JP5374729B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of simplifying design in the stage of developing the game machine. <P>SOLUTION: A means for determining a promotion performance is divided into a means for determining a promotion kind and a means for determining the promotion performance to be executed from the promotion performances belonging to the determined promotion kind. For instance, promotion performance determination processing is divided into promotion performance determination processing for determining the promotion kind and promotion performance pattern determination processing for determining the performance pattern of the promotion performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine which are controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming 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 prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player There is something to be done. Further, there is provided a variable display device capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner (also referred to as “variable display”). When the display result of the variable information in the variable information display device is a specific display result, the gaming state ( A state of a gaming machine (specifically, a state in which the gaming machine is controlled) is configured to give a predetermined gaming value to a player (a so-called pachinko gaming machine (pachinko machine)) ).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game for a predetermined game medium, the player starts the variable display of the identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variation display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing, and the variation display of all the variation display devices is performed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a prize is generated, a predetermined game medium predetermined according to the prize is paid out, and when a specific prize is generated, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is something that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player who is likely to generate a predetermined winning. Or a state where a right to become advantageous to the player is generated, or a condition for paying out game media is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine as an example of a gaming machine, as a display result of a variation display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variation display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display result is obtained. When the display mode is derived and displayed, a “big hit” is generated as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big 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. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

Such a gaming machine uses a notice selection table for selecting whether or not to perform a notice effect (a big hit notice) and for selecting what kind of notice effect to perform when the notice effect is performed. In the case of determining the notice effect to be executed, a decision is made to switch the notice selection table used for selecting the notice effect by performing a lottery every time the symbol change display is performed, and notice using the changed notice selection table. There is one that executes a process of selecting and determining a notice effect based on a two-stage decision with the decision of the effect (Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-239122 A (paragraph numbers 0133 to 0141, FIG. 23)

  However, in the gaming machine as shown in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a tendency for the types of effects and the number of effect patterns to be enormous in order to enrich the variations of the effects including the notice effect. As described above, when the types of notice effects and the number of effect patterns become enormous, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, one effect pattern is selected from a plurality of effect patterns stored in one table. When the number becomes enormous, the number of production pattern data handled becomes extremely large. As a result, in the development stage of gaming machines, when changing the number of effect patterns or changing the effect selection ratio corresponding to the effect pattern, adjust the appearance ratio of a large amount of effect pattern data. There is a problem that these change settings cannot be easily performed. For example, in the case where a predetermined selection ratio is defined for a group of certain production patterns, when making a change setting to increase the number of production patterns of that type, the number of production patterns that exceeds the prescribed selection ratio If the increase is made, it is necessary to readjust the selection ratios of all other types of performance patterns in order to maintain the prescribed selection ratio, so that the change setting cannot be performed easily. As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, when setting the number of effects and setting the appearance rate of the effects for the effects corresponding to the effect patterns in the development stage of the gaming machine, the setting contents of the appearance rate of the effects There is a problem that the design on the software side becomes complicated.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that enables simplification of design in the development stage of the gaming machine.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display unit (effect display device 9) that displays a plurality of types of identification information (production symbols) each identifiable is provided, and the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display unit is predetermined. When the specified display result (big hit display result) is reached, control is made to a specific game state advantageous to the player, and when the special condition is satisfied, A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that shifts to a special gaming state (probability change state) advantageous to a player different from the gaming state),
Predetermining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state and whether to shift to the special gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed (game controlling microcomputer, FIG. 3 S26),
Whether or not to shift to the special gaming state is not notified at the timing when the specific display result is displayed, but at a predetermined timing after the specific display result is displayed and before the transition to the special gaming state. Transition notification effect determining means for determining the transition notification effect to be executed from among the plurality of transition notification effects to be notified (the promotion effects in FIGS. 10A and 10B) based on the determination by the prior determination means. (The effect control microcomputer, the step of executing the promotion effect determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6);
Transition notification effect executing means for executing the transition notification effect determined by the transition notification effect determining means (the microcomputer for effect control, the step of executing the promotion effect execution process included in S705 of FIG. 6);
The transition notification effect determining means is
The transition notification effect (promotion effect effect pattern) belonging to any of the transition notification effect types among a plurality of types of transition notification effect types (promotion effect types in FIG. 9) classified based on the mode of the transition notification effect. Transition notification type determination means for determining whether to execute (microcomputer for effect control, step of executing the promotion type determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6);
Transition notification determining means (microcomputer for effect control) for determining the transition notification effect to be executed from among the transition notification effects (effect patterns in FIG. 10) belonging to the transition notification effect type determined by the transition notification type determining means. , it looks including the step) and to perform promotion effect pattern determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6,
The transition notification effect executing means can execute the transition notification effect at a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing.
The transition notification effect is executed so that the ratio of shifting to the special gaming state is different between the first timing and the second timing when the transition notification effect is executed.

  Whether or not to shift to the special gaming state is not notified at the timing when the specific display result is displayed, but is notified at a predetermined timing after the specific display result is displayed and before the transition to the special gaming state. Means for determining the effect are divided into means for determining the transition notification effect type and means for determining the transition notification effect to be executed from among the transition notification effects belonging to the determined transition notification effect type. Thus, a combination of the number of transition notification effect types that can be determined by the means for determining the transition notification effect type and the number of transition notification effects that can be determined by the means for determining the transition notification effect, It can be set and used selectively. In addition, the transition for each transition notification effect type can be changed without changing the ratio of selecting each transition notification effect belonging to each transition notification effect type only by changing the type determination ratio in the means for determining the transition notification effect type. The appearance ratio of the notification effect can be changed. Thereby, regarding the transition notification effect of the transition notification effect, the change setting of the number of transition notification effects of the transition notification effect that can be executed, and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the transition notification effect of the transition notification effect are facilitated. Therefore, at the development stage of the gaming machine, with respect to the transition notification effect of the transition notification effect, the setting restriction that occurs when setting the number of executable transition notification effects and the appearance rate of the transition notification effect are relaxed. Can do. Thereby, simplification of the design in the development stage of a gaming machine can be achieved.

(2) The transition notification effect determined by the transition notification determination means is:
A first transition notification effect for notifying whether or not to shift to the special gaming state at the timing when the specific gaming state is finished (7R: None, 11R: None, 16R in FIGS. 10A and 10B). Chance announcement promotion promotion to execute fortune opportunity)
A second transition notification effect (7R in FIGS. 10A and 10B: Chance to execute a fortune chance) that notifies whether or not to shift to the special gaming state at a timing before the specific gaming state ends. Notification promotion promotion)
The first transition notification effect has a higher ratio of notifying the transition to the special gaming state than the second transition notification effect ((B) in the effect pattern determination table with promotion in (A)). Compared to the non-promotion effect pattern determination table, among the 7R, 11R, and 16R, the effect pattern when the fortune effect is performed only at the timing close to the end of the big hit gaming state such as 16R ((A), ( With respect to “7R: None 11R: None 16R: Forgiveness chance” in B), the effect pattern determination value is set so that the selected ratio becomes higher, and in the effect pattern determination table with promotion in (B), Compared with the promotion pattern determination table without promotion of (A), the fortune effect is performed at a timing far from the end of the big hit gaming state such as 7R, 11R. Kino effect patterns (e.g., in FIG. 10 (A), (7R in B): with respect to lottery chance like "effect pattern determination value as the rate is increased to be selected is set.).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the first transition notification effect for notifying whether or not to shift to the special gaming state at the timing when the specific gaming state has ended indicates whether or not the transition to the special gaming state is performed. Since the rate of notifying the transition to the special gaming state is higher than the second transition notification effect that is notified at the timing before the state ends, the special notification even if the transition notification effect is not performed at a relatively early timing. Since there is an expectation regarding the transition to the gaming state, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) It further includes operation means (operation button 130 in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player,
The transition notification effect determined by the transition notification determination means is a condition that the operation means is operated (FIG. 11 (e)), and the transition notification effect during operation executed by the transition notification effect execution means (FIG. 11). 12 includes a promotion effect of “chance notification” shown in FIG. 12 and a “chance notification” promotion effect shown in Modification 2 of the effect control).

  If such control is performed, since the transition notification effect includes an on-operation transition notification effect that is executed on the condition that the operation means has been operated, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the game, The interest of the game can be improved.

(4) backup storage means (RAM in the production control microcomputer) for storing and holding the control data being executed by the backup power supply (backup power supply in the modification 3 of the production control) when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped; ,
When power supply is resumed, it comprises backup restoration means for restoring the gaming state based on the control data stored in the backup storage means (production state restoration process shown in Modification 3 of production control),
The transition notification effect executing means determines the power when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped before the transition notification effect is completed after the prior determination means determines to shift to the special gaming state. After the supply is restored, regardless of the determination of the transition notification effect determining means, the fact that the transition to the special game state is notified at the timing related to the end of the specific game state (determination of executing the promotion effect is determined). When the power supply is cut off, the power supply is restored, and the promotion effect is executed at the timing when the ending display is performed without executing the promotion effect at the timing determined originally) .

According to such a configuration, after deciding to shift to the special gaming state, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped before the transition notification effect is completed, the transition determined after the power supply is restored Regardless of the notification effect, the fact that the transition to the special game state is notified at the timing related to the end of the specific game state, so when the power supply is restored after the power supply is stopped, the promotion effect is performed at a fixed timing determined in advance. Since it can be executed, it is possible to prevent the production control when the power supply is restored from becoming complicated.

(5) Based on the determination result of the pre-decision means, as a notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being controlled to the specific gaming state, an effect is produced from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined system. It is determined that the step-up notice effect that changes in stages and the effect changes to a predetermined level at a higher rate when controlled to the specific gaming state than when not controlled to the specific gaming state is determined. Step-up notice effect determining means (step of executing the notice effect determination process in the modification using the step-up notice type and branch step-up type of FIG. 7 as the notice after reach);
In accordance with the determination result of the notice effect determining means, the step up notice effect executing means for executing the step up notice effect (the notice pattern belonging to the “step up” notice type in FIG. 7 and the “branch step up” notice type are shown. A step of executing a notice effect determination process in a modification using the notice pattern to which the notice pattern belongs as a notice after reach),
The step-up notice effect determining means is:
A normal step-up in which the production changes stepwise in a predetermined normal system (step-up to which the step-up 1-step to 5-step notification in FIG. 7 belongs) is set as a notice type or is common to the normal system until a predetermined stage. Branch step-up in which the stage changes in a branch system that changes to the stage different from the normal system after the predetermined stage (branch step-up two-stage notice in FIG. 7, branch step-up three-stage notice) Step-up effect mode determining means for determining the step-up effect mode as the notice effect by determining the step number of the step-up change and the number of stages of the step-up change ("step-up" notice in FIG. 7) The notice pattern belonging to the type and the notice pattern belonging to the “branch step-up” notice type Performing a notification type determination processing of the notice Reach contained in S705 of FIG. 6 in a modified example using Te, and comprises on) that perform the step of executing a warning notice pattern determination process Reach.

  According to such a configuration, as the step-up notice effect, the normal step-up in which the effect changes stepwise in a predetermined normal system, and the effect changes in common with the normal system until a predetermined step, and after the predetermined step Includes a branch step-up in which the production changes stepwise in a branch system that changes to a production different from the normal system, so that the production is diversified and the player's interest is further improved.

(6) It further includes operation means (operation button 130 in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player,
When the step-up notice effect executing means is determined to be the branch step-up by the step-up notice effect determining means, the operation means is operated as an effect after the predetermined stage in the branch step-up. An operation notice effect (branch button effect in FIG. 8) executed as a condition is executed.

  According to such a configuration, since the operation preview effect that is executed on the condition that the operation means is operated is executed as the effect after the predetermined stage in the branch step up, the operation preview effect is provided at the branch destination of the effect. By being provided, the production is diversified and the interest of the player is improved.

(7) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game media (medals). When the display result is derived to the winning variation display unit (symbol display device) that displays the drawn winning symbol) in a variable manner, one game is completed, and the display result derived to the winning variation display unit is displayed. A gaming machine (slot machine shown in the modification 4 of the production control) that can generate a prize (winning of a small part, a re-playing part, a special part, etc.) in response,
Before the display result of the winning variation display section is derived, a plurality of types of winnings (small bonus, replay) including specific winnings (regular bonus, big bonus) accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player A winning combination of a winning combination, a special winning combination, etc.) Predetermining means for winning (determining whether or not to allow each occurrence) (main control unit, step of executing a winning determination process);
In accordance with the determination result of the winning prior determination means, a winning derivation control means for controlling the winning variation display section to derive the display result (main control section, a process for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result on the reel) Step to execute)
When a specific winning display result corresponding to the specific winning is derived to the winning variation display unit, a specific gaming state control means (main control unit, a process of controlling to the bonus gaming state) controls to the specific gaming state. Step to be executed)
A variation display unit (liquid crystal display 55) for production that displays a plurality of types of identification information for production (design for production) that can identify each,
An advantageous game value advantageous to the player by the display result of the effect identification information in the effect change display section being a predetermined special display result (display result that becomes a regular bonus, display result that becomes a big bonus) Suggestive means (liquid crystal display, movable accessory, etc.) indicating that the granting condition for granting is established (the winning flag of the internal bonus is set and the regular bonus or big bonus winning flag is set in the RAM) )When,
Whether to make the special display result or not before the display result of the effect identification information is derived and displayed (the sub control unit, the internal control from the main control unit in the modification 4 of the effect control) A step of determining whether to allow the transition to the regular bonus and whether to allow the transition to the big bonus based on the lottery result command, and executing a process for determining the special display result);
Special advantageous game value (RT (or AT) after regular bonus or big bonus) more advantageous than normal advantageous game value (regular bonus or big bonus to which RT (or AT) is not given after regular bonus or big bonus) as the advantageous game value Whether the special advantageous game value was given after the special display result was displayed without notifying at the timing when the special display result was displayed. The transition notification effect to be executed is determined in advance from the plurality of transition notification effects (elevation effects similar to the promotion effects in FIGS. 10A and 10B) to be notified at a predetermined timing until the determination can be made. Transition notification effect determining means (sub-control unit) determined based on determination by means A step) for executing a process corresponding to the promotion effect determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6,
Transition notification effect execution means for executing the transition notification effect determined by the transition notification effect determination means (sub control unit, step of executing processing corresponding to the promotion effect execution processing included in S705 of FIG. 6). ,
The transition notification effect determining means is
Decide which transition notification effect type to which the transition notification effect type belongs is to be executed from among a plurality of types of transition notification effect types (elevation effect type similar to FIG. 10) classified based on the mode of the transition notification effect. A transition notification type determination means (a step of executing a process corresponding to the promotion type determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6),
Transition notification determining means (sub-control unit) for determining the transition notification effect to be executed from among the transition notification effects (the same effect pattern as in FIG. 10) belonging to the transition notification effect type determined by the transition notification type determining means. , look including the step) and for executing a process corresponding to the promotion effect pattern determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6,
The transition notification effect executing means can execute the transition notification effect at a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing.
The transition notification effect is executed such that the first timing at which the transition notification effect is executed and the second timing are different from each other in the proportion determined to be that the special advantageous game value is given.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium, and a plurality of types of winning identification information for identifying each can be obtained. In a gaming machine in which one game is completed by deriving a display result to a winning variation display device for variable display, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the winning variation display device. Whether or not a special advantageous game value that is more advantageous than the normal advantageous game value is given as a value is not notified at the timing when the special display result is displayed, and a special advantageous game value is given after the special display result is displayed. The means for determining the transition notification effect to be notified at a predetermined timing until it can be determined belongs to the means for determining the transition notification effect type and the determined transition notification effect type It is divided into a means for determining a transition notification effect to be executed from among the row notification effect. Thus, a combination of the number of transition notification effect types that can be determined by the means for determining the transition notification effect type and the number of transition notification effects that can be determined by the means for determining the transition notification effect, It can be set and used selectively. In addition, the transition for each transition notification effect type can be changed without changing the ratio of selecting each transition notification effect belonging to each transition notification effect type only by changing the type determination ratio in the means for determining the transition notification effect type. The appearance ratio of the notification effect can be changed. Thereby, regarding the transition notification effect of the transition notification effect, the change setting of the number of transition notification effects of the transition notification effect that can be executed, and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the transition notification effect of the transition notification effect are facilitated. Therefore, at the development stage of the gaming machine, it is possible to relax the restriction on the setting that occurs when setting the number of transition notification effects that can be executed and the appearance rate of the transition notification effects. Thereby, simplification of the design in the development stage of a gaming machine can be achieved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine are shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the gaming machine described in this embodiment is any gaming machine as long as the gaming machine is controlled in an advantageous state for the player. Also good.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a predetermined game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. An outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under 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 supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting 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-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. On the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is an effect symbol display area for performing a variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device (variable display unit) that performs variable display of effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. In the effect symbol display area, there is a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decoration (effect) identification information of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, but the position of the symbol display area 9A is not fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Alternatively, the three areas of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbols is for effect display by cyclically displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined order in a changing manner such as scroll display. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  On the left side of the lower part of the game board 6, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 8a is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. On the right side of the lower part of the game board 6, a second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small indicator is formed in, for example, a square shape. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition (that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13) or the second start condition (the game ball is the first one) 2) that the winning prize opening 14 has been established), the starting condition for the variable display is established (for example, when the variable display due to the stored memory that is not the big hit game and the start winning prize is ended) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. That is, the execution condition of the variable display is established when the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14. In addition, the start condition of the variable display is satisfied when the variable display due to the hold memory which is not in the big hit game and is won first is ended. The data related to the variable display in which the execution condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is held and stored as hold storage data until the start condition is satisfied. Specifically, the on-hold storage data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer described later.

  Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying a display result is to stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information) (excluding stop before so-called re-variation).

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, during the time of the first special symbol change display time by the first special symbol display 8a, the first decorative symbol as a decorative (design) symbol is displayed in a variable manner. A first decorative symbol display 9a is provided. In this embodiment, the first decorative symbol display 9a is composed of two LEDs. The first decorative symbol display 9a is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Also, in the vicinity of the second special symbol display unit 8b, during the variation display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display unit 8b, the variation display of the second decorative symbol as a symbol for decoration (for production) is performed. A second decorative symbol display 9b is provided. The second decorative symbol display 9b is composed of two LEDs. The second decorative symbol display 9b is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board.

  In addition, a 1st decorative design and a 2nd decorative design may be named generically. Further, the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be collectively referred to as a decorative symbol display.

  The variation of the decorative pattern (variable display) is realized by continuing the state where the two LEDs are alternately lit. The fluctuation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the fluctuation display of the first decoration symbol on the first decoration symbol display 9a are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the second decorative symbol on the second decoration symbol display 9b are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start point and end point of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the LED on the side that recalls the big hit on the first decorative symbol display 9a remains lit. When the big-hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the LED on the side that recalls the big-hit on the second decorative symbol display 9b remains lit. The functions of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b may be realized by the effect display device 9. That is, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol may be controlled to be variably displayed as images on the display screen of the effect display device 9.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port (second starting port) 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below the winning device having the first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. It has been. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14 (it is easy to start winning), and is in a state advantageous to the player (first state). In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. Further, the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state is a disadvantageous state (second state) for the player, and the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  On the side of the first decorative symbol display 9a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the side of the second decorative symbol display 9b is a second special symbol reserved memory display 18b comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  In addition, the display screen of the effect display device 9 displays an area (hereinafter referred to as a summed pending storage display unit 18c) that displays a total number (total number of pending pending memories) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. .) Is provided. Since the summation pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. In addition, since the total reserved memory display unit 18c is provided, the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b may not be provided.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 is made to recall the jackpot. The combination of effect symbols as a specific display result is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a star-shaped movable member 84 that rotates is provided on the upper side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9. The movable member 84 is a member that is provided at a position that is visible to the player, such as a decorative portion around the effect display device 9, and that operates according to a predetermined effect such as a movable member notice described later. More specifically, the movable member 84 is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 88 and is driven and rotates as the motor 88 rotates. The movable member 84 is operated when a predetermined operation condition is established, such as when a notice effect is executed.

  On the right side of the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, an upper effect LED 85a, a middle effect LED 85b, and a lower effect LED 85c are provided. The upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85c are executed in association with a re-variation effect of a pseudo-series (to be described later) (each re-variation period (including the initial variation period) during one variation period). Blinks when an effect is performed. Here, the pseudo-ream is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for pseudo-continuous variation.

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of change display (variation display) have been executed for one start prize. In this case, a special variation pattern (also referred to as a variation display pattern) in which temporary stop and re-variation are executed a predetermined number of times for all the symbol strings (left, middle, right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the number of fluctuations in the pseudo-ream), the greater the reliability that is a big hit (the difference from the case of a big hit) The ratio of the ratio selected when the jackpot is large and the ratio of the jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability of the jackpot) are increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high. In the present embodiment, an example in which the reach may not be reached even when the variation display by the pseudo-variation variation pattern is executed will be described, but when the variation display by the pseudo-variation variation pattern is performed, May always be reached in the final re-variation. Furthermore, the generation ratio of the effect may be changed depending on the number of re-variation repeated executions (the number of changes in the pseudo-continuous). For example, when the number of re-variation executions reaches 3 (a pseudo-series that varies four times when the initial variation is included), “reach determination” or “super reach determination” may be used. Further, when the number of executions of re-variation reaches a predetermined number, it may be “big hit fixed”.

  In addition, in the decorative portion around the effect display device 9, a movable member 78 that is attached to the rotation shaft of the motor 86 and moves when the motor 86 rotates is provided on the left side. The movable member 78 operates when a pseudo-series effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  The game area 6 is also provided with winning ports (ordinary winning ports) 29, 30, 33, 39 for paying out a predetermined number of premium game balls determined in advance based on winning of game balls. The game balls won in the winning openings 29, 30, 33, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided on the right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information called “normal symbols” (for example, “◯” and “x”).

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In this embodiment, the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on) are turned on alternately to perform variable display. For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. . When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, in the probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (probability variation state), the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased and variable. The opening time and number of times the winning ball apparatus 15 is opened are increased. In addition, even when the symbol variation time is shortened (the game state in which the special symbol variation display time is shortened) although not in the probability variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are not in the time shortening state. Increased (increased) than when. Each of such a probability change state and a short time state is referred to as a special game state that is advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state.

  The special gaming state may be the following gaming state. a state in which the special symbol fluctuation time reduction control (control in which the time from the start of fluctuation to the derivation and display of the display result is shorter than the normal time other than the fluctuation time reduction control state) is performed, b A state in which the fluctuation time reduction control is performed, a state in which the control for improving the probability of occurrence of a normal symbol is performed, and a pair of movable pieces provided at the start winning opening 14 are opened when the d normal symbol is hit. Opening time extension control for extending the opening time of one time of the pair of movable pieces provided in the e-start winning opening 14, in a state where the opening number increasing control for increasing the number of times of opening is performed. The special game state may be a single control of any one of the probability change state and the a to the e, or a control in which two to five states are appropriately combined from the probability change state and the a to e. In other words, the special game state to be subjected to the control as described above is a special game state that gives a special state advantageous to the player in addition to the specific game state when a predetermined special game state generation condition is satisfied. Any special gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state.

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are blinked during the game. In the lower part of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there is provided an out port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  At predetermined positions in the gaming machine frame of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the center position on the front side of the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 3, an operation button 130 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided. Note that the operation button 130 is not limited to a button that can be pressed, and may be a button that can be rotated, such as a rotary selector, or a touch operation or a press operation, such as a touch panel. It may be a thing, and the thing which can be tilted like a lever type switch may be sufficient. Further, instead of the operation button 130, a sensor capable of detecting a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 130 may be any button that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the first decorative symbol display unit 9a displays the variable display of the first decorative symbol. The effect display device 9 starts displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol, the first decorative symbol, and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

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

  Next, a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main control board composed of a main board (game control board), a sub control board including a plurality of control boards such as an effect control board and a payout control board are provided. Each control board is supplied with power from the power board.

  A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board. The game control microcomputer includes a ROM for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Including. In this embodiment, the ROM and RAM are built in the game control microcomputer. That is, the game control microcomputer is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU and RAM, and the ROM may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer further includes a random number circuit that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board.

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

  There is also an input driver circuit for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a and 39a to the game control microcomputer. It is mounted on the main board. Further, an output circuit for driving a solenoid 16 for opening / closing the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and a solenoid 21 for opening / closing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 forming a large winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer is also provided on the main board. It is installed.

  The microcomputer for game control includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b for displaying special symbols in a variable manner, a normal symbol display 10 for displaying normal symbols in a variable manner, and a first special symbol holding memory display 18a. Then, display control of the second special symbol hold memory display 18b and the normal symbol hold memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board is mounted with an effect control microcomputer including an effect control CPU and a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. The effect control board is provided with a VDP (video display processor), and the effect control CPU performs display control of the effect display device 9 using the VDP. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer is not backed up. In the effect control board, the effect control CPU operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and performs display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a and the second decorative symbol display 9b. In addition to performing display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols, light emission control (lamp control) of various light emitters such as the decorative LED 25 and the frame LED 28, and sound output control from the speaker 27, In addition, other effect devices such as control for driving the motors of the movable members 78 and 84 are controlled.

  From the game control microcomputer to the effect control microcomputer, the display control of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b for variably displaying the decorative symbols and the effect display device 9 for variably displaying the attractive symbols are displayed. An effect control command for instructing control contents of various effect devices including the display control is transmitted. The effect control microcomputer receives the effect control command and, based on the effect control command, the display control of the first decorative symbol display unit 9a and the second decorative symbol display unit 9b, and the effect display for variably displaying the effect symbol The display control of the device 9 is performed, and the other various effect devices described above are controlled. Specifically, the effect control board receives an effect control command in accordance with a capture signal (effect control INT signal) from the main board.

  The effect control command includes the display results of the variable display (such as big hits and disregards that specify the type), the fluctuation pattern of the variable display (also indicates the start of the variable display), the stop display of the variable display, and the effect display during the jackpot control It is command information which shows the instruction | indication content regarding production control, such as the display of fluctuation of the production design performed on the production control board side, such as execution of No ..

  An operation signal from the operation button 130 is input to the effect control microcomputer. As will be described later, the effect control microcomputer performs an effect such as a notice effect based on an operation signal from the operation button 130.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer on the main board. Various software programs such as a main process executed by the game control microcomputer are constituted by a large number of processing steps, and various processes are performed by executing these processing steps in a predetermined order.

  When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high. Then, the game control microcomputer (specifically, the game control CPU) executes a security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, and then performs step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S). The main process after 1 is started. In the main process, the game control CPU first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the game control CPU first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM 55 is made accessible. Set (S5). The interrupt mode 2 is synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the game control CPU and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device. The address is a mode indicating an interrupt address.

  Next, the game control CPU checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (S6). When ON is detected in the confirmation, the game control CPU executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing for the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such a protection process is not performed, the game control CPU executes an initialization process. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process has been performed, the game control CPU checks the data in the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the game control CPU returns the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped (S41). To S43).

  Further, the game control CPU transmits a power failure recovery designation command as a command at the time of power supply recovery to the effect control board (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14.

  In the initialization process, the game control CPU first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 55 (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, an initial value is set to a flag for selectively performing processing according to a control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  In addition, the game control CPU initializes a sub-board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer has executed an initialization process). (S13) is transmitted to the effect control board. For example, when the production control microcomputer mounted on the production control board receives the initialization designation command, the production display device 9 displays a screen for informing that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized. That is, initialization notification is performed. In the initialization process, the game control CPU also transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation (demonstration) command.

  Further, the game control CPU executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit (S14). The game control CPU 56 performs settings according to, for example, a random number circuit to update a random value by executing processing according to a random number circuit setting program.

  Then, the game control CPU sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (S15). That is, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the game control CPU repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern or the like, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. . The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is an initial value of a count value such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to hit a normal symbol (normal symbol determination random number generation counter). It is a random number for determining.

  When the timer interruption occurs, the game control CPU executes the timer interruption process of S20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). The power-off signal is output, for example, when the power monitoring circuit 920 mounted on the power board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off process, when it is detected that the power-off signal has been output, the game control CPU executes a power supply stop process for storing necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a are input via the input driver circuit 58, A switch process for determining these states is executed (S21).

  Next, the game control CPU includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold memory display 18a, and a second special symbol hold memory display 18b. Then, a display control process for controlling the display of the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a determination random number update process is performed to update the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for determining a normal winning symbol used for game control (S23). The game control CPU further executes an initial value random number update process (S24) and a display random number update process (S25) for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number.

  Further, the game control CPU performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The game control CPU updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the game control CPU controls the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and opens the variable winning ball device 15 when the normal symbol is hit. The corresponding processing is executed according to the normal symbol process flag of the normal symbol for performing control related to the normal symbol fluctuation display. When the game state is controlled to a special game state such as a probability change state or a short time state, control is performed to increase (increase) the number of times and the release time of the variable winning ball device 15 in the normal symbol process. The game control CPU updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, the game control CPU performs an effect control command control process for sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer (S28).

  Further, the game control CPU performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  The game control CPU also sets award balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, and 39a. Sphere processing is executed (S30). Specifically, the game control CPU responds to winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23 and the winning port switches 29a, 30a, 33a, 39a being turned on. The payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the game control CPU does not turn on the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. / Output processing for outputting the contents related to OFF to the output port is executed (S31).

  Further, the game control CPU sets special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in accordance with the value of the special symbol process flag in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data. (S32). For example, when the start flag set in the special symbol process is set, the game control CPU is set to 0.2 seconds if the variation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set. Each time, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. In addition, the game control CPU outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, so that the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b have the first special symbol display unit 8b. The variable display of the symbol and the second special symbol is executed.

  Further, the game control CPU sets the normal symbol display control data for displaying the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data. (S33). For example, when the start flag for normal symbol variation is set, the game control CPU displays the normal symbol variation speed every 0.2 seconds until the end flag is set (“○” and “×”). ), The value of the display control data set in the output buffer (for example, 1 indicating “◯” and 0 indicating “X”) is switched every 0.2 seconds. . In addition, the game control CPU executes a normal symbol effect display on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends.
Triggered by the start prize, the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b starts to display a special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) for a predetermined time (variation time). ), The stop symbol which is the result of the special symbol variation display is stopped (displayed). If it is decided to win, a special special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed. If it is determined to be off, special symbols other than the jackpot symbol are stopped and displayed. When the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state.

  In this embodiment, eight types of numbers “1” to “8” are set as special symbols. Among the special symbols “1” to “8”, “1”, “2” are 16R probability variation A big hit symbols, “3”, “4” are 16R probability variation B big hit symbols, “5”, “6”. Is set to the short-term big hit symbol at 16R, “7” is suddenly changed to the big hit symbol (2R probability big hit symbol), and “8” is set to the off symbol. “R” indicates a round. Therefore, for example, 16R indicates that the number of rounds is 16.

  When the 16R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the jackpot gaming state is entered, and the open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winnings is generated, the unit round is started to change to the first state that is advantageous to the player in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in an open state. . In the 16R jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds is 16, and continuous control can be repeated from the first round to the 16th round.

  In addition, when the symbol of the probability change big hit is suddenly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state (2R big hit state) in which the number of rounds is two. In the 2R big hit state, the opening time of the open / close plate in each round is shorter (for example, 0.5 seconds) than in the 16R big hit state or the 16R big hit state. Suddenly probable big hit is a round in which the variable winning ball apparatus 20 opens for a short time, which is executed as few times as 2 times, and since it becomes probable after the big hit gaming state ends, the impression that suddenly probable changed state is given. Because it is a big hit that you give, it is called a sudden probability change big hit.

  In addition, after all types of jackpot gaming state are completed, the gaming state is controlled to the time-short state. In the short time state, the variation time of the special symbol in the variation display of the special symbol is shortened as compared with the normal state (state that is not the probability variation state or the short time state). Further, in the time-short state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased (increased) compared to when the time is not the time-short state. In the short-time state, for example, either a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of special symbol variation display is executed and the variation display result is “big hit”, either condition is satisfied first. When it ends. In addition, after the big hit state is ended, the normal state may be set instead of the time reduction state.

  When it is determined to control the gaming state to the probability changing state, the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation state continues until, for example, a jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variation display result.

  Further, in the probability variation state, the probability of determining a big hit is higher than in the low probability state (normal state). For example, it is 10 times. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of predetermined jackpot determination values is 10 times that in the normal state. In addition, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. That is, the start winning opening 13 is easily opened, and the start winning is likely to occur. Specifically, in the probability variation state, the number of predetermined determination values per normal symbol is larger than that in the normal state. Further, in addition to increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the number of times or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, or the number of times and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. You may increase. Further, even in the short time state, the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, the number of opening or the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the number of opening and opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is increased. You may spend more time. In this embodiment, in the probability variation state, in addition to an increase in the probability that the big symbol is determined, an example in which the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased is shown. However, in the probability variation state, it is sufficient that at least the probability of being determined as a big hit is high.

  In the display area of the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in response to the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. That is, in the display area of the effect display device 9, based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, the variation of the effect symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. For example, the stop symbols of the effect symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the order of “left” → “right” → “middle”. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined order, or “left”, “middle”, and “right” The stop symbols may be stopped and displayed simultaneously in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  The period from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol until the stop symbol is derived and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R (variable display period = variable time) Thus, the variation display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display state in which the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. A specific reach for performing such a special performance is called a special reach (super reach or premium reach). The special reach may be set so that it is always selected and displayed when it is a big hit.

  In addition, during the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, it is possible that the variation display state of the production symbol may become the reach state, and that the variation display result may be a big hit symbol. There may be a case where an effect for notifying the player is given in accordance with a variation display mode of the symbol. In this embodiment, effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed.

  In the “slip” effect, the effect symbols are changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then two or more symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “left”) are displayed. After the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the symbol display areas (for example, “1” or “2”) are displayed. For example, after changing the effect symbol again in one or both of the “left” symbol display area 9L and the “right” symbol display area 9R, in the present embodiment the “right” symbol display area 9R) By making the stop display, the effect display for changing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed. Note that the player can not confirm (final stop) the effect symbol that has been stopped and displayed, such as by displaying fluctuation fluctuation in the temporary stop display, or changing the effect symbol again after a short temporary stop. It is preferable to do. In addition, the effect design may be re-variable after the effect design is temporarily stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the stop-displayed effect design has been confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” effect, the effect symbol is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R based on the fact that the start condition of the special symbol variable display is satisfied once. After the change (initial change), the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then the effect symbols are changed (re-variable) in all the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R again. The effect display to be performed is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times).

  Various control contents in the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are determined at random based on the following random number values. Whether or not the jackpot is determined, for example, whether or not the jackpot determination random number generated by being extracted from a jackpot determination random counter such as a random number circuit matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. To be determined. The big hit type when it is determined to be a big hit, the random value for big hit type determination generated by extracting from the random counter for big hit type determination corresponds to each of a plurality of big hit types It is determined based on which of the determined jackpot type determination values matches. The special symbol jackpot symbol is a random symbol value for jackpot symbol determination generated by being extracted from the random counter for special symbol determination except for the sudden probability variation jackpot symbol (only “7” is determined). For each jackpot type, it is determined based on which of the symbol judgment values predetermined for each of the plurality of jackpot symbols matches. Since only “8” is determined as the special symbol loss symbol, the determination based on the random number value is not performed.

  The variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol is selected from a plurality of variation pattern types including a variation pattern to be reached, and then selected from among a plurality of variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern type. It is determined based on selecting and determining one variation pattern. The variation pattern type is a type in which a large classification (type) of variation patterns classified into a plurality of types of variation pattern types based on the variation pattern effect mode is specified.

  When it is determined to be out of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern type is extracted from a random counter for variation pattern type determination, and a random number value for variation pattern type determination generated by a random counter for variation pattern type is a plurality of variation patterns. It is determined based on which of the variation pattern type determination values determined corresponding to each type matches. The variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern type is a variation pattern determination in which a random value for variation pattern determination generated by being extracted from a variation pattern determination random counter is determined corresponding to each of a plurality of variation patterns. Determined based on which of the values matches. As described above, when the variation pattern is out of the range, the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern type determination unit, and the variation pattern determination unit determines one variation pattern belonging to the type determined by the variation pattern type determination unit. The determination in two steps is performed by determining by the above.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determination, the variation pattern type is changed to the determined big hit type based on the data specifying the big hit type determined using the random counter for determining the big hit type. The variation pattern type determined correspondingly is determined. The variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern type is determined using a variation pattern determination random counter in the same manner as when the variation pattern is determined to be out of sync. As described above, when a big hit is made, the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern type determination unit, and the variation pattern determination unit determines one variation pattern type belonging to the type determined by the variation pattern type determination unit. A two-stage decision is made that is determined by

  Whether or not to use reach in the special symbol fluctuation display is determined by whether or not the reach determination random value generated by extraction from the reach determination random counter matches the predetermined reach determination value. It may be determined based on whether or not.

  Whether or not to win the normal symbol is determined by whether or not the random number for big hit determination generated by being extracted from the random counter for normal symbol determination matches the predetermined normal symbol determination value. It is decided based on.

  Such various random counters are incremented by one every predetermined time, such as every 2 msec, and are added and updated from the lower limit value to the upper limit value, and then repeatedly updated from the lower limit value to a predetermined numerical range. In the numerical data updating means, the updating of the numerical data is repeated and extracted at an extraction timing that can be generated randomly for each random counter, for example, so that a random value can be generated.

  In S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 3, the game control microcomputer counts up (adds 1) a random counter for generating a jackpot type determination random number and a normal symbol determination random number. . That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may use random numbers other than said random number.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a table used when the game control microcomputer performs jackpot determination and jackpot type determination. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. FIG. 4B is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure jackpot type determination table. FIG. 4C is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure jackpot type determination table.

  The jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 4 (A) includes a normal jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. In the normal jackpot determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 4 (A) is set as the big hit determination value, and in the probability change big hit determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 4 (A). Each numerical value is set as a big hit judgment value. As shown in FIG. 4 (A), more jackpot determination values are set when the probability is changing than when the time is normal.

  In the jackpot determination, it is determined whether or not the value extracted from the random counter for jackpot determination according to the start winning prize matches the jackpot determination value set according to whether the value is in the normal state or the probability variation state. Is done. When the value extracted from the big hit determination random counter is “1020 to 1059” or “13320 to 13477”, it is determined as a big hit regardless of whether or not it is a probability change. Determination values within the range of “1020 to 1059” or “13320 to 13477” are common jackpot determination values regardless of the probability state. The “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B indicate the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol.

  When it is determined that the value extracted from the jackpot determination random counter matches the jackpot determination value, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. When the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the type of jackpot is determined using the second special chart jackpot type determination table of FIG. The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 4B is an extracted value from the random counter for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variation display result of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 4 (C) is an extracted value from the random counter for jackpot type determination when it is determined that the variation display result of the second special symbol is a jackpot symbol. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the type of jackpot.

  Each jackpot type determination table is a numerical value to be compared with the extracted value of the random counter for determining the jackpot type, and corresponds to each of 16R probability variation big hit A, 16R probability variation big hit B, sudden probability variation big hit, and 16R hourly big hit. A jackpot type judgment value is set. 16R probability variation jackpot B has a promotion effect indicating whether or not it is promoted to a probability variation jackpot from an unknown state whether or not it is a probability variation jackpot in the jackpot gaming state, and an effect (promotion with promotion) is promoted to a probability variation jackpot. A jackpot to be done. On the other hand, in the 16R hourly jackpot, a promotion effect indicating whether or not to be promoted to a probable big hit from an unknown state whether or not it is a promising big hit in the big hit gaming state is performed, but as a result, there is no promotion (not promoted) as a result Is a big hit. In the game control microcomputer, it is determined to control to the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the extracted values from the random counter for jackpot type determination match. The 16R probability variation big hit A is a big hit where no promotion effect is performed in the big hit gaming state.

  In the second special figure jackpot type determination table, the number of determination values of “16R probability variation big hit B” is set larger than that in the first special figure jackpot type determination table. In the first special figure jackpot type determination table, the number of determination values of “sudden probability change big hit” is set larger than that in the second special figure jackpot type determination table. As will be described later, the sudden probability change big hit is a hit where a winning ball cannot be obtained substantially because the number of rounds is small and the opening and closing time of the opening and closing plate is set to be extremely short. Therefore, during the probability change or during the short time, the number of winnings at the second start winning opening 14 is increased, the rate of occurrence of sudden probability variation big hit is reduced, and the rate of occurrence of 16R probability variation big hit B is improved. For this reason, for example, it is possible to increase the degree of advantage for the player when the probabilistic big hits continue, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the first special figure jackpot type determination table and the second special figure jackpot type determination table, the ratio of the “special change” jackpot type is selected for the first special symbol and the “special change” is set for the second special symbol. The ratio for selecting the big hit type is set to be equal.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern type determination table and a variation pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, a large classification (type) of a variation pattern such as the presence / absence of reach, the type of reach, the presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, the number of times of variation in a pseudo-ream, and the like is specified by the variation pattern type. Variation patterns are classified into a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern effects. The variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern determination table are stored in a ROM serving as storage means of the game control microcomputer.

  5A shows a loss variation pattern type determination table and a loss variation pattern determination table which are used when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination is a shift. Further, (B) shows a big hit variation pattern type determination table and a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is determined that the big hit is determined as a result of the big hit determination.

  In each of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the column described as “type” is a column indicating the variation pattern type determination table, and the column described as “variation pattern” is the variation pattern determination. It is a column indicating a table. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 5A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “normal variation” are “normal variation 1” and “normal variation 2”.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), in the variation pattern type determination table at the time of loss, “normal fluctuation”, “normal special fluctuation”, “normal reach”, “super-reach without pseudo-continuous”, “super-reach once super-reach” The variation pattern type determination value is assigned to each type of “pseudo-continuous twice super reach” and “pseudo-continuous three times super reach”. A variation pattern determination value is assigned and set to each variation pattern in each type.

  The type of “normal fluctuation” is a type to which a fluctuation pattern that is a normal special fluctuation and a normal fluctuation that does not reach reach belongs. The types of “normal special fluctuations” are, for example, sudden gusset (a fluctuation pattern that appears to be a sudden probability change big hit and does not actually become a sudden sudden change big hit), and is reached by the last revariation when a revariation is performed in a pseudo-ream. This is a type to which a variation pattern of a special normal variation that does not become reach, such as a variation pattern that does not become, belongs.

  The type of “normal reach” is a type to which normal reach, which is a fluctuation pattern that stops without performing a special reach effect, although it reaches during the change. “Super-reach without pseudo-ream” is a type to which a variation pattern that becomes super-reach when a pseudo-ream is not performed belongs. The “pseudo-continuous once super reach” is a type to which a variation pattern that becomes super reach in the last re-variation when re-variation is performed once in the pseudo-ream belongs. “Pseudo-continuous twice super reach” is a type to which a variation pattern that becomes super reach in the last re-variation when re-variation is performed twice in the pseudo-ream belongs. “Pseudo-ream three-time super reach” is a type to which a variation pattern that becomes super-reach in the last re-variation when re-variation is performed three times in a pseudo-ream belongs.

  In the variation pattern column, “normal” indicates normal reach. “Super A” indicates, for example, super reach A in which the first character is displayed. “Super B” indicates, for example, the super reach B where the second character is displayed. In addition, “frame” of “1 frame” and “2 frames” indicates the number of shifts (the number of symbols) of the symbols that are out of the jackpot symbol in the effect symbol. In other words, the production symbols are cyclically displayed in the order of the predetermined symbols as described above, and the number of symbols in the order of symbols from the jackpot symbol is changed to “coma”. ". Therefore, for example, “one frame before” indicates one symbol (one frame) before the big hit symbol. Further, “after one frame” indicates one symbol (one frame) after the big hit symbol.

  In FIG. 5A, since it is a variation pattern used at the time of deviation, the ratio of variation patterns that do not reach such as “normal variation” and “normal special variation” is selected as “normal reach”, “ More than the ratio at which the variation patterns to reach reach such as “no pseudo-ream superreach”, “pseudo-ream 1 super-reach”, “pseudo-ream 2 super-reach”, and “pseudo-ream 3 super-reach” are selected. The variation pattern type determination value is assigned to be higher. In addition, the ratio of the normal fluctuation pattern that does not reach reach is “normal reach”, “super-reach without pseudo-ream”, “pseudo-ream 1 super-reach”, “pseudo-ream 2-super-reach”, and “ The variation pattern type determination value is assigned so as to be higher than the rate at which the variation pattern that reaches the reach such as “pseudo-continuous three times super reach” is selected. Also, in FIG. 5A, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern that becomes normal reach, such as “normal reach” among the fluctuation patterns that become reach, is selected as “super-reaching without pseudo-continuous”, “pseudo-continuous 1”. The variation pattern type determination value is set to be higher than the rate at which the variation patterns that become super reach, such as “super-reach times”, “pseudo-continuous super-reach”, and “pseudo-continuous 3-times super-reach” are selected. Allocated.

  In FIG. 5A, for each variation pattern type, a plurality of types of variation patterns belonging to each type are assigned variation pattern determination values at a predetermined ratio, for example, the selected ratio is different. For example, a variation pattern in which the number of pseudo-reams is large in the types of “no-ream super-reach”, “pseudo-ream super-reach”, “pseudo-ream 2-super-reach”, and “pseudo-ream 3 super-reach”. The variation pattern judgment value is assigned so that the ratio of selection of “Super B” is higher than “Super A” and the variation pattern judgment value is assigned so that the number of missed frames is smaller as the type is selected. ing.

  In such outlier variation pattern type determination table and outlier variation pattern determination table, when changing the variation pattern type and the appearance ratio of the variation pattern at the time of development of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data setting can be changed as follows. That's fine. For example, if you want to change the appearance ratio of the quasi-continuous number of times, such as changing the appearance ratio of the fluctuation pattern of the quasi-continuous one time for the variation patterns with different quasi-continuous numbers, such as the variation pattern types of the quasi-continuous one to three In the variation pattern type determination table, the data for changing the allocation of the variation pattern type determination value in the “pseudo-continuous one-time super reach”, “pseudo-continuous two-time super-reach”, and “pseudo-continuous three-time super reach” Change the settings. In this case, if the selection ratio of the corresponding fluctuation pattern type such as the fluctuation pattern type of the first to third pseudo-continuations is changed, the selection ratio of other fluctuation pattern types such as “normal reach” is not adjusted. In addition, it is possible to change the appearance ratios of the variation patterns having different numbers of pseudo-continuations without individually adjusting the selection ratios of the variation patterns belonging to the various types of variation patterns of the first to third pseudo-continuations. In addition, for example, if it is desired to change the appearance ratio of the fluctuation pattern of “Super A”, in the fluctuation pattern determination table, the data setting change for changing the allocation of the fluctuation pattern determination value within the fluctuation pattern type of each super reach is changed. Just do it. In this case, if the variation pattern selection ratio within the corresponding variation pattern type is changed, the variation pattern appearance ratio can be changed without adjusting the variation pattern selection ratio of other variation pattern types. it can. In this way, when there is a variation pattern that you want to change the setting, if you change the setting for the variation pattern that is the target of the setting change, you can change the setting without having to adjust the selection ratio of the variation pattern that is not the target of the setting change. Therefore, the setting burden at the time of development of a pachinko machine is reduced. The effects obtained for such a deviation variation pattern type determination table and a deviation variation pattern determination table are the same for the big hit hour variation pattern type judgment table and the big hit hour variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 5B. Can get to.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, in the big hit hour variation pattern type determination table, “16R probability variation A”, “16R probability variation B” (with promotion), “16R time variation” (without promotion), and “surprise” Each is set as a type.

  The type of “16R probability variation A” is a type to which the various normal reach executed when the 16R probability variation big hit A and the variation patterns serving as various super reach belong. The type of “16R probability variation B” is a type to which the various normal reach executed when the 16R probability variation big hit B and the variation patterns serving as various super reach belong. The type of “16R time shortening” is a type to which various normal reach executed when the 16R time short hit is hit and a variation pattern to be various super reach belong. The type of “surprising accuracy” is a type to which a variation pattern (sudden probability variation 1 and sudden probability variation 2) executed when a sudden probability variation is a big hit belongs.

  In the variation pattern column of FIG. 5B, a variation pattern that does not indicate “pseudo-continuous” is a variation pattern that does not become a pseudo-continuous, and a variation pattern that becomes a pseudo-continuous (such as “pseudo-continuous once”) ( The number of times is the number of times re-variation is performed. Moreover, in addition to “pseudo-run” like “pseudo-run once Super A”, a variation pattern in which the type of reach such as “normal” “super A” is shown is simulated. And, in the last re-variation of the pseudo-ream, the variation pattern becomes the kind of reach shown. For example, the variation pattern of “quadruple four times per super A” is a variation pattern that becomes super reach A in the last revariation and becomes a big hit when revariation is performed four times in the pseudorend.

  In the variation pattern column of FIG. 5B, the same variation pattern as the variation pattern name shown in the variation pattern column of FIG. 5A, such as “Normal”, “Super A”, and “Super B”. The name variation pattern is a variation pattern in which variation display is executed in the same variation manner. For example, the quasi-continuous one-time super A in the variation pattern column of FIG. 5B is “super-A” of the type “pseudo-continuous one-time super reach” shown in the variation pattern column of FIG. This is a variation pattern in which variation display is executed in the same variation manner as the variation pattern. As a result, even when a big hit or a loss occurs, the variation display is performed in the same variation manner until a certain amount of time elapses when the variation display is executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being informed immediately.

  In the variation pattern column of FIG. 5B, “pseudo-continuous four times super A” and “pseudo-continuous four times super A” are variation patterns that are selected only when a big hit is made. Therefore, when the re-variation of the quasi-continuous is executed four times in the variation display, it is always a big hit.

  In FIG. 5 (B), since it is a fluctuation pattern used at the time of big hit, “normal reach”, “super-ream without super-reach”, “pseudo-ream 1 super-reach”, “pseudo-ream 2-super-reach”, and The percentage of variation patterns that will reach you, such as “Pseudo-Triple Super Reach”, is selected more than the percentage of variation patterns that do not reach, such as “Normal Variation” and “Normal Special Variation”. The variation pattern determination value is assigned so as to be higher. In this way, when a big hit is made, compared to the case of a loss, the percentage of the variation pattern that will be reached is higher, so the fluctuation display is executed with the fluctuation pattern that will be reached, so that Can raise the sense of expectation.

  In addition, a fluctuation pattern that leads to reach such as “normal reach”, “super-reach without pseudo-ream”, “pseudo-ream 1 super-reach”, “pseudo-ream 2 super-reach”, and “pseudo-ream 3 super-reach”. The variation pattern determination value is assigned so that the ratio at which the is selected is higher than the ratio at which the normal variation pattern that is not reach is selected. Further, in FIG. 5B, among the fluctuation patterns to be reached, “pseudo-continuous super reach”, “pseudo-continuous super-reach”, “pseudo-continuous 2-super-reach”, and “pseudo-continuous 3” The variation pattern type judgment value is set so that the rate at which the variation pattern that becomes super reach such as “Super Reach” is selected is higher than the rate at which the variation pattern that becomes normal reach such as “Normal reach” is selected. Allocated. In this way, when a big hit is made, the percentage of selection of the fluctuation pattern that becomes super reach is higher when the reach is reached than when it is lost, so the fluctuation display is executed with the fluctuation pattern that becomes super reach. Thus, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be further increased.

  In addition, in the table of FIG. 5A, the table of FIG. 5B has a higher ratio of determining the pseudo-variation variation pattern as the variation pattern than the table of FIG. A variation pattern type determination value is set, and a variation pattern type determination value is set in the table of FIG. Further, the table of FIG. 5B is more variable than the table of FIG. 5A so that the average value of the number of re-variations when the pseudo-variation variation pattern is determined is increased as the variation pattern. The variation pattern type determination value is set in the table of FIG. 5 (A), and the variation pattern type determination value is set in the table of FIG. 5 (B). This increases the player's expectation for the big hit when the fluctuation pattern of the pseudo-ream is executed, and further increases the player's expectation for the big hit as the number of re-variations in the pseudo-ream increases. Can be increased.

  In the above-described special symbol process (S26), a process of extracting a value of a predetermined random counter is performed at a timing before the variable display is executed, and based on the extracted value, as shown in FIG. Processing for determining the variation pattern is performed using the table shown.

  When it is determined that the big hit is determined to be out of place, a process for extracting numerical data from a random counter for determining the variation pattern type is performed, and a process for selecting the variation pattern type determination table at the time of loss is shown in FIG. And a process of determining the variation pattern type using the deviation variation pattern type determination table based on the extracted value. Then, processing for extracting numerical data from a random counter for determining a variation pattern is performed, and processing for selecting a variation pattern determination table at the time of deviation is performed as shown in FIG. 5A. Based on the extracted value, determination is made as described above. For the changed variation pattern type, a variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table at the time of loss.

  Further, when it is determined that a big hit is made based on the big hit determination result, a process for selecting the big hit hour variation pattern type determination table of FIG. A process of determining a variation pattern type determined corresponding to the determined jackpot type is performed. Then, processing for extracting numerical data from the random counter for determining the fluctuation pattern is performed, and processing for selecting the fluctuation pattern determination table for big hits in FIG. 5B is performed. A process for determining a variation pattern is performed using a table.

  In the table shown in FIG. 5, the example in which the variation pattern type and the variation pattern are determined regardless of the current gaming state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern type and the variation pattern may be determined using a table corresponding to the current gaming state. For example, a table may be provided for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern according to each of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short time state of the game state.

  Further, in the table shown in FIG. 5A, an example has been described in which, when the variation pattern type is determined to be pseudo-continuous, only the pseudo-variable variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern. In other words, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not to become a pseudo-continuous by determining the variation pattern type. However, as in the table shown in FIG. 5B, the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous may not be determined only by determining the variation pattern type, and may be configured to be specified by performing variation pattern selection. For example, one variation pattern type specifies a plurality of types of patterns including a pseudo-ream (including a plurality of types of pseudo-reams with different numbers of re-variations) and a variation other than a pseudo-ream (normal reach, super reach, etc.). It's okay. Then, the presence or absence of a pseudo-series may be specified depending on whether or not a pseudo-series variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern.

  In addition, the classification of the variation pattern types may be one type that has the same super reach type (super reach A or the like) when reaching the reach state. In addition, the determination value used for the variation pattern type determination may be set to be different depending on the number of reserved memories when the variation display start condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the means for determining the fluctuation pattern includes a means for determining the fluctuation pattern type (a process for determining the fluctuation pattern type), and a means for determining the fluctuation pattern (a process for determining the fluctuation pattern). It is divided into. As a result, multiple types of variation patterns can be set and selectively selected by a combination of the number of variation pattern types that can be determined by the unit that determines the variation pattern type and the number of variation patterns that can be determined by the unit that determines the variation pattern. Can be used. In addition, only by changing the type determination rate in the means for determining the change pattern type, the change pattern appears for each change pattern type without changing the rate of selecting each change pattern belonging to each change pattern type. You will be able to change the percentage. Thereby, regarding the variation pattern, the change setting of the number of variation patterns that can be executed and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the variation pattern become easy. Therefore, in the development stage of the gaming machine, it is possible to relax the restriction of the setting that occurs when setting the number of executable variation patterns and setting the appearance rate of variation patterns for the variation patterns. The design can be simplified in the development stage of the machine.

  When the variation pattern is determined using the table shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern is used as an effect control command indicating the start of the change display from the game control microcomputer to the effect control microcomputer. Sent. Then, when the production control microcomputer receives the production control command including such a variation pattern command, it analyzes the instruction content of the received command, and in response to the received command, the decorative design and the production design In addition to the control, sound output control from the speaker 27 and light emission control of various lamps are performed.

  Next, the operation of an effect control microcomputer (specifically, an effect control CPU) as effect control means will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer. Various software programs such as a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer are constituted by a large number of processing steps, and various processes are performed by executing these processing steps in a predetermined order.

  The effect control CPU starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU clears the flag (S703), and executes the effect control process of S704 to S709.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, a first decorative symbol display control process is performed (S706). In the first decorative symbol display control process, display control of the first decorative symbol display 9a is executed. Further, a second decorative symbol display control process is performed (S707). In the second decorative symbol display control process, display control of the second decorative symbol display 9b is executed. Further, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the combined hold storage display unit 18c is executed (S708). Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter (random counter) for generating a random number used for determining the aspect of the effect or the like is executed (S709). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702. As in the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 560, the first ornament symbol display control process and the second ornament symbol display control process are made common, that is, realized by one program module. Thus, the capacity of the program executed by the production control microcomputer 100 may be reduced.

  Next, a random counter used for determining the aspect of production will be described. The stop symbol derived and displayed as the display result of the effect symbol is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol generated by being extracted from the random counter for determining the effect symbol corresponding to each of the plurality of stop symbols. It is determined on the basis of which of the determined symbol determination values is determined.

  The type of pre-reach notice, which will be described later as a type of jackpot notice effect, is a random value for pre-reach notice type determination that is generated by extracting a random counter for pre-reach notice type determination. The determination is made based on which of the pre-reach notice type determination values determined correspondingly matches. In addition, for such a pre-reach pre-notice notice pattern, a random value for pre-reach pre-announce pattern determination generated by extracting a random counter for pre-reach pre-announce pattern determination corresponds to each of multiple pre-announce patterns. It is determined on the basis of which of the pre-reach notice determination values determined in accordance with this.

  As a type of jackpot announcement effect, the type of the after-reach notice is described later. The determination is made based on which one of the post-reach notice type determination values determined correspondingly matches. In addition, such a pre-reach pre-notification pattern is determined by extracting a random counter for determining pre-reach pre-notification patterns. It is determined based on which of the post-reach notice determination values determined in accordance with whether or not it matches.

  As for a type of promotion effect described later as a kind of effect in the big hit gaming state, a random value for promotion type determination generated by extracting a random counter for promotion type determination corresponds to each of a plurality of types. It is determined based on which of the determined promotion type determination values matches. In addition, for such an effect pattern of promotion effect, a random value for promotion effect pattern determination generated by extracting a random counter for promotion effect pattern determination is determined corresponding to each of a plurality of effect patterns. It is determined on the basis of which of the determined production pattern determination values matches.

  Next, the notice effect of the jackpot notice determined to be executed in the effect control microcomputer will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a big hit notice, in the variable display that reaches the reach state, the pre-reach notice that is executed at the timing before the reach state is reached, and the post-reach notice that is executed at the timing after the reach state is reached, Either one or both can be performed. These jackpot announcements are decided at random using a random counter in the production control microcomputer as to whether or not to execute the announcement and the announcement pattern to be executed.

  Based on the received effect control command, the effect control microcomputer confirms whether or not the change pattern of the change display to be executed is a change pattern that reaches a reach (hereinafter referred to as reach change pattern). When the change pattern is a reach change pattern, whether or not to execute a notice for each jackpot notice of the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice is determined, and when the notice is executed, the notice pattern is determined.

  Specifically, each of the notice patterns in the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice is selected from one of a plurality of notice types and then one of a plurality of notice patterns belonging to the decided notice type. It is determined based on selecting and determining one notice pattern. The notice type is a type in which a large classification (type) of notice patterns classified into a plurality of kinds of notice patterns based on the aspect of the effect of the notice pattern is specified.

  In the production control microcomputer, the pre-reach notice type is determined using the pre-reach notice type determination table, and the pre-reach notice pattern is determined using the pre-reach notice pattern determination table.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a part of the pre-reach notice type determination table and the pre-reach notice pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the pre-reach notice, the type of the pre-reach notice, and the major classification (type) of the pre-reach notice pattern are specified by the pre-reach notice type. The pre-reach notice pattern is classified into a plurality of kinds of notice types based on the effect of the pre-reach notice pattern. The pre-reach notice type determination table and the pre-reach notice pattern determination table are stored in a ROM as storage means of the effect control microcomputer.

  Similar to the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 5, the pre-reach advance notice type determination table and the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table used when it is determined that the result is determined to be out of hit, This is divided into a big hit pre-reach notice type determination table used when it is determined that a big hit is made as a result of the determination. More specifically, in each of the pre-reach time advance notice type determination table and the jackpot time pre-reach notice type determination table, for example, “normal”, “super A”, and The determination table is divided for each type of reach such as “Super B”. Each of the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table and the jackpot pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table can be determined based on the type of reach state, and the notice type to be executed can be determined from a plurality of types of notices. Data is set.

  As the pre-reach notice pattern determination table, similarly to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. It is divided into a big hit hour pre-reach notice pattern judgment table used when a big hit is determined as a result of the big hit judgment. More specifically, in each of the pre-reach pre-reach notice pattern determination table and the big hit pre-reach notice pattern determination table, for example, as in the table of FIG. The determination table is divided for each type of notice such as “branch step-up” and “line”.

  In FIG. 7, as a part of the pre-reach notice type determination table and the pre-reach notice pattern determination table, a table used when the change pattern becomes a big hit and the change pattern of super reach A is selected is shown. Yes.

  In FIG. 7, the column labeled “type” is a column indicating a pre-reach notice pattern type determination table (part), and the column labeled “notice pattern” is a pre-reach notice pattern determination table (one table). Part). The notice patterns shown corresponding to each type in the pre-reach notice pattern determination table are notice patterns belonging to each type. For example, as an example, the notice pattern belonging to the type of “push button” is “push button chance A”, “push button chance B”, and “push button chance C”.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the pre-reach notice pattern type determination table, “not notice”, “push button”, “step-up”, “branch step-up”, and “line” are assigned to each type before reach. The notice type judgment value is assigned and set. In the pre-reach notice pattern determination table, pre-reach notice pattern determination values are assigned and assigned to a plurality of notice patterns belonging to each notice pattern type. For example, for a notice pattern belonging to the type of “push button”, for example, the notice pattern before reach is given to each notice pattern of “push button chance A”, “push button chance B”, and “push button chance C”. Pattern judgment values are assigned and set.

  The “no notice” type is a type indicating that the pre-reach notice is not executed. The type of “push button” is a type to which a notice pattern (push button chances A to C) of a push button chance notice that executes a notice effect according to the operation of the operation button 130 belongs. The type of “step-up” is a type to which a notice pattern (step-up 1st to 5th steps) of a step-up notice that executes a notice effect for stepping up the notice mode in a plurality of stages of notice steps belongs. The type of “branch step up” is a type to which a notice pattern (branch step up two stages, three stages) to which a notice step branches in a step up notice belongs.

  The above-mentioned step-up notice is a notice effect indicating that there is a possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the effect changes step by step from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined system. When controlled to a big hit gaming state, the effect changes to a predetermined stage at a higher rate than when not controlled to the big hit gaming state. The step-up notice includes a notice effect that performs a normal step-up in which the effect changes stepwise in a predetermined normal system, as in the notice of the notice pattern belonging to the above-mentioned “step-up” type, and the above-mentioned “ As with the notice of the notice pattern belonging to the “branch step-up” type, the stage changes to a stage common to the normal system until a predetermined stage, and the stage is staged in a branch system that changes to a stage different from the normal stage after the predetermined stage. A notice effect that performs a changing branch step-up is included. In this way, as the step-up notice effect, the normal step-up in which the effect changes stepwise in a predetermined normal system, the effect changes to the common system with the normal system until the predetermined stage, and the normal system after the predetermined stage. Since a branch step-up in which the production changes step by step in a branch system that changes to a different production is included, the production is diversified and the player's interest is further improved.

  The type of “line” is a line notice in which a character is displayed and a predetermined line such as a line suggesting a notice accompanying the character is displayed (a line indicating that the line of the character is displayed). Is the type to which the notice pattern (lines 1 to 5) belongs.

  In the column of the notice pattern, “push button chance A” to “push button chance C” indicate notice patterns of a plurality of push button notices having different effects. “Step-up 1 stage” to “step-up 5 stage” indicate different step-up notice notice patterns such that the step-up notice step stage is 1 to 5 stages. “Branch step-up two stages” and “Branch step-up three stages” indicate different branch step-up notice notice patterns, such as two stages and three stages. “Lines 1” to “Lines 5” indicate line-notice patterns for lines that differ in line content and the like.

  In the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table, which differs from the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table, for each type of notice such as “push button chance”, “step-up”, “branch step-up”, and “line” In addition, the pre-reach notice type determination value is assigned so that the selected ratio differs depending on whether it is a big hit or not. As a result, when a big hit is made, the proportion of a specific notice type selected is higher than when it is a loss, so when a notice effect is executed with a specific notice type, the player's expectation for a big hit A feeling can be heightened.

  Also, in the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table, which is different from the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table, when the “push button chance” is a big hit, the push button chance is A <B <C. Pre-reach notice pattern determination values are set so that the selected ratio is high. In addition, when “Step Up” is a big hit, the advance notice is made so that the ratio of selecting the notice pattern becomes high in the relationship of 1 step <2 steps <3 steps <4 steps <5 steps. A pattern judgment value is set. That is, the effect of the “step-up” notice pattern changes to a predetermined stage at a higher rate when controlled to the big hit gaming state than when not controlled to the big hit gaming state. For “branch step-up”, the pre-reach notice pattern determination value is set so that the ratio at which the notice step is selected in the relation of two stages <three stages when the branch step is a big win. In other words, in the “branch step-up” notice pattern, the effect changes to a predetermined stage at a higher rate when controlled to the big hit gaming state than when not controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, when the “line” is a big hit, the pre-reach notice pattern determination value is set so that the ratio of the notice pattern selected in the relation of the line 1 <the line 2 <the line 3 <the line 4 <the line 5> is high. Is set. As a result, when a big hit is made, there is a higher percentage of selection of a specific notice pattern of each notice type than when it is lost, so when a notice effect is executed with a specific notice pattern, Can increase the expectation of the jackpot.

  In the above-described effect control process (S705), a process of extracting a value of a predetermined random counter is performed at a timing before the variable display is executed, and based on the extracted value, as shown in FIG. A notice effect determining process for determining a notice pattern of a notice before reach is performed using the table shown.

  In the notice effect determination process for the pre-reach notice, when the change pattern to be reached is designated by the effect control command and it is designated to be off, the numerical data is obtained from the random counter for judging the pre-reach notice type. In addition to performing the extraction process, the process of selecting the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table is performed, and based on the extracted value, the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table is used to determine the pre-reach notice type. Perform decision processing. Then, in the pre-reach notice effect determination process, the process of extracting numerical data from the random counter for pre-reach notice pattern determination and the process of selecting the pre-reach pre-reach notice pattern determination table are performed and extracted. Based on the value, for the notice type determined as described above, a notice pattern determination process is performed for determining a pre-reach notice pattern using the pre-reach notice pattern pattern.

  In the notice effect determination process for the pre-reach notice, when the change pattern to be reached is designated by the effect control command and the big hit is designated, the numerical data is obtained from the random counter for judging the pre-reach notice type. Perform the process of extracting, perform the process of selecting the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table, and based on the extracted value, use the pre-reach pre-reach notice type determination table to determine the pre-reach notice type Perform decision processing. Then, in the pre-reach notice effect determination process, the process of extracting numerical data from the random counter for pre-reach notice pattern determination and the process of selecting the pre-reach pre-reach notice pattern determination table are performed. Based on the value, a notice pattern determination process is performed for the notice type determined as described above, using the pre-reach notice pattern determination table before the big hit, to determine the notice pattern before reach.

  The pre-reach advance notice based on the pre-reach advance notice pattern determined in this way is performed at a predetermined timing before the reach state is established by the advance effect execution process including the step of performing the pre-reach advance notice in the effect control process (S705). Executed.

  Next, a specific example of the “branch step-up” notice pattern will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the notice pattern of “branch step up”. In FIG. 8, a two-step advance notice pattern is shown as an example.

  Referring to FIG. 8, in the notice pattern of “branch step up”, for example, after reaching the reach state, character image A is displayed on effect display device 9 at the stage before the branch step up. The character image A is a character common to the character image displayed in the first step of the step-up of the step-up 1 to 5 step-up notice patterns described above. Thereby, in branch step-up, until the stage before branch step-up, an effect common to the notice pattern of step-up 1st stage to 5th stage is performed. Thus, in the notice pattern of “branch step-up”, the stage before the branch step-up is a stage where the same effects as the first stage of step-up of the step-up 1 to 5-step notice patterns are performed. This is the first step in the branch step-up. The player cannot grasp whether the reach branches at this stage. Here, an example is shown in which the notice pattern of “branch step up” changes to a common effect from the first step up to the fifth advance notice pattern that steps up in the normal system. It may be set so as to change to an effect, and the number of stages changing to a common effect may be any number of times as long as it changes to an effect common to the normal system until a predetermined stage. When the first predetermined time T1 elapses after reaching the reach state, the displayed character image A is a character image of the same type as the character image A by the image control in the first step of the branch step-up. A first branch step-up effect that changes to either a character image AA or a character image AB that is another type of character image is performed. Then, after the reach state is reached, when the second predetermined time T2 elapses, the following second branch step-up effect is performed by image control in the second step of branch step-up.

  When the character image AA is displayed, the effect content is changed by changing the character image AAA, which is the same type of character image as the character image AA, or the character image AAB, which is another type of character image. A step-up effect will be performed. When the character image AB is displayed, the content of the effect is obtained by changing to either the character image ABB, which is the same type of character image as the character image AB, or the character image ABA, which is a different type of character image. A step-up effect will be performed. It should be noted that character images other than the character image A are not displayed in the notice pattern in the first step up to the fifth step up. In this way, in the notice pattern of “branch step-up”, the staged effect is stepped in a branch system that changes to an effect different from the normal system, such as the step-up 1 stage to 5 stage notice pattern after the predetermined stage as described above. To change.

  In such a branch step-up notice pattern, when the final step-up effect for stepping up to the character images AAA, AAB, ABB, ABA is performed, a part of the effect content branch destination (for example, the character At the branch destination where the image AAA is displayed, for example, a button notice effect that enables the notice effect to be executed in response to the operation of the operation button 130 as described in the above push button chance is performed. In such a button notice effect, a predetermined notice effect is performed when the operation button 130 is operated within a predetermined period, and a predetermined notice effect is not performed unless the operation button 130 is operated within a predetermined period. Whether or not the operation button 130 has been operated is determined based on an operation detection signal input from the operation button 130 in the effect control microcomputer. Thus, in the branch step-up notice pattern, the button notice effect is provided at the branch destination of the effect contents, so that the effect is diversified and the interest of the player is improved. In addition, when it is determined to be a big hit, compared with the case of losing, by setting a higher ratio of selecting the branch destination provided with the button notice effect as the branch destination of the production content, When the button notice effect is displayed as a branch destination of the effect contents, the expectation that becomes a big hit increases, so that the interest of the player can be further improved. In addition, since the branch step-up notice effect type includes a plurality of branch step-ups in which the notice step branches into a plurality, the effects are diversified and the player's interest is further improved.

  Further, in the above-described three steps of branch step-up, branch step-up as shown in FIG. 8 is executed up to three steps.

  In the branch step-up notice pattern, the button notice effect need not be provided at the branch destination of the effect contents. Also, in the branch step-up notice pattern, a button notice effect may be provided for all of the branch destinations of the effect contents. In the button notice effect, a predetermined notice effect may be performed even when the operation button 130 is not operated within a predetermined time.

  Next, the advance notice after reach will be described. In the effect control microcomputer, the post-reach notice type determination table is used to determine the post-reach notice type determination table, and the post-reach notice pattern determination table is used to determine the post-reach notice pattern.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a post-reach notice type determination table and a post-reach notice pattern determination table. In this embodiment, the classification (classification) of the after-reach notice pattern, such as the presence / absence of the notice after reach and the kind of notice after reach, is specified by the notice type after reach. The after-reach notice pattern is classified into a plurality of kinds of notice types based on the aspect of the post-reach notice pattern. The post-reach notice type determination table and the post-reach notice pattern determination table are stored in a ROM as storage means of the effect control microcomputer.

  As a pre-reach notice type determination table, when a specific condition is satisfied that the result of the display of fluctuations is 400 times consecutively, which is called “400 times hamari”, and that the next big hit has not yet occurred. And a pre-reach reach notice type determination table used for the above-mentioned and a normal reach post-reach notice type determination table used when such a specific condition is not satisfied. When it is determined that each of the post-reach advance notice type determination table and the specific time post-reach notice type determination table is out of place as a result of the jackpot determination, similarly to the variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. Is divided into a post-reach notice type determination table after reach and a jackpot reach post-notice type determination table used when it is determined that a big hit is determined as a result of the big hit determination. A normal-time reachable notice type determination table is provided.

  About the notice type judgment table after the reach at the normal time, the notice type judgment table after the reach at the time of an outage is called the notice type judgment table after the reach at the normal time, and the notice type judgment table after the big hit at the reach is called a notice type judgment table after the big hit at the normal time Called. In addition, the after-reach reach notice type determination table is referred to as the after-reach reach notice type determination table is called the specified after-reach reach notice type determination table. It is called a judgment table. In each of the notice type determination tables, the determination table is divided for each reach type such as “normal”, “super A”, and “super B” as in the table of FIG. 7 described above. . Each of the after-reach reach notice type determination table and the specific reach after-reach notice type determination table is assigned differently based on the type of reach state, so that the notice type to be executed can be determined from a plurality of kinds of notice types. Data is set.

  Further, the post-reach notice pattern determination table includes a specific time post-reach notice pattern determination table used when the above-mentioned specific condition is satisfied, and a normal time used when such specific condition is not satisfied. A reach reach notice pattern determination table is provided. When each of the normal reach post-reach notice pattern determination table and the specific time post-reach notice pattern determination table is determined to be out of place as a result of the jackpot determination, similar to the variation pattern pattern determination table shown in FIG. Are divided into a post-reach notice pattern determination table after reach and a big hit pre-reach notice pattern determination table used when it is determined that a big hit is determined as a result of the big hit determination.

  About the notice pattern judgment table after the reach at the normal time, the notice pattern judgment table after the reach at the time of the miss is called the notice pattern judgment table after the reach at the normal time, and the notice pattern judgment table after the reach at the big hit is the notice pattern judgment table after the reach of the normal hit Called. In addition, regarding the notice pattern determination table after reach at specific time, the notice pattern determination table after reach at the time of failure is referred to as the notice pattern determination table after reach at the specified time, and the notice pattern determination table after reach at the big hit is referred to as the notice pattern after reach at the big hit. It is called a judgment table. In each of the notice pattern determination tables, the determination table is divided for each kind of notice such as “title”, “background change”, and “group”, as in the table of FIG. 7 described above.

  In FIG. 9, (A) is a non-normal reach after-reach notice type determination table and non-normal-reach after-reach notice pattern determination table, and (B) is a big-hit normal-reach advance notice type determination table and a big-hit normal-reach notice pattern. The judgment table, (C) shows a notice type determination after reaching a specific time deviation, and a notice pattern judgment table after a specified time difference, and (D) shows a big hit special time notice type after reaching reach judgment table and a big hit special time notice type after reaching reach judgment table. It is shown. The configuration of FIG. 9 is the same as that of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the post-reach notice type determination value after reach is shown in each of the categories “No notice”, “Title”, and “Background change”. Assigned and set.

  The “no notice” type is a type indicating that no pre-reach notice is executed. The type of “title” is a type to which a notice pattern (titles 1 to 3) of a title notice for executing a notice effect that displays a predetermined title character belongs. The type of “background change” is a type to which a notice pattern (background 1 to 3) of a background change notice that executes a notice effect that changes the background image displayed as the background of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 belongs.

  In the variation pattern column, “Title 1” to “Title 3” indicate notice patterns of a plurality of title notices having different effects. “Background 1” to “Background 3” indicate notification patterns of background notifications having different production modes. In addition, in the post-reach notice pattern determination table, a pre-reach notice pattern determination value is assigned to each of a plurality of notice patterns belonging to each notice pattern type. For example, as an example, for the notice pattern belonging to the “title” type, the notice pattern after reach is assigned to the notice pattern of “title 1”, “title 2”, and “title 3”. Is set.

  In each of (C) outlier specific time reach notice type determination table and (D) jackpot specific time reach notice type determination table, “normal”, “super A”, and “super B”, respectively. For each type of reach, in addition to “No notice”, “Title”, and “Background change”, there is a type of “Group” as a notice type specific to the establishment of specific conditions. Pre-reach notice type judgment value is assigned and set. The type of “group” is a notice pattern of group notice (group 1, group 2, group premium) for executing a notice effect in which a plurality of images of the same or different characters, figures, character strings, etc. are displayed in groups. The type to which it belongs. Thereby, when the above-mentioned specific condition is satisfied, since the notice effect may be executed with the notice type of the notice type that is not displayed when the specific condition is not established, the notice effect can be diversified, The interest of the game can be improved.

  In the (B) jackpot normal time reach notice type determination table, “title premium” as a notice pattern peculiar to the jackpot decision, corresponding to each type of “title” and “background change”, and A notice pattern of “background premium” is provided, and a notice pattern determination value after reach is assigned to each notice pattern. Also, in the (D) jackpot specific time reach after notice type determination table, “notice” corresponding to each type of “title”, “background change”, and “group” is “ Preliminary patterns of “Title Premium”, “Background Premium”, and “Group Premium” are provided, and a pre-reach notice pattern determination value is assigned to each notice pattern. Thereby, when a big hit is made, a notice effect may be executed with a notice pattern that is not displayed when the game is lost, so that the notice effect can be diversified and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the (B) jackpot normal reach after-reach notice type determination table and the (A) out-of-normal reach notice type determination table after the normal reach, for each type of notice such as “title” and “background change”. The notice type determination value is assigned so that the selected ratio differs depending on whether it is a big hit or not. As a result, when a big hit is made, the proportion of a specific notice type selected is higher than when it is a loss, so when a notice effect is executed with a specific notice type, the player's expectation for a big hit A feeling can be heightened.

  Also, (B) big hit normal time post-reach notice pattern determination table and (D) big hit special time reach notice pattern judgment table, (A) off normal time reach notice pattern judgment table and (C) off. In the after-reach after-reach notice pattern determination table, “Title 1 to 3” is set so that when the title is a big hit, the ratio of the notice pattern to be selected is 1 <2 <3. Yes. Further, for “backgrounds 1 to 3”, when the big hit is made, the background is set so that the ratio of selecting the notice pattern is high due to the relationship of 1 <2 <3. In addition, regarding “groups 1 and 2”, when the big hit is made, the group is set so that the ratio of the notice pattern to be selected increases in the relationship of 1 <2. As a result, when a big hit is made, the percentage of selection of a specific notice pattern is higher than when it is a loss, so when a notice effect is executed with a specific notice pattern, the player's expectation for a big hit A feeling can be heightened.

  In the above-described effect control process (S705), a process of extracting a value of a predetermined random counter is performed at a timing before the variable display is executed. A notice effect determining process for determining the notice pattern of the notice after reach is performed using the table shown. The notice effect determining process for determining the notice pattern for the notice after reach is executed after, for example, the notice effect determining process for determining the notice pattern for the notice before reach described above.

  In addition, in the process for determining the pre-reach notice pattern described above, a pre-reach notice pattern is always provided, and when it is decided to execute the pre-reach notice in that notice pattern, the post-reach notice pattern is displayed. A prohibition process is performed so as not to execute the determined process. Note that such prohibition processing may not be performed.

  In the notice effect determination process for the advance notice after reach, when the change pattern to be reached is specified by the effect control command and it is specified to be out of date, numerical data is obtained from the random counter for determining the advance notice type after reach. In addition to performing the extraction process, the process of selecting the after-reach reach notice type determination table is performed, and based on the extracted value, the notice type for determining the advance notice type after reach using the after-reach reach notice type determination table is determined. Perform decision processing. Then, in the notice effect determination process for the advance notice after reaching, the process for extracting numerical data from the random counter for the notice pattern after reaching notice is performed, and the process for selecting the notice pattern determining table after reaching out is performed and extracted. Based on the value, for the notice type determined as described above, the notice pattern determination process for determining the notice pattern after reach is performed using the notice pattern determination table after reach out of reach.

  In the notice effect determination process for the advance notice after reach, when the change pattern to be reached is specified by the effect control command and the big win is specified, the numerical data is obtained from the random counter for the advance notice type determination after reach. In addition to performing the process of extracting, the process of selecting the notice type determination table after reaching the big hit is performed, and the notice type for determining the notice type of the notice after reaching using the notice type determining table after reaching the big hit based on the extracted value Perform decision processing. Then, in the notice effect determination process for the advance notice after reach, the numerical data is extracted from the random counter for the notice pattern after reach notice and the process for selecting the notice pattern judgment table after the big hit is selected and extracted. Based on the value, a notice pattern determining process is performed for the notice type determined as described above, using the notice pattern determining table after reach for big hits to determine the notice pattern after reach.

  The post-reach notice according to the post-reach notice pattern determined in this way is executed at a predetermined timing after the reach state by the notice effect execution process including the step of performing the post-reach notice in the effect control process (S705). The

  In addition, in the above-described effect control process (S705), it is specified that the result of the variable display is not a big hit as a result of the continuous display of 400 times, which is referred to as the above-mentioned “400 times hamari”, and the next big hit has not yet occurred. In order to determine whether or not the condition is satisfied, a Hamari variation number counter is provided that adds and updates the number of variations one by one every time a variation display that causes the display result to be out of order is executed continuously. Based on the displayed display result, the number of times that the variable display in which the display result is out of continuation is continued is counted by the hummary variation number counter. Such a hummary variation counter is reset after the variation display performed when receiving the effect control command instructing that the display result is a big hit.

  As described above, when performing the process of determining the post-reach notice pattern using the post-reach pre-reach notice pattern determination table, it is checked whether the specific condition is satisfied by confirming the count value of the Hamar fluctuation counter. judge. When the specific condition is not satisfied, the notice pattern is determined using the notice type determination table after the detachment normal time reach and the notice pattern determination table after the detachment normal time reach. On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied, the notice pattern is determined using the notice type determination table after reach determination at the time of failure identification and the notice pattern determination table after reach at the time of specification error.

  In addition, as described above, in the case of performing the process for determining the post-reach notice pattern using the post-reach pre-reach notice pattern determination table, it is confirmed whether the specific condition is satisfied by checking the count value of the hummary variation counter. Determine whether. When the specific condition is not satisfied, the notice pattern is determined using the big hit normal time post-reach advance notice type determination table and the big hit normal time post-reach notice pattern determination table. On the other hand, when the specific condition is satisfied, the notice pattern is determined using the jackpot specific time post-reach notice type determination table and the jackpot specific time post-reach notice pattern determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9, the means for determining the notice effect includes means for determining the notice type (process for determining the notice type) and means for determining the notice pattern (process for determining the notice pattern). It is divided into and. As a result, various types of notice patterns are set and selectively used by a combination of the number of notice types that can be determined by the means for determining the notice type and the number of notice patterns that can be determined by the means for determining the notice pattern. Will be able to. In addition, by simply changing the type determination ratio in the means for determining the type of notice, the appearance ratio of the notice pattern for each notice type is changed without changing the ratio of selecting each notice pattern belonging to each notice type. Will be able to. Thereby, regarding the notice pattern, the change setting of the number of notice patterns that can be executed and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the notice pattern are facilitated. Therefore, at the development stage of the gaming machine, it is possible to relax the restriction on the setting that occurs when setting the number of executable notice patterns and the appearance rate of the notice pattern for the notice pattern. The design can be simplified in the development stage of the machine.

  In each notice type determination table and each notice pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9, when changing the notice type and the appearance ratio of the notice pattern when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is developed, the data setting is changed as follows. Just do it. For example, taking the judgment table for the advance notice of reach shown in FIG. 9 as an example, if the appearance ratio of the notice pattern of a certain notice type is changed, such as changing the appearance ratio of the notice pattern of the notice type of “Title”, In the type determination table, the data setting for changing the allocation of the notice type determination value for “title” and “background change” may be changed. In this case, if the selection ratio of the notice type is changed, it is possible to change the appearance ratio of the notice pattern having a different pseudo-continuous number without individually adjusting the selection ratio of the notice pattern belonging to each kind of the notice type. . Also, for example, if it is desired to change the appearance ratio of the notice pattern of “Title 1”, in the notice pattern determination table, the setting change of the data for changing the allocation of the notice pattern determination value within the notice type of each “title” is changed. Just do it. In this case, if the selection ratio of the notice pattern within the corresponding notice type is changed, the appearance ratio of the notice pattern can be changed without adjusting the selection ratio of the notice pattern of other notice types. In this way, if there is a notice pattern that you want to change, you can change the setting without having to adjust the selection ratio of the notice pattern that is not subject to setting change if you change the setting for the notice pattern that is subject to setting change. Therefore, the setting burden at the time of development of a pachinko machine is reduced.

  Note that the notice patterns belonging to various notice types such as the “step-up” notice type and “branch step-up” notice type used for the pre-reach notice effect as described above are the notices belonging to the notice type used for the post-reach notice effect. It may be used as a pattern. Specifically, a notice effect determination process including a notice type determination process and a notice pattern determination process performed for a pre-reach notice and a notice effect execution process are executed. Further, the notice pattern belonging to various notice types such as the notice type of “title” used for the post-reach notice effect as described above may be used as the notice pattern belonging to the notice type used for the pre-reach notice effect. Specifically, a notice effect determination process including a notice type determination process and a notice pattern determination process performed for a notice after reach and a notice effect execution process are executed. Therefore, when the notice pattern belonging to the notice type used for the pre-reach notice effect is used as the notice pattern belonging to the notice type used for the post-reach notice effect, the effect described for the pre-reach notice effect is Can also be obtained. Further, when the notice type used for the post-reach notice effect is used as the notice type used for the pre-reach notice effect, the effect described for the post-reach notice effect can be obtained in the pre-reach notice effect.

  Next, the promotion effect will be described. In the effect control microcomputer, the type of promotion effect is determined using the promotion type determination table, and the effect pattern of promotion effect is determined using the promotion effect pattern determination table.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a promotion type determination table and a promotion effect pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the major classification (type) of the promotion pattern, which is the type of promotion effect, is specified by the promotion type. The promotion effect production patterns are classified into a plurality of types of promotion based on the production mode of the promotion production effect pattern. The promotion type determination table and the promotion effect pattern determination table are stored in ROM as storage means of the effect control microcomputer.

  As the promotion type determination table, there are provided a non-promotion type determination table used when an effect without promotion is performed and a type determination table with promotion used when an effect with promotion is performed. As the promotion effect pattern determination table, there are provided a promotion pattern determination table that is used when an effect without promotion is performed and an effect pattern table with promotion that is used when an effect with promotion is performed.

  In FIG. 10, (A) shows a type determination table without promotion and an effect pattern determination table without promotion, and (B) shows a type determination table with promotion and an effect pattern determination table with promotion.

  In FIG. 10, a column described as “type” is a column indicating a type determination table without promotion or a type determination table with promotion, and a column described as “effect pattern” is an effect pattern determination table without promotion or promotion. It is a column showing a presence pattern determination table. The notice pattern shown corresponding to each type of the determination table of the type classification without promotion and the type determination table with promotion is an effect pattern belonging to each type. For example, as an example, the production patterns belonging to the type of “story” are “enemy A battle defeat” and “enemy B battle defeat”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in the type determination table without promotion, a promotion type determination value is assigned to each type of “story” and “chance notification”. The type of “story” is a type to which an effect pattern (defeating enemy A battle, defeating enemy B battle) of performing a battle effect having a story characteristic as described later belongs. In the effect pattern illustrated as “story”, for example, “enemy A battle defeat” is an effect pattern in which a battle effect with enemy A is performed and defeated and not promoted. Further, in the non-promotion effect pattern determination table, for each non-promotion effect type, a promotion effect pattern determination value is assigned to a plurality of effect patterns to which the effect pattern belongs.

  The type of “chance notification” is a type to which a plurality of types of effect patterns as effect patterns of a chance notification effect for performing a fortune effect as described later belong. In the jackpot gaming state, the chance notification effect pattern shown in the figure is a predetermined single round or a plurality of rounds among 7R (seventh round), 11R (eleventh round), and 16R (16th round). This is an effect pattern indicating whether or not to be promoted. In the effect pattern shown in the figure, “No” indicates that the fortune effect is not executed, and the fortune chance (losing) is data indicating that the result of the fortune draw is out of date. For example, in the production pattern “7R: None 11R: Fortune chance (losing) 16R: None”, the fortune effect is not executed at 7R, the fortune effect is executed at 11R, and the fortune effect is not executed at 16R. As a result, a production pattern that is not promoted is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, in the type determination table with promotion, the promotion type determination value is assigned to each type of “ending promotion”, “story”, “chance notification”, and “complete notification”. Is set. Further, in the effect pattern determination table with promotion, for each effect pattern type, a promotion effect pattern determination value is assigned to a plurality of effect patterns to which it belongs.

  The type of “ending promotion” is a type to which a production pattern (no production, production) of an ending promotion production that performs a predetermined promotion production belongs in the final round (16R). The type of “complete notification” is a type to which a production pattern (4, 8, 11, 16 rounds) for performing a complete notification for an advancement in a specific round among a plurality of predetermined rounds belongs. is there. Each notice pattern is assigned with a reach reach notice pattern determination value.

  In the effect pattern illustrated as “story”, for example, “enemy A battle victory” is an effect pattern in which a battle effect is performed with enemy A to win and promote. “Enemy A Battle Resurrection Victory” is an effect pattern in which a battle effect with the enemy A is performed and once defeated, then revived, won, and promoted. The fortune chance (probability change) is data indicating that the result becomes the probability change for every result of the fortune. In the effect pattern illustrated as “chance notification”, “chance for chance (probability change)” is data indicating that the effect is to be promoted according to the result of the fortune. In addition, in the effect pattern determination table with promotion in (B), only the timing close to the end of the big hit gaming state such as 16R out of 7R, 11R, and 16R is compared with the effect pattern determination table without promotion in (A). The production pattern judgment value is set so that the proportion of the production pattern (“7R: None 11R: None 16R: Fortune opportunity” in FIGS. In addition, in the effect pattern determination table with promotion in (B), the fortune effect at a timing farther from the end of the big hit gaming state such as 7R and 11R than in the effect pattern determination table without promotion in (A). Is selected with respect to the performance pattern (eg, 7R in FIG. 10 (A), (B): lucky chance, etc.). The effect pattern judgment value is set so that the ratio is high, so that even if the promotion effect is not performed in a relatively early round such as 7R and 11R, it can be expected that the promotion will be promoted. In the effect pattern illustrated as “complete notification”, for example, an effect pattern of “4 rounds” indicates an effect pattern that is promoted by executing the complete notification in 4R.

  In the above-described effect control process (S705), at a timing before the variable display is executed (it may be a timing before the display of the big hit gaming state is executed after the completion of the variable display), a predetermined random The process of extracting the value of the counter is performed, and based on the extracted value, the promotion effect determining process for determining the effect pattern of the promotion effect using the table shown in FIG. 10 is performed as follows.

  In the promotion effect determination process, when it is designated by the effect control command that 16R probability variation big hit B (with promotion) is performed, the numerical data is extracted from the promotion type determination random counter and the type with promotion is A process for selecting a determination table is performed, and a promotion type determination process for determining the type of promotion effect using the type determination table with promotion is performed based on the extracted value. In the promotion effect determination process, numerical data is extracted from a random counter for promotion effect pattern determination, and a process of selecting an effect pattern determination table with promotion is performed. Based on the extracted value, as described above The promotion effect pattern determination process for determining the effect pattern of the promotion effect using the promotion effect pattern determination table is performed for the notice type determined in the above.

  In the promotion effect determination process, when it is specified by the effect control command that the 16R time junior big hit (no promotion) is specified, the numerical value data is extracted from the random counter for promotion type determination, and the type determination without promotion is performed. Processing for selecting a table is performed, and based on the extracted value, promotion type determination processing is performed for determining the type of promotion effect using the type determination table without promotion. In the promotion effect determination process, the numerical value data is extracted from the random counter for promotion effect pattern determination, and the process of selecting the promotion pattern determination table without promotion is performed. Based on the extracted value, as described above The promotion effect pattern determination process for determining the effect pattern of the promotion effect is performed using the no-promotion effect pattern determination table for the notice type determined in the above.

  The promotion effect based on the promotion effect pattern determined in this way is executed at a predetermined timing after the jackpot gaming state control is performed by the promotion effect execution process including the step of performing the promotion effect in the effect control process (S705). Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the means for determining the promotion effect is a means for determining the promotion type (a process for determining the promotion type) and a means for determining the promotion effect pattern (a process for determining the promotion effect pattern). It is divided into and. This allows you to set and select various types of promotion patterns for the promotion by combining the number of promotion types that can be determined by the means for determining the promotion type and the number of effects patterns that can be determined by the means for determining the effect pattern. Can be used automatically. In addition, only by changing the ratio of the type determination in the means for determining the promotion type, the appearance ratio of the effect pattern for each promotion type is changed without changing the ratio of selecting each effect pattern belonging to each promotion type. Will be able to. Thereby, regarding the effect pattern of the promotion effect, the change setting of the number of effect patterns of the promotion effect that can be executed and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the effect pattern of the promotion effect are facilitated. Therefore, at the stage of development of the gaming machine, it is possible to relax the restrictions on the settings that occur when setting the number of executable effect patterns and setting the appearance rate of the effect patterns for the effect patterns of promotion effects. The design can be simplified in the development stage of the machine.

  Next, a display example of the promotion effect displayed on the effect display device 9 will be described. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are display screen diagrams showing examples of effect patterns belonging to the promotion type of “chance notification”. FIGS. 11 and 12 show a case where a forklift effect is performed only in 7R in the big hit gaming state, and a case where promotion is performed and a case where promotion is not performed.

  Referring to FIG. 11, after the big hit display result not showing that the probability variation big hit is shown as shown in (A), the big hit gaming state of 1R to 7R is shown as shown in (B) and (C). Production is performed. Then, in 7R, as shown in (D), after a message such as “chance opportunity, probable change when a gold ball comes out” is displayed, as shown in (E), an image indicating that the withdrawal is performed Is displayed, and a message requesting operation of the operation button 130 “Please press the button” is displayed.

  Referring to FIG. 12, when it is determined that an effect pattern with promotion is subsequently executed, image display shown in (F) to (I) is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute an effect pattern without promotion, image display shown in (J) to (M) is performed.

  When it is determined to execute the promotion pattern with promotion, if the operation button 130 is operated within a predetermined time, as a result of fortune, a gold ball indicating the character “probability change” as shown in FIG. Is displayed, indicating that the probability will change. After the effect of the 8R-16R big hit gaming state is performed as shown in (G) and (H), as shown in (I), the promotion is such as “End of big hit, probable change” as the ending display. A message notifying the presence is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the production pattern without promotion, if the operation button 130 is operated within a predetermined time, the white color indicating “sorry” as shown in FIG. A ball is displayed, indicating that it will not change. Then, after the effect of the 8R-16R big hit gaming state is performed as shown in (K), (L), as shown in (M), as the ending display, promotion such as “End of big hit, short time” is given. A message notifying the absence is displayed.

  Whether the execution pattern with promotion is determined to be executed or the execution pattern without promotion is determined to be executed, the operation button 130 is displayed within a predetermined time. When it is not operated, the promotion effect indicating the result of the pulling is not performed. If such control is performed, the promotion effect includes a promotion effect that is executed on the condition that the operation on the operation button 130 has been performed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the game, Can be improved.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are display screen diagrams showing examples of effect patterns belonging to the promotion type of “story”. 13 and 14, the battle effect is performed with the enemy A as an enemy, and the case of promotion and the case of no promotion are shown.

  The outline of the production in the production pattern belonging to the promotion type of “Story” is as follows. Referring to FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, in the effect pattern belonging to the “story” promotion type, after the jackpot display result is displayed, the teammate character 94 who becomes the player's teammate is the enemy character A to C. A battle effect is performed by cooking confrontation with one of them, and as a result of the battle effect, an effect that the ally character 94 wins or loses is performed. The production pattern in which the teammate character 94 wins is the production pattern “with promotion”, and the production pattern in which the teammate character 94 is defeated is the production pattern “without promotion”.

  Next, an effect pattern belonging to the promotion type of “story” will be specifically described. Referring to FIG. 13, after the jackpot display result is displayed as shown in (A), a message indicating a command “Get food” is displayed as shown in (B). Then, as shown in (C) and (D), in 1R to 3R, after the image of the teammate character 94 appearing and acquiring food is displayed, in 4R, as shown in (E), the enemy characters A to C appears and the title message “Cooking Confrontation” is displayed, indicating that the food confrontation will be performed using the acquired ingredients.

  When it is determined to execute an effect pattern for performing a battle effect with the enemy A, the teammate character 94 and the enemy character A appear as shown in (F) in 5R, and this is called “pig confrontation”. A title message is displayed, indicating that a contest with pork dishes will take place. Then, in 6R, as shown in (G), an image display for starting a confrontation with pork dishes is performed. Thereafter, in 7R, an image display for completing the cooking of the friend character 94 is performed as shown in (H), and in 8R, an image display for completing the cooking of the enemy character A is performed as shown in (I). 9R, an image display indicating that the finished dish is to be sampled is performed as shown in (J).

  Referring to FIG. 14, when it is determined to execute an effect pattern that wins (promotes) in the battle effect, image display shown in (K) to (M) is performed, for example. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the effect pattern of revival victory (with promotion) in the battle effect, the image display shown in (N) to (R) is performed.

  When it is determined to execute the “Victory” effect pattern as described above among the effect patterns with promotion, the teammate character 94 is used as a tasting result as shown in (K) in 16R. Is displayed in which the number of points is higher than that of the enemy character A, and as shown in (L), an image is displayed in which the teammate character 94 has won the food showdown as a battle effect. After that, as shown in (M), a message notifying that there is a promotion such as “End of jackpot, probability change” is displayed as an ending display.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the above-described “Revival victory” effect pattern among the effect patterns with promotion, as shown in (N) in 16R, the enemy character is scored as a tasting result. An image display in which A has more points than the A teammate character 94 is performed, and as shown in (O), an image display in which the teammate character 94 has been defeated in the food confrontation as a battle effect is performed. Thereafter, as shown in (P), a message notifying the promotion such as “End of jackpot, short time” is displayed as an ending display. When it is determined to execute the “defeat” effect pattern without promotion, the ending display is ended by such display. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the production pattern of “revival victory”, as shown in (Q), the defeated ally character 94 revives and appears again, as shown in (R). In addition, a message notifying that there is a promotion such as “End of jackpot, probability change” is displayed.

  In addition, as an effect mode of such a battle effect, a different effect mode is set depending on the enemy character to be confronted. For example, the production mode is set so that the ingredients for cooking confrontation differ for each enemy character. Moreover, as an effect mode of such a battle effect, a confrontation method may be set to be different for each enemy character to be confronted. For example, the enemy character A may be set to have a different confrontation method, such as a cooking battle, an enemy character B a car race battle, and an enemy character C a sports battle.

  FIG. 15 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect pattern belonging to the promotion type of “complete notification”. FIG. 15 shows a case where a full notification effect is performed and promoted in 8R in the big hit gaming state.

  Referring to FIG. 15, after the jackpot display result is displayed as shown in (A), effects of 1R to 8R jackpot gaming state are performed as shown in (B) to (D). Then, in 8R, as shown in (E), the message “Varian” is displayed, and after the display that the image is broken is displayed, as shown in (F), “Probability Get” is displayed. A message is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in (G) and (H), effects of 9R to 16R big hit gaming state are performed. Then, as shown in (I), as an ending display, a message notifying that there is a promotion such as “End of jackpot, probability change” is displayed.

Next, various modifications relating to the effect control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be shown.
[Modification 1 of production control]
In the embodiment described above, for each of the pre-reach and pre-reach notices, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, only the notice pattern belonging to the notice type included in each of the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice is included. An example of selecting and executing as a notice effect was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a notice effect of a type different from the notice type included in each of the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice can be executed during the same variation display as these notice effects (for example, can be executed simultaneously). It may be made to become. For example, each of the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice is a notice for performing a notice effect mainly using the effect display device 9, so that if the effect display device 9 is used for the notice effect, the effect display is performed. There is a possibility that the effects are duplicated in the device 9 and it becomes difficult to determine the notice effect.

  Therefore, for example, by performing control to cause predetermined light emitters such as the frame LED 28, the upper effect LED 85a, the middle effect LED 85b, and the lower effect LED 85 to emit light in a special light emission pattern that is not executed in a state other than the notice effect. A special notice may be given. Such a notice using light emission as a special notice is called a flash notice. Further, for example, a special notice may be performed by performing control to output a special sound from the speaker 27 that is not output in a state other than the notice effect. Further, the notice may be given by combining the notice effect by the illuminant and the notice effect by sound.

  The determination as to whether or not to perform such a special notice, and the notice pattern at the time of performing the notice are performed at the timing before the change display is executed in the aforementioned effect control process (S705). Performs processing to extract the value of a specific random counter that is different from the random counter used for the advance notice and the random counter used for the advance notice after reach. It is determined by a special advance notice determination process comprising a step of performing a process of determining using. For example, the special notice determination table includes a table for determining the type of notice, which determines a notice pattern in two stages, as in the case of the notice before reach and the notice after reach. A table for determining a notice pattern belonging to the type of notice may be provided, or a table for determining the notice pattern in only one step may be provided. The special notice based on the notice pattern determined in this way is executed at a predetermined timing by the special notice effect executing process including the step of performing the special notice in the effect control process (S705).

  If such a special notice is performed, a plurality of types of notice effects can be executed in one fluctuation display, for example, so that the effects do not interfere with each other even if executed simultaneously. The game can be diversified and the fun of the game can be improved.

[Modification 2 of production control]
In the above-described embodiment, in the chance notification for performing the lucky effect, an example is shown in which it is not indicated whether or not the operation button 130 is promoted unless the operation button 130 is operated within a predetermined time. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the chance notification for performing the fortune effect, when the chance notification is executed, if the operation button 130 is not operated within a predetermined time at any timing timing of 7R, 11R, or 16R, the big hit When the ending display of the gaming state is performed, for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 (I) and 12 (M), an effect as to whether or not to be promoted may be performed. In such an effect, in the aforementioned effect control process (S705), the number of times that the operation button 130 is operated at the timing when the lucky effect is performed is counted by a predetermined counter (operation number counter), and the big hit gaming state When the ending display is performed, if the chance notification is executed in the jackpot gaming state, and the value of the operation number counter is 0, the effect of whether to be promoted or not is executed. That's fine.

  If such control is performed, in the chance notification that the promotion is not performed unless the operation button 130 is operated, the effect of whether or not to promote is performed even if the player does not operate. As a result, the player's operation is not complicated, and the player's expectation regarding the probability change state can be enhanced even if the operation is not performed.

[Modification 3 of production control]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RAM in the production control microcomputer is not backed up is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which the RAM of the production control microcomputer is backed up may be employed. In that case, for example, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like (when the power is cut off), it is executed by an effect device such as an effect display device 9 such as an ongoing promotion effect and a notice effect. Control data for executing various effects is backed up in RAM backed up by a backup power supply, and when the power supply is restored, the interrupted effects are resumed using the backup stored control data. Is possible. The process of backing up such control data includes the same processing steps as S20 of FIG. 3 in the main process of the production control microcomputer shown in FIG. 6, and the power-off process of backing up control data in the RAM. This is done by executing. Further, the process of resuming the suspended effect using the control data stored in such a backup consists of the same processing steps as S7, S8, S41, and S42 in FIG. This is done by executing processing.

  In such a configuration, when it is determined to be a probable big hit and it is determined to execute a promotion effect with promotion, after the determination, when the power-off state occurs before the promotion effect is completed When the power supply is restored, regardless of the determination contents of the promotion effect, that is, without performing the promotion effect at the timing that was originally determined, as a timing fixed in advance, Control to execute the promotion effect at the timing when the ending display is performed. For example, when it is decided to perform a promotion opportunity for a fortune chance at 7R by “chance notification”, when the power supply is restored after the power is cut off, the promotion effect is made at the timing of 7R that was originally determined. Without performing the above, control for executing the promotion effect is performed at the timing when the ending display is performed.

  If such control is performed, after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped before the promotion effect is completed after the decision to shift to the probability change state is made, after the power supply is restored, the suspended effect is displayed. When resuming, regardless of the content of the determined promotion effect, the promotion effect can be executed at a fixed timing in advance, so that the effect control when the power supply is restored is complicated. Can be prevented.

[Modification 4 of production control]
Various effects control including various notice effects and promotion effects shown in the above-described embodiment may be executed in a slot machine as described below.

  In the slot machine, when the bet number is set by inserting a medal from the medal insertion unit or operating the MAXBET button, the operation of the start lever becomes effective. When the player operates the start lever, an internal lottery process is executed, and each of the plurality of reels provided in the symbol display device starts rotating. Each reel is arranged with a plurality of winning symbols as a plurality of types of winning identification information that can identify each reel, and a variable display is performed. When a special combination (for example, a big bonus or a regular bonus) is won in the internal lottery, for example, an effect using an effect device such as a liquid crystal display and a movable accessory other than the symbol display device is performed. The player is informed that the internal winning is made.

  When all reels are stopped by the player operating the stop button corresponding to each of the reels, among the three stages of winning symbols of the upper, middle and lower stages of each reel displayed on the symbol display device It is determined whether or not a winning is made by a combination of winning symbols positioned on an effective winning line (effective line) determined in accordance with the number of bets. When a combination of winning symbols on the active line becomes a specific display mode determined in advance and a winning occurs, a predetermined game effect is made by sound, light, display on the liquid crystal display, and the gaming state is A game corresponding to the winning is started, such as shifting.

  The liquid crystal display is used for games in which the effect left design, the effect middle design, and the effect right design as varieties of display (decoration) identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. It is a variable display unit capable of displaying related effect images and the like, and is provided as a display device having the same function as the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above.

  In the slot machine, the specific gaming state advantageous to the player, such as the big hit gaming state, is a normal advantageous gaming value among advantageous gaming values advantageous to the player, and includes a regular bonus and a big bonus. Here, the gaming value in the gaming machine means that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is likely to win a ball, or a predetermined winning is likely to occur. It means that the player is in an advantageous state, that a right to be in an advantageous state for the player is generated, or that a condition for paying out game media is easily established. A special gaming state that is controlled after the end of a specific gaming state, such as a probable change state, that is advantageous to a player that is different from the specific gaming state, is usually an advantageous gaming value that is advantageous to the player. Special advantageous gaming value that is more advantageous than advantageous gaming value, and when a regular bonus or big bonus to which RT (or AT) is not granted after a regular bonus or a big bonus is in a specific gaming state, after a regular bonus or after a big bonus A regular bonus or a big bonus to which RT (or AT) is given corresponds. Here, RT indicates a replay time, and AT indicates an assist time. The contents of RT and AT will be described later.

  The slot machine is provided with a game control board corresponding to the main board of the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect control board corresponding to the effect control board of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a power supply board, and the like. The power supply board generates drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine and supplies the drive power to each unit. In the slot machine, as in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game state is controlled by the main control unit composed of the game control microcomputer mounted on the game control board, and the effect control mounted on the effect control board. The production according to the gaming state is controlled by the sub-control unit comprising the microcomputer. Therefore, the various effects including the various notice effects and the promotion effects as shown in the above-described embodiment are the liquid crystal display described above in which the effect symbols can be variably displayed by the functions of the main control unit and the sub control unit in the slot machine. It is possible to carry out similarly using a container.

  Specifically, the main control unit sends an internal lottery result command indicating an internal lottery result to the sub-control unit, a stop command indicating stop of each reel, a win command indicating that a winning has occurred, and a gaming state indicating a gaming state Send commands such as commands. The sub-control unit receives a command transmitted from the main control unit, and performs control such as fluctuation display control in a liquid crystal display, drive control of various light emitters such as LEDs, and output control of sound such as music from a speaker. Control related to various effects is performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board is controlled.

  Also, in the slot machine, there is a possibility that a special role (regular bonus, big bonus) has been won in the internal lottery (the internal winning lottery flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit) It is executed by using an effect member such as a suggestive effect liquid crystal display and a movable accessory. In particular, based on the fact that the special lottery is allowed to be generated by the internal lottery process, the main control unit stops the left, middle and right effect symbols displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display. Control to execute the suggestion effect is performed so that a special display result (for example, “3.3.3” is provided) as a combination of symbols is obtained.

  In the liquid crystal display 551, each of the three effect symbols is variably displayed in the left, middle and right variable display areas. For example, when the game is started, the effect symbols start to be displayed simultaneously in accordance with the operation of the start lever. In the liquid crystal display, when the stop button is operated in the game, the effect design is stopped corresponding to the reel to be stopped. In the liquid crystal display, at the stage when any two stop buttons are operated, it is possible to perform a reach effect by generating a reach display mode with a design symbol. By performing such a reach effect, it is possible to perform an effect indicating whether the game is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, in a game using the symbol display device. .

  Note that the gaming state advantageous to the player is not limited to a big bonus or a regular bonus, but for example, a condition for deriving a notification target winning that occurs on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied. Displayed when the stop button 506L, 506C, 506R is operated by limiting the game state (so-called assist time (AT)) in which an operation procedure that satisfies the conditions is informed or by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels. The winning symbol 500 is controlled so that it can be easily stopped, and a combination of the winning symbols 500 can be derived by the player pressing the challenge time (CT), a specific winning (for example, replay) A gaming state (so-called replay) that increases the probability that a winning or single bonus winning will be permitted. Time (RT) and concentration conditions), and further, it may be mounted these combined gaming state (e.g. ART in combination the assist time and replay time). As described above, as a big bonus and a regular bonus, an RT (or AT) is granted after a regular bonus or after a big bonus, and a regular bonus or a big bonus that is not given an RT (or AT) after a regular bonus or after a big bonus. There are regular bonuses and big bonuses.

  Such a slot machine 501 can perform the same control as the control related to various effects shown in the above-described embodiment. For example, various notice effects and promotion effects can be executed as follows.

  Before the display result of the symbol display device is derived by executing the internal lottery process by the processing program for determining the winning in the main control unit, each of the winnings such as the special role, the small role, the re-playing role, etc. It is determined whether or not to allow the occurrence. In accordance with the winning determination result, control is performed to cause the symbol display device to derive the display result by a processing program for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result with the reel in the main control unit.

  In the control program executed by the sub-control unit, the internal lottery is won when the display result of the effect symbol to be displayed is a predetermined special display result (for example, “3.3.3”) by the liquid crystal display. Then, control is performed that suggests that a transition condition for shifting to a state advantageous to the player such that the winning flag of the big bonus or the regular bonus is set in the RAM is satisfied. In the control program executed by the sub-control unit, based on the internal lottery result command from the main control unit, it is determined whether to allow the transition to the regular bonus and whether to allow the transition to the big bonus, Based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not a special display result is obtained before the display result of the effect symbol is derived and displayed.

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit, there is a possibility that the display result of the effect symbols becomes a special display result by executing the process corresponding to the notice effect determination process of the advance notice included in S705 of FIG. Among a plurality of notice effects (for example, notice effects similar to FIGS. 9A to 9D) to be notified after reaching the reach state in the variation display of the effect symbols on the liquid crystal display, A notice effect to be executed is determined. Of the control program executed by the sub-control unit, the determined notice effect is executed by the step of executing the process corresponding to the notice effect execution process of the reach notice included in S705 of FIG.

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit, a plurality of types of notices classified based on the aspect of the notice effect by the step of executing the process corresponding to the notice type determination process of the notice after reach included in S705 of FIG. Of the effect types (the same notice type as in FIG. 9), it is determined which notice effect belonging to which notice effect type is to be executed. In the control program executed by the sub-control unit, the notice effect belonging to the decided notice effect type (FIG. 9 and FIG. 9) is executed by the step corresponding to the notice pattern determination process for the notice after reach included in S705 of FIG. The notice effect to be executed is determined from the same notice pattern).

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit, the step corresponding to the promotion effect determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6 is executed as the normal advantageous game value (RT (or after the regular bonus or big bonus) as the advantageous game value. Whether or not a special advantageous game value (regular bonus or big bonus to which RT (or AT) is given after the regular bonus or big bonus) more advantageous than the special bonus is given. 10A and 10B in which notification is made at a predetermined timing after the display of the special display result and after the display of the special display result until it can be determined whether or not the special advantageous game value has been given. Execute from multiple transition notification effects similar to promotion effects Migration notification effect is determined that. The determined transition notification effect is executed by executing a process corresponding to the promotion effect execution process included in S705 of FIG. 6 in the control program executed by the sub-control unit.

  Among the control programs executed by the sub-control unit, a plurality of types of transition notification effect types classified based on the mode of transition notification effect by the step corresponding to the promotion type determination process included in S705 of FIG. It is determined which transition notification effect belonging to which transition notification effect type is to be executed among the same promotion effect types as in FIG. Of the control programs executed by the sub-control unit, a transition notification effect belonging to the transition notification effect type determined by the step corresponding to the promotion effect pattern determination process included in S705 of FIG. 6 (similar to FIG. 10). The transition notification effect to be executed is determined.

  Thus, the same control as that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above can be performed in the slot machine. Thereby, in such a slot machine, the effect similar to the effect acquired regarding control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 mentioned above can be acquired.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, means for determining a notice effect such as a pre-reach notice and a post-reach notice (a step of executing a notice effect execution process of a pre-reach notice, a notice of a pre-reach notice) The step of executing the effect execution process) includes means for determining the notice type (step for executing the process for determining the notice type of the pre-reach notice, step for executing the process for determining the notice type of the notice after reach), and notice It is divided into means for determining a pattern (a step of executing a process of determining a notice pattern of a pre-reach notice, and a step of executing a process of determining a notice pattern of a pre-reach notice). As a result, various types of notice patterns are set and selectively used by a combination of the number of notice types that can be determined by the means for determining the notice type and the number of notice patterns that can be determined by the means for determining the notice pattern. Will be able to. In addition, by simply changing the type determination ratio in the means for determining the type of notice, the appearance ratio of the notice pattern for each notice type is changed without changing the ratio of selecting each notice pattern belonging to each notice type. Will be able to. Thereby, regarding the notice pattern, the change setting of the number of notice patterns that can be executed and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the notice pattern are facilitated. Therefore, at the development stage of the gaming machine, it is possible to relax the restriction on the setting that occurs when setting the number of executable notice patterns and the appearance rate of the notice pattern for the notice pattern. The design can be simplified in the development stage of the machine. In addition, with respect to the slot machine, the same effect can be obtained with respect to the notice effect that is notified after reaching the reach state that the display result of the effect symbol may become a special display result.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 9, each of the after-reach reach notice type determination table and the after-reach reach notice type determination table is assigned differently according to the type of reach state, Data is set so that it is possible to determine which notice effect type belongs to which of them will be executed. As a result, the notice type to be executed is determined from a plurality of kinds of notice types with different allocations based on the type of reach state, so the combination of the type of reach state and the notice effect type, and the determination result of the jackpot determination Based on this relationship, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for the fluctuation display result.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 9, the notice selection table of (C) and (D) of FIG. 9 is based on the condition (specific condition) that no big hit is made even if the variable display is executed 400 times (400 summaries). Only when the notice selection table of (C), (D) is used, the type of “group” notice can be selected and determined, so that the notice effect that can be selected depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied Since the range of types is different, the notice effect can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) As shown in Modification 1 of the presentation control, the execution of the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice is determined for a notice effect of a type different from the notice type included in each of the pre-reach notice and the post-reach notice. Since it is determined by a special notice determination process different from the process, a plurality of kinds of notice effects can be executed in one fluctuation display so that the effects do not interfere with each other even if they are executed simultaneously, for example. Therefore, it is possible to diversify the notice effect and improve the interest of the game.

  (5) As described in the modification example in which the notice pattern of the step-up notice type and the branch step-up notice type in FIG. 7 is used as the notice after reach, the step-up notice effect relating to the notice after reach is determined in advance. Normal step-up in which the production changes in stages in the normal system, and the production changes in the same way as the normal system up to the predetermined stage, and the production changes in stages in the branch system that changes to the production different from the normal system after the predetermined stage. Since branching up is included, the production is diversified and the player's interest is further improved.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 8, in the branch step-up notice pattern, an operation notice effect that is executed on condition that the operating means is operated is executed as an effect after a predetermined stage in the branch step-up. Therefore, a branch button effect as a button notice effect is provided at the branch destination of the effect contents. Thereby, the production is diversified, and the interest of the player is improved.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 10, the means for determining the promotion effect (the step of executing the promotion effect execution process) includes the means for determining the promotion type (the step of executing the promotion type determination process), and the promotion It is divided into means for determining an effect pattern (step of executing a promotion effect pattern determination process). This allows you to set and select various types of promotion patterns for the promotion by combining the number of promotion types that can be determined by the means for determining the promotion type and the number of effects patterns that can be determined by the means for determining the effect pattern. Can be used automatically. In addition, only by changing the ratio of the type determination in the means for determining the promotion type, the appearance ratio of the effect pattern for each promotion type is changed without changing the ratio of selecting each effect pattern belonging to each promotion type. Will be able to. Thereby, regarding the effect pattern of the promotion effect, the change setting of the number of effect patterns of the promotion effect that can be executed and the change setting of the appearance ratio of the effect pattern of the promotion effect are facilitated. Therefore, at the stage of development of the gaming machine, it is possible to relax the restrictions on the settings that occur when setting the number of executable effect patterns and setting the appearance rate of the effect patterns for the effect patterns of promotion effects. The design can be simplified in the development stage of the machine. In addition, for slot machines, whether or not to give special advantageous game value more advantageous than the normal advantageous game value as the advantageous game value is not notified at the timing when the special display result is displayed, and the special display result is displayed. Thereafter, the same effect can be obtained with respect to the effect to be notified at a predetermined timing until it can be determined whether or not the special advantageous game value is given.

  (8) In FIG. 10, in the effect pattern determination table with promotion in (B), the end of the big hit gaming state such as 16R among 7R, 11R, and 16R, compared to the effect pattern determination table without promotion in (A). Production pattern when a lucky draw is performed only at a timing close to the time (“7R: None 11R: None 16R: Fortune chance” in FIGS. 10A and 10B) In addition, in FIG.10, the effect pattern determination table with promotion in (B) is a big hit gaming state such as 7R and 11R, compared with the effect pattern determination table with no promotion in (A). Effect pattern (for example, 7R in FIG. 10 (A), (B): Lucky) With respect to “chance, etc.”, the effect pattern determination value is set so that the selected ratio becomes higher.With this, even if the promotion effect is not performed in a relatively early round such as 7R and 11R, the promotion is performed. Since you can expect, you can improve the fun of the game.

  (9) The promotion effect is operated on the operation button 130 as in the promotion effect of “chance notification” shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 and the promotion effect of “chance notification” shown in Modification 2 of the effect control. Since the promotion effect executed on the condition is included, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) As shown in Modification 3 of the effect control, the power supply is restored when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped before the promotion effect is completed after it is decided to shift to the probability change state. After that, when the suspended production is resumed, a fixed timing such as the timing at which the ending display is performed without executing the promotion production at the originally determined timing regardless of the content of the decided promotion production. Since the promotion effect can be executed at the timing determined in the above, it is possible to prevent the effect control when the power supply is restored from becoming complicated.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, an effect control board in which a circuit for controlling an effect device is mounted on one board is shown as an effect control board as a substrate on which a circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the sound output board for driving the speaker 27 and the lamp driver board for driving light emitters such as various LEDs may be provided separately from the effect control board. Further, 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 (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer transmits a command directly to the effect control microcomputer. However, the game control microcomputer is not connected to another board (for example, an audio output board or An effect control command may be transmitted to a lamp driver board or the like, and transmitted for effect control on the effect control board via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on another board such as an audio output board or a lamp driver board, and the control means receives the command. In response to the control, the control related to the voice control and the lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9 and the decorative symbol displays 9a and 9b. You may make it transmit to the microcomputer for production control. Even in such a case, the effect control microcomputer uses the sound output board and the lamp driver board in the same manner as the display control is performed according to the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer in each of the above embodiments. Display control can be performed according to the received command.

  (3) In the above embodiment, an example in which two special symbol indicators are provided has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol display may be provided. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect display device 9 and the decorative symbol displays 9a and 9b are provided as the variable display devices controlled by the effect control microcomputer has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display device 9 may be provided as a display device controlled by the display control microcomputer. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a plurality of types of variable display devices such as a special symbol display device, an effect display device, and a decorative symbol display device are provided as the variable display device has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a special symbol display may be provided as the variable display device. In that case, the special symbol display device may be configured by an image display device having a function of displaying various images such as an effect display device.

  (4) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the second start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for game control in a main board | substrate performs. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used when the microcomputer for game control performs jackpot determination and jackpot classification determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern type determination table and a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows a part of example of the pre-reach notice classification determination table and the pre-reach notice pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specific example of the notice pattern of "branch step up". It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice classification determination table after reach and the notice pattern determination table after reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a promotion classification determination table and a promotion effect pattern determination table. It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the production pattern which belongs to the promotion classification of "chance alert". It is a display screen figure which shows an example of the production pattern which belongs to the promotion classification of "chance alert". FIG. 48 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of an effect pattern belonging to the promotion type “story”. FIG. 48 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of an effect pattern belonging to the promotion type “story”. FIG. 48 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of an effect pattern belonging to the promotion type “complete notification”.

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  9 Production display device, 1 pachinko machine.

Claims (2)

A player is provided with a variable display section that displays a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and when the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variable display section is a predetermined specific display result, the player A special gaming state that is advantageous for a player, and when a special condition is established, after the completion of the specific gaming state, a gaming machine that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous for a player different from the specific gaming state,
Pre-determining means for determining whether to control to the specific gaming state and whether to shift to the special gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Whether or not to shift to the special gaming state is not notified at the timing when the specific display result is displayed, but at a predetermined timing after the specific display result is displayed and before the transition to the special gaming state. Transition notification effect determining means for determining the transition notification effect to be executed based on the determination by the prior determination means from among the plurality of transition notification effects to be notified;
Transition notification effect executing means for executing the transition notification effect determined by the transition notification effect determining means,
The transition notification effect determining means is
A transition notification type determining means for determining which of the transition notification effect types to be executed among the plurality of types of transition notification effect types classified based on the mode of the transition notification effect;
Look including a transition notification determination means for determining the transition notification effect to be executed from among the該移line notification type determination means the transition notification effect belonging to the determined said transition notification effect type by,
The transition notification effect executing means can execute the transition notification effect at a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing.
The gaming machine , wherein the transition notification effect is executed so that the ratio of shifting to the special gaming state is different between the first timing and the second timing when the transition notification effect is executed . It is possible to start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium, and a variable display unit for winning that displays a plurality of types of winning identification information that can be distinguished from each other. A gaming machine in which one game is completed by deriving the display result and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived in the winning variation display unit,
A prize for determining whether or not to allow the generation of each of a plurality of types of winnings including a specific winning accompanied by a transition to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player before the display result of the winning variation display unit is derived. Pre-determining means,
In accordance with the determination result of the award predetermination means, a winning derivation control means for controlling the winning variation display section to derive a display result;
Specific game state control means for controlling to the specific game state when a specific winning display result corresponding to the specific winning is derived to the winning variation display unit;
A production variation display unit that variably displays a plurality of types of production identification information that can identify each of them,
The suggestion suggesting that the granting condition for giving an advantageous game value advantageous to the player is established by the display result of the effect identification information in the effect change display unit being a predetermined special display result. Directing means;
Whether or not to make the special display result, a pre-decision unit for production that decides before the display result of the identification information for production is derived and displayed,
Whether or not to give a special advantageous game value more advantageous than the normal advantageous game value as the advantageous game value is not notified at the timing when the special display result is displayed, and after the special display result is displayed, the special display result is displayed. Transition notification effect determination in which the transition notification effect to be executed is determined based on the determination by the effect pre-determining means among a plurality of transition notification effects to be notified at a predetermined timing until it can be determined whether or not the advantageous game value is given. Means,
Transition notification effect executing means for executing the transition notification effect determined by the transition notification effect determining means,
The transition notification effect determining means is
A transition notification type determining means for determining which of the transition notification effect types to be executed among the plurality of types of transition notification effect types classified based on the mode of the transition notification effect;
Look including a transition notification determination means for determining the transition notification effect to be executed from among the該移line notification type determination means the transition notification effect belonging to the determined said transition notification effect type by,
The transition notification effect executing means can execute the transition notification effect at a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing.
The transition notification effect is executed so that the ratio determined to give the special advantageous game value differs between the first timing and the second timing when the transition notification effect is executed. , Gaming machines.

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