JP2020073118A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that can prevent a burden of a basic design and substrate management from being increased and can prevent a fraud from being performed.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a first detection unit capable of detecting a game medium passing a start area, a second detection unit capable of detecting a predetermined change, main control means having a first connection unit and a second connection unit, and relay means having a third connection unit connected with the second connection unit. The main control means can take a first connection method where the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit through the third connection unit, and a second connection method where the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit. When the number of the first connection units is the same as the number of the first detection units, the first connection method is taken.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that performs variable display based on that a gaming medium has passed one of a plurality of starting areas.

  As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player. There is one configured in. Further, a variable display means capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "fluctuation") is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, a predetermined game value is given. There is one configured to give the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets on a predetermined game medium for one game, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each variable. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variable display of all variable display devices is performed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, the game state is given a predetermined game value. Some are configured to be given to a person (so-called slot machine).

  The prize value is to pay out the prize balls or give points or prizes according to the winning of the game balls in the prize area. In addition, the game value is that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine in the case of the specific display result is in a state advantageous for the player who easily hits the ball, and For example, a right to generate an advantageous condition for the player is generated, and a condition for paying a prize ball is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has won the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. When it is done, "big hit (advantageous state)" occurs. The derivation display is to stop and display the symbol. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a big hit game state where a hit ball is easy to win is entered. Then, in each opening period, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning holes are won, the winning holes are closed. The number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). It should be noted that the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach the predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In such a gaming machine, Cited Document 1 has three starting regions (for example, a first starting opening to a third starting opening), and when the game medium passes through the first starting opening, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. It is described that the variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game medium passes through the second starting opening or the third starting opening.

JP, 2010-125084, A

  However, if the number of starting areas is different from that of other gaming machines, the specifications of the main board are also different, which may increase the burden of basic design and board management. Further, if a main board having specifications corresponding to a gaming machine with a large number of starting areas is simply applied to a gaming machine with a small number of starting areas, a vacant connector will occur, which may result in fraud.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing an increase in the burden of basic design and board management, and preventing fraud.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, A pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.), and a specific display means (for example, a CPU 90120 for effect control for performing a specific display effect) that performs a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. , Special notification executing means capable of executing special notification for notifying information regarding a game (for example, effect control CPU 90120 for performing abnormality notification) and a game medium in a starting region (for example, first start winning opening 13 or second start winning) 1st detection part (for example, the 1st starting opening switch 13a, the 2nd starting opening switch 14a, the 3rd starting winning opening switch) which can detect that it passed through the opening 14 and the 3rd starting winning opening. Switch 14b), a second detection unit (for example, a detection device such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor) capable of detecting a predetermined change, and a first connection unit ( For example, a main controller (for example, main board 31) having a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connecting portion (for example, main board-side multi-pole connector 310d); And a relay unit (for example, the interface substrate 33) having a third connection unit (for example, the interface board-side multipolar connector 330) connected to the connection unit, and the display mode of the specific display of the specific display unit is changed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the notification is given, the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed The constant display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed (the specific display changes), and the notification executing means is configured to perform the operation after the notification that the display mode of the specific display is changed. The special notification can be executed during a predetermined period (for example, the abnormal notification can be performed within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed). A first connecting method in which the detecting unit is connected to the first connecting unit and the second detecting unit is connected to the second connecting unit via the third connecting unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch). 14a and the third starting opening switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. .. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). If the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, it is possible to connect the main substrate 31 without using the interface substrate 33. , The first connection method is adopted (for example, with respect to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the third starting port switch 13a). When the starting port switch (that is, three starting port switches) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 4 is applied).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevent fraud. In addition, it is possible to grasp the game situation even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

(2) The gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the gaming machine can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, A pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.), and a specific display means (for example, a CPU 90120 for effect control for performing a specific display effect) that performs a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. , Special notification executing means capable of executing special notification for notifying information regarding a game (for example, effect control CPU 90120 for performing abnormality notification) and a game medium in a starting region (for example, first start winning opening 13 or second start winning) 1st detection part (for example, the 1st starting opening switch 13a, the 2nd starting opening switch 14a, the 3rd starting winning opening switch) which can detect that it passed through the opening 14 and the 3rd starting winning opening. Switch 14b), a second detection unit (for example, a detection device such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor) capable of detecting a predetermined change, and a first connection unit ( For example, a main controller (for example, main board 31) having a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connecting portion (for example, main board-side multi-pole connector 310d); And a relay unit (for example, the interface substrate 33) having a third connection unit (for example, the interface board-side multipolar connector 330) connected to the connection unit, and the display mode of the specific display of the specific display unit is changed. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the notification is given, the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed The constant display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed (the specific display changes), and the notification executing means is configured to perform the operation after the notification that the display mode of the specific display is changed. The special notification can be executed during a predetermined period (for example, the abnormal notification can be performed within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed). A first connecting method in which the detecting unit is connected to the first connecting unit and the second detecting unit is connected to the second connecting unit via the third connecting unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch). 14a and the third starting opening switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. .. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). If the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, it is possible to connect the main substrate 31 without using the interface substrate 33. The second connection method is adopted (for example, for the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two connectors)). If a starting port switch) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 3 is applied).
With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing, and prevent fraud. In addition, it is possible to grasp the game situation even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Further, the modes for carrying out the invention described below include the inventions according to the following (3) to (11). Conventionally, as a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and a game medium wins a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area and an execution condition (starting condition) is set. When established, a plurality of types of identification information (hereinafter, also referred to as “display symbol”) is variably displayed on a variably display device, and it is determined whether or not a predetermined game value is given based on the display result, a so-called variably display game. There is a pachinko machine that enhances the interest of the game. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has been in the jackpot game state has a special electric prize called a special winning opening or attacker in an open state, which makes it extremely easy to win a game ball and gives the player a predetermined game value. Provide continuously for a certain period of time. In such a pachinko gaming machine, various types of effects that cause the player to expect the display result to be a specific display mode are executed before the display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device. As such a gaming machine, a display mode of a specific display is changed by displaying a plurality of images as a specific display and then combining the plurality of images, as disclosed in JP-A-2005-160056. There is known a gaming machine that notifies the user and executes an effect of changing the display mode of the specific display. However, in such a gaming machine, if the information about the game is not notified within a predetermined period after the player recognizes that the display mode of the specific display is changed, the game situation cannot be grasped, and the interest of the game is deteriorated. There is a risk that In view of this point, it is required to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in the entertainment level of the game.

(3) In order to achieve the above object, another aspect of the gaming machine is
A gaming machine that can be variably displayed and controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901),
A specific display means for performing a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage (for example, a production control CPU 90120 for performing a specific display production)
And a special notification executing means capable of executing a special notification for notifying information about a game (for example, a production control CPU 90120 for making an abnormality notification),
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period of time elapses after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, when the icon as the specific display is displayed, The specific display change notification to be notified is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed (the specific display changes, etc.),
The notification execution means can execute the special notification even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, it is notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. The abnormality can be reported within a predetermined period thereafter).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the game situation even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed, and prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
Further provided is a special effect executing means (for example, a CPU 90120 for effect control for executing a pseudo-interconnection effect) capable of executing a special effect that performs either a success effect or a failure effect after performing a common introduction effect.
The specific display means can change the display mode of the specific display when the effect result of the predetermined effect is the specific result (for example, when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success, an icon as the specific display is displayed. Such),
The special effect executing means is configured such that the successful effect is executed at a high rate in a period from when the effect result of the predetermined effect is a specific result to when the display mode of the specific display changes. The special effect may be executed (for example, a timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap each other is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display step by step by displaying different types of special images (for example, when a plurality of specific display effects are performed, the specific display effect is displayed step by step). Icons increase, etc.),
Depending on the combination of the displayed special images, one of a plurality of types of effects that are controlled in the advantageous state is executed at different ratios (for example, an icon to be displayed (combination of icons) is variably displayed). For example, it may be determined at a different ratio according to the result).
With such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which special image is displayed.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (4) or (5) above,
There are a plurality of start timings of the predetermined effect, and the ratio of the effect result of the predetermined effect to the specific result varies depending on which timing the start time of the predetermined effect is (for example, depending on the execution timing of the predetermined effect). Therefore, the effect ratio of the predetermined effect may be different).
With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the start timing of the predetermined effect.

(7) In the gaming machine described in any one of (3) to (6) above,
Correspondence display means for performing correspondence display corresponding to variable display (for example, effect control CPU 90120 for performing active display),
A corresponding display changing means for changing the display mode of the corresponding display (a CPU 90120 for effect control for performing an active display change effect),
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different depending on the combination of the display mode of the corresponding display and the display mode of the specific display (for example, the display mode of the active display and the display mode of the specific display (the number or combination of icons)). The ratio of the variable display result being a “big hit” is different depending on the combination of the above).
With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of production.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (7) above,
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect for notifying the degree of advantage (for example, effect control CPU 90120 for executing reach effect of super reach),
A special change effect executing means capable of executing a special change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display when the specific effect is executed (for example, effect control CPU 90120 for executing the special change effect), Further preparation,
The special change effect execution means may be capable of executing the special change effect in a manner prior to the specific effect (for example, interrupting the super reach effect and executing the special change effect).
With such a configuration, it is possible to change the mode of the specific display in a mode having priority over the specific effect, so that the change in the mode of the specific display can be noticed even when the specific effect is executed.

(9) In the gaming machine described in any one of (3) to (8) above,
A plurality of selection candidates are presented, and a selection unit capable of selecting any one of the presented selection candidates (for example, a production control CPU 90120 that executes a race production as a predetermined production) is provided.
The plurality of selection candidates include a first selection candidate and a second selection candidate having a higher advantage than the first candidate when selected (for example, the success expectation as a result of a predetermined effect is compared. Selection candidates belonging to the first group, which are relatively low, and selection candidates belonging to the second group, which have relatively high success expectations as a result of the predetermined effect),
When the first selection candidate is not included in the presented plurality of selection candidates, the selection unit is configured to select any of the plurality of selection candidates at a higher rate than when the presented plurality of selection candidates are included in the first selection candidate. Alternatively, the selection may not be made (for example, the second cancellation rate is set higher than the first cancellation rate).
With such a configuration, the effect of production can be enhanced.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (3) to (9) above,
The special notification execution means is capable of executing an abnormal display as the special notification based on an abnormality determination, and in the predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed. The abnormality display can be started even when the abnormality determination is performed (for example, the abnormality can be notified even within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed). You can
With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably display the error.

(11) In the gaming machine described in any one of (3) to (10) above,
The special notification execution means can update the display of the number of coins won as the special notification even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, the icon as the specific display is It is also possible to update the acquired payout number within a predetermined period after the notification of the display is made).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform the notification of the number of acquired balls.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a connection of a starting switch and a gate switch when applying a main board to the game machine provided with two starting ports. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a connection of the starting switch and gate switch when applying a main board to the game machine provided with three starting ports. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. 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 jackpot type determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of specific display production execution setting processing. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a specific display production execution decision table and a specific display production execution mode decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an execution timing determination table. It is a timing chart showing the details of the specific display effect. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the specific display effect. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production execution setting processing. It is the figure which shows the constitution example of the announcement production execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution timing determination table referred in order to determine the execution timing of a notice production. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and failure production are executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and success production are executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and notice production are executed. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when an abnormality occurs at the timing “X” shown in FIG. 29. It is a figure which shows the example of production operation | movement in the case of production setting by the player at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the race production is done as specified production. In the case where the specific display effect is performed, the meter display is changed from the normal mode to the display mode of the first stage, and the active display change effect is performed in which the active display is changed to the first mode according to the change of the meter display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example. The example of the production | presentation operation | movement in case the super reach production | presentation is independently performed is shown. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and active display change production are executed when super reach production is executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when specific display production and active display change production are executed when super reach production is executed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a display mode in the case of setting the function of an auto button valid or invalid. It is explanatory drawing which shows the comparative example of the automatic continuous hit by a long press operation, and the automatic continuous hit by an auto button function.

  Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of 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 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical components and the like are attached, and various components attached to them (games to be described later). (Excluding the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball feed tray 3, and a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls can flow down is formed.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate), for example, and Is attached to the stick controller 122 which can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right). In addition, the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3 is, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122) or the like, by the player pressing a predetermined instruction. A push button 120 that can be operated is provided.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that variably displays effect symbols. In the effect symbol display area, for example, there is a symbol display area that variably displays effect symbols for three decorations (for effect) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying the fourth symbol next to the effect symbol and the special symbol and the ordinary symbol described later. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol described later, and the second There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display portion) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display device 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (on the right side of the first special symbol display device 8a), a second special symbol display device (second variable display portion) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display device 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0-9.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After having passed 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of pending storage is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and started based on the fact that the big hit game is not executed) is established, and when the variable display time (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

  Below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won in the second starting winning port 14 (the starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game balls are easier to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Also, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier to win the game ball in the first starting winning port 13 than in the second starting winning port 14. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 (and a third starting winning opening described later) may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, the second special symbol reservation storage display 18b consisting of four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second storage storage number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding storage is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning storage. ) Is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a consisting of four displays. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

  Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided a first hold storage display section 18c for displaying the first hold storage number and a second hold storage display section 18d for displaying the second hold storage number. ing. An area (total reserved storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total reserved storage number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. In this way, if the total pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, a production symbol that reminds the big hit on the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a special winning opening is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a and when the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, Controlled to a specific game state. The specific display result is a predetermined display result, and for example, in the present embodiment, there is a jackpot pattern. The specific game state is to change the variable winning means which can be changed to a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player to the first state, and in the present embodiment, the open state. There is a big hit game state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 that can be changed to and closed state is opened. For example, when a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a specific display result, the jackpot gaming state is controlled as the specific game state. In each specific game state, the open / closed plate in the closed state is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state, so that the large winning opening which is the winning area is in the open state. The game ball that has won the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display device 10 that variably displays normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small-sized display is formed in, for example, a rectangular shape.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is an advantageous state from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (a state in which the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14). Changes to. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1. Furthermore, the probability change state that is more likely to be decided to be a big hit than the normal state (compared to the normal state, the state that the probability of being judged as a big hit as a variation display result of special symbols is increased) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the open time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 may be increased to a high base state.

  At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an outlet 26 into which hit balls that have not been won are taken. Further, four speakers 27 are provided on the upper left and right sides and the lower left and right sides of the outside of the game area 7, for producing sound effects and voices as predetermined voice outputs. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

  The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, That 1 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 2 start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, two starting winning openings, a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14, are provided, and a game ball passes through the first starting winning opening 13 (including winning). As a result, the first start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display of the first special symbol, is satisfied, and the second start winning opening 14 is passed (including the winning), so that the execution condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, three start winning openings (or three or more) may be provided, or only one. May be. For example, in addition to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, a third starting winning opening is provided, and a third starting opening switch capable of detecting that a game ball has won the third starting winning opening is provided. The first starting condition or the second starting condition may be established by providing the game ball with the third starting opening switch. That is, the third starting winning opening is associated with either the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, when only one starting winning opening is provided, the special symbol is also one type. Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, an applicable game control board (main board) 31 is used regardless of whether the number of starting winning openings is 1 to 3.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a probability variation big hit, the game state shifts to a high probability state, and the game ball easily starts winning (that is, in the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). The execution condition of the variable display is easily satisfied), and the game state is controlled to a high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased, or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended, as compared with the case of not being in the high base state. It will be easier to win the starting prize.

  It should be noted that instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), it shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Therefore, the high base state may be set. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 will be a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 being in the open state is increased. Therefore, if the state shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which it is easy to start winning. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening the variable winning ball device 15 are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, or when the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probability variation symbol, which is a disadvantageous state for the player. Changes to an advantageous state (a state in which it is easy to start winning). In addition, increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Further, by shifting to a normal symbol time saving state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened, the high base state may be shifted. In the normal symbol time saving state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency of the variation of the normal symbol is increased, and as a result, the frequency of winning the normal symbol is increased. Therefore, as the frequency of winning the normal symbol increases, the frequency of the variable winning ball device 15 becomes high, and the starting winning easily occurs (high base state).

  Further, by changing to a time saving state (special symbol time saving state) in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol or effect symbol is reduced, so that the special symbol or It is possible to reduce the frequency with which the variation of the effect symbol is started (in other words, the holding memory is quickly consumed), and an invalid start winning occurs. Therefore, an effective starting winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I / O port unit. Including 57.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM serving as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created in the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power).

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. Further, an input driver circuit 58 for giving a detection signal from the gate switch 32a, the first starting opening switch 13a, the second starting opening switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game controlling microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the special winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, which variably displays the special symbol, the normal symbol display device 10, which variably displays the normal symbol, the first special symbol reservation storage Display control of the display device 18a, the second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b and the normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The production control command is received, and display control of the production display device 9 that variably displays the production symbols is performed. Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output of.

  Next, a method of connecting various switches will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection example of a starting opening switch and a gate switch when the main board is applied to a game machine provided with two starting openings. In addition, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a connection example of a starting port switch and a gate switch when the main board is applied to a game machine provided with three starting ports.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the applicable main substrate 31 is used regardless of whether the number of starting winning openings is 1 to 3. That is, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the circuit configuration of the main board 31 is the same even when applied to a game machine having a different number of starting winning openings.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, on the main board 31, a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, and a third connector 310c that can be connected to various switches including a starting port switch, and a main board that is connected to the interface board 33. A board-side multi-pole connector 310d is mounted.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, an interface board 330 is provided between the count switch 23 and the main board 31. The interface board 33 is a board unique to the gaming machine, and the circuit configuration is designed according to the characteristics of the gaming machine. The interface board 330 has the interface board-side multi-pole connector 330 mounted therein, and is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board-side multi-pole connector 330 and the main board-side multi-pole connector 310d. Therefore, for example, the count switch 23 is connected to an input connector (for example, corresponding to the interface board side multi-pole connector 330) provided on the interface board 33, and a detection signal from the count switch 23 causes the interface board 330 to be detected. It is input to the main board 31 via the. Even when detecting devices such as a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, and a radio wave sensor are provided, the detection signals of these detecting devices are input to the main board 31 via the interface board 330.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, since there are two starting winning openings, a first starting winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14, a first starting opening switch 13a and a second starting opening are provided. The mouth switch 14a and the gate switch 32a are connected by the connection method shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the first starting port switch 13a is connected to the first connector 310a, the second starting port switch 14a is connected to the second connector 310b, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the third connector 310c. That is, all of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33.

  In FIG. 4, the main board 31 of this embodiment is used for a gaming machine provided with three starting winning openings 13, a first starting winning opening 13, a second starting winning opening 14, and a third starting winning opening. An example of the case is shown.

  In FIG. 4, the first starting port switch 13a is connected to the first connector 310a, the second starting port switch 14a is connected to the second connector 310b, the third starting port switch 14b is connected to the third connector 310c, and the gate is connected. The switch 32a is connected to the interface board 33. That is, the first starting port switch 13 a, the second starting port switch 14 a, and the third starting port switch 14 b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32 a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. It is connected to the substrate 31.

  In this embodiment, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c provided on the main board 31 can be connected to the respective starting port switches and also to the gate switch 32a. It is configured. Further, the gate switch 32a is configured to be connectable to any of the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, the third connector 310c, and the input connector of the interface board 33. Therefore, even if the number of starting winning openings is different, the main board 31 can be applied and nothing is connected to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b and the third connector 310c to which the starting opening switch is connected. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a non-existence state and prevent fraud.

  When the main board 31 of this embodiment is applied to a gaming machine having one starting winning opening, for example, the gate switch 32a is connected to the second connector and the count switch 23 is connected to the third connector. To be done. As described above, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c include a plurality of types of detection devices (for example, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, and a radio wave sensor) in addition to the starting opening switch and the gate switch 32a. Etc.) can be connected. Further, a plurality of types of detection devices including the gate switch 32a and the count switch 23 can be connected to any of the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, the third connector 310c, and the input connector of the interface board 33. Is configured.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, among the input connectors provided on the interface board 33, the input connector to which no electrical component (for example, a plurality of types of devices including a detection device) is connected. Is connected to ground. For example, it is possible to connect the third connector 310c to which the starting opening switch is not connected to the ground, but by not using the third connector 310c as an empty connector, there is an improper start opening switch which has a great influence on the game. Measures can be strengthened.

  In addition, although this embodiment has been described using an example in which the gate switch 32a is connected to the third connector 310c (see FIG. 3), for example, instead of or in addition to the gate switch 32a, for example, the count switch 23. Alternatively, another device may be connected to the third connector 310c. In this case, by connecting to the main board 31 without the intermediary of the interface board 33, it can be expected that problems such as noise and the occurrence of fraud will be suppressed, so that it is desirable to prioritize the connection of highly important devices.

  Further, the main board 31 of this embodiment can be applied to a plurality of types of gaming machines, but if the cord or harness used for each gaming machine is different, a connection error may occur. Therefore, for example, it is possible to unify the colors and patterns by combining (or connectable) the cord or the harness and the connector so that the connection destination can be easily determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to detect that the game medium has passed through the starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the third starting winning opening). 1 detection part (for example, 1st starting opening switch 13a, 2nd starting opening switch 14a, 3rd starting winning a prize mouth switch 14b) and 2nd detection part which can detect specified change (for example, gate switch 32a and count switch) 23, a general winning opening switch, a detection device such as a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, etc., a first connection part (for example, a first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connection part (for example, a main part). Main control means (for example, the main board 31) having a board-side multi-pole connector 310d) and a third connecting portion (for example, the interface board-side multi-pole connector 33) connected to the second connecting portion. ) Having a relay unit (for example, an interface board 33) having a second detection unit connected to the first connection unit and the second detection unit connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit. A first connection method (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the third starting port switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and are connected to the connecting portion. 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. See FIG. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, A connection method in which the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33. See FIG. Rukoto is possible.

  Then, when the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, the first connecting method is adopted, and when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, the second connecting method is used. It is configured to take a connection method (for example, with respect to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a). And a third starting port switch (that is, three starting port switches) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 4 is applied, and the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two switching ports). If a starting port switch) is provided, the connection method shown in FIG. 3 is applied). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the burden on the basic design and the board management from increasing and also to prevent fraud.

  In general, when the number of starting areas is different from that of other gaming machines, the specifications of the main board are different, which may increase the burden of basic design and board management. Further, if a main board having specifications corresponding to a gaming machine with a large number of starting areas is simply applied to a gaming machine with a small number of starting areas, a vacant connector will occur, which may result in fraud. For example, it is conceivable that a main board corresponding to a game machine provided with three starting areas (that is, three detection switches) is provided with three connectors to which the three detection switches can be connected. Here, if the main board is simply applied to a game machine provided with two starting areas (that is, two detection switches), one of the three connectors is in a state where nothing is connected. In such a state, there is a possibility that fraudulent operations targeting an empty connector will be performed. In particular, fraud with respect to the detection switch in the starting area and the connector to be connected has a great influence on the game, so it is necessary to take measures.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, a main board (that is, a main board that can be applied to a gaming machine having a different number of starting regions) capable of adopting the first connection method and the second connection method as described above is used. This prevents the burden of basic design and board management from increasing and also prevents fraud.

  In addition, in this embodiment, at least a part of the plurality of second detection units (for example, any one of the detection devices such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch, the magnetic sensor, and the radio wave sensor), It is configured to be connectable to any of the first connecting portion (for example, the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c) and the third connecting portion (for example, the interface board-side multi-pole connector 330). (For example, the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two starting port switches) are provided for the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b, and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors). Gate switch 32a is connected to the third connector 310c, as shown in FIG. Connection method is applied). With such a configuration, the second connection method can be adopted when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the second connection method is adopted, an electrical component (for example, a detection device) is included in the connection portion (for example, an input connector) provided on the relay unit (for example, the interface board 33). A connection part to which a plurality of types of devices) are not connected is connected to the ground (see FIG. 3). When the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, there is a first connecting portion (for example, the third connector 310c) to which the first detecting portion is not connected. The first connecting portion is not connected to the ground, one of the electric components is connected, and the connecting portion of the relay means is connected to the ground. With such a configuration, it is possible to strengthen countermeasures against fraud for the first detection unit and the first connection unit, which have a great influence on the game.

  In the above embodiment, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the production apparatus are mounted. You may mount on one board. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (a lamp, an LED, a speaker 27, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as two effect control boards.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly sends a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 may be provided on another board (for example, FIG. 3). To the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc., or the function provided by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and the function provided by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35. You may make it transmit a control command, and may be made to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in the production control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed on another board, or control means such as a microcomputer may be mounted on the voice output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board so that the control means receives the command. According to what is done, control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 for controlling the effect display device 9 is executed. It may be transmitted to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control according to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, similarly to the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control microcomputer 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation time and the variation pattern such as the type of reach production and the presence / absence of the pseudo-relation, it is set to 1 when the variation is started. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-relation and whether or not there is a sliding effect before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence / absence of re-lottery production, etc., after the reach (so-called the first case if the reach is not reached). You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time of (after 2 stop) or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. It should be noted that the gaming control microcomputer 560 notifies the variation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. You can When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, special symbols, effect symbols, and ordinary symbols are variably displayed, and the display result is derived and displayed. It is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variably displayed symbol does not necessarily have to be the same as the derivatized displayed symbol, and a symbol different from the variably displayed symbol may be derivatized and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. And, even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be finally displayed and displayed, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be finally displayed and displayed. It may be one.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the game machine, but the present invention is configured such that a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of kinds of bets are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, if the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a game medium is used as the game machine has been described, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses a game medium such as, and gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  Further, in the above embodiment, there are probability variation big hit and normal big hit as the big hit type, and based on the fact that it was decided as the probability variation big hit as the big hit type, the gaming machine controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is shown. , But is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball device having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein (the probability variable area may be provided in only one special variable winning ball device, or a plurality of special variable prize balls may be provided). Probability variation area may be provided in part of the device), the probability variation is determined based on the game ball passing through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game, and the big hit game It is also possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the end.

  The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples of the embodiments described later.

  In addition, all or part of the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification and the configurations shown in the below-described embodiment and each modification may be arbitrarily combined.

  In addition, it should be considered that the above-described embodiment and the below-described embodiment disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description and the following description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

  As the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition, a gaming machine that can perform variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and can be controlled in an advantageous state ( For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 901, and the like), and a specific display unit (for example, a CPU 90120 for effect control that performs a specific display effect) that performs a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. ), A special notification executing means capable of executing a special notification for notifying information about a game (for example, a production control CPU 90120 for making an abnormal notification), and a game medium in a starting region (for example, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 13). A first detection unit (for example, a first starting opening switch 13a, a second starting opening switch 14a, a third starting winning opening) capable of detecting that the vehicle has passed through the starting winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening. The switch 14b), a second detection unit (for example, a detection device such as the gate switch 32a, the count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor) capable of detecting a predetermined change, and a first connection unit (for example, , A first connector 310a, a second connector 310b, a third connector 310c) and a main controller (for example, a main board 31) having a second connection portion (for example, a main board side multi-pole connector 310d), and a second connection And a relay unit (for example, an interface substrate 33) having a third connection unit (for example, an interface substrate-side multipolar connector 330) connected to the unit, and the specific display unit is configured to change the display mode of the specific display. When a predetermined period of time elapses after the notification, the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed The specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed (the specific display is changed, etc.), and the notification execution unit is notified after the display mode of the specific display is changed. The special notification can be executed during the predetermined period of time (for example, the abnormal notification can be performed within the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed). A first connecting method in which the first detecting unit is connected to the first connecting unit and the second detecting unit is connected to the second connecting unit via the third connecting unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port). A connection in which the switch 14a and the third starting opening switch 14b are connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33, and the gate switch 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33. Method. 4) and a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a). If the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, it is possible to connect the main substrate 31 without using the interface substrate 33. , The first connection method is adopted (for example, with respect to the first connector 310a, the second connector 310b and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a and the third starting port switch 13a). A game machine characterized by being provided with a starting port switch (that is, three starting port switches) is applied with the connection method shown in FIG. 4.

  Furthermore, a variable display (for example, a variable display of special symbols and effect symbols) is performed based on that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, pachinko gaming) Machine 901, etc.), and a specific display means for performing a specific display in which the display mode can be changed stepwise according to the degree of advantage (for example, a production control CPU 90120 for performing a specific display effect), and information about the game. Special notification executing means capable of executing special notification (for example, CPU 90120 for effect control for performing abnormality notification) and a game medium in a starting region (for example, first start winning opening 13, second starting winning opening 14, third starting winning opening) A first detection unit (for example, a first starting opening switch 13a, a second starting opening switch 14a, a third starting winning opening switch 14b) capable of detecting the passage through the mouth, A second detection unit (for example, a detection device such as the gate switch 32a or the count switch 23, a general winning opening switch, a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor) capable of detecting a constant change, and a first connection unit (for example, the first connector 310a). And a second controller 310b, a third connector 310c) and a second connecting portion (for example, a main board side multi-pole connector 310d), and a main control means (for example, the main board 31), and the second connecting portion. And a relay unit (for example, an interface substrate 33) having a third connection portion (for example, an interface substrate-side multipolar connector 330), and the specific display unit is notified after the display mode of the specific display is changed. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, a specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed When the icon is displayed (the specific display is changed, etc.) after being continuously performed for a fixed period of time), the notification executing unit is configured to perform a special operation even in a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed. The notification can be executed (for example, the abnormality can be notified even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed). A first connection method (for example, a first start port switch 13a, a second start port switch 14a, and a third start) that is connected to the connection part and the second detection part is connected to the second connection part via the third connection part. Connection method in which the mouth switch 14b is connected to the main board 31 without the interface board 33 and the gate switch 32a is connected to the main board 31 via the interface board 33 (see FIG. 4). A second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit (for example, without the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, and the gate switch 32a interposing the interface board 33). A connection method for connecting to the main board 31. (See FIG. 3), and when the number of the first connecting portions is larger than the number of the first detecting portions, the second connecting method is used (for example, the first connector 310a and the second connector). When the first starting port switch 13a and the second starting port switch 14a (that is, two starting port switches) are provided for the 310b and the third connector 310c (that is, three connectors), it is shown in FIG. A game machine characterized in that the connection method is applied).

  According to these gaming machines, it is possible to prevent the burden of basic design and board management from increasing and prevent fraud. In addition, it is possible to grasp the game situation even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed, and prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Further, in the above gaming machine, the main control means can adopt the first connection method and the second connection method, and when the number of the first connection portions is the same as the number of the first detection portions, One connection method can be adopted, and when the number of the first connection units is larger than the number of the first detection units, the second connection method can be adopted, so that fraud is appropriately prevented. it can. In addition, since special notification for notifying information about the game is possible, when an abnormality occurs during the game, for example, error notification or the like is appropriately performed. Therefore, the above-mentioned gaming machine does not impair the reliability of the player with respect to the game, and can prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

  Furthermore, as an example of a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the entertainment level, a gaming machine that can be variably displayed and controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901), and a display mode according to the degree of advantage can be displayed. A specific display unit that performs a specific display that can be changed in stages (for example, a production control CPU 90120 that performs a specific display effect) and a special notification execution unit that can execute a special notification that notifies information about a game (for example, an abnormality notification is performed. The production control CPU 90120 and the like), and the specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period has elapsed after being notified that the display mode of the specific display has changed (for example, the specific display). The specific display change notification for notifying that the icon is displayed is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed (the specific display changes. ))), The notification execution means can execute the special notification even during a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, an icon as the specific display may be displayed. A gaming machine characterized in that an abnormality can be notified even within a predetermined period after the notification). Hereinafter, an example of a form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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Hereinafter, one embodiment of another embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 902 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 903 that supports and fixes the gaming board 902. On the game board 902, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball hitting launching device and driven into it.

  A first special symbol display device 904A and a second special symbol display device 904B are provided at a predetermined position (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 5) of the game board 902. Each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), etc., and is identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also called "special symbols") that are possible plural types of identification information (special identification information) are variably displayed (variably displayed). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Symbol numbers corresponding to each of the special symbols of a plurality of types are attached. As an example, each of the numbers indicating “0” to “9” is assigned a symbol number of “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number of “10”. Just do it. Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

  Both the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B are formed, for example, in a rectangular shape. The type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, the numbers indicating “0” to “9” and the symbol indicating “−”), or the types may be different. May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B may be respectively configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, "00" to "99". ..

  An image display device 905 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 902. The image display device 905 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 905, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 904A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions such as three, for example, decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 905, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are arranged. Then, in the special drawing game, in response to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 904A and the fluctuation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 904B, The variation (for example, vertical scroll display) of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R in the image display device 905. The fixed decorative design (final stop design) that is the variable display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 905, a special figure game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A, or a special character diagram using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B. In synchronism with the drawing game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived (or simply referred to as “derived”). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol is to terminate the variable display by displaying the identification information such as the decorative symbol in a stop display (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display). .. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, 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 definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing a slight shake or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative patterns that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R include, for example, eight types of patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be a number, an English character, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, and the character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). A corresponding design number is attached to each of the decorative designs. For example, the symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the decorative patterns are not limited to eight types, and may be of any type (eg, seven types or nine types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lost combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative design is started, the decorative design display areas 905L, 905C, 905R of "left", "middle", and "right" are displayed until the fixed decorative design which is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers flow from upper to lower sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative design with the smallest design number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 905L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the symbol with the highest symbol number to the symbol with a small symbol number. When the decorative design with the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design with the largest design number may be displayed subsequently.

  In the display area of the image display device 905, a start winning a prize memory display area 905H is arranged. In the starting prize winning memory display area 905H, a hold memory display is displayed that allows the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game to be specified. Here, in the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball passes through the first start winning hole formed by the normal winning ball device 906A and the second starting winning hole formed by the normal variable winning ball device 906B. It is generated based on the start winning a prize by entering. That is, the starting condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special drawing game and the variable display of the decorative pattern is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied 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 901 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established starting condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5, together with the starting winning prize memory display area 905H, the first special hold for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner at the upper part of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B. A display 9025A and a second hold display 9025B are provided. The first hold indicator 9025A displays the first special figure hold storage number in a identifiable manner. The second pending display 9025B displays the number of second special figure pending storages in a identifiable manner. The first special figure pending storage number is the number of memories for which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending. The second special figure reservation storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying “the number of special figure reservation storages”, it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages, and the total number of reservation storages. The first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number are included but the total reserved storage number is excluded).

  Below the image display device 905, a normal winning ball device 906A and a normal variable winning ball device 906B are provided. The normal winning ball device 906A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The ordinary variable winning ball device 906B is an electric motor having a pair of movable blades that is changed to a normal open state in which it is in a vertical position and an expanded open state in which it is in a tilted position by a solenoid 9081 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball device 906B, when the solenoid 9081 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning hole. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 906B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning port by the tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory is on. It will be in an enlarged open state that is easy to enter. Although the normal variable winning ball device 906B allows the game ball to enter the second start winning port even in the normal open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normal variable winning ball device 906B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second starting winning opening as the second starting area is in an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and a normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 906A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 9022A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 906B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start opening switch 9022A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4 ”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 9022B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, " 4 ”) or less, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 9022A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 9022B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the ordinary winning ball device 906A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning ball device 907 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. To form a big prize hole.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. Disable it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball passes through (enters) the special winning opening. ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state where the game ball cannot pass (entry) and is disadvantageous to the player. To do. Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the count switch 9023 shown in FIG. 6, for example. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 9023, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 907, the game ball is opened to another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out than when they passed (entered). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 907, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is the first state advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 907, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get the winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special winning opening, and for the player. It becomes a disadvantageous second state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 902 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 5), a normal symbol display 9020 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 9020 is composed of LEDs of a 7-segment or dot matrix similar to the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern (also referred to as "general drawing" or "normal drawing") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also called "normal figure game").

  Above the normal symbol display 9020, a universal figure hold display 9025C is provided. The universal figure hold indicator 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure reserves as the number of effective passage balls that have passed through the passage gate 9041.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 902 is provided with a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as the winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be asked. 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 the game ball that has entered one of the general prize holes is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

  Speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and a game effect lamp 909 is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 906A, a normal variable winning ball device 906B, a special variable winning ball device 907, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 901. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operation handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor provided in the ball launch device, and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 903 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. An upper plate (ball hitting plate) is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 903, a lower plate for holding (storing) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is provided.

  A stick controller 9031A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached to a member forming 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). There is. The stick controller 9031A includes an operation rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is applied when the player holds the operation rod). There is. The trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by 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 9031A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). It may be configured as follows. It suffices that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation with respect to the trigger button is built in the operation rod.

  A tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 9031A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 902 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player who faces the pachinko gaming machine 901. Pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 902 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player's side. It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  As a member forming the upper plate, for example, a push button 9031B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 9031A). It is provided. The push button 9031B may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 9031B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 9031B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901, such as that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 9041 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 9021 shown in FIG. 6, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 9020. After the universal figure starting condition for is satisfied, for example, the previous universal figure game is finished, based on that the universal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol display 9020 The public figure game by is started.

  In this public figure game, after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started, when the predetermined time which is the general figure fluctuation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped (displayed). At this time, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “a symbol for a regular symbol”. On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, for example, if a regular symbol other than the regular symbol, such as a number or a symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed, the variable display result of the regular symbol is “general symbol loss”. Become. In response to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol hit", the expansion opening control (tilt control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 906B is in the tilted position is performed. When a predetermined time elapses, the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, after the game ball that has passed through (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 906A is detected by the first starting opening switch 9022A shown in FIG. 6, for example, The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 904A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied because the previous special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended. Also, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 906B is detected by the second starting opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. After that, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 904B is started based on that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, when the variable display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the variable display of the special symbol The finalized special symbol (result of special symbol display) that is the result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the "big hit" as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If so, the predetermined display result is a "small hit". Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "miss".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called "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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the numbers “2” are the small hit symbols. , The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 904B. Alternatively, the special symbols common to both special symbol games may be the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game and becomes the "big hit" as the specific display result, in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 907 has a predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 907 is brought into the first state (open state), which is advantageous for the player, is executed.

  The special winning opening ball device, in which the special winning opening door is opened during the execution of the round, receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 902, and then closes the special winning opening. 907 is changed to a second state (closed state) which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15"). Even before the number of times the round has been executed reaches the upper limit, the execution of the round may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won in the special winning opening). ..

  Of the rounds in the big hit game state, the round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 907 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for setting the special variable winning ball device 907 to the first state (open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also called a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", "7" which are big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "7" are usually open round big hit symbols, and the number "5" The special design that indicates is a short-term open round jackpot design. In the jackpot gaming state (normally open jackpot state) as the normal opening round specific game state that is controlled after the normal opening round jackpot symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special drawing game, the special winning a prize ball device 907 special winning opening The door opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds), which is the first period, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, a round in which the special variable winning ball device 907 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. The normal open jackpot state is also called the first specific game state.

  Short-term open round as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game Short-term open round controlled after the big hit symbol is derived. The upper limit time (upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened by the special winning opening door) for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state (for example, 0 . 1 second). It should be noted that in the short-term open big hit state, the opening period of the special winning opening may be controlled to be the second period, and other controls may be performed in the same manner as in the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-time open jackpot state, the number of rounds executed may be the second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open jackpot state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of payout balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.1 seconds or the like), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit game state in which a payout (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The short-term open jackpot state is also called the second specific game state.

  In addition, the big hit game state as a short-term open round specific game state is not limited to one in which the period of opening the special winning opening is shorter than that of the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific playing state. For example, opening of the special winning opening 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, the upper limit number of times (for example, 2 times) for opening the special winning opening is It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal opening round specific game state. That is, in the big hit game state as the short-term open round specific game state, the period during which the big winning opening is changed to the first state where the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that at least one of the short second period and the second round number in which the number of rounds executed is smaller than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the small hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, it is controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this small hitting game state, the variable winning operation for changing the special winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed in the special variable winning ball device 907 as in the short-term open big hitting state. That is, in the small hitting game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 907 in the first state (open state) is repeatedly executed for the second period.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the image display device 905, a special figure game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A. Of the special figure games using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 904B, corresponding to the start of any special figure game, variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative pattern in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R. Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is a decorative pattern that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 905 constitutes a part of the big hit combination (“reach variation pattern”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. Specifically, in part of the "left", "middle", "right" decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905R, etc.) The remaining decorative pattern display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative pattern (for example, a decorative pattern showing alphanumeric characters "7") that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the design display area 905C, etc., the display state in which the decoration pattern is changing, or in all or a part of the "left", "middle", "right" decoration pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R, the decoration pattern is a big hit It is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is changed while changing in synchronization.

  In addition, in response to the reach state, the changing speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 905. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative pattern, or changing the changing mode of the decorative pattern, a performance effect different from that before the reach state is executed. May be done. The effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 905, but also the voice output operation by the speakers 908L and 908R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 909, etc. are put in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of kinds of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also called "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different in each of the reach modes. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are preset. Then, when the reach mode of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit expectation degree) becomes higher than that when the reach mode of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be the reach state, the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. A variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed by a variable display mode of the decorative pattern. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-run" can be executed. Whether or not the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-relation” is executed should be determined in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 9011 side. Note that whether or not the variable display effect of "slip" is executed on the effect control board 9012 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 9011 side.

  In the variable display effect of "slip", after changing the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 905L, 905C, 905R, a plurality of decorative design display areas (for example, After temporarily displaying the decorative designs in the "left" and "right" decorative design display areas 905L, 905R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2" of the temporarily displayed decorative design display areas). By changing the decorative pattern again in the decorative pattern display area (for example, either or both of the “left” decorative pattern display area 905L and the “right” decorative pattern display area 905R), the display is stopped. The effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of "slip", a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. By performing the variable display again for the decorative pattern, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the decorative pattern forming the non-reach combination is not stopped and the stop display is displayed. is there.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", the variable display is started after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being satisfied once. After temporarily displaying the decorative design in all of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R until the finalized decorative design as a result is derived and displayed, The effect display for changing (re-changing) the decorative design again in all the decorative design display areas 905L, 905C, 905R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of pseudo continuous fluctuations in this embodiment is “left”, “middle”, and “right” excluding the initial fluctuation from the start of variable display of decorative designs until the first temporary suspension of all decorative designs. The number of times the decorative design is changed again in all of the decorative design display areas 905L, 905C, 905R.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", in the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-run chances Once the decorative pattern configuring the above is temporarily displayed as a predetermined display result, after that, the variable display (re-fluctuation) is performed again. The pseudo consecutive chances may include a combination of decorative patterns that is a predetermined non-reach combination instead of the variable display mode of decorative patterns being the reach mode. In addition, the pseudo consecutive chance may include a combination of decorative patterns that becomes a predetermined reach-miss combination (also simply referred to as a “reach combination”) after the variable display mode of the decorative patterns becomes the reach mode. For example, in the pseudo continuous chance eye, the decorative pattern (middle pattern) that is stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 905C is a special decorative pattern (pseudo continuous chance pattern) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative pattern at the normal time. ) Is good. Among the decorative patterns that are also used in the variable display of the decorative patterns at the normal time, the pseudo continuous chance pattern which is the pseudo continuous chance by being stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 905C may be included. .

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous", re-variation (pseudo continuous variation) is performed, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The variable display can be made to appear as if it was started multiple times in succession. In addition, in the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" in this embodiment, the re-variation (pseudo continuous change) is supposed to be performed at most once for the sake of easy understanding. The number of times of the pseudo continuous fluctuation in may be performed more than once, for example, twice or three times. In addition, in the variable display of "pseudo continuous" in this embodiment, the pseudo display that temporarily displays the temporary stop and then changes again (that is, whether the pseudo continuous opportunity displays the temporary stop) is simulated. A continuous production is executed. Specifically, in the pseudo continuous production, the "left" and "right" decorative patterns are temporarily stopped and the pseudo continuous chance pattern is displayed (the pseudo continuous chance common to the success production and the failure production described later). A design is displayed), and an effect of driving whether or not the pseudo consecutive chance design is temporarily stopped is executed. The mode in which the pseudo-repeated chance symbol is stopped and displayed is called success production, and the mode in which the temporary stop display is not displayed is called failure production. As described above, in the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in the present embodiment, the re-variation is performed once at maximum. Therefore, the pseudo-repeating variation pattern in which the re-variation is not performed is re-varied. This is a variation pattern of the gaze that just stirs up (this is referred to as a variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gas), and when the variable display effect of “pseudo continuous” is performed based on the variation pattern, the failure effect is executed. Become. In addition, in place of displaying a special decorative design such as a pseudo continuous chance design in the pseudo continuous production, or together with the stop display of the special decorative design, each variation display by the variable display production of "pseudo continuous" (first variation (Including), a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 905 (displayed as a common introduction effect).

  As the variable display effect using the variable display operation of such a decorative pattern, in addition to “slip” and “pseudo-relation”, for example, “developing opportunity eye”, “developing opportunity eye end”, “chance eye stop slip” Various performance operations such as the above may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of "development opportunity eye", from the start of variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, "left", "middle", "right" In all of the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R, the decorative patterns constituting the development opportunity eyes included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped, and then the variable display state of the decorative patterns is reached. As a predetermined reach effect is started. As a result, when the decorative pattern forming the development opportunity is temporarily stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state. Expectations are increased.

  Further, in the variable display effect of "end of development opportunity eye", after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, all of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R are displayed. The effect display is performed in which the decorative pattern of a predetermined combination as the development opportunity item is derived and displayed as the fixed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of "slip after chance stop", like the variable display effect of "pseudo-run", from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result. , "Left", "Middle", "Right" in the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R in all, after the temporary stop display of the decorative pattern of the miss combination (special combination), which is the pseudo consecutive chance. Unlike the variable display effect of "pseudo-run" in which the decorative pattern is changed again in all of the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R, the decorative pattern is changed again in a part of the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, 905R. By doing so, effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. In some cases, a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is called a “non-reach” (also called “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “miss”.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect has been executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-miss combination may be stopped and displayed. The variable display result of such a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “miss”.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, the normal jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” and the special variable jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” are stopped. When it is displayed, in response to the variable display state of the decorative pattern becoming the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, a combination of a plurality of jackpots Among them, the fixed decorative design which is a predetermined big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbols that are a combination of big hits are, for example, the symbol numbers variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R in the image display device 905. Any one of the decorative patterns of "8" is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of "left", "middle", and "right". Anything will do.

  Whether or not to control to a probability change state after the jackpot game state is finished during execution of a predetermined round in the jackpot game state after the fixed decorative pattern which is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed (whether a certain variation is given as a privilege? Whether or not), a promotion effect during a big hit, which is a benefit giving effect, is executed. Although details will be described later, in the big hit mid-promotion effect, for example, a battle effect in which characters fight each other in the display area of the image display device 905 may be performed. Then, the player may be notified so as to be able to recognize whether or not the main character is promoted or defeated to be in the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state is ended (whether or not the probable change is given as a privilege). In addition, during the big hit promotion production, the round in the big hit game state is not being executed, and at the start of the big hit game state or the period from the end of one round in the big hit game state to the start of the next round, It may be performed in a period from the end of the final round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game. In addition, the jackpot mid-promotion promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the jackpot gaming state ends. The jackpot mid-promotion production that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state is sometimes called "ending promotion production".

  In the jackpot promotion promotion notification, the fact that the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is in the probable state will be announced (notifying that a privilege will be given). Yes (notify that the privilege is not granted) There is a promotion failure during big hit. Then, in the case where the promotion success effect during the big hit is executed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is controlled to the probability change state. On the other hand, when the big hit mid-promotion failure effect is performed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is not controlled to the probable variation state (non-probability variation state), but is controlled to the time saving state. In the probability change state, in the variable display of each special figure game and the decorative pattern, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state is improved to be higher than the normal state or the time saving state. . Such a probability variation state continues regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed until the next variable display result is a "big hit". The time saving state is a gaming state in which the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 (for example, when the system is reset, initialization processing after power-on). The same control as in the state (1) is executed. In such a time saving state, when one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is established first, finish.

  In the probability change state and the time saving state, the control for shortening the variation time (normal figure variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular figure game by the regular symbol display 9020 than that in the normal state, and the variation of the regular symbol in each regular figure game Control for improving the probability that the display result will be "Public hit" compared to that in the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 906B based on that the variable display result is "Public hit" In order to make it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port, such as a control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control longer than in the normal state, and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. By increasing the possibility that the starting condition will be satisfied, control that is advantageous to the player is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the time saving state, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning port in the probability changing state or the time saving state and which is advantageous to the player is also called high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded opening state is higher than that in the case where 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 on the second special symbol display device 904B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" is shortened. Therefore, in the probability changing state and the time saving state, the jackpot gaming state is more likely to occur than in the normal state (the gaming state is advantageous to the player). The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is controlled to either the probability changing state or the time saving state. . Also, when the high opening control period, it is also said that the gaming state is in a high base. On the other hand, when it is not in the high opening control period, it is also said that the gaming state is in the low base. The time saving state in this embodiment is a gaming state also called a low certainty high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state also called a low certainty low base state. In addition, the probability variation state is a gaming state which is also referred to as a high precision high base state. In other words, when the big hit mid-promotion success effect is executed, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished is controlled to be the probable variation state, so that it is controlled to the highly precise and high base state. On the other hand, when the big hit mid-promotion failure production is performed, the game state after the end of the big hit game state is not controlled to the definite change state (non-definite change state), and is controlled to the short-time state, so that the low accuracy high base It will be controlled by the state.

  The probabilistic state may include not only the probabilistic control and the time reduction control and the high opening control, but also the probabilistic control only and not the time reduction control and the high opening control. As an example, after the 15-round big hit state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being "probability change big hit", after the end of the 15th round big hit state, the time change control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability change control. It is controlled to the base state). After that, when the special figure display result does not become a “big hit” and the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the probability variation control is continuously performed, but the time saving control and the high opening control are performed. May be controlled to a second certainty change state (also referred to as a high accuracy low base state) which is not performed after completion of. After the 2-round big hit state, which is based on the fact that the variable display result in the special drawing game is "a sudden big hit" in the normal state, the state shifts to the second positive change state and only the positive change control is performed. However, the time saving control and the high opening control may not be performed. On the other hand, after the 2-round big hit state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being “probable big hit” in the probability changing state or the time saving state, the state shifts to the first probability changing state, The time saving control and the high opening control may be performed together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, after the 15-round big hit state based on the "probable variation big hit", the first probability variation state is controlled until the special figure display result becomes "big hit" again, while the 2 round big jackpot state based on the "probable big hit" After the end, the state shifts to the first probability variation state, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the state shifts to the second probability variation state. May be. While the time saving control and the high opening control are started and ended at the same time (in conjunction with each other), the start and the end of the probability variation control are not necessarily linked with the start and the end of the time saving control and the high opening control. May be.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round big hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed, or a small hit symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed. In this case, the variable display state of the decorative design may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative designs predetermined as the opening opportunity may be stopped and displayed. Further, as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, when the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After that, the fixed decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern which becomes a chance eye corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fixed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of "attack probability" (also referred to as "a sudden hit big hit" or "sudden probability big hit"). The short-term open big hit state may be controlled based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “hit” big hit type.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit game state is controlled. After the end, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled. However, if the special drawing game in which the variable display result is “small hit” is executed and the number of executions of the special drawing game in the special game state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state, The special game state may end and the normal state may occur.

  When the special winning design that constitutes the opening chance eye is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative design, and the special winning opening is in the open state, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" There are times when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state based on that, and when it is controlled to a small hit game state based on that the variable display result is "small hit". On the other hand, the reason why the special winning opening is opened after the fixed decorative pattern forming the reach combination is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative pattern is that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" Only when it is controlled to the short-term open big hit state based on this. Therefore, the fixed decorative pattern constituting the opening chance eye corresponds to being controlled to both the short-term open big hit state and the small hit game state, while the fixed decorative pattern of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state. It corresponds to being controlled by.

  The pachinko gaming machine 901 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, a sound control board 9013, and a lamp control board 9014 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is also equipped with a relay board 9015 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 902 in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The main board 9011 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. The main board 9011 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a production control board 9012. 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 9011 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) that constitutes the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 9020 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 9020 by controlling the lighting / lighting / coloring of the normal symbol display 9020. It also has a control function.

  On the main board 9011, for example, a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110 that captures detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 90100, and a game control microcomputer 90100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 9081 and 9082 is mounted.

  The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 9011, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015, and displays the image display device 905 and the speakers 908L and 908R. , Various circuits for controlling the performance operation by the electric effect parts such as the game effect lamp 909 are mounted. That is, the production control board 9012 produces all or part of the display operation in the image display device 905 and the sound output operation from the speakers 908L and 908R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 909 and the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for use to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  The voice control board 9013 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and outputs sounds from the speakers 908L and 908R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 9012. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 9014 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 909 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 9012. A lamp driver circuit for driving is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, wirings for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 9021, the first starting port switch 9022A, the second starting port switch 9022B, and the count switch 9023 are connected to the main substrate 9011. Note that the gate switch 9021, the first starting opening switch 9022A, the second starting opening switch 9022B, and the count switch 9023 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as what is called a sensor. Anything you have is acceptable. In addition, on the main board 9011, the first special symbol display device 904A, the second special symbol display device 904B, the normal symbol display device 9020, the first holding display device 9025A, the second holding display device 9025B, the universal figure holding display device 9025C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  The control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 is relayed by the relay board 9015. The control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9015 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 905, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 908L and 908R, and a game effect lamp 909. It also includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED.

  The game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 90101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 90102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 90103 that executes a program for game control to perform a control operation, and numerical data indicating a random number value is updated independently of the CPU 90103. A random number circuit 90104 for performing and an I / O (Input / Output port) 90105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 90100, the CPU 90103 executes a program read from the ROM 90101 to execute processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. At this time, the fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 90103 reads fixed data from the ROM 90101, the floating data writing operation in which the CPU 90103 writes various floating data into the RAM 90102 and temporarily stores the data, and the various floating data temporarily stored in the RAM 90102 by the CPU 90103 Variable data read operation to read out, CPU 90103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105, CPU 90103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105 The transmission operation of outputting various signals is also performed.

  The random number circuit 90104 may be any one that counts numerical data indicating some or all of various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 90103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 90104, such as a random counter provided in the RAM 90102, to regularly or irregularly update various numerical data by software, thereby making a part of various random number values. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 90103 to update the random count value may be one for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 90104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 90104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or a calculation process on all or part of the numerical data. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

  The ROM 90101 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 90101 stores data that configures a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 90103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 90101, table data forming a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 90103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 9011 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are configured. Table data etc. to be stored are stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases in which the variable display result is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Among the cases where the display result is "big hit", when the big hit type is "non-probable change" or "probability change" and "probability", and further, when the variable display result is "small hit" Correspondingly, a plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "miss" and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern 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 “miss” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "loss". The 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 reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. The 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 includes reach effects such as super reach A and super reach B regardless of whether the variable display result is "big hit" or "miss". In the illustrated example, the variable display effect of "pseudo-relation" is performed in the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" or the variable display result is "miss". However, even when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability”, or when the variable display result is “small hit”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-link” may be performed. Further, although the variation pattern in which the variable display effect of "pseudo continuous" is performed is the super reach variation pattern, the variation pattern may be a normal reach variation pattern or a non-reach variation pattern. In addition, regarding the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gaze, similarly, there are cases where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", the variable display result is "small hit", normal reach or non-reach. Good. Further, as described above, the illustrated example shows an example in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation is at most once, but there are fluctuation patterns that can be executed more than once, such as twice and three times. You may. In addition, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo continuous” may be performed in other variation patterns shown in the figure.

  The RAM 90102 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 6 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly 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 901 is stopped, part or all of the content of the RAM 90102 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according 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 the power failure or the like. Further, the data according to the control state and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data showing the progress state of the game. Such a RAM 90102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The I / O 90105 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 is an input port for capturing various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 90100, and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 90100. And an output port.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the production control board 9012 is provided with a production control CPU 90120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 90121 that stores a production control program and fixed data, and a work area for the production control CPU 90120. RAM 90122, a display control unit 90123 that executes a process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 905, and a random number that updates numerical value data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 90120. A circuit 90124 and an I / O 90125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 9012, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 90121, thereby executing the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 90120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 90121 for a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 90120 writes various variable data in the RAM 90122 and temporarily stores various data, and the effect control CPU 90120 causes the RAM 90122 to write. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 90120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 9012 via the I / O 90125, and an effect control CPU 90120 performs an I / O operation. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 9012 via O90125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 90120, the ROM 90121, and the RAM 90122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 9012.

  The effect control board 9012 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 905, a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 9013, To the lamp control board 9014, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 9012, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the player for the stick controller 9031A is transmitted from the controller sensor unit 9035A, and a game for the push button 9031B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action of the person is detected from the push sensor 9035B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 9012, for example, by the random number circuit 90124 or the like, the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation are updatable counted. The random number used for controlling such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  In the ROM 90121 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 6, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, in the ROM 90121, table data forming a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 90120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data forming various production control patterns, and the like. Remembered

  As an example, in the ROM 90121, the effect control CPU 90120 controls the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 905, the speakers 908L and 908R, the game effect lamp 909, the decorative LED, and the effect model). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the content of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure change time effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure variation time production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from the start of variation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the definite display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result is displayed. , Variable display operation of decorative design, reach effect, effect display operation in re-lottery effect, or various effect display operation without variable display of decorative design, etc. Has been done. The advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the effect operation which is the advance notice effect executed corresponding to the advance notice patterns prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are made up of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. The special figure variation time production control pattern may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production mode in each reach production is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 90120 sets the effect control pattern (special figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designating command when, for example, variably displaying the decorative pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 90120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as an effect effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data forming the applicable effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 90121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122, or the applicable effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 90121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122 and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 90121 may be specified. A command according to the effect control pattern thus set is output from the effect control CPU 90120 to the display control unit 90123, the voice control board 9013, or the like. In the display control unit 90123 that has received the command from the effect control CPU 90120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM for development. Further, in the voice control board 9013 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 90120, for example, the voice synthesizing IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like for development. . After that, each time the performance control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the performance control process timer determination values, and if it matches, the performance operation according to various corresponding control data. Control.

  The RAM 90122 mounted on the effect control board 9012 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described.

  In the main board 9011, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 90100 is activated, and the CPU 90103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 90103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 90102 is cleared, for example. In addition, register setting of CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 90100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, the interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 90103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 90103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt processing. When initialization is completed, interrupts are enabled and loop processing is entered. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepting the interrupt request, the CPU 90103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 90103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform a gate switch 9021, a first start port switch 9022A, a second start port switch 9022B, and a count via the switch circuit 90110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 9023 is determined (step S9011). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S9012). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 901 is output (step). S9013).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 'to MR3' used on the main board 9011 side by software is executed (step S9014). After this, the CPU 90103 executes special symbol process processing (step S9015). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 90102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901, and displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control, opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 907, and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S9016). The CPU 90103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off of the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 9020 by executing the normal symbol process process, and the variable display of the regular symbol and the movable variable regular winning ball device 906B. It enables setting of tilting motion of winglets.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 90103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 9011 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 9012 (step S9017). As an example, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 90105, the performance control board 9012 is output corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 90102. After setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to turn on the production control INT signal for a predetermined time and then to the off state. By doing so, 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 enable state, the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing performed in step S9015 of FIG. In the special symbol process process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S90101). FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S90101 of FIG. 9 as the start winning determination processing.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 90103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 9022A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 906A. It is determined whether the starting opening switch 9022A is on (step S90201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 9022A is on (step S90201; Yes), the number of reserved special memories for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. (For example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) is determined (step S90202). The CPU 90103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reservation storage number by reading the first reservation storage number count value, which is the stored value of the first reservation storage number counter provided in the RAM 90102, for example. When the number of first special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S90202 (step S90202; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 90102 is set to "1" (step S90203).

  When the first starting opening switch 9022A is off in step S90201 (step S90201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S90202 (step S90202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 9022B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 906B, it is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 9022B is ON ( Step S90204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 9022B is on (step S90204; Yes), the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is set (step S90205). The CPU 90103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure pending storage number by reading the second pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 90102, for example. When the number of second special figure reservation storages is not the upper limit value in step S90205 (step S90205; No), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the RAM 90102 is set to "2" (step S90206).

  After performing either of the processes of steps S90203 and S90206, the special figure reservation storage number corresponding to the starting port buffer value stored in the starting port buffer is updated by adding 1 (step S90207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second suspension storage count value is incremented by 1. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S90208). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the RAM 90102, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  After executing the processing of step S90208, the CPU 90103 selects, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 90104 and the random counter of the RAM 90102, the random number value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result and the random number value for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating MR2 ′ is extracted (step S90209). Random value MR1 'for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the variable display result such as the special symbol in the special figure game as "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result as "small hit" is small. It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to control the winning gaming state, and takes a value in the range of, for example, "1" to "65535". The random number value MR2 ′ for determining the jackpot type is determined to be one of “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, and “probability” for the jackpot type which is the variable display mode of the decorative pattern when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. It is a random number value used for performing, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “99”, for example. By executing the process of step S90209, the CPU 90103 displays numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol and the variable display time. Extract. In this embodiment, the random number value MR1 ′ and the random number value MR2 ′ are extracted in the process of step S90209, but as described above, the random number value MR2 ′ is used to determine the jackpot type. Since it is a random number value, it may be extracted only when the determination result of the random number value MR1 ′ is “big hit”. In this case, the random number value MR2 'may be extracted after the determination of Yes in step S90241 of FIG. 12 described later.

  Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as reservation information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the starting opening buffer value (step S90210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 ′ and MR2 ′ are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A as shown in FIG. When the mouth buffer value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 ′ and MR2 ′ are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 90151B as shown in FIG. 11 (B).

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A shown in FIG. 11 (A), the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 906A, and a starting winning (first starting winning) occurs. However, the pending data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 904A) which has not been started is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A associates the winning number (game ball detection order) into the first start winning port with the reservation number, and sets the first start condition for the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 90103 stores the predetermined number of stored data such as the random number value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 90104 or the like and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type as the reserved data. It is stored until the upper limit value (eg, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A indicates that execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that enables it to be determined whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In the second special figure reservation storage unit 90151B shown in FIG. 11B, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 906B, and the starting winning (second starting winning) is given. The pending data of the special figure game that has occurred but has not yet started (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 904B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 90151B associates the winning number into the second starting winning opening (detection order of the game ball) with the holding number, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, the CPU 90103 uses the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type extracted from the random number circuit 90104 and the like as the reserved data, and the number thereof is predetermined. It is stored until the upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 90151B indicates that execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game is displayed. Based on the (result), it becomes the holding information that enables it to be determined whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, with the game ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing (entering) of the gaming ball. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning due to this may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, start port data indicating which of the first start winning port and the second start winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

  Subsequent to the processing of step S90210 shown in FIG. 10, the transmission setting of the starting mouth winning designation command according to the starting mouth buffer value is performed (step S90211). For example, when the starting mouth buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting mouth winning designation command table in the ROM 90101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. To send to 9012 the first start winning combination designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 904A has been established Set. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting opening winning award designation command table in the ROM 90101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, and so on, to the effect control board 9012. , The setting for transmitting the second starting mouth winning award designation command notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 904B is established . The start mouth winning designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed.

  After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the reservation storage number notification command table in the ROM 90101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the first special figure reservation storage number for the effect control board 9012. The setting for transmitting either the first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the number of the second reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number is performed (step S90212). The reservation storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 by, for example, executing a predetermined command control processing after the special symbol process processing is completed. It should be noted that instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total reserved storage number notification command for notifying the total reserved storage number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the processing of step S90212, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S90213). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S90213; "1"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S90214), and then step S90204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S90213; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S90215). The start winning determination process ends. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 9022A and the second starting opening switch 9022B simultaneously detect the effective winning start winning of the game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S90101 of FIG. 9, the CPU 90103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S90110 to S90120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 90102.

  The special symbol normal process of step S90110 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 904A and the second special symbol based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 90151A and the second special symbol reservation storage unit 90151B. The display device 904B determines whether to start the special drawing game. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable 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 number value MR1 'for determining the special symbol display result. , (Decision in advance) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B (big hit symbol or Either a small hit pattern or a lost pattern) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, 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 predetermined.

  The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S90111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern, based on a result of pre-determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It includes processing for determining the pattern as one of a plurality of types. The random number value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, “1” to It takes a value in the range of "251". When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal process of step S90110 and the variation pattern setting process of step S9011, the variation pattern including the variable display time of the fixed special symbol or the special symbol and the decorative symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process, using the random number value MR1 'for special symbol display result determination, the random number value MR2' for jackpot type determination, the random value MR3 'for variation pattern determination, the special symbol It also includes processing for determining the variable display mode of the decorative pattern.

  The special symbol variation process of step S90112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, and the elapsed time from the start of variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S90112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 90102 is subtracted from or added to 1, and the first special symbol display device. Regardless of whether it is a special drawing game using the first special drawing in 904A or a special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 904B, the elapsed time can be measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S90112 is the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A, and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B. The variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure may be controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stop process of step S90113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display of the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol (deriving). It includes a process for making settings for the setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 90102 is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned 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". If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". In addition, the special symbol stop process of step S90113 includes a process of determining the end of the time saving state, and when ending, performing a setting of transmitting a command to that effect to the effect control board 9012 side. (The command itself is transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 9012 by the command control processing described above).

  The big hit opening pre-processing in step S90114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., processing to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and to set the big winning opening to the open state, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “probability”. As an example, in response to the big hit type "non-probability change" or "probability change", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "29 seconds", and the maximum winning number is the maximum number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to "15 times", it is sufficient to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type corresponds to "probability", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is opened is set to "0.1 seconds", and the number of opening of the special winning opening is the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed. By setting "15 times", the short-time open big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit opening process in step S90115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 9023 It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6". . In addition, the big hit open process in step S90115 includes a process of setting a prize ball command indicating that a game ball has been detected by the count switch 9023 to the effect control board 9012 side. (The command itself is transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 9012 in the command control processing described above).

  The jackpot opening post-processing of step S90116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big hit opening post processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the maximum winning opening maximum number of times, reached the maximum winning opening maximum value In this case, a process for making settings for transmitting a big hit end designation command is included. When the number of rounds executed has not reached the maximum winning opening maximum number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the maximum winning opening maximum number is reached, the special drawing is opened. The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit ending process of step S90117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed by an effect device such as an image display device 905, speakers 908L and 908R, and a game effect lamp 909. Includes processing to wait until the time has passed, processing to perform various settings (start setting of probability variation state or time saving state) to start probability variation control or time saving control in response to the end of the big hit game state, etc. There is. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S90118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for which the special winning opening is open is set as in the case where the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability". It is only necessary to set "0.1 seconds" and to set the number of times of opening the special winning opening to "15 times" to set the small hitting game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hit opening process in step S90119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening was opened, and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hit ending process of step S90120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". In the small hitting end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed by the effect devices such as the image display device 905, the speakers 908L and 908R, the game effect lamp 909, and the like. It includes the process of waiting until the time elapses. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the state of the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not changed, and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 901 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S90110 of FIG. 9 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is “0” (step S90231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B. For example, in the process of step S90231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 90102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the number of the second special figure reservation storage is other than "0" in step S90231 (step S90231; No), the reservation stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 90151B corresponding to the reservation number "1" Numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result and a random number value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type are read out as data (step S90232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S90232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value and updated, and the second special figure reserved storage is updated. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 'to MR3' stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the unit 90151B are higher by one entry. Shift to (step S90233). In addition, in the processing of step S90233, the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter in the RAM 90102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer is updated to "2" (step S90234).

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S90231 (step S90231; Yes), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S90235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A. For example, in the process of step S90235, the first pending storage number count value stored in the first pending storage number counter may be read from the RAM 90102, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S90235 is executed when it is determined in step S90231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls have entered (passed) and the starting winnings have occurred. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated, and the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only needs to be decided.

  In step S90235, when the first special figure reservation storage number is other than "0" (step S90235; No), the reservation stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A. As data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type are read out (step S90236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S90236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value and updated, and the first special figure reserved storage is updated. The reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 'and MR2' stored in the entries lower than the reservation number "1" (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers "2" to "4") in the unit 90151A are set higher by one entry. It shifts (step S90237). Further, in the processing of step S90237, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the RAM 90102 may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S90238).

  After performing any of the processing of steps S90234, S90238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is a "big hit" or "miss" The special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S90239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 90130A shown in FIG. 13A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 90130B shown in FIG. 13B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 90103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state.

  The first special symbol display result determination table 90130A is a variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 904A is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 'for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state Is a table that is referred to in order to make a decision. The second special symbol display result determination table 90130B is the variable display result before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result in the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 'for determining the special figure display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state Is a table that is referred to in order to make a decision.

  In the first special map display result determination table 90130A, the special map is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 901 is the normal state, the time saving state (low certainty state), or the certainty changed state (high certainty state). A numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR1 ′ for result determination is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “miss”. In the second special figure display result determination table 90130B, the special state display result determination disorder depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) or the probability variation state (high certainty state). The numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 'is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "miss".

  In the first special figure display result determination table 90130A and the second special figure display result determination table 90130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result is the special figure display result “ It is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether to control the jackpot gaming state as "big hit". In each of the first special figure display result determination table 90130A and the second special figure display result determination table 90130B, when the game state is the probability changing state (high accuracy state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). More decision values than the above are assigned to the special jackpot display result of "big hit". Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 901, the special figure display result is set as “big hit” as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). The probability of being determined to control the state increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 90130A and the second special figure display result determination table 90130B, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is the probable variation state, compared to the normal state and the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 90130A, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of "30000" to "30350") are 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 90130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". With such a setting, when the variable display result is determined based on that the first start condition for starting the special drawing game using the first special drawing by the first special symbol display device 904A is satisfied, With the case where the variable display result is determined based on the satisfaction of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B, the special figure display result is displayed. The proportion determined to be controlled to the small hit game state as "small hit" can be made different.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not decided to control the special figure display result as "small hit" to the small hit game state, so that, for example, a time saving state (low accurate high base state) or a certain variation In the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning hole formed by the normally variable winning ball device 906B such as the state (high-accurate high-base state), frequent occurrence of the small hitting game state where it is difficult to obtain the winning ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the extension of the game. In the second special figure display result determination table 90130B as well, a determined value within a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 90130A is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. Good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 90130B, a smaller determination value than that in the first special figure display result determination table 90130A may be assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit". In this way, when the high base state such as the time saving state or the probability changing state, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hitting gaming state becomes lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the probability changing state without time saving is set. Good. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result determination table may be referenced to determine the special figure display result.

  Subsequent to the process of step S90239 shown in FIG. 12, 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 set as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “miss”. By comparing with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit", "small hit" or "miss" (step S90240).

  In step S90239, since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current game state is selected, in the process of step S90240, the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state. Whether or not the special figure display result is a "big hit" is determined by using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the game state in the first special figure display result determination table 90130A or the second special figure display result determination table 90130B is The table data corresponding to the normal state or the time saving state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 ′ is determined with reference to this. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the game state in the first special figure display result determination table 90130A or the second special figure display result determination table 90130B is The table data corresponding to the case of the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 ′ is determined with reference to this.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S90240, it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "big hit" (step S90241). Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" (step S90241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 90102 is set to the ON state (step S90242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 90131 shown in FIG. 14 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (step S90243).

  The jackpot type determination table 90131 determines the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types based on the jackpot type determination random number MR2 ′ when it is determined to control the jackpot game state with the special map display result being “jack”. This is a table that is referred to in order to do this. In the jackpot type determination table 90131, the special symbol variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A) or the second special symbol (second symbol). The numerical value (decision value) that is compared with the random number value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type is “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability” depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 904B). It is assigned to multiple types of jackpots.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 90131, the assignment of the determined value to the jackpot type of “probability” differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determined special value (value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”, while the fluctuation special map is Is a second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types on the basis that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A is satisfied. And when the jackpot type is determined to be 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 904B is satisfied. With, it is possible to make different the ratio of determining the jackpot type “probably”. Particularly, in the special drawing game using the second special drawing, since it is not decided that the big hit type is set to "probability" and the short hit open big hit state is controlled, for example, by the high open control accompanying the time saving control, the normal variable winning ball device is provided. In the game state where the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by 906B, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game enjoyment due to the extension of the game. ..

  Even when the variation special map is the second special figure, a determined value in a predetermined range different from that when the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type of “probability”. Good. For example, when the variation special map is the second special figure, a smaller determination value than that in the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the jackpot type “probability”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 90131 set in step S90243 shown in FIG. 12, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number MR2 ′ stored in the variation random number buffer is changed to “indeterminate change”, Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each of the “probability change” and “probability” jackpot types, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S90244).

  By determining the type of jackpot in the process of step S90244, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, which is one of the shortened state and the probability variation state which is more advantageous to the player than the shortened state. Whether or not to control is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In accordance with the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 90102 (step S90245), the decided 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", if it is "probable change", it may be "1", and if it is "probable", it may be "2".

  When it is determined in step S90241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S90241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a "small hit" (step S90246). Then, when it is determined to be a "small hit" (step S90246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 90102 is set to the ON state (step S90247).

  When it is determined in step S90246 that it is not a "small hit" (step S90246; No), after performing any of the processing of steps S90245 and S90247, whether to control the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Predetermination result of whether or not, further, corresponding to the determination result of the big hit type in the case of a big hit gaming state, set a fixed special symbol (step S90248). As an example, when it is determined in step S90246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the special pattern display result is a “miss”, which corresponds to the predetermined design result and becomes a lost symbol. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S90246 that the special figure display result is "small hit", the small hit is made in correspondence with the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is "small hit". The special symbol indicating the number "2" which is the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" in step S90241, the big hit symbols "3", "5", and "7" according to the big hit type determination result in step S90244. "One of the special symbols indicating the number" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol showing the number “3” which is the normal jackpot symbol among the normally open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, in accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "probable variation", a special symbol showing the number "7" which is a probable variation jackpot symbol of the normally open round jackpot symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is "actual", the special symbol showing the number "5" which is the short-term open jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After setting the confirmed special symbol in step S90248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S90249), and the special symbol normal process is ended. . In step S90235, if the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" (step S90235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S90250), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 905 is controlled from the main board 9011. It is determined whether it has been transmitted to the board 9012. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S90111 of FIG. 9 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S90261). If the jackpot flag is on (step S90261; Yes), the jackpot variation pattern determination table 90132A shown in FIG. 16A is selected as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. It is set (step S90262). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 90102, it is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probable change", "probable change", or "probability" (step S90263).

  When it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern determination table 90132A determines the variation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type, and the random value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types based on. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 90132A, a numerical value (a numerical value that is compared with a random value MR3 ′ for determining a variation pattern, depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “indeterminate change”, “probable change”, or “probability” ( (Determined value) is a fluctuation pattern PA4'-1, fluctuation pattern PB4'-1, fluctuation pattern PB4'-2, fluctuation pattern PB5'-1 to fluctuation pattern PB5'-4, and fluctuation pattern PC1'-1 to fluctuation pattern It is assigned to any of PC1'-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 90132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern such that the proportion determined by each variation pattern is different depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot is determined. .. For example, the variation pattern PA4'-1, variation pattern PB4'-1, variation pattern PB4'-2, and variation pattern PB5'-1 to 1, depending on whether the jackpot type is "indeterminate variation" or "probability variation". The determination values are assigned differently to the variation pattern PB5′-4. This makes it possible to change the proportions of the same variation pattern determined according to the determination result of which of the plurality of types of big hits.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 90132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation patterns according to which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, the variation pattern PA4′-1, variation pattern PB4′-1, variation pattern PB4′-2 and variation pattern PB5′-1 to variation pattern PB5. While the determined value is assigned to'-4, the determined value is not assigned to the variation patterns PC1'-1 to PC1'-2. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probability”, the determination values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1′-1 to PC1′-2, while the variation pattern PA4′-1, No determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PB4′-1, variation pattern PB4′-2, and variation pattern PB5′-1 to variation pattern PB5′-4. As a result, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", the short-term open big hit state is controlled to a different variation pattern from that of the normal open big hit state. be able to.

  When the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 is the normal state, the probable variation state, or the time saving state. Therefore, the determination value may be assigned differently to each variation pattern. As a result, it is possible to change the rate of determining the same variation pattern depending on which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. Further, when the jackpot type is determined to be either “non-probable variation”, “probable variation”, or “probability”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 901 is the normal state, the probable variation state, or the time saving state. Thus, the determined value may be assigned to different variation patterns. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined according to which of the plurality of types the gaming state is. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, more decision values are assigned to the variation pattern PA4′-1 indicating the normal reach variation pattern than when it is “probable variation”. There is. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the jackpot type is more likely to be a “probable change” than a “non-probable change”, which makes it possible for the player to hold expectations. The interest can be improved. Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 90132A shown in FIG. 16 (A), a larger number of decision values are assigned to the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of super reach B than for the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of super reach A. ing.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S90261 shown in FIG. 15 (step S90261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S90264). If the small hit flag is on (step S90264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 90132B shown in FIG. 16B is selected as the use table for determining one of the plurality of variation patterns. And set (step S90265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S90264 (step S90264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 90132C shown in FIG. 16C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. It is selected and set (step S90267). For example, by determining whether or not the time saving flag provided in the RAM 90102 is on, it is specified whether the gaming state is in the time saving control in which the time saving control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state (step S90268). ).

  The loss variation pattern determination table 90132C, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “loss”, determines the variation pattern among a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to when deciding on either.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 90132C, the determined values are varied so that the rate determined by each variation pattern is different depending on whether the game state is the normal state or the time-saving control is performed in the probability variation state or the time-saving state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. As a result, the rate of determination of the same variation pattern can be made different 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 reduction state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 90132C, there is a portion where determination 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 time reduction state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state or the time saving control in the time saving state. It should be noted that in the loss variation pattern determination table 90132C, in contrast to the jackpot variation pattern determination table 90132A of FIG. Values are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the expectation of a big hit is high. In contrast to the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table 90132A of FIG. Decision values are assigned so that there are fewer patterns. Therefore, the super-reach B has a higher expectation of a big hit when the reach effect is executed than the super-reach A. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention also to the type of reach effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

  After performing any of the processing of steps S90263, S90265, and S90268 shown in FIG. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in the table, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S90269). Here, in the process of step S90269, 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 904A is determined based on the satisfaction of the first starting condition. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B based on the satisfaction of the second start condition, By using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 ′ for determining the fluctuation pattern, which is updated by the common random counter or the like, the common processing module can determine the fluctuation pattern into any of a plurality of types.

  When the big hit flag is on, table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S90263 is selected from the table data forming the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 90132A, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the fluctuation pattern to which the decision value corresponding to the numerical data indicating 'is assigned. In this way, the CPU 90103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is sufficient to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 90132B and determine the variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number value MR3 'is assigned. In this way, the CPU 90103 only needs to be able to determine a variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result that the special figure display result is “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S90269, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "reach". That is, the process of step S90269 includes a process of determining whether the variable display state of the decorative pattern is the reach state when the variable display result is “miss”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S90269, the special figure variation time which is the variable display time of the special symbol according to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S90270). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is.

  After executing the process of step S90270, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 904A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games using the figure (step S90271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 904A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 904B is performed.

  Following the processing of step S90271, settings are made for transmitting various commands that are used when the special symbols start changing (step S90272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 90103 causes the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 to enter a game state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 90101 of the first fluctuation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted to the RAM 90102. 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 90103 causes the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 to enter a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 90101 of the second fluctuation 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 variation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 904A. The second fluctuation start command is a command that specifies fluctuation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 904B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, 905R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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 design or a decorative design. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S90272, every time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 9011 sends a game state designating command to the effect control board 9012, the first The fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command is sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command. The game state designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S90273), and the variation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S90113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the special symbol finalized display flag provided in the RAM 90102 is on (step S90291). Here, the special figure finalized display flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S90295, which will be described later, in response to the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  In step S90291, when the special figure finalized display flag is off (step S90291; No), setting for deriving and displaying the finalized special symbol is performed (step S90292). At this time, the setting for transmitting the decorative pattern stop command to the effect control board 9012 is performed (step S90293). Further, a predetermined constant time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S90294). For example, in the process of step S90294, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the special figure fixed display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 90102. Then, the special symbol finalized display flag is set to the on state (step S90295), and the special symbol stop processing is ended. Thus, after the definite special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S90292, until the special symbol definite display time set in step S90294 elapses, the special symbol process processing in accordance with the occurrence of the timer interrupt is a special symbol. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S90291 that the special figure finalized display flag is on.

  When the special figure finalization display flag is on in step S90291 (step S90291; Yes), it is determined whether the special figure finalization display time has elapsed (step S90296). For example, in the process of step S90296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer whose timer initial value has been set by the process of step S90294 is read, and whether or not that timer value has become "0" Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. The game control process timer value is updated so that if the timer value is a value other than “0”, it is decremented by 1 each time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. Good. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S90296 (step S90296; No), the special symbol stop processing is ended, and the process waits until the special figure confirmation display time elapses.

  When the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in step S90296 (step S90296; Yes), after the special figure finalization display flag is cleared and turned off (step S90297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (step S90298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S90298; Yes), a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start effect waiting time (step S90299). Also, settings are made to transmit a hit start designation command from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 (step S90300). For example, in the process of step S90300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 90101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command according to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. It may be stored in the buffer area designated by the pointer.

  Following the processing of step S90300, the jackpot flag is cleared to turn it off (step S90301). Also, settings are made to end the probability variation state and the time saving state (step S90302). For example, as the process of step S90302, a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the time saving flag to turn them off, a process of clearing a time saving counter for counting the remaining number of special figure games executed during high base, etc. Should be executed. Then, after updating the value of the special symbol process flag to "4" which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (step S90303), the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S90298 (step S90298; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S90304). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S90304; Yes), a predetermined fixed time is set as the small hit start effect waiting time (step S90305). Then, the main board 9011 is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 9012 from the main board 9011 in response to the fact that the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S90306). After that, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S90307). Further, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8" which is a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (step S90308).

  If the small hit flag is off in step S90304 (step S90304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S90309). After performing either of the processes of steps S90308 and S90309, it is determined whether to end the time saving control and the high opening control in the high base (step S90311), and to end (step S90311; Yes), while terminating the time saving control and the high opening control, etc., and performing the setting to transmit the time saving ending command indicating the end of the time saving state (step S90312), the special symbol stop processing is ended. On the other hand, when not ending (step S90311; No), the special symbol stop processing is ended as it is. For example, in the process of step S90311, when the time saving flag is ON, the time saving count value stored in the time saving counter is updated by, for example, subtracting 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated time saving count value matches a predetermined time saving end determination value (for example, "0"). At this time, if it matches the time saving end determination value, the time saving control or the high opening control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time saving flag to turn it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the time saving end determination value, the state of the time saving flag may be maintained and the special symbol stop processing may be ended. Even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time saving flag is on, it may be determined whether or not to end the time saving control, and the time saving control may be ended based on the result of the determination. While the time saving control is ended in this manner, the probability variation control may be continued until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" next time, or until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. As a result, the game state can be in the latent probability changing state. For the probability variation state in which the time saving flag is ON and the probability variation flag is ON, the time saving control is continuously performed until the next variable display result is "big hit".

  In the process of step S90311, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for the probability variation control end determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the RAM 90102, and the probability variation control end determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90101 or the like is referred to. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the probability variation control, for example, when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S90311, the process for terminating the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the variable display result becomes “big hit” next time.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 9012 will be described.

  In the effect control board 9012, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 90120 is activated to execute the effect control main processing shown in FIG. 18. When the production control main processing is started, the production control CPU 90120 shown in FIG. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter / timer circuit) are performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S9072). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the CTC register setting, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S9072; No), it stands by.

  In addition, on the side of the effect control board 9012, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 9011 occurs in addition to the timer interrupt that occurs each time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 90120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 90120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 90125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 90122. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the production control CPU 90120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (step S9072; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S9073), and the command analysis process is executed (step S9074). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90100 of the main board 9011 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 processing in step S9074, it is determined whether or not an abnormal command is received from the main board 9011 side (step S9075). The abnormal command relates to winning such as making a player think that he / she has won a prize even if he / she has not actually won the prize (more specifically, a prize for a variable winning device that has not been actually opened has been detected). This command is sent when at least one of a plurality of abnormalities such as an abnormality (winning abnormality) or an abnormality caused by the upper plate or the lower plate being filled with game balls (abnormal dish) is detected. As the abnormal command, a command corresponding to each of a plurality of abnormalities is transmitted from the main board 9011 side. When it is determined that the abnormality command is received (step S9075; Yes), abnormality notification processing is executed to notify the player that an abnormality has occurred (step S9076). In the abnormality notification process, for example, a process of displaying a message indicating which type of abnormality has occurred on the image display device, lighting a lamp, or outputting a sound may be performed. Although described in detail later, in this embodiment, the process of step S9076 enables the abnormality notification to be executed at any timing by receiving the abnormality command, and the icon as the specific display is displayed. The abnormality can be notified within a predetermined period after the notification that the abnormality has occurred.

  After executing the process of step S9076 or when determining that the abnormal command has not been received in step S9075 (step S9075; No), it is determined whether or not the player has performed the effect setting (step S9077). . In the process of step S9077, for example, it is determined whether or not a player has operated an effect setting button (not shown) by checking whether or not a sensor for detecting an operation act of the player has been detected. When it is determined that the effect setting has been performed (step S9077; Yes), effect setting processing is performed (step S9078). In the process of step S9078, since the effect setting button is operated by the player, for example, the volume setting of the effect to be executed, the type of music or background to be output, the brightness setting of the image display device 905, and the game effect lamp. It suffices to change the effect-related settings such as the brightness settings of various lamps such as 909. Note that, for example, which effect setting to change may be selectable from the menu screen, or a different operation may be performed in accordance with a change item desired by the player, and the setting corresponding to the operation is changed. You may do it. As will be described later in detail, in this embodiment, by the processing of step S9078, the setting related to the effect can be executed at any timing due to the operation by the player, and the specific display is performed. It is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon is displayed. Specifically, the process of step S9078 can be executed at any timing such as during demo display, during variable display, during control of big hit game. Note that the processing in step S9078 may be disabled during the period from the end of the variable display to the start of the next variable display (for example, 0.1 seconds). Specifically, the process of step S9078 may be prohibited during the period from the reception of the symbol confirmation command to the reception of the fluctuation start command.

  After executing the process of step S9078, or when it is determined that the effect setting is not performed in step S9077 (step S9077; No), the effect control process process is executed (step S9079). In the effect control process processing of step S9079, for example, a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 905, a sound output operation from the speakers 908L and 908R, a lighting operation in a decorative light-emitting body such as a game effect lamp 909 and a decorative LED, With respect to the control contents of the production operation using various production devices, such as the drive operation in the production model, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command or the like transmitted from the main board 9011.

  Following the effect control process processing, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S9080), and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 90122 are generated by software as various random number values used for effect control. Update. Then, the process returns to step S9072.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing performed in step S9079 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 90120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S90170 to S90177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 90122 or the like, for example. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S90170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like from the main board 9011 is received, and whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 905. It includes a process for determining.

  The variable display start setting process in step S90171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol being started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, and the decorative symbol in the image display device 905. In order to perform variable display execution settings and other various staging operations, it includes processing to determine fixed decorative symbols and various staging control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result. .. In addition, in the variable display start setting process, depending on the degree of advantage, a special display effect such as a special image such as an icon is displayed step by step, and an advantageous state such as cut-in notice or step-up notice. Execution setting of a notice effect as an effect suggesting that control is performed is performed. Note that the degree of advantage to the player is, for example, a state that is actually advantageous to the player when a certain event occurs (a state where a privilege is given, or a state where a privilege is given, or a state where the rate of giving a privilege is high. , The ratio of being in an advantageous state different from the privilege, or the ratio of being in an advantageous state. In addition, the privilege that is shown to be highly likely to be given by the special mode may be the same as the object of the advantage to the player (advantageous state), and is different from the object of the advantage to the player. It may be one. Further, the specific display effect in this embodiment indicates that a special image such as an icon as the specific display is an effect that is displayed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. It may be a display corresponding to (active display) or a meter display, and it can be used in various types of production, such as changing the display mode of the active display stepwise or increasing the meter display stepwise. You can That is, the concept of gradual change of the specific display is that a special image such as an icon is displayed in a stepwise manner, the mode of the active display is changed in a stepwise manner, and the meter display is increased (or decreased). For example.

  The variable display effect process in step S90172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the effect display during the variable display, the effect control CPU 90120 reads out various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 90122, and various values during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Effect control. Further, in the variable display effect production process, a specific display effect and a notice effect are executed. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 9011 is received. Corresponding to, etc., the fixed decorative design as the final stopped design resulting in the variable display result of the decorative design is completely stopped and displayed. If the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed in response to the end code being read from the special figure variation effect control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern specification command When the time has elapsed, the variable display result can be confirmed by autonomously deriving and displaying the fixed decorative design on the side of the effect control board 9012 without depending on the effect control command from the main board 9011. When the fixed decorative design is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The special figure winning waiting process of step S90173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure winning wait process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is "6" which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium effect processing. To update. 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 game state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing in the small hit. Is updated to "4". When the effect 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 "miss", and the value of the effect process flag is the initial value. Update to "0". In addition, in the special figure hit waiting processing of step S90173, when the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit game state except for "probability", the above-mentioned big hit middle promotion effect execution processing is included. ing.

  The effect process during small hit in step S90174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and an effect image based on the setting content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 905. The game effect lamp 909 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 9013, outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 9014. Various effect control in the small hitting game state such as turning on / off / blinking the decoration LED is executed. In addition, in the small hit mid effect process, 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 the hit end designation command from the main board 9011, for example. ..

  The small hit end production process of step S90175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit completion effect processing, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 905. The game effect lamp 909 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 9013, outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 9014. Various effect control at the end of the small hitting game state such as turning on / off / blinking the decoration LED is executed. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit mid-hit effect process in step S90176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit medium production process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, a production control pattern or the like corresponding to the production contents in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the display screen of the image display device 905. Or, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 9013 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R, and outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 9014, the game effect lamp 909 or decoration Various effect control in the big hit game state such as turning on / off / blinking the LED for use is executed. In addition, in the big hit midfield effect processing, control for executing a big hit midpoint promotion effect and notification effect is performed. In the big hit mid-game production process, the value of the production control process flag is updated to "7", which is a value corresponding to the ending production process, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 9011, for example.

  The ending effect process of step S90177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In the ending effect process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and causes an effect image based on the setting contents to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 905. By outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 9013 to output sound or sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R, and outputting a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 9014, the game effect lamp 909 or for decoration Various effect control at the end of the big hit game state such as turning on / off / blinking the LED is executed.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S90171 of FIG. 19 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 90120 first reads the SPEC data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 9011, and the special figure display result is “missed”. It is determined whether or not (step S90551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S90551; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read by, for example, reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 9011. Is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is "non-reach" is determined (step S90552).

  When it is determined in step S90552 that it is a non-reach variation pattern (step S90552; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination is determined (step S90553). As an example, in the process of step S90553, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left confirmed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 90122 is extracted, and a predetermined left confirmed stored in the ROM 90121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 905L in the display area of the image display device 905 among the confirmed decorative symbols is determined. Next, the numerical data showing the random number value for the right fixed symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 90122 is extracted, and the predetermined right fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative pattern display area 905R in the display area of the image display device 905 among the fixed decorative patterns is determined. At this time, it may be determined such that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative design is different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative design by the setting in the right fixed symbol determination table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for medium fixed symbol determination updated by the random counter or the like provided in the RAM 90122 is extracted, and the predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the final fixed decorative design is determined to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative design display area 905C in the display area of the image display device 905 among the fixed decorative designs.

  When it is determined in step S90552 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S90552; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol forming the reach combination is determined (step S90554). As an example, in the process of step S90554, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 90122 is extracted, and a predetermined right / left determined in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like is determined. By referring to the symbol determination table, etc., the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L and 905R in the display region of the image display device 905 among the fixed decorative symbols are the same. Determine the decorative pattern of. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for medium-decision symbol determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 90122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. Of the fixed decorative patterns, the medium fixed decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "medium" decorative pattern display area 905C in the display area of the image display device 905 is determined. Here, when the fixed decorative design is a big hit combination, for example, when the design number of the medium fixed decorative design is the same as the design number of the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design, an arbitrary value is set. (For example, "1") may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium fixed decorative design so that the fixed decorative design does not become a big hit combination but becomes a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative design, a difference (design difference) between the left fixed decorative design and the right fixed decorative design is determined, and a medium fixed decorative design corresponding to the determined difference may be set. ..

  When it is determined in step S90551 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S90551; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is "small hit" or "probability" (step S90555). ). When it is determined to be a "small hit" or a "probability" (step S90555; Yes), for example, the final stop design corresponding to the case of "small hit" or "probability" such as the opening chance The combination is determined (step S90557). As an example, corresponding to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1′-1 to PC1′-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a final stop symbol that constitutes any one of a plurality of types of opening chances and Determine the combination of confirmed decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 90122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns that form any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that the "non-probable variation" or the "probable variation" other than the "small hit" (step S90555; Yes), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. (Step S90556). As an example, in the process of step S90556, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM 90122 is extracted, and subsequently, a predetermined jackpot confirmed symbol stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 905 are the same. Determine the decorative design.

  As a specific example, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probable variation”, in the process of step S90556, one of the decorative symbols is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols. It suffices to select and determine the fixed decorative pattern that constitutes the big hit combination.

  After performing any one of step S90553, step S90554, step S90556, and step S90557, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the execution of the specific display effect in which special images such as icons are displayed stepwise according to the degree of advantage. Specific display effect execution setting processing for performing is performed (step S90559).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific display effect execution setting process performed in step S90559 of FIG. In the specific display effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not to execute the specific display effect (step S90601). Specifically, in the process of step S90601, the presence / absence of execution of the specific display effect is determined by referring to the specific display effect execution determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific display effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the specific display effect is set to the illustrated determination ratio according to the variable display result. Specifically, the determination ratio is set such that the ratio of the variable display result being a “big hit” is higher when the specific display effect is executed than when the specific display effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the specific display effect is executed. Note that, for example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the determination rate is different depending on whether it is a super-reach big hit or a normal reach big hit. If the variable display result is "big hit" or "small hit", the determined proportion may be further changed according to the variation pattern.

  Returning to FIG. 21, after executing the processing of step S90601, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the specific display effect in step S90601 (step S90602). When it is determined not to execute the specific display effect (step S90602; No), the effect control CPU 90120 ends the specific display effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the specific display effect (step S90602; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution mode of the specific display effect (step S90603). Specifically, in the process of step S90603, the execution mode of the specific display effect is determined to be one of a plurality of modes with reference to the specific display effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing a configuration example of the specific display effect execution mode determination table. In this embodiment, as shown in this embodiment, the types of specific display effects such as “pattern A”, “pattern B”, and “pattern C” are set, and the variable display result is set. Accordingly, the determined proportion is set. Specifically, the "pattern A" mode is a mode in which a star-shaped icon is displayed, and the "pattern B" mode is a mode in which a star-shaped icon and a triangular icon are displayed. The mode “C” is a mode in which a star icon, a triangular icon, and a round icon are displayed. In the specific display effect execution mode determination table in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, the mode of "pattern B" is more than the mode of "pattern A" is the mode of "pattern C" than the mode of "pattern B". , The determined proportion is set so that the variable display result will be a "big hit" when it is executed (that is, the proportion that the more icons are displayed is the "big hit") Is set so that is higher). Therefore, the development destination differs depending on which icon is displayed, and the player's attention can be paid to which icon is displayed. In addition, in the illustrated example, three patterns of “pattern A” to “pattern C” are shown. However, even if only a triangular icon is displayed or only a round icon is displayed, Good. Further, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of executions of the specific display effect is one (only whether or not to execute the specific display effect is determined in step S90601 of FIG. 21), but the specific display effect is executed multiple times. It may be performed (the larger the number of times of execution, the higher the proportion of “big hit”), and in that case, one type of icon may be displayed each time it is executed (FIG. 21). The number of times of execution may be determined in step S90601, and an aspect corresponding to the variation pattern and the number of times may be determined in the process of step S90603). Further, even if the number of displayed icons is the same, the proportion of "big hits" may be different depending on the combination of displayed icons (that is, the icon to be displayed depending on the variable display result). Combinations may be determined in different proportions).

  Returning to FIG. 21, after performing the process of step S90603, the effect control CPU 90120 does not perform the pseudo-continuous change and only changes the pseudo continuous gaze effect (PB3′-1, PB3 shown in FIG. 7). '-2, PB5'-1, PB5'-2) is determined by checking the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 side (step S90604). If it is determined that the variation pattern is not the pseudo continuous variation (step S90604; No), that is, if it is the variation pattern for performing the pseudo continuous variation or is not the pseudo continuous variation pattern, the execution timing determination table illustrated in FIG. 1, the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined (step S90605), and the specific display effect execution setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation pattern is the pseudo continuous gaze (step S90604; Yes), the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 23B (step S90606). The specific display effect execution setting process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, it is assumed that a maximum of one pseudo-repeated change is performed (one re-change), but the variable display effect of “pseudo-repeated” is used. The number of times of the pseudo continuous fluctuation may be performed more than once, for example, twice or three times. In that case, in step S90604 of FIG. If it is determined whether or not the effect is performed, and if the failure effect is executed, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect. Good (the execution timing may be determined by referring to the execution timing determination table in which the timing for superimposing is not selectable).

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the specific display effect. FIG. 23A shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table 1 that is referred to when it is a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation is performed or is not a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and FIG. , A configuration example of the execution timing determination table 2 that is referred to in the case of the pseudo continuous gaze variation pattern is shown. In the execution timing determination table 1 shown in FIG. 23 (A), three types of timings such as “timing 1” to “timing 3” are set as the determination timings, and the determination rates shown in the figure are set. Note that “timing 1” to “timing 3” illustrated in FIG. 23A are execution timings that are preset according to the variation pattern, and even if the execution timings of the same “timing 2” vary, for example, The timing is different for each pattern. All the execution timings of "timing 1" to "timing 3" may be different timings according to the variation pattern, or, for example, the execution timing of "timing 1" may be the common execution timing regardless of the variation pattern. Good. On the other hand, in the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. 23 (B), two types of timings such as “timing 1” and “timing 3” are set as the determination timings, and the determination rates shown in the figure are set. .. As will be described later in detail, the execution timing of "timing 2" is set to the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo continuous effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed, and the other "timing 1" and "timing 1". The execution timing of "timing 3" is set to an execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap with each other (see FIG. 25). In the illustrated example, three types of timings “timing 1” to “timing 3” are set, but more types of execution timings may be set in the respective execution timing determination tables. ..

  Here, the specific display effect and its execution timing will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing details of the specific display effect. As shown in FIG. 24, when the specific display effect is started, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed. The predetermined effect is, for example, an effect that suggests whether or not to display an icon as a specific display (see FIGS. 31B to 31E), and is specified when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success. The specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the display is displayed is continuously performed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds), and then the icon is displayed in the mode determined in step S90603 of FIG. (Specific display changes). Then, the specific display effect ends. In addition, in this embodiment, the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the specific display is changed. However, the specific display change notification is continuously performed for the predetermined period of 10 seconds described above. It may not be performed, for example, may be continuously performed for 6 seconds, and the specific display change notification may not be performed for the remaining 4 seconds. That is, in this embodiment, the execution of the failure effect or the notice effect is limited for a predetermined period after being notified that the icon is displayed, but the specific display change notification is continuously executed for the predetermined period. As described above, the time period may be a production time period or a time period counted by a timer such as 10 seconds. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the case where the effect result of the predetermined effect shows success is shown (in the present embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, the effect result of the predetermined effect always shows success. However, in this case, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed), and if the specific display effect is finished as it is. Good. The process of step S90601 of FIG. 21 determines whether or not to execute such a specific display effect. In the case where the presentation result of the predetermined effect also includes failure, the mode of executing the predetermined effect indicating failure may be selectable in the process of step S90603 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the specific display effect. FIG. 25 (A) shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gas, and FIG. 25 (B) shows the case of the variation pattern other than the pseudo continuous gas. The execution timing of the specific display effect at the time of the variation pattern to be performed is shown. FIG. 25C shows the case of a variation pattern other than the pseudo continuous gaze, and specifically shows the execution timing of the specific display effect in the case of the variation pattern of non-reach loss. In the illustrated example, the non-reach-miss variation pattern is shown, and the other variation patterns are omitted, but in the case of other variation patterns, as described above, for each variation pattern, "Timing 1" to "timing 3" are preset. As shown in FIG. 25 (A), in the case of the variation pattern of pseudo continuous gaze, the pseudo continuous attraction effect to be executed is a failure effect. As described above, in the specific display effect, after the result indicating success is displayed as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed continues for a predetermined period. It is suggested that it will be advantageous to the player. Nevertheless, if a failure production is subsequently performed as a pseudo-enhancement production, the player will be discouraged and the enjoyment of the game will deteriorate. Therefore, as shown in the figure, in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gaze, the execution timing of the specific display effect is the execution of “timing 2” in which the execution period of the pseudo continuous effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are overlapped. Timing is not selectable. Therefore, in the process of step S90606 of FIG. 21, the execution timing of the “timing 2” is not determined, and the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 2 shown in FIG. is doing. As a result, the execution of the failure effect is restricted for a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, and a decrease in the enjoyment of the game is prevented. When determining the execution timing when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times with the pseudo continuous gaze variation pattern, a plurality of timings are selected from the execution timings other than “timing 2” in the process of step S90606 of FIG. do it. Further, when the effect result of the predetermined effect in the specific display effect indicates failure, the execution timing of “timing 2” may be selectable because the above situation does not occur (FIG. 25B described later). same as). On the other hand, even when the result of the predetermined effect in the specific display effect indicates failure, the execution timing of "timing 2" is not selectable, and it is notified that the icon is not displayed (the predetermined effect as the mini game. It may be possible to prevent the failure effect from being performed in a predetermined period after the result of (1) ends in failure. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged due to the failure of the result of the predetermined effect and the execution of the failure effect. In addition, in this embodiment, it is informed that the icon for the specific display is displayed by making it impossible to select the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo continuous production (failure production) and the execution period of the specific display production are unselectable. Although an example is shown in which the execution of the failure effect is prohibited in a predetermined period after that, the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect are superposed may be selectable. In that case, the failure effect may be executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as a display smaller than that in the normal time or a transparent display. Further, the execution timing at which the execution period of the pseudo continuous effect (failure effect) and the execution period of the specific display effect are overlapped is not made non-selectable, but is determined, for example, by a determination ratio of 1% or 2%. The ratio may be limited by making it extremely low as compared with the case where no failure effect is performed. That is, the restriction on the execution of the failure effect includes not only the case where it is not executed, but also the case where it is executed in a manner difficult for the player to recognize, and the case where it is executed at an extremely low rate. In addition, the execution timing of "timing 2" in which the execution period of the pseudo continuous effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed can be selected, and when "timing 2" is determined, "timing 2" and "timing 2" are selected. By performing a process of shifting the execution timing of the specific display effect at a timing such as "timing 2.5" which is the execution timing between "timing 3", the pseudo after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed It may be possible to restrict the failure production as the continuous production.

  Further, for example, when the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined to be “timing 1” as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the failure effect is subsequently performed as the pseudo-interconnection effect after a certain period has elapsed. Therefore, the discouragement of the player can be alleviated to some extent. However, in order to prevent the player from becoming more discouraged, in the case of the variation pattern of the pseudo continuous gas, “timing 1” and “timing 2” cannot be selected, that is, before the execution period of the pseudo continuous production. The set timing may not be selectable (the failure presentation is limited during the period after the icon as the specific display is displayed). According to this, since the execution of the failure effect is limited after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, it is possible to further prevent the amusement of the game from being deteriorated. It should be noted that while "timing 2" is not selectable, the determination rate for determining "timing 1" may be 1% or 2%, or an extremely low determination rate.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), in the case of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is performed, the pseudo continuous production is a successful production. Therefore, the event that the player is discouraged by executing the failure effect after the specific display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period and suggesting that it is advantageous for the player does not occur. Therefore, as shown in the figure, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the execution timing of "timing 2" in which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect and the execution period of the specific display effect are superimposed can be selected. That is, in the process of step S90605 of FIG. 21, the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined with reference to the execution timing determination table 1 shown in FIG. 23A including the execution timing of “timing 2”. Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), similarly, in the case of the non-reach variation pattern, in the process of step S90605 of FIG. 21, the execution timing of “timing 2” is shown in FIG. 23 (A). Although the execution timing of the specific display effect is determined by referring to the execution timing determination table 1, the execution timing of "timing 1" is compared with the case of the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation shown in FIG. Is common timing (for example, timing 2 seconds after the start of variable display), the execution timings of "timing 2" and "timing 3" are different. As described above, by providing the execution timing different from the common execution timing according to the variation pattern, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. Note that, as shown in FIG. 25C, the specific display effect can be executed even with a variation pattern in which a pseudo continuous variation and a variation pattern in a pseudo continuous variation are performed. According to this, in the first place, since the pseudo-interconnection effect is not executed in the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in amusement of the game. Note that when the execution timing is determined when the specific display effect is executed a plurality of times in the variation pattern for performing the pseudo-continuous variation (in the variation pattern other than the pseudo-continuous gaze), the "timing 1 It is sufficient to select a plurality of timings from all the execution timings from "to timing 3". In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B (the same applies to a variation pattern which is a reach instead of a pseudo-relation variation pattern), the execution timing of the specific display effect is the timing before the reach. The specific display effect may be executed in the middle. It should be noted that the pseudo continuous fluctuation may be one or more times, one specific display effect may be performed for each fluctuation including the initial fluctuation, and in one fluctuation including the initial fluctuation. The specific display effect may be performed multiple times. In addition, when the specific display effect is performed a plurality of times, the number of icons that are displayed stepwise increases (for example, when the specific display effects are performed three times in total, one icon is displayed in one specific display effect). It may be displayed, and finally three icons may be displayed.

  Returning to FIG. 20, after executing the specific display effect execution setting process of step S90559, the effect control CPU 90120 gives a notice such as a cut-in notice or a step-up notice for notifying whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. A notice effect execution setting process for setting effect execution settings is performed (step S90560).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect execution setting process performed in step S90560 of FIG. In the notice effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not to execute the notice effect (step S90901). Specifically, in the process of step S90901, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect is determined with reference to the notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, in order to simplify the description and facilitate understanding, a cut-in notice is executed as the notice effect, but other types of notice effects may be executed. Different types of notice effects may be executed according to the variable display result.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the notice effect execution determination table. In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the notice effect is set to the illustrated determination rate according to the variable display result. Specifically, the determination ratio is set such that the ratio of the variable display result of "big hit" is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the notice effect is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the process of step S90901, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the notice effect in step S90901 (step S90902). When it is determined that the notice effect is not executed (step S90902; No), the effect control CPU 90120 ends the notice effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the notice effect (step S90602; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the execution setting of the specific display effect is performed in the specific display effect execution setting process in step S90560 of FIG. Yes (step S90904). When it is determined that the execution setting of the specific display effect has not been made (step S90904; No), the execution timing of the advance notice effect is determined by referring to the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. The setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution setting of the specific display effect is set (step S90904; Yes), any one of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D shown in FIGS. 28B to 28D. Is referred to according to the execution timing of the specific display effect, and the execution timing of the notice effect is determined. Then, the notice effect execution setting process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a configuration example of an execution timing determination table that is referred to for determining the execution timing of the notice effect. FIG. 28A shows a configuration example of the execution timing determination table A that is referred to when the specific display effect is not executed. In the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 28A, four types of timings such as “timing A” to “timing D” are set, and the determination rates shown in the figure are set. 28B to 28D show configuration examples of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D that are referred to when the specific display effect is executed. Specifically, the execution timing determination table B is a table that is referred to when the specific display effect is executed at the timing of "timing 1", and the execution timing determination table C is when the specific display effect is "timing 2". The execution timing determination table D is a table that is referred to when it is executed at the timing, and the execution timing determination table D is a table that is referred to when the specific display effect is executed at the timing of "timing 3". In each of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D, the execution timing of the notice effect is set such that the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect are superimposed cannot be selected (FIG. 29). reference). In the illustrated example, four types of timings “timing A” to “timing D” are set, but more types of execution timings may be set in the respective execution timing determination tables. .. Further, in the illustrated example, the execution timing is determined irrespective of the variable display result. For example, the variable display is performed so that the rate of the variable display result being a “big hit” is higher as the execution timing is later. The execution timing determined according to the result may be different (on the contrary, the earlier the execution timing, the higher the proportion of “big hit” may be). According to this, the player's attention can also be paid to the timing at which the notice production is executed.

  Note that the example shown in FIG. 28 shows an example in which each of the execution timing determination table B to the execution timing determination table D is prepared in advance according to the execution timing of the specific display effect, but FIG. From the execution timing determination table A shown in FIG. 26, a determination table in which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect are not selectable is created in the process of step S90906 in FIG. 26 to determine the execution timing. You can According to this, the capacity can be reduced.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, execution timings of the specific display effect and the notice effect will be described. FIG. 29 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed. When the specific display effect is not executed, any execution timing may be determined from all the execution timings such as “timing A” to “timing D” illustrated (see FIG. 28A). Further, the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 29 shows an example in the case where an error occurs at the timing or the player sets the effect, and the description thereof is omitted here. It should be noted that a case where an error occurs at the timing of “X” and a case where an effect setting is performed by the player will be described later. Further, as described above, even when the specific display effect is executed, if the effect result of the predetermined effect as the mini game indicates failure, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed. ), Since the specific display effect ends, the execution timing of the notice effect may be determined from all the execution timings such as “timing A” to “timing D”.

  Specifically, FIG. 29A is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 1” in FIG. 23 (see FIG. 25). As illustrated, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 1", any timing of "timing B" to "timing D" other than "timing A" is determined as the execution timing of the notice effect (" Timing A "is not selectable). That is, the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution timing of the notice effect by referring to the execution timing determination table B shown in FIG. 28B in the process of step S90906 of FIG. In the illustrated example, the execution timing of "timing B" is a timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect and the execution period of the notice effect overlap, and "timing B" is also selected as the execution timing of the notice effect. Although it is possible, in this case, the execution timing of “timing B” may not be selectable. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to each effect. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 29 (A), an example in which a failure effect is executed as the pseudo connected effect is shown, but the same applies to the case where the success effect is executed. Similarly to the case of determining the execution timing of the specific display effect, "timing B" can be selected as the execution timing of the notice effect when executing the success effect, and "timing B" when executing the failure effect. "Cannot be selected (when the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect and the execution period of the notice effect are superimposed is determined as the execution timing, it may be determined in the same manner as in the case of the specific display effect) .

  FIG. 29B is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 2” in FIG. 23 (see FIG. 25). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 2", any one of "timing A", "timing C" and "timing D" other than "timing B" is the execution timing of the notice effect. (“Timing B” cannot be selected). That is, the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution timing of the notice effect by referring to the execution timing determination table C shown in FIG. 28C in the process of step S90906 of FIG. In the illustrated example, the end timing of the specific display effect and the end timing of the pseudo continuous effect are the same timing, but this is an example and may be different timings.

  FIG. 29C is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the notice effect when the specific display effect is executed at “timing 3” in FIG. 23 (see FIG. 25). As shown in the figure, when the specific display effect is executed at "timing 3", any one of "timing A", "timing B" and "timing D" other than "timing C" is the execution timing of the notice effect. (“Timing C” cannot be selected). That is, the effect control CPU 90120 determines the execution timing of the notice effect by referring to the execution timing determination table D shown in FIG. 28D in the process of step S90906 of FIG. Note that, as shown in FIG. 29, the execution timing of “timing D” is set as an execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect do not overlap. That is, the execution timing of the "timing D" is a commonly selectable execution timing regardless of the execution timing of the specific display effect. Therefore, the notice is executed at a common timing regardless of the execution timing of the specific display effect (and even when the specific display effect is not executed), regardless of the execution timing of the specific display effect. There is a case where the effect is executed, and the range of the effect can be expanded.

  As described above, in the specific display effect, after the result indicating success is displayed as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the specific display change notification for notifying that the icon as the specific display is displayed continues for a predetermined period. It is suggested that it will be advantageous to the player. Nevertheless, if the notice effect is executed within the predetermined period from the notification that the icon will be displayed to the display of the icon (the specific display changes), the effect of the specific display effect will decrease. Will end up. Therefore, as shown in the figure, the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the notice effect. As a result, it is possible to prevent the notice effect from being executed within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon is displayed, and to prevent the effect from decreasing. In this embodiment, the execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect overlap is not selectable, and the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed Although an example of prohibiting the execution of the notice effect is shown, the execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect are superposed may be selectable, in which case a display smaller than the normal time or The notice effect may be executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize, such as by displaying it transparently. That is, the restriction on the execution of the notice production includes not only the case where it is not executed but also the case where it is executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, as described above, even when the specific display effect is executed, if the effect result of the predetermined effect as the mini game indicates failure, the specific display change notification is not performed (the icon is not displayed. ), Since the specific display effect is finished as it is, the phenomenon that the effect of the specific display effect is lowered does not occur. Therefore, in this case, it is not necessary to select the execution timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect are not selectable (the execution of the notice effect need not be restricted).

  Returning to FIG. 20, after executing the notice effect execution setting process of step S90560, the effect control CPU 90120 executes other effects such as an effect that fuels whether or not to reach, or an opportunity advance notification that is performed in the reach state. Whether or not to perform, and other effect settings for determining the type of effect to be executed are set, and an effect control pattern to be used pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S90561). The effect control CPU 90120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the specific display effect or the notice effect determined in steps S90559 and S90560, and the like. One of the effect control patterns may be selected and set as the usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122 (effect control timer setting unit or the like) is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S90562).

  Then, the setting for starting the fluctuation of the decorative pattern in the image display device 905 is performed (step S90563). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S90561 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123, the image display device 905 The variation of the decorative design may be started in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative design display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the display area. After executing the process of step S90563, the effect control CPU 90120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” which is the value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S90564), and then performs the variable display start setting process. To finish.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed in step S90172 of FIG. 19 as the variable display effect process. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 30 is started, the effect control CPU 90120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. (Step S90801). For example, when the production control CPU 90120 updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step S90801 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S90801; No), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not it is a specific display effect period for executing the specific display effect (step S90802). ). If the specific display effect period is predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S90561 in accordance with the presence or absence of execution of the specific display effect and the timing being determined in the process of step S90559 of FIG. Good.

  When it is determined that it is the specific display effect period (step S90802; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect control of the specific display effect (step S90803). As a result, the specific display effect is executed. Specifically, in the process of step S90803, as described above, the predetermined effect as the mini game is performed, and after the success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect, the notification indicating that the icon as the specific display is displayed is specified. The display change notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon in the mode determined in step S90603 of FIG. 21 is displayed (the specific display changes). If the effect of the predetermined effect indicates failure, it is sufficient that the specific display change notification is not performed after the predetermined effect indicating failure is performed in the process of step S90803 (unless the icon is displayed. ).

  After executing the process of step S90803, or when it is determined in step S90802 that it is not the specific display effect period (step S90802; No), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not it is the notice effect period in which the notice effect is executed. A determination is made (step S90802). The notice effect period may be predetermined in the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S90561 in accordance with the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect and the timing being determined in the process of step S90560 of FIG. When it is determined that the notice production period is reached (step S90804; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 executes the notice control of the notice production (step S90805). As a result, the notice production is executed.

  After executing the process of step S90805, or when determining in step S90804 that it is not the notice effect period (step S90802; No), the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S90806). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S90806; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 performs control for executing the reach effect, such as displaying a background image for the reach effect (step S90807).

  After performing the process of step S90807 or when determining in step S90806 that the reach effect period is not reached (step S90806; No), the effect control CPU 90120 performs setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. Based on the other, control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative design is performed (step S90808), and the variable display effect processing is ended.

  When it is determined in step S90801 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S90801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 9011 has been received (step S90809). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S90809; No), the variable display effect process is ended and stands by.

  When the symbol determination command is received in step S90809 (step S90809; Yes), the effect control CPU 90120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123, for example. In the variable display of the symbols, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S90810). Then, a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S90811). Next, the effect control CPU 90120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S90812), and ends the variable display effect effect process.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the failure effect as the pseudo-interconnection effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of “timing 1” illustrated in FIG. 25A and then the pseudo-interaction effect of the failure effect is performed is illustrated. When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 31A, a predetermined effect as a mini game is executed and the specific display effect is started as shown in FIG. 31B. In addition, in the example shown in the figure, a mode in which a character appears as a predetermined effect and success is achieved by rotating the displayed coin is shown as an example of the predetermined effect. You can Further, as the effect result of the predetermined effect, there may be an effect indicating failure as described above.

  Then, when the predetermined effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 31 (c) to 31 (d) and success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 31 (e), FIG. As shown, it is notified that the icon is displayed as the specific display change notification (specific display change notification is executed). The specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined period, an icon is displayed as a specific display as shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, since the mode of “pattern A” is shown, a star icon is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (h), the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L and 905R, and as shown in FIG. 31 (i), “middle” In the decorative pattern display area 905C, the pseudo continuous production effect is executed to inquire whether the "re" mark is temporarily stopped and displayed as the pseudo continuous chance pattern. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (j), a failure effect is executed as the pseudo continuous attraction effect, and the "re" mark as the pseudo continuous chance symbol is in the reach state without the temporary stop display. Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the reach state is set after the pseudo continuous production (failure production), the reach state may not be set after the failure production. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 31 (j), the display position of the icon display as the specific display is moved, but the display position may not be moved. At this time, the display priority may or may not be given priority to the icon display.

  In this manner, when the failure effect is executed as the pseudo-interconnection effect, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the specific display effect. The execution period of and the execution period of the failure production do not overlap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's discouragement due to the failure effect being performed after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed), and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the entertainment level of the game. It should be noted that instead of setting the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period do not overlap as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period do not overlap may be set as the execution timing of the failure effect. . That is, instead of adjusting the execution timing of the specific display effect, the execution timing of the failure effect may be adjusted. Specifically, one execution timing of the failure effect may be selected from a plurality of timings set in advance so that the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period of the failure effect do not overlap each other.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the success effect as the pseudo-interconnection effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of “timing 2” shown in FIG. 25 (B) and the pseudo effect of success effect effect is shown. 32 (a) to 32 (f) are the same as those in FIGS. 31 (a) to 31 (f), and a description thereof will be omitted. In the example shown in FIG. 32, since the successful effect is performed as the pseudo-interaction effect, the pseudo-interaction effect is executed even after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 32 (g), the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative pattern display areas 905L and 905R, and as shown in FIG. A pseudo continuous production effect is executed to determine whether or not the "re" mark is temporarily stopped and displayed as a pseudo continuous chance pattern in the decorative pattern display area 905C. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (i), the success effect is executed as the pseudo-relational effect, and the "re" mark as the pseudo-relational chance symbol is temporarily displayed. Then, when the change is performed again and a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the icon is displayed as the specific display as shown in FIG. 32 (j). Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the icon as the specific display is displayed after the predetermined period has elapsed during the re-change, the lapse timing of the predetermined period (that is, the timing of the specific display change) is earlier. May be Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32 (h), a predetermined period may elapse during execution of the pseudo-interaction effect, and the icon display as the specific display may be performed. In addition, when the success effect is performed as the pseudo-interaction effect and the specific display effect is performed, the lapse timing of the predetermined period may be set to the same timing as the end timing of the pseudo-interaction effect. In addition, the end timing of the pseudo continuous effect and the elapse timing of the predetermined period may be independently determined. In this way, when the successful effect is executed as the pseudo-interconnection effect, the situation in which the player is not discouraged does not occur. Therefore, the timing at which the execution period of the pseudo-interconnection effect and the execution period of the specific display effect overlap each other. Can be determined as the execution timing of the specific effect.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the notice effect are executed. Specifically, an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect is performed at the execution timing of "timing 1" shown in FIG. 29A and the notice effect is subsequently performed at the execution timing of "timing B" is shown. ing. Note that the example shown in FIG. 29A shows an example in which the execution period of the notice effect and the execution period of the pseudo-interaction effect overlap, but in the example shown in FIG. 33, in order to facilitate understanding, An example of the effect operation of the pseudo continuous effect is omitted.

  When the variable display is started as shown in FIG. 33A, a predetermined effect as a mini game is executed and the specific display effect is started as shown in FIG. 33B. In addition, in the example shown in the figure, a mode in which a character appears as a predetermined effect and success is achieved by rotating the displayed coin is shown as an example of the predetermined effect. You can Further, as the effect result of the predetermined effect, there may be an effect indicating failure as described above. Then, when the predetermined effect proceeds as shown in FIGS. 33 (c) to 33 (d) and success is shown as the effect result of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 33 (e), FIG. As shown, it is notified that the icon is displayed as the specific display change notification (specific display change notification is executed). The specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period. Then, when a predetermined period has elapsed, an icon is displayed as a specific display as shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, since the mode of “pattern A” is shown, a star icon is displayed. After that, as shown in FIG. 33 (h), a cut-in notice is given as a notice effect. In addition to the illustrated example, a different form of cut-in notice may be executed depending on the proportion of the "big hit". In addition to the cut-in notice, a step-up notice or a battle effect may be given. You can

  In this way, when the specific display effect is executed, since the timing at which the execution period of the specific display effect and the execution period of the notice effect do not overlap is determined as the execution timing of the notice effect, the execution period of the specific display effect and the notice The production execution period does not overlap. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from being lowered due to the advance production being performed during the predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). .

  FIG. 34 shows an example of the effect operation when an abnormality occurs at the timing “X” shown in FIG. Specifically, from the main board 9011 side, an abnormal command indicating that the winning of the variable winning device which is not actually opened is detected (winning abnormality) is indicated by the timing (X) shown in FIG. An example in the case of receiving at a timing after the specific display change notification in the specific display effect) is shown. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), when the abnormal command is received at the timing "X" shown in FIG. 29 after the specific display change notification is given, it is determined that the abnormal command is received in step S9075 shown in FIG. The determination is made, and the abnormality notification processing is performed in the processing of step S9076. Then, as a result of the processing, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the abnormality notification is performed in a manner according to the type of the abnormal command received (in the example shown, an example of displaying a message of "winning abnormality occurs!" Is shown. However, other than that, a warning sound or a lamp may be turned on, and a different mode of notification may be given according to the preset importance of abnormality). Then, after the specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) as shown in FIG. In the illustrated example, the abnormality notification is erased at the timing of FIG. 34C, but the abnormality notification may be continuously performed until the operation of canceling the abnormality notification is performed. You may. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to notify the abnormality even within the predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to grasp the game situation, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of the effect operation when the player makes effect settings at the timing “X” shown in FIG. Specifically, an example of a case where the player performs an operation to increase the volume of the effect at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 29 (timing after the specific display change notification in the specific display effect). Shows. As shown in FIG. 35 (a), after the specific display change notification is made, when the effect setting is made at the timing of "X" shown in FIG. 29 (when the operation by the player is detected), it is shown in FIG. It is determined that the effect setting has been performed in step S9077, and the effect setting process is performed in the process of step S9078. Then, by the processing, it is notified that the volume setting has been changed as shown in FIG. 35B (in the example shown, the volume has been changed from "6" to "7") (setting change notification). ), The process of increasing the volume output by the effect is performed. Then, after the specific display change notification is continuously given for a predetermined period, the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes) as shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, it is desirable that the notification that the volume setting has been changed is displayed in such a manner that the specific display change notification and the specific display are not unrecognizable to the player. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible to set the effect-related settings within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (changed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from decreasing. When the abnormality notification and the setting change notification are performed in the same period, the abnormality notification may be prioritized (eg, the layer of the abnormality notification may be set to be closer to the player than the layer of the setting change). .. Furthermore, depending on the type of abnormality, some may be given priority over the setting change notification and some may not be given priority.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 901, the following effects can be achieved.

  The effect control CPU 90120 determines, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap. Therefore, the execution of the failure effect is limited in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display is changed) is prevented, and a decrease in the enjoyment of the game is prevented. Further, the timing set before the execution period of the pseudo continuous effect may not be selectable as the execution timing of the specific display effect, whereby the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes. Since the execution of the failure effect is limited after the notification of "Yes" is performed, it is possible to further prevent the game enjoyment from being deteriorated. In addition, when the specific display effect is started, a predetermined effect as a mini game is performed, and when the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success, a specific display change that notifies that the icon as the specific display is displayed The notification is continuously performed for a predetermined period, and then the icon is displayed in the mode determined in step S90603 of FIG. 21 (the specific display changes). The effect control CPU 90120 determines, as the execution timing of the specific display effect, the timing at which the execution period of the failure effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap. Therefore, the execution of the failure production is limited during the period from the time when success is shown as the production result of the predetermined production until the icon is displayed (the specific display changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game. Moreover, when performing the specific display effect, the effect control CPU 90120 determines icons (combinations of icons) to be displayed at different rates according to the variable display result. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to which icon is displayed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 90120 determines, as the execution timing of the advance notice effect, the timing at which the execution period of the advance notice effect does not overlap with the execution period of the specific display effect. Therefore, the execution of the notice effect is limited in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display is changed) can be restricted, and the reduction of the effect can be prevented. Further, the effect control CPU 90120 can notify the abnormality even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to grasp the game situation, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Furthermore, the effect control CPU 90120 can perform effect-related settings within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display will be displayed (the specific display will change). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production effect from decreasing. Further, the effect control CPU 90120 notifies that the setting related to the effect has been changed when the setting related to the effect has been performed (setting change notification). Therefore, the effect of production can be improved.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 901 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and one described in the above embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure. Moreover, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

  In the above-described embodiment, for the sake of easy understanding, the predetermined effect as the mini game has been described as always indicating success, but the effect result of the predetermined effect may indicate failure. Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the predetermined effect of the mode shown in FIG. 31 or the like is performed is shown, but there may be a plurality of modes of the predetermined effect. For example, as shown in FIG. May compete with each other (perform a race effect). FIG. 36 shows an example of the effect operation when a race effect is performed as the predetermined effect. Specifically, each runner is distinguished by its color. Each runner has a degree of expectation as to whether or not the predetermined performance is successful. There are blue, green, red, and rainbow as the colors of each runner. The success expectation is high in the order of rainbow> red> green> blue, and the race production is the character of two runners with different success expectations (here , Which are distinguished by color) perform a race (race), and either one wins, and the success or failure of the predetermined performance is notified (the success expectation degree of the winning runner is Be notified as a jackpot expectation). The race effect may be performed multiple times. The green and blue runners with relatively low success expectations as a result of the predetermined performance belong to the first group, and the rainbow and red runners with relatively high success expectations as a result of the predetermined effect belong to the second group. Shall belong. The race effect is an effect that allows one of the runners to win, and is also a type of selective effect that selects the one runner. Also, in the race production, both runners who appear may cancel the race (a mode in which neither is selected).

  In this example, the ratio of both runners canceling the race in the race effect in which at least one of the blue runner and the green runner belonging to the first group in which the success degree of success of the predetermined effect is relatively low appears (first stop ratio) 36), a race effect in which a red runner and a rainbow runner belonging to the second group having a relatively high success expectation of the predetermined effect as shown in FIG. 36 appears (that is, blue and green belonging to the first group). The ratio of both runners canceling the race (second stop ratio) is set higher in the race production where no runners appear. As a result, even when the success degree of success of the predetermined effect is low, the race effect in which the red runner and the rainbow runner appear can be executed, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. In particular, the ratio of "miss" is usually higher than the ratio of "big hit" in the variable display result, and the effect result as the predetermined effect is often unsuccessful (assuming that the specific display effect is executed). In many cases, the result of the specified performance may be unsuccessful.) With the above configuration, it is possible to increase the appearance rate of the race performance in which the red runner and the rainbow runner appear, and the player Since it is expected that the success degree of success of the predetermined production is high every time the race production in which the runner and the rainbow runner appear is executed, the production effect can be enhanced. When a selection effect such as a race effect (as described above, a race effect is a type of selection effect) is executed, conventionally, when an option is not selected from the presented options (runner color). , A production with a high degree of expectation of success (high degree of expectation), which is not usually selected, was executed. However, as described above, since the variable display result is rarely a "big hit", the result as the predetermined effect is often unsuccessful. Therefore, the player comes into contact with the high-expectation effect. This is rare, and the effect of production is not enhanced. Therefore, due to the above-mentioned race effects (effects that both runners cancel) and the relationship between the first cancellation ratio and the second cancellation ratio, high expectations are suggested (red runners and rainbow runners appear. Because the race effect) is easily executed, the effect of the effect is enhanced.

  In addition, in this example, as an example of the predetermined effect as the mini game, the above-mentioned race effect is executed and the effect for notifying the success expectation degree of the predetermined effect is shown as an example, but the race effect is not the predetermined effect in the specific display effect. Alternatively, it may be executed as an effect of notifying the jackpot expectation degree of the variable display which is being executed (an effect in which the jackpot expectation degree of the winning runner is notified as the present jackpot expectation degree). According to this, it is possible to execute a race effect in which the red runners and the rainbow runners belonging to the second group, which have a relatively high jackpot expectation, appear even in the variable display with a low jackpot expectation. Can be increased.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the icon as the special image is displayed as the specific display effect is shown, but in addition to the icon being displayed as the specific display effect, as described above, the meter is used as the specific display effect. You may perform the effect which changes a display (increases in steps). In addition, an effect (active display change effect) that changes the mode of active display corresponding to variable display in accordance with the specific display effect may be performed. Furthermore, during the reach effect of super reach (super reach effect), the mode of active display and the mode of specific display may be changed to a special mode. This will be described below with reference to FIGS. 37 to 40. Specifically, in the active display change effect in this example, the display modes of the active display are changed from the normal mode (white in this example) to “first mode (blue)”, “second mode (green)” and “third mode”. It is only necessary that the display can be changed to "mode (red)". When the final display mode of the meter display as the specific display is the “first stage” or the “second stage”, the final display mode of the active display is “first mode (blue)”, and the meter display When the final display mode of "is the third stage" or "fourth stage", the final display mode of the active display is "second mode (green)", and the final display mode of the meter display is "10th stage". In the case of “stage”, the final display mode of active display is “third mode (red)”.

  In FIG. 37, the specific display effect is performed, the meter display is changed from the normal mode to the display mode of the first stage, and the active display is changed to the first mode according to the change of the meter display. The example of the production operation when it is performed is shown. As shown in FIG. 37A, when variable display of decorative symbols is started on the image display device 905, active display is displayed in the active display area 909F. In the example of FIG. 37 (A), the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), when the specific display effect is executed, the effect of blinking the meter display 9090 is executed as the predetermined effect. Then, the character A 90200 appears (FIG. 37 (C)), and the display mode of the meter display changes to the display mode of the first stage in which the color of one scale of 10 has changed (FIG. 37 (D)). Then, in response to the change in the meter display, the display mode of the active display is changed to the first mode (in the example of FIG. 37 (E), the color is shown by letters) and displayed (FIG. 37 ( E)).

  Next, specific examples of the super reach effect, the specific display effect, and the active display change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40. Of these, FIG. 38 shows an example of the effect operation when the super reach effect is executed independently (the specific display effect and the active display change effect are not executed). Moreover, FIG. 39 and FIG. 40 show an example of the effect operation when the specific display effect and the active display change effect are executed when the super reach effect is executed.

  First, with reference to FIG. 38, a case where the super reach effect is independently executed will be described. As shown in FIG. 38A, when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in the image display device 905, the active display is displayed in the active display area 909F. In the example of FIG. 38 (A), active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, after the "left" decorative pattern is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (B), the "right" decorative pattern is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (C), and the left and right decorative patterns are displayed. Indicates that the same symbol (in this example, symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed, and the reach state occurs. Next, at the timing of development into super-reach, a character display such as "Super-reach!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 38 (D), and a racing car race is started as shown in FIG. 38 (E). Such effect display is started, and super reach effect is started. As shown in FIGS. 38 (D) to (G), in this embodiment, during the execution of the super reach effect, the variable display of effect symbols is reduced and displayed at the lower right portion of the display screen of the image display device 905. It shall be.

  Next, at the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect during execution of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), the predetermined cut-in effect is executed during execution of the super reach effect. In this example, as shown in FIG. 38 (F), in the image display device 905, a predetermined character image 90201 different from the effect display of the race of the racing car up to that time is cut in, and a line such as "chance!" A predetermined cut-in effect is executed according to the display mode. In this example, the predetermined cut-in effect is a part of the super reach effect. Note that, for example, as in the above embodiment, the predetermined cut-in effect may be configured as an effect different from the super reach effect. Further, for example, the super reach effect may be interrupted and a predetermined cut-in effect may be executed.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), the display of the meter display 9090 is also started when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, even when the super reach effect is independently executed. However, when the predetermined cut-in effect is started, the meter display 9090 is erased as shown in FIG. 38 (F). As such, in this example, the meter display 9090 is displayed at least until the predetermined cut-in effect is started, so the execution timing of the predetermined cut-in effect and the meter for changing the specific display mode to the special mode. It is possible to make it impossible to recognize which of the predetermined cut-in effect and the special change of the meter display is executed until the execution timing of the special change of the display (detailed later). It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the meter display changes due to a special change. Note that the meter display 9090 may be continuously displayed even after the predetermined cut-in effect is started (however, the level of the meter does not change), not limited to the mode shown in this example. Further, for example, when the super reach effect is executed independently and the special change of the meter display or the active display change effect is not executed, the meter display 9090 may not be displayed.

  Next, when a predetermined cut-in effect execution period elapses, the effect display of the race of the racing car is displayed again, and as shown in FIG. 38 (G), an effect as if the racing car of the teammate finished first. Make a display. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 38 (H), the same symbol (in this example, the symbol “7”) as the left and right ornamental symbols is stopped and displayed as the “middle” ornamental symbol, and the jackpot symbol is displayed. Is derived and displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39 and FIG. 40, a case will be described in which the special change of the meter display and the active display change effect are executed as the specific display effect when the super reach effect is executed. In the examples of FIGS. 39 and 40, a special change of the meter display is executed as the specific display effect, the meter display changes from the normal mode to the display mode of the tenth stage, and the active display changes to the third mode according to the change of the meter display. In addition, the meter display and the active display are changed to the special display of the third special display mode. In the specific display effect, normally, as shown in FIG. 37 (D), the display mode of the meter display changes to the display mode of the first stage in which the color of one scale of 10 has changed. When the special change of the meter display is executed, the normal mode is changed to the display mode of the tenth stage. In this way, the special change of the meter display in the specific display effect is called a special change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (A), when the variable display of the decorative pattern is started in the image display device 905, the active display is displayed in the active display area 909F. In the example of FIG. 39 (A), the active display is displayed in the normal mode (white). Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), after the “left” decorative design is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the “right” decorative design is stopped and displayed, and “left” and “right” are displayed. The decorative pattern of “” is stopped and displayed in the same design (design “7” in this example), and the reach state occurs. Next, at the timing of development into super reach, a character display such as "Super reach!" Is displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (D), and racing of the racing car is started as shown in FIG. 39 (E). Such effect display is started, and super reach effect is started. As shown in FIGS. 39 (D) to (I) and FIG. 40 (J), in this example, during execution of the super reach effect and during execution of the special change effect, the right side of the display screen of the image display device 905. The variable display of the decorative pattern is reduced at the lower end. Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (F), immediately before the specific display effect is started, the notification effect of blinking the meter display 9090 is executed.

  Next, after the start of the super reach effect, at the execution timing of the special change effect as the specific display effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (G), the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 39 (G), the special change effect is executed in the image display device 905 in such a manner as to perform an effect display as if a storm has arrived and a thunder is ringing. In this example, the special change effect is different from the super reach effect, and the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), in the image display device 905, an effect display as if a lightning strike hits the meter display 9090, and the display mode of the meter display as the specific display is 10. The display mode changes to the tenth stage in which the colors of all of the scales have changed. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 39 (H), the example in which the display mode in the 10th stage is changed in which the colors of all the scales are changed is shown, but the display mode in the 10th stage may not be changed at once. For example, while suspending the super reach effect or executing it in a layer with low priority, perform a dedicated mini game effect for changing the display mode, and change to any stage depending on the result of the mini game effect. You may make it different. Further, the display mode may be changed stepwise by continuously performing the mini game effect.

  Next, the super-reach effect is restarted, and as shown in FIG. 39 (I), the display of the racing car is again returned to, and the display mode of the active display is the third mode (FIG. In the example of 39 (I), the color is indicated by a character). Next, as shown in FIG. 40 (J), an effect display as if an ally's racing car had scored the 1st place was performed, and the meter display and the active display were the special display of the third special display mode (“V”). It is changed to a special display 202) indicating the characters. Then, when the variable display time elapses, as shown in FIG. 40 (K), the same design as the effect design on the left and right (in this example, the design "7") is stopped and displayed as the "medium" decorative design, and the jackpot pattern is displayed. Is derived and displayed.

  In this example, a racing car race effect is displayed as a super reach effect, a predetermined character image 90201 is cut in as a predetermined cut-in effect, and a storm comes and a thunder strikes as a special change effect. The case of performing the effect display as if it is ringing is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a super reach effect, a battle effect in which an enemy character and an ally character are engaged in a battle may be executed, or a moving image of a predetermined story may be displayed, and various effect modes are possible. In addition, for example, a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed as the predetermined cut-in effect, and a display different from the effect display up to that time during the super reach effect may be cut in in some form. . Further, for example, as a special change effect, an effect display in which a character different from the meter display change effect appears, or a button effect accompanied by a button operation may be executed, and various effect modes are possible.

  According to this, it is possible to display a display (in this example, a meter display) that indicates the degree of expectation by changing the mode in multiple stages as the specific display. Further, when a specific effect (super reach effect in this example) is executed, a special change effect (a special change in the meter display in the specific display effect in this example) for changing the mode of the specific display can be executed. Is. Further, in this case, the special change effect can be executed in a mode prioritizing the specific effect (in this example, the super reach effect is interrupted and the special change effect is executed). Therefore, since the aspect of the specific display can be changed in a manner prior to the specific effect, it is possible to pay attention to the change of the aspect of the specific display even when the specific effect is executed. That is, if both the specific effect and the change in the mode of the specific display are executed, the player may pay attention to the specific effect and may not be able to sufficiently pay attention to the change in the mode of the specific display. Since the aspect of the specific display can be changed by the aspect described above, the change of the aspect of the specific display can be noticed even when the specific effect is executed. In addition, in this example, an example in which the effect of changing the meter display (incrementally increasing) is executed as the specific display effect and the active display change effect is performed in accordance with the specific display effect has been described. Instead of this, the icon shown in the above embodiment may be displayed. For example, when displaying icons in a stepwise manner, when a special change of the meter display is executed as the specific display effect and the display mode of the 10th step is changed from the normal mode, the display mode of the active display is the third mode. Instead of being changed and displayed in the mode (in the example of FIG. 39 (I), the color is shown by letters), the icon is displayed in the mode of the highest stage (mode with the highest jackpot expectation). May be.

  In this example, the display mode of the active display changes according to the change of the meter display, but for example, the display mode of any of the hold displays changes according to the change of the meter display. It may be configured as follows. In this case, it may be realized by associating and executing the pre-reading effect for changing the display mode of the hold display and the specific display effect (including the special change effect) based on the command at the time of the start winning. Specifically, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the hold display are determined based on the command at the time of winning the start prize, and the effect is executed based on the determination result. Further, in the case of a configuration in which the display mode of any of the hold displays changes corresponding to the meter display, in the period from the time when the hold display is displayed until the corresponding variable display starts ( (Including special change effects) may be executable.

  Further, for example, when the display mode of the hold display is changeable by the look-ahead effect, and the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in a display mode different from the normal mode, the active mode is set according to the display mode. The display may be displayed. Specifically, when the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display), the active display is displayed in the first mode (blue circle display). .. Further, in this case, the display mode of the hold display changes according to the change of the meter display, and the active display succeeding the display mode of the hold display may change according to the further change of the meter display. Good. In this case, the final display mode of the meter display and the final display mode of the active display may be determined based on the command at the time of the start winning, at the time of the start winning, or may be determined in the variable display start setting process. Good. Further, in this case, the specific display effect (including the special change effect) may be executable during the period from the time when the hold display is displayed until the corresponding variable display ends.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is possible to set the effect even within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed, and the volume of the effect is changed as an example of the setting related to the effect. However, the setting related to effects is not limited to this. The setting relating to the effect may be performed as long as it is performed based on the operation by the player, and for example, the selection of the music to be output or the type of the background may be changed. Further, the setting relating to the effect may include setting the function of the auto button to be valid or invalid.

  It should be noted that the "auto button" is a function that executes the process assuming that the push button 9031B is operated, although the push button 9031B is not actually operated by the player. In this example, the button advance notice effect is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, and the advance notice display is displayed based on the detection of the single-shot operation or the repeated hit operation of the push button 9031B in the button advance notice effect. When the function is set to be valid, even if the push button 9031B is not operated, the push button 9031B is executed as if the push button 9031B is operated in a single shot operation or a continuous hit operation in the button advance notice effect, and the advance notice display is displayed. . In this example, the single-shot operation means that the push button 9031B is operated once, and the continuous hitting operation means that the push button 9031B is continuously operated a plurality of times.

  In addition, in this embodiment, “automatic continuous hit” means that the push button 9031B is actually continuously pressed (long-pressed) by the player, but the push button 9031B is pressed multiple times. This is a function of detecting that the button is continuously pressed (continuously pressed (a state in which the push button 9031B is pressed and a state in which the push button 9031B is not pressed is repeated a plurality of times)). In this example, when the function of the auto button is invalid, the notice display may be displayed based on the detection of the repeated hitting operation of the push button 9031B in the button notice effect, but the push button 9031B is pressed for a long time. Also in this case, the notice display is displayed as if the repeated hit operation was detected.

  In this example, by performing the effect setting process of step S9078 of FIG. 18, arbitrary timing (for example, a period during the customer waiting demonstration display or a period during which the variable display of the decorative pattern is performed, during the big hit game) During a certain period), it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button based on the operation of the push button 9031B by the player. For example, the example shown in FIG. 35 shows an example in which the player changes the volume setting at the timing of “X” shown in FIG. 29, but instead of the volume setting, the function of the auto button is enabled as the effect setting. It is also possible to set whether or not to set. That is, it is possible to set whether to enable or disable the function of the auto button within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. It should be noted that it is possible to display whether the auto button is valid or invalid within a predetermined period after being notified that the icon as the specific display is displayed. Note that, in this example, the automatic continuous hitting function is always valid, but it may be configured to be enabled or disabled similarly to the function of the automatic button.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a display mode when the function of the auto button is set to be valid or invalid. In FIG. 41, the modes of the display screen transit in the order of (1), (2), and (3). 41 (1), the function of the auto button is set to be invalid. As shown in FIG. 41 (1), when the player performs a long press operation of the push button 9031B while the variable display of the decorative pattern is being executed, as shown in FIG. 41 (2), the auto button is pressed. While the function is set to be valid, a character string such as "auto button valid" is displayed on the image display device 905, and a message indicating that the function of the auto button is set to valid is displayed. At this time, the control for outputting the automatic button effective sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R and the control for causing the push button 9031B to emit light in the special light emission mode may be performed.

  When the player presses the push button 9031B (single-shot operation) while the auto button function is set to be valid, the auto button function is disabled as shown in FIG. 41 (3). And a character string such as “auto button disabled” is displayed on the image display device 905, and a message indicating that the auto button function is disabled is displayed. At this time, control for outputting the automatic button invalid sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R and control for causing the push button 9031B to emit light in the normal light emission mode may be performed.

  In the example of FIG. 41, the setting of the auto button function is changed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, but as described above, by performing the same operation, not only during the variable display of the decorative pattern, The setting of the auto button function can be changed during the customer waiting demonstration period and the big hit game period. Note that, for example, even when the setting of the auto button function is changed from the menu screen, similar to the example shown in FIG. 41, the image display device 905 displays a message indicating that the auto button function is disabled or enabled. Control to output the automatic button invalid sound effect or the automatic button effective sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R, and to control the push button 9031B to emit light in the normal light emission mode or the special light emission mode. You may.

  Next, the difference between the case where the automatic continuous stroke is performed by the long press operation and the case where the automatic continuous stroke is performed by the auto button function will be described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a comparative example of automatic continuous hitting by a long press operation and automatic continuous hitting by an automatic button function. In the example shown in FIG. 42, it is assumed that execution of the button advance notice effect A is determined as the button advance notice effect.

  In the "button notice effect A" and the "button notice effect B", when the operation valid period is started, a gauge display corresponding to the number of times the push button 9031B is operated is displayed, and the operation of the push button 9031B is detected. Each time, the display is updated so that the scale of the gauge display is decreased by one. Then, when the number of times the operation is detected reaches a predetermined number (that is, when the scale on the gauge display becomes 0), it is determined that the operation condition is satisfied, and an advance notice is displayed (for example, "Extreme heat!" Or "Chance!" Character string) is displayed.

  If the function of the auto button is invalid and execution of the button advance notice effect A is determined, if the long press operation of the push button 9031B is started during execution of the button advance notice effect, the long press operation is started. After 4 seconds have elapsed, the detection by the automatic repeated hits is started, and during the detection by the automatic repeated hits, it is treated that the number of operations by the push button 9031B has increased by 1 every 1.0 seconds. Further, when the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined, if the long press operation of the push button 9031B is started during the execution of the button advance notice effect, the automatic operation is performed when 2 seconds have elapsed from the start of the long press operation. Detection by repeated hits is started, and during the detection by automatic continuous hits, the number of operations by the push button 9031B is treated as increasing by one every 0.5 seconds. It should be noted that, regardless of whether the button advance notice effect A or the button advance notice effect B is executed, when the normal continuous hit operation of the push button 9031B is performed, each time the push operation of the push button 9031B is detected. It is treated as if the number of operations was increased by one.

  Further, if the function of the auto button is valid, when the button advance notice effect A is executed, 1.0 second has elapsed from the start of the operation valid period even if the push button 9031B is not long pressed. Each time the push button 9031B is operated, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 9031B is increased by one. Further, when the button advance notice effect B is executed, even if the push button 9031B is not pressed for a long time, the number of times the push button 9031B is operated every 0.5 seconds from the start of the operation valid period. It is treated as one increment. Further, as will be described later in detail, when the button notice effect C is executed, even if the push button 9031B is not operated, a predetermined timing in the middle of the operation effective period (for example, the operation effective period is 6 seconds). Is reached, it is treated as if the push button 9031B was operated once.

  Note that, for example, depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, the automatic continuous hit start time and the automatic continuous hit detection period may be selected from a plurality of options at different rates. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the automatic continuous hit start time is determined to be 0 seconds at a rate of 50% and 2 seconds at a rate of 50%. May be determined to be 0 seconds at a rate of 70% and 2 seconds at a rate of 30%. When the variable display result is "big hit", the automatic continuous hit detection interval is determined to be 0.5 seconds at a rate of 70% and 1 second at a rate of 30%. In this case, 50% may be set to 0.5 seconds and 50% may be set to 1 second. In addition, depending on whether the variable display result is a "big hit" or not, for the configuration to select the auto continuous hit start time and the automatic continuous hit detection period from multiple options at different rates, the automatic continuous hit by the auto button function and the long press operation It may be applied only to either one of the automatic continuous hits by, or both.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), in the case where automatic continuous hitting is performed by a long press operation, a predetermined start waiting period after the long press operation of the push button 31 is started after the start of the operation valid period. After (4 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the continuous stroke determination is turned on (that is, the processing is executed assuming that the continuous stroke operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 42 (B), when automatic continuous hitting by the auto button function is performed, the continuous hit determination is turned on immediately after the start of the operation valid period (that is, the operation valid period Immediately after the start, the process is executed as if the continuous stroke operation is being performed, and the scale of the gauge display is reduced). With this configuration, when the auto button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed, and when the auto button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed, the effect (for example, reduction of the scale of the gauge display is reduced. ) Can be performed at different timings, and the staging effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in this example, when the execution of the button advance notice effect B is determined, when the automatic continuous hit by the long press operation is performed, the long press operation of the push button 9031B is performed after the start of the operation valid period. If the continuous hit determination is turned on after the lapse of a predetermined start standby period (2 seconds in this example) from the start, and if automatic continuous hits are performed by the auto button function, the continuous hits are immediately performed after the start of the operation valid period. Judgment turns on. Therefore, in each of the button notice effects A and B, the effect is produced when the auto button function is valid and the long press operation is not performed and when the auto button function is invalid and the long press operation is performed. The timing (for example, reduction of the scale of the gauge display) is configured to be different.

  In the above embodiment, for ease of understanding, the description has been made assuming that the predetermined effect as the mini game always indicates success, but the effect result of the predetermined effect may indicate failure, and execution of the predetermined effect may be performed. The ratio of the success of the effect of the predetermined effect may be changed depending on the timing. Specifically, since the execution timing of the predetermined effect differs depending on the execution timing of the specific display effect, it suffices that the rate at which the effect result of the predetermined effect indicates success varies depending on the execution timing of the specific display effect. In addition, for example, even when the specific display effect is executed at the execution timing of “timing 1” shown in FIG. 25, there may be a plurality of execution timings of the predetermined effect, and the execution timing of the predetermined effect. The proportion of the success of the effect result may be changed according to. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the start timing of the predetermined effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the ratio of the variable display result being a “big hit” varies depending on the combination of icons displayed as the specific display, but this is an example. For example, in a gaming machine capable of executing an active display change effect that changes the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display and a look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the active display and the hold display, and The rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” may be different depending on the combination with the display mode (the number or combination of icons) of the display. According to this, the effect of production can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the icon as the specific display is displayed by determining the timing at which the execution period of the notice effect and the execution period of the specific display effect do not overlap as the execution timing of the notice effect (the specific display is Although an example is shown in which execution of the notice effect is limited in a predetermined period after being notified that it changes), for example, although the notice effect is limited, the jackpot expectation of one notification is extremely high (here , "Big hit" confirmed) Special effects can be executed, and the special effects are not limited even in a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed (the specific display changes). Good. In this case, regarding the execution timing of the special effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 28A, the execution of the special effect is referred to by referring to a table in which the timing overlapping the execution period of the specific display effect is not selectable. The timing may be determined from a plurality of timings. Note that the special effect may be an effect in which the hold display is changed by the operation of the player, other than the one-time notification. According to this, the effect that is restricted and the effect that is not restricted are sharpened, and the effect can be improved. In addition, the example of limiting the execution of the notice effect includes not only the case of not executing (prohibiting) but also the case of being executed in a mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. In order to execute the notice production without prohibiting it, if the icon display as the specific display is given priority over the notice production (for example, the layer of the icon display is set to the player side over the notice production layer). Good. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from having difficulty visually recognizing the specific display, and it is possible to improve the effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which the abnormality notification is possible even within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed is notified, but this is an example. In addition to the abnormality notification, it may be possible to appropriately notify the information about the game such as the hitting notification, the ball notification, and the fourth symbol as a special notification. It should be noted that the payout notification is to display the number of payouts (the number of payouts) acquired by the player in a recognizable manner, and the special notification may be updated each time the number of payouts is increased. Usually, the number of coins won is displayed during high base and is updated after a big hit, so it is updated within a predetermined period after being notified that an icon as a specific display will be displayed. Although not performed, the number of coins to be acquired may be updated for payout due to the game ball winning the winning opening during the high base, and it is applicable in such a case. Further, the present invention is also applicable to a gaming machine in which the variable display result is frequently set to "small hit" during a high base to increase the number of coins to be won by the player. According to this, it is possible to update the acquired payout number within a predetermined period after the notification that the icon as the specific display is displayed, and it is possible to suitably notify the player of the acquired payout number. . It should be noted that the hitting notification may be any notification such as a right hitting notification or a left hitting notification, as long as the player can recognize the area where the game ball is shot. Further, the fourth symbol may be, for example, one that displays to the player whether or not it is variably displayed by blinking the lamp.

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the production control board 9012 of a variation pattern indicating a variation time and a variation mode such as the type of reach production and the presence / absence of pseudo-relation, one variation pattern command is issued when the variation is started. Although the example of transmitting is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 9012 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 90100 uses the first command to determine the presence or absence of pseudo-relation, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (so-called when not reaching. A command indicating the change time and change mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence / absence of re-lottery effect, etc., after the reach is reached (so-called the first when the reach is not reached). It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode after 2 stops). In this case, on the side of the effect control board 9012, effect control in the variable display may be performed based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer 90100 notifies the variation time by each of two commands, and the production control board 9012 selects the specific variation mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, or lighting patterns of each segment that is not limited to numbers and symbols are provided. An example of variably displaying is shown. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B and the special symbol that is variably displayed are numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". It is not limited to the ones composed of the like. For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). What alternates and is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, a display of blinking "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "miss", etc.) ) Is included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of the decorative design includes blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least some of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost design) Alternately repeating is also included in the variable display of ordinary symbols. Further, the decorative design or the normal design displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative design or the normal design displayed as the variable display result.

  It should be noted that in the above-described embodiment, the ratio (including the determined ratio and the like, the same applies to the probability) may include 0%. That is, the ratio and the probability may be between 0 and 100%. For example, making one ratio different from the other ratio means that one ratio is, for example, 30%, the other ratio is 70%, and the other ratio is, for example, 0% and the other ratio is 10%. Including that Further, the sum of one ratio and the other ratio does not have to be 100% (there may be one that is not included in either one or the other, and may have a predetermined ratio). Further, when the ratio of the other is higher than the ratio of one, it includes setting one ratio to be 0% and the other ratio to be 100%. For example, in the above, making the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the specific period after the advantageous state different from the determination rate of the variable display pattern in the period other than the specific period means that the variable display pattern selected on one side is selected on the other side. It also includes the case that the variable display pattern selected on the one hand and the variable display pattern selected on the other hand partially overlap or do not completely overlap. These may be defined by the contents of the table defining the ratio.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 is not limited to the one that performs the probability variation control in which the jackpot type becomes “probability variation” when the jackpot pattern showing a predetermined number is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, for example, a game area. It is also possible to use a probability variation determination device type pachinko gaming machine in which probability variation control is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area within the attacker provided in.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 905, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to the detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to the detection of winning balls. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points, or a game machine that controls a big hit game state when a specific passage gate is passed. Furthermore, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value (medals, etc.), and a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified for each can be variably displayed. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result on the variable display device, and winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 901 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be 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 limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Performance display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20 Special variable winning ball device 27 Speaker 31 Game control board (main board)
51 Sub effect display device 56 CPU
70 Voice Output Board 560 Game Control Microcomputer 80 Performance Control Board 100 Performance Control Microcomputer 101 Performance Control CPU
109 VDP
901 Pachinko game machine 902 Game board 903 Frame for game machine 904A, 904B Special symbol display device 905 Image display device 906A Normal winning ball device 906B Normal variable winning ball device 907 Special variable winning ball device 8L, 908R Speaker 909 Game effect lamp 9011 Main Board 9012 Production control board 9013 Voice control board 9014 Lamp control board 9015 Relay board 9020 Normal pattern display 9021 Gate switch 22A, 22B Starting opening switch 9023 Count switch 9031A Stick controller 9031B Push button 90100 Game control microcomputer 90101, 90121 ROM
90102, 90122 RAM
90103 CPU
90104, 90124 random number circuit 105, 125 I / O
90120 CPU for production control
90123 Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area and controlling the gaming machine in an advantageous state,
A specific display means for performing a specific display capable of changing the display mode step by step according to the degree of advantage,
Special notification executing means capable of executing a special notification for notifying information about a game,
A first detection unit capable of detecting that the game medium has passed through the starting area;
A second detector capable of detecting a predetermined change;
Main control means having a first connection part and a second connection part;
Relay means having a third connecting portion connected to the second connecting portion,
The specific display means changes the display mode of the specific display when a predetermined period of time elapses after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed,
The notification executing means can execute the special notification even in a predetermined period after being notified that the display mode of the specific display is changed,
The main control means,
A first connection method in which the first detection unit is connected to the first connection unit, and the second detection unit is connected to the second connection unit via the third connection unit;
It is possible to adopt a second connection method in which the first detection unit and the second detection unit are connected to the first connection unit,
A game machine characterized in that when the number of the first connecting portions is the same as the number of the first detecting portions, the first connecting method is adopted.