 for displaying items corresponding to a plurality of types of music as shown in FIG. 36). When,
Selection effect means (execution control microcomputer 90100 or the like for changing an item selected by a selection operation as shown in FIG. 36) capable of executing a selection effect for selecting any one of the plurality of items;
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect corresponding to the item selected by the selected effect means (an effect control microcomputer 90100 for outputting music and video corresponding to the selected item as shown in FIG. 36). Etc.)
The display means can display an item corresponding to the first effect even when the first effect of the plurality of types of effects is being executed in the selected effect (for example, FIG. 36 ( As shown in e), even if the item corresponding to the music A is being executed, the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed as “return”),
The production execution means
When the item corresponding to the second effect different from the first effect is selected while the first effect is being executed, the second effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (h)). As shown, when the item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning),
When an item corresponding to the first effect is selected again in a state where the first effect is being executed, the state of the first effect being executed is taken over (for example, FIG. 36 ( As shown in g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the music A is played as it is).

  According to such a configuration, even when the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(17) In the gaming machine described in (16) above,
The selection effect means can execute at least the selection effect during the advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 36, the selection effect for selecting an item can be executed during the big hit state).

  According to such a configuration, even if the selected effect is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the advantageous state.

(18) In the gaming machine described in (17) above,
The selection effect is a first selection effect that is executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the advantageous state (for example, a round that is executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the big hit, as shown in FIG. 36 (a)). A selection effect at the start) and a second selection effect executed based on the player's operation after the first selection effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the player's A selection effect or the like executed based on the operation).

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effects in the advantageous state, the selection effects can be executed according to the player's preference.

(19) In the gaming machine described in (18) above,
The period in which the second selection effect can be performed is longer than the first selection effect (as shown in FIG. 36, the first selection effect at the start of the round is from the start of the first round to the end of the second round. The second selection effect at the start of the third round is set from the start of the third round to the final round, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to deal with various types of players by lengthening the executable period of the second selection effect executed based on the player's operation.

(20) In the gaming machine according to (18) or (19) above,
The production execution means
As the plurality of types of effects, music can be reproduced (as shown in FIG. 36, music can be reproduced, etc.)
In the first selection effect, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played is changed according to the change of the item (for example, as shown in FIGS. 36A and 36B). In addition, in the selection effect at the start of the round, when the item is changed based on the player's operation, the music to be played is changed in accordance with the change of the item),
In the second selection effect, the music to be played is not changed even if the item is changed based on the player's operation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (e) and 36 (f), 3 In the selection effect at the start of the round, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, the reproduced music does not change).

  According to such a structure, since music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(21) In the gaming machine according to any one of (18) to (20),
In the second selection effect, the display means displays an item corresponding to the currently executed effect in a different mode from the display of the item when the first selection effect is being executed (for example, FIG. As shown in 36 (e), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music is “return” different from the display of “A” in the selection effect at the start of the round. Display etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily indicate to the player which effect is currently being performed.

(22) In the gaming machine according to any one of (18) to (21),
Hold storage means (for example, the RAM 9055 of the game control microcomputer 90560) for storing information related to the variable display as hold information (for example, hold storage, etc.);
Determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer 90560 or the like) capable of determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled after execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information before the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold information. When,
In the advantageous state, when the holding information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state is stored in the holding storage unit based on the determination result of the determining unit, the advantageous state is controlled. A notification production means (for example, a production control microcomputer 90100, etc.) capable of executing a notification production (for example, a holding continuous production, etc.) to be notified in advance;
The notification production means is
The notification effect can be executed at any one of a plurality of timings during the advantageous state (for example, the holding continuous effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the round),
As one timing among the plurality of timings, the notification effect can be executed at a timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items in the first selection effect (for example, a plurality of timings). As one of the timings, it is possible to execute the hold continuous effect at the timing when any one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be surprised in the first selection effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. In the second selection effect, the notification effect may be executed at the timing when the player selects any one of the plurality of items.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of specific production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a specific production execution determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a timing chart when a specific effect is executed. It is a figure showing an example of an effect operation when a specific effect is executed. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and after the end of jackpot. It is a figure for demonstrating the various displays in a customer waiting demo state and a power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen in a customer waiting demo state. It is a figure which shows the screen during menu operation. It is a figure which shows the screen in power saving mode. It is a figure which shows the screen after the end of jackpot. It is an effect drawing which shows the effect performed during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit time music selection process.

  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, 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 confirmed 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 attached 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. , For example, a scrolling display is performed in which the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest. 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 hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. 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.

  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 so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning 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. Are displayed (variable display) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is referred to as 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. At 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. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided at a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. 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 the 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 a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (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 lower pan main body or the like 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. The push sensor which detects the operation action of the player performed with respect to the push button 31B should just be provided in 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 normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a 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 specific display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state, the big prize winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The big prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is 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 that falls on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that 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 and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. For example, a notice effect such as a display system notice such as “step-up display” may be set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

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

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

  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 having the 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 falling 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. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening along 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 combined.

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

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

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

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “small hit”. After that, the game state is not changed, and the game 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 whose variable display result is “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 based on the short-term open big hit state and a case where the variable display result is “small hit” and the case where the small hit game state is controlled. 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 temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols aligned, and then fluctuated again. Any 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 decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped A re-lottery selection effect is performed to derive and display. 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 fixed decoration that becomes a 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 a round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the jackpot that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period until the next variable display game starts after the last round in the big hit game state 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 promotion executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes referred to as “end promotion promotion” in particular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control 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.

  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 out fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data in the RAM 102, temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores various fluctuation data in the RAM 102. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

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

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

  FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “losing”.

  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. Such a RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating a random number value 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 the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are 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 special symbol variation in the special-sign game until the definite 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, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

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

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

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

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

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) 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 setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count, The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, is output.

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) 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 setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. If the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Also, the second reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, and whether the variable display result is the “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 a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A generates a start prize (first start prize) when the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. However, the hold data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet started (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result, it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 for transmitting a 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 satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process is completed, for example.

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

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect an effective winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings.

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

  The special symbol normal process of 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.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “251”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102, is decremented or incremented by one, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for making settings to make it occur is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of times the big winning opening has been reached, or the maximum number of times the big winning opening has been reached has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting 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”, while 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 informing the end of the jackpot gaming 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 and 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 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”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming 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 of 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 a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. It includes processing to wait until it has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the definite 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”, whether to control the variable display result as “small hit” to the small hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values than usual are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. 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 where 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 the 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 decision value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

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

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

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

  The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the special symbol variably displayed (fluctuated) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (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 (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the fluctuation special figure is Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in 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.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability”, which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types is determined (step S244).

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A is selected as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

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

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

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

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

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 10 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. Select and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, 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 receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in FIG.

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

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

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various 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. Moreover, the variable display start setting process of step S171 includes the process which performs the setting which performs a specific production. As described above, the specific effect in this embodiment is executed after reaching the reach state (more specifically, the super reach), and a notice for notifying that the variable display result may be a “hit”. Production. Specifically, the specific effect in this embodiment includes a successful effect that achieves a predetermined purpose and a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, and is variable when the successful effect is executed. When the display result is “big hit” and the failure effect is executed, the variable display result is “out of”. In the specific effect, first, a predetermined effect display is performed and the display is operated to enable the player to recognize a predetermined purpose to be achieved (as shown in FIG. 18A, as shown in the door image). CH and character image CHa are displayed and, as shown in FIG. 18B, after the character performs an action to open the door), the decorative symbols constituting the reach are displayed superimposed on the effect display. To do. At this time, for example, the decorative symbol is displayed in a transparent manner so that the effect display can be visually recognized through the superimposed decorative symbol. Then, by making the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner the same operation as the effect display, the operation of the effect display can be easily recognized, and whether the purpose is achieved (whether it is a success effect or a failure effect) Result) is displayed, the decorative design displayed in a superimposed manner is made opaque, and whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is notified. In the variable display start setting process in step S171, settings are made as to whether or not to execute such a specific effect, and whether to execute a successful effect or a failure effect when executed.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the 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. Then, when the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit. To “4”. Further, 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 the 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. .

  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. Various effect controls are executed at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration 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 contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Further, in the big hit effect process, 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 process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After performing the process of step S524 or S527, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is a super reach variation pattern (step S528). In the process of step S528, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the pattern is a super reach variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When it determines with it being a super reach fluctuation pattern in step S528 (step S528; Yes), CPU120 for effect control performs the specific effect execution setting process for performing a specific effect (step S529).

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S529 of FIG. 13 as the specific effect execution setting process. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first refers to the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Determine presence or absence.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the specific effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, “executed” for executing the specific effect and “not executing” for not executing the specific effect are set to have different determination ratios depending on the variable display result. Yes. As shown in FIG. 15A, in the specific effect execution determination table in this embodiment, the case where the specific effect is executed is set to be more likely to be a big hit than the case where the specific effect is not executed. ing. When it is determined that “no execution” is performed without executing the specific effect, the specific effect is not executed, and the super reach effect corresponding to each variation pattern of the super reach A to C is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after performing the process of step S <b> 901, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect is executed in step S <b> 901, that is, whether or not the specific effect is executed (step S <b> 902). When there is a specific effect execution (step S902; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the specific effect with reference to the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 15B (step S903). The specific effect execution setting process ends. On the other hand, when there is no specific effect execution (step S902; No), the specific effect execution setting process is ended as it is.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the specific effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, there are a “success effect” that is executed when the variable display result is “big hit” and a “failure effect” that is executed when the variable display result is “out of place”. It is set at the determination ratio shown in the figure for the success or failure effect of the mode according to the variation pattern. Specifically, in the case of the variation pattern of “Super Reach C (out)”, the failure effect of the mode C is performed. In this embodiment, a character C appears and operates to achieve a predetermined purpose, and displays that the predetermined purpose could not be achieved as the production result. Further, for example, in the case of the fluctuation pattern of “super reach A (big hit)”, the successful production of aspect A is performed. In this embodiment, a character A appears and operates to achieve a predetermined purpose, and displays that the predetermined purpose has been achieved as the production result. Thus, in this embodiment, a character having a mode corresponding to the type of super reach appears. In the illustrated example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the success effect is always performed, and when the variable display result is “out of place”, the failure effect is always performed. However, even if the variable display result is “out of”, it may be set so that a successful presentation is performed. Further, even if the variable display result is “big hit”, it may be set so that the failure effect is performed. According to this, an unexpectedness can be given to a player. In addition, about the aspect of a specific effect, it is not restricted to displaying a different character according to the kind of super reach like A character, B character, etc., Although the character of the same aspect is displayed, All or some of the colors may be different. In addition, although the character forms are the same, the actions for achieving the purpose may be different. Furthermore, the types of objectives to be achieved may be different, and in addition to this, the objectives to be achieved and the actions to be performed may be different.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the execution mode is determined separately in step S903 after determining whether or not to execute the specific effect in step S901 in FIG. 14, but in the process in step S901. It may be determined at the same time. As described above, the specific effect in this embodiment is executed after the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state (more specifically, the super reach), unlike the super reach reach effect. Although it is performed as a notice effect, it may be performed as a reach effect of super reach. In this case, the processing of step S528 and step S529 of FIG. 13 need not be executed. The specific effect of the aspect according to the type of super reach may be executed as part of the reach effect of super reach.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. When the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like. (Step S801). The effect control CPU 120 updates (for example, subtracts 1) the timer value of the effect control process timer, and when an end code is read out from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, for example. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

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

  After executing the process of step S805, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not it is the specific effect period (step S806). The start period of the specific effect period is the execution timing of the specific effect determined in the process of step S529 in FIG. 13, and the length of the effect period depends on the specific effect determined in the process of step S529. What is necessary is just to be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern determined by the process of step S531. When it determines with it being a specific production period (step S806; Yes), CPU120 for production control performs production control of a specific production (step S807). As a result, the specific effect is executed as shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after execution of the process of step S <b> 807, or when it is determined that it is not the specific effect period (step S <b> 806; No), or when it is determined that it is not the reach effect period (step S <b> 804; No), the effect control CPU 120. Performs control for executing effects during variable display including variable display operations of decorative symbols based on the settings in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern (step S808). The effect process during variable display is terminated.

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

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

  Next, with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, a description will be given of an example of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed and the passage of time when the specific effect is executed. FIG. 17 shows a timing chart when the specific effect is executed. Specifically, FIG. 17A is a timing chart when a specific effect of a successful effect is executed, and FIG. 17B is a timing chart when a specific effect of a failed effect is executed. In the example shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, it is assumed that the super reach effect of super reach A is performed (that is, the specific effect of aspect A is performed).

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, when variable display is started (variation start), the reach state is reached, and the reach effect of super reach is disclosed. Then, when the specific effect period is reached, the specific effect is started. First, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), the door image CH and the character image CHa of the mode A are displayed, and then as shown in FIG. 18 (B). Then, an operation is performed in which the character indicated by the character image CHa of the aspect A tries to open the door image CH by hitting it. Accordingly, the player is notified that the goal to be achieved is the goal of “opening the door” (purpose notification in FIG. 17). Note that the purpose notification is not limited to being performed by images, and may be performed by voice or text. Moreover, you may carry out by the combination of these some. Further, the degree of expectation may be different depending on which aspect (image, sound, character, or combination thereof) is used for the purpose notification. Further, in the state of FIG. 18A, the left and right decorative symbols constituting the reach state may be transmitted. Further, the left and right decorative symbols may be operated so that the player can recognize that the variable display is being performed (it is not necessary to set the display to the stopped state). Further, in a corner area of the image display device 5 or the like, a symbol having a size smaller than the decorative symbol may be displayed so that it can be easily recognized that the variable display is being performed. In addition, even if it is the same type of super reach, there may be a plurality of timings at which the purpose notification is performed, and the types and aspects of the effects that are executed may differ depending on at which timing the purpose notification is performed. Thereby, a chance-up effect may be executed.

  In this way, after notifying the player of the goal to be achieved, the decorative pattern constituting the reach state is transmitted, and the door image CH and the character image CHa of the aspect A (effect) are transmitted as shown in FIG. Display). In the example shown in the figure, since the decorative symbol constituting the reach state is “5”, “5” as the middle symbol is displayed superimposed on the effect display. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 18D, the character indicated by the character image CHa of the mode A performs an operation of trying to open the door image CH by hitting the door image CH, and is superimposed and displayed in accordance with this operation. The decorated pattern is also hit by the door. Thus, since the same operation as the effect display displayed over the decorative pattern is performed, the content of the effect can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. Note that the left and right decorative symbols may be operated, or may be operated in the same manner as the middle symbol. Moreover, it is good also as operation | movement different from a middle symbol. Then, when the operation shown in FIG. 18D is repeatedly performed and the production is a successful production (FIG. 17A), the door indicated by the door image CH is displayed as shown in FIG. By opening, the player is informed that the production result is a successful production, and the decorative symbols that are displayed transparently are made opaque. Then, it is derived and displayed that the variable display result is “big hit”, and the variable display ends (variation stops).

  On the other hand, after the operation shown in FIG. 18 (D) is repeatedly performed, in the case of a failure effect (FIG. 17 (B)), as shown in FIG. The decorative pattern is displayed once opaque. Then, it is transmitted again and displayed (decoration pattern re-transmitted in FIG. 17B), and as shown in FIG. 18G, it is displayed that the effect is a failure effect (in FIG. 17B). Production result notification). In the example shown in FIG. 18G, the decorative design displayed in a superimposed manner moves in a direction opposite to the moving direction of the character image CHa of the effect display aspect A, and the character of the aspect A falls down. Operating in this manner indicates that the door is not opened, that is, the goal is not achieved. In the example shown in the figure, an example in which the mode (color) of the displayed character changes is shown, but it need not be changed. After that, the decorative symbols that are displayed in a superimposed manner are erased from the screen (image display device 5), and as shown in FIG. 18H, decorative symbols that are not symbols that constitute the reach state are newly displayed and variable. As a display result, it is derived and displayed that it is “out of range”, and variable display is ended (variation is stopped). In the example shown in the figure, an example in which the decorative symbol constituting the reach state is only “5”. However, for example, the reach state is achieved by two types of decorative symbols such as “5” and “6”. As described above, there may be a reach effect such as a so-called double reach (which may have three types of triple reach) in which a plurality of decorative symbols are included in the reach state. In this case, for example, “6” may be superposed after superimposing the decorative pattern “5” constituting the reach state to make a failure effect. According to this, even if it is a case where a failure production is performed once, a player's sense of expectation can be maintained. As shown in FIGS. 18 (E) and 18 (H), after the “big hit” or “out of” screen is displayed, the specific effect is finished and the screen returns to the normal screen, and the fixed variable display result is displayed. A decorative pattern is displayed.

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

(1) As a specific effect, the CPU 120 for effect control has a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (more specifically, super reach). The specific effect is executed as the notice effect for informing the user. Specifically, in the specific effect, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, a predetermined effect display is performed, and decorative symbols constituting the reach are displayed superimposed on the effect display. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18C, the decorative design is displayed, for example, in a transparent manner so that the effect display can be visually recognized over the decorative design displayed in a superimposed manner. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18E, FIG. 18F, or FIG. 18H, the superimposed design is made opaque, and it is notified whether the variable display result is “big hit”. According to this, it is possible to improve the relevance between the images displayed in a superimposed manner and to improve the game entertainment. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the decorative design is displayed in a superimposed state on the effect display, and then the decorative design displayed in a superimposed state is displayed in an opaque state. After being made, the transmission and the non-transmission may be repeated until the non-transmission, and the degree of the non-transmission may be gradually increased. Further, the degree of non-transmission may be gradually increased without repeating transmission and non-transmission.

(2) In addition, as shown in FIG. 18D, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes in accordance with an operation in which the character indicated by the character image CHa as the effect display strikes and opens the door image CH. The decorative pattern displayed on the screen also hits the door. According to this, since the operation related to the predetermined effect display is performed, it becomes easy to recognize the operation, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, although the effect display can be visually recognized by transmitting the decorative pattern displayed superimposed on the effect display, it is displayed in a state where the type of the decorative pattern can be recognized (for example, the frame of the decorative pattern is displayed without being transmitted). However, according to such a configuration, in accordance with the operation of the effect display, the decorative symbol displayed in a superimposed manner performs the same operation. Therefore, it can be recognized in an integrated manner, and the annoyance can be reduced. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18D, an example in which a decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner performs the same operation as a character as an effect display has been shown. In the case of movement, only the up / down movement (no left / right movement) is performed, and the decorative pattern movement may be the same for only part of the effect display. In addition, when the effect display is stopped and the operation is repeated, the operation of the decorative pattern may be different from the operation of the effect display, and the player can recognize that the effect display is operating. As long as it is sufficient (in this case, it is only necessary to match the timing of the stop and the operation), the mode of the operation is not limited. That is, the operation related to the predetermined effect display is a concept including the same operation as the effect display, a part of the same operation, and an operation for recognizing that the operation is being performed.

(3) Further, as shown in FIG. 18D, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes in accordance with the action of the character indicated by the character image CHa as the effect display trying to open the door image CH by hitting it. The decorative pattern displayed on the screen also performs an action of hitting the door. That is, since the player moves from the front side to the back side and hits the door, the display area of the decorative symbols displayed in a superimposed manner changes. Accordingly, by performing not only up / down / left / right, but also a three-dimensional operation, variations in the operation display can be abundant and the game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute either a success effect that achieves a predetermined purpose as a specific effect or a failure effect that does not achieve the predetermined purpose, and performs a predetermined effect display. Then, by operating the display, the player can recognize a predetermined purpose to be achieved (as shown in FIG. 18A, the door image CH and the character image CHa are displayed, and FIG. ) After the character performs an action to open the door), the decorative symbols constituting the reach are displayed superimposed on the effect display. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize the purpose to be achieved, and to easily grasp the intention of the specific effect.

(5) Further, when the effect control CPU 120 becomes a failure effect, as shown in FIG. 18 (G), the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner is the character image of the aspect A of the effect display. It moves in the direction opposite to the movement direction of CHa, and then erased from the screen (image display device 5). That is, it is erased in a manner different from the manner of being erased from the screen during normal variable display of decorative symbols. According to this, an impact can be given to a player and a game interest can be improved.

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

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18C, the decorative design is displayed so as to be superimposed on the entire character image CHa as the effect display, but this is an example. As long as even a part of the effect display is superimposed, it is not necessary to superimpose so as to cover the whole. According to this, a part of the contents of the effect display can be easily viewed, and the game entertainment can be improved by making it easy to recognize the contents of the effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the ratio that the super reach is “big hit” is higher than the normal reach, the super reach B is more than the super reach C, and the super reach A is more than the super reach B. In the example shown, the ratio of “big hit” is set higher, but in addition to this, super reach B is better than super reach C, and super reach A is more likely to be “big change big hit”. It may be set to become. In this case, when the character of aspect A is displayed as the specific effect, the ratio of “probable big hit” is higher when the successful effect is executed, and the superimposed symbols are “1” and “3”. ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, the ratio of“ probability variation ”is increased. In such a setting, when Super Reach A is executed (that is, when the character of aspect A is displayed as an effect display), it is reached with the decorative pattern of “7”, and the decoration of “7”. You may make it the ratio which a symbol superimposes becomes higher than super reach B or C. That is, the types of decorative symbols to be displayed in a superimposed manner may be set to different ratios depending on the effect display mode displayed in the specific effect. According to this, it becomes easy to grasp the aspect of the effect display according to the type of the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when executing the success effect, an example is shown in which the decorative symbol that is transparently displayed at the timing when the player can recognize the success effect is made opaque (see FIG. 17 (A) and FIG. 18 (E)), which is an example. The timing at which the decorative pattern that has been transmitted and rendered opaque is the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. According to this, in the case of a successful production and a failure production, since it becomes opaque when the change is finally stopped, the contents of the production display in the specific production can be easily recognized and the game entertainment can be improved. . Note that the timing of notification of the effect result indicating whether it is a successful effect or a failure effect, the timing at which the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, and the timing at which it becomes opaque may all coincide.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the notice effect is a notification effect that transmits the decorative symbols constituting the reach after the specific effect has reached the reach state, thereby notifying whether or not it will be a big hit, but this is an example. . The specific effect is, for example, a display (for example, “NEXT” or the like) that suggests that a pseudo-ream will be performed, or a display (for example, “UP” or the like) that suggests stepping up to the next stage in the step-up notice. ) May be transmitted, and an effect may be provided for notifying whether or not a pseudo-ream or step-up is performed. Also in this case, similarly to the specific effect described above, the effect display is first performed (the effect display of any one of the modes A to C may be performed, and the ratio of the successful effect may be different depending on the mode) What is necessary is just to superimpose and display the said suggestion display on the effect display. In the case of a successful performance, after making the suggestion display opaque, it is necessary to confirm (notify) that the quasi-continuation or step-up is performed, and the quasi-continuation or step-up may be performed. If the suggestion display is made opaque, it is allowed to be transmitted again, and the pseudo-ream and step-up are not performed (the specific effect may be terminated as it is). According to this, it is possible to improve the relevance between the images displayed in a superimposed manner and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, since the effect display is first performed after the effect display is transmitted and superimposed on the effect display, the effect display can be easily recognized by the player, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, in the specific effect, an example in which the decorative design is displayed transparently so that the effect display is visible through the decorative design to be displayed in a superimposed manner is shown, but this is an example. . For example, the player can display the decorative design so that it is the same color as the effect display displayed on the back side for the player, or the decoration design can be displayed smaller than the effect display. For example, it is only necessary to reduce the degree of visual recognition of the decorative pattern displayed in a superimposed manner so that the effect display can be visually recognized. The same applies to the case of notifying whether or not a pseudo-ream or step-up is performed.

  Moreover, in the specific effect in the said embodiment, although the example in which the aspect of the character image displayed in a specific effect differs according to which superreach of super reach A-C was shown, in addition to this, superimposition Also, the timing at which the decorative symbols displayed in this manner are transmitted may be different depending on the character image to be displayed. Further, it may be one that repeatedly performs transmission and non-transmission, and in this case, the repetition speed may be different depending on the character image to be displayed. Further, the display size may be different between transmission and non-transmission, and the non-transmission display size may be different depending on the form of the character image to be displayed. According to this, since the degree of visual recognition of the decorative design is changed in accordance with the aspect of the effect display, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the specific effects in the above embodiment, for example, after the character image of the aspect C is displayed (the door image is also displayed), the effect display is performed so that the character image of the aspect A is changed. A specific effect may be executed in which the content of is changed to a mode with high expectation. According to this, even if it is a case where an effect display with low expectation is performed, a player's expectation can be maintained.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the specific production | presentation was shown in the reach production period of a super reach, this is an example. For example, it may be performed outside the reach production period of super reach, such as during a big hit game. Specifically, when it is played during a big hit game, for example, a decorative symbol is variably displayed during the big hit game, and it is promoted from “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” according to the variable display result of the decorative symbol. In the promotion effect during the big hit, the specific effect may be executed. According to this, the range of production can be expanded and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, a special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) through 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.

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

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and encloses gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of winnings. The invention can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for 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.

  Further, only one type of off-line symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Also good. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Further, 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. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples described later, even if there is a change or addition within 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 includes a variable display means for variably displaying identification information and deriving a display result, and controlling the gaming machine to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) And a specific effect for operating a predetermined effect display can be executed, and in the specific effect, at least one piece of identification information constituting the display result is displayed superimposed on the predetermined effect display. , Provided with an informing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing a specific effect) capable of notifying whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state, and visually confirming the predetermined effect display with the superimposed identification information Change from the first aspect, which is possible transparency, to the second aspect, which is lower in transparency than the first aspect (for example, the effect display is approved for viewing over the decorative pattern that is superimposed and displayed in the specific effect) So that the decorative design is displayed transparently, then it is made non-transparent, and whether the variable display result is a “big hit” or not) And an attraction means (for example, a production control microcomputer 90100 for displaying an anti-intrusion image 90131). The attraction means is at least in a non-game state (for example, a customer waiting demo state) and the advantageous state is When it is finished (for example, an ending period, etc.), it is possible to execute an alert regarding prevention of inversion (for example, displaying an anti-inversion image 90131), and in the non-game state and when the advantageous state is over Depending on the mode, alerts regarding prevention of encroachment are executed (for example, a customer waiting demo In the case of FIG. 32 (h), the anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 909, and during the ending period, the screen of the effect display device 909 is displayed as shown in FIG. 35 (b). The anti-slipping image 90136 is displayed in a small size in the lower left corner. As shown in FIG. 30, the display period of the anti-slipping image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Is mentioned.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the relevance between the images displayed in a superimposed manner and to improve the game entertainment. In addition, it is possible to execute a warning regarding prevention of sinking.

In addition, by displaying at least one piece of identification information constituting the display result superimposed on a predetermined effect display, the result of execution of the specific effect that informs whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state becomes the advantageous state. Even if the controlled display result (big hit) is not achieved, alerting may be executed (for example, an anti-slip image is displayed). At that time, depending on the number of variable displays from the time when the display result (big hit) is controlled to the previous advantageous state until the variable display, the mode of alerting (for example, the display content of the anti-slip image) is changed. It may be. In particular, when the number of variable display times (the number of consecutive outlier display results) is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times, the mode of alerting is more conspicuous than when the number is less than the predetermined number of times (for example, display of an anti-smoothing image) If the player is made larger or is made to be a flashy color such as red), the player can be strongly aware of the prevention of sinking.
In addition, by displaying at least one piece of identification information constituting the display result superimposed on a predetermined effect display, the result of executing the specific effect that informs whether or not it is controlled to the advantageous state becomes the advantageous state. A reminder regarding prevention of squeezing in different ways depending on whether the display result (big hit) is controlled or the display result (big hit) is controlled in an advantageous state through an effect other than the specific effect. (For example, the display size, display position, and display color of the anti-slipping image may be changed). In this way, when the advantageous state ends, it is possible to impress the player that the advantageous state (big hit) has occurred through a specific effect.

  Furthermore, as an example of the form of the gaming machine that can enhance the relevance between the images displayed in a superimposed manner, improve the gaming interests, and preferably execute the alerting regarding the prevention of entrainment, a player A game machine (for example, a pachinko machine 901 or the like) that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state) that is advantageous to the player, and that can execute an alert for preventing the game from being sunk (for example, to prevent stagnation) A display control microcomputer 90100 for displaying an image 90131), and the alerting means is at least in a non-game state (for example, a customer waiting demo state) and when the advantageous state has ended (for example, an ending) (For example, prevention of entrapment) The image 90131 is displayed, etc., and a warning regarding the prevention of encroachment is executed in a different manner between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state (for example, in the customer waiting demo state, FIG. 32). As shown in (h), the anti-sagging image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 909, and during the ending period, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the anti-sagging in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909 is prevented. As shown in FIG. 30, the image 90136 is displayed in a small size, and the display period of the anti-overlapping image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state). 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. FIG. 19 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 901 viewed from the front. FIG. 20 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 901 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 907. 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. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 901 has a glass door frame 902 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable 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). In the pachinko gaming machine 901, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  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, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 904 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 903, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 905 for emitting the hitting ball, and the like. 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) at a predetermined position (for example, the central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray body, for example, A stick controller 90122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. Note that the stick controller 90122 has a predetermined operation finger, for example, 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 90125 (see FIG. 21) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 90121 (FIG. 21) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 90125 is provided inside an operation rod of the stick controller 90122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 90123 (see FIG. 21) for detecting 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. Further, 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 is, for example, a player performing a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at 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 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 90124 (see FIG. 21) for detecting the 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 position of the push button 90120 and the stick controller 90122 is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example. In addition, as an operation means, you may provide other operation means, such as a lever switch, a cross key switch, and a jog dial.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 907, an effect display device 909 is provided as display means capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 909 in the game area 907, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 908a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 908b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of displaying numbers and characters in a variable manner. The effect display device 909 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display variation display in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  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.

  Each of the first special symbol display 908a and the second special symbol display 908b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 909 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display device 908a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 909 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display device 908b performs the first display. 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 909 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has a first start winning opening 9013). Or after passing through the second start winning opening 9014 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of stored memory is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed) The display is not executed and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. 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).

  When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, or the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 908b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 909 also displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. Thus, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value advantageous for the player (advantageous value) is given.

  Further, 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) are continuously provided for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are synchronously displayed in the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are switched. An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 909 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. It is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps and sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 909 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 9013 is provided below the effect display device 909. A game ball won in 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.

  A variable winning ball device 9015 having a second starting winning port 9014 capable of winning a game ball is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 9013. 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. 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 opening 9014 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning port 9014 than the first starting winning port 9013. In addition, 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. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 9013 than the second starting 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.

  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 hold storage display 9018b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each 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 storage memory display 9018b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 9013, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved 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, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 908a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  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. 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 port 9013 and is detected by the first start port switch 9013a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 908a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol change 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 condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 9014 and is detected by the second start port switch 9014a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 908b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 909 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change 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 increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 909 is used for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 908a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 908b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 908a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 908b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 909 are synchronized. Further, 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.

  In addition, at a lower position on the display screen of the effect display device 909, a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number (total hold memory number). , A hold display area, not shown). In the combined hold storage display unit, the hold storage number can be specified as the hold storage display by, for example, the number of display of the predetermined image, by displaying the hold storage image (one hold storage image corresponding to each hold storage information, Is specified). In this way, by providing the summation pending storage display unit that displays the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In each of the first special symbol on-hold storage display 9018a, the second special symbol on-hold storage display 9018b, and the effect display device 909, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of on-hold storage are on hold display or on hold. Called memory display.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a special variable winning ball device 9020 is provided below the variable winning ball device 9015. The special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 includes an opening / closing plate, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 908a, and a specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 908b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 9021 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is displayed and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. A game ball that has won a big winning opening is detected by a count switch 9023.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 9020 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 909, there is provided a normal symbol display 9010 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. 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. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 9032 and is detected by the gate switch 9032a, the display change 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 closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. 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 storage memory display 9041 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 9010 is started, the LED to be lit is reduced by one.

  In addition, an accessory 9012 is provided above the effect display device 909. The accessory 9012 is located between the game board 906 and the effect display device 909 and can be displaced by an accessory motor 9017. The accessory 9012 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and moves to a position that can be visually recognized by the player when a predetermined effect is executed (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 909).

  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. In addition, 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 addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 901 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 20, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball device 9020 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  Of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit game state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) as the special game state. The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to (which is an abbreviation of a probability variation state and is also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In this embodiment, the special game state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-short-time state in association with the probability variation state. There is.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start prize is likely to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. In addition, among the “big hits”, the type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the short-time state after being controlled to the 15 round big hit game state but does not shift to the probable change state is called “normal big hit”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of entering the variable winning ball device 9015 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable winning ball device 9015 is opened in association with the probability changing state or the short time state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that makes it easy (higher approach, higher frequency) to win the variable winning ball apparatus 9015. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support support control, normal symbol variation control (ordinary symbol shortening control), normal symbol variation control (ordinary symbol shortening control), which shortens the variation time of normal symbols (the time from the start of variation display to the time of derivation and display of display results). The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the game will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 9015 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 9015 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 9015 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 9014 is increased. As a result, the game ball becomes easier to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 908a and 908b and the effect display device 909 are easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 9014 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency at which the second starting condition is satisfied and / or the frequency of execution of the second special symbol variation display is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 9014 is increased by the electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. In addition, such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball device 9015 by supporting the winning by the variable winning ball device 9015, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, the term “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating combinations of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “highly accurate high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 20, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. Note that the normal big hit may be controlled so as to be a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electric Chu support control state (a low probability low base state).

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until. Note that the probable big hit may not be terminated until the condition that the next big hit will occur is satisfied.

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 21 also shows a payout control board 9037 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. A 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 included. The game control microcomputer 90560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 9054 and a RAM 9055 are incorporated. 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 that is partially or entirely 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 or the like) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  Note that in the game control microcomputer 90560, the CPU 9056 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 9054. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 90560 (or CPU 9056) is hereinafter executed (or performs processing). 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 used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to win a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 90503 updates the numerical data according to the 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 generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90503.

  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. 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. It is mounted on the substrate 9031.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 90560 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, which displays special symbols in a variable manner, a normal symbol display 9010, which displays normal symbols in a variable manner, 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.

  The effect control board 9080 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 90100, a ROM 90102, a RAM 90103, a VDP 90109, an I / O port unit 90105, and the like. The ROM 90102 stores an effect control program such as display control, data, and the like. The RAM 90103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 90102 and the RAM 90103 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 90100. The VDP 90109 controls display of the effect display device 909 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 90100.

  The effect control microcomputer 90100 provides an effect control command for instructing the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 90560 via the relay board 9077 that allows a signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. And display control 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. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output. Since the effect control CPU 90101 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 90102 in the effect control microcomputer 90100, the effect control microcomputer 90100 (or effect control CPU 90101) executes (or below). Specifically, the processing means that the effect control CPU 90101 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the effect control board 9080.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 90101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 90125 of the stick controller 90122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 90121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 90105. Enter through. 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 of the I / O port unit 90105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 receives 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 and is input to the I / O port unit 90105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 90126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 90105, thereby causing the stick controller 90122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 90101 drives the accessory 9090 by driving the accessory motor 9017 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 22, a random number type, an update range, a usage, and an addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R ′: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R ′ is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 ′ (MR1 ′): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 ′ (MR2 ′): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 ′ (MR3 ′): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 ′ (MR4 ′): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 ′ (MR5 ′): An initial value of random 4 ′ is determined (for determining a random 4 ′ initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R ′), the big hit type is any one of them based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random “1”). The jackpot type is determined. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1 ′). Therefore, the random 1 ′ is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  The variation pattern is first determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′) and included in the variation pattern type determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3 ′). Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time-short state and the non-time-short state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not reduced. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected at a high rate, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shortened compared to when not in the hold number reduction control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 23A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 9054 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R ′ is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change big hit determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 23A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 23A in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). By adding a unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as a jackpot judgment value or second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability variation) is set than the probability variation jackpot judgment table. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 9056 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 90503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R ′). The jackpot determination random number is as shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in (1), it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot). Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 23A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 23B and 23C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 9054. FIG. FIG. 23 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball having won a first start winning opening 9013 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for FIG. 23 (C) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined using a hold memory (also referred to as a second hold memory) based on a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 9014 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 23B and FIG. 23C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1 ′), the type of jackpot is determined as either “normal jackpot” or “probability variable jackpot”, and is also referred to in determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 ′ values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probability big hit” (jackpot type). Judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 23 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 ′ values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probability big jackpot” (jackpot type). Judgment value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23B and 23C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as a determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 9056 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value for which the random 1 ′ value matches as the jackpot type, and also uses the jackpot symbol for which the random 1 ′ value matches as the jackpot symbol. To decide. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 23B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 23C have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 23C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 90560. In the game control microcomputer 90560, as shown in FIG. 24, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 90100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 24 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol displayed in a variation on the effect display device 909 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 90101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 909 controls the effect display device 909 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols. Command 9000 (H) is a command for designating initialization (designation for displaying an initial screen when power is turned on) transmitted when power supply relating to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is a command for designating restoration of a power failure (designation of displaying a power failure restoration screen) transmitted when power supply relating to the gaming machine is resumed. The command 9F00 (H) is a command for designating a demonstration waiting for a customer (designating that a customer waiting demo state is set). After receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the effect control microcomputer 90100 determines that the player is not playing a game (waiting for customers) after a predetermined period of time, and displays a demonstration screen. . When a power failure is restored while the game is in progress, such as during fluctuation display or in a big hit game state, the game is restored in a state corresponding to the progress of the game at the time of the power failure.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a combined pending storage number designation command indicating the combined pending storage number. The command C100 (H) is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command indicating that the total pending storage number is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the total reserved memory number designation command is issued at the time of starting winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014 (for example, when a start opening switch passing process described later is executed). And sent to the production control microcomputer 90100. In addition, the combined pending storage number subtraction designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 90100 at the time of starting the variable display (for example, when executing the special symbol variable display processing described later). Note that the combined pending storage designation command and the pending storage count subtraction designation command may be used together. For example, a combined reserved memory number designation command may be used as a command that can specify the number of reserved memories after subtraction. Note that the command for specifying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is transmitted instead of the total reserved memory number, and the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. May be specified as the total pending storage number.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, etc. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 90560 determines whether or not to win a big win at the start winning, and which judgment value range the value of the big hit type and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 90100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 90100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 90560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 9055.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R ′) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1 ′) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination. The random number for random use (random 2 ′) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3 ′) are stored.

  Based on winning in the first start winning opening 9013 or the second starting winning opening 9014, the CPU 9056 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 90503 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, based on the winning at the first start winning opening 9013, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 9014, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2 ′) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3 ′) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but will be described later in a variation pattern setting process. You may make it extract at (at the time of the change start of a special symbol).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start winning to the first start winning port 9013 or the second start winning port 9014, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a total pending storage number designation command are called. The command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process is transmitted from the main board 9031 to the effect control board 9080. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 90103 of the effect control microcomputer 90100, the received symbol designating command, variation type command, first (second) start winning designating command, and total pending memory number designating command are received. A storage area for storing data that can identify received commands is secured so that various commands such as can be stored in association with each other.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are configured by data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the CPU 9056 of the gaming control microcomputer 90560 in response to the start of power supply to the gaming machine and the reset signal to the gaming 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 S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 901 is started. In the main process, the CPU 9056 first performs necessary initial settings (S901 to S905).

  Next, the CPU 9056 confirms whether or not the clear switch is turned on (S906). If the clear switch is not turned on in S906, it is confirmed 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. (S907). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, processing 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 being 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 according to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not.

  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 (S908).

  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 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 when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the processes of S9010 to S9013) executed at the time of power-on not at the time of recovery from the stop of the power supply is executed. To do.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 9056 performs a game state recovery process (in S9041 to S9042) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). For example, data such as a special symbol process flag backed up in the backup RAM, a flag indicating an abnormal state, and a flag indicating a game stop state are read in order to return to the power supply stop state. In this way, when various data that has been backed up is read, game control of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is started from the state when the power supply is stopped using the data. Then, the process proceeds to S9014.

  In step S9014, the CPU 9056 executes random number circuit setting processing for initial setting of the random number circuit 90503. Then, 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, 2 ms) ( S9015).

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 9056 first disables the interrupt (S9016), executes the initial value random number update process (S9018), and the display random number update process (S9018), and again. The interrupt is permitted (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 an initial value of a count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a determination random number for determining a variation pattern type. When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round, an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display. In this embodiment, a variation pattern determining random number or the like for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol is used as the display random number.

  In addition, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the interrupt prohibited state is set by the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process described later. This is because it is executed (that is, the same process is also executed in S9024 and S9025 of the timer interrupt process), and thus avoids competing with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt occurs during the processing of S9017 and S9018, 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 count value Continuity may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of S9017 and S9018.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901, when the game control microcomputer 90560 on the main board 9031 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 9056 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S9020 to S9034 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S9020). Next, detection signals of the gate switch 9032a, the first start port switch 9013a, the second start port switch 9014a, and the count switch 9023 are input via the input driver circuit 9058, and the state determination is performed (switch processing: S9021). .

  Next, the CPU 9056 includes a first special symbol display 908a, a second special symbol display 908b, a normal symbol display 9010, a first special symbol hold storage display 9018a, a second special symbol hold storage display 9018b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 9041 is executed (S9022). For the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the normal symbol display 9010, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S9032 and S9033. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for jackpot type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S9023). . The CPU 9056 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S9024, S9025).

  Further, the CPU 9056 performs special symbol process processing (S9026). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 908a, the second special symbol display 908b, and the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S9027). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 9056 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 9010 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, CPU 9056 performs a process of sending an effect control command to effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control command control process: S9028). Further, the CPU 9056 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S9029).

  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 (S9030).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 9056 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S9031: output processing).

  CPU 9056 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in the output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S9032).

  Further, CPU 9056 performs normal symbol display control processing for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of normal symbols in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S9033). Further, the CPU 9056 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 9010 by outputting a drive signal in S9022 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S9034), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S9026). In the special symbol process, a process 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, a start port switch passing process is executed (S90312). Then, any one of S90300 to S90307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 90560, as described above, the RAM 9055 stores on-hold storage data (first on-hold storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 9013. And a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 9014 Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 9013a is turned on, the number of the first reserved storage data is stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and the numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from the random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “first” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 9014a is on, the second number of stored second stored data is counted on condition that the second number of stored storage has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 90503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed. Further, the value of the total pending storage number counter is incremented by 1, and a process of storing (storing) data indicating “second” in the pending specific area corresponding to the value of the total pending storage number counter after the summation is executed.

  The processing of S90300 to S90307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S90300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S90301) determines the variation pattern (variation pattern type determination random number and variation pattern determination random number using the variation pattern determination random number) and measures the variation time according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S90302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 90100. The special symbol changing process (S90303) is a process of proceeding to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S90304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 908a or the second special symbol display 908b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The pre-opening process for the big winning opening (S90305) is a process for performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 9020 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S90306), the control for transmitting the presentation control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 90100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S90305). When all the rounds are finished, the process proceeds to the big hit end process (S90307). The big hit end process (S90307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the microcomputer 90100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 90100 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, effect control CPU 90101) mounted on the effect control board 9080.

  When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 90101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S90701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S90702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 90101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 90101 clears the flag (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 sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify received commands in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 90103, etc.) is performed (command analysis processing: S90704). Next, the effect control CPU 90101 performs effect control process processing (S90705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of effect symbols on the effect display device 909 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S90704, the current control among the processes according to the control state A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1′-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1′-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 90100 for effect control) The random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating '-3 etc.) is executed (S90706). Each of such random numbers SR1′-1 to SR1′-3 is generated by a count of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, It is used as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S90707).

  By performing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 90100 transmits an effect display device 909, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 and received. By controlling the production devices such as the speakers 9027L and 9027R, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S90705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 90101 executes the pre-read effect process (S90700) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on the process, any one of S90800 to S90807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 909 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  The pre-reading effect process (S90700) is a process of determining pre-reading such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, it is possible that a big hit will occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the fluctuation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S90800) is a process for performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 90560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

  The effect symbol variation start process (S90801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation processing (S90802) is processing for performing processing for controlling switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S90803) is a process of performing control for stopping the fluctuation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S90804) is a process of performing display control such as a control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 909 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S90805) is a process for performing display control during a round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the process proceeds to post-round processing, and if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The post-round processing (S90806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. The jackpot end effect process (S90807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended in the effect display device 909.

  The effect control CPU 90101 is a process stored in the ROM 90102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 909 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 909 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 90101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

[About alerting]
In this embodiment, various alerts are executed to the player. As for alerting, a control for notifying the player of various attentions about the game using the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed. For example, notification for suppressing excessive games is performed as alerting. In this embodiment, images corresponding to various alerts are displayed on the screen of the effect display device 909. Such alerting may be executed not only by displaying an image but also by outputting a sound. Below, an example of the alert display displayed on the effect display apparatus 909 as alert is demonstrated concretely.

[About anti-sunk display]
As the alerting display, there is an anti-intrusion display as a display for preventing the player from being over-infiltrated with the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 or the slot machine. In the anti-slipping display, for example, a character “Pachinko slot is a fun to enjoy moderately. Be careful about sinking.” And an image surrounding the character are displayed. Further, the anti-slipping image is provided with an image surrounding the character but a plurality of types of images having different display areas although the content of the character is the same. Such a stagnation prevention display suppresses or pays attention to the player that he / she is addicted to the game, and suppresses or pays attention to the player's pouring a large sum of money into the game.

[Forgetting prevention display]
As a reminder display, forgetting to remove a card related to forgetting a prepaid card as a game recording medium in which balance information etc. is recorded as information that can specify the value of game value such as a game ball usable for a game There is a forgotten prevention display as a prevention display. In the forgetting prevention display, for example, an image indicating the card ejection is displayed together with the characters “Please be careful about forgetting to remove the prepaid card or theft.”. In addition, not for cards, but for other shapes such as coins as a game recording medium in which balance information is recorded as information that can specify the value of game value such as game balls that can be used for games An alert may be performed.

[Other warning display]
Other reminder indications: “A game under the age of 18 is prohibited by law.” A warning indication that prohibits games under the age of 18; “Injustice is a crime.” A warning display, such as a warning display to suppress fraudulent acts such as “Please beware of scams that pretend to be a strategy” is displayed with characters and images. The other warning display may be other than those shown above. For example, when a movable accessory is provided on the outer frame of the pachinko gaming machine 901, the movement of the movable accessory You may be careful not to get injured.

[Display timing]
The warning display as described above is a menu for changing the contents of the effect during the waiting for customer demo state that is transferred when the game has not been executed for a predetermined period of time, and during the ending period when the big hit gaming state ends. It is displayed in each display period such as during the display period of the screen. The alert display is displayed in various display modes depending on the display type and display period. Such a warning display will be described below.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and after the big hit. FIG. 30A is a diagram for explaining various types of display including a dip prevention display during a customer waiting demo state (hereinafter also simply referred to as a demo). FIGS. 30B and 30C are diagrams for explaining various types of display including a stagnation prevention display during the ending period after the end of the big hit. FIG. 30B shows the display after the end of the first big hit, and FIG. 30C shows the display after the second big hit when the big hit is continuous.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting demonstration designation command, it is determined that the game is not playing, and a demonstration screen is displayed. The customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90560 side to the effect control microcomputer 90100 side when the start winning prize does not occur and there is no hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer. Is done. The demo state ends when a game such as the occurrence of a new start prize is started.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), during the demonstration, the display of three symbols (for example, three numeric symbols such as “375”, etc.) that are the final loss stop symbols is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 909. After being displayed for 15 seconds, a function introduction movie as an image for introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is displayed for 39 seconds. After that, as the alert display, other alert display and anti-intrusion display are displayed for 6 seconds. Detailed display contents will be described later with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the pachinko gaming machine 901 is initialized, the display on the screen starts from the three symbol display which is the first screen in the demo state. On the other hand, if there is a power failure recovery that stops and resumes power supply due to a power failure during a customer-waiting demonstration, the production will not be started from the 3 symbols display that is the first screen in the demonstration state, but other alerts will be issued The display on the screen starts from the timing when the display and the anti-sagging display are executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 30B, ending display is performed during the ending period after the end of the first jackpot. In the ending display, a mode display that is information on the presentation mode after the jackpot is selected while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds is executed. Display of the number of times of probability change (time count) is displayed. In addition, from 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, a prepaid card forgetting prevention display and an anti-retraction display are displayed together with the ending display. Thereafter, an anti-slip display is displayed for 2 seconds along with a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 901 (also referred to as manufacturer information).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 30C, the ending display is performed during the ending period after the end of the big hit after the second time. Here, the big hit after the second time is a big hit when the big hit is made again during the 100 fluctuation display (during the probability variation state or during the short time state) after the big hit including the first big hit. In such a second and subsequent big hits, as in the first big hit, the effect mode after the big hit is selected during the big hit while the background image of the ending is displayed for 10 seconds as the ending display. A mode display that is information about the number of times, and a probability change count display (time count count display) that is information indicating the number of times of probability change after the jackpot end (time count count) are displayed. However, unlike the first big hit, from the end of the ending display, 2 seconds before the end of the ending display, the anti-overset display is displayed together with the ending display, but the prepaid card forgetting prevention display is not displayed. Thereafter, an anti-slip display is displayed for 2 seconds along with a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  As shown in FIG. 30, since the display period of the anti-overlapping image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state, an excessively alert display is performed when the big hit ends. Therefore, the alert display can be suitably executed while preventing the interest of the game from deteriorating.

[About power saving mode]
Next, the power saving mode will be described. In this embodiment, when the customer waiting demo state continues for a predetermined time, the power saving mode is executed in which the brightness of the backlight of the liquid crystal of the effect display device 909 is kept low to enter the power saving state. The power saving mode transitions after the demonstration state of 60 seconds in total, which is 15 seconds of the 3 symbol display shown in FIG. 30, 39 seconds of the function introduction movie, and 6 seconds of the warning display and the anti-slip display, is executed three times. Is done. In other words, the mode shifts to the power saving mode after 3 minutes from the start of the customer waiting demo state. Further, the power saving mode is terminated on condition that the game is started. For example, the power saving mode ends when a game ball is thrown into the game area 907. Further, the power saving mode ends when the player operates the push button 90120 or the stick controller 90122. Note that when the sensor is provided on the handle, the power saving mode may be terminated by detecting the player's operation by touching the sensor.

  Such a power saving mode can be set ON / OFF by a game shop clerk. The power saving mode is set by, for example, providing a mechanical hard switch on the effect control board 9080 and displaying the setting screen when the hard switch is turned on in a specific mode. That's fine. Here, the specific mode is a state in which the switch can be switched to items 0 to 9 and A to F, for example, a state where the switch is installed in the item F. When the power is turned on with the item F installed, a setting screen for determining whether or not to execute the power saving mode is displayed. After that, if the hard switch is set to any of 0 to 5, the player can adjust the volume (0 is the minimum sound, 5 is the maximum sound), and if it is set to any of 6 to B, the player can adjust the volume. The sound volume is fixed (6 is the minimum sound and B is the maximum sound). The light amount adjustment can be set in any state. In the case of only light amount adjustment, the volume cannot be adjusted even if the menu screen is opened. When C to E are selected, the state is the same as 0.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining various displays during the customer waiting demonstration state and the power saving mode. FIG. 31A shows various displays when shifting from the customer waiting demo state to the power saving mode. FIG. 31 (b) shows the display mode of the alert display and the anti-intrusion display in particular during the customer waiting demo state.

  As shown in Fig. 31 (a), after the demo state with 3 symbol display, function introduction movie, and other warning display and one set of anti-intrusion display as the customer waiting demo state is executed three times, it shifts to the power saving mode. Is done. In the power saving mode, the brightness of the liquid crystal backlight of the effect display device 909 decreases, and the screen becomes dark. Therefore, in the power saving mode, the function introduction movie is executed for 39 seconds after the 3 symbols display is executed for 15 seconds on the dark screen. However, during the power saving mode, other warning display and anti-slip display are not displayed after the function introduction movie. In the power saving mode, after the function introduction movie, the display is switched again to the 3 symbol display.

  When the power saving mode is finished, the anti-slip display on the screen displayed first is displayed for 5 seconds. Thereafter, if the symbol variation display due to the start winning is not started, the demo state starts again from the three symbol display.

  Next, display modes of the other warning display and the anti-overset display will be described with reference to FIG. Other examples of the alert display include the above-described alert display that prohibits the games under the age of 18. Here, for the convenience of explanation, among other types of other alert displays, alert display that prohibits games under the age of 18 is alerted A, alert display to suppress fraud is alerted B, and fraud The alert display for suppressing the action will be described as alert C.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), display and erasure are executed for 6 seconds as the other alerting display and the inset display. Here, 1F (frame) is used as a display unit. In this embodiment, 1F corresponds to 1/30 second. First, among a plurality of other alert displays, the alert A fades in over a fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) and is displayed over a display period of 142F. Thereafter, the warning A fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

  The alert B is faded in over the fade-in period of 15F (0.5S) from the middle of the fade-in period of the alert A after the non-display period of 6F, and is displayed over the display period of 136F. Thereafter, the alert B fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

  Alert C fades in for 15F (0.5S) during the fade-in period of Alert A and Alert B after the non-display period of 12F, and displays for the display period of 130F Is done. Thereafter, the warning C fades out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F.

  The anti-stagnation display fades in for the fade-in period of 10F after the fade-in period of the warning A, the warning B and the warning C after the non-display period of 35F, and is displayed for the display period of 112F. The Thereafter, the anti-sunk display is faded out over a fade-out period of 9F (0.3S) and is not displayed over a non-display period of 14F. The fade-in period of the anti-stagnation display is set shorter than the other alert display. In this way, the final anti-sunk display can appear earlier than other alerts, and the display can be sharpened.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), the warning A, the warning B, the warning C, and the anti-intrusion display are faded in in order, displayed in the overlapping period, and then faded out at the same timing. It is. It should be noted that the fade-in period for preventing sinking does not overlap with the other fade-in periods for alerting, but they may be fade-in so as to overlap.

  In this manner, the anti-sunk display and the other alert display can be displayed in the same period, and the display timing of each alert display can be made different. According to this, when displaying a plurality of alerts in the same period, it is possible to suppress the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once.

  In addition, the anti-reflection display can be displayed in the same period as the other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the anti-reflection display is faded in and the anti-reflection display is combined with other warning display. After all of the above are complete, fade out at the same timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

[Screen while waiting for customer demonstration]
Next, various displays displayed on the screen of the effect display device 909 will be described. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing a screen in the customer waiting demo state. As shown in FIG. 32 (a), at the start of the customer waiting demo state, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 9091 to 9093 are displayed in a manner that results in a shift display at the center of the screen. Such 3 symbol display is displayed over 15 seconds. Next, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), a function introduction movie as a video introducing functions such as how to play and effects of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is displayed for 39 seconds.

  Next, from FIG. 32C to FIG. 32F, three other alerting displays 90130 fade in sequentially from the left. Another alert display 90130 is displayed at the upper center of the screen. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 32 (g) and 32 (h), a sinking prevention image 90131 for preventing sinking below another warning display 90130 fades in. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 32 (i), the other warning display 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 fade out at the same timing. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (j), the screen is not displayed for a predetermined period after the fade-out.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the anti-entrainment image 90131, which is an alerting display relating to preventing entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting displays 90130, and is displayed with different display timings of the alerting displays. Is done. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 32, the anti-entrainment image 90131, which is an alerting display relating to preventing entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the other alerting display 90130, and after the other alerting display 90130 is faded in Then, after the slip-in prevention image 90131 is faded in, and all of the other attention-inducing displays 90130 and the anti-skin-in image 90131 are brought together, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

[Menu screen]
The menu screen is, for example, a display screen that presents various setting items that can be selected by the player as an option image (menu format) icon image on the effect display device 909 during the customer waiting demonstration state. The menu screen has a hierarchical structure. When one item is selected from the first screen in which main setting items can be displayed in a list format, detailed settings can be made for each selected item. For example, as main setting items, it is possible to select a character corresponding to an effect at the time of executing the game, adjust the volume / light quantity, select an effect customization, and the like.

  In the menu screen, an item can be selected in the up and down direction and the left and right direction according to the tilting operation of the stick controller 90122 that can be operated in the front and rear direction and the left and right direction, and is selected when the push button 90120 is operated. It was decided to the item that had been. In order to return to the previous screen, the push button 90120 may be operated using the “return” item.

[Screen during menu operation]
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a screen during menu operation. By operating the push button 90120 from the screen in the customer waiting demo state shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B, the menu screen 90132 in FIG. 33C is displayed. The menu screen 90132 displays a plurality of selectable items, but the drawing is omitted. Below the menu screen 90132, an anti-slip image 90131 is displayed.

  Here, the menu screen 90132 has a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, a slip-in prevention image is displayed at any level of the menu screen 90132. Note that the display mode of the anti-slip image may be different for each display layer of the menu screen 90132. In this way, it is possible to display an anti-slipping image in a manner corresponding to the content displayed on the menu screen 90132.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slip image differs depending on the effect state before and after executing the alert. Specifically, the display state of the anti-slipping image is different depending on the character on the menu screen 90132 as an effect state before executing the alert with the anti-slipping image. In addition, as will be described later, the display state of the anti-smoothing image at the time of ending differs depending on the mode of the probability change selected during the big hit game as the effect state after executing the alert by the anti-sloping image Yes.

  When the character selection item is determined by the operation of the stick controller 90122 and the push button 90120 on the menu screen shown in FIG. 33C, the screen shown in FIG. 33D is displayed. Here, the default display mode in FIG. 33D is a display mode in which no character is set. As shown in FIG. 33 (d), a screen on which one of the character X and the character Y can be selected as a plurality of types of characters is displayed. Also on the character selection screen, a slip-in prevention image 90131 is displayed. The anti-slip image 90131 at this time is the same as the display mode of FIG. Further, the anti-skinning image 90131 is the default display mode. Note that the display mode of the anti-slipping image in FIG. 33 (c) may be different from the display mode of the anti-slipping image in FIG. 33 (d). The different display modes include, for example, those displayed at different positions, those displayed differently at different positions (reduced display compared to one), and the like.

  After FIG. 33D, it is assumed that the player operates the push button 90120 and the character X is selected. Thereafter, when the volume / light quantity adjustment screen is selected from the various menus, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), an anti-sagging image 90133 is displayed below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. The anti-skinning image 90133 in FIG. 33 (e) is displayed in a different manner from the anti-skinning image 90131 shown in FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (d). Note that the volume and the light amount are determined by operating the push button 90120 after any of small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 90122.

  Further, after FIG. 33D, it is assumed that the player operates the push button 90120 and the character Y is selected. Thereafter, when the volume / light quantity adjustment screen is selected from the various menus, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), a stagnation prevention image 90134 is displayed below the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. The anti-skinning image 90134 in FIG. 33 (f) is displayed in a different manner from the anti-skinning image 90131 shown in FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (d) and the anti-skinning image 90133 shown in FIG. 33 (e). Note that the volume and the light amount are determined by operating the push button 90120 after any of small, medium, and large items is selected by the left and right operations of the stick controller 90122.

  If no character is selected and the default display mode is maintained, a default anti-skinning image 90131 as shown in FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (d) is displayed for the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. It continues to be displayed below.

  When the menu screen is terminated by the operation of the stick controller 90122 and the operation of the push button 90120 from the states of FIGS. 33 (e) and (f), the screen of FIG. 33 (g) is obtained. In FIG. 33 (g), the anti-slip image 90135 is displayed large at the center of the screen of the effect display device 909. In this way, based on the end of the display of the menu screen 90132, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 90135 is displayed first. Thereafter, if no start prize is generated, the screen of the customer waiting demo state shown in FIG. Note that the anti-slip image shown in FIG. 33 (g) may be different depending on the type of the selected character. Further, the display during the big hit gaming state may be different depending on the type of character.

  Here, if the menu screen is not displayed with the anti-skin prevention display, if the anti-skin prevention display is interrupted by opening the menu screen during the customer waiting demo state, the opportunity to view the anti-skin prevention display is reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the chance of seeing the anti-skinning display can be increased by displaying the anti-sneaking display on any level of the menu screen. Further, when the menu screen is finished, a large anti-skinning display is displayed at the center of the screen, so that the player can be focused on the anti-skinning display.

  At the end of the menu screen, the first anti-skid display that is set at the end in the normal customer waiting demo state is controlled so that the first anti-skin display is displayed at the end of the menu screen. You may make it do.

  Further, a determination means for determining the character selected in the menu screen may be provided. The character information selected on the menu screen is stored in, for example, the RAM 90103, and based on the information, the character for which the effect control microcomputer 90100 (effect control CPU 90101) is set is determined, and a warning display regarding the prevention of stagnation. What is necessary is just to make it differ.

  Further, the mode of the alert display regarding prevention of slipping in accordance with the player's operation may be different, and the mode of the alert display regarding prevention of slipping in according to the performance state during the game may be different. For example, you may make it change the form of the alert display regarding the prevention of stagnation according to having won the transition lottery to a specific production state, and having become the specific production state concerned. More specifically, in a case where the background changes depending on a predetermined lottery or a predetermined number of games, the warning display mode regarding the prevention of stagnation before and after the background change may be different.

[Screen in power saving mode]
Next, the screen during the power saving mode will be described. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a screen in the power saving mode. After the three symbol display shown in FIG. 34 (a) and the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 34 (b) are executed in the customer waiting demo state, the alert display 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 shown in FIG. 34 (c) are displayed. Is displayed. After such a demonstration state shown in FIGS. 34A to 34C is executed three times, the power saving mode shown in FIG. 34D is entered.

  During the power saving mode, the brightness of the screen decreases, but the presentation during the customer waiting demonstration state is continued. As shown in FIG. 34 (d), the function introduction movie shown in FIG. 34 (e) is executed after the three symbol display is executed in a state where the brightness of the screen is lowered. During the power saving mode, the warning display 90130 and the anti-slip image 90131 are not displayed after that, and after the three symbols display in the state where the screen brightness shown in FIG. The function introduction movie shown in FIG. 34 (g) is executed, and is repeated thereafter.

  When the push button 90120 is operated in the power saving mode from the state shown in FIG. 34 (g) to end the power saving mode, the screen shifts to the screen shown in FIG. 34 (h). In FIG. 34 (h), the brightness of the screen returns to the original brightness, and the anti-smoothing image 90135 is displayed large at the center of the screen of the effect display device 909. Thereafter, if no start prize is generated, the screen of the customer waiting demo state shown in FIG.

[Screen after the big hit]
Next, the screen after the big hit ends will be described. FIG. 35 shows a screen after the big hit. FIG. 35 (a) shows a screen during a big hit game. During the big hit game, a round game of 15 rounds is executed, and after the round game is finished, an ending image 90138 indicating the background image of the ending is displayed over the ending period shown in FIG. The ending image 90138 is an ending image in which a character or the like (not shown) is displayed as a background. After the ending image 90138 is faded in, the mode information fades in, and then the probability variation number information (or short time number information) after the big hit fades in. The mode includes an A mode and a B mode, and it is possible to select any mode during the big hit game. Depending on the mode, the performance executed in the probability change state or the time-short state executed after the big hit ends is different.

  In the ending period, apart from the ending image, a prepaid card forgetting prevention image 90137 in which the balance information is stored is displayed at an inconspicuous position in the lower left corner of the screen, and a sinking prevention image 90136 is displayed below the ending image. In the ending period, the ending image, the mode and the probability variation number information are displayed, and then the forgetting prevention image 90137 and the anti-overlapping image 90136 are displayed. Details of the display of the forgetting-to-remember image 90137 and the anti-slip image 90136 will be described with reference to FIGS. The inconspicuous position is a position deviated from the center such as a position on the end side of the center of the screen. In addition, the contents of characters in the anti-slip image 90136 during the ending period are the same as the contents of characters in the anti-slip image 90131 in the customer waiting demo state.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (c), in the ending period, the prepaid card forgetting prevention image 90137 fades in before the slip-in prevention image 90136. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the anti-slip image 90136 fades in. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), a forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and a slip-in prevention image 90136 are displayed for a predetermined time. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-slip-in image 90136 fade out at the same timing.

  In FIGS. 35A to 35F, the ending image 90138, the mode information, the probability variation count information (or time reduction count information), the forgetting prevention image 90137, and the anti-slipping image 90136 are faded in in this order, and these images fade out. After that, the display shown in FIG. In FIG. 35 (g), a manufacturer image 90139 as a manufacturer logo indicating the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed at the center of the screen, and a sinking prevention image 90131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 90139.

  After the first big hit, as shown in FIG. 35 (h), when the big hit display result is obtained continuously in the probability changing state or the short time state, during the big hit game shown in FIG. 35 (i). Be controlled. In the second consecutive big hit, it is assumed that the B mode is selected during the big hit game. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 35 (j), an ending image 90138 is displayed over the ending period. In the ending image 90138, an ending image (not shown) is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 90138, information on the B mode and information on the number of times of 100 times of change (the number of time reductions) are displayed. However, after the end of the second jackpot game, the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 is not displayed as in the case after the end of the first jackpot game, and only the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed in the lower left of the screen. . It should be noted that both the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-overlapping image 90136 may not be displayed after the end of the second and subsequent big hit games.

  Then, after the display of the ending image 90138 is erased, the display of FIG. In FIG. 35 (k), a manufacturer image 90139 is displayed at the center of the screen, and a sinking prevention image 90140 is displayed below the manufacturer image 90139. The anti-skinning image 90140 is displayed in a different form from the anti-skinning image 90131 shown in FIG. Such a difference in the display mode of the anti-slip image is due to the type of mode selected by the player during the big hit game. Note that the anti-slip image 90131 in FIG. 35 (g) and the anti-slip image 90140 in FIG. 35 (k) may have a smaller display area than the anti-skin image 90131 displayed during the customer waiting demo state. .

  In addition, a determination unit that determines the mode selected during the big hit game may be provided. The mode information selected during the big hit game is stored in, for example, the RAM 90103, and based on the information, the mode in which the production control microcomputer 90100 (production control CPU 90101) is set is determined, and a warning display regarding the prevention of sinking is displayed. What is necessary is just to make it differ.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is a warning display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137. Control to display differently is performed. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 35, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is an alerting display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137. After the forgetting-preventing image 90137 is faded in, the entraining is performed. The prevention image 90136 is faded in, and after the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the squeezing prevention image 90136 all come out, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

  It should be noted that the forgotten prevention image 90137 may be continuously displayed until the manufacturer image 90139 is deleted after the ending image 90138 is displayed. When the forgotten-forgotten prevention image 90137 is continuously displayed, after the first big hit, the forgotten-forgotten prevention image 90137 is displayed from the display of the ending image 90138 to the display of the manufacturer image 90139. After the big hit, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is displayed while the ending image 90138 is displayed, but the forgetting prevention image 90137 may not be displayed when the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed. In addition, after the ending image 90138 is displayed, the anti-flipping image 90136 may be displayed until the manufacturer image 90139 is deleted. When the anti-skinning image is continuously displayed, the common anti-skinning image may be continuously displayed even when the ending image 90138 is switched to the manufacturer image 90139.

  Further, the various images displayed during the ending period may be displayed after the display of one image is completely completed. Further, there may be a case where the timing at which the image fades in partially overlaps with that which does not overlap. Further, the ending image 90138, the mode information, and the probability variation number information may be displayed at the same time, and after that, the anti-forgetting image 90137 may be faded in, and then the anti-slip image 90136 may be faded in.

[Main effects]
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

  In this embodiment, in the customer waiting demo state, as shown in FIG. 32 (h), the anti-sunk image 90131 is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the effect display device 909, and in the ending period, the screen shown in FIG. 35 (b) is displayed. As shown in the figure, control is performed so that the anti-slipping image 90136 is displayed in a small size in the lower left corner of the screen of the effect display device 909. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the interest of a game will fall by performing the alerting of excessive sinking prevention when the big hit ends.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-slip image having the same contents of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. Then, as shown in FIG. 30, the display period of the anti-slipping image is set to be shorter in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32 (h) and 35 (b), the display area of the anti-slip image is smaller in the ending period after the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state. Is set to In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 (h) and FIG. 35 (b), the anti-sagging image is displayed to the player in the ending period after the big hit end than in the customer waiting demo state. Appears in the corners of inconspicuous screens. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display while preventing the interest of the game from being deteriorated by excessively displaying the alert when the big hit gaming state ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is an alerting display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137, and the anti-entrainment image 90136 and the forgetting-preventing image are displayed. Control is performed so that the display timing differs from that of 90137. In this way, when a plurality of alert displays are displayed in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being able to confirm the information by displaying a plurality of information at once. Therefore, the player can accurately recognize information related to a plurality of alert displays.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the anti-entrainment image 90136, which is an alerting display regarding anti-entrainment, can be displayed in the same period as the forgetting-preventing image 90137, and the forgetting-preventing image 90137 is faded in. Thereafter, the anti-slip image 90136 is faded in, and after all of the anti-forget image 90137 and the anti-sneak image 90136 have been completed, control is performed to fade out at a common timing. In this way, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking attention display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 35, an anti-squeeze image 90131 and an anti-slip image 90136 are displayed over the period in which the ending image 90138 and the manufacturer image 90139 displayed during the ending period are displayed. Is done. In this way, it is possible to prevent the ending period from being extended by displaying all the information separately, and to appropriately carry out alerts relating to prevention of stagnation in a limited period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 35, after the mode information and the probability variation number information are displayed, the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the display by displaying the information about the game first, and to appropriately execute the alert regarding the prevention of the sinking in the period after the big hit gaming state ends. it can.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35 (g), a manufacturer image 90139 indicating the manufacturer of the gaming machine is displayed after the ending image 90138, and a sinking prevention image 90131 is displayed below the manufacturer image 90131. If it does in this way, alerting about prevention of sinking can be performed suitably, displaying manufacturer information.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the display of the forgetting-preventing image 90137 ends in association with fading in the anti-forging image 90136 after the forgetting-preventing image 90137 and switching to the manufacturer image 90139. However, the anti-skinning image 90131 is continuously displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 90139 is completed. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 35 (j), when the big hits are continuous, the forgetting-to-forget image 90137 is displayed only at the first big hit, but the anti-slip image 90136 is the big hit. The display is controlled every time. According to this, alerting can be suitably executed when controlled in the big hit gaming state continuously.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 33 (e) and 33 (f), the menu screen 90132 is controlled so that the display mode of the anti-slipping image is different depending on the difference of any character. If it does in this way, alerting can be performed suitably by considering about the relation with the execution mode of alerting about the production state before executing alerting and the prevention of the entrainment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 35 (b) and 35 (k), the display mode of the anti-slipping image is controlled to be different depending on the mode during probability change in the big hit game. If it does in this way, alerting can be performed suitably by considering the relation between the performance state after executing alerting and the execution mode of alerting related to prevention of entrainment.

  In this embodiment, control is performed such that the display mode of the anti-slipping image is changed according to the character and mode set according to the operation of the stick controller 90122 and the push button 90120. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed.

  In this embodiment, control is performed so that the display mode of the anti-slip image is different depending on the mode in which the probability change is selected during the big hit game. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed. Note that, as in a second embodiment to be described later, a song (video corresponding to a song) may be selected during a big hit. In such a case, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be varied depending on the music selected during the big hit (video corresponding to the music).

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be varied depending on the character set when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. If it does in this way, suitable alerting according to a player's liking can be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, control is performed so that the execution time until the anti-slip image is displayed is different between when the power failure is restored and when the power is restored. More specifically, in the customer waiting demonstration game, the time until the display of the anti-slip image is different between when the power failure is restored and when the power is restored. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding the prevention of sinking in a suitable timing can be performed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, control is performed so that the anti-slip image is displayed at a position that does not overlap the volume / light quantity adjustment icon. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the menu screen 90132 has a hierarchical structure of a plurality of images. Then, the anti-slipping image is controlled to be displayed on any level of the menu screen 90132. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33G, based on the end of the display of the menu screen 90132, control is performed so that the anti-sagging image 90135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible to execute the alert appropriately according to the situation without the player not overlooking the alert regarding the prevention of entrainment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and 34, when a reduced-luminance image in which the screen luminance is reduced during the power saving mode is displayed on the effect display device 909, the anti-overlapping image is not displayed. To be controlled. In this way, it is possible to prevent the motivation for movement from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode by not displaying the further anti-sunk image during the power saving mode.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (h), based on the end of the power saving mode, control is performed so that the anti-skinning image 90135 is displayed first. In this way, it is possible to execute the alert appropriately according to the situation without the player not overlooking the alert regarding the prevention of entrainment.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the function introduction movie can be displayed on the effect display device 909 during the customer waiting demo state. Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (e) and 34 (g), in the power saving mode, a function introduction movie other than the anti-entrainment image can be displayed on the effect display device 909. In this way, it is possible to prevent the willingness to move from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, processing during a big hit effect in the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a case where music can be selected during a big hit will be described. In the second embodiment, during the big hit, a selection effect for selecting one of the songs from a plurality of songs is executed based on the player's operation. In the second embodiment, when the stick controller 90122 or the push button 90120 is operated as an operation means, the player's operation is detected by a sensor provided inside, and the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 9080, An effect based on the operation is executed. In addition, as a selection effect, any video may be selected from a plurality of types of video during a big hit, or any mode may be selected from a plurality of types of modes.

  FIG. 36 is an effect drawing showing effects executed during the big hit. The effect during the big hit will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 36 (a), at the start of the big hit, a music selection screen is displayed. The music selection screen at the start of the big hit is displayed regardless of the player's operation. In the area on the left side of the display screen of the effect display device 909, items corresponding to the music pieces A to D are displayed. A first selection image 90170 corresponding to the A song, a second selection image 90171 corresponding to the B song, a third selection image 90172 corresponding to the C song, and a fourth selection image 90173 corresponding to the D song from above. They are displayed in order. In addition, a bordered display indicates that an item corresponding to the image is selected around the first selection image 90170.

  A video region 90175 is displayed on the right side of the first selection image 90170 to the fourth selection image 90173. In the video area 90175, videos corresponding to the music pieces A to D flow. At the start of the big hit, with the first selection image 90170 selected, the video corresponding to the music A flows from the specific part (for example, the rust portion where the music is heard) in the video area 90175. Also, at the start of the big hit, the music corresponding to the music A selected first is played from the specific part (rust portion). Here, the specific portion may be a portion other than the rust portion that is the story of the music. For example, it may be a main part of a music piece that is a rising part of the music but is different from the chorus part. Note that the video and sound corresponding to the music may be played from the beginning of the music.

  In addition, a selection operation image 90176 for prompting a music selection operation simulating a stick controller is displayed on the left side of the lower portion of the screen of the effect display device 909. In addition, a determination image 90177 that prompts a music determination operation imitating a push button is displayed at the bottom center of the screen. In addition, on the right side at the bottom of the screen, an image “7” is displayed that indicates which symbol is the current big hit. In addition, on the upper left side of the screen, the current round number is displayed, and on the upper right side of the screen, an image of a right-handed instruction that prompts the player to play the game on the right side is displayed.

  A state when the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 36A and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected will be described with reference to FIG. When the stick controller is operated from the state of FIG. 36A and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selection image 90171 is displayed in a framed state. In addition, the video corresponding to the music B flows from the specific portion (rust portion) in the video area 90175, and the music corresponding to the music B is played from the specific portion (rust portion).

  The case where the music piece A is determined from the state of FIG. 36B will be described with reference to FIG. In the music selection at the time of the jackpot start, when the music A is determined, the video corresponding to the music A is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 90175 moved to the center of the screen as the music determination screen at the time of the jackpot start. Music A is played from the beginning. The display of the selection operation image 90176 and the determination image 90177 is erased by the determination operation. Here, the music selection operation at the start of the big hit can be performed for a period from the start of the first round to the end of the second round. If the selection operation and the determination operation are not performed before the end of the second round, the video and sound corresponding to the initially set music A will flow from the end of the second round. Further, when two rounds are completed in a state where only the selection operation is performed and the determination operation is not performed, the video and sound of the music corresponding to the item selected by the selection operation are output.

  When the third round starts from the state of FIG. 36 (c), as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the video corresponding to the music A is continuously played in the video area 90175 at the center of the screen and the sound corresponding to the music A is output. Is done. At the start of the third round, the selection operation image 90176 is displayed again at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player operates the stick controller, the music selection screen is displayed again as shown in FIG. Thus, the second music selection screen is displayed based on the player's operation. In the first music selection screen, the operation valid period is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and in the second music selection screen, the operation valid period is the last from the start of the third round. It is set up to round (16 rounds). These periods may be set in any way, the selectable period may be three or more times, and may be set so that the selection operation cannot be performed during any round.

  In the music selection screen of FIG. 36 (e), compared to the music selection screen at the time of the big hit in FIG. 36 (a), the music whose character in the first selection image 90170 corresponding to the item of music A is “A” is displayed. The character shown has been changed to a “return” character. Further, the currently selected “returned” first selected image 90170 is displayed with a border. Also, from the state of FIG. 36 (d), the video and sound corresponding to the music A continue to flow as they are. In addition, a determination image 90177 is newly displayed. In this state, when the stick controller is operated and an item corresponding to the music of B is selected, the second selection image 90171 is displayed in a framed state as shown in FIG. Also, a video corresponding to the music B flows from the rust portion in the video area 90175. However, even when such a selection operation is performed, the sound of the music piece A is continuously output.

  When the music piece A is selected from the state shown in FIG. 36F, the state is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 36 (g), since the item of music A corresponding to the first selection image 90170 indicated by “Return” in FIG. 36 (f) is selected, the video corresponding to A is continuously reproduced in the video area 90175. . In addition, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. On the other hand, when the music B is selected from the state of FIG. 36 (f), the state is as shown in FIG. 36 (h). In FIG. 36 (h), since the item of music B corresponding to the second selection image 90171 indicated by “B” in FIG. 36 (f) is selected, the video corresponding to B is reproduced from the beginning in the video area 90175. . Also, the sound of the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  As shown in FIG. 36A, at the start of the big hit, items corresponding to a plurality of types of music are displayed. And the player can change the item selected by selection operation, as shown in FIG.36 (b). In addition, the selection operation outputs music or video corresponding to the selected item. Then, as shown in FIG. 36E, even if the item corresponding to the music A is being executed, the item corresponding to the music A can be displayed as “return”. In such a situation, as shown in FIG. 36 (g), when the item corresponding to the music A is selected again, the sound of the music A is continuously played as it is. Further, as shown in FIG. 36 (h), when an item corresponding to the music B different from the music A is selected, the music B is reproduced from the beginning.

  In this way, it is possible to check what other selection items exist while playing the music corresponding to the music A. Even if the song A is decided again, the song A is not reproduced from the beginning and continues to flow from the middle. Therefore, even when the selected song is selected again, the interest of the game is reduced. Can be prevented. More specifically, if the already selected music is selected again, it may be troublesome if the music is reproduced from the beginning, and the interest may be reduced. However, even if the selected music piece is selected again by the processing as described above, it is possible to prevent the music piece from being reproduced from the beginning, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36, a selection effect for selecting an item can be executed during the big hit state. Therefore, even when the selected music piece is selected again, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game during the big hit state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the music selection effect for selecting a music is the selection effect at the start of the round executed regardless of the player's operation at the start of the big hit, as shown in FIG. 36 (d). In addition, a selection effect that is executed based on the player's operation when three rounds are disclosed is included. In this way, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the selection effect in the big hit state, the music selection is not selected in the first selection effect but according to the preference of the player such as selecting the music in the second selection effect. Selection effects can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the first selection effect at the start of the round is set from the start of the first round to the end of the second round, and the second selection effect at the start of the third round is at the start of the third round. To the final round. Therefore, by extending the period during which the second selection effect that is executed based on the player's operation can be executed, it is possible to deal with various types of players such as the first selection operation not being possible.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36, in the music that can be played back, as shown in FIGS. 36 (a) and (b), in the selection effect at the start of the round, the items are based on the player's operation. When changed, the music to be played changes according to the change of the item. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 36 (e) and (f), in the selection effect at the start of the third round, even if the item is changed based on the player's operation, It does not change. In this way, since the music is not frequently switched, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being reduced by frequently switching the music.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 36E, in the selection effect at the start of the third round, the display of the item corresponding to the currently executed music is different from the display of “A” of the selection effect at the start of the round. Display with "Back". In this way, it is possible to easily show the player which music is currently being played.

  In addition, you may perform a reservation continuous effect about the above-mentioned selection effect. For example, it is assumed that a reserved continuous effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during a round. Then, as one of the plurality of timings, the hold continuous effect may be executed at a timing at which one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. If it does in this way, a player can be surprised in the first selection production which selects music at the time of a jackpot start, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, when there is no player determination operation until the end of the second round, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the timing when the effect control microcomputer 90100 receives the command at the end of the second round. . Further, in the second selection effect at the start of the third round, instead of the selection effect at the time of starting the big hit, the hold continuous effect may be executed at the timing operated by the player. If the player does not perform a selection operation from the selection effect at the start of the third round to the final round, the holding continuous effect may be executed at the timing after the period during which the selection effect can be executed. Good.

  Further, regarding the big hit state as the advantageous state, a normal big hit as the first advantageous state and a probabilistic big hit as the second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state may be provided. And you may perform the probability change promotion effect which is promoted to the probability change big hit during the normal big hit. For example, it is assumed that the probability variation promotion effect can be executed at any of a plurality of timings during the round. Then, as one timing among the plurality of timings, the probable promotion effect may be executed at a timing at which one of the plurality of items at the start of the round is selected. If it does in this way, a player can be surprised in the selection production which selects music at the time of a big hit, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the case of the probable promotion effect, the execution timing may be determined at the start of the big hit. Then, the execution timing of the probable promotion effect may have a plurality of timings at the time of selection of the music, as a result of the incline effect of the fixed probable promotion effect of 11R to 13, and at the time of ending (after the end of 16R). Good. If it is determined at the time of selection of music by a predetermined random number lottery from among these three patterns, the probable promotion effect may be executed in the selection effect of selecting music at the start of jackpot.

  Further, a plurality of big hits with different rounds may be provided, and this may be applied to a round promotion effect in which a big hit with a small number of rounds is promoted to a big hit with a large number of rounds.

  Further, depending on the type of the selected music, the display mode of the anti-slip image may be different in the ending period after the end of the jackpot.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the song selection process for the big hit. The jackpot music selection process is executed in the effect control process executed by the effect control microcomputer 90100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 90101). In the big hit music selection process, when it is a big hit time, the process for the effect shown in FIG. 36 is executed. Hereinafter, specific description will be given based on the flowchart.

  In the big hit music selection process, first, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the current round is a period of 1R to 2R (S90601). When it is determined that the current round is the period from 1R to 2R (Y in S90601), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether the initial music determination flag is set (S90602). When the initial music determination flag is set (Y in S90602), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90602, when the initial music determination flag is not set (N in S90602), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is a music change period (S90603) and determines that it is a music change period. In this case (Y in S90603), it is determined whether or not there is a selection operation (S90604). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the music change period (N in S90603), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90604, when it is determined that there is a selection operation (Y in S90604), the effect control CPU 90101 reproduces the video and the music corresponding to the music from the chorus according to the music selection (S90605). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no selection operation (N in S90604), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90606 after S90605, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not there is a determination operation (S90606). When it is determined that there is a determination operation (Y in S90606), the effect control CPU 90101 plays the video and the music corresponding to the determined music from the beginning (S90607). Next, an initial music determination flag is set (S90608), various data are stored in the storage area (S90609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S90606), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In S90601, when it is determined that the current round is not in the period of 1R to 2R, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the final music determination flag is set (S90610). When the final music determination flag is set (Y in S90610), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the final music determination flag is not set (N in S90610), the effect control CPU 90101 displays a music change screen (S90611). Next, it is determined whether a screen change flag is set (S90612).

  In S90612, if it is determined that the screen change flag is not set (N in S90612), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether there is a change operation (S90613). When it is determined that there is no change operation (N in S90613), the effect control CPU 90101 plays the video and the music corresponding to the initial music as they are (S90616), and stores various data in the storage area (S90609). The process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a change operation (Y in S90613), the effect control CPU 90101 sets a screen flag (S90614), and displays a music selection screen in which the initial music is set to “return” (S90615). , The process proceeds to S90617. In S90612, if the CPU 90101 for effect control determines that the screen change flag is set (Y in S90612), the process proceeds to S90617 without performing the processes from S90613 to S90615.

  In step S90617, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not it is a music change period. When the effect control CPU 90101 determines that it is the music change period (Y in S90617), it determines whether there is a selection operation (S90618). In S90617, if it is determined that it is not the music change period (N in S90617), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process. When it is determined that there is a selection operation (Y in S90618), the effect control CPU 90101 plays the video corresponding to the selected music from the chorus and plays the initial music as it is (S90619). Then, the process proceeds to S90620. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no selection operation (N in S90618), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609) and ends the process.

  In step S90620, the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not there is a determination operation. When it is determined that there is a determination operation (Y in S90620), the effect control CPU 90101 determines whether or not the initial music is determined (S90621). In S90620, when it is determined that there is no determination operation (N in S90620), the effect control CPU 90101 stores various data in the storage area (S90609), and ends the process. If the initial music is determined in S90621 (Y in S90621), the video corresponding to the initial music is played continuously and the initial music is played as it is (S90622). Next, a final music determination flag is set (S90624), various data are stored in the storage area (S90609), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the effect control CPU 90101 is not determined as the initial music (N in S90621), the video corresponding to the changed music is reproduced from the beginning and the changed music is reproduced from the beginning (S90623). Next, a final music determination flag is set (S90624), various data are stored in the storage area (S90609), and the process ends.

  Note that the music may be changed many times during the last round from 3R. Specifically, the processing of S90610 and S90624 may not be executed.

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Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.

  In the above-described embodiment, alerting regarding prevention of sinking may be executed by outputting sound or emitting light. Then, not only the display mode but also the sound and light modes may be different depending on the situation in which the alert for prevention of sinking is executed. In addition, you may change the aspect of only a sound and light, without changing a display, and although the sound is the same, you may change the aspect of the combination of a display and light.

  In the above-described embodiment, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking may be executed at a timing other than the timing of the customer waiting demo state or the big hit gaming state. For example, an alert regarding prevention of sinking may be executed during the variable display. In such a case, a warning regarding prevention of sinking may be issued over a plurality of variations, or may be issued only within one variation. In addition, the timing for issuing an alert regarding the prevention of sinking may be the timing of the first rotation after the end of the time reduction, the first timing in the morning when the power is turned on, or the timing when the fluctuation display is executed 1000 times. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the frequency, timing, scene, and the like for executing the alert regarding prevention of stagnation at the player or the store may be changed. For example, for a player who does not play a game until he / she is over-excited from the beginning, there is a risk that the alert regarding prevention of over-enhancement may be uncomfortable. Therefore, the player may be allowed to restrict the execution of alerting regarding the prevention of stagnation from the menu screen using operation means such as the push button 90120.

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking can be displayed in the same display period as other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking is faded in. Display control was performed. However, it is also possible to fade in another alert display after first fading in the alert display regarding prevention of sinking. In this way, it is possible to lengthen the display period of the warning display regarding prevention of sinking.

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking can be displayed in the same display period as other warning display, and after the other warning display is faded in, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking is faded in. Display control was performed. However, after the warning display regarding prevention of sinking and the other warning display are faded in at the same timing, either one of the displays may be faded out first.

  In the above-described embodiment, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking and the other warning display may be faded in at the same timing and then faded out at the same timing. Moreover, you may make it display a display mode differently, when it fades in (or fades out) at the same time, and when it is faded in (or fades out) at the same time, the warning display regarding prevention of sinking and another warning display. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed after the ending image 90138, the forgetting prevention image 90137, and the anti-overlapping image 90136 are displayed at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. Then, after the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-slipping image 90136 are once erased, the anti-slipping image 90131 together with the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed again. However, the anti-slip image displayed when the ending image 90138 is displayed may continue to be displayed until the display of the manufacturer image 90139 is completed. Specifically, the display of the ending image 90138 and the forgetting-preventing image 90137 may be switched to the display of the manufacturer image 90139 while the anti-slip image is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed after the ending image 90138, the forgetting prevention image 90137, and the anti-overlapping image 90136 are displayed at the end of the big hit gaming state has been described. However, after the ending image 90138 is displayed at the end of the big hit gaming state, the manufacturer image 90139 may be displayed, and then the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-overlapping image 90136 may be displayed. If the big hits are continuous, the manufacturer image 90139 may be displayed in the second and subsequent big hits, and then the forgetting-to-remove prevention image 90137 and the anti-slip-in image 90136 may not be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display period of the anti-slip image is shorter in the ending period after the end of the jackpot than in the customer waiting demo state has been described. However, the display period of the anti-slip image may be shorter in the customer waiting demonstration state than in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, it is possible to suitably execute the alert display by lengthening the display period during the ending period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the display area of the anti-overlapping image is smaller in the ending period after the end of the big hit than in the customer waiting demo state has been described. However, the display area of the slip-in prevention image may be smaller in the customer waiting demo state than in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, the alert display can be suitably executed during the ending period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the same material may be used as the material for the anti-slipping image in the customer waiting demonstration state and in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, the data capacity can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case has been described in which the display position of the anti-slip image is displayed inconspicuous during the ending period after the end of jackpot than in the customer waiting demo state. However, the display position of the anti-slip image may be displayed in an inconspicuous position in the customer waiting demonstration state than in the ending period after the big hit. In this way, the display position during the ending period can be made conspicuous, and the alert display can be suitably executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, during the customer waiting demonstration state, a warning regarding prevention of stagnation may always be executed at the corner of the screen. Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the start prize is generated and the demo state is ended, the warning regarding the prevention of the sinking may be ended immediately, or the warning regarding the prevention of the sinking for a predetermined period after the starting prize is generated. You may make it complete | finish after performing.

  In the above-described embodiment, another warning display as shown in FIG. 32 (h) may be executed in the jackpot ending period. Even in such a case, an ending image is displayed as an ending image first, and after displaying information about the game such as the mode display and the number of chances of change after the big hit (or the number of short times), another warning display is displayed. You can do so. Moreover, you may make it display other alerting displays after the manufacturer image 90139 is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 35, the forgetting prevention image 90137 and the anti-overset image 90136 are displayed in the first big hit, and forgotten in the second and subsequent big hits. The case has been described where the prevention image 90137 is not displayed and only the anti-slip image 90136 is displayed. However, the mode of alerting is not different between the first jackpot and the second and subsequent jackpots, and the mode of alerting may be different between the second jackpot and the third and subsequent jackpots. The alerting mode may be different on the condition that the number of times is continued. For example, if the big hit is up to 5 times, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is not displayed, but only the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed, and if the big hit is continued for 5 times or more, the anti-forgetting image 90136 is displayed together with the forgetting prevention image 90137. You may restrict so that it may not be.

  In the embodiment described above, a sudden probability variation big hit may be provided which is controlled in the probability variation state but cannot obtain a ball. Then, when suddenly sudden change is controlled, the anti-slipping image 90136 together with the forgetting-preventing image 90137 may not be displayed regardless of the first big hit or consecutive big hits. As described above, when winning an unfavorable jackpot, it may be different from when winning an advantageous jackpot.

  In the embodiment described above, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is not displayed at the time of a probable big hit, and only the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed, and when the normal big hit, the forgetting prevention image 90137 is displayed and the anti-overlapping image 90136 is displayed. May be displayed. Thus, you may make it vary the mode of alerting by the kind of jackpot.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to display on the effect display device 909 the anti-slip image having the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period. However, the anti-smoothing image is not limited to the same text content, but may be in another form as long as the expressions are similar and convey the same information.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution mode of alerting regarding the prevention of sinking in the menu screen differs depending on the type of character selected before being controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, depending on the type of character selected before being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the execution mode of the alert for preventing the sinking in the ending period after the big hit gaming state may be different. In addition, a plurality of types of effect modes can be set in the normal gaming state, and the execution mode of alerting regarding the prevention of stagnation during the customer waiting demo state or the ending period may be different depending on the set mode. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the anti-overlapping image as alerting and the output of the sound corresponding to the anti-inversion display may be included. Then, a common image may be displayed as an anti-slipping image depending on the mode selected by the player, and a different sound may be output as a sound corresponding to the anti-slipping display.

  In the embodiment described above, a switch that can set whether or not to display an anti-slip image may be provided. For example, such a switch may be provided at a predetermined position on the effect control board 9080. Then, by turning on the power with the switch turned on, it is only necessary to set whether or not to execute the power saving mode and whether or not to display the anti-slip image. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of sinking can be performed suitably in the game store side. In addition to the presence or absence of the display of the anti-slipping image, an operating means that can change the display size and display position of the anti-slipping image may be provided separately.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, at the time of initialization, the screen from the head of the 3 symbol display, which is the first timing of the customer waiting demo state, is displayed. The case where it is displayed from the screen of the timing at which the other warning display and the anti-intrusion display that is the timing of the above are executed has been described. However, it is only necessary that the timing for executing the alert for prevention of stagnation at the time of initialization and at the time of power failure recovery be different, and different timings may be used. For example, the normal background may be displayed for about 15 seconds at the time of initialization, and then the customer waiting demonstration state may be started, and the anti-stagnation display at the last timing may be executed. Further, when the power failure is restored, the anti-slip display may be executed without executing any other alert display.

  In the embodiment described above, in the customer waiting demo state of FIG. 32, the anti-shrinking display may be displayed larger in the center of the screen than during the display of the menu screen of FIG. If it does in this way, the alerting regarding prevention of entrainment according to a situation can be performed suitably. It should be noted that the display area of the anti-slip display may be larger when the menu screen is displayed than during the customer waiting demo state. Further, it may be possible to make the visibility easy for the player by changing the display position of the anti-slip display in the waiting-for-customer demonstration state and during the display of the menu screen.

  In the above-described embodiment, the presentation in the customer waiting demonstration state is continued even in the power saving mode in which the screen brightness is lowered. However, during the power saving mode, it is possible not to execute the effect during the customer waiting demonstration state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the anti-slip image may be always displayed during the customer waiting demo state. In such a case, the display of the anti-slip image may be deleted during the power saving mode. In this way, it is possible to prevent the motivation for movement from being significantly reduced during the power saving mode by not displaying the further anti-sunk image during the power saving mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given regarding the change of music as a selection effect that can be selected by the player. However, the effect changed by the selection effect may be other than music. For example, the effect changed by the selection effect may be a background change effect, a video change effect, a character change effect, or the like. In such a case, the effect may be taken over when the one that has been selected once is selected again. Specifically, in a gaming machine that can be reserved to change the background by operating a push button, the user tried to change the background, but when he wanted to keep the current background, the production of the current background It may be continued (for example, music in the current background continues to flow).

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music selection effect can be executed during the big hit has been described. However, the music selection effect may be executed during the rush or may be executed in the non-KT state. In such a case, a plurality of periods in which the selection effect can be executed are provided, and the music is divided into a period when the number of fluctuations is small (1 to 10 times) and a period when the number of fluctuations is large (70 to 100 times). The selection effect may be executed. The selection effect may be executed during the customer waiting demonstration. For example, a menu screen can be opened by operating a push button during a customer waiting demonstration, and the volume and light intensity of a pachinko machine can be adjusted and the execution frequency of the production can be changed in the menu screen. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 36E, the case where the currently executed item is changed to the character “return” has been described. However, instead of changing to characters, the color or shape of the currently executed item may be different.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the music is reproduced from the chorus portion of the music has been described. Depending on the music, it may be played back from a part other than “rust” (A melody etc.), or the part played back by the music may be different.

  In the embodiment described above, the jackpot period in the jackpot gaming state is a period in which the attacker is repeatedly released, that is, a round gaming period, but is not limited thereto. For example, the jackpot period includes a fanfare effect period that is executed at the start of the jackpot game state, a period in which the attacker opens repeatedly (round game period), and an ending effect period that is executed at the end of the jackpot game state. It is good also as a period. The fanfare effect is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. The ending effect is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the above-described various music selection controls, medals are inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop button is operated by the player. If the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols on the display means are stopped, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. In the slot machine, it is only necessary that the anti-sloppy display is executed during the customer waiting demonstration state and when the advantageous state advantageous to the player such as a big bonus or AT is finished. In the slot machine, music selection and determination operations may be executed by a push button or a cross key provided on the housing.

  In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  In this embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. You may employ | adopt the enclosed game machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  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. I can't. 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 display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation 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 the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be a probable big hit is derived and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probable state is controlled unconditionally. An example of probability variation state control is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable prize ball device 9020. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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 gaming machine 909 ... Production display device 90100 ... Production control microcomputer 90560 ... Game control microcomputer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and includes variable display means for deriving a display result, and controls the game to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific effect for operating a predetermined effect display can be executed, and in the specific effect, the at least one identification information constituting the display result is displayed superimposed on the predetermined effect display, thereby achieving the advantageous state. Provided with an informing means capable of informing whether or not it is controlled;
The identification information displayed in a superimposed manner is changed from the first mode, which is the transparency with which the predetermined effect display can be visually recognized, to the second mode having a lower transmissivity than the first mode,
further,
It is equipped with an alerting means that can execute alerts regarding prevention of entrapment in games,
The alerting means is:
It is possible to execute an alert regarding prevention of encroachment at least when it is in a non-game state and when the advantageous state is ended,
A gaming machine that performs alerting regarding prevention of slipping in different modes between the non-game state and the end of the advantageous state.