JP5481412B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that displays a multidimensional code on a display device.

  Conventionally, some pachinko machines that are a type of gaming machine display a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark) that can be read by a mobile phone with camera (reading device) (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when a specific image is displayed during a big hit game, a QR code specifying a URL for downloading the specific image to the terminal is displayed as information that can be read by the reader. ing. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is possible to save the player from inputting the URL to the terminal by key operation or the like, and to download the specific image easily, so that the player can enjoy the big hit game. It is improving.

JP 2010-22496 A

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine, various display effects are executed, and the game state given to the player as an internal determination result (lottery result) is notified by the display effects. For example, in a pachinko machine, a symbol variation game that varies a special symbol is displayed on an effect display device (liquid crystal display), and a determination result of jackpot determination or a probability variation state is given by a special symbol that is finally displayed. The game state information such as whether or not is informed.

  However, at game stores where pachinko machines are installed, some players look into the display effects of pachinko machines and try to read the results of internal judgments. Some have a feeling. However, if the game status information is not notified at all, even if the peeping by an unspecified person can be prevented, the player himself cannot know the result of the internal determination at all, and the interest is lowered. There is a fear.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above prior art, and its purpose is to suppress unintentional reading of the game state information and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player. It is to provide a game machine that can be used.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a hit determination unit that executes a hit determination triggered by detection of a ball entering the start port, and hits when the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative. Code generation for generating a multi-dimensional code for specifying game state information including information corresponding to the hit type determined by the hit type determination means as information readable by the reading device and hit type determination means for determining the type A display means for controlling the first display means on the basis of the determination result of the hit determination means, an effect display control means for displaying an effect symbol variation game for changing the effect symbol for the display effect, and a determination result of the hit determination means. based controls the second display means, along with displaying the special symbol variation game to vary the special symbol different from the performance symbol, the multi-dimensional code by the code generating means has generated, the Japanese As a special symbol to be determined stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game, or said to be displayed as part of the special symbol to be determined stopped and displayed, the contents of which were determined stopped and displayed special to be continuously displayed until the start of the next of special symbol variation game And a display control means.

The invention according to claim 2 is a hit determination means for executing a hit determination upon detection of a ball entering the start opening, and a hit type determination for determining a hit type when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative Means for generating multi-dimensional code for specifying gaming state information including information corresponding to the hit type determined by the hit type determination means as information readable by the reader, and the hit determination means The first display means is controlled based on the determination result, the effect display control means for displaying the effect symbol variation game for changing the effect symbol for the display effect, and the second display means is controlled based on the determination result of the hit determination means. And a special display control means for displaying a special symbol variation game for varying a special symbol different from the effect symbol, the special display control means in the special symbol variation game, The special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state by displaying the information display symbol in which the special symbol is added to a part of the multi-dimensional code generated by the code generation means, and the special symbol is displayed in the fixed stop state. The gist is to display it continuously until the variable game is started .

The invention according to claim 3 is a random number acquisition unit that acquires a random number triggered by detection of entering the starting port, and a random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit when the symbol variation game is started. A hit determination means for executing a hit determination for whether or not, and whether or not the value of the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means is a value for which the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative before execution of the hit determination Pre-determination means for determining, code generation means for generating multi-dimensional code for specifying gaming state information including information corresponding to the determination result of the pre-determination means as information readable by the reader, and the hit determination The first display control means for controlling the symbol display means based on the determination result of the means to display the symbol variation game for changing the symbol, the effect display means based on the determination result of the prior determination means, and the advance display Judgment Second display control means for displaying a predetermined game effect during a specific period from when the game is performed to when the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the hit determination using the random number that is the target of the prior determination is performed. The second display control means is configured to be able to read the multi-dimensional code over the specific period by displaying the predetermined game effect with effect contents including display of the multi-dimensional code generated by the code generating means. It is a summary.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that game state information is read unintentionally and can suppress that a player's interest falls.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning and the winning game. Explanatory drawing which shows production mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing which shows the character string coded by the special symbol. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the effect aspect in an effect display apparatus, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the display aspect of the special symbol in a special symbol display apparatus, (c) is description which shows opening operation | movement of a special winning opening. Figure. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the pachinko game machine in 2nd execution form. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the information display symbol (two-dimensional code) in 2nd Embodiment, (b)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the special symbol in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the 1st information distribution table in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the two-dimensional code in 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd information distribution table in 3rd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd information allocation table in 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the two-dimensional code in 4th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the two-dimensional code in 5th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the 4th information allocation table in 5th Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the two-dimensional code in another example.

A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects are displayed as game effects executed in association with the game. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects. In the present embodiment, as the decorative symbols to be displayed on each column of the effect display device 11, all eight types of decorative symbols configured by adding Arabic numerals “1” to “8” to predetermined characters are set. . In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 serves as game effect execution means.

  In addition, a special symbol display device (hereinafter, referred to as “special drawing display device”) 12 having a liquid crystal display type image display portion 12 a is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "special symbol variation game") in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a "special symbol") is displayed while being varied is performed. The special figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery for determining whether or not to win (a big hit lottery described later). In the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 serves as a display means.

  In the present embodiment, as special drawings to be displayed on the special drawing display device 12, all 116 types of special drawings, special drawings Z0 to Z115, are prepared. In the present embodiment, out of the 116 types of special drawings, all 100 types of special drawings Z1 to Z100 are included in the out-of-order symbols (outgoing display results) in which one type of special drawing of the special drawing Z0 can recognize the loss. Are classified into jackpot symbols that can recognize jackpots (results of jackpot display). Further, in the present embodiment, out of the 116 types of special drawings, all 15 types of special drawings Z101 to Z115 are classified into small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can recognize the small hits described later. .

  In the present embodiment, each special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 includes a two-dimensional code NC obtained by coding (recording) a character string as game state information according to “Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) X-0510”. Has been. Therefore, in the present embodiment, by using the reading device CM that can read a two-dimensional code such as a camera-equipped mobile phone, a character string coded (recorded) on the special drawing displayed on the special drawing display device 12 can be easily obtained. Can be read. In the present embodiment, each special figure is generated and displayed by setting version 3 (data cell = 29 cells × 29 cells) and error correction level H (30%). Further, the special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 is displayed by color-coding each data cell with a color (white and black in the present embodiment) with which sufficient contrast can be obtained. Specific contents of the character string encoded in each special figure will be described later.

  And the display result according to the display result of the special figure display apparatus 12 is displayed on the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the case where the special symbol display device 12 displays the deferred symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the final symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display. In addition, when a specific big win symbol (big hit display result) or a small hit symbol (small hit display result) is displayed on the first special figure display device 12 in a definite stop display, the specific display symbol ( (Specific display result) is displayed as a fixed stop.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol (for example, “222”, “777”, etc.). In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach (reach state) is formed (displayed). Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  Below the effect display device 11, a special symbol hold display device (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing hold display device”) 13 having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. ing. The special figure hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of stored special drawing start balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the special figure variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the special figure variation game, the number of reserved memories is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The reserved memory number is the number of executions of the special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  On the lower left side of the effect display device 11, a normal symbol display device 14 composed of a 7-segment LED is disposed. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. That is, when the lottery per common symbol is won, the symbol of the normal symbol (“7” in this embodiment) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the normal symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the lottery per common drawing is not won (in the case of a loss), the symbol of the normal symbol (in this embodiment, “− (bar)”) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 17 having a game ball entrance 17a is disposed. In the upper start winning opening 17 of this embodiment, a game ball can always enter. Further, below the upper start winning opening 17, a lower starting winning opening 18 having a game ball entrance 18a is disposed. The lower start winning opening 18 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 19 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The lower start winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 19 so that the game ball is easily opened (winning), while the opening is not expanded by the closing operation of the opening / closing blade 19. The game ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win).

  A first start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 17, and a ball is inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 18. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the played game ball is provided. Each start winning port 17, 18 detects the entered game ball with each start port switch SW 1, SW 2, thereby detecting the start condition of the special figure variation game and a predetermined number of game balls as award balls. A payout condition may be assigned.

  Also, below the lower start winning opening 18 is provided a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 21 having a large winning opening door 20 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. ing. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 21. The special winning opening 21 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The special winning opening 21 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning opening door 20 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. Details of the big hit game will be described later.

  Also, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 22 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 22, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. The gate 22 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game (lottery opportunity for lottery per ordinary figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that does not give a probability variation state (gives a non-probability changed state) after the big hit game ends becomes a non-probability variable big hit.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to give a variable time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “shortening”) state after the big hit game. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery based on the passage through the gate 22 is higher than the normal state (low probability, for example, 13/251). It is improved (varied) to a probability (for example, 250/251). In the variable speed state, the open / close blade 19 of the lower start winning opening 18 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable speed state is not given when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, when the open / close blade 19 is won by a lottery per ordinary symbol (when the symbol of a usual symbol is derived in a normal symbol variation game), a first predetermined number of times ( (For example, once), and the open state is maintained until a first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses after the opening. On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 19 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary figure, and is opened after the first opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than the one opening time elapses. In this way, the variable state can be advantageous for the player because the open / close blade 19 operates advantageously for the player and the rate of entering the lower start winning opening 18 per unit time is improved. The variable speed state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 19, and is a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time. It is also an easy entry state where it is easy to enter the start winning opening 18.

Next, the jackpot game will be described.
The big hit game is started after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12 and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 21 is opened is performed a plurality of times, with the predetermined number of rounds (the prescribed number of rounds) as an upper limit. One round game is until the grand prize opening 21 is opened and closed once, and during one round game, the big prize opening 21 is opened until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Is done. The round end condition is that a first condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls (the maximum number of balls to be entered) or a second condition for a specified round time (round game time) to be satisfied. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the prescribed number of round games are completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the five types of big hits, and the big hit game corresponding to the decided big hit is given. Yes. Of the five types of jackpots, which jackpot is awarded depends on the type of jackpot symbol determined internally as a special chart to be confirmed and stopped on the special chart display device 12 when the big prize lottery is won. Will be decided accordingly. In the present embodiment, among all 100 types of jackpot symbols of the special chart displayed on the special chart display device 12, 50 are classified into the special chart ZA, 10 are classified into the special chart ZB, and five are special. It is classified into FIG. ZC, 5 types are classified into special figure ZD, and 30 types are classified into special figure ZE.

  In the 16R big hit game given when any of the special drawings ZA to ZC, ZE is determined, the prescribed number of rounds is set to 16, and the upper limit number of winnings of one round game is set to nine. The 16R jackpot game has an opening time (hereinafter referred to as “OP time”) of 10 seconds and an ending time (hereinafter referred to as “ED time”) of 15 seconds. The number of times the mouth 21 is opened is set to one. In the 16R big hit game, 1 second is set as the interval time between rounds, and 25 seconds is set as the round specified time in each round game.

  When any of the special figures ZA to ZC is determined, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game is finished, while the special figure ZE is determined. Are not given a probable change state after the end of the big hit game (a non-probable change state is given). When one of the special drawings ZA and ZB is determined, a variable state is given until the next big hit is generated after the big hit game ends. In addition, when one of the special figures ZC and ZE is determined, the special figure changing game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) after the end of the big hit game, or the number of times Before the end of the special figure variation game, a variation state is given until a big hit is generated. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to special figure ZA is shown as 16R probability variable big hit A, the big hit corresponding to special figure ZB is shown as 16R positive variable big hit B, and the big hit corresponding to special figure ZC is shown as 16R positive variable big hit C. The big hit corresponding to the special figure ZE may be indicated as 16R uncertain variable big hit E.

  In addition, the 2R jackpot game given when the special figure ZD is determined has a prescribed round number of 2 and the upper limit number of winnings for one round game is set to 9. In the 2R big hit game, the OP time is set to 10 seconds and the ED time is set to 1 second. In the 2R jackpot game, 0.1 seconds is set as the round prescribed time, and the number of times the big winning opening 21 is opened in each round game is set to one. In the 2R big hit game, 1 second is set as the interval time between rounds.

  When the special figure ZD is determined, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit is generated regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the end of the 2R big hit game. In addition, after the 2R big hit game is over, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a game state with a variable state, the variable state until the next big hit occurs is given. On the other hand, after the 2R jackpot game is over, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a game state that does not involve a variable state, the variable state is not given. In the following description, the big hit corresponding to the special figure ZD is indicated as “2R probability variation big hit D”.

Next, the small hit game will be described.
The small hit game given when the special figure ZK is determined is the same as the 2R big hit game, although the number of rounds specified is not specified, and the opening operation of the big winning opening 21 with an opening time of 0.1 seconds is the same. It is set to be performed twice. In the small hit game, 10 seconds is set as the OP time, 1 second is set as the interval time between the opening operations of the big winning opening 21, and 1 second is set as the ED time.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the opening mode of the big winning opening 21 is the same, and it is difficult to recognize which winning game is given from the opening mode of the big winning port 21. . Further, in the 2R big hit game and the small hit game, the big winning opening 21 is opened by setting the opening time of one time to 0.1 seconds. Since the 0.1 second opening time is extremely short, it is very difficult to allow the game ball to enter the big winning opening 21. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the 2R big hit game and the small hit game are hit games in which a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially.

  In addition, after the small hit game ends, the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit lottery is maintained during the small hit game and before and after the small hit game. For example, when the game state at the time of winning the small hitting lottery is a probable change state and a non-changeable state, the positive change state and the non-changeable state are maintained throughout the small hit game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special charts classified into the special charts ZA to ZD become the probability variation pattern to which the probability variation state is given after the end of the big hit game, while the special chart classified as the special figure ZE is the big hit. After the game is over, the probability variation state is not imparted (the non-probability variation state is imparted). Further, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of a large number of winning balls that can be obtained through one hit game, the big hit D = small hit K <big hit A to C, E are advantageous hits in this order. On the other hand, in the non-variable state, from the viewpoint of whether or not the variable state is given after the winning game, the big hit D = small hit K <big hit C, E <big hit A, B in order of advantageous hits. . Further, in the non-probability changing state, from the viewpoint of whether or not the probability changing state is given after the winning game is finished, the big hit E = the small hit K <the big hit AD in the order of advantageous hits. As described above, in this embodiment, the total open time of the big winning opening 21 in the probability variation state, the variable state, and the winning game can be a privilege given to the player. In this embodiment, the big hits A to D, which are probable big hits, are the second hits, and the big hits E and the small hits K are the first hits.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types (four types in the present embodiment) for indicating (notifying) whether or not the gaming state is likely to be a probabilistic state. As modes, a first normal mode MA, a second normal mode MB, a chance mode MC, and a probability variation mode MK are prepared. In addition, 1st normal mode MA and 2nd normal mode MB of this embodiment are made into the production mode which can stay when a game state is a non-variable state. On the other hand, the chance mode MC and the probability variation mode MK of the present embodiment are effect modes that allow the user to stay when the gaming state is the variable state.

  In the first normal mode MA, a background image HGa (shown in white) is set as a background image for the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11. In the second normal mode MB, a background image HGb (indicated by a downward slanting diagonal line) is set as a background image for the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11. In the chance mode MC, a background image HGc (indicated by a downward slanting diagonal line) is set as a background image for the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11. In the probability variation mode MK, a background image HGd (indicated by vertical stripes) is set as a background image for the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11. Here, the background images HGa to HGd are displayed so as to overlap the back of the decorative symbols in each row in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, and can constitute a jackpot symbol and an off symbol. It is an image different from the decorative design in each row. During the stay of each mode MA to MC, MK, the effect display device 11 displays the background images HGa to HGd corresponding to the effect mode that is staying (set), and the symbol variation game is played. For this reason, in this embodiment, by visually recognizing the background images HGa to HGd displayed on the effect display device 11, it is possible to recognize in which effect mode the player is staying.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a mode transition effect for informing the transition destination effect mode. The mode transition effect of the present embodiment includes a first transition effect that informs that the effect mode is transitioned and a second transition effect that is executed following the first transition effect and informs the transition destination effect mode. It is configured. The first transition effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that an image imitating a character string (for example, “mode transition chance!”) That notifies that the effect mode is changed is displayed on the effect display device 11. In addition, the second transition effect of the present embodiment is executed in such a manner that an image simulating a character string (for example, “second normal mode entry!” Or the like) informing the transition destination effect mode is displayed on the effect display device 11. The

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number, a reach determination random number, and a special symbol distribution random number (hereinafter referred to as a "special pattern distribution random number") at predetermined intervals. Random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random number for special figure distribution is a random number used when determining the big hit symbol of the special figure when winning in the big hit lottery, and is set to all 100 kinds of integer values from 0 to 99. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, 100 types of special figure distribution random numbers are associated with each of the 100 special figure jackpot symbols described above. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery and is determined from numerical values (all 600 integers from 0 to 599) that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. And the big hit judgment value is the judgment value for non-probability change used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state (low probability big hit judgment value) and the judgment value for probability change used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state (high probability big hit judgment value) There is. The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such setting, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 20/600.

  The non-probability change determination values of the present embodiment are set to two values “17, 125”. On the other hand, the determination value for probability variation of the present embodiment is a total of 20 values obtained by adding 18 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” to the above two values “17, 125”. Is set. The non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value have different total numbers, but some of the setting values (“17, 125” in the present embodiment) are common values. This common value (“17, 125”) is a value that matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (18) excluding the common values (“17, 125”) are non-common values different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). This non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state.

  The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined from numerical values (all 600 integers from 0 to 599) that the big hit determination random number can take. In the present embodiment, two values different from the values set as the jackpot determination values (the probability variation determination value and the non-probability variation determination value) are set as the jackpot determination values so as not to overlap with the aforementioned jackpot determination value. ing. According to such setting, the probability of affirmative determination in the small hit determination is 2/600. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the special map variable game to the end of the special map variable game. The content (production content) and the variation time (production time) can be specified. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for hit variation, variation patterns for deviation reach variation, and variation patterns for deviation variation. The variation pattern for hit variation is further classified into a variation pattern for normal hit variation and a variation pattern for special hit variation (mode transition).

  The normal hit variation is an effect developed through a reach effect so that the special figure changing game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state. The loss reach variation is an effect that is developed so that the special symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped after reaching the reach effect. The special hit fluctuation is an effect that is developed so that the special figure changing game finally displays the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. The deviation variation is an effect that is developed so that the special symbol variation game finally displays the symbols to be confirmed and stopped without reaching the reach effect. The reach effect is performed in the symbol change game with the decorative symbol on the effect display device 11 after the reach state is formed (displayed) until the symbol combination (big hit symbol or missed symbol) is finally derived. . In the special figure display device 12, when the special figure fluctuation game is started, the fluctuation of the symbols is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the fluctuation pattern P1 is a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, the fluctuation pattern P2 is a fluctuation pattern for deviation reach fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern P3 is a fluctuation pattern for normal hit fluctuation. A variation pattern P4 is prepared as a variation pattern for special hit variation.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, on the effect control board 31, an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and writing of necessary data An effect control RAM 31c that can be read is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image display data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). In addition, various determination values and tables are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol input process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure input process”) or the special symbol start process (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start process”) executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program. ) Will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special figure input process and a special figure start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special figure start process is executed after the special figure input process is completed.

First, the special figure input process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main control CPU 30a receives the game ball in the upper start winning port 17 or the lower start winning port 18 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered (step SA1). When the determination result of step SA1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step SA1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number 4 (step SA2). When the determination result of step SA2 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step SA2 is affirmative (the number of reserved memories is less than 4), the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by 1 (1) (step SA3). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game balls detected by the start winning ports 17 and 18 as starting hold balls. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special figure distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. The value is acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number (step SA4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process.

Next, the special figure start process will be described.
In the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 30a first executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not an execution condition for the special figure variation game is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination in the execution condition determination when the special figure variation game is being executed or when the big hit game is being played. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative (not in the special figure variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory count stored in the main control RAM 30c of 0 ( The number of stored data is determined whether or not it is greater than zero. When the determination result of the storage number determination is negative (the stored storage number is 0), the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the memory number determination is affirmative (the stored memory number is 1 or more), the main control CPU 30a decrements the reserved memory number by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a special figure variation game that is being held. . Further, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special figure hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction). Then, the main control CPU 30a stores various random numbers (big hit determination random number, reach determination random number, special figure distribution random number) stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Read the value of.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and executes a jackpot determination (jackpot lottery) as to whether or not both values match. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the non-probability change determination value. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a Use the jackpot judgment. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit fluctuation process for executing a special figure fluctuation game that becomes a big hit fluctuation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure (big hit symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12 based on the read special figure distribution random number value. Further, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for hit variation. More specifically, when the main control CPU 30a determines any of the special drawings ZA to ZC and ZE, the main control CPU 30a determines the fluctuation pattern for normal hit fluctuation, while determining the special figure ZD. Determine the fluctuation pattern for special hit fluctuation.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the big hit determination random number value is compared with the small hit determination value, and a small hit determination (small hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not both values match. Run. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a special figure (small hit symbol) to be displayed on the special figure display device 12 with a fixed stop. The main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for special hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process.

  When the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes that the big hit determination random number is not a big hit or a small hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for the deviation reach variation.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a shift variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the shift variation. In the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure start process. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hit determination means (big hit determination means) and a hit type determination means (big hit type determination means). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that determines the variation pattern functions as a variation content determination unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the special figure and the variation pattern, in a process different from the special figure start process, generates a control command generated according to the determined matter of the special figure start process at a predetermined timing. It outputs to CPU31a for production control. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern and for instructing the start of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 at the time of starting the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure and then outputs the fluctuation pattern designation command. The main control CPU 30a then outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, together with the output of the change pattern designation command, displays the change of the special figure on the special figure display device 12 (in this embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC which blinks the character string associated with the special figure Z0). ) Is started, and the special symbol is displayed in a fixed stop together with the output of all symbol stop commands. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a two-dimensional code NC that encodes a character string (game state information) associated with the determined special figure, and sends the generated two-dimensional code NC to the special figure display device 12. Display the confirmed stop. The main control CPU 30a controls the special figure display device 12 so as to continuously display the special figure displayed in the fixed stop state until a new special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when the special symbol is displayed on the special figure display device 12 and is confirmed and stopped, the special figure displayed on the fixed and stopped display continues until a new special figure variation game is started after the game is finished. Is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a code generation unit and a display control unit.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect when the special figure changing game of the big hit change ends. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. Also, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 20 by opening the round game and opens the big prize opening 21, and closes the grand prize opening door 20 when the round end condition is satisfied. Then, the special winning opening 21 is closed. When the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect, and ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a winning game granting unit.

Next, game state processing executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command instructing the non-probability change state when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends. The probability variation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends. The operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “100 times” as the number of operation times indicating the number of remaining special figure variable games to which the variable state is given after the big hit game based on the special figures ZC, ZE (big hit C, E). Is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the operation flag to “0” and outputs a non-operation command. To do. The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. Thereby, the gaming state during the big hit game is a non-probable variation state and a non-variable short state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a gaming state control means.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data based on the change contents (effect contents) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command. In addition, when the special control designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 in accordance with the command. More specifically, when the special symbols ZA to ZC, ZE (big hits A to C, E) are designated as the big hit symbols, the effect control CPU 31a has a big hit symbol (for example, “111” to “888” of the decorative symbols. Or any of the above. When the special figure ZD (big hit D) or the special figure ZK (small hit K) is designated as the special figure, the effect control CPU 31a generates a specific off symbol (for example, “123” or the like). In addition, when the off symbol is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a off symbol as a decorative symbol (for example, “879”). At this time, when the variation pattern for variation of the detachment reach is designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a detachment symbol including the reach symbol as a decorative symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to start the variable display of the decorative symbols and start the symbol variable game. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily displays the generated jackpot symbol or the off symbol at the end of the variation time indicated by the input variation pattern, and also displays the fixed stop with the input of all symbol stop commands. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment recognizes which of the big hit D and the small hit K is won from the variation contents of the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 and the decorative symbols displayed to be confirmed and stopped. hard.

Next, description will be given of the control content performed by the effect control CPU 31a to cause the effect during the big hit game to be executed.
First, the 2R big hit game or the small hit game will be described.

  When the opening control command for the 2R big hit game or the small hit game is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the data for displaying the image for the 2R big hit game and the small hit game. In the image display data, the execution of the first transition effect described above is defined as the effect contents from the start of each game to the end of the second opening of the big winning opening 21. Execution of the above-mentioned second transition effect is defined as the effect contents from the end of opening of the second prize winning opening 21 to the end of the winning game (ending effect). The transition-destination effect mode notified by the second transition effect is an effect mode determined by a mode transition process to be described later. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and causes the first transition effect and the second transition effect to be executed during each winning game.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the big hit D or the small hit K is won, the display effect on the effect display device 11 and the opening of the big prize opening 21 are released from the start of the special figure variation game to the end of the winning game. Aspects are the same. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, it is difficult to determine which of the big hit D and the small hit K is won from the start of the special figure variation game to the end of the hit game.

Next, the 16R big hit game will be described.
When the opening control command for the 16R jackpot game is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data for the opening effect in the 16R jackpot game. Also, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs each round command for 16R jackpot game, it selects image display data for the corresponding round effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and causes the opening effect and the round effect to be executed during the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the common (same) opening effect and image display data for each round effect are selected in the jackpot game based on any of the jackpots A to C, E.

  When the ending command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects image display data for the ending effect in the 16R big hit game. In the image display data, execution of the above-described second transition effect is determined. The transition-destination effect mode notified by the second transition effect is an effect mode determined by a mode transition process to be described later. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, and executes the ending effect during the big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hits A to C, E are won, the display effect on the effect display device 11 and the opening state of the big prize opening 21 are the same from the start of the special figure variation game to the end of the winning game. It becomes. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is difficult to determine which of the big hits A to C, E is won from the start of the special figure variation game until the end of the hit game.

Next, a mode transition process performed by the effect control CPU 31a in order to execute the effect mode will be described.
The effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the start of the winning game (input of the opening command), and the special drawing (type of winning winning) designated by the special drawing designation command and the winning lottery (big winning lottery and small winning lottery) Based on the game state at the time of winning, the effect mode after the game ends is determined. The effect control CPU 31a specifies the gaming state at the time of winning the winning lottery from the input probability change command, non-probability change command, operation command, and non-operation command. The effect control CPU 31a sets the determined effect mode with the end of the winning game (ending effect), and selects image display data corresponding to the set effect mode. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the selected image display data, displays the background image corresponding to the set effect mode, and starts the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the effect mode may be shifted when the special-fluctuation variation game of the deviation variation based on the variation pattern P1 is executed. Details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the special drawing ZA (big hit A) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a is a probability change mode as the post-hit game end mode regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit. Determine the MK. In addition, when the special figure ZB (big hit B), special figure ZC (big hit C), or special figure ZE (big hit E) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit, Chance mode MC is determined as the production mode after the big hit game ends.

  When the special figure ZD (big hit D) is designated and the game state at the time of winning the big win is the non-changeable state, the CPU 31a for effect control has the second effect mode after the end of the big hit game. The normal mode MB is determined. In addition, when the special figure ZD (big hit D) is designated, and the game state at the time of winning the big hit is the variable state, the effect control CPU 31a is surely changed as the presentation mode after the end of the big hit game. The mode MK is determined.

  When the special drawing ZK (small hit K) is designated and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the non-changeable state, the presentation control CPU 31a provides the presentation mode after the end of the small hit game. As a result, the second normal mode MB is determined. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 31a is set when the special figure ZK (small hit K) is designated and the gaming state at the time of winning the small hit is the variable state. The same production mode as the existing production mode is determined (that is, continued).

  Further, the presentation control CPU 31a promotes whether or not to shift to the second normal mode MB when the change pattern P1 (normal deviation deviation) is specified by the change pattern specifying command while staying in the first normal mode MA. Judgment is made by lottery. When the determination result of the promotion determination is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control sets the second normal mode MB and displays the effect so that it can be switched to the background image HGb with the start of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1. The apparatus 11 is controlled. The effect control CPU 31a makes an affirmative determination of the promotion determination at a higher rate when the gaming state at the time when the variation pattern P1 is input is the probability variation state than in the non-probability variation state.

  In addition, when the variation pattern P1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command while staying in the second normal mode MB, the effect control CPU 31a performs a downgrade determination as to whether or not to shift to the first normal mode MA by lottery. . When the determination result of the demotion determination is affirmative, the CPU 31a for effect control sets the first normal mode MA and effects display so that it can be switched to the background image HGa with the start of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1. The apparatus 11 is controlled. When the game state at the time when the variation pattern P1 is input is the probability variation state, the effect control CPU 31a affirmatively determines the demotion determination at a lower rate than the case of the non-probability variation state. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a shifts the effect mode in response to the affirmative determination in the demotion determination or the promotion determination, the effect display device 11 can switch the background image without executing the mode transition effect described above. To control.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a, after the big hit game based on the special figure ZC (big hit C) or the special figure ZE (big hit E), ends the variable state after the end of the 100 symbol variation game, the 100th time. The first normal mode MA is set with the end of the special figure variation game, and the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be switched to the background image HGa. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a continues the set chance mode MC when 100 symbol variation games have ended after the big hit game based on the special figure ZB (big hit B) has ended.

  With the configuration as described above, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, it is easier to stay in the second normal mode MB as compared to the first normal mode MA, while the gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Compared to the second normal mode MB, it is easier to stay in the first normal mode MA. Therefore, the second normal mode MB of the present embodiment is positioned as an effect mode in which the gaming state is highly likely to be a certain change state as compared with the first normal mode MA. In addition, each mode MA to MC can recognize that the gaming state may be a probability variation state, while the probability variation mode MK is positioned as an effect mode that can definitely recognize that the gaming state is a probability variation state. It is done. In addition, the chance mode MC is an effect mode in which it is possible to definitely recognize that the gaming state is the probabilistic state when the game is continued after the end of the 100 symbol variation game after the end of the big hit game. In the present embodiment, the second normal mode MB and the chance mode MC are specific effects that are started regardless of whether the gaming state is the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state, and the effect control CPU 31a performs the specific effect control means. Function as.

Next, a character string (game state information) coded (specified) in the special drawings Z0 to Z115 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the special drawings Z0 to Z115 of this embodiment are a combination of character strings “Z0” to “Z115” indicating the numbers of the special drawings, and one type of character string indicating information regarding the gaming state, respectively. It is a two-dimensional code NC that encodes a character string. For example, the special figure Z0 is encoded with a character string “Z0: out of place”, and the special figure Z47 is encoded with a character string “Z47: Probability mode MK?”. As described above, in the special drawings Z0 to Z115 of the present embodiment, the color-coded patterns of the data cells in the two-dimensional code NC are all different as the character strings encoded are different. That is, the two-dimensional codes NC forming the special drawings Z0 to Z115 of this embodiment can all be recognized as different symbols.

  In the present embodiment, as a character string indicating information relating to the gaming state, “entering the probability variation mode MK!” And “entering the chance mode MC” for definite notification (notification) of the effect mode to be shifted to after the winning game ends. “Inrush!” Is prepared, and “Probability change mode MK?” Is suggested, which suggests an effect mode that shifts after the winning game is over. In addition, as a character string indicating information related to the gaming state, “out of” and “probable big hit!” For informing (notifying) whether or not it is a big hit are prepared, and there is a possibility that it is a probable big hit “Probability expectation / high”, “Probability expectation / medium”, and “Probability expectation / low” are prepared.

  In the present embodiment, the character string “out” is associated only with the off symbol of the special figure. Therefore, the character string “out of line” is positioned as information for definite notification of the out of line. In the present embodiment, the character string “rush into probability change mode MK!” Is associated only with special figure ZA (big hit A) that shifts to probability change mode MK after the big hit game ends. Therefore, the character string “rushes into the probability variation mode MK!” Is positioned as information for definite notification of the transition to the probability variation mode MK. In the present embodiment, the probability variation mode MK is an effect mode that can be shifted only in the case of probability variation big hits A and D. Therefore, the character string “rush into probability variation mode MK!” Is definitely notified that the probability variation big hit is reached. It can be said that it is information to do.

  In addition, the character string “Is the probability variation mode MK?” Is associated with the special drawings ZA to ZC and ZE. Therefore, the character string “Is it a probability change mode MK?” Is positioned as information for notifying the transition to the probability change mode MK or the chance mode MC after the end of the big hit game. At the same time, in the present embodiment, the character string “Is it a probability variation mode MK?” Can be said to be information for notifying that there is a possibility of either a probability variation big hit or a non-probability big hit.

  In addition, the character string “Enter Chance Mode MC!” Is displayed in special figure ZB (big hit B), special figure ZC (big hit C), and special figure ZE (big hit E) that shift to chance mode MC after the big hit game ends. Are only associated. Therefore, the character string “Entering the chance mode MC!” Is positioned as information for definitive notification of the transition to the chance mode MC after the end of the big hit game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the chance mode MC is an effect mode that shifts in the case of the probability variation big hits B and C and the non-probability big hit E, so the character string “rushing into the chance mode MC!” It can also be said to be information for notifying that there is a possibility of either big hit or non-probable big hit.

  In addition, the character string “probability big hit!” Is associated only with special drawings ZA to ZD that become probable big hits AD. Therefore, the character string “probability big hit!” Is positioned as information for definite notification of the probability change big hit. The character string “probability big hit!” Is a special figure ZA that shifts to the probability change mode MK, a special figure ZB or ZC that changes to the chance mode MC, and a mode MB or MK that changes after the big hit game ends. Corresponding to FIG. ZD. Therefore, it can be said that the character string “probability big hit!” Is information notifying that the mode is shifted to any one of modes MB, MC, and MK.

  In addition, the strings “probability expectation / low”, “probability expectation / medium”, and “probability expectation / high” are used as special figures ZB and ZC, which are probable big hits, and special figure ZE, which is non-probable big hit It is associated. In the present embodiment, the probability that the current big hit is a probable big hit is set in the order of the character strings “probability expected / low” <“probable expected / medium” <“probable expected / high”. That is, in the present embodiment, the number (ratio) of special figures ZB and ZC, which are probable big hits in the total number of special figures associated with each character string, is “probability expectation / low” <“probability expectation”. “High / Medium” <“Probability of Expectation / High”. In this embodiment, the probability change expectation degree indicating the possibility that the big hit is a probability change big hit is the second hit expectation degree.

  Further, the character string “Himitsu” is associated with a special figure ZD that is a probable big hit and a special figure ZK that is a small hit K. Therefore, the character string “Himitsu” is information for notifying that there is a possibility of either a probable big hit or a small hit. As described above, a character string (game state information) including information corresponding to a special figure (winning type) is specified in the special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 in the present embodiment.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, a case where an affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination of the special figure start process and a special figure ZC (special figure Z63) is determined will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the effect display device 11, the variation of the decorative symbol of each column is started, and the symbol variation game G1a by the decorative symbol is started, and the decorative symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed as the period T1 elapses. A big hit symbol (for example, “666”) is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, in the special figure display device 12, the special figure change game G1b is started by starting the special figure change, and the special figure Z63 is confirmed as the period T1 elapses. Stopped display.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8A, the effect display device 11 hides the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol, and displays the opening effect instead of displaying the big hit symbol over the period T2. When the opening effect ends, as shown in FIG. 8C, the special winning opening 21 is opened so that 16 round games are executed over the period T3. Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the effect display device 11, round effects are displayed in correspondence with each of the 16 round games over the period T3. Thereafter, the effect display device 11 displays the ending effect in a manner of notifying that the mode is shifted to the chance mode MC over the period T4. Then, in the effect display device 11, the chance mode MC is started by displaying the background image HGc with the end of the ending effect, and a new symbol variation game G2a is started.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the special figure display device 12, the special figure Z63 is continuously displayed over the period T5, and is not hidden like the big hit symbol of the decorative symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to secure a sufficient time for the player to read the special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 by the reading device CM during the big hit game. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC displayed as the special figure on the special figure display device 12 is read by the reading device CM, whereby the character string “probability expected high / high "Can be easily recognized (acquired). Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while recognizing that there is a high possibility that the player is in a probable state even when the game mode is shifted to the chance mode MC.

  Further, the special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 of the present embodiment includes an extremely large number of data cells color-coded by the first color (white in the present embodiment) and the second color (black in the present embodiment). It is a combined two-dimensional code NC, and it is extremely difficult to visually recognize which special figure is from the color-coded pattern of the cell. For this reason, a person other than a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as an unspecified person) is a special figure corresponding to any type of jackpot displayed on the special figure display device 12. Cannot be easily recognized.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code NC that can be read by the reading device CM with a character string corresponding to the big hits A to E and the small hits K is fixed and displayed as a special figure. For this reason, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily read the game state information (character string) encoded in the special figure by using the reading device CM, while it is unspecified other than the player. A person cannot easily read game state information from a special drawing. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unintentional reading of the game state information from the special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 to be stopped in a definite manner, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (2) In this embodiment, when the special figures ZB and ZC that are probable variation jackpots are determined and when the special chart ZE that is a non-probable variable jackpot is determined, The chance mode MC is set and started as the production mode. Therefore, the execution of the chance mode MC can make it difficult for the player and the unspecified person to specify the gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state) after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily read game state information corresponding to the winning type by using the reading device CM, and can acquire information on the game state.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the game state information corresponding to the type of hit coded in the special chart includes the expectation that the probability variation state is given after the winning game is finished, that is, the probability of being a probability variation big hit. included. Therefore, it is possible for a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine to enjoy the game by grasping the expected degree of probability variation jackpot, while preventing an unspecified person from reading the expectation degree of probability variation jackpot. .

  (4) In the present embodiment, the special figure displayed on the special figure display device 12 that is separate from the effect display device 11 is a two-dimensional code NC in which a character string corresponding to the hit type is coded. The winning symbol displayed on the special figure display device 12 in a fixed stop state is displayed on the special figure display device 12 through the winning game, so that the player can be surely given time for reading with the reading device CM.

(5) In the present embodiment, it is possible to leave the player's intention to select whether or not to read a character string (information) encoded in a special figure (two-dimensional code NC). That is, a player who wants to acquire information encoded in a special figure may acquire information using the reading device CM, while a player who does not want to acquire information receives information from the special figure. It is virtually impossible to read visually. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that information is given to the player who does not want to acquire information, and the interest of a player falls on the contrary.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same configuration and the same control as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted or simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure display device 12 is connected to the effect control CPU 31 a of the effect control board 31. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a updates the value of the effect distribution random number in the random number update process (random number generation process). This effect distribution random number is used to specify a character string (game state information) encoded in the two-dimensional code NC displayed on the special figure display device 12.

  In the special figure display device 12 of the present embodiment, an information display pattern configured by combining a two-dimensional code NC that codes a character string as information (game state information) and a special symbol is displayed. Details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), in the two-dimensional code NC displayed on the special figure display device 12, a special figure display area TR is set in a part of the information recording (storage) area in the two-dimensional code NC. ing. The special figure display area TR is set to a size corresponding to a data cell of 7 cells × 7 cells in the two-dimensional code NC. And the special figure Z0-Z115 of this embodiment is comprised as a symbol image which can be integrated in the special figure display area TR. Hereinafter, a detailed description will be given with reference to FIGS. In the special drawing Z0 to Z115 of this embodiment, each of 49 (= 7 × 7) areas divided into the same number and size as the data cells in the special figure display area TR is assigned to the first color (book). In the embodiment, the color is divided into either one of the following colors: green), or a second color (red in the present embodiment) having the same or substantially the same brightness as the first color. In FIGS. 10B to 10D, green is indicated by light ink and red is indicated by black. In the present embodiment, the special drawings Z0 to Z115 all have different cell color-coding patterns. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), in the special figure Z0, which is an outlier, only one of the 49 cells is color-coded in red, and in the special figure Z1, three cells are It is color-coded red.

  As described above, in the special drawings Z0 to Z115 of this embodiment, patterns selected from 2 to the 49th power patterns that can be generated by color coding of the 49 cells are set, respectively, and the special figure display area It cannot be easily recognized which special figure is displayed on the TR.

  In the special figure display device 12 of the present embodiment, any of special figures Z0 to Z115 is incorporated (superposed) in the special figure display area TR of the two-dimensional code NC that codes a character string indicating the game state information. The symbol variation game is displayed by the information display symbol. That is, in the special figure display device 12, the information display symbol (two-dimensional code NC in which the special figure is incorporated) is variably displayed and any one of the special figures Z0 to Z115 is incorporated (added). The symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. Then, in the special figure display device 12, any one of the special figures Z0 to Z115 is confirmed and stopped at the same time as the information display symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, each of the special drawings Z0 to Z115 incorporated in the special figure display region TR has a very low contrast because it is color-coded by the first and second colors having the same or substantially the same brightness, and the special figure display region TR. Is highly likely to be recognized as a data corruption area where data cannot be read by the reading device CM. However, since the two-dimensional code NC of the present embodiment has an error correction function, the two-dimensional code NC is encoded from the whole two-dimensional code NC even if any special figure is incorporated in the special figure display area TR. The character string can be read by the reading device CM. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can also be grasped that one two-dimensional code NC is formed as a whole of the information display symbol in which any of the special drawings Z0 to Z115 is incorporated.

  The error correction function is a function that enables reading even when a part of the two-dimensional code NC is unreadable due to damage or dirt. More specifically, the information storage area of the two-dimensional code NC is divided into a data area and an error correction area, and error correction data such as a Reed-Solomon code is arranged in the error correction area. The above-mentioned error correction level H (30%) indicates that if the number of unreadable data cells included in the two-dimensional code NC is less than 30% of the whole, a correctable number (amount) of error correction data is arranged. .

Next, a special figure input process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described.
In addition, since the processing content of step SA1-SA4 in a special figure input process is the same as 1st Embodiment, the description is abbreviate | omitted. When the processing of step SA4 shown in FIG. 6 is completed, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number obtained in step SA4 with the common value among the aforementioned jackpot determination values, and the two values match. Pre-judgment of whether or not is executed. That is, the main control CPU 30a has a special figure variation game based on the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in the special figure input process in the current control cycle. In either case, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made (whether or not it is a big hit start holding ball).

  When the determination result of the hit pre-determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a acquires the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c and the special hit distribution random number acquired together with the value of the big hit determination random number in step SA4. Confirm the jackpot symbol (special symbol) specified from the value of. Then, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command based on the confirmed reserved storage number and jackpot symbol, and sets the prefetch command in the output buffer.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a issues a prefetch command [E1xxH] when the jackpot symbol is a special figure ZA (big jackpot A), and a prefetch command [E2xxH] when the jackpot symbol is a special figure ZB (big jackpot B). In the case of the special figure ZC (big hit C), the prefetch command [E3xxH] is generated. Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a prefetch command [E4xxH] when the big hit symbol is the special figure ZD (big hit D), and generates a prefetch command [E5xxH] when the big hit symbol is the special figure ZE (big hit E).

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the confirmed number of reserved memories in the lower byte of the prefetch command. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories = 1, [01H], when the number of reserved memories = 2, [02H], when the number of reserved memories = 3, [03H] When the number = 4, [04H] is set as the lower byte. Therefore, the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E5xxH] are big hits regardless of whether or not the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is a probable change state, the number of stored memories at the time of the hit predetermination, This is a control command that can specify a special figure.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the hit pre-determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and reads a prefetch command [E6xxH] corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. To the output buffer. Therefore, the pre-read command [E6xxH] is a control command that can be shifted or small hit K when the gaming state at the time of big hit determination is an uncertain change state, and can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of hit prior determination. Become. Note that the prefetch command [E6xxH] is a control command indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit when the gaming state at the time of the big hit determination is a probable change state.

  The main control CPU 30a ends the special figure input process when the prefetch command is set. Note that the prefetch command set in the output buffer is sequentially output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) in the command output process executed in the next and subsequent control cycles.

Next, the prefetch command storage process executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs any of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E6xxH], the input prefetch command (control command value) is associated with the number of reserved memories specified by the command. It is stored (set) in the storage area of the control RAM 31c. More specifically, in the effect control RAM 31c of the present embodiment, four storage areas respectively associated with the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4” are set. Further, in the effect control RAM 31c, a storage area associated with the special figure variation game being executed is set. In the following description, the storage area associated with the special figure variation game being executed may be indicated as the storage area corresponding to the “pending storage number“ 0 ””. For example, when the prefetch command [E303H] is input from the main control CPU 30a, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command [E303H] in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “3” in the presentation control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the prefetch command [E101H] is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command [E101H] in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “1” in the effect control RAM 31c. .

Next, update storage processing (shift processing) executed by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
Each time the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command in the effect control RAM 31c in association with the number of reserved memories obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the current number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the production control CPU 31a receives a variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the look-ahead command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “n (n = 1 to 4)”. Are stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “n−1 (0 to 3)”. At this time, the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the pending storage number “0” is overwritten with the prefetch command stored in the pending storage number “1” as the update storage process is executed ( Ie it is erased). At the same time, the look-ahead command stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “4” is overwritten with the control information indicating that the start holding ball does not exist with the execution of the update storage process (that is, erased). ) According to such a configuration, the look-ahead command corresponding to the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c when the ball is detected at the start winning ports 17 and 18 is based on the corresponding start holding ball. The effect control RAM 31c is stored and held until the special figure variation game is finished.

  Next, a description will be given of code generation processing performed for the production control CPU 31a to generate a two-dimensional code NC for incorporating the special drawings Z0 to Z115. This code generation process is executed after the update storage process is completed.

  In the code generation process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P3 for normal variation. When the variation pattern P3 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a receives any of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E3xxH] in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4” in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not it is stored. Note that the prefetch commands stored in the storage areas corresponding to the reserved storage numbers “1” to “4” are prefetch commands that have been updated and stored (shifted) based on the input of the current variation pattern designation command. When any one of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E3xxH] is stored, the effect control CPU 31a makes a special effect determination as to whether or not the character string encoded in the two-dimensional code NC is “continuous jackpot!”. Run. When the determination result of the special effect determination is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a determines “continuous big hit!” As a character string encoded in the two-dimensional code NC.

  In the present embodiment, the character string “continuous big hit!” Is a special figure variation game (starting holding ball) that is one of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E3xxH], that is, the big hit A to C. It can be determined subject to being held. Therefore, the character string “Continuous jackpot!” Includes a special figure fluctuation game (starting holding ball) with a probable big hit among the special figure fluctuation game (starting holding ball) held at the start of the big hit symbol fluctuation game. It is positioned as information on the determination of the on-hold jackpot that notifies definitely that it is included.

  Further, when a variation pattern different from the variation pattern P3 is designated, when the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E3xxH] are not stored, and when the determination result of the special effect determination is negative, the two-dimensional code NC A character string other than the character string “Continuous jackpot!” Is determined as a character string to be encoded. More specifically, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command following the variation pattern designation command, the special figure designated by the command and the random number for effect distribution acquired from the effect control RAM 31c are displayed. Based on the value, a character string (game state information) to be coded in the two-dimensional code NC is determined with reference to the first information distribution table TA shown in FIG. The first information distribution table TA is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the first information distribution table TA, for each special figure Z0 to Z115, the character string (gaming state information) is “out”, “enters the probability variation mode MK!”, “Probability variation”. “Mode MK?”, “Enter Chance Mode MC!”, “Probability Big Hit!”, “Probability Expectation / High”, “Probability Expectation / Medium”, “Probability Expectation / Low”, and “Himitsu” It is associated. In the first information distribution table TA, the value of the effect distribution random number is a numerical value that can be taken by the value of the effect distribution random number for each character string (a total of 251 integer values from 0 to 250). A predetermined number of items are distributed among the items. According to the first information distribution table TA as described above, one character string (game state information) is determined in accordance with the designated special drawing. For example, when the special figure Z0 (out of line) is designated, the character string “out of” is determined with a probability of 251/251. Further, according to the first information distribution table TA, when the special figure Z1 (big hit A) is designated, the character string “rushes into the probability variation mode MK!” With a probability of 141/251 is 251 minutes. The character string “probability mode MK?” Is selected with a probability of 30 and “probability big hit!” Is selected with a probability of 80/251.

  In the present embodiment, according to the distribution mode of the value of the random number for effect distribution in the first information distribution table TA, the character string “out” is selected only when a special figure Z0 (out) is designated. The Therefore, the character string “out of line” is positioned as information for definite notification of the out of line. According to the first information distribution table TA, the character string “rush into the probability change mode MK!” Can be selected only when the special figure ZA (big hit A) is designated. Therefore, the character string “rushes into the probability variation mode MK!” Is positioned as information for definite notification of the transition to the probability variation mode MK.

  Further, according to the first information distribution table TA, the character string “Is the probability variation mode MK?” Can be selected when any of the special drawings ZA to ZC and ZE is designated. Therefore, the character string “Is it a probability change mode MK?” Is positioned as information for notifying the transition to the probability change mode MK or the chance mode MC after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, according to the first information distribution table TA, the character string “rush into chance mode MC!” Can be selected when any of the special drawings ZB, ZC, and ZE is designated. Therefore, the character string “Entering the chance mode MC!” Is positioned as information for definitive notification of the transition to the chance mode MC after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, according to the first information distribution table TA, the character string “probability big hit!” Can be selected when any of the special drawings ZA to ZD is designated. Therefore, the character string “probability big hit!” Is positioned as information for definite notification of the probability change big hit. Further, the character string “probability big hit!” Can be said to be information for informing that the mode is shifted to any one of modes MB, MC, and MK.

  Further, according to the first information distribution table TA, the character strings “probability expectation / low”, “probability expectation / medium”, and “probability expectation / high” are shown in the special drawings ZB, ZC, and ZE. It can be selected when either is specified. In the present embodiment, the probability that the current big hit is a probable big hit is set in the order of the character string “probability expectation / low” <“probability expectation / medium” <“probability expectation / high”. Yes. That is, in the present embodiment, when the special figures ZB and ZC, which are probable big hits in the ratio of each character string to be selected, are specified, the ratio selected is “probability expected / low” <“probability change”. It is set in the order of “expected / medium” <“probability expected / high”.

  Further, according to the first information distribution table TA, the character string “Himitsu” can be selected when either a special figure ZD that is a probable big hit or a special figure ZK that is a small hit K is designated. . Therefore, the character string “Himitsu” is information for notifying that there is a possibility of either a probable big hit or a small hit.

  When determining the character string, the production control CPU 31a generates a two-dimensional code NC that codes the determined character string, and generates a special figure designated by the special figure designation command. An information display pattern is generated by being incorporated (overlaid) in the display area TR.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the change pattern designation command to change the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 to start the symbol change game. At the same time, the effect control CPU 31a changes the information display pattern (two-dimensional code NC and special figure) in the special figure display device 12 to start the special figure variation game. After that, when the symbol control command is input, the effect control CPU 31a causes the decoration display of the effect display device 11 to be confirmed and stopped and the generated information display symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. The effect control CPU 31a controls the special-figure display device 12 so that the information display symbol that is confirmed and stopped is continuously displayed until a new special-figure variable game is started. Therefore, when the information display symbols including the special symbols Z1 to Z115 (winning symbols) are displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a fixed stop display, the information display symbol displayed in the fixed stop state is a new special symbol after the winning game ends. It is continuously displayed until the variable game is started. Thus, in this embodiment, the CPU 31a for effect control functions as a code generation unit and a display control unit.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (2) to (5) in the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(6) The special figure display device 12 displays the information display symbol generated by incorporating the special figures Z0 to Z115 in the two-dimensional code NC that codes the character string as the game state information, and displays the information display symbols. For this reason, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily read the game state information (character string) coded (specified) on the information display pattern by using the reading device CM. A person cannot easily read game state information. Therefore, it is possible to suppress unintentional reading of the game state information from the symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the special figure display device 12, and to suppress the player's interest from deteriorating.

  (7) The information display pattern is composed of a combination of a two-dimensional code NC that codes a character string serving as game state information and special drawings Z0 to Z115. Accordingly, the degree of freedom of the combination of the special drawings Z0 to Z115 and the character string (gaming state information) is compared with the case where the two-dimensional code NC itself that encodes the character string serving as the gaming state information is handled as the special drawings Z0 to Z115. Can be high. In other words, as a character string (game state information) encoded in the two-dimensional code NC, a game development that can be specified only from the type of special figure (presence / absence of probability variation state, transition mode of the transition destination, expectation to probability variation state, etc.) In addition, it is possible to employ information that changes as the game progresses. Therefore, the variation of the character string (game state information) that can be read from the information display design can be increased, and the interest of the player can be improved.

(8) In particular, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern P3 for normal hit variation is specified and the execution of the special figure variation game with the probability variation big hits A to C is suspended, the gaming state An information display pattern is generated using a two-dimensional code NC that encodes a character string “continuous big hit!” As information. Therefore, by reading the information display symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the special figure display device 12 by the reading device CM, it is possible to definitely recognize that it will be a continuous big hit (holding big hit) after the end of the current big hit game. For this reason, it is possible to increase the interest of the player who is expected to be a big hit.
(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, in addition to the display of the two-dimensional code NC on the special figure display device 12 as in the first and second embodiments, the two-dimensional code NC is incorporated into a decorative pattern displayed on the effect display device 11. It is different in that it can be displayed (added). Details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the reach state is displayed on the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol KR incorporating the two-dimensional code NC in the right column among the two left and right columns forming the reach state is displayed. indicate. More specifically, in the present embodiment, after the reach state is displayed, the two-dimensional code is displayed in such a manner that the character of the decorative symbol KR in the right column operates to present a signboard showing the two-dimensional code NC. NC is displayed on the effect display device 11. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 functions as a display unit.

Next, the second code generation process for generating the two-dimensional code NC to be incorporated into the decorative design KR by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs the change pattern designation command, the second information shown in FIG. 13 is obtained based on the change pattern designated by the command and the value of the effect distribution random number acquired from the effect control RAM 31c. A character string (information) is determined with reference to the sorting table TB. The second information distribution table TB is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the second information distribution table TB, for each variation pattern, “None”, “Big hit expectation / low”, “Big hit expectation / high”, And “Big hit confirmed!” Are associated with each other. Note that “none” shown in the second information distribution table TB indicates that the display itself of the two-dimensional code NC on the effect display device 11 is not executed. Then, in the second information distribution table TB, the value of the effect distribution random number is a numerical value (0 to 250) that the value of the effect distribution random number can take for each character string. (A total of 251 integer values) are assigned by a predetermined number. According to the second information distribution table TB as described above, one character string (game state information) is determined in accordance with the designated variation pattern. For example, when the fluctuation pattern P2 is designated, “None” is a probability of 146/251, “Big hit expectation / low” is a probability of 85/251, and “A big hit expectation is a probability of 20/251”. “High” can be determined.

  According to the distribution mode of the random number for effect distribution in the second information distribution table TB, whenever any one of the variation patterns P1 and P4 for specifying the variation content that does not form the reach state is designated. “None” is determined. Further, according to the second information distribution table TB, the character string “big hit confirmed!” Can be determined only when the variation pattern P3 of the normal hit variation is designated. Therefore, the character string “big hit confirmed!” Is information on big hit decision that can be definitely recognized as big hit.

  In addition, according to the second information distribution table TB, the character strings “expected expectation of big hit / low” and “expected expectation of big hit / high” are the cases where any of the variation patterns P2 and P3 is designated. Can be selected. Further, in the present embodiment, the information on the high jackpot expectation is set in the order of the character string “expected big hit expectation / low” <“expected big hit expectation / high”. That is, in the present embodiment, the ratio when the variation pattern P3 that is a big hit in the ratio of selection of each character string is designated is “big hit expectation / low” <“big hit expectation / high”. Higher in order.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines not to display the two-dimensional code NC when “none” is determined with reference to the second information distribution table TB. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a does not display the reach state when any one of the variation patterns P1 and P4 is designated, while two-dimensional when any one of the variation patterns P2 and P3 is designated. The reach state is displayed by the decorative design KR that does not incorporate the code NC and the reach effect is executed. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the second information distribution table TB and determines a character string other than “None”, the CPU 31a generates a two-dimensional code NC that codes the corresponding character string. The reach state is displayed by the decorative design KR to which the two-dimensional code NC is added and the reach effect is executed. When the two-dimensional code NC is displayed, the effect control CPU 31a continuously maintains the state in which the two-dimensional code NC is displayed until the reach effect ends and the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a code generation unit and a display control unit.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (8) of the first and second embodiments, the following effects can be obtained.
(9) In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a two-dimensional code NC that codes a character string serving as gaming state information in a decorative pattern. For this reason, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily read the game state information (character string) encoded in the decorative symbol KR (two-dimensional code NC) by using the reading device CM. The unspecified person cannot read easily. Therefore, it can suppress that game state information is read unintentionally from decoration design KR, and it can control that a player's interest falls.

  (10) In the present embodiment, the character string indicating the big hit expectation is encoded in the two-dimensional code NC. Accordingly, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily grasp the jackpot expectation by using the reading device CM, while an unspecified person other than the player has difficulty grasping the jackpot expectation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the big hit expectation from being unintentionally read from the two-dimensional code NC displayed on the effect display device 11, and to suppress the player's interest from decreasing.

(11) In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is continuously displayed until the reach effect is finished and the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Therefore, it is possible to reliably give the player time for reading the two-dimensional code NC using the reading device CM.
(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, in a decorative symbol variation game that is executed once from the decorative symbol variation start to the fixed stop display, a variation cycle is performed once from the decorative symbol variation start to the temporary stop display once. Or it is comprised so that execution of the special fluctuation effect which displays several times and alert | reports jackpot expectation degree according to the frequency | count of the fluctuation cycle is possible. In the present embodiment, the variation cycle included in one symbol variation game can be grasped as a unit variation effect accompanied by a variation display of a decorative symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, in addition to the fluctuation patterns P1 to P4, fluctuation patterns P2a, P3a for specifying fluctuation contents consisting of two fluctuation cycles, and fluctuation contents consisting of three fluctuation cycles are specified. Fluctuation patterns P2b and P3b to be changed, and a fluctuation pattern P3c for specifying fluctuation contents including four fluctuation cycles are prepared. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P1 to P4 are variation patterns that specify the variation content consisting of one variation cycle. In the following description, a special variation effect composed of two or more variation cycles is particularly referred to as “pseudo continuous effect”, and the variation patterns P2a, P2b, and P3a to P3c are collectively referred to as “a variation pattern that specifies a pseudo continuous effect”. There is a case.

  In the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern that specifies the pseudo-continuous effect, all variation cycles except the last are executed in the same time as the variation time of the variation pattern P1. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P1 to P4, the variation of the decorative symbols in all rows starts with the start of the symbol variation game (the first (first) variation cycle), and the symbol variation game ( At the end of the first fluctuation cycle), the decorative symbol detachment symbol or jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern specifying the pseudo-continuous effect, the variation of the decorative symbols in all the columns starts with the start of the symbol variation game (the first (first) variation cycle). With the end of the first variation cycle, the variation content in which the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is specified. In addition, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern that specifies the pseudo-continuous effect, the middle row and the right column decorations are maintained with the stop display of the left row decoration symbols maintained every time the second and subsequent variation cycles are started. Only the symbol starts to fluctuate, and every time the variation cycle except the last is completed, the shifted symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern that specifies the pseudo-continuous effect, the reach state is displayed and the reach effect is displayed at the same time as the variation time of the variation pattern P2 in the last variation cycle. The off-decoration symbol or jackpot symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Therefore, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern that specifies the pseudo-continuous effect, once the ornament symbol is temporarily displayed in the left column in the first variation cycle, the ornament symbol in the left column is the final symbol thereafter. The display is continuously displayed on the effect display device 11 until the decorative symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state after the end of the fluctuation cycle. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern that specifies the pseudo-continuous production, every time the second and subsequent variation cycles are started, a notification effect for notifying that a new variation cycle is started is executed. In the present embodiment, the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the background image on the effect display device 11 blinks white.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines that the variation pattern specifying the variation content having a large number of variation cycles is the entire ratio selected in the case of out-of-range (including small hit for convenience) and big hit. The variation pattern is selected and determined so that the selection ratio in the case of the big hit is increased. Therefore, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the number of change cycles executed in the pattern change game of one decoration pattern increases as 1 <2 <3 << 4.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern P3c that specifies the variation content consisting of four variation cycles can be selected only in the big hit variation processing (only when the affirmative determination is made in the big hit determination). Therefore, in the present embodiment, a decorative symbol variation game including four variation cycles is positioned as a big hit finalizing effect that can be definitely recognized as a big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is incorporated into (or added to) the decorative design at a timing different from that of the third embodiment, and can be displayed. Details will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, in the effect display device 11, when the decorative symbol KL is displayed in the left column in the first fluctuation cycle, the two-dimensional code NC is not incorporated (not added). ) There are a case where a decorative design KL is displayed (shown in FIG. 12) and a case where a decorative design KL incorporating (added to) the two-dimensional code NC is displayed. In the present embodiment, the decorative design KL to which the two-dimensional code NC is added is configured to simulate a state in which the character presents a signboard on which the two-dimensional code NC is shown. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 functions as a display unit.

Next, the third code generation process for generating the two-dimensional code NC to be incorporated into the decorative design KL by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a change pattern designation command, the third information shown in FIG. 14 is based on the change pattern specified by the command and the value of the effect distribution random number acquired from the effect control RAM 31c. A character string (information) is determined with reference to the distribution table TC. The third information distribution table TC is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the third information distribution table TC, “None”, “Continue?”, “Two times or more?”, “4 times!” As a character string (game state information) for each variation pattern. ”,“ Big hit expectation / low ”,“ Big hit expectation / high ”, and“ Big hit expected! ”Are associated with each other. Note that “none” shown in the third information distribution table TC indicates that the display itself of the two-dimensional code NC on the effect display device 11 is not executed. Then, in the third information distribution table TC, the value of the effect distribution random number for each character string is a numerical value (0 to 250) that the value of the effect distribution random number can take. (A total of 251 integer values) are assigned by a predetermined number. According to such third information distribution table TC, one character string (game state information) is determined according to the designated variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern P2 is designated, “None” has a probability of 101/251, “Continue?” Has a probability of 45/251, and “Half hit expectation / low” has a probability of 85/251. However, the “big hit expectation / high” can be determined with a probability of 20/251.

  According to the distribution mode of the random numbers for performance distribution in the third information distribution table TC, for the character strings “expected big hit expectation / low”, “expected big hit expectation / high”, and “fixed big hit!” It is positioned as the same information as in the third embodiment. Further, according to the third information distribution table TC, the character string “continues?” <“Twice or more” <“four times!” In the order of each character string being selected twice or more. When the variation pattern of the variation content including the variation cycle is designated, the ratio selected becomes high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is executed in the order of the character string “continue?” <“Twice or more” <“four times!” In the effect display device 11 including two or more variation cycles. The possibility increases.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the character string “twice or more?” Can be determined only when a variation pattern that specifies a pseudo-continuous effect is designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the character string “twice or more?” Is positioned as information that can definitely recognize that the symbol variation game is executed with variation contents including two or more variation cycles.

  Further, according to the third information distribution table TC, the character string “continues?” <“Twice or more” <“four times!” In the order of three or more times of the total ratio of each character string being selected. When the variation pattern of the variation content including the variation cycle is designated, the ratio selected becomes high. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is executed in the order of the character string “continue?” <“Twice or more” <“four times!” In the effect display device 11 including three or more variation cycles. The possibility increases.

  Further, according to the third information distribution table TC, the character string “4 times!” Can be selected only when the variation pattern P3c of the variation content including the four variation cycles is designated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the character string “4 times!” Is positioned as information that can definitely recognize that the symbol variation game is executed including four variation cycles, in other words, a big hit. As described above, the character string coded (recorded) in the two-dimensional code NC of the present embodiment is information indicating the development of the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, in the current symbol variation game, it can be said that the start expectation degree indicating the possibility of starting the next variation cycle is coded (specified) as the game state information in the two-dimensional code NC. .

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines not to display the two-dimensional code NC when “none” is determined with reference to the third information distribution table TC. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops the decorative symbol KL that does not incorporate (not add) the two-dimensional code NC in the left column in the first variation cycle, regardless of which variation pattern is designated. Display. In addition, when the CPU 31a for effect control refers to the third information distribution table TC and determines a character string other than “None”, the CPU 31a generates a two-dimensional code NC that codes the corresponding character string. The decorative design KL to which the two-dimensional code NC is added is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left column in the first fluctuation cycle. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 31a maintains the temporarily stopped display of the left row of decorative symbols KL until all of the decorative symbols KL are displayed in a fixed stop manner. That is, when the two-dimensional code NC is displayed, the effect control CPU 31a maintains the state in which the two-dimensional code NC is displayed until the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed and the symbol variation game is terminated.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (1) to (11) of the first to third embodiments.
(12) In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a two-dimensional code NC that codes a character string (game state information) indicating the development of the symbol variation game is displayed as a part of the ornament symbol. For this reason, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily read game state information from a decorative symbol (two-dimensional code NC) by using the reading device CM, while an unspecified person other than the player. Cannot easily read game state information from a decorative pattern. Conventionally, in the pachinko gaming machine, in addition to the decorative display variation display on the effect display device 11, various notice effects according to the result of internal determination such as jackpot determination are executed as display effects. Has improved. However, some game stores look into such notice effects (display effects) and try to read the results of internal judgments, and some players are disgusted with such acts. There are things to embrace. However, if the notice effect is not executed at all, even if the peeping by an unspecified person can be prevented, the player himself cannot know the result of the internal determination at all, and the interest may be reduced. There is. In this embodiment, it can suppress that game state information is unintentionally read from the decoration symbol displayed on the effect display apparatus 11, and can suppress that a player's interest falls.

  (13) In this embodiment, a character string (game state information) indicating the number of change cycles included in one symbol change game is encoded in addition to the character string indicating the big hit expectation degree in the two-dimensional code NC. Therefore, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily know the number of fluctuation cycles (development of the symbol fluctuation game) by using the reading device CM, while an unspecified person other than the player can change the fluctuation cycle. It is difficult to grasp the number of times. Accordingly, unintentional reading of the symbol variation game from the two-dimensional code NC displayed on the effect display device 11 can be suppressed, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

(14) In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is continuously displayed from the first variation cycle until the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped and the symbol variation game ends. Therefore, it is possible to reliably give the player time for reading the two-dimensional code NC using the reading device CM.
(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a reserved ball image Gha for notifying that the start reserved ball is stored, and also codes a predetermined character string (game state information) on the reserved ball image Gha. This is different from the second to fourth embodiments in that the dimension code NC is incorporated (added) and can be displayed. Details will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, a holding display area Rh for displaying a holding ball image Gha that notifies the holding memory number is set in the lower part thereof. In the hold display area Rh, display positions Gh1 to Gh4 for displaying the hold ball image Gha in association with the hold storage numbers “1” to “4” are set. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved ball images Gha equal to the number of reserved memories stored inside the machine is displayed in the reserved display area Rh to notify the player of the number of reserved memories. Note that the reserved ball image Gha of the present embodiment is a character image imitating a white sphere.

  In this embodiment, a two-dimensional code NC that codes a predetermined character string (game state information) may be added to the reserved ball image Gha and displayed. In this embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is added to the reserved sphere image Gha in such a manner that the reserved sphere image Gha is enlarged and displayed, and the two-dimensional code NC is displayed therein. That is, in the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is displayed as a part of the reserved sphere image Gha as a reserved image for notifying the reserved memory number.

  When the reserved memory number is updated (added by 1) in step SA3 of the special figure input process, the main control CPU 30a generates a reserved memory number command that indicates the updated (added) reserved memory number, and Output to the control board 31 (production control CPU 31a). When the reserved memory number is updated (subtracted by 1) in the special figure starting process, the main control CPU 30a generates a reserved memory number command indicating the reserved memory number after the update (after subtraction), and the effect control board 31 ( It outputs to CPU31a for production control.

Next, a fourth code generation process for generating a two-dimensional code NC to be incorporated (added) into the reserved ball image Gha by the effect control CPU 31a will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a receives a prefetch command from the main control CPU 30a, the main control CPU 30a executes a fourth code generation process. In the fourth code generation process, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the fourth information distribution table TD shown in FIG. 17 based on the prefetch command and the value of the effect distribution random number acquired from the effect control RAM 31c. To determine the character string. The fourth information distribution table TD is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the fourth information distribution table TD, for each pre-read command, “None”, “Big hit expectation / low”, “Big hit expectation / high” as character strings (game state information), And “Big hit confirmed!” Are associated with each other. “None” shown in the fourth information distribution table TD indicates that the display itself of the two-dimensional code NC on the effect display device 11 is not executed. In the fourth information distribution table TD, the value of the effect distribution random number for each character string is a numerical value (0 to 250) that can be taken by the value of the effect distribution random number. (A total of 251 integer values) are assigned by a predetermined number. According to the fourth information distribution table TD, one character string (game state information) is determined according to the input prefetch command. For example, when the prefetch command [E2xxH] is input, “None” is at a probability of 141/251, “Big hit expectation / high” is at a probability of 55/251, and “Hit expectation is at a probability of 55/251” "Degree / Low" can be determined.

  According to the fourth information distribution table TD, the character string “confirm big hit!” Can be determined only when the prefetch command [E1xxH] is designated. Therefore, the character string “big hit confirmed!” Is jackpot confirmed information that can be definitely recognized as the big hit A. In addition, according to the fourth information distribution table TD, the character strings “expected expectation of big hit / low” and “expected expectation of big hit / high” when any of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E6xxH] is designated Even it can be selected. Further, in the present embodiment, the information on the high jackpot expectation is set in the order of the character string “expected big hit expectation / low” <“expected big hit expectation / high”. In other words, in the present embodiment, when any one of the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E5xxH] is designated when the prefetch commands [E1xxH] to [E6xxH] are designated. Are set in the order of “expected expectation of jackpot / low” <expected expectation of jackpot / high ”.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines not to display the two-dimensional code NC when “none” is determined with reference to the fourth information distribution table TD. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a stores (sets) “01H” as the value of the hold display flag in the storage area of the effect control RAM 31c associated with the number of hold memories specified by the input prefetch command. Similarly, the CPU 31a for effect control controls the character string “02H” when the character string “expected expectation / low” is determined, and “03H” when the character string “expected expectation / high” is determined. When the column “big hit confirmed!” Is determined, “04H” is stored as the value of the hold display flag.

  The hold display flag is stored in the effect control RAM 31c, and when “01H” is set as the value thereof, it indicates that the hold ball image Gha not incorporating the two-dimensional code NC is displayed, and “02H”. Is set, it indicates that the reserved ball image Gha in which the two-dimensional code NC in which the character string “expected expectation of big hit / low” is incorporated is displayed. In addition, the hold display flag has a value “03H” set thereto, and a two-dimensional code NC that encodes the character string “big hit expectation / high” is set when “04H” is set. Indicates that the reserved ball image Gha incorporating the two-dimensional code NC that encodes the character string “decisive big hit!” Is displayed. When the value “00H” is set in the hold display flag, it indicates that there is no corresponding start hold ball and the hold ball image Gha is not displayed.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a displays the holding ball image Gha specified by the holding display flag set based on the input of the prefetch command at the display position corresponding to the holding memory number specified by the holding memory number command. The effect display device 11 is controlled. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 31a for effect control has a character string at the display position Gh3 when the reserved storage number “3” is specified by the reserved storage number command and the hold display flag is set to “03H”. A reserved ball image Gha in which a two-dimensional code NC encoding “big hit expectation / high” is displayed is displayed.

  In the update storage process (shift process), when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the hold display stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “n (n = 1 to 4)”. The value of the flag is stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number “n−1 (0 to 3)”. At this time, the hold display flag stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “0” is the value of the hold display flag stored in the hold storage number “1” when the update storage process is executed. Overwritten (ie erased). At the same time, the hold display flag stored in the storage area associated with the hold storage number “4” is overwritten with “00H” as the update storage process is executed.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the update storage process, the hold ball image Gha displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold memory number n is set to the hold memory number n−, triggered by the input of the hold memory number command. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the state of moving to the display position corresponding to 1 is displayed. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a displays the hold ball image Gha displayed at the display position Gh1 corresponding to the hold memory number “1” at the display position Gh2 corresponding to the hold memory number “2”. Overwrite with sphere image Gha to erase. For example, the effect control CPU 31a moves the reserved ball image Gha displayed at the display position Gh3 of the effect display device 11 to the display position Gh2 based on the execution of the update storage process and the input of the reserved memory number command. Display. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the two-dimensional code NC is incorporated and displayed in the holding ball image Gha on the effect display device 11, the two-dimensional code NC is based on the start holding ball corresponding to the holding ball image Gha. It is continuously displayed until the symbol variation game is started. That is, in the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is displayed before the start of the symbol variation game based on the entry detection that triggered the hit determination corresponding to the game state information specified by the two-dimensional code NC. In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is displayed until the symbol variation game based on the ball detection that triggered the hit determination corresponding to the game state information specified by the two-dimensional code NC is started. Displayed continuously.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects (2) to (14) of the second to fourth embodiments.
(15) In the present embodiment, a two-dimensional code NC specifying a character string (information) determined based on a prefetch command is added to the reserved ball image Gha, and before the symbol variation game corresponding to the prefetch command is started. Is displayed. Therefore, a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine can easily read in advance the game state information related to the big hit expectation from the reserved ball image Gha (two-dimensional code NC) by using the reading device CM. Thus, an unspecified person other than the player cannot easily read the game state information from the reserved ball image Gha. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is suppressed that game state information is unintentionally read from the holding ball image Gha (two-dimensional code NC) displayed on the effect display device 11, and the interest of the player is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  (16) In the present embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC is incorporated into (added to) the retained sphere image Gha and displayed. Therefore, the player can easily recognize to which symbol variation game the expected degree of jackpot that can be read from the two-dimensional code NC corresponds.

  (17) The two-dimensional code NC is continuously displayed until the symbol variation game corresponding to the reserved ball image Gha in which the two-dimensional code NC is incorporated is started. Therefore, it is possible to reliably give the player time for reading the two-dimensional code NC using the reading device CM.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In each of the above embodiments, a character string (game state information) is determined according to the gaming state at that time (whether or not it is a probable change state), and a two-dimensional code NC that codes the determined character string is displayed as an effect display device 11 may be displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 31a displays a two-dimensional code NC that codes the character string “being probable” when the gaming state is a probable change state, and when the game state is a non-probable change state. It is preferable to display a two-dimensional code NC that encodes the character string “Uncertainly changing (short time)”. In this case, a display device for displaying the two-dimensional code NC may be provided separately from the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12, and the special figure of the special figure display device 12 and the effect display device 11 may be provided. It may be displayed as a decorative pattern or as a part thereof. Therefore, in this example, the state expectation degree indicating the level of possibility that the current gaming state is the probability variation state is coded (specified) as the gaming state information in the two-dimensional code NC.

  -In each said embodiment, you may change the combination suitably. For example, the first and second embodiments may not be combined with the third to fifth embodiments, and the fifth embodiment may be combined with the first embodiment.

In the first embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC may be incorporated into (added to) a part of the special figure and displayed.
In the first embodiment, the special figure display device 12 may be connected to the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31.

  In the first and second embodiments, a two-dimensional code in which the same information as the two-dimensional code displayed on the special-figure display device 12 is coded with respect to the decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 The code NC may be added.

In the second embodiment, the special figure display device 12 may be connected to the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30.
In the second embodiment, the specific data cell is used as the special figure display area TR and the character string encoded in the special figure display area TR is changed, and the special color display pattern TR displays the special data cell. The figure may be configured. In this case, a character string serving as game state information may be specified in a data cell other than the special figure display area TR to constitute an information display design. That is, the information recording area of the two-dimensional code NC may be divided to provide a special figure recording area for recording (representing) the special figure and a state recording area for recording a character string indicating the gaming state information.

-In the said 2nd Embodiment, you may change suitably the aspect of the special figure displayed on the special figure display area TR. For example, Arabic numerals or character images may be incorporated as special figures.
In the second embodiment, the information display symbol may be generated immediately before the end of the special figure variation game. According to such a configuration, the possibility that a big hit start holding ball is stored increases, and the possibility that an information display symbol (two-dimensional code NC) encoding the character string “continuous big hit!” Appears will be increased. Can do.

In the second embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC that encodes the character string “continuous big hit!” May be displayed in an unsettled symbol variation game.
In the second embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC that codes the character string “continuous jackpot!” May be displayed on the effect display device 11 as an opening effect, an ending effect, or a round effect of the jackpot game. In this case, the special figure display device 12 may be configured such that only the special figure is displayed and the two-dimensional code NC is not displayed.

  In the third and fourth embodiments, the timing for incorporating (adding) the two-dimensional code NC into the decorative design may be changed as appropriate. Further, the two-dimensional code NC may be displayed in a display area different from the decorative design.

  In each of the embodiments described above, as the reach effect, a normal reach effect (first reach effect) and a higher hit expectation degree than the normal reach effect are set, and the effect content of the normal reach effect is developed and executed (the second reach effect) Reach production) may be provided. In this case, as a character string (gaming state information) that is encoded in the two-dimensional code NC, a character string that indicates whether the super reach effect is likely to be executed may be provided. When this separate example (modification) is applied to the third and fourth embodiments, the display period of the two-dimensional code NC can be lengthened, so that the player is given more time to read the two-dimensional code NC. Can do.

In the third to fifth embodiments, the two-dimensional code NC itself may be used as a decorative design.
In the fifth embodiment, the two-dimensional code NC itself may be displayed as the reserved sphere image Gha.

In each of the above embodiments, the number of decorative design columns displayed on the effect display device 11 may be one column, two columns, or four or more columns.
-In each above-mentioned embodiment, you may change suitably the character string as game state information coded on two-dimensional code NC. For example, the character strings (information) coded in the first and second embodiments may be coded in the third to fifth embodiments. Further, for example, in each embodiment, it is possible to set only the character string “probable big hit” definitely indicating that it is a probable big hit, and “sorry” character string definitely showing that it is a non-probable big hit. Good.

  In each of the above embodiments, a plurality of information (character strings) may be set as the gaming state information encoded in the two-dimensional code NC. For example, a two-dimensional code NC that encodes information obtained by combining information encoded in each embodiment may be used.

  In each of the above embodiments, the states after the big hit game of the character strings “rush into probability change mode MK!”, “Probability change mode MK?”, “Probability big hit!”, And “rush into chance mode MC!” The two-dimensional code NC that codes the character string to be displayed may be displayed on the effect display device 11 as an effect (such as an ending effect) in the big hit game.

  In each embodiment described above, a plurality of two-dimensional codes NC may be displayed on the effect display device 11 or the special figure display device 12. In this case, the character string (game state information) encoded by the two-dimensional code NC to be displayed may be different, or may be displayed at different timings.

In each of the above embodiments, the two-dimensional code NC may be generated by changing the version and the error correction level H (30%) according to the length of the character string to be coded (identified).
In each of the above embodiments, the two-dimensional code NC may be generated according to a standard different from Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) X-0510.

In each of the above embodiments, the code displayed on the effect display device 11 or the special figure display device 12 may be a three-dimensional code in which each data cell is color-coded into three or more colors.
-In each said embodiment, you may provide the symbol combination which can recognize definitely the big hit symbol of a decoration symbol that it is a probability variation big hit.

-In each said embodiment, you may change the kind of jackpot suitably. For example, a probable big hit F that gives a 10R big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to 10 may be provided.
In each of the above embodiments, the effect display device 11 and the special figure display device 12 may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or the like, or a display device that combines these. In particular, when the special figure display device 12 is embodied as a dot matrix type display device, a display device in which one dot corresponds to one data cell may be used.

  In each of the above embodiments, a sub control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker is provided, and a sub control board for controlling each sub control board is provided. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine provided with a single control board integrally having the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

  In each of the above embodiments, a special figure (two-dimensional code NC, information display symbol) may be displayed on the effect display device 11. In this case, the display area of the special figure (two-dimensional code NC, information display symbol) in the effect display device 11 is set smaller than the display area of the decorative symbol so that the special symbol is displayed smaller than the decorative symbol. It is desirable to configure.

  In each of the embodiments described above, the special figure designation command for designating a special figure may be a control command that can specify the type of special figure to be confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game. That is, the special figure designation command may be a control command capable of specifying the type of jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) of the special figure. Moreover, in each embodiment, the variation pattern can specify the determination result of the big hit determination (big hit lottery) or the small hit determination (small hit lottery) and the type of special figure (the type of big hit in the case of the big hit symbol) You may comprise.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) Multi-dimension specifying game state information according to the determination result of the hit determination means as information that can be read by the reading device and hit determination means that executes a hit determination triggered by detection of entering the starting port A gaming machine comprising display control means for displaying a code on a display means.

  (B) a hit type determining means for determining a hit type when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative; the gaming state information includes a hit type determined by the hit type determining means; A gaming machine described in the technical idea a including information.

  (C) It further comprises a game state control means for controlling a gaming state according to the winning type determined by the winning type determination means, and the gaming state information includes information corresponding to the gaming state. The gaming machine described in 1.

  (D) It further comprises variation content determining means for determining the variation content of the symbol variation game to be displayed on the display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means, and the game state information includes the variation determined by the variation content determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of technical ideas i to c including information corresponding to the content.

  (E) The display control means is a technical idea for displaying the multi-dimensional code as a symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game displayed on the display means or as a part of the symbol to be confirmed and stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  (F) Technical that the display control means displays the multidimensional code as a symbol that is changed during the symbol change game displayed on the display means, or as a part of the symbol that is changed during the symbol change game. The gaming machine according to any one of ideas i to ho.

  (G) The display control means displays the multi-dimensional code before the start of the symbol variation game based on the entrance detection that triggered the hit determination corresponding to the game state information specified by the multi-dimensional code. The gaming machine according to any one of the technical ideas i to f.

  (H) The display control means is any one of a technical idea (i) that displays the multi-dimensional code as a reserved image for notifying the number of symbols on hold, or as a part of the reserved image. The gaming machine according to the item.

(I) The gaming machine according to the technical concept (a), in which the gaming state information includes a winning expectation that is likely to be a winning hit.
(N) The winning includes a first winning and a second winning which gives a privilege more advantageous to the player than the first winning, and the gaming status information is the second winning. The gaming machine described in the technical concept b including the second expected degree of possibility that becomes high or low.

(L) The gaming machine according to the technical concept C, in which the gaming state information includes a state expectation degree indicating whether the current gaming state is a probability variation state.
(E) The symbol variation game is executed once from the symbol variation start to the final stop display, and the variation content includes 1 unit variation effect accompanied by symbol variation in the one symbol variation game. The game state information includes a start expectation indicating the level of possibility that the next unit variation effect will be started in the current symbol variation game. A gaming machine described in Thought II.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (display means, game effect execution means), 12 ... Special figure display apparatus (display means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (hit determination means, hit seed determination means, code generation) Means, display control means, winning game grant means, game state control means, variation content determination means), 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (code generation means, display control means), CM ... reading device, Gha ... reserved ball image, NC ... two-dimensional code.

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Hit determination means for performing a hit determination triggered by detection of a ball entering the start opening,
When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, the hit type determination means for determining the type of hit,
Code generating means for generating multi-dimensional code for specifying gaming state information including information according to the hit type determined by the hit type determining means as information readable by the reader;
Effect display control means for controlling the first display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying the effect symbol variation game for changing the effect symbol for the display effect;
Based on the determination result of the hit determination means, the second display means is controlled to display a special symbol variation game that varies a special symbol different from the effect symbol, and the multi-dimensional code generated by the code generator is Displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, or as a part of the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped, and continuously displayed until the next special symbol variation game is started. And a special display control means. Hit determination means for performing a hit determination triggered by detection of a ball entering the start opening,
When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, the hit type determination means for determining the type of hit,
Code generating means for generating multi-dimensional code for specifying gaming state information including information according to the hit type determined by the hit type determining means as information readable by the reader;
Effect display control means for controlling the first display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying the effect symbol variation game for changing the effect symbol for the display effect;
Special display control means for controlling a second display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying a special symbol variation game for varying a special symbol different from the effect symbol ,
In the special symbol variation game, the special display control means confirms and stops the special symbol by causing the information display symbol obtained by adding the special symbol to a part of the multi-dimensional code generated by the code generator to be confirmed and stopped. A gaming machine that displays and continues to display the content of the fixed stop display until the next special symbol variation game is started . Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number triggered by detection of entering the starting port ,
A hit determination means for performing a hit determination of whether or not a hit using the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means when starting the symbol variation game ;
A pre-determination unit that pre-determines whether or not the value of the random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit is a value for which the determination result of the hit determination unit is affirmative;
Code generation means for generating a multidimensional code for specifying gaming state information including information according to the determination result of the prior determination means as information readable by the reader;
First display control means for controlling the symbol display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means and displaying a symbol change game for changing the symbol;
The effect display means is controlled based on the determination result of the prior determination means, and after the prior determination is performed, the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the hit determination using the random number that is the target of the prior determination is performed. Second display control means for displaying a predetermined game effect during a specific period until
The second display control means is configured to be able to read the multidimensional code over the specific period by displaying the predetermined game effect with the effect content including the display of the multidimensional code generated by the code generating unit. gaming machine.

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