JP5518556B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a plurality of discriminating devices based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium passes through a predetermined start area. Variable display means for variably displaying types of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and a specific game state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display means displays variable display of the identification information. Some are configured to be able to be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the result is a specific display result (big hit symbol).

  In such a gaming machine, when a new winning occurs during the variable display of the identification information and the execution of the continuous effect is set over a plurality of holding balls, the interrupt effect corresponding to the remaining time of the variable display is executed. The thing is proposed (for example, patent document 1).

JP 2009-285285 A

  In the technique described in Patent Literature 1, a continuous production start is notified by executing an interruption production, and the expectation for a variable display that is pending can be increased. The expectation could not be raised.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance not only the expectation for the pending variable display but also the expectation for the variable display during execution to improve the gaming interest. And

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention has a predetermined start area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first variable winning ball apparatus 6B formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). (2 start winning award etc.) after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through, a start condition (for example, determined as No in step S231) that allows the start of variable display is established, respectively. Variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, etc.) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display results. When a predetermined specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the game, a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is displayed. A gaming machine to be controlled (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a display result derived and displayed on the variable display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined starting area is the specific display result. Determination numerical value extraction means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) for extracting a determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) used for determining whether or not The determination numerical value extraction means extracts the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed the predetermined start area, etc. The determined numerical value is a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, the total reserved memory number is “8” or the first or second special figure reserved memory number is “4”). Derived to the variable display means on the basis of the hold storage means (for example, the special figure hold storage unit 151A) that can be stored in the memory, and the determination numerical value read from the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied Predetermining means for determining whether or not to display the displayed result as the specific display result (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S241) and when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area Based on the determination numerical value extracted by the determination numerical value extraction means, a start time determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S402, A portion for executing the processing of S410) and a notice effect executing means (for example, executing a predetermined notice effect during execution of variable display where the start condition is satisfied) For example, after the execution control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S501 to S509 in the start winning effect process in step S158, the step S556 is executed in the variable display effect process in step S172. When the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display where the start condition is satisfied, the notice effect execution means is a result of determination by the prior determination means for the variable display being executed. The notice effect is executed at a different rate according to the combination with the determination result of the start time determination means that the game medium has passed the predetermined start area (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect control CPU 120 in step S506). (The determination as shown in FIG. 29A is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the game medium passes through the start area during execution of the variable display, the determination result as to whether or not to derive and display the specific display result as the display result for the variable display being executed, and the game The notice effect is executed at a different rate according to the combination with the determination result whether or not the specific display result is determined based on the numerical value for determination extracted when the medium passes through the start area. Thereby, not only the feeling of expectation for the variable display that is stored in the holding storage means with the numerical value for determination being held, but also the feeling of expectation for the variable display that is being executed can be enhanced to improve the game entertainment.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention has a predetermined start area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first variable winning ball apparatus 6B formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). (2 start winning award etc.) after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through, a start condition (for example, determined as No in step S231) that allows the start of variable display is established, respectively. Variable display means (for example, first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, etc.) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, etc.) and deriving and displaying the display results. When a predetermined specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as the display result of the game, a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player is displayed. A gaming machine to be controlled (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a display result derived and displayed on the variable display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined starting area is the specific display result. Determination numerical value extraction means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100) for extracting a determination numerical value (for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result) used for determining whether or not The determination numerical value extraction means extracts the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game medium has passed the predetermined start area, etc. The determined numerical value is a predetermined upper limit storage number (for example, the total reserved memory number is “8” or the first or second special figure reserved memory number is “4”). Derived to the variable display means on the basis of the hold storage means (for example, the special figure hold storage unit 151A) that can be stored in the memory, and the determination numerical value read from the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied Predetermining means for determining whether or not to display the displayed result as the specific display result (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S241) and when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area Based on the determination numerical value extracted by the determination numerical value extraction means, a start time determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is determined by the prior determination means (for example, the CPU 103 executes step S402, A notice effect selection means (for example, for effect control) that selects any one of a plurality of notice effects with different effect modes and the part that executes the processing of S410 CPU 120 executes the process of step S508 in the start winning effect process of step S158, etc.) and executes the notice effect selected by the notice effect selection means during execution of variable display where the start condition is satisfied. For example, a part that executes the process of step S556 in the variable display effect process in step S172 after the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of step S509 in the effect process at the time of start winning in step S158 And when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display for which the start condition is satisfied, the advance determination selecting means for the variable display being executed And the determination result of the start time determination means when the game medium has passed the predetermined start area. Depending on the combined, selects the prediction effect in different proportions (e.g. presentation control CPU120 performs the determination as shown in FIG. 29 (B) at step S508).

  According to such a configuration, when the game medium passes through the start area during execution of the variable display, the determination result as to whether or not to derive and display the specific display result as the display result for the variable display being executed, and the game Depending on the combination with the determination result whether or not the specific display result is determined based on the numerical value for determination extracted when the medium passes through the start area, the notice effect selected at a different ratio is executed. Thereby, not only the feeling of expectation for the variable display that is stored in the holding storage means with the numerical value for determination being held, but also the feeling of expectation for the variable display that is being executed can be enhanced to improve the game entertainment.

  As a variable display pattern of identification information, a first variable display pattern (for example, a fluctuation pattern with normal reach) and a display result derived after variable display of identification information is started compared to the first variable display pattern. Variable display to be determined as one of a plurality of variable display patterns including a second variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) having a long variable display time (for example, a special figure variation time) until Pattern determining means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S261 to S271 in the variation pattern setting process of step S111), and the notice effect executing means executes variable display by the second variable display pattern When the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during When it is determined that the display result is determined, when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display by the first variable display pattern, the specific display is performed by the start time determination means. Compared to the case where it is determined to be determined as a result, the notice effect may be executed at a higher rate (for example, in the determination shown in FIG. 29A performed in step S506, the change start determination is performed). (When the content is normal reach (losing), the decision rate with notice is higher when super reach (losing), non-probability (big hit), or probable change (big hit)).

  In such a configuration, during the execution of the variable display by the second variable display pattern, the notice effect is executed at a higher rate than during the execution of the variable display by the first variable display pattern. By executing such a notice effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the variable display and improve the game entertainment.

  Variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7) provided in the game area and changing between a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous for the player and a second state (for example, a closed state) disadvantageous for the player. And the number of executions of the round that changes the variable winning means to the first state until the first period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses as the specific gaming state is the first number (for example, “15”). After the first specific gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type “non-probability change” or “probability change” in step S244) to control to the first specific gaming state (for example, 15R big hit state, etc.), step S114 To a portion in which the process of S117 is executed) and a period during which the variable winning means is changed to the first state in the round as the specific gaming state. The second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period, and the number of executions of the round may be a second number (for example, “2”) less than the first number. After the second specific gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 determines “big hit” in step S244) to control to the second specific gaming state (for example, 2R big hit state, etc.) that is at least one of the steps, steps S114 to And the first determination game as the specific game state based on the specific display result when the predetermination unit determines to derive and display the specific display result. A specific game for determining whether to control to the first specific game state by the state control means or to control to the second specific game state by the second specific game state control means State determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S244 and S246), and the starting time determining means is determined when the predetermining means determines to derive and display the specific display result, A start specific game state determination means for determining whether to be controlled to the first specific game state or the second specific game state (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S403, S404, S406, S411, and S412). The notice effect execution means is controlled to the second specific game state by the start specific game state determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display. If it is determined, the notice effect is executed at a lower rate than when it is determined that the first specific gaming state is controlled. (For example, in the determination shown in FIG. 29A performed in step S506, compared to the case where the notification content at the time of starting winning a prize is non-probable change (big hit) or probable change (big hit), the probability (big hit) The decision rate with notice will be lower).

  In such a configuration, when it is determined to be controlled to the second specific gaming state when the game medium passes through the starting area during execution of variable display, the control is set to the first specific gaming state. The notice effect is executed at a lower rate than in the case of the determination. By executing such a notice effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation controlled to the first specific gaming state based on the display result of the variable display that is put on hold, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Special game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S325) for controlling to a special game state (for example, probability change state) in which the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed than the normal game state after the specific game state has ended. And the predetermining means determines that the specific display result is derived and displayed by the special gaming state control means after completion of the specific gaming state based on the specific display result. Including a special gaming state determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S244 and S246), and the starting time determining means is configured to perform the specific display result by the prior determining means. A special game letter at start-up that determines whether or not the special game state is controlled Including a determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S403, S404, S406, S411, and S412), and the notice effect execution means controls to the special gaming state by the special gaming state determination means. When the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display based on the determination, if it is determined that the special game state is not controlled by the special game state determination means at the start, the special game state The notice effect may be executed at a lower rate compared to the case where it is determined to be controlled (for example, in the determination as shown in FIG. When is a probable change (big hit), when the start winning notification content is non-probable change (big win) Determining the percentage of there tell is lower).

  In such a configuration, when it is determined that the special game state is not controlled when the game medium passes through the starting area during execution of variable display based on the decision to control to the special game state, the special game The notice effect is executed at a lower rate than when it is determined that the state is controlled. By executing such a notice effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation controlled to the special gaming state based on the display result of the variable display that is put on hold, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Special game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S325) for controlling to a special game state (for example, probability change state) in which the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed than the normal game state after the specific game state has ended. Part) and notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special game state is controlled by the special game state control means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S623). And when the specific display result is derived and displayed, the predetermining means controls the special gaming state by the special gaming state control means after the specific gaming state based on the specific display result. Special gaming state determination means for determining whether or not (for example, the section in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S244) And when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display based on the decision to control to the special game state by the special game state determination means, Based on the determination that it is determined to be the specific display result (for example, it is determined Yes in steps S511 to S513), the notification effect limiting means for limiting the execution of the notification effect by the notification effect execution means. (For example, after the CPU 120 for effect control performs the process of step S516, the part which performs the process of step S554, S595, S613, S625, etc.) may be further provided.

  In such a configuration, based on the determination that the specific display result is determined when the game medium passes through the start area during execution of variable display based on the determination to control to the special gaming state, Execution of the notification effect for notifying that the game state is controlled to the special game state is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the specific display result is derived and displayed when the game is not in the special gaming state, and to improve the pleasure of the specific display result, thereby improving the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows various chance eyes. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the presence or absence of a notice effect, and a notice pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement which performs the notice effect at the time of a prize-winning in a fluctuation | variation.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of either the first special symbol variation in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for "", "middle", and "right", the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

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

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) is returned to non-display.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number as an effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game occurs. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, special symbols variably displayed in a special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B are separated from the decorative symbols. May be provided with a special symbol variable display area for display as identifiable. As an example, in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbols can be changed in the special symbol variable display area. Variation of the effect image indicating “「 ”,“ 「”, “×”, etc. corresponding to the display is started. Thereafter, in response to the fact that the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game is terminated and the confirmed special symbol is stopped, “◎” predetermined corresponding to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol variable display area. It is only necessary to stop and display effect images such as “O” and “X”. For example, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the 15R big hit symbol of the big hit symbol, “◎” is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variable display area, and when it is the 2R big hit symbol of the big hit symbol “○” is stopped and displayed, and if it is a lost symbol, “X” may be stopped and displayed.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or more general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. A lower plate (excess ball receiving tray) that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  For example, at a predetermined position in the gaming machine frame 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a central position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate, an operation button 30 that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is installed. Yes. The operation button 30 may be a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  Instead of the operation buttons 30 or together with the operation buttons 30, for example, in a member that forms the lower plate, the player holds at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Then, a stick controller that can be tilted may be attached. The stick controller includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod). . The trigger button allows a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). It suffices to be configured. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the body of the lower plate in the lower part of the stick controller. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller in the lower plate is not limited to the central portion of the lower plate, and may be a position close to either the left or right.

  The attachment positions of the operation button 30 and the stick controller need only be in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower plates. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the operation button 30 and the stick controller as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the operation button 30 and the stick controller may not be in a vertical relationship, but may be in a horizontal relationship, for example.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The process starts when the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the first special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state is finished. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. Is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is satisfied when the current special figure game using the second special figure can be started, for example, when the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state is finished.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a predetermined variable display time (special symbol variation time) elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the special symbol is displayed. The fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result is displayed in complete stop. The special symbol variable display time is, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern type as shown in FIG. 14 or numerical data indicating a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern at the start of each special graphic game. Corresponding to the variation pattern determined based on the above, it is determined as one of a plurality of types of variable display times. The variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is also referred to as a special figure display result. If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, it will be a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a specific special that is different from the big bonus symbol If the symbol (small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, it will be the “small hit” as the predetermined display result. If the special symbol (losing symbol) other than the big hit symbol or small hit symbol is stopped, the non-specific display result will be displayed. It becomes "losing". After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, numbers indicating “5” are jackpot symbols, and “−” is indicated. The symbol is a lost pattern. In addition, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is the 15R jackpot symbol and the number “1” The special symbol indicating the 2R jackpot symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (15R big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is the first The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round to change to an advantageous first state is performed. In this way, the open / close plate that opened the grand prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closed the grand prize opening to play the special variable prize ball device 7 as a game. Change to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the person, and finish one round. In the 15R big hit state, the number of executions of the round which is the opening cycle of the big winning opening is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the big hit gaming state (2R big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the 2R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the round. The period during which the state is changed to the first state (open state) (the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second period (for example, 1.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15R big hit state. . Further, in the 2R big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a second number (for example, “2”) which is smaller than the first number in the 15R big hit state. In the 2R big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in the round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. What is necessary is just to be controlled, and other control may be performed similarly to the 15R big hit state.

  In the 2R big hit state, the opening time during which the big prize opening is in the first state (open state) may be different in each round. As an example, the opening time may be 1 second in the first round executed in the 2R big hit gaming state, and the opening time may be 0.5 seconds in the second round. Also, in the 2R big hit state, the number of executions of the round is the same first number (for example, “15”) as in the 15R big hit state, while the round winning opening is set to the first state (open state) in each round. The time may be a very short time (for example, 0.1 second) compared to the case of 15R big hit state.

  Also, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15R jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the state is over, it is one of the special gaming states, the short time state, and the time shortening control (short time control) in which the special symbol fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. Is done. Here, the normal state is a game state other than a special game state such as a big hit game state or a special game state such as a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. In addition, after the 15R big hit state based on the special symbol showing the number “3” being stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game is stopped, the normal state is not entered. You may make it become. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15R jackpot symbol controlled to the short-time state or the normal state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a non-probable big hit symbol (also referred to as “normal big hit symbol”). The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a non-probable big hit symbol is "non-probable change" (also called "normal") when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”).

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15R jackpot symbol, the 15R jackpot state based on the special symbol indicating the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game After the end of the 2R jackpot state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the 2R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a special that is different from the short-time state The probability variation state, which is one of the gaming states, is established, and for example, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. In this probability change state, the variable display result of each special figure game and the decorative symbol variable display is improved so that the probability that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is further controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. On the other hand, after the certainty change state is reached, any one of the conditions that the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is first. You may make it complete | finish when it is materialized. In addition, even before the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability variation state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability variation state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be. Similar to the time-short state, the time reduction control in the probability changing state may be terminated when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special game is executed. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15R jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is Called. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a probable big hit symbol is variable "probable change" (also called "probable big hit") when the variable display result is "big hit". It is referred to as a display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”). Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the 2R big hit symbol that is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a sudden big hit symbol. Called. The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol is “surprise” (“surprise big hit” or “sudden probability big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. ")" As a variable display mode (also referred to as "big hit type").

  Thus, when the 15R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled to the 15R big hit state and a predetermined number of times (specifically, 15 rounds) can be executed. A game value advantageous to the player is provided such that the player can easily acquire a large number of prize balls. Further, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “probable change”, after the 15R big hit state ends, the gaming state becomes the probable change state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” within a short time. A game value advantageous to the player is given. When the 2R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 2R big hit state is controlled and a predetermined number of times (specifically, two rounds) can be executed. It is difficult for the player to win a prize ball due to the relatively small number of executions and the relatively short opening period of the big prize opening. On the other hand, after the 2R big hit state is finished, the gaming state becomes a probable change state, and a game value advantageous to the player is given that the variable display result becomes “big hit” within a short time.

  When the time shortening control is performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, the control for reducing the normal symbol variable display time (ordinary symbol variation time) in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the normal symbol variable display result will be "per normal map" in the normal game, and the variable display result will be based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal map" Second start-up, such as control for making the tilting time (opening time) of the movable blade piece (opening / closing blade) in the apparatus 6B longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilting (opening times) than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous for the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the winning opening and making it easier to satisfy the second start condition. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that is advantageous for the player by making it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening as well as the time shortening control in the probability changing state or the short time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, by performing the high opening control, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and during this period, the time reduction control is performed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either the certain change state or the short time state. It may be the same as the period.

  It is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The time-short state in this embodiment is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and low base state. Further, when the high opening control period during which the high opening control is performed in the probability changing state, the gaming state is also referred to as a high probability high base state, and when it is not the high opening control period, it is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It is a gaming state to be played. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a high-accuracy high-base state in which high-opening control is always performed in the probability variation state, and no high-accuracy low base state is obtained.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation for changing the special variable winning device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is performed as in the 2R big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening over the second period by the opening / closing plate provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, as in the 2R big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second number. It is sufficient to control so that at least one of them is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if it is determined to end the short-time state corresponding to the variable display game in which the variable display result is “small hit”, the normal state is controlled after the end of the small hit gaming state. It will be. A game in the small hit game state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the 2R big hit state. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round in the 2R big hit state is changed to the first state, even in the small hit gaming state, the same manner as the 2R big hit state is performed. The winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed. Corresponding to the variable display, variable display of decorative symbols is performed. That is, based on the satisfaction of either one of the first start condition and the second start condition, for example, decoration is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Accelerated display of symbols (all symbols accelerated display) is performed, and when a predetermined speed is reached, constant speed display of decorative symbols (all symbols constant speed display) is performed. Such all symbol acceleration display and all symbol constant speed display are included in all symbol variations in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . After all the symbols change, for example, display the symbols in a decelerating display (each symbol deceleration display) in a predetermined order such as “Left” → “Right” → “Medium”. While stopping and displaying, for example, temporary stop display that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction is performed. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern reaches the variable display time determined based on the variation pattern or the like, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is displayed in a completely stopped state. In addition, the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to the procedure for displaying the decorative symbols in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included one that displays a decorative symbol that is a confirmed decorative symbol at the same time (decelerates all symbols).

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

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, either “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous change) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to two times). As an example, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a special combination pseudo as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of lost combinations predetermined as the consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the “left symbol” shown in FIG. 3A or the like is a decorative symbol displayed temporarily in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8, and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. Accordingly, the expectation that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, an effect model (movable member) provided inside or outside the game area is operated during each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. It may be controlled. As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of the effect model, and display of effect images The re-variation effect may be executed by combining a part or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the production mode changes, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the possibility that the big hit type becomes “probable change”, and the like may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. In addition, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (eg, production model, etc.) Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the image display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) The effect mode in the re-variation effect may be made different by changing the character display instead of the image or changing the display of the background image. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying a message as an image, outputting sound, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative design may reach a reach state due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening during execution of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the first starting condition and the second starting condition are satisfied. Display results in variable display during execution (special drawing display results, etc.) can be “big hit”, and display results in variable display based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition can be “big hit” A notice effect for informing the player of the sex is executed. Such a notice effect is also referred to as a notice effect at the time of winning a prize.

  For example, an effect operation that becomes a notice effect at the time of winning a prize during a change is to display a predetermined effect image (such as a character image) in the display area of the image display device 5, to output a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R, Turn on the effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED in a predetermined lighting mode, operate a predetermined movable member provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or part or all of these By combining the display results, it is sufficient that the display result in the variable display being executed and the display result in the variable display based on the establishment of the start condition can be notified in advance.

  In addition, for example, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “effect image display” and “operation notice” are set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed. In the notice effect of “effect image display”, effect display for displaying any of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed during variable display of the decorative design. In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, an effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, when a predetermined operation on the operation button 30 by the player is detected during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The production operation is changed by changing the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 15R non-probable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game as the 15R big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are called non-probable symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is the 15R probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game as the 15R big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" For example, after the process is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a fixed ornament symbol that is a non-probable variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol. May be. In this way, even when the confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if the certain variation big winning symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the big hit type becomes “probable variation”. Thus, after the big hit type is “probable change” and the variable display result is “big hit”, the 15R big hit state is controlled, and when the 15R big hit state ends, the big hit type is controlled. The confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination and the definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination are also collectively referred to as a definitive decorative symbol of a big winning combination (specific combination).

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again to change, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a probable big hit combination is not changed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery failure effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery success effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery failure effect may be executed.

  In this way, the re-lottery effect, when it is determined in advance that the variable display result is "big hit", before the fixed decorative symbol is derived and displayed after the variable display time of the decorative symbol has passed, This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is controlled to a certain change state. After the decorative symbol variable display time has elapsed and the confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed, before the big hit game state is started, for example, a big hit notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the big hit game state During the execution, a re-lottery effect may be executed. The specific rendering mode of the re-drawing effect is not limited to the one that displays the variation of the decorative symbol again. For example, the decorative symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. After assuming that there is a certain effect, the effect model is operated, a predetermined effect image (such as a character image) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are What is necessary is just to make it light or blink by a pattern, to output a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R, or to combine some or all of them.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, the next round will start after any round ends in the jackpot gaming state Probability promotion that becomes a notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period until the start of the next variable display game after the end of the last round in the jackpot gaming state until the start An effect may be executed. A notification effect similar to the probable promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the big hit gaming state. The probable promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the big hit gaming state is sometimes referred to as “promotion effect during ending”.

  In the probable promotion effect, the probable success promotion effect that notifies that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable state despite the nondeterministic big hit combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable state There is a certain change promotion failure production. For example, in the probability variation promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probability variable symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a probable change state by displaying different effect images. In the probability variation promotion effect, it is only necessary to perform an effect operation for notifying whether or not the gaming state is in the probability variation state as part of the rendering operation during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state or as a separate rendering operation. .

  As described above, the probable promotion effect is a big hit after the variable display time of the decorative pattern is derived and displayed after the variable display time of the decorative pattern has been derived when the variable display result is determined to be “probable change”. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is controlled to be in a certain change state in a predetermined period after the gaming state is started. The specific effect mode of the probable change promotion effect is not limited to the variable display of the decorative design. For example, an effect image (such as a character image) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED is turned on or blinking in a predetermined pattern, a production model is operated, It may be anything that combines all of them.

  An effect using the operation button 30 or the like may be performed as a re-lottery effect or a probable change promotion effect. For example, when the number of player operations on the operation buttons 30 reaches a predetermined number of button operations, the probability change notification may be performed in the re-lottery effect or the probability change promotion effect. When the player does not operate the operation button 30 or when the number of button operations is not reached, the probability change notification may be performed by an ending promotion effect or the like, and the probability change notification is not performed. Also good.

  The re-lottery effect and the probability change promotion effect are executed as a notification effect for notifying whether or not a predetermined transition condition for controlling the game state to the probability change state is established after the jackpot game state is ended (probability change notification). In addition, the notification effect may be one in which the effect itself is a certain change notification. As an example, when the ending promotion effect that is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed among the probability changing promotion effects, it is only necessary to always be notified that the probability changing state is controlled. In addition, the notification effect may be one that notifies whether or not it is controlled to be in a certain change state within the effect. The mode of the probability change notification by the notification effect can be arbitrarily set. For example, by executing all the notification effects in the re-lottery effect and the probability change promotion effect, it is determined that the control is performed in the probability change state. Good. Everything that is executed as a notification effect may be a notification of probability change by the effect itself, or a notification that indicates whether or not it is controlled to a probability change state within the effect (a notification that does not become a probability change state). May be included).

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is the 2R big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “5” which is the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the decorative display variable display state does not reach the reach state, and for example, a combination of a plurality of types of finalized decorative symbols predetermined as the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. Either of them may be stopped. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is the 2R jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, this corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state. For example, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  In the short time state, for example, an effect image such as “chance mode” is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5 to notify that it is a high opening control period, or a background image or decorative pattern in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. By making the display mode different from the display mode in the normal performance mode, the display mode may be set so that the player can recognize at least the high opening control period. In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a background image or a decorative pattern display mode in the display region of the image display device 5 is displayed. May be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode or the chance mode, so that the player may be in the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize the probability change state. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, the chance mode similar to that in the time-short state may be set so that it is impossible or difficult for the player to recognize whether the state is the probability variation state or the time-short state.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a determination result (predetermined result) indicating whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, or variable Different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of jackpot types when the display result is “big hit”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, the EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, and a big hit type when “big hit”). A control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H stops the decorative symbol designating the display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 and designating the determination of the variable display result. It is a command. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state, and the command 9501H is a second gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probability change state, The command 9502H may be a third gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short time state.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of rounds executed in the 15R big hit state (for example, “1” to “15”), Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times of opening (for example, “1” or “2”). In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, Alternatively, a continuous performance operation may be executed from the start time of the small hit game state or from the start time of variable display of the decorative symbols to the end time of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Or, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, depending on whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the period in which the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, different performance operations are performed. May be executed.

  The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. . When controlled to the 2R big hit state or the small hit game state, part or all of the hit start designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, and the winning end designation command are not transmitted. The effect operation in the 2R big hit state or the small hit game state may be executed by the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command.

  The command B1XXH is a first special symbol display based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning is generated. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 4A is established. The command B2XXH is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning has occurred, and the second special symbol is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the display device 4B is established.

  In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command notifies a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the first start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. It is also used as an effect control command. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the second start winning place, which is a time of detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. Also used as

  For example, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (used for determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” ( For example, different EXT data is set depending on whether or not it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” by the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. More specifically, the command B100H and the command B200H notify “other than big hit” when the determination that the variable display result is decided to be “big hit” is not made, while the commands B101H to B103H, B201H and command B202H notify that it has been determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. Further, in the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (used to determine one of a plurality of types as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is used. For example, different EXT data depending on whether the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type) Is set. More specifically, the command B101H and the command B201H notify that the determination that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”, and the command B102H and the command B202H determine that the jackpot type is “probable change”. Notify that the determination to be made has been made. Command B103H notifies that it has been determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”. In this embodiment, in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the detection of the game ball that has passed the second start winning opening, the big hit type is set not to be determined as “surprise”. Therefore, the command B203H is not used.

  The command C0XXH displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 in an identifiable manner. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value with the pending storage count. For example, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of the execution of the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. . In the pending storage number notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of retained data (for example, “0” to “8”) in the special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. As a result, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, or when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special game is executed. When the process is started, it is possible to specify the total storage number of the hold data in the special figure hold storage unit 151A by receiving the hold storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Specifically, the term “perform processing” means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  In the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using In addition, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

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

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. For the variation pattern, for example, a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance for each effect operation mode including a variable display mode from when variable display of a predetermined symbol such as a decorative symbol is started until a display result is derived and displayed.

  The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Among the cases where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for cases where the big hit type is either “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “probability”. ing. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach fluctuation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As the big hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PA4-2, fluctuation pattern PB4-1 A variation pattern PB4-2 is prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are the variation patterns. Are prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and a fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”.

  FIG. 7 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variable display result (big hit type) of “big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type CA3-1 is prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode (big hit type) of “surprise” or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. ing. Furthermore, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only in the case where the variable display result is the “big hit” and “variable display type” (big hit type).

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern PA1-1 previously associated with “no shortening” is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is, for example, a variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol in response to the total number of reserved memories being “3” or more and the time shortening control being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which the time is shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” are not executed, and includes a variation pattern PA1-2 previously associated with “with shortening” It is out. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. A variation pattern PA1-3 and a variation pattern PA1-4 previously associated with “slip, pseudo-ream” are included.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and a variation pattern PA2-1 and a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” PA2-2 is included. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is two times. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” in advance. Variation pattern PB2-2.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is one, and the normal display is performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a determined decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” in advance. Variation pattern PB2-1. Fluctuation pattern types CA2-4 are accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach state, and when the reach production is finished, the definite decorative symbols of the reach combination are derived and displayed. Variation pattern type of “super reach (losing)”, variation pattern PA 3-1, variation pattern PA 3-2, variation pattern PB 3-1, variation pattern PB 3-associated with “super reach (lack)” in advance. 2 is included.

  Fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 is a “super reach (big hit)” that derives and displays a definitive decorative symbol of a big hit combination when the reach effect is completed, with super reach after setting the decorative symbol variable display state to the reach state. The variation pattern type includes a variation pattern PA4-1, a variation pattern PA4-2, a variation pattern PB4-1, and a variation pattern PB4-2, which are associated with “super reach (big hit)” in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative symbol is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. The variation pattern type CA4-2 is a method of deriving and displaying a definite decorative pattern of reach combination after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. It is a variation pattern type of “open reach reach loss”, and includes a variation pattern that is associated in advance with “2 times open reach loss”. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative design is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

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

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, Random value for determining the special figure display result whether to control the big display game with the variable display result as “big hit” or whether to control the small display game with the variable display result as “small hit” It is a table referred to in order to make a decision based on MR1.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probabilistic state. (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130.

  On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, The assignment of the decision value to the special chart display result of “small hit” may be different. As an example, in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, as compared to the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, A determination value may be assigned to each special figure display result so that the ratio determined to the special figure display result of “small hit” is low.

  With such a setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” is reduced compared to the special figure game using the first special figure. When the game ball is likely to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening with high opening control in a short time or short time state, the special figure display result is "small hit" and the little hit that hardly gets the prize ball It is possible to reduce the possibility of being controlled to the gaming state, and to suppress the decline of the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency of the special game is increased, the time from the probability change state or the short time state (particularly the probability change state) to the 15R big hit state is shortened by such setting, and the decline of the game entertainment is reduced. Great effect. Further, in the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, a determined value is assigned so that the special figure display result of “small hit” is not determined. May be.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy”. In the big hit type determination table 131, whether the stored value (variable special figure designation buffer value) of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 12 is “1” or “2” Accordingly, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B has the second value. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the big hit type determination table 131, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15R big hit state or 2R big hit state, and after the end of the big hit gaming state It is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15R jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result that the 2R big hit state is controlled. In addition, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probability” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type “probability” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, “0” to “2”), with the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (the jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, the allocation of the determined value for each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the jackpot type of “probability change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “72” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value When “2” is “2”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “100” is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “73” to “100” is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the variation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, the decision value is not assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 9, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, it is not determined to control to the 2R big hit state with the big hit type as “surprise”. With this setting, when the game ball is easy to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “surprise” and most of the prize balls are The possibility of being controlled to an unobtainable 2R big hit state can be reduced, and a decrease in game entertainment due to a delay in a game in a promiscuous state or a short time state can be suppressed. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment. In addition to this setting, the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, so that the 15R big hit from the probability variation state or the short time state can be obtained. The ratio of becoming a state can be raised, and a game interest can be improved.

  It should be noted that even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. It may be. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “surprise” and the state shifts to the probable change state after the 2R big hit state ends, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Therefore, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the table in the jackpot type determination table 131 is such that the determined value is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”. Data may be configured.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 10B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C shown in FIG. 10 and the loss change pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D shown in FIG.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1, the fluctuation pattern type CA4-1, and the fluctuation pattern type CA4-2. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types according to which of the plural types of big hit types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned only to the variation pattern type CA 3-1, while the variation pattern type CA 4-1 and the variation pattern type CA 4. No decision value is assigned to -2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 is assigned. On the other hand, no decision value is assigned. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the 2R big hit state according to “surprise”, the variation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the 15R big hit state is determined. Can do.

  Depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is determined, there may be a portion where the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type varies. Good. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the allocation of the decision values to the change pattern types other than the change pattern type CA3-1 and the change pattern type CA3-1 may be different. Good. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is the normal state, The assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states when variable display is started. Further, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is the normal state, The determined value may be assigned to different variation pattern types depending on whether the state is the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on which of the plurality of game states when the variable display is started.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1. Here, a part of the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 in accordance with the case where the jackpot type is “surprise” in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. . As described above, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is a common variation pattern type for the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. Is set to The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B may be set so that a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type different from the variation pattern type that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. Good. In other words, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. , Each may be set to include a unique variation pattern type.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are determined (predetermined) as the special figure display result to be “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is special, for example, when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. The table is selected as a use table when a predetermined variation time reduction condition for shortening the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is satisfied.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, depending on whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, it is possible to change the variation pattern type by referring to a different decision table. A decision may be made. In this case, when the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), a variation pattern having a shorter variable display time than when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined number. The determined value may be assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to the variation pattern type to be included increases. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to the reference. For example, if the total number of stored storages is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 to a variation pattern type CA1-3 and a variation pattern type CA2-1 to a variation pattern type CA2-4. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. Further, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is determined as “losing”, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state Depending on, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states when variable display is started. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the variable display based on the determination is started is a normal state, a probable change state, or a short-time state Depending on the case, the decision values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation The pattern type can be determined as any one of the pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-2. With such a setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than when the variable symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with the case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with a variation pattern type determination result or the like. . In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

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

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a special figure holding storage unit 151A, a universal figure holding storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit. 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The special figure storage unit 151A has a first start condition that is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning is generated. Is a game ball for holding data of a special figure game that has not been established (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The second start condition is satisfied by passing (entering) and a start winning is generated, but the second start condition is not satisfied (the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used) Hold data of special figure game) is stored. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port, and passes the game ball through (entry). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the disturbance for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  Further, in this embodiment, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port is also included in the hold data, and is associated with the hold number. It is stored in the figure holding storage unit 151A. As an example, the special figure reservation storage unit 151A receives “first” start opening data indicating a winning at the first starting winning opening or “second” starting opening data indicating a winning at the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

  In addition, the hold data (first hold data) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening The hold data (second hold data) based on the establishment of the second start condition may be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a start port data storage unit is provided for storing the start port data in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball, and the start condition is established for the special game corresponding to each hold data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order. Alternatively, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed with priority over the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, if valid second reserved data is stored, The special game corresponding to the second reserved data is executed, and only when the valid second reserved data is not stored, the special game corresponding to the first reserved data may be executed. In this case, the start port data storage unit may not be provided.

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

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 16 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 17, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The normal symbol process flag is used to select / execute a process in step S16 of FIG. 16 or the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 25 in order to control the progress of the normal symbol game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability change state or the time reduction state and the time reduction control is started, while the probability change state or the time reduction state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first start winning determination counter, a second start winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, and a total reserved memory number counter. , A short time counter, a round counter, etc. are provided.

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

  The first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start port switch 22A is ON. belongs to. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal from the first start port switch 22A is ON, the stored value (first start winning determination count value) in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. Is done. Then, when the first start winning determination count value reaches a predetermined winning determination value, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is normally detected. Made. The first start winning determination count value is cleared to “0” when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal is OFF, or when it is determined that the winning determination value is reached. It may be initialized to.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B is ON. belongs to. For example, every time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal from the second start port switch 22B is ON, the stored value (second start winning determination count value) in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. Is done. Then, when the second start winning determination count value reaches a predetermined winning determination value, it is determined that the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally detected. Is made. Further, the second start winning determination count value is cleared to “0” when it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal is OFF, or when it is determined that the winning determination value is reached. It may be initialized to.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first special figure reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and corresponding to the increase or decrease of the first special figure reserved memory number Updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory number is stored as a second reserved memory number count value, corresponding to the increase or decrease of the second special figure reserved memory number. Updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. As an example, when the jackpot gaming state ends, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is subtracted by 1 every time the special game is finished. When the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, thereby controlling the end of the time reduction state and shifting to the normal state. It should be noted that the time reduction control may be terminated when the number of executions of the special figure game has reached a predetermined number even in the probability variation state. In this case, regardless of the big hit type buffer value, when the big hit gaming state is finished, after the count initial value is set in the hourly number counter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the special game is Every time it is completed, the time count count value may be updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction control may be terminated by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, “2” is set to the variable special figure designation buffer value. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 9, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, and the big hit type is “probable change”. If there is, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “1”, and if the jackpot type is “surprise”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “2”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected to wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection switch 31.

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 13A shows configuration examples of various effect control patterns. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 13A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (production time) of the production operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period during which a predetermined instruction operation on the operation button 30 is detected effectively, and data for designating control contents of the rendering operation when such an instruction operation is detected effectively. The data which shows the production | presentation operation | movement aspect according to the operation action of are included.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Furthermore, other various control data such as, for example, production model control data indicating an operation mode in the movable member included in the production model may be included.

  FIG. 13B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 30A and the push button 30B in the operation valid period specified by the detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

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

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

  In the effect control pattern shown in FIG. 13A, the final stop symbol (determined ornament) that is the display result after the variable symbol display is started by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer. This corresponds to the case where the entire variable display time from when the symbol) is derived and displayed until the variable display ends is set. On the other hand, a timer initial value corresponding to the timing of switching the rendering operation may be set in the rendering control process timer, such as during the execution of variable display of decorative symbols. In this case, in the effect control pattern, for example, instead of the effect control process timer determination value # 1 to the effect control process timer determination value #n shown in FIG. Set value #n is provided, and every time the production control process timer times out, a new (next) production control process timer setting value is read and set in the production control process timer, and the next production control execution set. The production operation may be controlled based on the data.

  In this embodiment, an effect control pattern table as shown in FIG. 14 corresponds to a plurality of types of effect modes such as a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a chance mode, and an effect operation having a common effect mode regardless of the effect mode. The table data constituting 180A to 180D may be stored in the ROM 121. In the effect control pattern tables 180A to 180C, data indicating the control contents of various effect operations having different effect modes depending on whether the effect mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal mode, the probability change mode, or the chance mode. However, a plurality of types of effect control patterns may be stored. For example, each of the effect control pattern tables 180 </ b> A to 180 </ b> C only needs to include a special figure fluctuation effect control pattern table in which a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns are stored. For example, the effect control pattern table 180D may include various effect control pattern tables in which a plurality of various effect control patterns indicating the control contents of the effect operation in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state are stored.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 15 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 15 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thus, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop. When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 16 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first reads input port data stored in a predetermined input port register (step S201 in FIG. 18). Here, the input port register is a register in which, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal at an input port included in the I / O 105 is stored. In this embodiment, the input port data stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / ON) of the first start winning signal that becomes the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A. ) And the input port data stored in the bit number [1] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / OFF) of the second start winning signal that becomes the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B. ON).

  It is determined whether or not the bit value [1] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S202). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S202; Yes), the second start winning determination count value that is the stored value of the second start winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, Update so as to count up by adding 1 (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S202 (step S202; No), the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S204).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S204, it is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [0] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S205). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S205; Yes), the first start winning determination count value that is the stored value of the first starting winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, It is updated so as to count up by adding 1 (step S206). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S205 (step S205; No), the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S207).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S206 and S207, it is determined whether or not the first start winning determination count value has reached a predetermined determination value (for example, “2”) predetermined as a winning determination value. (Step S208). At this time, if the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S208; Yes), the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1” is set (step S209). Further, the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S210).

  If the first start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value in step S208 (step S208; No), a valid game ball winning in the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. In response to this, it is determined whether or not the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211). At this time, if the second start winning determination count value does not reach the winning determination value (step S211; No), a valid game ball winning to the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. In response to the absence, the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211; Yes), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S212). Further, the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S213).

  After executing one of the processes of Steps S210 and S213, the CPU 103 reads the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (Step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S215 in FIG. 19). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 18 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value. The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the one special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. When it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 18 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and then it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the 2 special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; No), 1 is added to the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S216). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. The CPU 103 then displays the total reserved memory number indicating the total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number (first reserved memory number count value) and the second special figure reserved memory number (second reserved memory number count value). One is added to the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the storage number counter (step S217). The CPU 103 also selects, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random value for determining the variation pattern type. Numerical data indicating MR3 is extracted (step S218). Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit 151A, whereby each random value is stored (step S219). At this time, the start port buffer value is also included in the hold data as start port data, and is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit.

  After the random number is stored in step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Subsequently, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 16 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; Yes), after executing the process of step S221, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S222). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S222; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S223), and then FIG. The process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (step S222; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S224). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 18 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. After executing the processing of steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. 18, the processing of step S223 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “1” in step S222, and then the processing of step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. And when it determines with the 2nd start winning determination count value having reached the winning determination value in step S211, after performing the process of step S212-S214 shown in FIG. 18, step S215-S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of FIG. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 17, FIG. 21) to be described later. Whether or not to perform control or determining the jackpot type is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S220 at the timing when a game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is specified in advance whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the jackpot type when the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the special symbol display result. As a result, when the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or “big hit” before the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started Based on the prediction result, whether or not to execute a variable winning announcement effect on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 or the like, and execute a variable winning notification effect An effect mode or the like in the case of performing can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S401). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S401; “1”), the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S218 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is within the big hit determination range (step S402). For example, in the process of step S402, the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set in the usage table. Here, when setting to the use table, for example, the storage address (head address) of the table data in the ROM 101 may be set to a table pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Subsequently, by referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in the use table, whether the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” within the big hit determination range of the random value MR1 extracted in step S218. It is determined whether or not. More specifically, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is compared with the determined value stored in the special figure display result determination table 130, and the special figure display to which the determined value matching the random value MR1 is assigned. It is determined whether or not the result is a “big hit”. Here, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” with reference to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. It may be determined whether or not. If the special figure display result is “big hit”, it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the big hit determination range.

  If the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range in step S402 (step S402; Yes), the jackpot type is based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 extracted in step S218 of FIG. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S403). For example, in the process of step S403, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set in the use table. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in the use table, the jackpot type determined corresponding to the random value MR2 extracted in step S218 is specified. At this time, the “variation special figure buffer value” in the jackpot type determination table 131 may be read as “starting port buffer value” to identify the jackpot type to which the determined value matching the random value MR2 is assigned.

  Following the processing of step S403, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S404). When the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S404; Yes), the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the determination result that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” is notified. In order to transmit the command B101H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) to be the first start opening winning designation command to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, setting of a transmission command buffer or the like (Step S405), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If the big hit type is not “non-probable change” in step S404 (step S404; No), it is determined whether or not the specified big hit type is “probable change” (step S406). When the identified jackpot type is “probable change” (step S406; Yes), the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the determination result that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change” is notified. In order to transmit a command B102H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) as a start opening prize designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, a transmission command buffer is set. (Step S407), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If the big hit type is not “probable change” in step S406 (step S406; No), it is determined that the specified big hit type is “surprise” and the variable display result is determined as “big hit”. A command B103H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) serving as a first start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the type is determined to be “accurate” is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. For example, after setting the transmission command buffer or the like (step S408), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If the random value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range in step S402 (step S402; No), the first start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be other than “big hit” In order to transmit the command B100H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) to be sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, a transmission command buffer is set (step S409). The winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Even in the case where the starting port buffer value is “2” in step S401 (step S401; “2”), it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, similarly to the processing in step S402. (Step S410). At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S410; Yes), as in the process of step S403, it is specified which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined based on the random value MR2. Step S411).

  Following the processing of step S411, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S412). When the identified jackpot type is “non-probable change” (step S412; Yes), the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and the determination result that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” is notified. In order to transmit the command B201H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) as the second start opening prize designation command to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, setting of a transmission command buffer or the like (Step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  If the big hit type is not “non-probable change” in step S 412 (step S 412; No), it is determined that the specified big hit type is “probable change”, and the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”. A command B202H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) serving as a second start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change” is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board. In order to transmit to 12, for example, a transmission command buffer or the like is set (step S414), and the winning random number determination processing is terminated. Here, in the special figure game in the second special symbol display device 4B, the big hit type determination table 131 and the like are set so that the big hit type is not determined as “surprise” when the special figure display result is “big hit”. (See FIG. 9 etc.). Therefore, if the big hit type is not “non-probable change” in step S412, it can be determined that the big hit type is determined to be “probable change”.

  If the random value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range in step S410 (step S410; No), the second start opening winning designation command for notifying the determination result that the variable display result is determined other than “big hit” In order to transmit the command B200H (see FIGS. 4A and 4C) to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11, for example, after setting the transmission command buffer or the like (step S415) The winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the processing of steps S402 and S410, refer to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. Thus, it is specified whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. On the other hand, a change in the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be predicted, and the table data referred to in the special figure display result determination table 130 may be switched based on the prediction result. As an example, if the probability variation control is continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the game is performed when it is determined by the processing in steps S404 and S412 that the big hit type is not “non-probable variation”. A probability variation determination flag provided in the control flag setting unit 152 or the like is set to an on state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “non-probable change” by the processes in steps S404 and S412, the probable change determination flag is cleared and turned off. Then, in the processes of steps S402 and S410, it is determined whether the probability variation determination flag is on or off. At this time, if the probability change determination flag is ON, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” by referring to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probable change state in the special figure display result determination table 130. Specify whether or not. On the other hand, when the probability change determination flag is OFF, the special figure display result determination table 130 may refer to table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. When such a process is executed, the normal state corresponds to the case where the game state when the special figure game based on the hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A is started is the probability change state. It is possible to specify the special figure display result using the table data in which the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the time-short state, and more accurately according to the actual gaming state Special display results can be specified.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether to start the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 151A. A determination is made whether or not. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol and derives and displays the definite special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. When the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to 15R big hit state corresponding to “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening (the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening) that is the number of executions of the round is set to “15”. On the other hand, when the 2R big hit state is controlled in response to the big hit type being “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening (the maximum value of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening) as the number of executions of the round is set to “2”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state or a short time state corresponding to the big hit type are included. When the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect elapses, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. May be set to “2”.

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the special data is stored as the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the special figure storage unit 151A. The random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the starting port data are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S232, for example, the total pending storage count value is decremented by 1 and updated, so that the total pending storage count is updated by 1, and the reservation number is stored in the special figure storage unit 151A. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and the like stored in the entries lower than “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). . At this time, it is determined whether the starting port indicated by the starting port data included in the hold data read in step S232 is the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the first start winning opening (step S234; "1"), for example, by subtracting the first reserved memory number count value and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory is obtained. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S235). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “1” (step S236).

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the second start winning opening (step S234; "2"), for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory, etc. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S237). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S236 and S238, it is determined whether to display the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. As the use table, the special figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is “big hit” or “small”. Whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” depending on which of the decision values assigned to each special figure display result of “win” or “losing” Is determined (step S240). At this time, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241). By determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise change” (step S244). Here, when the variable figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S238, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type decision table 131. Therefore, the jackpot type is not determined as “surprising”. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  By determining the jackpot type in step S244, whether or not the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is controlled to the probability changing state as the special gaming state. Will be decided. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be “probability change” or “surprise probability” in step S244, it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is to be the probability change state. On the other hand, if the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” in step S244, it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended as a short time state (or a normal state) and not to be in a probable state. Is done.

  Also, by determining the big hit type in step S244, the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is controlled to the 15R big hit state or the 2R big hit state. It will be decided whether to do it. That is, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change” or “probability change” in step S244, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is the 15R big hit state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” in step S244, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is the 2R big hit state.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “small hit” (step S246). ). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which becomes the non-probable variation big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol corresponding to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable variation”. Corresponding to the determination result that the big hit type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Corresponding to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise accuracy”, a special symbol indicating the number “1” that is a sudden big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231, a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit type determination table 132B is selected and set in the use table (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined variation time reduction condition is satisfied (step S266). Here, the variable time shortening condition is, for example, that the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on and the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed, and the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number ( For example, “3”) or more may be used as long as it is determined in advance in order to shorten the special figure fluctuation time from the normal time. Even when the time reduction flag is on, the variable time reduction condition is satisfied if the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1”) or more, whereas the variable time reduction condition is not satisfied if the total number of stored memories is less than the predetermined number. You may do it.

  If the variation time reduction condition is not satisfied in step S266 (step S266; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected and set in the use table (step S267). On the other hand, when the variation time shortening condition is satisfied (step S266; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is selected and set in the use table (step S268). Note that a plurality of types of shortening variation pattern type determination tables for shortening may be provided, and different tables may be selected depending on which of the plurality of types of variation time shortening conditions is satisfied.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, the usage table is updated based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the set variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C selected in step S267 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (shortening) 132D selected in step S268 is stored. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to it. At this time, by determining the variation pattern type, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S270). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S270 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S271). . The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S271 is executed, or may be the first start prize. What is extracted at the time of starting winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the mouth and the second starting winning opening is detected is stored as the hold data in the special figure holding storage unit 151A together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3. Also good.

  In the process of step S271, whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S271, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S271, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). After that, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S273). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S274 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 16 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S275), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; Yes), a setting for deriving and displaying a fixed special symbol is performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) set in advance as the special figure confirmation display time is set (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. In this way, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (step S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S299). In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S301). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S302). For example, the processing in step S302 includes processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-shortening flag to turn it off, processing for clearing the time-shortening counter for counting the remaining number of special figure games executed in the time-shortening state, and the like. It only has to be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S303), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S304; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a small hit start production waiting time (step S305). Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command corresponding to the special figure display result being “small hit” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S306). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S307). Also, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for small hits (step S308).

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S309). After performing either of the processes of steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not the time-saving state is to be terminated (step S310), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S310, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by subtracting 1 for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control in the time reduction state may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S310 may be ended. It should be noted that for the probability variation state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability variation flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not to end the time reduction control even in the probability variation state, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result that the time reduction control ends. In this way, when the time reduction control is ended, the probability variation control may be terminated at the same time, so that the normal state may be obtained. For the probability variation control, until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or further It may be continued until a predetermined number of special figure games are executed.

  In the process of step S310, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation control termination determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and probability variation control termination determination stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance is performed. It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is ended by referring to the table or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S310, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control end is determined (predetermined), for example, in step S240 shown in FIG. It may be executed before.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 17, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, it corresponds to the big hit end presentation waiting time that becomes the execution period of the ending presentation in advance. A predetermined timer initial value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0”, etc.). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). Then, it is specified whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323).

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), a setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state to the time reduction counter Set to. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “probability change” or “probability” (step S323; No), the setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S325). For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state.

  It should be noted that settings may be made for controlling the probability variation state of different types depending on whether the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change” or the case where the jackpot type is determined to be “probability”. As an example, if the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change”, both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, the initial value of the time reduction count value is not set, and the special figure display result is It is set so that both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continuously performed until the “big hit” is reached. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise accuracy”, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, and the initial value of the time reduction count value is the same as in the case of being controlled to the time reduction state. The probability variation control is continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”, while the time reduction control is continued until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, “100”). You may set as follows. Alternatively, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise accuracy”, if the predetermined short-and-short-term accuracy flag is on, the setting for starting the short-time control is performed together with the probability variation control, while the short- and middle-range accuracy flag is off. If there is, a setting for starting only the probability variation control may be performed. Here, for example, when it is determined in step S298 shown in FIG. 23 that the big hit flag is on, the big hit type is “probable” and the short time flag is on. Corresponding to being performed, it may be set to the on state.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S324 and S325, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the jackpot end process is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 17 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of stored reserved data in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151B, is previously set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical value data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151B, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved storage number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 25 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the normal symbol game on the normal symbol display 20 based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit 151B. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the universal map storage unit 151B, the universal map display result, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol in the universal game, is set to “per normal map” or “normal map” After the general map display result determination process for determining whether to “miss” is performed, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is referred to based on numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the general map display result included in the hold data read from the general map hold storage unit 151B. The general map display result is determined. Here, in the common map display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. The decision value is assigned to the normal map display result. Thereby, in the special game state such as the probability change state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal game” than in the normal state, thereby forming the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the special game state such as the probability variation state and the short time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the regular game is shortened, and the variable display result of “per regular diagram” is derived and displayed. The interval is also shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of times to be in the expanded open state A certain number of tilt control times may be set. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in a special game state such as a probability change state or a short time state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, so that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening. . Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening in the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

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

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

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

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

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and various random numbers used in the effect control are counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 ( The numerical data indicating the production random number) is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 26 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether the content stored in the effect control command reception buffer is present, and so on, so that there is a command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. Is determined (step S151). At this time, if there is no received command (step S151; No), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in step S151 (step S151; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is a variation pattern designation command (step S152). ). When the received command is a variation pattern designation command (step S152; Yes), for example, by storing the EXT data of the received command in the variation pattern buffer provided in the effect control buffer 194, the variation start time determination content One variation pattern is stored (step S153). After executing the process of step S153, the process returns to step S151.

  If the received command is not a variation pattern designation command in step S152 (step S152; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S154). When the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S154; Yes), for example, by storing the EXT data of the received command in a variable display result buffer provided in the effect control buffer 194, etc. A special figure display result that is one of the contents is stored (step S155). If the EXT data of the variable display result notification command is stored in the variable display result buffer in the process of step S155, the result of prior determination as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” At the same time, the determination result of the big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” can be stored. After executing the process of step S153, the process returns to step S151.

  If the received command is not a variable display result notification command in step S154 (step S154; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first start opening winning designation command (step S156). If the received command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S156; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second start opening prize designation command (step S157). When it is the first start opening winning designation command in step S156 (step S156; Yes), or when it is the second starting opening winning designation command in step S157 (step S157; Yes), predetermined start winning effect production process Is executed (step S158), and the process returns to step S151.

  If it is not the second start opening winning designation command in step S157 (step S157; No), after setting according to other received commands (step S159), the process returns to step S151.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning effect process executed in step S158 of FIG. In the start winning effect process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display of decorative symbols is being executed (step S501). At this time, for example, when the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is “2”, it may be determined that the decorative symbol variable display is being executed. When the value of the effect process flag is “2”, an effect process during variable display (see step S172 of FIG. 30) is executed in the effect control process of step S75, and an effect during the variable display of the decorative symbol is being executed. Control is performed.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the decorative symbol variable display is being executed (step S501; Yes), a setting for executing a notice effect that is a notice effect at the time of a winning change is performed. In this case, first, it is determined whether or not a notice effect which is a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change is already being executed (step S502). Then, when it is not being executed (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not it is within a predetermined notice effect execution possible period (step S503).

  As an example of the process in step S503, the CPU 120 for effect control includes the variation pattern of the decorative pattern in the variable display being executed from the stored data of the variation pattern buffer, and the stored value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer. Is identified. In this case, in the variation pattern buffer, for example, data indicating that the variation pattern can be specified, such as EXT data of the variation pattern designation command, has at least a final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is a variable display result in the variable symbol variable display. It may be stored so as to be held until the display is derived and the variable display is completed. If the data stored in the variation pattern buffer is updated only when a variation pattern designation command is received, and the stored data is not changed even if the stored data in the variation pattern buffer is read, variable display of decorative symbols is executed. When it is in the middle, stored data that can specify the variation pattern in the variable display is held in the variation pattern buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to a notice effect execution feasibility determination table stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example, within the period of the notice effect executable period based on the variation pattern and the effect control process timer value. What is necessary is just to be able to determine whether it is.

  In the notice effect execution feasibility determination table, for each variation pattern, the range of the effect control process timer value (for example, the maximum value and the minimum value, etc.) within the notice effect execution possible period is stored in association with each other. Good. The production control process timer value is set to, for example, a timer initial value corresponding to the variation pattern when the decorative symbol variable display is started, and after the decorative symbol variable display is started, every time a timer interrupt occurs. (For example, 1 subtraction or 1 addition). Therefore, from the effect control process timer value, an elapsed time since the start of variable display of the decorative symbol, or a final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that becomes a variable display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed. The remaining time until can be specified. Thus, in the process of step S503, if it is possible to determine for each variation pattern whether or not it is within the period of the noticeable effect execution period based on the elapsed time from the start of variable display or the remaining time until the end of variable display. Good.

  As another example of the processing in step S503, the effect control CPU 120 specifies presence / absence of reach and presence / absence of a re-lottery effect based on a variation pattern of decorative symbols in the variable display being executed. If there is a reach and there is no re-lottery effect, it is determined that it is within the period of the noticeable effect execution period before the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) resulting in variable display is derived and displayed. do it. On the other hand, when both the reach and the re-lottery effect are present, the re-lottery effect is not yet executed based on the remaining time until the end of the variable display, and the decorative symbol constituting the jackpot combination is “left ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R before the stop display (temporary stop display), it is determined that it is within the period of the noticeable effect execution period. do it.

  In the case where there is a reach and there is no re-lottery effect, in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, the variable display result becomes “big hit” until the fixed decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Production is performed so that the player cannot recognize whether or not. Therefore, in this case, the notice effect that is the notice effect at the time of the variable winning is made executable until the variable display result is derived and displayed and the variable display is finished. On the other hand, when both the reach and the re-lottery effect are present, the variable display result becomes “big hit” when the decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed. The player can recognize this. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to specify a state in which the decorative symbol of the jackpot combination has not been stopped and displayed from the remaining time until the end of the variable display, and to make it possible to execute a notice effect that will be a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change Good.

  If neither the reach nor the re-lottery effect is present, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R based on the elapsed time from the start of variable display. If it is earlier, it may be determined that it is within the period of the notice effect executable period. Alternatively, in this case, it may be configured not to be the period for which the notice effect can be executed. When the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, different decorative symbols are stopped in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. Is displayed. At this time, for example, the player can recognize that the variable display result does not become a “hit” unless it becomes a decorative symbol that constitutes one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. End up. For this reason, even if the notice effect that is the notice effect at the time of a winning change is executed in the subsequent period, it is impossible to increase the expectation that the current variable display result will be a “hit”. Therefore, it is only necessary to specify a state in which the decorative symbols are not stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and to make it possible to execute the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning the winning prize. . Further, when a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” is executed, it is only necessary to determine the noticeable effect executable period based on the elapsed time considering the execution of such a variable display effect.

  As yet another example of the process in step S503, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notice effect if the remaining time until the end of the variable display is equal to or longer than the predetermined time regardless of the decorative pattern variation pattern in the variable display being executed. What is necessary is just to determine with it being in the period of a possible period. More specifically, if the remaining time until the end of variable display is 10000 ms (milliseconds) or more, it is determined that it is within the period of the noticeable effect execution period regardless of the variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 6, the special figure variation time corresponding to each variation pattern has a variable display result of “losing” as compared to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. When the variable display mode is “reach”, or when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, it tends to be a long time. The variable display time of the decorative pattern is set to the same time as or the time approximate to the special figure change time. Therefore, during the execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a high probability (reliability) of the variable display result (reliability), the announcement effect is executed compared with the execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a low reliability. The possibility that it will be determined that it is within the period of the possible period is increased, and a notice effect that becomes a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change is likely to be executed.

  If it is determined in step S503 that it is within the noticeable effect executable period (step S503; Yes), for example, the stored data in the variable pattern buffer or variable display result buffer is read to determine when the change starts. A variation pattern, a special figure display result, and the like as contents are specified (step S504). Also, for example, the contents of the start winning notification are specified by reading the EXT data of the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command (step S505). The notification contents at the time of starting winning are, for example, “other than big hit”, “non-probability change”, “probability change”, notified by the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command as shown in FIG. Any determination result such as “accuracy” (determination result at start-up prize) may be used.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of variation winning based on the contents determined at the start of variation and the notification contents at the start winning prize specified at steps S504 and S505 (step S506). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (A), it may be determined whether or not to execute the notice effect at a determination ratio according to the content of determination at the start of variation or the content of notification at the time of start winning.

  As an example of the processing in step S506, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining notice execution updated by a random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, It may be determined whether or not to execute a notice effect as a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change by referring to a predetermined notice execution decision table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the notice execution decision table, the contents at the start of fluctuation indicating the special figure display result and variable display mode (type of big hit in the case of “big hit”), “other than big hit”, “non-probable change”, “probable change” and “ A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the notice execution is assigned to the result of determining whether or not to execute the notice effect according to the notification content at the time of starting prize indicating “accuracy” or the like. Just do it. The presence / absence of the notice effect may be determined in accordance with whether the decision value that matches the random number value for the notice execution decision is assigned to “no notice” or “with notice”.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29A, the content of determination at the start of change indicating the display result in the variable display being executed, and the random value extracted at the time of starting winning (for example, randomness for determining the special figure display result) Preliminary notice that becomes a notice effect when changing prizes according to the combination with the notification contents at the time of starting prize indicating the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the numerical value MR1 etc. The ratio of determining whether or not to execute the production is different.

  As a first example of the specific setting of the ratio for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change, if the determination content at the start of change is “non-reach (losing)”, a ratio of 100% is “No notice” On the other hand, when the change start determination content is other than “non-reach (loss)”, it may be determined as “notice” at a predetermined rate. As shown in FIG. 6, in the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special diagram variation time is shorter than the other variation patterns. Many. Therefore, if a start prize occurs during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively long variable display time, a start prize occurs during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively short variable display time. Compared to the case, a notice effect that is a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change is executed at a higher rate. When the fluctuation start decision is “normal reach (losing)”, and when the fluctuation start is “super reach (losing)”, “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)” The same can be said for the case.

  In addition, if the contents determined at the start of variation are the same, the notification content at the start winning prize is either “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise” compared to when the notification content at start prize is “other than big hit” In other words, that is, when the notification content at the time of starting winning a prize is “big hit”, a notice effect that becomes a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change is executed at a high rate. Furthermore, if it is determined that a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively long variable display time and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the variable display time is compared. Compared to the case where it is determined that the start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a short fluctuation pattern and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the announcement effect at the time of winning during fluctuation is higher. The notice effect will be executed.

  For example, if the content determined at the start of variation is “normal reach (losing)”, the rate of 1.4% if the content of notification at the start winning prize is “non-probable” and 1.8% if “probable” If it is “Accuracy”, it is determined as “Advance notice” at a rate of 0.6%, and the notice notice effect at the time of winning the winning change is executed. On the other hand, when the change start determination content is “super reach (losing)”, if the start winning notification content is “non-probable change”, the rate is 3.5%. If it is “Accuracy” at the rate of%, it is determined as “Advance notice” at a rate of 1.5%, and the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change is executed. In this way, if the start winning change occurs during execution of variable display based on “Super Reach (Lose)” when the start of change is determined, it will change if it is determined that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” The average percentage of the decision to execute the preliminary announcement at the time of the middle prize is the result of the special prize display when the start prize is generated while the variable display based on the “normal reach (losing)” is determined at the start of the fluctuation Is determined to be determined to be a “big hit”, which is higher than the average rate at which the decision to execute the advance notice effect at the time of a winning change is made.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the variation pattern with super reach is determined as the usage pattern (FIG. 6, (See FIGS. 10A and 11). Then, according to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29A, when a start winning occurs during execution of variable display with a variation pattern with super reach, and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”. If it is determined, the average percentage that the announcement effect at the time of winning a winning change will be executed is the result that the start prize is generated during the variable display with the changing pattern with the normal reach and the special figure display result is `` This is higher than the average ratio in which it is determined that the notice effect during the variable winning is executed when it is determined that the “big hit” is determined.

  As a second example of the specific setting of the ratio for determining the presence / absence of a notice effect during winning a variation, if the content determined at the start of variation is the same, the start is performed when the notification content at the start winning a prize is “accurate” Compared with the case where the winning notification content is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, a notice effect which is a notice effect during a winning change is executed at a lower rate. For example, if the content determined at the start of change is “non-probable change (big hit)”, if the notification content at the time of start winning is “surprise”, it will be determined as “notice” at a rate of 15%. If the notification content at the time of starting prize is “non-probable change”, it is determined to be “with notice” at a rate of 35% if it is “non-probable change” and 45% if it is “probable change”. In this way, it is determined that a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, and the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, and the 2R big hit state is set as the big hit gaming state. If it is determined that the control is determined to be controlled, the average percentage of the decision to execute the advance notice at the time of the variable prize is determined. When it is determined that the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probable change” in “big hit”, and it is determined that the big hit gaming state is controlled to the 15R big hit state, the effect of performing the advance notice at the time of the variable winning is executed This is lower than the average rate at which decisions are made.

  As a third example of the specific setting of the ratio for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect at the time of winning the winning change, if the contents determined at the start of the change are the same, if the notification content at the start winning prize is “non-probable change” Compared with the case where the notification content at the time of the start winning prize is “probability change”, the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning the winning change is executed at a lower rate. For example, if the content determined at the start of variation is “probable change (big hit)”, if the notification content at the start winning prize is “non-probable change”, it is determined as “with notice” at a rate of 70%. If the content of the notification at the start winning prize is “probable change”, “notice” is determined at a rate of 90%. In this way, it is determined that a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change”, and the big win game that does not shift to the probable change state When it is determined that the control is controlled to the state, the average percentage that the announcement effect at the time of winning a winning change is executed is a special figure display when a start winning is generated while the variable display of the decorative pattern is executed Decided to execute the announcement effect during variable winning when it is determined that the result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change”, and it is determined that the big hit game state is shifted to the probable change state. Compared to the average rate at which In particular, when the start of variation is “probability change (big hit)”, a special winning symbol is displayed during the variable display of decorative symbols based on the decision to change to the probable change state after the big hit game state ends It is determined that the result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change”, and when it is determined that it is not controlled to the promiscuous state after the big hit game state is ended, the notice effect at the time of winning the winning change is executed The rate at which decisions are made varies when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, and after the big hit game state is determined to be controlled to the probable change state. This is lower than the rate at which the decision to execute the pre-announcement effect at the time of the middle prize is made.

  In the example of setting the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29A, a notice effect serving as a notice effect at the time of winning a change can be executed except when the change determination content is “non-reach (losing)”. On the other hand, the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of the variable winning is executed only when both the contents determined at the start of the change and the contents of the notification at the start winning prize include the contents that the special figure display result is “big hit” You may be able to do that. In other words, even if the content determined at the start of change is “Normal reach (losing)” or “Super reach (losing)”, or the notification content at the time of starting prize is “other than big hit”, “No notice” at a rate of 100% It may be determined as follows.

  Note that, for example, when a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a variable pattern having a relatively long variable display time, such as a variable pattern with super reach, it is determined as “notice” at a rate of 100%. You may do it. In addition, as in the case where it is determined that a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols and the special figure display result is determined to be `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` non-probable change '' or `` probable change '', When it is determined that the 15R big hit state is controlled at the time of starting winning a prize during execution of variable display, it may be determined as “with notice” at a rate of 100%.

  For example, if a start prize occurs during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively short variable display time, such as a variable pattern with normal reach, it is determined to be “No notice” at a rate of 100%. Also good. In addition, during variable display of decorative symbols, variable display is being performed, such as when a start prize occurs and it is determined that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. If it is determined that the 2R big hit state is controlled at the time of winning the start, the “no notice” may be determined at a rate of 100%.

  In addition, for example, a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols based on the decision to enter the probable state after the big hit gaming state, the special figure display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` probable change '' When it is determined that the hold data indicating that the game is controlled to the probability change state is stored after the end of the big hit gaming state, as in the case where it is determined that it is determined, the rate is 100%. It may be determined as “with notice”. In addition, for example, a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols based on the decision to enter the probable state after the big hit gaming state ends, the special figure display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` non-probable '' When it is determined that there is stored data indicating that it is not controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, as in the case where it is determined that the game is determined to be determined at the rate of 100% It may be determined as “none”.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29A, whether the variable display mode when the special figure display result is “losing” is “non-reach” or “reach” as the determination contents at the start of change. Based on the above, the decision ratio of “No notice” or “With notice” is set. On the other hand, according to the remaining time until the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is displayed in the variable display that is being executed when the start winning is generated is derived and displayed, “No notice” Alternatively, the determination ratio of “with notice” may be varied. In this case, when the remaining time in the variable display being executed is long, it may be determined as “with notice” at a higher rate than when the remaining time is short. Further, when it is determined that a start prize is generated and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” when the remaining time in the variable display being executed is relatively long, the remaining time is relatively short In some cases, it is possible to determine “with notice” at a higher rate than when it is determined that a start prize is generated and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”.

  When the variable display time is relatively long, the special figure display result may be more likely to be a “big hit” than when the variable display time is relatively short. For example, the fluctuation pattern used when the special figure display result is “losing” has a high ratio of the special figure fluctuation time being relatively short, and the special figure display result is “big hit”. Table data in the variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern determination table are set so that the variation pattern used in the above is a pattern in which the special pattern variation time is relatively long, and the ratio of determination to the usage pattern is high. With this setting, if the remaining time in the variable display during execution is long, it will be determined as `` with notice '' at a higher rate than when the remaining time is short. If a start prize occurs during execution of a variable display that is likely to result in a “big hit”, a start prize occurs during execution of a variable display that is unlikely to result in a special figure display result. Compared to the case, it is possible to execute the notice effect at the time of winning a prize change at a higher rate.

  In addition, when the variable display time is relatively long, compared to the case where the variable display time is relatively short, the big hit type for the possibility that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” The ratio of the possibility of “non-probability change” or “probability change” may be increased. For example, the fluctuation pattern used when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the pattern with a relatively short special figure fluctuation time is determined as the usage pattern, and the special figure display The variation pattern used when the result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” is set so that the pattern that has a relatively long special figure change time is determined as the usage pattern. Keep it. By setting in this way, when the remaining time in the variable display during execution is long, it is determined as “with notice” at a higher rate than when the remaining time is short, so that the big hit type is If a start prize occurs during execution of a variable display that is likely to be `` non-probable change '' or `` probability change '', the start prize is received during execution of a variable display that is highly likely to be `` surprise ''. As compared with the case where it occurred, the notice effect at the time of winning during the change can be executed at a higher rate.

  Instead of the “remaining time” until the final display of the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display being executed is derived and displayed, the “ The same function can be realized even when the decision rate of the notice effect at the time of winning a prize is varied using the “elapsed time”.

  Subsequent to the determination in step S506, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “with notice” for executing the notice effect (step S507). If there is a notice (step S507; Yes), the notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode in the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning a change is determined based on the contents determined at the start of change and the notice contents at the start winning prize. (Step S508). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the notice pattern may be determined at a determination ratio according to the content of determination at the start of variation or the content of notification at the time of start winning.

  As an example of the processing in step S508, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a notice pattern updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, It is only necessary to determine the notice pattern of the notice effect at the time of the variable winning by referring to a predetermined notice pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like.

  In the notice pattern determination table, the contents at the start of fluctuation indicating special figure display results and variable display mode (type of big hit in the case of “big hit”), “other than big hit”, “non-probable change”, “probable change”, “ A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number value for determining a notice pattern in accordance with the notification content at the time of starting winning prize indicating “accuracy” or the like is displayed in a plurality of notice patterns such as notice A, notice B, notice A + notice B, for example. It is only necessary to be assigned to it. Then, it is only necessary to be able to determine the notice pattern corresponding to which notice pattern is assigned to the decision value that matches the random value for determining the notice pattern.

  Here, in the notice pattern of notice A, for example, the display form of the decorative pattern is changed so that the display color of the decorative pattern changes from a normal single color to a floral pattern (“design display” in FIG. 29B). Change from normal. In the notice pattern of the notice B, for example, the display form of the reserved memory display (in FIG. 29 (B), “the shape of the display portion in the start winning memory display area 5H changes from a normal round shape to a flower shape”). The hold display ”) is changed from the normal time. At this time, the hold storage display for changing the display mode may be a display part corresponding to the determination to execute the notice effect at the time of winning the winning change. Or you may change a display mode about all the display parts which are effective (for example, blue display or red display) in the start winning memory | storage display area 5H. In the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B, the notice A and the notice B are combined to change the display form of the decorative design and the display form of the hold storage display (“design + hold” in FIG. 29B). ).

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29 (B), the determination content at the start of change indicating the display result in the variable display being executed, and the random value extracted at the time of starting winning (for example, randomness for determining the special figure display result) In accordance with the combination of the notification contents at the start winning time indicating the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the numerical value MR1, etc., the notice effect at the time of changing winning is executed Therefore, the determination ratios of a plurality of prepared notice patterns are different.

  As a first example of the specific setting of the ratio for determining the notice pattern of the notice effect at the time of winning the winning change, if the notification contents at the start winning prize are the same, the decision content at the start of changing is “normal reach (losing)” In this case, the notice pattern of notice A + notice B is determined at a lower rate than when the change start determination content is other than “normal reach (losing)”. As shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern with normal reach often has a shorter special figure variation time than the variation pattern with super reach. Therefore, if a start prize occurs during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively long variable display time, a start prize occurs during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively short variable display time. Compared to the case, the specific notice pattern is determined at a high rate, and the changing winning notice notice is executed in a specific production manner.

  In addition, if the contents determined at the start of variation are the same, the notification content at the start winning prize is either “non-probability change”, “probability change” or “surprise” compared to when the notification content at start prize is “other than big hit” In other words, that is, when the notification content at the time of starting winning a prize is “big hit”, the notice pattern of notice B or notice A + notice B is determined at a high rate. Furthermore, if it is determined that a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively long variable display time and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the variable display time is compared. Compared to the case where it is determined that a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a short variation pattern and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the notice B or the notice A + the notice B The notice pattern will be decided.

  For example, if the content determined at the start of variation is “normal reach (losing)”, if the notification content at the start winning prize is “non-probable”, it is 3%, and if it is “probable”, “surprise” is 4%. Then, the notice pattern of notice A + notice B is determined at a rate of 2%. On the other hand, if the content determined at the start of change is “Super Reach (Lose)”, if the notification content at the start winning prize is “Non-Probable”, it will be 7%. If “Probable”, it will be 8%. If it is “Accuracy”, the notice pattern of notice A + notice B is determined at a rate of 6%. In this way, if the start winning change occurs during execution of variable display based on “super reach (losing)” as the content determined at the start of change, a notice will be given if it is determined that the special figure display result will be determined as “big hit” The average ratio determined for a specific (for example, high reliability) notification pattern such as A + notification B is a start prize during execution of variable display based on “normal reach (losing)” at the start of variation. Occurs and the special figure display result is determined to be determined to be “big hit”, which is higher than the average ratio determined for the specific notice pattern.

  In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the variation pattern with super reach is determined as the usage pattern (FIG. 6, (See FIGS. 10A and 11). Then, according to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29A, when a start winning occurs during execution of variable display with a variation pattern with super reach, and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”. If it is determined, the average percentage that the announcement effect at the time of winning a winning change will be executed is the result that the start prize is generated during the variable display with the changing pattern with the normal reach and the special figure display result is `` This is higher than the average ratio in which it is determined that the notice effect during the variable winning is executed when it is determined that the “big hit” is determined.

  As a second example of the specific setting of the ratio for determining the notice pattern of the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change, if the contents determined at the start of the change are the same, The notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B is determined at a lower rate than when the notification content at the time of starting winning is “non-probability change” or “probability change”. For example, if the content determined at the start of the change is “non-probable change (big hit)”, if the notification content at the start winning prize is “surprising”, the notification pattern of the notification A + notification B is determined at a rate of 18%. On the other hand, if the notification content at the time of starting prize is “non-probable change”, the notice pattern of notice A + notice B is decided at a rate of 35% and “probable change” at a rate of 45%. In this way, it is determined that a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, and the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, and the 2R big hit state is set as the big hit gaming state. The average ratio determined for a specific (for example, highly reliable) notice pattern when it is determined that the control is controlled is that the start prize is generated during the variable display of the decorative pattern and the special figure display result is It is determined that the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probable change” in “big hit”, and is determined to be a specific notice pattern when it is determined that the big hit gaming state is controlled to the 15R big hit state It is low compared to a small proportion.

  As a third example of the specific setting of the ratio for determining the notice pattern of the notice effect at the time of winning the winning change, if the contents determined at the start of the change are the same, if the notice content at the start winning prize is "non-probable change" The notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B is determined at a lower rate as compared with the case where the content of the notification at the time of starting winning is “probability change”. For example, if the content determined at the start of variation is “probable change (big hit)”, the notification pattern for the start A + notification B is determined at a rate of 70% if the notification content at the start winning prize is “non-probable change”. On the other hand, if the content of the notification at the time of the start winning prize is “certain change”, the notice pattern of notice A + notice B is determined at a rate of 90%. In this way, it is determined that a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols, the special figure display result is determined to be `` big hit '', and the big hit type is determined to be `` non-probable change '', and the big win that does not shift to the probable change state When it is determined that the game state is controlled, the average ratio determined for a specific (for example, high reliability) notice pattern is a special figure when a start prize is generated during execution of variable display of decorative symbols. It is determined that the display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change”, and it is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state that shifts to the probable change state. Compared to the ratio, it is low. In particular, when the start of variation is “probability change (big hit)”, a special winning symbol is displayed during the variable display of decorative symbols based on the decision to change to the probable change state after the big hit game state ends When it is determined that the result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined as “non-probable change”, and it is determined that the big hit gaming state is not controlled to the probable change state, the ratio determined in the specific notice pattern is It is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “probable change”, and is determined to be a specific notice pattern when it is determined to be controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is finished. Compared to the ratio, it is low.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29B, even when the determination content at the start of variation is “super reach (losing)” or when the notification content at the start winning prize is “other than big hit”, the notice A + notification A specific notice pattern such as B's notice pattern can be determined. On the other hand, it is possible to determine a specific notice pattern only when the contents determined at the start of variation and the notification contents at the time of starting winning prizes both include contents indicating that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Also good. That is, when the change start determination content is “super reach (losing)”, or when the start winning notification content is “other than jackpot”, the ratio of the notification pattern of the advance notice A + the advance notice B is 0%. You may make it become.

  In addition, when both the content determined at the start of change and the content of notification at the time of start winning include the content that the special figure display result is “big hit”, it is determined as the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B, and the contents decided at the start of change Is included in the notice pattern of the notice A, and only the notice content at the time of starting winning a prize contains the contents that make the specific display result "big hit", When the change pattern at the start of variation and the notification content at the start winning prize do not include the content that makes the special figure display result “big hit”, the notice effect at the time of changing prize is executed. It may not be done.

  Note that, for example, when a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively long variable display time, such as a variable pattern with super reach, the warning pattern of the notice A + the notice B at a rate of 100%. A specific notice pattern may be determined. In addition, as in the case where it is determined that a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols and the special figure display result is determined to be `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` non-probable change '' or `` probable change '', When it is determined that the 15R big hit state is controlled at the time of starting winning a prize during execution of variable display, it may be determined to a specific notice pattern such as a notice pattern of notice A + notice B at a rate of 100%. .

  For example, when a start winning is generated during execution of variable display with a variable pattern having a relatively short variable display time, such as a variable pattern with normal reach, the ratio to be determined as a specific notice pattern such as a notice pattern of notice A + notice B May be 0%. In addition, during variable display of decorative symbols, variable display is being performed, such as when a start prize occurs and it is determined that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. When it is determined that the 2R big hit state is controlled at the time of starting winning at, the ratio determined for a specific notice pattern such as the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B may be 0%.

  In addition, for example, a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols based on the decision to enter the probable state after the big hit gaming state, the special figure display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` probable change '' When it is determined that the hold data indicating that the control is changed to the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state is stored as in the case where it is determined to be determined, the notice A + is given at a rate of 100%. A specific notice pattern such as the notice pattern of notice B may be determined. In addition, for example, a start winning occurs during execution of variable display of decorative symbols based on the decision to enter the probable state after the big hit gaming state ends, the special figure display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` non-probable '' When it is determined that the hold data indicating that it is not controlled to the probable change state is stored after the end of the big hit gaming state, as in the case where it is determined to be determined, the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B The ratio determined for the specific notice pattern may be 0%.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29B, whether the variable display mode when the special figure display result is “lost” is “non-reach” or “reach” as the determination contents at the start of change Based on the above, a determination ratio corresponding to a plurality of notice patterns is determined. On the other hand, a plurality of advance notice patterns depending on the remaining time until the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) that is the display result in the variable display that is being executed when the start winning is generated is derived and displayed. You may vary the determination ratio corresponding to. In this case, when the remaining time in the variable display being executed is long, the specific notice pattern (for example, the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B) is determined at a higher rate than when the remaining time is short. What should I do? Further, when it is determined that a start prize is generated and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” when the remaining time in the variable display being executed is relatively long, the remaining time is relatively short In some cases, a specific advance notice pattern may be determined at a higher rate than when it is determined that a start prize is generated and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”.

  When the variable display time is relatively long, the special figure display result may be more likely to be a “big hit” than when the variable display time is relatively short. For example, the fluctuation pattern used when the special figure display result is “losing” has a high ratio of the special figure fluctuation time being relatively short, and the special figure display result is “big hit”. Table data in the variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern determination table are set so that the variation pattern used in the above is a pattern in which the special pattern variation time is relatively long, and the ratio of determination to the usage pattern is high. With this setting, when the remaining time in the variable display during execution is long, the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B is determined at a higher rate than when the remaining time is short. If a winning prize occurs during execution of variable display, which is likely to result in a special jackpot display result, a special display is likely to be a big hit. It is possible to determine a specific notice pattern at a higher rate than when a start winning is generated.

  In addition, when the variable display time is relatively long, compared to the case where the variable display time is relatively short, the big hit type for the possibility that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” The ratio of the possibility of “non-probability change” or “probability change” may be increased. For example, the fluctuation pattern used when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the pattern with a relatively short special figure fluctuation time is determined as the usage pattern, and the special figure display The variation pattern used when the result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” is set so that the pattern that has a relatively long special figure change time is determined as the usage pattern. Keep it. With this setting, when the remaining time in the variable display during execution is long, the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B is determined at a higher rate than when the remaining time is short. If a winning prize occurs during execution of variable display where the big hit type is likely to be "non-probable change" or "probable change", variable display is likely to be made if the big hit type is "surprise" It is possible to determine a specific notice pattern at a higher rate than when a start prize is generated.

  Instead of the “remaining time” until the final display of the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display being executed is derived and displayed, the “ The same function can be realized even when the determination ratio corresponding to a plurality of notice patterns is changed using the “elapsed time”.

  After the determination in step S508 is made, settings are made to start an effect operation that becomes a notice effect by a notice pattern according to the decision result (step S509). For example, in the process of step S509, an effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern determined in step S508 is selected and set as a usage pattern. After that, it is only necessary to be able to perform control for starting the effect operation in the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning a prize based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern.

  For example, when it is determined in step S508 that the notice pattern includes the notice A, such as the notice pattern of the notice A or the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B, the “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5 are determined. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, an effect operation for changing the decorative symbol display mode from the normal display mode is started. More specifically, the display color of the decorative pattern that was normally a single color is changed to a floral pattern. If it is determined in step S508 that the notice pattern including the notice B, such as the notice pattern of the notice B or the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B, is held in the start winning memory display area 5H in the image display device 5. An effect operation for changing the display mode of the memory display from the normal display mode is started. More specifically, the shape of the reserved storage display, which is normally round, is changed to a flower shape.

  The effect operation in the notice effect that is the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change may be any action that allows the player to recognize the possibility that the special figure display result will be a “hit” or the like. For example, the character image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is different between the notice pattern of the notice A and the notice pattern of the notice B, and both (two) character images are used in the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B. May be displayed. In this case, an effect operation may be performed in which the character image acts on the display of the decorative design or the on-hold storage display to change these display modes.

  In addition, as an effect operation in the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change, for example, in the notice pattern of the notice A, the changing speed during the variable display of the decorative design or the display mode (for example, the temporary stop display) The display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed from the normal display mode by changing the direction of swing fluctuation display, the width of swing, the speed of shaking, or the like, or by combining both. For example, in the notice pattern of notice B, the display mode of the hold memory display may be changed from the normal display mode by changing the display area of the hold memory (for example, swinging up and down).

  For example, when both the display styles of the decorative symbol and the hold storage display are changed according to the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B, each display form may be changed at the same time, or one of them may be changed and then the other is changed. As such, it may be changed step by step. In this case, the order in which the display mode is changed may be determined based on the content of determination at the start of variation, the content of notification at the time of start winning, or the like. As an example, if the notice pattern at the start of variation is “probable change (big hit)” and the notification content at the time of starting winning prize is other than “probable change”, the notice pattern is displayed as a notice pattern of notice A + notice B May be changed first, and then the display mode of the hold storage display may be changed later. As another example, if the notification content at the start of variation is other than “probability change (big hit)” and the notification content at the start winning prize is “probability change”, when the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B is decided, the hold storage display The display mode of the design may be changed first, and then the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed later. As described above, even when the display pattern of the decorative design and the hold memory display is changed step by step, the timing at which these display modes change due to the determination of the notice pattern etc. based on the occurrence of the start prize, What is necessary is just to be later than the timing at which the start winning is generated.

  In addition, it is determined when the variable display of decorative symbols or the like is started whether or not the preliminary announcement effect at the time of the variable prize according to the notice pattern of the notice A can be executed, and the start prize is generated during the variable display. On the basis of this, an effect operation based on the notice pattern of notice A may be performed. Even in this case, whether or not to execute the pre-change effect at the time of winning a winning change according to the notice pattern of the notice B may be determined when a start prize is generated during variable display of decorative symbols and the like. In other words, the determination as to whether or not to execute a variable winning advance notice using the notice pattern of the notice A and the determination as to whether or not to execute the changing winning notice effect according to the notice pattern of the notice B are independently performed. It is possible to realize a notice effect as a notice effect at the time of winning a prize by combining the effect operations by the notice pattern based on both determination results.

  As an effect operation in the notice effect that becomes a notice effect at the time of winning a prize in variation, the effect mode is changed from the normal time by changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R during variable display of decorative symbols and the like. Also good. As an example, the sound effect of the first sound mode is output in the notice pattern of the notice A, while the sound effect of the second sound form is output in the notice pattern of the notice B, and the sound pattern of the first sound form is given in the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B. And the sound effect of the second sound mode may be output simultaneously or sequentially.

  When the variable display of the decorative symbols is not being executed at step S501 (step S501; No), or when the notice effect that is the notice effect at the time of changing prize is being executed at step S502 (step S502; Yes), If it is not within the period of the notice effect executable period in step S503 (step S503; No), if it is determined as “no notice” in step S507 (step S507; No), or the process of step S509 is executed. After that, based on the reception of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, display update setting at the start winning prize is performed (step S510). For example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start prize storage display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed in blue in response to reception of the first start opening prize designation command. And change to red display in response to reception of the second start opening prize designation command.

  Note that, based on the fact that the notice pattern including notice B is determined in step S508, a setting is made in step S509 to start an effect operation for changing the hold storage display to a display mode different from the normal time. May proceed to step S511 without executing step S510.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S510, a setting for restricting the probability change notification is performed when the probability change state is entered after the jackpot gaming state ends. Here, first, it is determined whether or not the variable display of decorative symbols is being executed (step S511). At this time, if the variable display is not being executed (step S511; No), it is determined that the setting for restricting the probability change notification is not performed, and the start winning time effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S511 that the decorative symbol variable display is being executed (step S511; Yes), it is determined whether or not the content of determination at the start of variation is “probability variation” (step S512). For example, in the process of step S512, it is determined whether the special figure display result specified by the data stored in the variable display result buffer is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” or other display results. That's fine.

  When it is other than “probability change” in step S512 (step S512; No), since the probability change notification is not performed, it is determined that the setting for restricting the probability change notification is not performed, and the effect process at the start winning prize is performed. Exit. When the change determination content at the start of variation is “probability change” (step S512; Yes), it is determined whether the notification content at the time of starting winning a prize is “big hit” (step S513). For example, in the process of step S513, whether the notification content specified by the EXT data of the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”, or “ It may be determined whether it is other than big hit.

  When it is other than “big hit” in step S513 (step S513; No), it is determined that the setting for restricting the probability change notification is not performed, and the start winning effect processing is ended. In other words, even if the display result of the variable display being executed is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, the pending data does not include those whose variable display result is “big hit” In addition, the probability change notification is not limited, and notification that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the probability variation state can be performed.

  In the case of “big hit” in step S513 (step S513; Yes), whether or not the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result in the variable display of the decorative symbol is a probability variable symbol that constitutes a probability variable jackpot combination. Is determined (step S514). If the confirmed decorative symbol is a probable variation symbol (step S514; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is within the symbol replacement possible period during which the confirmed decorative symbol can be replaced (step S515).

  As an example of the processing in step S515, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display being executed. Then, if there is a re-lottery effect, it may be determined that it is within the period of the symbol replacement period before the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. On the other hand, when there is no re-lottery effect, based on the elapsed time from the start of variable display, etc., before the decorative symbol is first stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. For example, it may be determined that it is within the period of the symbol replacement possible period.

  When there is a re-lottery effect, the normal symbols constituting the normal jackpot combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After that, re-variation in the re-lottery effect is performed. Therefore, the player cannot recognize whether or not the jackpot type is “probable change” until the final stop symbol (definite decoration symbol) of the probability variation jackpot combination is derived and displayed at the end of the re-lottery effect. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to replace the decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) until the variable display result is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. On the other hand, when there is no re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols start to change in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, When the decorative symbol is first stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol is used as it is unless the variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” is performed. It becomes impossible to replace symbols. Therefore, in this case, a state in which the decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is specified, and the decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) can be replaced. That's fine.

  If it is not within the symbol replaceable period in step S515 (step S515; No), it is determined that the setting for restricting the probability change notification is not performed, and the start winning effect process is terminated. If the confirmed decorative symbol is a probable variation symbol in step S514 (step S514; No), or if it is within the symbol replacement possible period in step S515 (step S515; Yes), the probability variation notification is not executed. After setting the probability variation notification restriction to be restricted as described above (step S516), the start winning prize effect process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S516, the probability change notification restriction may be set by setting the probability change notification restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 to the ON state.

  In the start winning prize production process shown in FIG. 28, the process of step S511 is executed, so that the probability change notification restriction is set so that the probability change notification is not executed only when the decorative symbol variable display is being executed. Has been done. On the other hand, the probability variation notification restriction may be set even in a predetermined period in which the decorative symbol variable display is not executed, such as in the big hit gaming state. In this case, for example, in the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, based on the fact that the re-lottery effect is not executed or based on the fact that the re-lottery failure effect is executed. After the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is a non-probable big hit combination is derived and displayed, if the probable promotion promotion effect that notifies that the probable state is in the probable state is performed, Assuming that notification restriction is possible, the process of step S516 may be executed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 26 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform variable display and other various presentation operations, a fixed decorative pattern and a presentation control pattern (for example, a special chart fluctuation presentation control pattern, etc.) are determined according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result. Includes processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display effect setting processing shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S531). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S531; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is then determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S532).

  If it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S532; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  When it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S532; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S534). As an example, in the process of step S534, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S531 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S531; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S535). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is “surprise” or the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S535; Yes), the big hit type such as one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is “ The combination of the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or the special symbol display result of “small hit” is determined (step S536). As an example, corresponding to the case where any of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is sufficient to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols constituting any one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 by referring to the above. Further, when any one of the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same process as step S534, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S535 that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” (step S535; No), a re-lottery effect or a probable change promotion effect Is set to execute (step S537). For example, in the process of step S537, it is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect by referring to a re-lottery determination table prepared in advance. In the re-lottery determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value for determining the re-lottery effect execution may be assigned to the determination result of whether to execute the re-lottery effect. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the re-lottery determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the re-lottery effect execution determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. What is necessary is just to determine whether to perform a re-lottery effect.

  In the re-lottery determination table, the determination value is determined for each determination result so that the ratio determined when the re-lottery effect is executed differs depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. It only has to be assigned. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, if the decision value is assigned so that it is decided to execute the re-lottery effect at a higher rate than when the big hit type is “probable change”. Good.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as a redrawing effect, the decorative symbols that make up the non-probable big hit combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and finally the non-probable big hit combination is determined by re-variation, etc. A re-lottery failure effect is executed in which the decorative symbol is derived and displayed and the probability change notification is not performed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable change”, as a re-lottery effect, the decorative symbols that make up the non-probable variable big hit combination are displayed temporarily, and then the probable big hit combination is finally formed by re-variation, etc. A re-lottery success effect in which probability change notification is performed by deriving and displaying a confirmed decorative design to be performed may be executed, or a re-lottery failure effect may be executed in the same manner as in the case of the big hit type “non-probable change” .

  Further, in the process of step S537, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect by referring to a probability variation promotion determination table prepared in advance. In the probability variation promotion determination table, multiple probability variation promotion effect patterns prepared according to the combination of probability variation promotion effects to be executed during the jackpot gaming state or at the end of the jackpot gaming state are compared with random numbers for determining the probability variation promotion effect. As long as a numerical value (determined value) is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the probability change promotion determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value for the probability change promotion effect execution determination extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. It may be determined whether or not to execute the probable promotion effect.

  In the probability variation promotion determination table, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”, the rate at which the probability variation promotion effect is executed or the rate at which the combination of the probability variation promotion effect is determined is different. Furthermore, it is only necessary that a determined value is assigned to each probability variation promotion effect pattern. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” and the big hit type is “probable change”, the decision value is assigned so that it is determined that the probability change promotion effect is executed at a lower rate than when the big hit type is “probability change”. Good.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the probability change promotion effect without the probability change notification is executed as the probability change promotion effect. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the probability change promotion success effect that the probability change notification is performed is executed in any of the probability change promotion effects (such as during the big hit or during the first change after the big hit) It only has to be done. It should be noted that even when the jackpot type is “probable change”, for example, during the variable display of the decorative design, the special figure display result is “hit” with the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening prize specifying command. As in the case of notification, if there is a data that has a special figure display result of “big hit” in the pending data, only the probability change promotion failure effect is executed and the probability change notification is not performed. To do. However, at the stage of setting in step S537, if the jackpot type is “probability change”, if the probability change promotion effect is to be executed, it is set to perform probability change notification, and the special figure display result is “ The setting content may be changed based on the reception of the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command for notifying the determination result to be determined.

  Subsequent to the setting in step S537, a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S538). As an example, in the process of step S538, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the probability change promotion effect is executed, which of the normal symbol and the probability change symbol is to be the confirmed decorative symbol? May be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. When the big hit type is “probability change”, when it is determined in step S537 that the probability change promotion effect is not to be executed, a decision design symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, even if the jackpot type is “probable change”, when it is determined in step S537 that the probable change promotion effect is to be executed, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from among the multiple types of normal symbols. To do. Thus, the probability variation promotion effect is prevented from being executed even though the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, and the player is not distrusted.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S533, S534, S536, and S538, settings for executing a variable display effect are performed (step S539). As an example of the processing in step S539, it is determined whether or not the “slip” variable display effect is executed based on the variation pattern specified by the data stored in the variation pattern buffer. When a variable display effect of “slip” is executed, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted. Then, by referring to a predetermined pre-slip temporary stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, a decorative symbol that becomes the pre-slip temporary stop symbol may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S539, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed based on the variation pattern specified by the stored data in the variation pattern buffer. When a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous chance item updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted. Then, by referring to a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 are displayed temporarily stopped each time a pseudo continuous fluctuation (re-variation) is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the decoration pattern which comprises either.

  Note that when the process of step S539 is executed, it is determined whether or not to execute a notice effect other than the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of a variable winning prize, and determination of the notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode in the case of execution. Etc. may be performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S539, a plurality of effect control patterns prepared in advance is selected and set as a use pattern (step S540). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control corresponds to, for example, the effect mode specified by the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and the variation pattern specified by the stored data of the variation pattern buffer. Any one of the prepared special figure fluctuation production control patterns may be selected. Moreover, you may select any of the production control patterns prepared in order to perform a variable display effect (a re-change effect is included) and a notice effect.

  After executing the process of step S540, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the stored data of the variation pattern buffer (step S540). S541). By setting the initial value of the production control process timer in this manner, the variable from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result is derived and displayed and the variable display ends. The display time may be set. And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S542). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern selected as the use pattern in step S540 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S543), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read out from the special figure variation production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. In some cases, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is the re-lottery effect period specified by the effect control pattern or the like as the period for executing the re-lottery effect. (Step S552). At this time, if it is within the period of the re-lottery effect period (step S552; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a probability variation notification restriction setting that restricts the probability variation notification from being executed (step S553).

  If there is a probability change notification restriction setting in step S553 (step S553; Yes), processing for changing the setting of the re-lottery effect is executed (step S554). As an example of the processing in step S554, the CPU 120 for effect control usually has a final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) derived and displayed as a display result in the variable symbol variable display at the start or during execution of the re-lottery effect. It is determined whether the symbol is a symbol or a probability variable symbol. At this time, if it is determined that the symbol is a normal symbol, the process of step S554 is terminated without changing the setting of the re-lottery effect. In other words, as a re-lottery effect, when a re-lottery failure effect in which a decorative symbol that becomes a non-probable change big hit combination is stopped (final stop display) after the temporary stop symbol is re-variable is executed, Since there is no notification (probability change notification) that the state is reached, there is no need to change the setting for the re-lottery effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol is a probable variation symbol, the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol), which is a variable display result of the ornament symbol, is changed from the probability variation symbol to the normal symbol. That is, when a re-lottery success effect in which a decorative symbol that becomes a probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed (final stop display) after the temporary stop symbol is re-variable is executed as a re-lottery effect, a probability change notification is performed. Therefore, by changing the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) from the probability variation symbol to the normal symbol, the probability variation notification may not be executed.

  If there is no probability change notification setting in step S553 (step S553; No), or after performing the process of step S554, the control of the rendering operation as the re-lottery effect is performed (step S555), and variable display is performed. The medium production process ends. Note that the process of changing the setting of the re-lottery effect is not limited to the process executed in step S554 of the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32. For example, the probability change notification restriction is performed in the process of step S516 shown in FIG. It may be executed when the above setting is performed.

  If it is not within the period of the re-lottery effect period in step S552 (step S552; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern (special drawing change effect control pattern), etc. After controlling the effect operation related to the variable display (step S556), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S557). At this time, if the decorative symbol stop command is not received (step S557; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the decorative symbol stop command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the decorative symbol stop command normally. It may be executed.

  If a decorative symbol stop command is received in step S557 (step S557; Yes), for example, a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S558, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result. In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S559). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S560), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the special chart waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special chart waiting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S571). When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S571; No), it is determined whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S572). At this time, if a hit start designation command has not been received (step S572; No), the special figure hit waiting process is terminated and waits.

  When a hit start designation command is received in step S572 (step S572; Yes), for example, among various effect control patterns stored in a plurality of effect control pattern tables 180D for each mode shown in FIG. The effect control pattern for hit notification prepared for notifying the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is selected and set as a usage pattern (step S573). At this time, for example, based on the special figure display result ("big hit" or "small hit", big hit type, etc.) specified from the EXT data of the hit start designation command, any of a plurality of various effect control patterns is used as the usage pattern. It is only necessary to decide whether or not to do so.

  After that, the setting for starting the control of the hit notification operation is performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S574). Further, for example, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result specified from the EXT data of the hit start designation command is “big hit” (step S575). If the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S575; No), it is determined that the small hit gaming state is controlled, and the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. After updating to “4” (step S576), the waiting process per special figure is terminated. When the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S575; Yes), it is determined that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. (Step S577), the special figure waiting process is terminated.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S571 (step S571; Yes), for example, by confirming the effect mode flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the current effect A mode is specified (step S578). Then, it is determined whether or not the specified effect mode is the normal mode (step S579). At this time, if it is an effect mode other than the normal mode (step S579; No), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the time-saving state (step S580). When it is the end timing of the short-time state (step S580; Yes), a setting for shifting the effect mode to the normal mode is performed (step S581). For example, the value of the effect mode flag is set to a value corresponding to the normal mode.

  If the production mode is the normal mode in step S579 (step S579; Yes), if it is not the end timing of the time-saving state in step S580 (step S580; No), or after executing the process of step S581 Then, after clearing the effect process flag and initializing its value to “0” (step S582), the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the big hit effect processing shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit notification time has elapsed (step S591). If the hit notification time has not elapsed (step S591; No), the hit notification operation is controlled (step S592), and then the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If the hit notification time has elapsed in step S591 (step S591; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is the probability change promotion effect period specified by the effect control pattern or the like as the period for executing the probability change promotion effect. (Step S593). At this time, if it is within the period of the probability variation promotion effect period (step S593; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a probability variation notification restriction setting that restricts the probability variation notification from being executed (step S594).

  If there is a probability change notification restriction setting in step S594 (step S594; Yes), processing for changing the setting of the probability change promotion effect is executed (step S595). As an example of the processing in step S595, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the probability change promotion effect is a probability change promotion effect informing that the probability change promotion effect is in the probability change state at the start or during execution of the probability change promotion effect. It is determined whether it is a probable promotion failure production without notifying that. At this time, if it is determined that it is a probability variation promotion failure effect, the processing of step S595 is terminated without changing the setting of the probability variation promotion effect. That is, as the probability change promotion effect, when the probability change promotion failure effect is executed and the probability change notification is not performed, it is not necessary to change the setting. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change promotion success effect is made, the effect control pattern is changed from the one corresponding to the probability change promotion success effect to the one corresponding to the probability change promotion failure effect. That is, what is necessary is just to restrict | limit so that the probability change alerting | reporting by probability change promotion success production is not performed.

  If there is no probability change notification restriction setting in step S594 (step S594; No), or after executing the process of step S595, the control of the effect operation that becomes the probability change promotion effect is performed (step S596), and the big hit The production process ends. Note that the process of changing the setting of the probable change promotion effect is not limited to the process executed in step S595 of the big hit effect process shown in FIG. 34. For example, the process of changing the probability change notification is performed in the process of step S516 shown in FIG. It may be executed when setting is performed.

  If it is not within the period of the probable promotion effect period in step S593 (step S593; No), it is determined whether a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S597). At this time, if no winning end designation command is received (step S597; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern (various effect control patterns) corresponding to the big hit gaming state, the effect operation that becomes the effect during the big hit is made. After the control is performed (step S598), the big hit effect processing is terminated. When the winning end designation command is received (step S597; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” that is a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S599), and the effect process during the big hit is performed. finish.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the ending effect process executed in step S177 of FIG. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an ending effect flag provided in, for example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is on (step S611). Here, the ending effect flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S617 described later in response to the ending effect being executed.

  When the ending effect flag is OFF in step S611 (step S611; No), it is determined whether or not there is a setting for the ending promotion effect for executing the probability change promotion effect as the ending effect (step S612). If there is a setting for promotion effect at the time of ending (step S612; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a probability change notification restriction setting that restricts not to execute the probability change notification (step S613).

  If there is no probability change notification restriction setting in step S613 (step S613; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern (various effect control patterns) corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc. Control for executing the rendering operation is performed (step S614). When the promotion effect at the time of ending is executed, a notification (probability notification) that the probability change state is always established may be performed.

  If there is no ending promotion effect setting in step S612 (step S612; No), or if there is a probability change notification restriction setting in step S613 (step S613; Yes), a normal operation without a probability change promotion effect is performed. Settings for starting the production operation as an ending production are performed (step S615). In this way, when the probability change notification restriction is set, it is only necessary to restrict the probability change notification from being executed by changing the effect operation so as not to execute the ending promotion effect. In addition, the process which restrict | limits not to perform the promotion effect at the time of an ending is not limited to what is performed in step S613-S615 of the ending effect process shown in FIG. 35, For example, in the process of step S516 shown in FIG. It may be executed when the probability variation notification restriction is set.

  After executing either of the processes of steps S614 and S615, a predetermined time is set as the ending effect time (step S616). Thereafter, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S617), and the ending effect process is terminated. Thus, until the ending effect time set in step S616 elapses after the effect operation that becomes the ending effect is started by the processes of steps S614 and S615, the effect control process process according to the occurrence of the timer interruption is performed. Every time the ending effect process is executed, it is determined in step S611 that the ending effect flag is on.

  If the ending effect flag is ON in step S611 (step S611; Yes), it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (step S618). At this time, if the ending effect time has not elapsed (step S618; No), the ending effect process is terminated after controlling the effect operation as the ending effect (step S619).

  When the ending effect time has elapsed in step S618 (step S618; Yes), the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S620). Further, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type in the variable display that is triggered by the jackpot gaming state is “non-probable change” (step S621). At this time, if the jackpot type is either “probability change” or “surprise accuracy” and is not “non-probability change” (step S621; No), whether or not there is a probability change notification restriction setting to restrict the probability change notification from being executed. Is determined (step S622).

  When there is no probability change notification restriction setting in step S622 (step S622; No), a setting for shifting the effect mode to the probability change mode is performed (step S623). On the other hand, if there is a probability variation notification restriction setting (step S622; Yes), the probability variation notification restriction setting is cleared (step S624).

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change” in step S621 (step S621; Yes), after performing the process of step S624, settings for shifting the effect mode to the chance mode are performed (step S625). Thus, when there is a probability change notification restriction setting, even if the jackpot type is either “probability change” or “surprise accuracy” and the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, What is necessary is just to restrict | limit so that probability change alerting | reporting may not be performed by making it transfer to the chance mode similar to the case where a classification is "non-probable change". In addition, the process which performs the setting which transfers production | presentation mode to chance mode is not limited to what is performed in step S621-S625 of the ending production | presentation process shown in FIG. 35, For example, in the process of step S516 shown in FIG. It may be executed when the probability variation notification restriction is set.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S623 and S625, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S626), and then the ending effect process is terminated.

  Thus, in the ending effect process, even if the game state is controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game state is finished, if it is determined in step S622 that the probability change notification restriction is set, the process of step S625 is performed. By executing, the effect mode after the end of the big hit gaming state is shifted to the same chance mode as in the case of being controlled to the short-time state. When the effect mode shifts to the chance mode, the execution of the effect operation (notification effect) for notifying that the state is controlled to the probability variation state is restricted. This makes it impossible or difficult for the player to recognize that the game state is in the probability change state even if the game state is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the big hit game state.

  Next, a specific example of the notice effect that is the notice effect at the time of winning a change executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 36 shows an example of an effect operation in which a notice effect during a winning change is executed. In this effect operation example, as shown in FIG. 36A, the decorative symbols fluctuate in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The variable display is started. When the variable display is started, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” by the process of step S240 shown in FIG. 21, and the big hit type is “probable change” by the process of step S244. It shall be decided.

  Subsequent to the variable display as shown in FIG. 36A, for example, as shown in FIGS. 36B and 36C, “7” is displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The decorative symbols indicating the numbers are sequentially stopped and displayed. As a result, the variable display state of the decorative design becomes the reach state.

  At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (D), it is assumed that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected and a start winning is generated. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 extracted in step S218 of FIG. 19, a winning random number determination process is executed in step S220.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 20, for example, when it is determined in step S402 that the random value MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range, “other than jackpot” is set based on the transmission setting in step S409. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that it has received the first start opening winning designation command in step S156 of FIG. 27, and then within the period of the noticeable effect executable period in step S503 of FIG. When it is determined that it is, it is determined whether or not to execute a notice effect that is a notice effect at the time of winning a winning change in the process of steps S504 to S506. In this case, the change start determination content specified in step S504 is “probability change (big hit)”, and the start winning notification content specified in step S505 is “other than big win”.

  In the example of setting the decision ratio shown in FIG. 29A, if the decision content at the start of variation is “probable change (big hit)” and the notification content at the start winning prize is “other than big hit”, “with notice” at a rate of 20%. ”And“ No notice ”at a rate of 80%. Then, when “no notice” is determined and the winning notice during the change is not executed, the process in step S510 shown in FIG. 28 and the like are performed, for example, in the normal display mode as shown in FIG. 36 (E1). A new hold storage display is performed. At this time, the display mode of the decorative design is not changed from the normal display mode. After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (F1), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” which is the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, thereby configuring the probability variable big hit combination. The final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 36D, when the start winning is generated, if it is determined in step S402 in FIG. 20 that the random number MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, step S218 in FIG. 19 is further performed. Whether the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” in step S403 of FIG. Identify. If it is determined in step S404 that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”, based on the transmission setting in step S405, the first start opening winning designation command for notifying “non-probable change” It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is determined in step S406 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change”, the first start opening winning designation command for notifying “probability change” is transmitted based on the transmission setting in step S407. .

  On the side of the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change in the process of steps S504 to S506. In this case, the change start determination content specified in step S504 is “probability change (big hit)”, and the start winning notification content specified in step S505 is notified by the first start opening winning designation command “ Either “non-probability” or “probability”.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29A, if the determination content at the start of variation is “probability change (big hit)” and the notification content at the start winning prize is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the start Compared with the case where the content of the notification at the time of winning a prize is “other than a big hit”, it is determined to be “with notice” at a higher rate, and the notice effect at the time of winning a winning change is executed. If it is determined as “with notice” and the notice effect at the time of a winning change is executed, a notice pattern is further determined at step S508.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 29B, when the determination content at the start of variation is “probability change (big hit)”, if the notification content at the start winning prize is “non-probability change”, the ratio is 70%. If it is “probable change”, the notice pattern of notice A + notice B is determined at a rate of 90%. Based on the notice pattern thus determined, a setting for starting the notice effect is performed in step S509 of FIG. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (E2), the notice pattern of the notice A that changes the display pattern of the decorative pattern from the normal single color to the floral pattern as shown in FIG. Combining the corresponding production operation and the production operation corresponding to the replay pattern of the notice B that changes the display mode of the hold memory display such that the shape of the hold memory display changes from a round shape to a flower shape at the normal time. Thus, the rendering operation corresponding to the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B is executed.

  Due to the presentation operation corresponding to the notice pattern of the notice A + the notice B, the display result becomes “big hit” in the variable display being executed, and the display result becomes “big hit” among the variable displays stored on hold. The player recognizes that there is a high possibility that there is, and the expectation for such a display result is enhanced.

  After that, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (F2), the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” as the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, thereby configuring the probability variable big hit combination. The final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and the variable display of the decorative symbol is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, whether the display result in the variable display being executed is “big hit” by executing the processing of steps S504 to S506 shown in FIG. Depending on the combination of the determination result of whether or not and the determination result of whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 extracted when the start winning occurs A notice effect that is a notice effect at the time of winning a prize while changing in proportion is executed. Thus, for example, not only the expectation for the variable display in which the hold data is stored and stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A or the like, but also the expectation for the variable display being executed can be enhanced, thereby improving the game entertainment. it can.

  Further, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 28, based on the determination result of whether or not the display result in the variable display being executed is “big hit” and the random value MR1 extracted when the start winning is generated. Depending on the combination with the determination result whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, it is determined as one of a plurality of notice patterns at different ratios. Thus, for example, not only the expectation for the variable display in which the hold data is stored and stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A or the like, but also the expectation for the variable display being executed can be enhanced, thereby improving the game entertainment. it can.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 28, when it is determined that a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a variable pattern having a relatively long variable display time, and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”. If this is the case, a higher winning rate than when it is determined that a special prize display result is determined to be a “big hit” due to a start prize occurring during execution of variable display with a variable pattern with a relatively short variable display time. Then, a decision is made to execute the notice effect that will be the notice effect at the time of winning a prize during the change. Execution of the notice effect at the time of winning a prize during the variation can enhance the sense of expectation for the variable display and improve the game entertainment.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 28, if it is determined that the start winning is generated during execution of variable display and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the 2R big hit state, it is variable. Compared to the case where a start winning occurs during display execution and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and is controlled to the 15R big hit state, the announcement becomes the announcement effect at the time of changing winning at a lower rate. A decision to execute the effect is made. By executing the announcement effect at the time of winning a prize during the change, the sense of expectation controlled to the 15R big hit state as the first specific gaming state is enhanced based on the display result in the variable display stored on hold, and the gaming entertainment is improved. Can do.

  In the process of step S506 shown in FIG. 28, a start winning is generated during execution of variable display based on the decision to enter the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the special figure display result is decided as “big hit”, and the big win If it is determined that it is not controlled to the probability change state after the gaming state ends, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, and it is determined to be controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends In comparison, a decision is made to execute the notice effect that becomes the notice effect at the time of winning a prize at a low rate. Execution of the notice effect during winning during variation can increase the sense of expectation that is controlled to the probable change state as the special game state based on the display result in the variable display stored on hold, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  When the probability change notification restriction is set by the process of step S516 shown in FIG. 28, for example, the setting of the re-lottery effect is changed in step S554 shown in FIG. 32, or the probability change is changed in step S595 shown in FIG. By changing the setting of the promotion effect, setting to start the normal ending effect in step S615 shown in FIG. 35, and further setting to shift to the chance mode in step S625, Execution of the notification effect for notifying that the probability change state as the special game state is controlled after the end of the game state is restricted. Thereby, it is possible to give the player an impression that the special figure display result is “big hit” when not in a certain change state, thereby enhancing the joy and improving the game entertainment.

  In addition, in the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 28, when a start winning occurs during execution of variable display with a variable pattern having a relatively long variable display time, and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”. If it is determined, compared to the case where it is determined that a start prize is generated during execution of variable display with a variation pattern with a relatively short variable display time and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” Therefore, a specific notice pattern is determined at a high rate. Execution of the notice effect during variable winning based on the notice pattern determined in this way makes it possible to enhance the sense of expectation for variable display and improve the game entertainment.

  In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 28, if it is determined that a start winning is generated during execution of variable display and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the 2R big hit state, variable. Compared to the case where a start winning is generated during execution of the display and the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and is controlled to the 15R big hit state, the specific notice pattern is determined at a lower rate. As a result of the advance notice effect during a variable winning based on the notice pattern determined in this way, the expectation controlled to the 15R big hit state as the first specific gaming state is enhanced based on the display result in the variable display stored on hold. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 28, a start prize is generated during execution of variable display based on the decision to enter the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is completed, and the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. If it is determined that it is not controlled to the probability change state after the gaming state ends, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, and it is determined to be controlled to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends In comparison, a specific notice pattern is determined at a low rate. By executing the announcement effect at the time of winning a winning change based on the notice pattern determined in this way, the expectation to be controlled to the probability change state as the special game state is enhanced based on the display result in the variable display stored on hold, Can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 29A in step S506 in FIG. 28, and in FIG. 29B in step S508 in FIG. The description has been made assuming that the notice pattern is determined at the determination ratio as shown. That is, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the determination result of whether or not the display result in the variable display being executed is “big hit” and the random value MR1 extracted when the start winning is generated. Depending on the combination with the judgment result of whether or not to be performed, a notice effect that will be a notice effect at the time of a variable prize is executed at a different rate, and whether the display result in the variable display being executed is “big hit” Depending on the combination of the determination result of whether or not and the determination result of whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 extracted when the start winning occurs One of a plurality of notice patterns is determined in proportion.

  On the other hand, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the determination result of whether or not the display result in the variable display being executed is “big hit” and the random value MR1 extracted when the start winning is generated. Depending on the combination with the determination result of whether or not to be decided, a notice effect that will be a notice effect at the time of winning a prize is executed at different ratios, and the display result in the variable display that is being executed is “big hit” Depending on the combination of the determination result of whether or not to be determined and the determination result of whether or not the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the random value MR1 extracted when the start winning occurs Thus, only one of the plurality of notice patterns may be determined at a different rate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change” are provided as big hit types, and when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change” or “probability change”, control is made to 15R big hit state. In the above description, it is assumed that when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise”, the 2R big hit state is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, the number of times the big winning opening is opened, and the like can be arbitrarily changed. As an example, a plurality of types of jackpot types may be provided in which the number of times the jackpot opening in the jackpot gaming state is “12”, “24”, or “36”. Then, for example, it is determined that a start prize is generated during execution of variable display and the special figure display result is determined to be `` big hit '', and the number of times the big prize opening is released in the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result is compared. If it is determined that a large number of big hit types will be determined, the number of times of opening the big prize opening will be higher when compared to a case where it is determined that a large number of big hit types will be decided. A decision to execute the notice effect may be made, or a specific notice pattern may be decided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied. Further, the present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with three or more special symbol display devices.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 executes the processing of steps S504 to S506 shown in FIG. 28, the processing of steps S508 and S509, etc. It was explained as enabling the execution of the notice effect as the effect. Further, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the processing of steps S511 to S516 shown in FIG. 28, the processing of step S554 shown in FIG. 32, the processing of step S595 shown in FIG. 34, and FIG. It has been described that the process of step S615 and the process of step S625 are executed to limit the probability change notification that the control is performed in the probability change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various execution operations may be executed or restricted by, for example, a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the operation. .

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU performs steps S504 to S506 shown in FIG. 28 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. By executing a part or all of the processes and the processes of steps S508 and S509, a notice effect that is a notice effect during a winning change may be executed. Further, the display control CPU performs the processing of steps S511 to S516 shown in FIG. 28, the processing of step S554 shown in FIG. 32, the processing of step S595 shown in FIG. 34, the processing of step S615 shown in FIG. The probability variation notification may be limited by executing part or all of the processing in step S625. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so that independent control to be the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 is performed. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the notice pattern determined in step S508 of FIG. A display control command corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in step S540 may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Operation button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (6)

A variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through a predetermined start area and displays the display result. A gaming machine for controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result predetermined as a display result of identification information is derived and displayed,
Determination to extract a numerical value for determination used to determine whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is the specific display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined start area Numerical value extraction means;
For the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition has not yet been established even though the game medium has passed the predetermined start area, the determination numerical value extracted by the determination numerical value extraction means is a predetermined upper limit storage number. Holding storage means capable of storing within the range of
Prior determination for determining whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is to be the specific display result based on the numerical value for determination read from the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied Means,
Whether or not the specific display result is determined by the pre-determining unit based on the determining numerical value extracted by the determining numerical value extracting unit when the game medium passes through the predetermined starting area. A starting time determining means for determining;
A notice effect executing means for executing a predetermined notice effect during execution of variable display in which the start condition is satisfied;
The notice effect executing means, when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of the variable display satisfying the start condition, the determination result of the prior determination means for the variable display being executed, The notice effect is executed at a different rate according to the combination with the determination result of the start time determination means due to the game medium passing through the predetermined start area.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A variable display that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through a predetermined start area and displays the display result. A gaming machine for controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a specific display result predetermined as a display result of identification information is derived and displayed,
Determination to extract a numerical value for determination used to determine whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is the specific display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the predetermined start area Numerical value extraction means;
For the variable display of the identification information for which the start condition has not yet been established even though the game medium has passed the predetermined start area, the determination numerical value extracted by the determination numerical value extraction means is a predetermined upper limit storage number. Holding storage means capable of storing within the range of
Prior determination for determining whether or not the display result derived and displayed on the variable display means is to be the specific display result based on the numerical value for determination read from the hold storage means when the start condition is satisfied Means,
Whether or not the specific display result is determined by the pre-determining unit based on the determining numerical value extracted by the determining numerical value extracting unit when the game medium passes through the predetermined starting area. A starting time determining means for determining;
Notice effect selecting means for selecting one of a plurality of notice effects with different effect forms;
A notice effect executing means for executing the notice effect selected by the notice effect selecting means during execution of variable display where the start condition is satisfied,
The notice effect selecting means, when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of the variable display that satisfies the start condition, the determination result of the prior determination means for the variable display being executed, Depending on the combination with the determination result of the start time determination means that the game medium has passed the predetermined start area, the notice effect is selected at a different rate.
A gaming machine characterized by that. As the variable display pattern of identification information, the first variable display pattern and the variable display time from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the display result is derived and displayed are longer than those of the first variable display pattern. Variable display pattern determining means for determining any of a plurality of variable display patterns including the second variable display pattern;
The notice effect execution means determines that the specific display result is determined by the start time determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display by the second variable display pattern. If it is determined that the specific display result is determined by the start time determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display by the first variable display pattern. The notice effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. Variable winning means provided in the game area and changing between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player;
As the specific gaming state, a first specific gaming state control means for controlling the variable winning means to a first specific gaming state in which the number of executions of a round for changing to the first state until the first period elapses is the first number. When,
As the specific gaming state, a period during which the variable winning means is changed to the first state in the round becomes a second period shorter than the first period, and the number of executions of the round is less than the first number. A second specific gaming state control means for controlling to a second specific gaming state that is at least one of becoming a small second number of times,
When it is determined that the specific display result is derived and displayed, the prior determination unit controls the first specific gaming state by the first specific gaming state control unit as the specific gaming state based on the specific display result. Specific game state determining means for determining whether to control to the second specific game state by the second specific game state control means,
Whether the start time determining means is controlled to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state when the prior determination means determines to derive and display the specific display result. Including a starting specific game state determining means for determining,
When the notice effect executing means is determined to be controlled to the second specific game state by the start specific game state determination means when the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display In comparison with the case where it is determined that the first specific gaming state is controlled, the notice effect is executed at a lower rate.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3. Special game state control means for controlling to a special game state in which the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed than the normal game state after the specific game state has ended,
Whether or not to control the special gaming state by the special gaming state control means after the end of the specific gaming state based on the specific display result when the prior determination unit determines to derive and display the specific display result Including a special gaming state determination means for determining
The starting time determining means includes a starting special gaming state determining means for determining whether or not the special gaming state is controlled when it is determined by the prior determining means to derive and display the specific display result. ,
The notice effect executing means is a special game at the time of starting when a game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display based on the determination to control to the special game state by the special game state determination means. When it is determined by the state determination means that it is not controlled to the special gaming state, the notice effect is executed at a lower rate than when it is determined to be controlled to the special gaming state.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state in which the specific display result is more easily derived and displayed than the normal gaming state after the specific gaming state has ended;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying that the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control means;
The pre-determining unit determines whether to control the special gaming state by the special gaming state control unit after the specific gaming state ends based on the specific display result when the specific display result is derived and displayed. Including a special gaming state determination means to
When the game medium passes through the predetermined start area during execution of variable display based on the determination to control to the special game state by the special game state determination means, the specific display result is determined by the start time determination means. Based on the determination that the notification effect is executed by the notification effect execution means, the notification effect restriction means for restricting execution of the notification effect;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: