JP5574744B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine, and more specifically, includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on a start condition being satisfied, The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player after a variable display result of identification information becomes a predetermined specific display result.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by updating or scrolling predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD). There are many games that have a gaming interest in a so-called variable display game that gives a predetermined game value based on the display result (variable display result).

  As an example of the variable display game, the variable display of the display symbol is completely stopped based on the detection of the game ball passing through the starting winning opening (the variable display start condition is satisfied). In some cases, the case where the stop symbol mode (variable display result) is a specific display mode determined in advance is called “big hit”. In this variable display game, when it is a “big hit”, a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”. In addition, the predetermined variable display state that may be a “big hit” in the variable display game is “reach” (also referred to as “reach state”), and the variable display state of the display symbol is “reach” There are known gaming machines that perform various production operations.

  In this way, in recent gaming machines, various effects are performed using a variable display game (symbol combination game). However, an operating means that can be operated by the player is provided in the gaming machine, and the game machine is in a variable display game. In addition, by allowing the player to operate the operation means, it is possible to give the player a sense that he / she is actively participating in the variable display game, and a gaming machine has been proposed that improves the interest in gaming. In addition, a gaming machine is also proposed in which a pressing means that can be pressed by a player is provided in such an operating means, and a character is moved by causing the player to press the pressing means during a variable display game. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  Also, in the field of video games, in order to obtain special effects such as a sense of speed on the game screen and screen splitting effects, it has been proposed to let the game player operate the handheld controller to operate the viewpoint of the virtual camera. (For example, refer to Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-175118 A JP 2004-334850 A

  However, even if the virtual camera viewpoint operation technique described in Patent Document 2 is applied to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the viewpoint of the game screen of the variable display game is only switched according to the operation of the operation means. Therefore, the novelty of the production does not occur. For this reason, the player's willingness to operate with respect to the operating means cannot be improved, and as a result, the gaming interest is significantly reduced.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the player's willingness to operate the operation means, and thereby improve the game interest.

The gaming machine according to the present invention performs variable display for executing variable display of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) based on the establishment of variable display start conditions (for example, the end of the previous variable or the end of jackpot game). An apparatus (for example, the image display device 5) and an operation means (for example, the stick controller 30) that can be operated by the player, and an advantageous state (for example, an advantageous state for the player based on a predetermined condition being satisfied) A gaming machine that is controlled to a big hit game state or a probable change state after a big hit game), and a game state determination means (for example, for game control) that determines whether to control to an advantageous state when a start condition is satisfied A portion of the microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of steps S250 and S253), and a plurality of effect images (for example, a television image IC1, a calendar) An effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for displaying the image IC2 and the doll image IC3) and a display image storage unit (for example, ROM 121) in which a plurality of display images (for example, see FIGS. 34 to 36) are stored. ) And special state determining means (for example, processing of steps S250 and S253 in the game control microcomputer 100) for determining whether or not to control to a special state that is easily controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a probability change state after a big hit game). ), Special state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special state based on the decision to control to the special state by the special state determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), and control to the special state has been that whether execution means for executing a difficult directing recognize (e.g., effect control for CPU 120) includes a, an, Starring The execution means is selected by a selection means for selecting a predetermined area in the variable display device (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S546 in the effect control CPU 120) in accordance with the player's operation on the operation means, and the selection means. Enlarged display means for enlarging and displaying the effect image displayed in the designated area on the variable display device (for example, the part for executing the processing of step S547 in the effect control CPU 120), and a plurality of images stored in the display image storage unit Display means for selecting one display image from among the display images and displaying the display image on the effect image displayed in the area selected by the selection means enlarged and displayed by the enlargement display means (for example, for effect control) CPU 120 executes the process of step S547), and the display means is based on the gaming state determination means. Based on the determination, display images are selected at different ratios (for example, see FIGS. 34 to 36), and the display image storage unit displays based on whether or not it is determined to be controlled to the advantageous state by the gaming state determination means. Display image of the first type (for example, “Intense heat! ”“ Hiding! ”) And a second type of display image (for example,“ ····! ”“ High accuracy? ”) For indicating whether or not it is controlled to a special state. The predetermined area includes an area where the first type display image is displayed among the first type display image and the second type display image when selected by the selection unit, and the first type display image. Including a region in which the second type display image is displayed among the second type display images, and the selection unit selects one region .

  With this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to operate the operation means, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the display image (for example, see FIGS. 34 to 36) stored in the display image storage unit (for example, the ROM 121) is a game state determining means (for example, a game control microcomputer). 100 is a highly reliable display image (for example, “Intense heat!”) That is selected at a high rate when it is determined to be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) by the steps S250 and S253 in FIG. And a low-reliability display image (for example, “...!”) Selected at a low rate when it is determined to be controlled to be in an advantageous state, and a predetermined display in a variable display device (for example, the image display device 5). The area is selected by the selection means in a state where the area is not changed by the player's operation on the operation means (for example, the stick controller 30). A special area that is enlarged and displayed (for example, an area in which the calendar image IC2 of FIG. 31B is displayed), and when the special area is enlarged and displayed, the ratio that the low-reliability display image is displayed (For example, in FIGS. 34 to 36, in the table of FIG. 35, “...!” Is more easily selected when the lottery result is “big hit” in the table of FIGS. 34 and 36). Features.

  With this configuration, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to select a production image, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a reach effect determining means for determining whether or not the reach effect is executed during variable display of the identification information (for example, a part for executing the process of step S266 in the game control microcomputer 100). ) And reach effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for executing reach effect based on the determination that the reach effect is determined by the reach effect determining means, and an advantageous state (for example, jackpot game) State determination means (for example, the processing of steps S250 and S253 in the game control microcomputer 100) is executed to determine whether or not to control to a special state (for example, a probability change state after a big hit game). Part) and the special state determining means determined to control the special state A display state storage unit, comprising: special state control means for controlling the gaming state to a special state; and execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) for executing an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether or not the game state is controlled. (For example, the ROM 121) is a first type of display image that is executed based on whether or not it is determined that the gaming state determination means controls to be in an advantageous state (for example, “hot heat!” “...!”). And a second type of display image for suggesting whether or not it is controlled to a special state (for example, “latent!” “High accuracy?”) Is stored, and the first type of display image is stored. The ratio of selecting the display image and the display image of the second type among the display images of the second type is determined when the reach effect determining means determines not to execute the reach effect (for example, the lottery result “non-display” in FIG. 34A). Reach loser) When Ji effect determination unit decides to perform the reach demonstration (e.g., when the time lottery result of FIG. 34 (A) of the "big hit" and the "other") greater than, be characterized.

  With this configuration, it is possible to suppress display of a display image that detracts from the player's gaming motivation, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the operation means (for example, the stick controller 30) includes a push-pull section (for example, the trigger button 31A) that can be pushed and pulled while the player holds the operation means. The display means (for example, the part that executes the process of step S547 in the CPU 120 for effect control) is the effect image (for example, the TV image IC1, the calendar image IC2, and the doll image IC3) based on the fact that the push / pull part is pushed. (For example, when it is determined in step S547 in the CPU 120 for effect control that the trigger button 31A is operated, a notification effect control pattern corresponding to the cursor position is set, and an effect based on the pattern is executed). It is characterized by that.

  This configuration makes it easy for the player to select the effect image, so that the willingness to select can be increased, and the game entertainment can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a side view which shows the structural example of a stick controller. 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 the quasi-continuous chance eyes and the sudden 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 value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. 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 reach 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 loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a non-reach loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reach loss variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the small hit variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a left-right output determination table. It is a figure which shows the non-reach combination which does not become a final stop symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows another example of a structure of the final stop symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a temporary stop symbol determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop symbol in a pseudo | simulation variation. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a design fluctuation control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notification effect control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of various effect control pattern tables. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting pattern control table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting pattern table. It is a figure which shows another structural example of an alerting | reporting pattern table. It is a figure which shows another example of a structure of an alerting | reporting pattern table. It is explanatory drawing which shows another example of a display of alerting | reporting effect. It is a figure which shows another example of a structure of an alerting | reporting pattern control table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting pattern table. It is a figure which shows another structural example of an alerting | reporting pattern table. It is a figure which shows another example of a structure of an alerting | reporting pattern table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating 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 special symbol normal process. 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 production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an alerting | reporting setting process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting pattern buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a decoration symbol change completion.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  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 unit serving as a variable display unit divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in the special symbol game, any one of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to this, variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical or horizontal scroll display) is performed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Be started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game (completely stopped display), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L in the image display device 5 are displayed. At 5C and 5R, the fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped (completely stopped). The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are movable within the display area of the image display device 5, and display the decorative symbols in a reduced or enlarged manner. You may be able to do that. When the special symbol or the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the display result in the variable display of each symbol is definitely displayed, and thereafter, the display state is such that the player can recognize that the current variable display does not proceed. 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 displayed completely stopped, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”. Ornamental symbols 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. Stopping and displaying the display symbol to the extent that the player can recognize that the variation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not progressing like the complete stop display or the temporary stop display is also referred to as a derivation display.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, effect images showing eight characters related to a predetermined motif, effect images combining numbers, characters or symbols and characters, and the like. The effect image indicating the character may include, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or an image indicating 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 types of decorative symbols that are variably displayed is not limited to eight, but may be any number of decorative symbols.

  While the decorative symbols are changing, in the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol numbers, for example, from top to bottom. Alternatively, a scrolling display that flows from the right side to the left side is performed. Then, when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display 5H is also arranged. In the start winning memory display section 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. . 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 starting 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 memory display section 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 rightmost 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) returns to non-display. Here, when the hold memory display is performed, the special figure hold memory number based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition or the second start condition. If it cannot be specified, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number may be changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray display. .

  In the start winning memory display section 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. A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display unit 5H or instead of the start winning memory display unit 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display section 5H, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable 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 hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, for example, a color symbol display area for variably displaying a color symbol as identification information different from the decorative symbol may be provided. As an example, in the color symbol display area, when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the variation of the color symbol (for example, the display color update display) is started. When the special symbol game using the second special symbol is started by the “left” color symbol display unit and the second special symbol display device 4B, the variation of the color symbol is started. And a display unit. Then, when the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special graphic game is completely stopped and displayed, the variation of the color symbol is finished, and the fixed color symbol that is the variable display result of the color symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The color symbols variably displayed on the “left” and “right” color symbol display sections include, for example, a plurality of types such as four types of symbols (“yellow”, “green”, “red”, “blue”, etc.) As long as the color pattern is included. Each of the color symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. As an example, the symbol numbers “1” to “4” only need to be assigned to the “yellow”, “green”, “red”, and “blue” color symbols.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening in which a winning opening that can always be awarded is formed. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilted position by a predetermined solenoid for a normal electric accessory (normally A second start winning opening is provided. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball enters a closed state in which it does not enter the second start winning opening. . On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the normal electric accessory solenoid is turned on, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting winning opening. It becomes a state. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the gaming ball can always enter the second start winning opening, and the possibility that the gaming ball will enter when in the expanded open state may be increased. .

  The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a 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 reserved 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 switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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 winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is driven to open and close by a predetermined large winning opening solenoid, and is opened (first state) and closed (second state) by the large winning opening door. Forms a big prize opening that changes. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  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 a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open 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, a winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) 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. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 30 that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. FIG. 2 shows a configuration example of the stick controller 30. The stick controller 30 includes an operation rod 30A held by the player, and a trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod 30A (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation rod 30A). Is provided. The trigger button 31A is used for a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that. A trigger sensor 35A (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A or the like may be built in the operation rod 30A. A tilt direction sensor unit 32 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 30. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 32 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 30A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. 4) combining a parallel sensor pair) and two transmission photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod 30A when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the two transmission type photosensors. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 30 in a lower plate is not limited to the center part of a lower plate, The position approached to either the right or left may be sufficient. Further, the operating rod of the stick controller 30 is not limited to the tilting operation, but may be operated in multiple directions (for example, front, back, left, and right), and may be slid.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by an operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 30). It has been. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation by an operation from a player or the like mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 31 </ b> B is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the push button 31 </ b> B and the stick controller 30 are attached in the vertical position in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of push button 31B and the stick controller 30 as the position which moved to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 31B and the stick controller 30 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured so that a player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operating finger while the operating hand 30A of the stick controller 30 is held by an operating hand. Has been. On the other hand, the push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 that forms the upper plate separately from the stick controller 30, and the player does not hold the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30. In FIG. 3, the instruction operation can be performed by operating with an operator. Therefore, the trigger button 31A is difficult to perform a continuous hitting operation that is a continuous instruction operation compared to the push button 31B.

  In the normal game by 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 ordinary game, when a predetermined variable display time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is completely stopped and displayed. The variable symbol display time may be determined as one of a plurality of variable display times by, for example, extracting numerical data indicating a predetermined random value at the start of each normal game. . If a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol that becomes a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is It becomes "per ordinary figure". 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 variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is the first because the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the 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 or the big hit gaming state is ended. 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 or the big hit gaming state is ended.

  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 elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the result of the special symbol variable display is determined. The special symbol is displayed as a complete stop. The variable display time of the special symbol is, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type as shown in FIG. 6 or numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the 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. If a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the special display result is a “big hit”, and a special symbol other than the big bonus symbol (losing) If the symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes “losing” as a non-specific display result. 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, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. 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. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, A special symbol indicating the number “1” is a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the first specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round 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 special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first time or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is performed that changes to a first state that is advantageous to the user. 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 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, is the first number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round 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 (two round big hit state) as the second specific gaming state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The period for changing to the first state that is advantageous to the player (the period in which the big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is a second time (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. . In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is a second number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first number in the 15 round big hit state. In addition, in the two round big hit state, at least one of the period in which the big winning opening is opened in each round is the second period and the number of executions of the round is the second number is performed. Control other than that may be performed, and other control may be performed in the same manner as in the 15 round big hit state. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, the predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round is changed from the second state which is disadvantageous to the player to the first state which is advantageous to the player. It is also possible to return to the second state after a predetermined period (first time or second time) has elapsed.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the 15-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, the special symbol variation time (special diagram variation time) in the special figure game is controlled to be a short time state as compared with the normal state. 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) The state where the initialization process is executed after turning on the power) and the special figure variation time are the same, and the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability of being further controlled to the big hit gaming state is the same Controlled. 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 15 round big hit state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “3” out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it does not become the short-time state. You may make it be in a normal state. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15 round 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 ended. This is usually referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as “non-probable variation jackpot symbol”). The variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a normal jackpot symbol is variable to “normal” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is referred to as a display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”).

  Out of the special symbols showing the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 15-round jackpot symbol, the 15-round jackpot is based on the special symbol showing the number “7” being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the state is over, or after the two round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, As one of the special game states different from the normal game state, for example, the special figure change time is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability change state (high probability game state) in which probability change control (probability change control) is continuously performed is controlled. Is done. 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 is a “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 if the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times in the probability change state or before the variable display result is “big hit”, the probability change state ends at a predetermined rate when the special figure game is started. There may be.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol 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 a probabilistic big hit symbol. It 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 two-round big hit symbol 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 figure game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is 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").

  In the probabilistic state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variable display time in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol variable display result of each time the normal symbol game is “normal”. Control for improving the probability of “per figure” than in the normal state, when the tilt time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” is in the normal state The player can be more likely to satisfy the second start condition by increasing the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening, such as a control for making it longer and a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control which is advantageous to the user is performed. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. The control to be performed may be different between the probability variation state and the time-short state, or the combination of the controls to be performed (which may or may not include the same control) may be different.

  On the display screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B. That is, on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, the “left”, “middle”, or “right” decorative symbol display section 5 </ b> L based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. In all of 5C and 5R, decorative symbols are displayed in an accelerated manner (all symbols accelerated display). When a predetermined speed is reached, the decorative symbols are displayed at a constant speed (all symbols are displayed at a constant speed). Such all symbols acceleration display and all symbols constant speed display are included in all symbol variations that variably display the ornament symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display portions 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. Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to displaying the decorative symbols in a predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that is a confirmed decorative symbol at the same time may be displayed in a decelerating display (all symbol decelerating display).

  After all symbols change is started, the decorative symbols are reach-displayed on all or some of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. It may be derived and displayed in the state. Here, the reach display state refers to a decorative symbol that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation symbol”). ")" Is 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, some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R, etc.) The remaining decorative symbol display part (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been derived and displayed when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In the symbol display portion 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are changing, or the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R are all or part of the decorative symbols. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. Corresponding to the reach display state, an effect image such as an animation image or a live-action image different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, There are times when the variation pattern of the decorative design is changed. Such an effect image display, background image display mode change, and decorative pattern change mode change are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Some reach productions are set such that when they appear, a big hit is likely to occur (a high probability is a big win) compared to a normal reach production (normal reach). Such a special reach production is also called a super reach production (or simply “super reach”). As an example, for reach production that becomes super reach, after performing a reach production similar to normal reach until a predetermined time elapses, for example, a decorative pattern such as a background image display mode, a displayed character, a decorative pattern variation direction, etc. The change of the production mode (so-called “development”) by changing at least one of the fluctuation modes before the reach display state or at the time of the normal reach, and the reach production peculiar to the super reach It is sufficient if the introduction part in is started. In addition, in the reach production that becomes super reach, when the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state, the introduction part in the reach production peculiar to super reach is started without performing the reach production similar to the normal reach. Things may be included.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display state of decorative designs may become the reach display state, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, There may be a case where a specific effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. In this embodiment, an effect operation that is a specific effect of the “pseudo train” is set to be executable. Here, in the specific effect of “pseudo-ream”, all symbol variations start in response to the first start condition or the second start condition for starting variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols being established once. Then, the decorative symbols are displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R sequentially or simultaneously, and then “left”, “middle”, This is an effect operation in which a re-variable display operation (re-variation) for starting re-variable display of decorative symbols on all of the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed a predetermined number of times. As an example, in the specific effect of “pseudo ream”, the pseudo ream chance GC1 as shown in FIG. 4A is displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. Any of a plurality of types of decorative symbol combinations predetermined as -GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, it is only necessary to set so that the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of re-variations increases. As a result, the player can recognize that a specific effect of “pseudo ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo ream chances GC1 to GC8, and as the number of re-variations increases, The expectation that the variable display result will be “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variation is performed once to three times, so that the decorative design can be changed based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row. In the following, the number of re-variations (for example, from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once (for example, “1” to “3”) is also referred to as the number of quasi-continuous re-variations, and the number of decorative symbol variations (for example, “2” to “4”) is also referred to as the number of pseudo-continuations. That is, the number of times of pseudo-continuations is a value obtained by adding “1” to the number of times of re-variation among pseudo-continuations.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern in which the specific effect of “pseudo-continuation” is executed, an effect image showing a character prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5 with the progress of the pseudo continuous variation, for example. , Displaying a predetermined sound (special sound) from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting the game effect lamp 9 with a predetermined lighting pattern, for effects provided inside or outside the game area A predetermined effect operation such as operating a plurality of movable members included in the accessory may be executed. As an example, when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on all the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the decorative symbols are displayed again on all the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, Pseudo continuous variation is performed by performing any one or a combination of a plurality of operations among the display of the displayed effect image, the output of the special sound, the lighting of the lamp, and the operation of the movable member. May be notified in a recognizable manner.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike a reach effect or a specific effect, for example, a predetermined character image or message image is displayed after the variable symbol display state has reached the reach display state after all symbol variations have started. Depending on the display mode other than the variable display mode of the decorative symbols, such as displaying the etc., there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”, and that the current game state is internally a probability variation state (probability variation latency state) In some cases, a notification effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility of being a Here, the effect operation as the notification effect may be performed (started) after all the symbol variations are started and before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach display state. Moreover, the production | generation operation | movement used as a notification production | presentation should just be a thing which a change does not produce in the variable display time of a special symbol depending on whether it is performed.

  In the notification effect, the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in two or more decorative symbol display units (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display units 5L, 5R, etc.) after the start of all symbol variations. Prior to this, a predetermined effect operation that is a button operation promotion effect is performed. The button operation promotion effect is, for example, an effect image such as a plurality of types of notification icons indicating the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5 or a selection index such as a cursor, pointer, or frame for designating these notification icons. For example, by causing the player to move the cursor or the like by tilting the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and selecting one of a plurality of notification icons by pushing and pulling the trigger button 31A. Any operation is acceptable. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the stick controller 30 by the player is set. In this embodiment, the cursor or the like displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 moves within the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the tilting operation of the operating rod 30A within the operation effective period. In addition, from among a plurality of regions in the display screen of the image display device 5, a region where a cursor or the like is displayed when the trigger button 31A is pushed and operated within the operation effective period is selected, and the selected region Is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 in an enlarged manner. That is, in the present invention, the player is allowed to select one notification icon from among a plurality of notification icons, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the display area of the image display device 5 on which the selected notification icon is displayed. The notification icon in the selected display area is enlarged and displayed. Thereafter, after the operation effective period has elapsed, an image for informing the reliability for the big hit and the reliability for the latent state is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Here, high reliability for the big hit means that there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be a big hit, and high reliability for the latent state means that the current gaming state is a probabilistic state internally. It means that there is a high possibility. In addition to the display of the display image, various effect operations such as outputting predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R may be performed as the effect operation for notifying the reliability of the big hit or the latent state.

  In this embodiment, the case where the cursor or the like moves according to the tilting operation of the operating rod 30A is shown. However, in the present invention, for example, instead of the movement of the cursor or the like, the selected region is the screen. A specific area (for example, the center of the display screen) in the display screen of the display device 5 is selected, and the background image displayed on the display screen is moved (selected) by the tilting operation of the operation rod 30A. You may do it. In other words, in the present invention, the region refers to the range of the display screen of the screen display device 5 in which an image that is enlarged when the trigger button 31A is pushed and pulled.

  If the special symbol that will be a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol game that corresponds to the variable display result being “losing”, a decoration of “left”, “middle”, or “right” Among the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, all of the symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R display patterns 5L, 5C, and 5R. In some cases, the decorative design is derived and displayed in the reach display state in some decorative design display units, and the reach effect is executed. When the reach effect is completed, a definite decorative design that is a reach-losing combination may be derived 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”.

  If the special symbol that becomes the losing symbol is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game that corresponds to the variable display result being “losing”, the “left”, “ Reach the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R, etc.) of the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, 5R. After the derivation display is performed in a non-reach display state different from the display state, a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be derived and displayed without executing a reach effect. Such a decorative pattern variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “non-reach loss” or “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display sections 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the determined decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose design numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any decoration display unit 5L, 5C, 5R may be used as long as it can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are the probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” is the decorative symbol display portion of “left”, “middle”, and “right” What is necessary is that all 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned and stopped on a predetermined effective line. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  In addition, the combination of the stop symbol of the jackpot decoration symbol (non-probability variation symbol) when not controlled to the probability variation state is different from the combination of the stop symbol of the jackpot decoration symbol (probability variation symbol) when controlled to the probability variation state. However, in this embodiment, a non-probability variable symbol is used for the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in a part of the case where the probability variation state is controlled (when the probability variation latent state is controlled). That is, in this embodiment, even if it is determined that the probability variation big hit, there is a case where the normal big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol, and in that case, the stop symbol is randomly selected from the symbols at the time of the normal big hit. Selected. When controlled to the probabilistic latent state, notifying the player that the probable state is ineffective eliminates the meaning of the latent, so use the non-probable graphic for the combination of the stop symbol of the decorative pattern when controlled to the probable state. In such a case, the effect after the end of the big hit may be the same effect as the case where the non-probable variation symbol is stopped when the probability variation state is not controlled. Here, the big hit type (“normal big hit”, “probability change big hit”, “surprise”) is determined based on a big hit type buffer setting value (see FIG. 8) described later. Note that the jackpot type may be determined based on a variation pattern command instead of the jackpot type buffer setting value.

  In addition, as described above, this embodiment executes a common effect between a part that is controlled to a probable variation state and a normal jackpot, but as another embodiment, For example, a common effect may be executed when controlled to a probable change state and when normally controlled by a big hit.

  Here, the probability variation latent state is a game state in which the player is in the probability variation state internally but it is difficult or impossible to recognize that the player is in the probability variation state. The probability variation latent state is the same as the background image displayed on the image display device 5 when the state is not the probability variation latent state (short time state), so that the internal state cannot be recognized, and moreover normal The opening time of the electric accessory, the variation time of the special symbol, and the variation time of the normal symbol are the same or substantially the same, and the player makes it difficult or unrecognizable from the outside whether or not the internal state is a certain variation state. This is realized.

  Note that if a rush occurs when the time is not short, the time is not controlled after the end of the rush big hit. If a rush occurs during the short time, the time is controlled after the big hit. The reason for controlling in this way is that in the case of a small hit, the state before the shift to the small hit is taken over after the shift of the small hit, so the internal state is changed by the open extension of the ordinary electric accessory during the production of the “chass mode”. This is to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether it is a small hit or an abruptness so as not to be recognized by the player.

  Further, the transition to the probability variation latent state is the same as the background image of the image display device 5 or the same decorative design used in the ending effect process (see step S165 in FIG. 50) of the effect control process described later. This is realized by setting for shifting to a common production state. The determination of the probability variation latent state is not performed by the game control microcomputer 100, but is performed by the effect control CPU 120, and the same decorative design is stopped and displayed in a part in the case of the probability variation big hit and in the case of the non-probability big hit. As an effect state after the end of the big hit state, for example, by rotating the same background on the image display device 5 for 100 rotations (until the time-short state is ended), whether the internal state is a probabilistic state or a non-probable state. Produce a situation that is difficult to recognize.

  In this embodiment, the probability variation latent effect is determined by the effect control CPU 120. However, as another embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 may determine the probability variation latent effect. Here, in another embodiment in which the game control microcomputer 100 determines the probability variation latency effect, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs “probability big hit”, “normal big hit”, “surprise”, “probability latent (internal). The big hit type is determined from any one of “15R big hit with high probability” and the determined big hit type is notified to the effect control CPU 120. Upon receiving the notification, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the same stop symbol as that displayed at the time of “normal jackpot” as the stop symbol at the time of “probability change latency (15R jackpot with high probability internally)”. By determining, it is possible to make the game state in which it is difficult or impossible to recognize that the player is in the probability variation state, although it is in the probability variation state internally.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the fixed special symbol becomes the 15 round big hit symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination and the probable big hit combination is derived. After the display, etc., it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and after the 15 round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the time reduction state or the probability variation state. In this way, when the time reduction state or the probable change state occurs after the end of the 15 round big hit state, the effect mode may be different from the normal effect mode. For example, in the short-time state after the end of the 15th round big hit state, an effect image notifying that the time-short state is “chance time” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. For example, the display mode of the background image may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the player can recognize the short-time state in the short-time effect mode. Further, in the probability variation state after the end of the 15th round big hit state, an effect image notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, or the display screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. For example, the display mode of the background image may be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, so that the effect mode during probability change in which the player can recognize the probability change state may be set. In the probability variation latent state after the end of 15 rounds of big hit, for example, the player can display the same effect screen as the “chance time” informing that the time is short in the above-described manner on the display screen of the image display device 5. Internally, it may be difficult to recognize that the probability variation state.

  If a special symbol that is a two-round jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a special symbol for a special symbol game that corresponds to a variable jacking result of “big hit” and a big hit type of “surprise”, After the start, a surprise mode start effect is executed as a surprise effect different from the full effect or the complete effect. Then, after starting the accuracy mode start effect or after executing the accuracy mode start effect, for example, a definite decorative symbol that becomes one of the accuracy chance items TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. 4B is derived and displayed. That's fine. It should be noted that, when the accusation mode start effect is started, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed may be erased, and after the accuracy mode start effect is executed, the definite ornament symbol may not be derived and displayed. In this case, even after the decorative symbol being variably displayed is erased, for example, by continuously displaying the color symbol in the color symbol display area, it is possible to recognize that the variable symbol display is continuing. Good. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode referred to as the accuracy mode is started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is executed during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed.

  In this way, after the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “accurate”, the confirmed special symbol becomes a two round big hit symbol, and then the two round big hit state is controlled. After the completion, the control mode is controlled to the probability changing state, and the effect mode becomes the sudden accuracy mode. For example, in the surprise mode, an effect operation in which the player can recognize that the state is in the probability change state may be performed in the same effect mode as the effect mode during probability change or a different effect mode.

  When “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “accurate” in the image display device 5. After the decorative symbols are variably displayed as in some cases, a predetermined non-reach combination (for example, the stop symbols in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R do not match) The stop symbol which becomes is stopped and displayed. The display effect in the image display device 5 corresponding to the fact that “5”, which is a small hit symbol, is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, is a variable display mode of “small hit”. That's it. In this embodiment, the stop symbol displayed on the image display device 5 at the time of “small hit” is the same as the stop symbol at the time of “surprise”.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the gaming state is controlled to be a small hit gaming state different from the big hit gaming state. In the small hit game state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the open / close plate in the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened for the second period (for example, 0.5 seconds), and the big winning opening is opened. The number of rounds is the second number (for example, 2). However, unlike the two round big hit state, the gaming state is not changed. That is, the gaming state before being controlled to the small hit gaming state continues. However, the game state is controlled to the normal state when the time-short state termination condition is satisfied. In addition, when changing the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus 20 in each round in the two round big hit state to the first state, the same as in the case of the two round big hit state even in the small hit gaming state Then, the winning ball apparatus is changed to the first state.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the re-drawing effect, the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. Later, for example, the decorative pattern display units 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are changed again in a state where the same decorative pattern is aligned, and the decorative pattern that is a probable big hit combination, Any of the decorative symbols that become a big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed corresponding to the fact that the big hit type is “normal”, as the re-lottery effect, after the decorative pattern displayed temporarily stopped is re-varied, The change promotion promotion effect is performed to derive and display the determined decorative design. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed in response to the jackpot type being “probable change”, the re-lottery effect is re-variable after the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped is re-variable. A changing promotion success effect that stops and displays a fixed decorative symbol that is a combination may be executed, or a changing promotion failure effect may be executed.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the variable display result is displayed in the period from when the variable display result is stopped until the end of the 15 round big hit state. A jackpot promotion effect may be executed as a notification effect on whether or not to control. Here, the timing at which the jackpot promotion effect is executed may be a period before the start of the first round in the 15 round big hit state after the variable display result is stopped and displayed, or the 15 round big hit state May be a period during which any one of the rounds is being executed, or may be a period from the end of any round to the start of the next round in the 15 round big hit state, or 15 rounds. It may be a period from the end of the last round in the big hit state to the start of the next variable display game. Alternatively, an effect operation corresponding to the promotion effect during the big hit may be performed during the fluctuation of the first special symbol or decorative design after the end of the 15th round big hit state. The jackpot promotion effect executed after the final round in the 15 round jackpot state is sometimes referred to as “ending promotion effect” in particular. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, if a definite decorative symbol that is a promising big hit combination is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, the promotion effect during the big hit is given. It should just be prevented from being executed.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. As an example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result. At this time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result in the jackpot promotion promotion effect, while the probable change symbol may be stopped and displayed as the effect display result in the jackpot promotion promotion effect. As another example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect image indicating the roulette game is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. At this time, the ball thrown into the rotating roulette entered the “even number” in the jackpot promotion failure production and displayed the effect image “Sorry!”, While the jackpot promotion promotion production was thrown into the rotating roulette. The ball enters “odd” and the effect image “Probability!” Is displayed. When the big hit type is “probable change”, but the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped and displayed, the promotion will be in the probable change state by executing the promotion effect during the big hit before the big hit game state is finished. What is necessary is just to alert | report that there exists. When the jackpot type is “normal”, it is only necessary not to execute the success promotion effect during the jackpot and not to notify that there is a promotion that is in a probable change state until the jackpot gaming state ends. .

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. 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 is mounted with, for example, a game control microcomputer 100 and a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100.

  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. 3, 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. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, and the like.

  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. 5A 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”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 5A 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. 5A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change of the first special figure in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change of the second special figure in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special graphic 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.

  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. 5B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, different EXT data is set in accordance with the big hit type determination result indicating whether the big hit type is “normal”, “probability change”, or “surprise”. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a prior determination result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates 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.

  Command A1XXH, corresponding to 15 open games in the 15 round big hit state, specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big winning port is open in each round. This is a medium specification command. Command A2XXH is an effect image (for example, an effect image in the interval between rounds) corresponding to 15 open games in the 15 round round big hit state during the period when the big prize opening changed from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round. This is a designation command after opening the big prize opening for a 15-time open game that designates display. In the special opening command during the opening of the big prize opening for 15 games and the designation command after opening the big prize opening, for example, a different EXT corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state. Data is set. In the 15 round big hit state, regardless of whether it is a period in which the grand prize opening is open in each round or a period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state by the end of each round. A continuous production operation may be executed.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the end of the big 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. .

  Command A4XXH specifies the display of the effect image during the period when the big winning opening is open in each round corresponding to the two opening game in the two round big hit state. This is a medium specification command. Command A5XXH is for a two-open game that specifies the display of an effect image during a period when the big prize opening has changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the two-open game in the two round big hit state This is a command specified after the grand prize opening. With the command for opening a special prize opening for a game that is opened twice or for a command after opening a special prize opening, for example, a different EXT corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” or “2”) in a big round hit state. Data is set. In the 2 round big hit state, regardless of whether it is a period in which the grand prize opening is open in each round or the period in which the big prize opening is changed from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round. A continuous production operation may be executed.

  The command B001H is a first game for executing a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that one start condition has been established. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established.

  The command C0XXH is a total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified on the start winning memory display unit 5H provided in the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, 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. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. RAM that provides the area (Random
Access Memory (102) and a CPU (Central
Processing Unit) 103 and 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 6, 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 reach, a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the type and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. 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 a 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 by the random number circuit 104 independently of the CPU 103, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is randomized by the CPU 103. It may be updated by software using The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “big hit”. For example, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as one of a plurality of types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprising accuracy” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a numerical value. For example, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The reach determination random value MR3 is a random value used for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach display state when the variable display result is “lost”. For example, the random number value MR3 for reach determination takes a value in the range of “1” to “239”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used for determining the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type takes a value in the range of “1” to “241”. The random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “251”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data tables used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data respectively constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and setting tables 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 variable display patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the variable display pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 19 is off or on. Thus, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned so as to be associated with the big hit determined value data, the small hit determined value data, and the loss determined value data. Whether the table data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result in the first special figure display result determining table 130A or the second special symbol display result determining table 130B is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. This is the decision data that is assigned to the decision result. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the probability variation flag is on, more random number values MR1 than when the probability variation flag is off, Allocated to jackpot decision data. As a result, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation flag is turned on, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than in the normal state or the short time state in which the probability variation flag is turned off. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state and the short time state when in the probability variation state The determination data is allocated to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. When the jackpot type determination table 131 determines that the variable display result is “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state, based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the big hit type is “normal”, “probability change”, “ It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types such as “accuracy”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 19 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit types of “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprise”. Here, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “1” when the special figure game using the first special figure is started on the first special symbol display device 4A when the first start condition is satisfied. Thus, “2” is set when the second special symbol display device 4B starts the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or to control to the 2 round jackpot game state, or to control to the 15 round jackpot state The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state and the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation latent state. For example, the table data indicating the random value MR2 assigned to the “normal” or “probable” jackpot type indicates the determination result that control is made to the 15-round jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the random number value MR2 indicates the determination result that the round-robin state is controlled to 2 rounds. Further, the table data indicating the random number MR2 assigned to the “normal” jackpot type indicates the determination result that the control is not performed in the probability variation state, while being assigned to the jackpot type “probability variation” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the random value MR2 indicates the determination result that the control is performed to the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 corresponds to the jackpot type determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, using the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) for setting to any one of “0” to “2” is included.

  In the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the random value for determining the big hit type for the big hit type of “surprise” The assignment of MR2 is different. That is, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the value in the range of “83” to “100” among the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is allocated to the “big hit” big hit type, while the fluctuation If the special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is not assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied.

  FIGS. 9A to 9C show configuration examples of reach determination tables stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table 132A illustrated in FIG. 9A, a reach determination table 132B illustrated in FIG. 9B, and a reach determination table 132C illustrated in FIG. 9C. Are prepared in advance. Each of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C determines whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbols to the reach display state when it is determined that the variable display result is “lost” or “small hit” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the reach based on the random number MR3 for reach determination. Each reach determination table 132A to 132C is used depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, for example, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Selected as a table. In each of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C, the reach determination random value MR3 is determined as non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5, non-reach HB1-1, non-reach HB1-2, non-reach HC1-1, non-reach. HC1-2 is associated with either a determination result indicating that the reach display state is not set or a determination result indicating the reach display state such as reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3, reach HB2-1, or reach HC2-1. So that it is allocated.

  Here, for example, in the setting of the reach determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, corresponding to the case where the total reserved storage number is “0”, “1” to “204” among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination. Are assigned to the determination results of the non-reach HA 1-1, while values in the range of “205” to “239” are assigned to the determination results of the reach HA 2-1. Corresponding to the case where the total number of pending storages is “1”, “1” to “217”, which are larger than the number of random number values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 among the random number values MR3 for reach determination. Range values are assigned to the non-reach HA1-2 decision results. Further, in response to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “2”, “1”, which is larger than the number of random values assigned to the non-reach HA 1-1 and the non-reach HA 1-2 among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination. A value in the range of “220” is allocated to the determination result of the non-reach HA1-3. The non-reach HA1-1 of the reach determination random number MR3 corresponding to each of the case where the total reserved storage number is “3” or “4” or any of “5” to “8”. A value in the range of “1” to “230”, which is larger than the number of random values assigned to each of the determination results of non-reach HA1-3, is allocated to the determination results of non-reach HA1-4 and non-reach HA1-5. It is. With such a setting, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” to “3”) or more, reachable display of the variable display state of the decorative symbols is performed compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. The rate at which the decision to enter the state is made is low. The average variable display time of special symbols and decorative patterns in the variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the variation pattern corresponding to “reach”. Thus, the average variable display time can be shortened when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number.

  In addition, the reach determination table 132B selected as the use table when in the probability variation state or the reach determination table 132C selected as the use table in the time reduction state is selected as the use table when in the normal state. Compared to the reach determination table 132A, a larger number of random values MR3 are allocated to the determination result indicating that the reach display state is not set. With such a setting, the probability that the decorative display variable display state is set to the reach display state is lower in the probability changing state or the short time state than in the normal state. Thus, the average variable display time when the variable display result is “lost” can be shortened in the probability changing state or in the short time state, compared with the normal state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern type determination table 140 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern type determination table 140 is configured by setting data and the like that determine the contents of a plurality of types of variation pattern types according to variable display results and variable display modes (in the case of “big hit”, the big hit type). In this embodiment, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4, the variation pattern types CA1-4, and the variation pattern types correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. CB1-1 to variation pattern type CB1-3 and variation pattern type CC1-1 to variation pattern type CC1-3 are prepared in advance. Further, a variation pattern type CA2-1 and a variation pattern type CA2-2 are prepared in advance as the variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Further, a variation pattern type CA3-1 and a variation pattern type CA3-2 are prepared in advance as variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probability variation”. Yes. In addition, as a variation pattern type corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the variation pattern type special CA4-1 and the variation pattern type special CA4-2 are Prepared in advance. Each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the contents defined by the variation pattern type determination table 140. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the variation pattern type CA1-1, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is not shortened in the normal state, and the “pseudo-continuous” specific effect is not executed. ) ”, And includes a variation pattern previously associated with“ no shortening (normal state) ”. The variable pattern type CA1-2 specifies the “pseudo-continuous” by reducing the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “3” or “4” in the normal state. It is a variation pattern type of “hold 3 or 4 shortened (normal state)” in which the production is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “hold 3 or 4 shortened (normal state)”. . The variable pattern type CA1-3 has a variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is any of “5” to “8” in the normal state, ”Is a variation pattern type of“ pending 5-8 shortened (normal state) ”in which a specific effect of“ pending ”is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with“ pending 5-8 shortened (normal state) ” Has been. The variation pattern type CA1-4 is a variation pattern type of “including pseudo-continuous” in which a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach” in the normal state. ”And a variation pattern previously associated with“ ”.

  The variation pattern type CB1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (probability variation state)” in which the specific display of the “pseudo-continuous” is not executed because the variable display time of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is shortened in the probability variation state, It is configured to include a variation pattern associated in advance with “no shortening (probability variation state)”. The variable pattern type CB1-2 specifies the “pseudo-continuous” by shortening the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the case where the total number of reserved memories is “2” to “8” in the probability variation state. It is a variation pattern type of “2-8 shortened (probability variation state)” in which the production is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “2-8 shortening (probability variation state)”. . The variation pattern type CB1-3 is a variation pattern type of “includes pseudo-continuous” which may execute a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” during variable display of decorative symbols in the probability variation state. It is configured to include the associated variation pattern.

  The variation pattern type CC1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening (short time state)” in which the special display such as “pseudo-continuous” is not executed because the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened in the short time state. , Including a variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening (time-short state)”. In the variable pattern type CC1-2, the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened corresponding to the case where the total number of stored memories is “2” to “8” in the short-time state, It is a variation pattern type of “hold 2 to 8 shortened (time-short state)” in which a specific effect is not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “hold 2 to 8 shortened (time-short state)”. Yes. The variation pattern type CC1-3 is a variation pattern type of “including pseudo-continuous (short-time state)” that may execute a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” during variable display of decorative symbols in the short-time state. It includes a variation pattern that is preliminarily associated with “include (time-short state)”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is a variation pattern type of “normal reach” in which normal reach production (normal reach) is performed after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach display state, and is associated with “normal reach” in advance. Consists of fluctuation patterns. The variation pattern type CA2-2 is a variation pattern type of “super reach” in which the reach display state of the decorative design is changed to the reach display state, and is associated with “super reach” in advance. Consists of fluctuation patterns. In the reach (including super reach) effect, the “pseudo-ream” specific effect may be executed during the variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variation pattern type CA3-1 executes a normal reach effect (normal reach) after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach display state, and derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination when the reach effect ends. It is a variation pattern type of “normal reach”, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach”. The variation pattern type CA3-2 executes a super-reach reach effect after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach display state, and derives and displays a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination when the reach effect ends. The variation pattern type of “reach” includes a variation pattern associated with “super reach” in advance. In the reach (including super reach) effect, the “pseudo-ream” specific effect may be executed during the variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variation pattern type special CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “chance mode start effect” in which the chance mode start effect is executed without changing the decorative display variable display state to the reach display state. And a variation pattern that is associated in advance. Here, the “chance mode” is an effect mode for executing a common effect described later. The change pattern type special CA4-2 executes the reach effect of the super reach after the variable display state of the decorative design is set to the reach display state, and shifts from the reach effect to the chance mode start effect “chance mode start effect (super The variation pattern type of “through reach”) includes a variation pattern previously associated with “chance mode start effect (via super reach)”.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the loss variation pattern determination table 141A stored in the ROM 101. The loss variation pattern determination table 141A includes variable display times and setting data for determining the contents of a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is “lost”. The specific contents of the effect in the variation pattern are determined and set on the side of the effect control board 12 in accordance with the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11. In this embodiment, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-1 to variation pattern PA1-4, variation pattern PB1-1, A fluctuation pattern PB1-2, a fluctuation pattern PC1-1, and a fluctuation pattern PC1-2 are prepared in advance. Further, variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 are prepared in advance as variation patterns corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. The variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode, such as the variation pattern PA1-1 to variation pattern PA1-4, variation pattern PB1-1, variation pattern PB1-2, variation pattern PC1-1, variation pattern PC1-2. The variation pattern prepared corresponding to the case where “is non-reach” is also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern (or “normal loss variation pattern”). Like the variation pattern PA2-1 to variation pattern PA2-3, the variation pattern prepared corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach” is also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern. A variation pattern prepared for a case where the variable display result is “lost”, such as a non-reach loss variation pattern or a reach loss variation pattern, is also referred to as a loss variation pattern.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the big hit variation pattern determination table 141B stored in the ROM 101. The big hit variation pattern determination table 141B is data for setting that determines variable display times and contents in a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable variation”. Etc. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 to the fluctuation pattern corresponds to the case where the sudden effect is not executed. A pattern PA4-3 and a fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to a fluctuation pattern PA5-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “normal” or “probable change” like the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 to fluctuation pattern PA4-3 and fluctuation pattern PA5-1 to fluctuation pattern PA5-4 The variation pattern prepared in this way is also referred to as a total production jackpot variation pattern.

  FIG. 12B shows a configuration example of the big hit variation pattern determination table 141 </ b> C stored in the ROM 101. The big hit variation pattern determination table 141C includes variable display times and setting data for defining contents in a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. ing. In this embodiment, variation patterns PF1-1 to PF1-4 are 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”. In the variation patterns PF1-1 to PF1-4 shown in FIG. 12 (B), after the suddenness mode start effect is finished, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes one of the suddenness chance items TC1 to TC4 is derived and displayed and stops. On the other hand, in the variation pattern PF1-1 to variation pattern PF1-4, the suddenness mode start effect may be performed after any of the sudden chance items TC1 to TC4 is temporarily stopped and displayed. The display of the decorative design may be erased when the start effect is started, and the fixed decorative design may not be derived and displayed. Like the variation pattern PF1-1 to variation pattern PF1-4, the variation pattern prepared corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” is also referred to as a sudden hit big variation pattern. In addition, a variation pattern prepared for a case where the variable display result is “big hit”, such as the all-effects big hit variation pattern and the sudden hit big variation pattern, is also referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  FIGS. 13A to 13C show configuration examples of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table, a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A, a non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. A non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133C shown in FIG. 13C is prepared in advance. Each of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C has a variable display result of “loss” and a variable display mode of “non-reach”. It is a table referred to in order to determine based on MR4. Each of the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C is in accordance with the table selection setting as shown in FIG. 13D, for example, whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. Accordingly, it is selected as a use table.

  In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133A, for determining the variation pattern type according to which of the non-reach HA1-1 to non-reach HA1-5 the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Are assigned so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133B, for determining the variation pattern type according to whether the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach” is non-reach HB1-1 or non-reach HB1-2. Are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CB1-1 to CB1-3. In the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133C, for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach” is non-reach HC1-1 or non-reach HC1-2. Are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CC1-1 to CC1-3.

  FIGS. 14A to 14C show a configuration example of the reach-losing variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, the reach-losing variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 14A, the reach-losing variation pattern type determination table 134B shown in FIG. 14B, and the reach-losing variation pattern type determination table 134C shown in FIG. ) Reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134C is prepared in advance. The reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C respectively change the variation pattern type to the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “loss” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It is a table that is referred to for making a decision based on it. Each reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A to 134C depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, for example, according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. And selected as a use table.

  In the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134A, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is determined depending on which of the reach HA2-1 to reach HA2-3 is the determination result indicating that the variable display mode is “reach”. Are allocated so as to be associated with either the variation pattern type CA2-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2. In the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134B, in response to the determination result indicating that the variable display mode is “reach” is reach HB2-1, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA2−. 1 and are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CA2-2. In the reach loss variation pattern type determination table 134C, in response to the determination result indicating that the variable display mode is “reach” is reach HC2-1, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA2−. 1 and are allocated so as to be associated with any one of the variation pattern types CA2-2.

  15A to 15G show configuration examples of the big hit variation pattern type determination table. In this embodiment, as the jackpot variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 135A shown in FIG. 15 (A), the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 135B shown in FIG. 15 (B), and FIG. ), The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 136B shown in FIG. 15D, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 137A shown in FIG. 15E, and FIG. A jackpot variation pattern type determination table 137B is prepared in advance. The jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, and 137B each determine the variation pattern type for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit”. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR4. Each jackpot variation pattern type determination table 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, 137A, 137B follows the table selection setting as shown in FIG. It is selected as a usage table according to which state it is or depending on the jackpot type buffer value.

  In the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 136A, and 137A, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is allocated so as to be associated with either the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2. . In the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 135B, 136B, and 137B, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned so as to be associated with either the variation pattern type special CA4-1 or the variation pattern type special CA4-2. ing.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the small hit variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a small hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 16 is prepared in advance as the small hit variation pattern type determination table. The small hit variation pattern type determination table is used for determining the variation pattern type based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the variable display result is “small hit”. Here, the gaming state is commonly referred to in the normal state, the probability variation state, and the short time state. In the special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 variation pattern types to which the determined values are assigned in the small hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 16, the big hit variation patterns shown in FIGS. Determination values are also assigned in the type determination tables 135B, 136B, and 137B. As described above, the variation pattern types of the special CA 4-1 and the special CA 4-2 are common variation pattern types when the big hit type is “surprise” and when the variable display result is “small hit”. Yes. In other words, in the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 15B, 136B, and 137B shown in FIGS. 15B, 15D, and 15F, which are used when the big hit type is “surprise”, the variable display result is “small hit”. Is set so as to include a variation pattern type common to the variation pattern type determined in the case of

  FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the loss variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 17A and a loss variation pattern determination table 138B shown in FIG. 17B are prepared in advance as loss variation pattern determination tables. The loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B each determine whether or not to reach the reach display state when it is determined that the variable display result is “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the determination result of the variation pattern type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern based on the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern. Each loss variation pattern determination table 138A, 138B is selected as a usage table in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, it is determined that one of the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-4, variation pattern type CB1-1 to variation pattern type CB1-3, variation pattern type CC1-1 to variation pattern type CC1-3. The loss variation pattern determination table 138A is selected as the usage table according to the result, and the loss variation pattern determination table 138B is used according to the determination result indicating that either the variation pattern type CA2-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2 is used. Selected as.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 138A, according to the variation pattern type, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern has one or more variations with the variable display result “losing” and the variable display mode “non-reach”. Allocated to the pattern. In the loss variation pattern determination table 138B, according to the variation pattern type, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is allocated to a plurality of types of variation patterns in which the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “reach”. It is.

  Here, in the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table 138A, a change pattern PA1-4 such as the variation pattern type CA1-4, the variation pattern type CB1-3, or the variation pattern type CC1-3 is changed. A random pattern MR5 for determining a variation pattern is assigned to a variation pattern (see FIG. 11) in which a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” that performs variation once is executed. With such a setting, the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result is “losing” and the determination result that the variable display mode is “non-reach”, and the “pseudo-continuous” is selected. The specific effects can be executed.

  For the variation pattern type CA1-4, in the non-reach loss variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 13A, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type corresponds to the non-reach HA1-1. A value in the range of “217” to “241” is allocated, and a value in the range of “230” to “241” is allocated corresponding to the non-reach HA1-2, and corresponding to the non-reach HA1-3. The values in the range of “231” to “241” are assigned, and the values in the range of “237” to “241” are assigned to the non-reach HA1-4 and the non-reach HA1-5, respectively. Yes. Here, with respect to the determination result of the non-reach HA 1-1, in the reach determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the reach determination randomness corresponds to the case where the total number of reserved storage is “0”. A value in the range of “1” to “204” is assigned to the numerical value MR3. For the determination result of the non-reach HA1-2, in the reach determination table 132A, the total pending storage number corresponds to “1”, and the range of “1” to “217” in the random number MR3 for reach determination Value is assigned. For the determination result of the non-reach HA1-3, in the reach determination table 132A, the total reserved storage number corresponds to “2”, and the range of “1” to “220” among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination Value is assigned. For the determination result of the non-reach HA1-4, in the reach determination table 132A, the total number of reserved memories corresponds to “3” and “4”, and among the random numbers MR3 for reach determination, “1” to “ A value in the range of “230” is assigned. For the determination result of the non-reach HA 1-5, in the reach determination table 132A, the total reserved storage numbers correspond to “5” to “8”, and “1” to “ A value in the range of “230” is assigned. Therefore, when the total number of stored storages is “1” or “2”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-4 is lower than when the total number of stored storages is “0”. Further, when the total number of reserved memories is “3”, “4” or “5” to “8”, the total number of reserved memories is “0”, or “1” or “2”. Compared with the case of “”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-4 is lower.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the big hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a jackpot variation pattern determination table, a jackpot variation pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 18A and a jackpot variation pattern determination table 139B shown in FIG. 18B are prepared in advance. Each of the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B has a variable pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type, the determination result of the variable pattern type, etc. Is a table that is referred to for determining a variation pattern based on a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern. Each big hit variation pattern determination table 139A, 139B is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the jackpot variation pattern determination table 139A is selected as a use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either the variation pattern type CA3-1 or the variation pattern type CA3-2 is used, and the variation pattern type special CA4-1 and variation pattern type are selected. The big hit variation pattern determination table 139B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that it is one of the special CA4-2. In each of the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is assigned to a plurality of types of variation patterns whose variable display result is “big hit” according to the variation pattern type.

  In these loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B and jackpot variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B, the variation pattern to which the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is assigned according to the variation pattern type is included in the variation pattern type. Fluctuation pattern. As an example, a variation pattern PA1-1 in which all random number values MR5 are allocated according to the variation pattern type CA1-1 in the loss variation pattern determination table 138A shown in FIG. 17A is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1. The variation pattern is included. The loss variation pattern determination tables 138A and 138B and the big hit variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B are based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, and are selected from one or more types of variation patterns included in the variation pattern type. This is a table for selecting a variation pattern in variable display.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, game control as shown in FIG. A data holding area 150 is provided. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 19 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special figure game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied ( On-hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with the reservation number in the order of winning to the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 17, random counter, etc. The numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted and created, are set as reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). Memorize until it reaches).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 17 and the random counter to be based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning. The numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted and created, are set as reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). Memorize until it reaches).

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the winning order of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening or “second” start data corresponding to winning in 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.

  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 by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 43 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 44, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag is selected and executed in the ordinary symbol process performed in step S16 of FIG. 43 in order to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to, for example, that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol 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 gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the time reduction state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the completion of the time reduction state. .

  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 the variable symbol display time of 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 usual figure variation timer is for measuring the time for controlling the progress of the usual figure game such as the variable display time of the normal symbol in the usual figure game on the main board 11 side. 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 is provided with a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a round number counter, and the like.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is used for the CPU 103 to count a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game 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 MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and 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 reserved memory number and the second 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 round number counter is for counting the number of rounds 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 is completed and the next round 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 variable special figure designation buffer, a jackpot 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 variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 when the variable display result is “big hit” is any one of a plurality of types such as “normal”, “probability change”, and “surprise”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type is “normal”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” and the jackpot type is “probable change”. For example, “1” is set to the big hit type buffer value, and “2” is set to the big hit type buffer value if the big hit type is “surprise”.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 has an input port for receiving 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. 3, 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, the effect control CPU 120 executes a program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. 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 board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14. On the other hand, wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal is connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal from the stick controller 30 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

  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. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols, first to third pseudo continuous time The numerical data indicating the random number values SR3-1 to SR3-3 for determining the temporary stop symbol, the random value SR4 for determining the notification effect, and the random value SR5 for determining the notification pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit 124 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3-1 to SR3-3, SR4, SR5. The effect control CPU 120 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 42, for example, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3-1 to SR3-3, SR4, and SR5 may be counted. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 uses the random counter to select random number values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR3-1 to SR3-3, SR4, Numerical data indicating the entire SR5 may be counted.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “decided” symbols that are variable display results of the ornament symbols, “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5. ”Is a random number value used for determining a decorative symbol (final stop symbol) derived and displayed on the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. The final stop symbols here are finally stopped and displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R when the variable display of the decorative symbols ends. These are the three decorative designs. As an example, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “80”, and the random value SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is “1” to “ The random number value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “96”.

  The random numbers SR3-1 to SR3-3 for determining the first to third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, and “right” when executing a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. This is a random value used to determine a combination of temporary stop symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed on each of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. As an example, the first pseudo-random temporary stop symbol determination random value SR3-1 takes a value in the range of “1” to “211”, and the second pseudo-simultaneous temporary stop symbol determination random value SR3-2. Takes a value in the range of “1” to “229”, and the random value SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol takes a value in the range of “1” to “311”.

  The random value SR4 for determining the notification effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the notification effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “191”. The random number SR5 for determining the notification pattern is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of notification patterns prepared in advance.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  21A to 21C show configuration examples of final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 160 </ b> A to 160 </ b> D are tables for determining a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 160A includes a left final stop symbol FZ1-1 that becomes a finalized symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L among the finalized symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. Is a table referred to in order to determine the value based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. In the final stop symbol determination table 160A, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ1-1. . The final stop symbol determination table 160B includes a right final stop symbol FZ1-2, which is a finalized symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R among the finalized symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. This table is referred to for determination based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the second final stop symbol determination random number SR1-2. In the final stop symbol determination table 160B, according to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols determined as the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the second random number SR1-2 for determining the final stop symbol is It is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. The final stop symbol determination table 160C includes medium final stop symbols FZ1-3 that are final ornament symbols that are stopped and displayed by the “medium” ornament symbol display unit 5C among the predetermined ornament symbols that are predetermined non-reach combinations. This table is referred to for determination based on the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, the third final stop symbol determination random number SR1-3, and the like.

  The ROM 121 includes a left / right outcome determination table 161 as shown in FIG. 22, and the left / right outcome type DC1-1 is LR0 based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2. , LR11 to LR18 and LR31 to LR38 are determined. In the final stop symbol determination table 160C, the random value SR1- for determining the third final stop symbol is determined according to the determination result of whether the left / right outcome type DC1-1 corresponds to LR0, LR11 to LR18, or LR31 to LR38. 3 is assigned to the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that are the middle final stop symbols FZ1-3.

  In the final stop symbol determination table 160B, the second final stop is provided in a portion where the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the symbol number of the decorative symbol that becomes the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 are the same. The random number value SR1-2 for design determination is not allocated. With such a setting, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as a final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol combination is a reach combination or jackpot combination (except for the chance of winning chances TC1 to TC4). It can be avoided. In the final stop symbol determination table 160C, the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1, the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, and the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3 is a combination of predetermined decorative symbols. The random value SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not assigned. For example, even in a combination other than the reach combination or the big hit combination, the part that becomes the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. 4A, the part that becomes the chance of chance TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. The random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is not allocated to a portion that is a certain non-reach combination as shown in FIG. The combination of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 23 includes the same decorative symbols as the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8, for example, and the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, It includes a combination of decorative symbols that are likely to be mistaken as one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 or the odd chances TC1 to TC4 such that the arrangement order of the decorative symbols in 5R is different. With such a setting, when a final decorative symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol, the final decorative symbol is a pseudo-continuous chance item GC1 to GC8, a random chance item TC1 to TC4, It is possible to prevent a certain non-reach combination similar to the chance eyes.

  24A and 24B show configuration examples of final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 162A and 162B are tables for determining a confirmed decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 162A includes a left final stop symbol FZ2-1 that becomes a finalized decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L among the finalized decorative symbols that are reach-losing combinations, and “ Reference is made to determine the right final stop symbol FZ2-2, which is the final symbol to be stopped and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display unit 5R, based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. It is a table to be. In the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the first random symbol SR1-1 for determining the final final stop symbol is the same as the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 (left and right final stop symbol FZ2). -1, FZ2-2) are assigned to symbol numbers “1” to “8”. The final stop symbol determination table 162B is a third final stop symbol FZ2-3 that is a final symbol that is stopped and displayed on the “medium” symbol display unit 5C among the final symbols that are reach-losing combinations. It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value SR1-3 for stop symbol determination.

  The middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 constituting the reach-losing combination is specified by a symbol difference that is a difference value between the symbol numbers of the decorative symbols that are the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2. That is, in the variable display of decorative symbols, variation of decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and “left” → “right” → “ In the case of deriving and displaying a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol in a predetermined order such as “middle”, “left” and “right” other than the “middle” decorative symbol display unit 5C from which the decorative symbol is derived and displayed last. After the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 derived and displayed on the decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R are determined using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, the final stop symbol determination table 162B is used to select “ The difference (design difference) between the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 derived and displayed on the “medium” decorative symbol display section 5C and the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined at this time, a determined decorative symbol that is the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 derived and displayed on the “medium” decorative symbol display unit 5C is determined. In the final stop symbol determination table 162B, when the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command is any one of the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, any of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 is selected. The random number values SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol are allocated to symbol differences “−2”, “−1”, “+1”, and “+2”.

  25A to 25C show configuration examples of the final stop symbol determination tables 163A to 163C stored in the ROM 121. FIG. The final stop symbol determination tables 163A to 163C are tables for determining a definite decorative symbol that is one of the big hit combinations and the chances of success TC1 to TC4. For example, the final stop symbol determination table 163A is stopped and displayed on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R as the fixed ornament symbols that are normally a big hit combination. It is a table referred to in order to determine the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 based on the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1. In the final stop symbol determination table 163A, the random numbers SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol are the same as the symbol numbers “1” of the normal symbols whose left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, and FZ3-3 are the same. 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”. In the final stop symbol determination table 163B, the left and middle symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed as finalized symbols that are probable big hit combinations. It is a table referred to for determining the right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-3 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. In the final stop symbol determination table 163B, the random number value SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is the same as the left middle right final stop symbol FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3-3, and the symbol number “ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”, and“ 7 ”. The final stop symbol determination table 163C includes left center right final stop symbols FZ4-1, FZ4-2, and FZ4-3 in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols to be one of the random chance items TC1 to TC4 based on the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol. In the final stop symbol determination table 163C, the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is assigned to the chances of success TC1 to TC4.

  FIG. 26 shows a configuration example of a temporary stop symbol determination table used to determine a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed when a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed. In this embodiment, a temporary stop symbol determination table 165A shown in FIG. 26A is used as a temporary stop symbol determination table for determining a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous”. A temporary stop symbol determination table 165B shown in FIG. 26 (B) and a temporary stop symbol determination table 165C shown in FIG. 26 (C) are prepared in advance and stored in the ROM 121. As shown in FIG. 27, each temporary stop symbol determination table 165A to 165C includes a variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, a decorative symbol based on the first start condition or the second start condition being established once. It is selected as a usage table according to the number of fluctuations.

  In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A, in accordance with the symbol numbers “1” to “8” of the decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol as the final stop symbol in the “left” decorative symbol display unit 5L, the first pseudo continuous time The random value SR3-1 for determining the temporary stop symbol is allocated to the pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8 configured by a combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ2-1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3. Here, in the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A, when the same decorative symbol as the left final stop symbol is the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, a decorative symbol different from the left final stop symbol is the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1. Compared to the case, a larger number of random values SR3-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol are allocated. In such a setting, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1 and the left final stop symbol among the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped when the final pseudo continuous variation is executed may be the same decorative symbol. Rise. As a result, the final pseudo continuous variation is executed, so that the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the “left” decorative symbol display portion 5L are not changed, while the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5C are changed. The decorative design that is stopped and displayed on 5R is changed, and the impression that the variable display state approaches the reach state is given to the player by the continuous display of the decorative design, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can. In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A, when the left final stop symbol is a normal symbol such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1 is “1”. , “3”, “5”, “7”, and so on, the pseudo-simultaneous chance symbols GC1, GC3, GC5, and GC7 that are probabilistic variation symbols are not determined. A numerical value SR3-1 is assigned. As a result, from the state where the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1 becomes a probability variable symbol and becomes a probability variable big hit combination, the left final stop symbol becomes a normal symbol and there is no possibility of becoming a probability variable big hit combination. As a result, it is possible to prevent the expectation that the big hit type is “probable change” from being reduced.

  In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B, the combination of the left temporary stop symbol KZ2-1, the right stop symbol KZ2-2, and the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ2-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A is a pseudo consecutive chance GC1. The random number SR3-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is configured by a combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ3-1, KZ3-2, and KZ3-3, depending on which of the two is GC8. Are assigned to the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. In the temporary stop symbol determination table 165C, the combination of the left temporary stop symbol KZ3-1, the right temporary stop symbol KZ3-2, and the intermediate temporary stop symbol KZ3-3 determined using the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B is a pseudo consecutive chance. Depending on which of GC1 to GC8, the random number SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is determined by the combination of the left middle right temporary stop symbols KZ4-1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3. Allocated to the configured pseudo-continuous chance GC1 to GC8.

  The pattern table stored in the ROM 121 includes, for example, a symbol variation control pattern table 168A as shown in FIG. 28, a notification effect control pattern table 168B as shown in FIG. 29, and various effect control pattern tables 168C as shown in FIG. Yes.

  In the symbol variation control pattern table 168A, the variable display of decorative symbols on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols until the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as an operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, and an effect display operation in a specific effect of “pseudo-continuous” as a symbol variation control pattern. Each symbol variation control pattern includes various effects according to variable display of decorative symbols such as effect control process timer setting value, effect control process timer judgment value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and end code. It is composed of control data for controlling the operation, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, timing control switching timing, and the like in time series. The effect control CPU 120 reads the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command from the symbol variation control pattern table 168A. Then, by transmitting a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data to the display control unit 123, the control content of the effect display operation such as the variable display operation of the decorative design on the display screen of the image display device 5 is instructed. Also, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by transmitting a sound effect signal corresponding to the sound control data to the sound control board 13 via the I / O 125 or the like. Further, the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled by transmitting an illumination signal corresponding to the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14 via the I / O 125 or the like.

  Note that a plurality of types of symbol variation control pattern table 168A may be provided corresponding to the presentation mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, a plurality of types of symbol variation control pattern table 168A corresponding to each of the case where the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal production mode, a production mode during probability change, a production mode during time reduction, and a suddenness mode. To be provided. In this case, depending on the presentation mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display mode of the background image, the display mode of the decorative pattern (display color, shape, size, character, variation speed, etc.), etc. are different. Control data in the symbol variation control pattern stored in each symbol variation control pattern table 168A may be set in advance.

  In the notification effect control pattern table 168B, notification effects such as an effect display operation in the notification effect, for example, corresponding to a plurality of types of notification patterns, the number of notification icons, and the notification icons selected by the player's operation of the stick controller 30 are provided. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various production operations as the notification production control pattern. Each notification effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations that become notification effects, such as an effect control process timer determination value, effect display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and an end code. The contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like may be set in time series.

  The notification effect control pattern table 168B stores the notification effect control pattern CYP0 of the button operation promotion effect BN.

  The notification effect control pattern table 168B stores a notification effect control pattern CYP1 corresponding to the notification icon (effect image) IC1 being selected by the player's operation of the stick controller 30, and the player's stick controller. The notification effect control pattern CYP2 is stored in response to the notification icon IC2 being selected by the operation of 30, and the notification effect control pattern is corresponding to the notification icon IC3 being selected by the operation of the stick controller 30 by the player. CYP3 is stored.

  The notification effect control pattern table 168B stores notification effect control patterns CYP1-1 to CYP1-4 corresponding to the notification icon IC1, and notification effect control pattern CYP2- corresponding to the notification icon IC2. 1 to notification effect control patterns CYP2-4 are stored, and notification effect control patterns CYP3-1 to notification effect control patterns CYP3-4 are stored corresponding to the notification icons IC3.

  As an example, the notification effect control pattern CYP0 displays the notification icons IC1, IC2, and IC3, a cursor for designating the notification icon, and the like before the operation of the stick controller 30 is detected, and also shows the stick controller to the player. It consists of data for controlling the execution of the button operation promotion effect BN that prompts the user to select one of the notification icons IC1 to IC3 by moving the cursor by the operation of 30. Further, the notification effect control pattern CYP0 includes data of an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the stick controller 30 when the button operation promotion effect BN is executed. In this button operation promotion effect BN, the cursor is displayed superimposed on a notification icon with low reliability, for example, as described later, among the notification icons IC1 to IC3.

  The notification effect control pattern CYP1 is a notification icon selection effect SN1 in which the notification icon IC1 is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the selection of the notification icon IC1 by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data for controlling execution. The notification effect control pattern CYP2 is a notification icon selection effect SN2 in which the notification icon IC2 is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the selection of the notification icon IC2 by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data for controlling execution. The notification effect control pattern CYP3 is a notification icon selection effect SN3 in which the notification icon IC3 is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the selection of the notification icon IC3 by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data for controlling execution.

  The notification effect control pattern CYP1-1 executes the reliability notification effect YN1-1 that displays the display image YP1 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC1 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP1-2 is executed as a reliability notification effect YN1-2 for displaying the display image YP2 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC1 is selected by the player pushing the trigger button 31A. It consists of data for. The notification effect control pattern CYP1-3 executes the reliability notification effect YN1-3 for displaying the display image YP3 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC1 is selected by the player pushing the trigger button 31A. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP1-4 executes the reliability notification effect YN1-4 for displaying the display image YP4 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC4 is selected by the push operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do.

  The notification effect control pattern CYP2-1 executes the reliability notification effect YN2-1 that displays the display image YP1 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC2 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP2-2 executes the reliability notification effect YN2-2 in which the display image YP2 is displayed on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC2 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP2-3 executes the reliability notification effect YN2-3 for displaying the display image YP3 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC2 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP2-4 executes the reliability notification effect YN2-4 for displaying the display image YP4 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC2 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do.

  The notification effect control pattern CYP3-1 executes the reliability notification effect YN3-1 in which the display image YP1 is displayed on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC3 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP3-2 executes the reliability notification effect YN3-2 for displaying the display image YP2 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC3 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP3-3 executes the reliability notification effect YN3-3 in which the display image YP3 is displayed on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC3 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do. The notification effect control pattern CYP3-4 executes the reliability notification effect YN3-4 for displaying the display image YP4 on the image display device 5 when the notification icon IC3 is selected by the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player. It consists of data to do.

  The various effect control pattern table 168C only needs to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls during the period when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the big hit medium effect control pattern. Each production control pattern includes, for example, various production control process timer setting values, production control process timer determination values, production display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, end codes, and the like according to the progress of production operations in the big hit gaming state. The contents of the production control, the production control switching timing, and the like may be set in time series.

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect of the notification effect. FIG. 32 shows a configuration example of the notification effect determination table 166 stored in the ROM 121. The notification effect determination table 166 is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the notification effect. In the notification effect determination table 166, the random value SR4 for determining the notification pattern type is assigned to either no notification effect or with the notification effect according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command. .

  When it is decided to execute the notification effect, the button operation promotion effect BN (FIG. 29) is displayed after the decorative symbol variable display is started and before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach display state or the derived display state. The notification effect control pattern CYP0) is started. When the button operation promotion effect BN is started, as shown in FIG. 31A, the image display device 5 operates the stick controller 30 together with the characters “Please select!” ) Is displayed to prompt the player to select. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31B, the image display device 5 includes a television image IC1, which is a notification icon, and a calendar image IC2, together with the characters “5 more seconds” indicating the operation validity period of the stick controller 30. The doll image IC3 and the cursor C that can be moved and displayed in accordance with the tilting operation of the operation stick 30A of the stick controller 30 are displayed. FIG. 31C shows a state in which the cursor C is moved to the display area of the image display device 5 on which the television image IC1 is displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the notification effect, the decorative image is variably displayed on the image display device 5 without displaying the effect image shown in FIG. At that time, for example, the effect image shown in FIG. 31B (however, the cursor C is not displayed and the notification icons IC1, IC2, and IC3 do not blink) are displayed as the background image during variable display of the decorative symbols. Alternatively, another background image different from that shown in FIG. 31B may be displayed. When the effect image shown in FIG. 31B is used as a background image during variable display of decorative symbols, for example, it may be used as a background image during a chance time.

  When the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 is pushed / pulled within the operation valid period of the stick controller 30, the cursor C is displayed when the push / pull operation is performed, according to the display area in the image display device 5. A notification icon selection effect is executed. Here, FIG. 31 shows an example in which only one display area can be selected from the three display areas in which the television image IC1, the calendar image IC2, and the chance image IC3 in the image display device 5 are displayed. Is shown. As the notification icon selection effect is set in the notification effect control pattern table 168B (see FIG. 29), the content of the effect differs for each selected notification icon (effect image). That is, notification icon selection effect SN1 (notification effect control pattern CYP1 in FIG. 29) is executed when the area where TV image IC1 is displayed is selected, and notification is made when the area where calendar image IC2 is displayed is selected. When icon selection effect SN2 (notification effect control pattern CYP2 in FIG. 29) is executed and an area in which the chance image IC3 is displayed is selected, notification icon selection effect SN3 (notification effect control pattern CYP3 in FIG. 29) is executed. The

  Here, FIG. 31 shows an example in which the selected notification icon is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5 as a notification icon selection effect. That is, FIG. 31D shows that the television image IC1 is selected by pushing and pulling the trigger button 31A in a state where the cursor C is positioned in the display area of the image display device 5 on which the television image IC1 is displayed. As a result, the notification icon selection effect SN1 is started, and the television image is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, a reliability notification effect is performed in which a jackpot notice for notifying the reliability of the variable display result “big hit” and a latent suggestion for informing the reliability of the current gaming state to the probability-changing latent state (during latent) are executed. FIG. 31 shows the display image “Intense heat!” (FIG. 31E) for notifying that the reliability of the variable display result for “big hit” is high, or the reliability of the variable display result for “big hit”. An example of reliability notification is shown in which a character of a display image “... The notification effect ends when the reliability notification effect for displaying the display image on the image display device 5 is executed.

  FIG. 33 shows a configuration example of the notification pattern control table 200 stored in the ROM 121. 34 to 36 show a configuration example of a notification pattern table stored in the ROM 121. A combination of a notification icon (effect image) and a notification pattern table is set in the notification pattern control table 200, and is referred to in order to determine a notification pattern table corresponding to the notification icon selected in the button operation promotion effect BN. It is a table. In the notification pattern table, for each lottery result using the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, that is, the non-reach loser, the big hit, and others (neither the non-reach loser nor the big hit) At this time, the selection ratio of the display image displayed on the image display device 5 in the reliability notification effect is set. The lottery result here determines, for example, the current gaming state (for example, whether it is a probable change state or a short-time state), in addition to the lottery result immediately before the start of the variable display of this decorative pattern. There is a lottery result (for example, a lottery result immediately before the start of variable display of decorative symbols when a big jackpot occurs).

  Here, in the notification pattern control table 200 shown in FIG. 33, different notification pattern tables are set for each notification icon depending on whether the gaming state during the notification effect is a non-latent state or a latent state. That is, the notification pattern table selected when the TV image IC1 is selected is the notification pattern table 201A (FIG. 34A) if the gaming state is a non-latent state, and the notification pattern table 201B ( FIG. 34 (B)). The notification pattern table selected when the calendar image IC2 is selected is the notification pattern table 202A (FIG. 35A) if the gaming state is a non-latent state, and the notification pattern table 202B ( FIG. 35 (B)). The notification pattern table selected when the chest image IC3 is selected is the notification pattern table 203A (FIG. 36A) if the gaming state is a non-latent state, and the notification pattern table 203B ( FIG. 36 (B)). As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention is a display image that is used in the notification effect at different ratios based on the determination by the game state determination means (for example, the special symbol normal process in the game control microcomputer 100). Select.

  In FIGS. 34 to 36, it is shown that display images of two types of notifications are set for the jackpot notice and the latent suggestion. In addition, each notification pattern table notifies the fact that the reliability for the “big hit” of the variable display result is high as a total of four display images for each notification type, that is, a display image for jackpot notice. "Heat!" (Display image YP1), the variable display result "....!" Character (display image YP2) notifying that the reliability is low, and a latent suggestion display image As a notification of the fact that the reliability of the current gaming state during the probability change latency is high, the character “displaying YP3” and the fact that the reliability of the current gaming state during the probability change latency is low are notified. This indicates that the character “displayed YP4” is set.

  Here, for example, if the television image IC1 is selected in the button operation promotion effect and the gaming state at that time is non-latent, the notification pattern table 201A (see FIG. 33) is based on the notification pattern control table 200 (see FIG. 33). 34 (A)) is selected. Further, when the lottery result determined before the start of the notification effect is “non-reach lose”, the display image displayed in the reliability notification effect is 5 based on the notification pattern table 201A. %, “···!” Is selected at a rate of 20%, “latent!” Is selected at a rate of 5%, and “high accuracy?” Is selected at a rate of 70%.

  In the notification pattern table, the selection ratio of the display image is different for each lottery result, that is, the display image is selected at a different ratio according to the lottery result. That is, for example, when the lottery result is “non-reach lose”, the selection ratio of the display image indicating the latent indication (“latent!” Or “high probability?”) Is larger than the case of “big hit” or “other”. It is good to set it so that it may become larger than the selection ratio of the display image of a notice ("hot!" "...!"). By setting the selection ratio in this way, in the case of `` non-reach lose '' that does not become a big hit, it is possible to generate a notification effect that detracts from the player's game willingness that the possibility of a big hit might be low It can be suppressed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Here, in the button operation promotion effect, when the operation valid period of the stick controller 30 has passed without the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 being pushed and pulled, the notification effect is not executed.

  FIG. 37 is another explanatory diagram showing an example of the notification effect. When the button operation promotion effect is started, as shown in FIG. 37A, the image display device 5 operates the stick controller 30 together with the characters “Please select!” To select the effect image. An image prompting the user is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the image display device 5 includes a television image IC1 and a calendar image IC2 that are notification icons, together with the characters “5 more seconds” indicating the operation validity period of the stick controller 30. The chest image IC3 and the cursor C that can be moved and displayed in accordance with the tilting operation of the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 are displayed. At this time, the cursor C is displayed in the area of the image display device 5 where the calendar image IC2 is displayed.

  During the operation effective period, for example, as shown in FIG. 37C, the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is operated, and the cursor C moves to an area in the image display device 5 where the television image IC1 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 37D, as a result of the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 being pushed and pulled to select the television image IC1, the notification icon selection effect SN1 is started, and the television image is displayed. Is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 37E, a reliability notification effect is executed, and a display image “Intense heat!” That notifies that the reliability for the “big hit” of the variable display result is high is displayed on the image display device. 5 is displayed.

  On the other hand, when the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 is not pushed / pulled within the operation valid period, the notification effect is not executed as described above.

  Even when the trigger button 31A is not pushed / pulled within the operation effective period, after one area of the plurality of areas in the display screen of the image display device 5 is enlarged and displayed, the big hit or the latent state A display image informing the reliability of the image may be displayed on the image display device 5. The area to be enlarged and displayed at this time is, for example, an area where the cursor C is displayed at the start of the operation valid period. In this case, for example, an operation waiting period different from the operation effective period is provided. The operation waiting period is a period shorter than the operation effective period, and is a period that starts at the same time as the operation effective period and ends before the operation effective period ends. At this time, for example, when the operating rod 30A is not operated at all during the operation waiting period, the cursor C is placed in the area of the image display device 5 where the calendar image IC2 is displayed as shown in FIG. It remains displayed. Thereafter, for example, at the end of the operation waiting period, as shown in FIG. 37 (G), a notification icon selection effect SN2 (see FIG. 29) executed when the calendar image IC2 is selected is executed, and the calendar image is displayed. Is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5. Thereafter, when the trigger button 31A is not pushed / pulled between the end of the operation waiting period and the end of the operation effective period, for example, after the operation effective period ends, as shown in FIG. The degree notification effect is executed, and a display image “high probability?” Is displayed on the image display device 5 to notify that the reliability of the current gaming state is low. Here, the reliability notification effect that is executed when the trigger button 31A is not pushed or pulled within the operation effective period notifies the display image that indicates that the reliability for the big hit is low or the reliability for the latent state is low. The display image selection ratio in the notification pattern table may be set so that the display image to be displayed is displayed on the image display device 5. In this way, the player's willingness to operate the stick controller 30 is increased, leading to an increase in the willingness to participate in the notification effect, and as a result, the gaming interest can be improved.

  When the trigger button 31A is not pushed or pulled within the operation waiting period, a part of the display area of the image display device 5 is enlarged after the operation waiting period, and then the operation is valid after the operation waiting period ends. When the trigger button 31A is pushed / pulled before the period ends, the reliability notification effect may be executed when the push / pull operation of the trigger button 31A is detected or after the operation valid period expires. . That is, when the trigger button 31A is not pushed during the operation waiting period, for example, the area of the television image IC1 displayed on the image display device 5 after the operation waiting period ends is displayed in an enlarged manner. When the trigger button 31A is pushed and pulled within the period from the end to the end of the operation effective period, an image for notifying the reliability of the big hit or the latent state is displayed on the television screen.

  Furthermore, when the trigger button 31A is not pushed or pulled within the operation waiting period, a part of the display area of the image display device 5 is enlarged after the operation waiting period, and then the operation is valid after the operation waiting period ends. When the trigger button 31A is not pushed or pulled until the period ends, the reliability notification effect may not be executed. That is, when the trigger button 31A is not pushed / pulled within the operation effective period, for example, the area of the TV image IC1 displayed on the image display device 5 is enlarged and displayed as it is after the operation waiting period ends. The notification effect ends without being executed.

  In this embodiment, since the notification pattern control table and the notification pattern table shown in FIGS. 33 to 36 are used, any production image of the television image IC1, the calendar image IC2, and the chance image IC3 is selected. In the reliability notification effect, two types of notification, “Large hit notice” or “Hidden suggestion”, can be executed. Here, in the present invention, instead of using the tables shown in FIGS. 33 to 36 used in this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. The notification pattern control table and the notification pattern are set so that the notification type executed in the reliability notification effect for each display area (selection area) of the image display device 5 is either “big hit notice” or “latency suggestion”. A table may be set.

  In the notification pattern control table 300 shown in FIG. 38, the notification pattern table 301A is selected when the television image IC1 is selected and the calendar image IC2 is selected even when the gaming state is non-latent or latent. The pattern table 302A is referred to. On the other hand, the notification pattern control table 300 indicates that when the chance image IC3 is selected, the notification pattern table 303A is referred to when the gaming state is non-latent, and the notification pattern table 303B is referred to when the game state is latent. Yes.

  In the notification pattern table 301A shown in FIG. 39 and the notification pattern table 302A shown in FIG. 40, only the display image of the jackpot notice is set regardless of whether the lottery result is “non-reach lose”, “big hit”, or “other”. Has been. That is, in the reliability notification effect that is executed when the TV image IC1 or the calendar image IC2 is selected, any one of the display images of “huge heat!”, “. A display image that is displayed on the display device 5 and suggests the latency is not displayed. On the other hand, in the notification pattern tables 303A and 303B shown in FIG. 41 or FIG. 42, only the display image indicating the latent suggestion is set regardless of whether the lottery result is “non-reach lose”, “big hit”, or “other”. Yes. That is, in the reliability notification effect that is executed when the chest image IC3 is selected, any one of the display images “latent!”, “High accuracy?”, And “???” is displayed on the image display device 5. The display image of the jackpot notice is not displayed.

  In this way, by limiting the notification type to either the big hit announcement or the latent suggestion for each effect image, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from becoming complicated. In addition, the player who wants the jackpot notice can select the effect of the jackpot notice, and the player who wants the latent suggestion can select the effect of the hint suggestion. Since the notification effect can be provided, the game entertainment can be improved.

  Here, the embodiment described below will be described using an example in which the notification pattern control table 200 and the notification pattern tables 201A, 201B, 202A, 202B, 203A, and 203B shown in FIGS. 33 to 36 are used. If the tables shown in FIGS. 38 to 41 are used instead of the tables shown in FIGS. 33 to 36, the presence / absence of notification effects in the notification setting process (see FIG. 52) described later is determined. The table used in the processing (step S513) is replaced with the table of FIG. 38 instead of the table of FIG. 33, and the table to be set (see step S516 or S517 of FIG. 52) is replaced with the table of FIGS. It becomes a table of FIGS.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 42, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 42 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, for example, a plurality of types of states 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. A 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 that are used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, for example. 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. 3 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 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining timing for switching effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control for. The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character
Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), LCD drive circuit, and the like may be included.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for receiving various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the stick controller 30, and effect control. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the substrate 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is 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 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop. When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 43 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to detect input from the switches 21, 22A, 22B, 23, etc. via the switch circuit 110. The state of the signal is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, 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 main random number value update process for updating at least a part of the 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 and setting of 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. In the normal symbol process, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic state or in the short time state, the setting is made to increase the possibility that the game ball will enter the second start winning opening as compared to the normal state. And control is performed. For example, when the state is the probability variation state or the short-time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol variable display time to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the normal symbol variable display in each regular game. Control for improving the probability that the result is “per normal” than in the normal state, the tilting time of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” For example, a control for making the length longer than that in the normal state, a control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state, or a setting for performing a combination of these controls is performed.

  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. When the command control process is finished, the game control timer interrupt process is finished after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 43 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 45, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first reserved storage number that is the number of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. Is determined to be a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the first reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 43 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S206 is executed, the total pending storage number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S207). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S208). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S209). . The reserved memory count notification command set in this way follows the first start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 43 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the process of step S209 is executed, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. Is determined (step S210). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S210; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S210; Yes), it is the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S211). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S211 (step S211; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S211; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S212). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S213). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S214). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S215). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 43 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the process of step S215 is executed, the total reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (step S216), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory number count value. Then, the “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S217). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S218). . The reserved memory count notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 43 after the special symbol process process is completed. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. After executing the start winning determination process as described above, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 44 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  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, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not a first start condition for starting or a second start condition for starting a special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether the variable display result of the special symbol, the decorative symbol, the color symbol or the like is controlled as the “big hit” in the big hit gaming state. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol and the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, based on a pre-determined result whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, a reach determined result whether or not the variable display state of the decorative design is a reach display state, etc. A process of determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types in accordance with the determination result of the variation pattern type, and the like are included.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and after the special symbol starts variable display. It includes a process for measuring the elapsed time. It is also determined whether the elapsed time thus measured has reached the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern. When the variable display time is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for performing settings and a process for performing settings for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 are included. Note that the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative design is specified. When the display time is reached, the determined decorative design may be confirmed by completely stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative design without receiving the effect control command from the main board 11. In the special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special chart process flag is set. Is updated to “4”. In the case of a small hit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, an upper limit of a period during which the big prize opening is in an open state may be set corresponding to the setting of the maximum number of big prize opening times. As an example, when the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big winning opening is set to “15” corresponding to the 15 round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. On the other hand, if the maximum value for the number of times a big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. Set to.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a closed state, the process etc. which stop supply of the drive signal with respect to a predetermined solenoid should just be performed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state by the effect electric parts such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. Various processes corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, the process of waiting until the waiting time has elapsed, the process of setting the time flag when it is decided to control to the time reduction state, setting the number of time reductions, etc. Includes the process of setting. In the probability variation latent state, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same background on the image display device 5, for example, for 100 rotations (until the time reduction state ends). Here, when it is determined to be controlled to the probability variation latency state, for example, at the end of the big hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets the probability variation latency flag and is internally in the probability variation state. A common performance that is difficult to recognize or unrecognizable to be in a probabilistic state is executed. Also, when the big hit is completed, the same effect as that in the probability variation latent state is executed.

  The small hit process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit process includes a process for setting the big prize opening to be in an open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, and the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in an open state. And a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of a round in which the winning a prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum winning opening opening number (for example, twice).

  Here, the small hit is a hit that is allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened compared to the big win (for example, two times of 0.1 second opening), and the small hit game ends. The game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the probability variation state to the normal state or from the normal state to the certain variation state. In addition to the small hits, there is a sudden probable big hit, but sudden probable big hits are allowed up to a small number of times that the big winning opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (for example, 0.1 seconds is released twice). However, the big winning opening is a big hit with a very short opening time, and the game state after the big hit game is shifted to the probable change state. That is, by doing in this way, it appears to the player as if it has suddenly entered a probable state. Further, in this embodiment, a common effect (for example, an effect in which the background of the image display device 5 is common) is executed for the small hit and the suddenness. That is, for example, in the case of small hit and surprise, such as the background displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design after the effect or opening control of the big winning opening is over The production is the same.

  In this way, the small win and the sudden probability change big hit are common effects and the opening pattern of the big prize opening is the same, so that if the big winning opening is opened twice for 0.1 seconds, Since the player cannot recognize whether it is a small hit or a sudden probability change big hit, the player can expect a high probability state (probability change state), and can improve the interest of the game.

  FIG. 46 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. 46, the CPU 103 first sums the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number based on, for example, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. It is determined whether or not the total pending storage number as a value is “0” (step S241). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S241; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S242). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

  Following the processing of step S242, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved storage number count value, the total reserved storage number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C uses the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S243). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S242 is “first” or “second” (step S244).

  If it is determined in step S244 that the start data is “first” (step S244; first), a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In response to the establishment of the 1 start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (step S245). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S244 that the start data is “second” (step S244; second), a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. In response to the establishment of the second start condition, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S246).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S245 and S246, the hold data is read from the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start-up data read in step S242 (step S247). For example, when the start data is “first”, as the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a random value for determining the special figure display result The numerical data indicating MR1 and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read out. On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is used for determining the special figure display result. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read out.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S247, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start data is decremented by 1, and the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number “ The stored contents of the pending data stored in the entries corresponding to “1” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S248). For example, when the start data is “first”, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored content of the held data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. Let On the other hand, when the start data is “second”, the second reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the stored contents of the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B are stored one entry at a time. Shift to the top.

  Following the processing of step S248, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the start data is selected and set as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. (Step S249). For example, if the start data is “first”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A is set as a use table, while if the start data is “second”, FIG. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in B) is set as a use table. The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 read in step S247 matches the big hit determination value data. It is determined whether or not (step S250).

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit decision value data in step S250 (step S250; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S251). ). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S252). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read in step S247, the jackpot type is set to “normal” or “probable change” by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S252. ”Or“ Sudden Probability ”is determined as one of the big hit types (step S253). When the special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S246, the big hit type determination random number MR2 is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type determination table 131. Therefore, the jackpot type will not be determined as “surprising”. In the process of step S253, the jackpot type buffer value may be set to any one of “0” to “2” corresponding to the determined jackpot type.

  After the process of step S253 is executed, the maximum value of the number of times of winning a prize opening is set (step S254). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), if the jackpot type buffer value set in step S253 is either “0” or “1”, the maximum value of the number of winning prize openings is set to 15 times. Set to “15” corresponding to the open game. The jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” when the jackpot type determined at step S253 is “normal”, and when the jackpot type determined at step S253 is “probable change”, “ 1 ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value set in step S253 is “2”, the maximum value for the number of times that the big winning opening is opened is set to “2” corresponding to the twice-open game. The jackpot type buffer value is set to “2” when the jackpot type determined in step S253 is “surprise”. In addition, instead of setting in the process of step S254 above, the maximum value of the number of times that the big winning opening is opened is set, for example, in the special symbol stop process (see step S113 in FIG. 44) when shifting to the big hit state. It may be.

  If the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit decision value data in step S250 (step S250; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit (S2501), and the small hit (step S2501; Yes). ) Is set for a small hit flag (step S2502), and when it is not a small hit (step S2501; No), the process proceeds to step S255 described later.

  When it is not a small hit (step S2501; No), or after executing the process of step S2502, or after executing the process of step S254, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the result of the big hit type Corresponding to the determination result, a confirmed special symbol is set (step S255). As an example, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 does not match the big hit decision value data in step S250, the loss pattern corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost” The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the big hit decision value data in step S250, “1”, “3”, which become big hit symbols, according to the big hit type decision result in step S253. , One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “normal”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the two round big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S255, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S256), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S241 (step S241; Yes), a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S257), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 48 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. 48, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probable change state or a short-time state, a variation special figure designation buffer value, and a big hit Based on the type buffer value, in accordance with the table selection setting shown in FIG. 15G, as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, jackpot variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 135B, 136A, 136B, One of 137A and 137B is selected and set (step S262). Here, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified from the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the gaming control flag setting unit 152.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S2611). When the small hit flag is on (step S2611; Yes), the small hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 16 is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of small hit variation pattern types. Is set (step S2612). When the small hit flag is off (step S2611; No), the table selection setting shown in FIG. Accordingly, one of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbols is set to the reach display state (step S263). At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number is specified by reading the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S264). Subsequently, the random value MR3 for reach determination is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S265). Then, based on the reach determination random value MR3 extracted in step S265, the presence or absence of the reach state is determined by referring to one of the reach determination tables 132A to 132C set in step S263 (step S266). .

  Following the processing in step S266, it is determined whether the determination result in step S266 is the variable display mode “reach” or “non-reach” (step S267). At this time, if the determination result is “reach” as the variable display mode (step S267; reach), based on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state, FIG. Reach variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C as use tables for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the determination result in step S266 is a determination result in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S267; non-reach), the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability change state, and 13A to 13C as usage tables for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types according to the table selection setting as shown in FIG. ) To select and set any one of the non-reach fluctuation pattern type determination tables 133A to 133C (step S269).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S262, S268, and S269, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S270). Then, based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S270, by referring to the use table set in any one of steps S262, S268, S269, the variation pattern type is selected from any of a plurality of types. (Step S271). As an example, when one of the big hit variation pattern type determination tables 135A, 136A, and 137A shown in FIGS. 15A, 15C, and 15E is selected and set in step S262, in step S270. Based on the extracted random value MR4 or the like, the variation pattern type CA3-1 of “normal reach”, the variation pattern type CA3-2 of “super reach”, or the like may be determined. Thus, in this embodiment, when the big hit type is “normal” or “probability change”, when the change pattern type is determined in step S271, which reach effect is to be executed among normal reach and super reach? Decisions are made. As another example, when any one of the reach loss variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134C shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C is selected and set in step S268, the random number value extracted in step S270. Based on MR4 or the like, it is determined as either “normal reach” variation pattern type CA2-1 or “superreach” variation pattern type CA2-2. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”, when the variation pattern type is determined in step S271, either reach of normal reach or super reach is determined. It is determined whether to execute the production.

  Here, in the processes of steps S270 and S271, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition. Whether to determine the type, or 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 Regardless, the variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like. Further, in the processing of steps S270 and S271, regardless of the determination result of the presence / absence of the reach display state in step S266, numerical data indicating the common random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern type is used to perform the processing by a common processing module. The variation pattern type can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S271, the variation pattern type may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S271 in this way, as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type, FIGS. ) Shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, and the large variation pattern determination tables 139A and 139B shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B are selected and set. (Step S272). Subsequently, a random value MR5 for determining a variation pattern is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S273). Then, based on the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern extracted in step S273, the variation pattern determination table set in step S272 is referred to determine which one of the plurality of types of variation patterns is selected. This is performed (step S274). As an example, when the variation pattern type CA3-1 or variation pattern type CA3-2 is determined in step S271, the big hit variation pattern determination table 139A shown in FIG. 18 is selected and set in step S272. If the variation pattern type is CA3-2 of “super reach”, one of the variation pattern PA5-1 to variation pattern PA5-4 is selected based on the random value MR5 in step S274. Thus, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern type CA3-2 is determined, when the variation pattern is determined in step S274, the determination of the presence / absence of a specific effect that becomes a “pseudo sequence”, the “pseudo sequence” For example, determination of the number of pseudo-continuations when executing a specific effect is performed.

  Here, in the processing of steps S273 and S274, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A when the first start condition is satisfied. Whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied Instead, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the common random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. Further, in the processing of steps S273 and S274, the numerical value data indicating the common random number MR5 used for determining the variation pattern is used to change by the common processing module regardless of the determination result of the presence / absence of the reach display state in step S266. The pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types. As an example, in the process of step S274, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to the determination table stored at the address of the ROM 101 set in the determination table pointer.

  Following the determination of the variation pattern in step S274, a special symbol variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S275). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is set so as to start the variable display of the special symbol (step S276). 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 by 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 by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After executing the process of step S276, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the variable symbol variable display start are performed (step S277). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by a transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 Stored in the designated buffer area. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sequentially issues a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to transmit, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. When the setting in step S277 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 43 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command are sequentially transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S277, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S278), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  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. 49 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, a random number update process is executed (step S402), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 among various random values used for effect control is displayed by software. Update. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings.

  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 off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, 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 S405, an effect control process is executed (step S406). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  In the command analysis process of step S405, when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, the reserved memory display for updating the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display unit 5H of the image display device 5 is received. An update process may be executed. In this reserved memory display update process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 by, for example, checking the effect control command stored in the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is reception. At this time, if no pending storage number notification command is received, the pending storage display update process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a pending storage number notification command has been received, it is determined whether a decrease in the pending storage number is designated or an increase is designated by the pending storage number notification command. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control only needs to be able to specify the number of reserved memories based on the value of the variable display hold counter (variable display hold count value) provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. In this case, the pending storage count notified by the pending storage count notification command is compared with the variable display pending count value, and if the notified pending storage count is larger, it is determined that the increase in the pending storage count is designated. On the other hand, if the notified number of reserved memories is smaller, it may be determined that a decrease in the number of reserved memories is designated.

  Then, when a decrease in the number of reserved memories is designated, a hold display decrease update setting for updating the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display unit 5H is performed in response to the decrease in the number of reserved memories. In this hold display reduction update setting, for example, one of the display parts changed to the opaque color display in the start winning memory display unit 5H (for example, the leftmost display part of the display parts that are in the opaque color) The display setting for moving the display in each display part to the next one by one is performed. At this time, the display setting for returning one of the display parts that have been changed to the predetermined opaque color display (for example, the rightmost display part of the display parts that have become opaque color) to the transparent color display is also performed. Done. Further, in the hold display reduction update setting, the variable display hold count value may be updated by 1. After performing such a hold display reduction update setting, the hold storage display update process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if an increase in the number of reserved memories is designated, it is determined whether or not any of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command has been received. To do. Here, it is determined whether or not the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command has been received in the command analysis processing in step S405, and any of the start opening prize designation commands is received. When it is determined that there is a command, a command reception flag corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command may be set to an on state. As an example, when the first start opening prize designation command is received, the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is set to ON, while when the second start opening prize designation command is received, the second start opening prize designation command is set. Sets the specified command reception flag to the on state. In this case, if either the first start opening prize designation command reception flag or the second start opening prize designation command reception flag is on, it may be determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received.

  When it is determined that the start opening prize designation command has not been received, the start opening prize designation for updating the hold memory display in the starting prize storage display section 5H corresponding to the absence of the starting opening prize designation is not made. Display update settings are made. In the display update setting when the start opening prize is not specified, for example, blue display (display color corresponding to establishment of the first start condition) or red display (display corresponding to establishment of the second start condition) on the start prize storage display unit 5H. Display setting for changing all of the display parts that are colored) to gray display, and display for changing one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display unit 5H to gray display Settings are made. After performing such a display update setting when no start opening winning designation is made, the on-hold storage display update process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the start opening prize designation command has been received, the received start opening prize designation command is determined depending on, for example, whether or not the first start opening prize designation command reception flag is on. It is determined whether or not it is a first start opening winning designation command. At this time, if it is determined that the command is the first start opening prize designation command, the first hold display for updating the hold memory display in the start prize memory display unit 5H corresponding to the increase in the first hold memory number. An incremental update setting is made. In this first hold display increase update setting, for example, the first start by the game ball having entered one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H into the first start winning opening. Display setting for changing to blue display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such first hold display increase update setting, the hold storage display update process ends. If it is determined that the command is the second start opening prize designation command, the second hold for updating the hold memory display in the start prize memory display area 5H corresponding to the increase in the second hold memory number. Display increase update setting is performed. In the second hold display increase / update setting, for example, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is used for the second start due to the game ball entering the second start winning opening. Display setting for changing to red display is performed according to the establishment of the condition. After performing such second hold display increase update setting, the hold storage display update process ends.

  In this way, before receiving the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11, either the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command serving as the starting opening winning designation command is normally performed. 1st hold display increase update setting and 2nd hold display increase update setting are performed. At this time, in the start winning memory display unit 5H, the first reserved memory number that is the number of stored data in the first special figure storage unit 151A based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition are established. The second reserved memory number that is the stored number of the hold data in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be displayed in an identifiable manner.

  On the other hand, the reserved memory count notification command transmitted from the main board 11 notifies the increase of the reserved memory count, and becomes the start slot winning designation command before receiving the reserved memory count notification command. When neither a winning designation command nor a second starting opening winning designation command is received, display update setting is performed when no starting opening winning designation is specified. At this time, the display mode of the hold storage display in the start winning storage display unit 5H is changed to a predetermined display mode. For example, by setting the display mode of the hold memory display to gray, the total hold memory number can be specified, but the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number can be displayed so that they cannot be specified. After that, when the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, if the start opening winning designation command is normally received, the first hold display increase update setting and the second hold display increase update setting are set. By performing either one, it is possible to add a new display corresponding to the received start opening winning designation command while maintaining the display mode in the display portion which is displayed in gray. As an example, when the reserved memory number notification command is received after the first start opening winning designation command is normally received, the first hold display increase update setting is performed, thereby winning the first start winning opening A blue display corresponding to is added.

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Run.

  The variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation start waiting process is provided in the image display device 5 depending on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in each of the displayed “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol displays 5L, 5C, and 5R and variable display of color symbols in the color symbol display area This includes processing to make a decision. It should be noted that the process of determining whether or not to start decorative display or the like of the decorative pattern is not based on whether or not either the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received, but a variation pattern designation It may be performed depending on whether or not a command is received. At this time, if it is determined that variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative symbols and color symbols, the final decorative symbols, temporary stop symbols, pseudo A process for determining a continuous pattern and the like is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, a symbol variation control pattern or the like is set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation process, various control data are read from the symbol variation control pattern or the like corresponding to the value of the representation control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the representation control timer setting unit 192. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production 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 decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The decorative symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “4” when the variable display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”. Is done. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the effect processing during the big hit control, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is set, and an effect image based on the set contents is displayed on the image display device 5. Are displayed in the display area, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by output of sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps 9 and 9 are output by output of illumination signals to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various effect operations in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED, is included. In this embodiment, in the big hit control production process, the big hit production effect (story production) having continuity with the big hit production effect and the story executed during the previous 15 round big hit state can be executed. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” in response to, for example, receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state ("normal big hit", "probable big hit", "surprise") or the small hit gaming state is set, and an effect based on the setting contents Displaying an image on the display area of the image display device 5, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound control board 13, and outputting an illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 Includes a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Further, in the ending effect process, setting for changing the effect mode may be performed in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability changing state or the short time state. For example, when the 15-round big hit state ends after the variable display result is “big hit” for the “normal” big hit type, the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 168A is changed so that the effect mode is reduced to a short time. By doing so, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed. In addition, the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 168A is changed so as to enter the effect mode during the probability change when the 15-round big hit state is ended after the variable display result becomes the “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type. By doing so, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed. Further, when the two-round big hit state is ended after the variable display result is “big hit” with the “big hit” big hit type, the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 167 is changed so as to be in the sudden hit mode. Thus, the display mode of the background image and the display mode of the decorative pattern may be changed. Furthermore, when the round 15 big hit ends and shifts to the probabilistic latent state, the background image is changed by changing the selection setting of the symbol variation control pattern table 168A so as to be the same effect as the effect mode in the short time. You may change the display mode and the display mode of the decorative pattern. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command (step S501).

  As an example, in the process of step S501, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a non-reach loss variation pattern. At this time, if the non-reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, the final stop symbol determination table 160A shown in FIG. 21A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the decorative symbol to be the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160A. Next, the final stop symbol determination table 160B shown in FIG. 21B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-2, the decorative symbol to be the right final stop symbol FZ1-2 is determined by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 160B. At this time, based on the combination of the left final stop symbol FZ1-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ1-2, by referring to the left / right output determination table 161 as shown in FIG. It is determined which of a plurality of types. Thereafter, the final stop symbol determination table 160C shown in FIG. 21C is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, a random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, based on the extracted random number value SR1-3 and the left / right outcome type DC1-1, the final stop symbol determination table 160C is referred to determine a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ1-3.

  In this way, if it is a non-reach loss variation pattern, refer to the final stop symbol determination tables 160A to 160C and the left / right outcome determination table 161 to determine the decorative symbols to be the left middle right final stop symbols FZ1-1 to FZ1-3. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols does not become a reach combination or a jackpot combination, and even if it is other than a reach combination or a jackpot combination, the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 shown in FIG. The chance of chances TC1 to TC4 shown in FIG. 4B, and further, a fixed non-reach combination as shown in FIG.

  As another example, in the process of step S501, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a reach-loss variation pattern. At this time, if the reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, the final stop symbol determination table 162A shown in FIG. 24A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR1-1, the same decorative symbols that become the left final stop symbol FZ2-1 and the right final stop symbol FZ2-2 are displayed. decide. Next, a final stop symbol determination table 162B shown in FIG. 24B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 162B based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number values SR1-3, the decorative symbols that become the left and right final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 and the middle final stop symbol FZ2- The design difference from the decorative design of 3 is determined. In accordance with the symbol difference determined in this way, a decorative symbol to be the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 is determined.

  Thus, when the reach loss variation pattern is designated, first, using the final stop symbol determination table 162A, “left” other than the “middle” ornament symbol display portion 5C from which the ornament symbol is finally derived and displayed. The right and left final stop symbols FZ2-1 and FZ2-2 that are derived and displayed on the “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L and 5R are determined. After that, using the final stop symbol determination table 162B, the ornament symbol that becomes the middle final stop symbol FZ2-3 and the left and right final stop symbol FZ2- in the “medium” ornament symbol display portion 5C from which the ornament symbol is finally derived and displayed. 1, the design difference with the decorative design to be FZ2-2 is determined, and the decorative design to be the middle final stop design FZ2-3 is determined according to the determined design difference.

  As yet another example, in the process of step S501, whether the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is one of the variation patterns PF1-1 to PF1-4 that become the sudden hit variation pattern, or the sudden hit variation It is determined whether the variation pattern is other than the pattern. At this time, if a sudden large hit variation pattern is designated, the final stop symbol determination table 163C shown in FIG. 25C is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163C on the basis of the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ4-1 and FZ4- that become any one of the chance chances TC1 to TC4 are obtained. 2, The combination of FZ4-3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. In addition, when a sudden large hit variation pattern is designated, a decorative pattern that is another non-reach loss combination may be determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. In addition, when a sudden big hit variation pattern is designated, a decorative design that is a reach-losing combination may be determined as a confirmed decorative design.

  When a variation pattern other than the sudden hit big hit variation pattern is specified, depending on the big hit type notified by the variable display result notification command, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a normal big hit combination, or the fixed decorative symbol that becomes a probable big hit combination Is determined. At this time, when the notified jackpot type is “normal”, the final stop symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 25A is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, by referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163A based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random value SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which are any of the normal jackpot combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern. On the other hand, when the notified jackpot type is “probability change”, it is determined whether to use the normal jackpot combination or the probability change jackpot combination depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot promotion effect. Also good. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed after determining whether the normal big hit combination or the probability variation big hit combination. In this case, when the notified jackpot type is “probable change” and the determined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is determined, it may be determined to execute the jackpot promotion effect. When determining the final decorative symbol for the normal jackpot combination, the final decorative symbol determination table 163A shown in FIG. 25A may be used to determine the final decorative symbol, as in the case where the jackpot type is “normal”. . When determining a definite decorative symbol for a probable big hit combination, a final stop symbol determining table 163B shown in FIG. 25B is selected and set as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1-1 for determining the first final stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the final stop symbol determination table 163B on the basis of the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR1-1, the left middle right final stop symbols FZ3-1, FZ3-2, FZ3, which become one of the probable big hit combinations, are obtained. The combination of -3 is determined as a confirmed decorative pattern.

  After executing the process of step S501, a temporary stop symbol is determined (step S502). As an example, in the process of step S502, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern for executing a “pseudo-continuous” specific effect. If a variation pattern for executing the “pseudo-run” specific effect is designated, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “pseudo-run” specific effect are specified. The combination of decorative symbols to be displayed in a temporary stop is determined for all of the above. At this time, the number of quasi-continuous re-variations corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable M. For example, when the variation pattern PA1-4 shown in FIG. 11 is designated, “1” as the number of re-variations of pseudo-groups is set in the variable M.

  After setting the variable M, the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A shown in FIG. 26A is selected as a use table. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR3-1 for determining the first pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number SR3-1, by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165A that is a use table, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ2 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ2-2, and KZ2-3 are determined. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable M is “1”. At this time, if the value of the variable M is “1”, the determination of the decorative symbol to be displayed for temporary stop is completed.

  When the value of the variable M is other than “1”, the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B shown in FIG. 26B is selected as a use table after updating the value of the variable M to be decremented by 1. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR3-2 for determining the second pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165B serving as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR3-2, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ3 that is one of the pseudo consecutive chance points GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ3-2 and KZ3-3 are determined. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the variable M is “1”. At this time, if the value of the variable M is “1”, the determination of the decorative symbol to be displayed for temporary stop is completed.

  Further, when the value of the variable M is other than “1”, the variable M is updated so that the value of the variable M is decremented by 1, and then the temporary stop symbol determination table 165C shown in FIG. 26C is selected as the use table. To do. Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR3-3 for determining the third pseudo-temporary temporary stop symbol is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. Then, referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table 165C serving as a use table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value SR3-3, the left middle right temporary stop symbol KZ4 that becomes one of the pseudo consecutive chance points GC1 to GC8. -1, KZ4-2, and KZ4-3 are determined. At this time, the value of the variable M is always “1”, and the determination of the decorative design to be displayed temporarily is completed.

  After executing the process of step S502, a notification setting process is executed (step S503). FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of the notification setting process executed in step S503 of FIG. In this notification setting process, first, a notification effect determination table 166 shown in FIG. 32 is selected and set as a use table (step S511 in FIG. 52). Subsequently, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR4 for determining the notification pattern type is extracted from a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S512). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 extracted in step S512, the notification effect determination table 166 is referred to determine whether there is no notification effect or there is a notification effect depending on the variation pattern. (Step S513). At this time, if it is determined that there is no notification effect (step S514; Yes), the notification setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a notification effect (step S514; No), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is latent (step S515). Whether or not it is in the latent state is determined based on whether or not the latent probability variation flag indicating that it is in the latent probability variation state provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is in the on state. If it is not latent (step S515; No), the notification pattern tables 201A, 202A, 203A (see FIGS. 34 to 36) are set as usage tables (step S516). On the other hand, if it is in the latent state (step S515; Yes), the notification pattern tables 201B, 202B, and 203B (see FIGS. 34 to 36) are set as usage tables. Thereafter, numerical data indicating the random value SR5 is extracted (step S518). Note that the non-latent state is specifically a short-time state after the 15 round round big hit (excluding “probability big hit” and “surprise”), or a normal state after the end of the sudden or small hit state. State.

  After extracting the numerical data indicating the random value SR5 in step S518, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR5, referring to the use table set in step S516 or step S517, the notification pattern for each effect image (Display image) is determined (step S519). In order to prevent the determined notification pattern from being synchronized, for example, the distribution of the determination value is different for each notification pattern table, or a different random number value is used for each notification pattern table. It is desirable to make the maximum value different.

  When the notification pattern is determined in step S519, for example, the notification pattern determined for each effect image is set in the notification pattern buffer shown in FIG. 53 provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 (step S520). ), The notification setting process is terminated. In FIG. 53, the display image YP3 (latent!) For the television image IC1, the display image YP1 (extremely hot!) For the calendar image IC2, and the display image YP4 (high accuracy?) For the chance image IC3. ) Is set.

  After performing the notification setting process in step S503 shown in FIG. 51, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S504). For example, the production control CPU 120 corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 168A shown in FIG. Select or set as the usage pattern. At this time, when a plurality of types of symbol variation control pattern tables 168A are prepared in accordance with a plurality of performance modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1, they are stored in the symbol variation control pattern table 168A corresponding to the current performance mode. Any one of the symbol variation control patterns may be selected as a usage pattern. Thereby, even if it is the same variation pattern, for example, the production mode in the pachinko machine 1 is any of a plurality of production modes such as a normal production mode, a production mode during probability change, a production mode during a short time, and a surprise mode. Depending on whether it is present, the display mode of the background image, the display mode of the decorative design, and the like can be varied. In addition, in the production mode, there is a mode for executing a common production for the above-mentioned probability variation big hit and a non-probability variation big hit, and a mode for executing a common production for small hit and sudden hit. included.

  Also, in the process of step S504, the notification pattern is stored in the notification effect control pattern table 168B shown in FIG. 29 corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the notification pattern determined in step S519 of FIG. One of the plurality of types of notification effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Following the processing in step S504, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the effect control process timer setting value indicated in the symbol variation control pattern set in step S504. Is set (step S505). Then, for example, by supplying a display control command corresponding to the effect display control data included in the design variation control pattern to the display control unit 123, the “left”, “middle”, “right” provided in the image display device 5 are provided. Is set for starting the variation of various symbols in the image display device 5 such as starting variable display of the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R (step S506). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation processing (step S507), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1), and then updates the updated effect control process timer value to a predetermined variable display time elapsed determination value. It is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed by comparing with (for example, “0”) (step S541).

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), the operation effective period is determined by comparing the updated effect control process timer value with a predetermined operation effective period elapsed determination value. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed (step S542).

  When the operation valid period has elapsed (step S542; Yes), the process proceeds to step S547. Here, during the period from the start of the operation valid period to the end, the determination in step S542 is “No”. In addition, the operation effective period start timing comes after the image shown in FIG. 31A is displayed on the image display device 5 after the start of variable display of decorative symbols. Furthermore, when the notification effect is not executed, the determination in step S542 is always “Yes” during the variable display of the decorative symbol. If the operation valid period has not elapsed (step S542; No), it is determined whether or not a tilting operation on the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 by the player has been detected (step S543). The tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A is detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the tilting direction sensor unit 32 to the effect control board 12. When the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A is not detected in step S543 (step S543; No), the process proceeds to step S545. If a tilting operation on the operating rod 30A is detected in step S543 (step S543; Yes), the display position of the cursor C displayed on the image display device 5 is changed (step S544). That is, the process of step S544 is performed by changing the coordinate position in the display screen of the image display device 5 of the cursor C managed by the effect control CPU 120 according to which direction the operation stick 30A is operated. This is a process of moving the cursor C to the coordinate position, that is, displaying the cursor C at the coordinate position in the display screen of the image display device 5 managed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a push / pull operation of the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 by the player has been detected (step S545). The push / pull operation of the trigger button 31A is detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the trigger sensor 35A to the effect control board 12. Here, if the cursor C does not exist in the area where the notification icon is displayed, the determination in step S545 is “No”. If the push / pull operation of the trigger button 31A is not detected in step S545 (step S545; No), the process proceeds to step S547. If a push / pull instruction for the trigger button 31A is detected in step S545 (step S545; Yes), at the timing when the operation is detected, corresponding to the notification icon designated by the cursor C, Any one of the notification effect control pattern CYP1 to the notification effect control pattern CYP3 is selected and set as a use pattern (step S546).

  As an example, in the process of step S546, for example, when the cursor C designates the television image IC1 at the timing when the push instruction of the trigger button 31A by the player is detected, the notification effect is used for the notification icon selection effect. The control pattern CYP1 is selected and set as a usage pattern. Also, the display pattern YP3 corresponding to the television image IC1 is read with reference to the notification pattern buffer (see FIG. 53). After that, the notification effect control pattern table 168B (see FIG. 29) is referred to, and the notification effect control patterns CYP1-3 are selected and set as usage patterns for reliability notification. Thereafter, after the operation effective period has elapsed, the television image IC1 is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5, and then the display image “latent!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 and the notification effect ends. The start timing of the enlarged display of the television image IC1 on the image display device 5 may be the time when the trigger button 31A is pushed or pulled instead of after the operation valid period has elapsed.

  In addition, when the cursor C designates the calendar image IC2 at the timing when the trigger instruction of the trigger button 31A by the player is detected, the notification effect control pattern CYP2 is selected as the usage pattern for the notification icon selection effect. Set. Also, the display pattern YP1 corresponding to the calendar image IC2 is read with reference to the notification pattern buffer (see FIG. 53). Then, the notification effect control pattern table 168B (see FIG. 29) is referred to, and the notification effect control pattern CYP2-1 is selected and set as a use pattern for reliability notification. Then, after the operation effective period has elapsed, the calendar image IC2 is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5, and then the display image “Intense heat!” Is displayed on the image display device 5 (step S547), and the notification effect ends.

  Further, when the cursor C designates the chance image IC3 at the timing when the player presses the trigger button 31A, the notification effect control pattern CYP3 is selected as the use pattern for the notification icon selection effect. Set. Also, the display image YP4 corresponding to the chest image IC3 is read with reference to the notification pattern buffer (see FIG. 53). Then, the notification effect control pattern table 168B (see FIG. 29) is referred to, and the notification effect control pattern CYP3-4 is selected and set as a usage pattern for reliability notification. Thereafter, after the operation effective period has elapsed, the chest image IC3 is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5, and then the display image “high probability?” Is displayed on the image display device 5 and the notification effect is ended.

  When the push / pull operation of the trigger button 31A by the player is not detected in the process of step S545 (step S543; No), or when the trigger button 31A is not pushed by the player within the operation valid period ( After executing the processing of step S545; No) and step S546, for example, based on the production control process timer value, the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the decorative design (or remaining until the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed) The production control is set according to (time) (step S547).

  As an example, in the process of step S547, any timer is compared by comparing a timer determination value indicated by various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a notification effect control pattern with an effect control process timer value. It is determined whether or not the determination value is met. If any timer determination value is matched, various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value is read. At this time, when the display control data is read, the display control command created according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123, and when the voice control data is read, the voice The sound effect signal created according to the control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and when the lamp control data is read, the illumination signal created according to the lamp control data is transmitted to the lamp control board 14. You can do it.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), the decorative symbol stop command reception waiting time is set by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer (step S541). S550). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the process at the end of the decorative symbol variation (step S551), the process during the decorative symbol variation is terminated.

  FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation end process executed in step S163 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation end process, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction), for example, and then determines that the updated effect control process timer value has passed the predetermined command waiting time. It is determined whether or not the decorative symbol stop command reception waiting time has elapsed by comparing with a value (eg, “0”) (step S561).

  If the decorative symbol stop command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S561 (step S561; No), it is determined whether or not a decorative symbol stop command has been received (step S562). At this time, if the decorative symbol stop command is not received (step S562; No), the decorative symbol variation end process is terminated. On the other hand, if a decorative symbol stop command is received (step S562; Yes), for example, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, so that “left” provided in the image display device 5 is provided. , “Middle” and “right” decorative symbols are displayed on all of the decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5C, and 5R, and settings are made to confirm the variable display result of the decorative symbols (step S563).

  Next, for example, based on a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S564). At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” (step S564; Yes), the winning start designation command reception waiting time is set by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer (step S564). S565). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during jackpot control (step S566), and then the decorative symbol variation end process ends.

  If the variable display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S564 (step S564; No), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” (step S568), and the decorative symbol variation End processing is terminated.

  If the decorative symbol stop command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S561 (step S561; Yes), a predetermined error process (step S567) is executed, and then the decorative symbol variation end process is terminated.

  According to the embodiment described above, there is a possibility that the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed after the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol before the start of the reach effect or before the derivation display becomes “big hit”, and the current gaming state Can display a display image for notifying the possibility of being in the probability variation latent.

  Here, the selection ratio of the display image displayed on the image display device 5 as a result of the notification effect is different for each effect image selected by the player during the button operation promotion effect, and the notification effect (variable display) starts. It depends on the lottery result decided before. Therefore, it is possible to increase the willingness to select an effect image for the player, and to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, when the player does not operate the stick controller 30, the reliability of the result of the notification effect, that is, the probability of “big hit” when a display image indicating the possibility of “big hit” is displayed, When the display image indicating the possibility that the gaming state is the latent state is displayed, the display pattern selection ratio of the display image is displayed so that the display image with a low probability of being the latent state is displayed (see FIGS. 34 to 36). ). By setting in this way, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to select an effect image, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Here, for each effect image displayed on the image display device 5, that is, for each display area of the image display device 5, the content (notification type) notified by the notification effect may be limited. That is, the display pattern selection ratio of the display image (FIG. 5) is displayed so that only the “hit notice” is displayed, or only the “hit notice” is displayed among the “hit notice” and “latency suggestion”. 39 to FIG. 41). By setting in this way, the notification content desired by the player can be provided, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  In addition, if the result of variable display of the decorative pattern is `` losing '' without the reach effect being executed, of the `` big hit notice '' and `` latency suggestion '', the `` latency suggestion '' is easy to be executed. A notification pattern table (see the lottery result “non-reach lose” in FIGS. 34 to 36) is set for the selection ratio of the display image. By setting in this way, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a notification effect that detracts from the player's gaming motivation, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Here, in the embodiment described above, as the content (notification type) to be notified in the notification effect, the “big hit notice” indicating the possibility of the variable display result being a big hit, and the current gaming state is the probability variation latent state. Although there are two types of “latency suggestion” indicating the possibility, the notification type is not limited to this, and for example, “reach notification” indicating the possibility of starting the reach effect after the end of the notification effect is included. Good.

  In the embodiment described above, the notification effect is executed before the start of the reach effect during the variable display of the decorative design, but instead, for example, during the variable display of the decorative design. The notification effect may be executed in the re-lottery effect, or the notification effect may be executed during the promotion effect during the big hit game after the derivation display of the variable display of the decorative symbols. In the case where the notification effect is executed during the re-drawing effect or the promotion effect, a display that can recognize whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit as a result of enlarging and displaying a part of the display area of the image display device 5. An image may be displayed on the image display device 5. Further, the notification effect may be executed during the reach effect.

  In the embodiment described above, the effect image is selected by moving the cursor C according to the tilting operation of the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 within the operation valid period, and then pushing and pulling the trigger button 31A. The effect image displayed in the area | region in the image display apparatus 5 in which the cursor C is displayed at the time was selected. Instead of this, regardless of the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A, for example, after the cursor C is moved and displayed in accordance with the tilting operation of the operating rod 30A, the cursor C is displayed when the operation valid period expires. The effect image displayed in the area in the image display device 5 may be selected.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the stick controller 30 that is easy for the player to operate, such as the tilting operation of the operating rod 30A and the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A, is shown as the effect image selection means. The selection means is not limited to this, and any means that allows the player to select one area of the plurality of areas in the image display device 5 may be used. For example, a cross key or a jog dial may be used.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the case where a part of the background in the room is selected and enlarged is described as an example. However, in the present invention, an effect that gives a bird's-eye view of the city, a forest, a stadium, etc. Then, when a certain point (a part of the display area of the image display device 5) is selected, the point is displayed in an enlarged manner, and a big hit notice is made using some image (for example, a signboard, a tree, or a person) at the enlarged point. You may make it perform the production | presentation of a latent suggestion. That is, for example, when a notification effect is started, an image of a bird's-eye view of the baseball ground is displayed on the image display device 5, and the position of the cursor C in the ground is moved according to the tilting operation of the operation rod 30A. When the trigger button 31A is pushed and pulled while the cursor C is positioned in the area where the pitcher mound is displayed, the pitcher image in the pitcher mound is enlarged and displayed on the image display device 5, and the pitcher throws An image of jackpot notice or latent suggestion is displayed on the ball, and the notification effect ends.

  The present invention can be applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. It is preferably applied to a gaming machine to be controlled.

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Pachinko machine 2
Game board 3
Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B
Special symbol display device 5
Image display device 6A 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
Voice control board 14
Lamp control board 15
Relay board 20
Normal design indicator 21
Gate switch 22A, 22B Start switch 23
Count switch 24
Operation detection switch 30
Stick controller 30A Operation rod 31A Trigger button 100
Game control microcomputers 101 and 121
ROM
102, 122
RAM
103
CPU
104, 124
Random number circuits 105, 125
I / O
120
Production control CPU
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Display control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display device that performs variable display of identification information based on the fact that a variable display start condition has been established, and an operation means that can be operated by the player. A gaming machine controlled to an advantageous advantageous state,
A gaming state determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied;
Production execution means for displaying a plurality of production images on the variable display device;
A display image storage unit storing a plurality of display images;
Special state determining means for determining whether to control to a special state that is easily controlled to the advantageous state;
Special state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special state based on the decision to control to the special state by the special state determination means;
Execution means for performing an effect that is difficult to recognize whether or not it is controlled to the special state;
Have
The production execution means
Selection means for selecting a predetermined region in the variable display device in response to the player's operation on the operation means;
An enlargement display means for enlarging and displaying the effect image displayed in the area selected by the selection means on the variable display device;
In the effect image displayed in the area selected by the selection means selected from the plurality of display images stored in the display image storage section and enlarged and displayed by the enlargement display means. Display means for displaying a display image,
The display means, based on the determination by the gaming state determining means, at different rates, to select the display image,
The display image storage unit indicates a first type of display image that is displayed based on whether or not it is determined to control to the advantageous state by the gaming state determination means and whether or not the special state is controlled. A second type of display image for storing,
When the predetermined area is selected by the selection unit, the first type display image of the first type display image and the second type display image is displayed; and A display image of a type and an area in which the display image of the second type is displayed among the display images of the second type,
The selection means selects one region;
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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