JP5595992B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, and displays and displays a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a display result is derived and displayed.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that determines whether or not to display a specific character corresponding to a predetermined character selected from a plurality of types of predetermined characters based on the jackpot reliability (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-314385 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the types of predetermined characters that can be selected by the player are always constant, it is not possible to give variations to the production, and lack in gaming fun.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine with an improved gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A variable display device (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and image display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and displaying the display result. when the device 5, etc.) to a specific display result (e.g., placing decorative pattern of the special symbols or jackpot combination of a big hit symbol) is derived displayed, controlled advantageously particular game state for the player (e.g., jackpot gaming state) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like)
Operation means that can be operated by the player (for example, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B);
Option display means for displaying a plurality of types of options on the variable display device (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S504 and S607);
Out of a plurality of types of options displayed by the option display means, effect execution means for executing an effect corresponding to the option selected in accordance with the operation of the operation means by the player (for example, the processing of steps S506 and S610). CPU 120 for effect control to be executed)
With respect to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started, a holding storage means (for example, special figure holding storage unit 151A, 151B) that can be stored as holding storage within a predetermined upper limit storage number range;
Predetermining means for determining whether or not to enter the specific gaming state based on the hold memory stored in the hold storage means when starting variable display of the identification information (for example, executing the special symbol normal process in step S110) CPU 103, etc.)
A pre-reading determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the winning random number determination process in step S212) that determines whether or not the pending storage is stored when the specific gaming state is set by the prior determination unit;
With
The option display unit is configured to perform a predetermined operation (for example, an effect by the character A) corresponding to a first option (for example, an option for designating the character A) among a plurality of types of options by the effect executing unit. Including an option re-display means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S607) that displays a plurality of types of options again based on the fact that
The effect execution means is a second option (for example, character B) different from the first option according to the operation of the operation means by the player from among a plurality of types of options displayed again by the option redisplay means. If an option for designating an item is selected, an effect corresponding to the second option (for example, an effect by character B) is executed.
The option redisplay means stores the reserved memory determined as the specific gaming state when the pre-read determining means determines that the reserved memory determined as the specific gaming state is stored. A plurality of types of options including the first option (for example, the selection screen shown in FIG. 39 (D2)) is displayed at a higher rate than the case where there is no
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, the ratio at which a plurality of types of options including the first option are displayed varies depending on whether or not the pending storage determined to be the specific gaming state is stored. It is possible to focus attention on a plurality of types of options displayed on the display device.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
High probability state control means (for example, step S170) of controlling to a high probability state (for example, a probable variation state) having an increased probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result as compared to the normal gaming state. CPU 103 for executing the process)
The option redisplay means displays a plurality of types of options including the first option at a higher rate when controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means than when not controlled to the high probability state. To
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, depending on whether or not the state is controlled to a high probability state, the ratio of the plurality of types of options including the first option to be displayed is different. You can focus on the options.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
High probability state control means (for example, step S170) of controlling to a high probability state (for example, a probable variation state) having an increased probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result as compared to the normal gaming state. CPU 103 that executes processing)
Based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of variable display after the game medium passes through the start area, the display result derives whether or not to enter the specific gaming state and whether to control to the high probability state. Predetermining means for deciding before display (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the special symbol normal process in step S110);
After the specific gaming state is over, the gaming state has a higher frequency of entering the starting area compared to a low frequency state (for example, a state where the gaming medium is not in a short-time state) where the frequency of entering the starting area is low. A frequency state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S168) for controlling the frequency state (for example, a short time state);
Continuation number determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S244) that determines the number of executions of the variable display in the high-frequency state as one of a plurality of times;
In the high-frequency state and the low-frequency state shifted from the high-frequency state, a common effect (for example, a probabilistic latent effect and a chance mode) in the case where the gaming state is the high-probability state and the normal gaming state Common effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S887 and S8339),
With
When the gaming state is controlled to the high probability state, the continuation number determining means determines the number of executions to be higher at a higher rate than when the gaming state is not controlled to the high probability state (FIG. 8 (e)). See: Probability jackpots are generally more time-saving)
When the gaming state is the high probability state, the common effect execution means executes the common effect until the specific gaming state is controlled in the low-frequency state (for example, the CPU 103 performs the process of step S8338). Execution), when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, in the low-frequency state, when the continuation number determination means determines the execution number to be a large number of times, a longer period than when it is determined to be a small number The common effect may be executed over a period of time (in the case of a big hit with a large number of time reductions, the chance mode continuation count increases overall).

  According to such a configuration, when performing an effect that makes it difficult to grasp whether the game state is the high probability state or the normal game state, the player has a high probability even when the actual game state is the normal game state. The expectation for the state can be prevented from being lowered.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
As the variable display means, a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting area (for example, the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A) among the starting areas. First variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) for variably displaying the identification information (for example, the special symbol to be the first special figure) and deriving the display result, Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area (for example, the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B) among the starting areas, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, first information) can be identified. Including a second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.) for variably displaying and displaying a display result, and at least the holding storage means, Gosuru game control means (for example, such as a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11),
At least the option display means and the effect execution means, and an effect corresponding to the variable display in the variable display means (for example, variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) based on information from the game control means (for example, an effect control command) Effect control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12) for controlling an effect device (for example, the image display device 5) for executing
With
The game control means transmits hold memory information (for example, a first hold memory number notification command, a second hold memory number notification command, etc.) for recognizing that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased. Information transmission means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the command control process in step S17 based on the process in step S213);
Determination result information transmission means (for example, steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 based on the processing of step S17) that transmits determination result information (for example, symbol designation command, variation category command, etc.) indicating the determination result of the prefetch determination means. CPU 103 that executes control processing)
The production control means normally receives hold storage information that can specify whether the hold information has increased based on the game medium passing through the first start area or the second start area of the start area. If it is not possible to do so, the effect restriction means for restricting the display of a plurality of types of options including the first option by the option redisplay means (for example, the process of S731 is executed based on the determination of No by the process of S707) The production control CPU 120 may be included.

  In such a configuration, when the information from the game control means based on the passage of the game medium through the starting area cannot be normally received, the display of a plurality of types of options including the first option is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display reliability of a plurality of types of options including the first option executable before performing variable display from being lowered.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a hit determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an open classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a chance mode setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a chance mode determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a chance mode continuation frequency determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a selection screen determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect process.

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

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units 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 areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and 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 areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special prize opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening 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, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  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, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. 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.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the 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 main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “10”, “15”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

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

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are preset. When the reach form of super reach such as super reach A, super reach B, or super reach C appears, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears ( Expectation of big hit) is high.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable symbol display until the first temporary stop for all decorative symbols. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called. For example, it is sufficient that a hold display notice can be executed as a prefetch notice effect.

  The hold display advance notice is a variable display that is subject to advance notice by changing the display part that displays the special figure hold storage number in the start winning storage display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. Predict the possibility of a big hit. As such a pre-reading notice effect, in addition to the hold display notice, for example, an effect having a predetermined story characteristic is executed and the result of the story is displayed based on the variable display result in the variable display to be noticed. Various effects may be executed. More specifically, a battle effect in which professional wrestling and soccer matches and enemy characters fight is performed, and if the variable display result is a “hit”, an effect of winning the game or battle is performed, and the variable display result is If it is “losing”, an effect of defeating the match or battle may be performed. Also, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or if the variable display result is “small hit”, the game or battle will be drawn and continued. Also good. In addition, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in sequence over a plurality of variable displays. Alternatively, as a pre-reading notice effect, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, immediately notifies whether or not the variable display result is a “hit” (definite notification) The effect of the one-shot notification mode may be executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. The time-shortening control is performed when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, any number of 50 times or 30 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and when the variable display result becomes “big hit”. When such a condition is satisfied first, it may be terminated.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The probability variation control may be terminated when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 78 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, in the short-time state, after the big hit, the change display is finished 30 times or 50 times (when the start count is 30 times or 50 times) and is shifted to the low base state. The variation display is continued until the end of 78 times (until the number of start times reaches 78). Therefore, in this embodiment, after the big hit, only the high probability state is set between the end of the 30th variation display or the 50th variation display and the end of the 78th variation display. Do not (highly accurate low base state). Note that, when the condition that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended, the processing may be ended. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control 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”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  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. For 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 variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The 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 decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A 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. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  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. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R uncertain variable 1”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R uncertain variable 2”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R uncertain variable 1”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R uncertain variable 2”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R probability variable 1”. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “10R probability variation 2”. The command 8C07H is an eighth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variable 1”. The command 8C08H is a ninth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variation 2”. The command 8C09H is a tenth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability variation 3”. The command 8C0AH is an eleventh variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise 1”. The command 8C0BH is a twelfth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise 2”. The command 8C0CH is a thirteenth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy 3”. The command 8C0DH is a fourteenth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit A”. The command 8C0EH is a fifteenth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit B”. The command 8C0FH is a sixteenth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a small hit type determination result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit C”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) 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 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end 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 correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 18), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning. No, it is determined which range of determination value the random value MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern type falls. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result, and the random value MR6 for determining the open type are controlled so that they can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR6. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR6 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”, for example. The random number value MR6 for determining the opening type is a random number value used to determine the opening type of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as either “normal opening” or “short-term opening”, for example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of 39 ”. The random value MR2 for determining the hit type is a jackpot type which is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, and a variable display of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “small hit”. It is a random value used to determine the small hit type which is an aspect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a variation pattern prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, non-reach PA1-0 to non-reach is shown as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach”. A variation pattern of reach PA1-4 is prepared. Further, as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”, normal PA2-1 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-2 (normal reach B), normal Variation patterns of PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 (normal reach C), super PA3-1 to super PA3-2, super PB3-1 to super PB3-3 are prepared. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, about the fluctuation pattern of non-reach PA1-4 which is used when not reaching and has the effect of pseudo-ream, re-change is performed twice. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed twice. In addition, among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, re-variation is performed three times also in the case of using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 (normal reach A) to normal PA2-4 are used as variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of special symbols becomes a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. (Normal reach B), normal PB2-3 to normal PB2-4 (normal reach C), super PA3-3 to super PA3-4, super PB3-3 to super PB3-4, special PG1-1 to special PG1-3, special Variation patterns from PG2-1 (normal reach A) to special PG2-2 (normal reach B) are prepared. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are fluctuation patterns used when short-term open big hit or small hit, and short-term open In the case of a big hit or a small hit, a variation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A or the special PG 2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B may be determined. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the short-term open big hit or the small hit is not used and the pseudo-continuous effects are used, the re-change is performed twice. Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed three times. Furthermore, the re-variation is performed three times also when the super PA 3-3 to the super PA 3-4 are used among the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-continuous. Further, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG1-3 and the special PG2-2, which are used in the case of a short-term open big hit or a small hit and accompanied by a pseudo-ream effect, is re-fluctuated twice.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, when the variation time is fixed according to the type of variation pattern (for example, when there is no non-reach reduction, it is fixed at 6.75 seconds). Yes, in the case of Super Reach A with pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 26.75 seconds, and in the case of Super Reach A without pseudo-ream, the fluctuation time is fixed at 22.75 seconds) However, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, the variation time may be varied according to the total number of pending storage. For example, even with the same type of super reach, the variation time may be shortened as the total number of pending storage increases. Also, for example, even in the case of the same type of super reach, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the variable display of the two special symbols is performed, the variable time may be varied according to the second reserved memory number. In this case, a separate determination table is prepared for each value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (for example, the variation pattern type determination table for the reserved memory numbers 0 to 2 and the reserved memory numbers 3 and 4). For example, a determination table may be selected according to the value of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number, and the change time may be varied.

  In this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-3 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-2 and the non-reach PA1-4 includes the same fluctuation pattern as the special PG1-3. Since there are cases where the same fluctuating effect mode as that at the time of a small hit is performed, it is difficult for the player to recognize that a short-term open big hit or a small hit has occurred.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and then determined using the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Is determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns included in. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with various normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into the variation pattern types to be included. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-reams, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of less than two re-variations, You may divide into the variation pattern classification containing the variation pattern of 3 times of re-variation. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, in the case of a normal open big hit, a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern type including only normal reach and a fluctuation pattern type including a normal reach C and a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 which is a type and a super CA 3-3 which is a variation pattern type with super reach. Further, in the case of a short-term open big hit, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-ream, and a special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-ream. It is classified. Also, in the case of a small hit, as in the case of a short-term open big hit, a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream Are classified into special CA4-2. Further, in the case of “out of”, a non-reach CA2-0 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of a shortened variation without reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern including a variation pattern without a reach and a specific effect. Non-reach CA 2-1 that is a type, non-reach CA 2-2 that is a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that does not involve reach but has a specific effect, and a variation that includes a variation pattern of shortened variation that does not involve reach or a specific effect Non-reach CA2-3 which is a pattern type, normal CA2-4 which is a change pattern type including a change pattern with only various normal reach, and a change pattern type which includes a change pattern with normal reach C and three re-variation pseudo-continuations Normal CA2-5, normal reach C, and fluctuation pattern with two re-variations Types include normal CA2-6 which is a variation pattern type, super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach other than super reach C, and super CA 2-8 which is a variation pattern type with all super reach. It is divided.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a hit determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, the big hit determination table 130a shown in FIG. 6 (A), the small hit determination table 130b shown in FIG. 6 (B), and the small hit determination table 130c shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the specific display result is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal-time jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state) and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6A is set in the normal jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 6A is set in the probability variation big hit determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 6A is a jackpot determination value.

  The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the specific display result is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130B used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a table (for the second special symbol) 130C. Each value described in FIG. 6B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130B, and the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) 130C is set in FIG. ) Are set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 6B and 6C are small hit determination values.

  The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 104 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the random value MR1 for determining the specific display result. The random value MR1 for determining the specific display result is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in (2), it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (normal opening jackpot, short-term opening jackpot described later). Further, when the random number MR1 for determining the specific display result coincides with any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. In addition, “probability” shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C indicates the probability (ratio) of making a small hit. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130B is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/70. On the other hand, when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) 130C is used, a case where the small hit is determined at a ratio of 1/120 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first special symbol variation display is executed after the first winning symbol is started, the second special symbol variation display is performed when the second special symbol is displayed. Compared to the case where it is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is high.

  That is, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display device 4A is executed when the gaming state is the normal state or the probability variation state (high probability low base state), and the gaming state is the probability variation state (high In order to prevent the player from knowing that the player has made a transition to the (probably low base state), the occurrence probability of the small hit is increased, whereas the variation display of the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. , When the game state is a probable change / short-time state (high-accuracy high-base state), and in this case, the player cannot realize that the game state has shifted to the probabilistic state (high-accuracy low-base state) due to a short-term open big hit Since there is no need to do so, the probability of occurrence of a small hit is suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a small hit symbol is derived as a variation display result of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but the second special symbol display device 4B The small hit symbol may not be derived as the variable display result.

  Further, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) 130B is used, the ratio (1/70) determined as the small hit is the ratio determined at the short-term open big hit (1/1330 (low probability), 1 / 133 (at the time of high probability)), and the small hit occurs more frequently than the short-term open big hit.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an open type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The release type determination table 131 stores the hold memory (that is, when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening and the game ball has won the second start winning opening. It is an open type determination table in the case where the open type is determined using hold storage based on the above (that is, when the second special symbol variation display is performed). That is, the same opening type determination table 131 is used in both the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The release type is determined.

  When it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the open type determination table 131 sets the open type as “normal open” or “short open” based on the random number MR6 for determining the open type. It is a table that is referred to to determine one of In this embodiment, 28 judgment values are assigned to “normally open” (determined to be normally open at a ratio of 28/40), and 12 judgment values are assigned to “short-term open”. A value is assigned (determined as a short-term open jackpot at a rate of 12/40). Therefore, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the probability of “short-term opening” is lower than the probability of “normal opening”, but the first start prize opening “Short-term release” is determined when the first special symbol variation display is executed after winning the start and when the second special symbol variation display is performed after starting the second winning prize opening. The proportions used are the same. In addition, when the start winning is made at the first start winning opening and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the start winning is made at the second starting winning opening and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. The ratio determined as “short-term opening” may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first special game state in which the opening time of the big winning opening per one time during the big hit is made longer than the short-term open big hit of 15 rounds as the second specific gaming state and the short-term open big hit. Although the case of determining the normal open jackpot as the specific gaming state will be described, the gaming value to be given is not limited to the number of rounds as shown in this embodiment. For example, the first specific gaming state having a larger number of rounds compared to the second specific gaming state may be determined. Further, for example, the first specific game state in which the allowable amount of the winning number (count number) of game balls to the big winning opening per round is increased as the game value as compared with the second specific game state is determined. It may be. In addition, for example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, a second specific gaming state in which a single winning opening is opened once per round and a first specific gaming state in which a large winning opening is opened multiple times per round. It may be prepared to increase the gaming value of the first specific gaming state by substantially increasing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this case, for example, in the case of either the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, when the big winning opening is opened 15 times (in this case, all 15 rounds in the case of the second specific gaming state) In the case of the first specified gaming state, there will be an undigested round), and an effect in a manner that encourages whether or not the big hit will continue (so-called rank-up bonus effect) You may make it perform. And, in the case of the second specific gaming state, all 15 rounds are ended internally, so that the big hit game is ended, and in the case of the first specific gaming state, an undigested round remains internally. For this reason, the jackpot game may be continued (the effect that the bonus winning opening is additionally started with a bonus after finishing the bonus hit of 15 times).

  In the open type determination table 131, a determination value (open type determination value) corresponding to each of “normal open” and “short-term open”, which is a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR6 for determining the open type, is set. ing. When the random number value MR6 for determining the open type matches any of the open type determination values, the CPU 103 determines the open type as a type corresponding to the matched open type determination value.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the hit type determination table, the first start winning normal release big hit type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 8A and the second start winning normal release big hit type determination shown in FIG. 8B are shown. A table 132B, a short-term open big hit type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 8C, and a small hit type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 8D are prepared in advance.

  The normal open big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B shows that when the variable display result is determined to be a big hit symbol, the big hit type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the hit type. This table is referred to in order to determine the type as any one of “15R probability change”, “10R probability change”, “15R non-change probability”, and “10R non-change probability”.

  Each of “15R probability variation”, “10R probability variation”, “15R uncertain variation”, and “10R uncertain variation” also has a plurality of types. In the example shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, there are nine types of jackpot types.

  The 15R probable big hit and the 15R non-probable big hit are big hits that are allowed up to a large number of times (for example, 15 rounds (15 rounds)) in the big winning game state. In the case of 15R probability change big hit, when the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed to the probability changing state. The 10R probability variable big hit and the 10R non-probable big hit are big hits that are permitted up to a relatively small number of times (for example, 10 rounds (10 rounds)) in the big hit gaming state. In the case of 10R probability variation big hit, when the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed to the probability varying state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when any type of big hit occurs, after the big hit game is finished, the gaming state shifts to a short time state (also referred to as a high base state). To do. In the high base state, the opening time of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes longer and the number of times of opening is increased. That is, it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution condition in the first special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the image display device 5 is easily established).

  Instead of extending the time during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display device 20 shifts to the normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 20 is a hit symbol is increased. By doing so, you may shift to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 20 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by controlling the transition to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 20 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B are increased, and a state in which a start winning is easily made (high base state) is obtained. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B are increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable symbol, which is disadvantageous for the player. To an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 20 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state is increased, and a state in which the start winning is easy (high base state) is achieved.

  Therefore, the short time state (high base state) corresponds to a high frequency state in which a game ball enters the start area at a high frequency.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the high base state continues until a predetermined variable display (variation display) is executed or until the next big hit occurs, but continues. The number of times (the number of variable displays that can be executed in the high base state) varies depending on the type of jackpot.

  The type of jackpot and the type of stop symbol of the special symbol uniquely correspond to each other.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot type is determined using a predetermined random value, but the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined using the predetermined random value, and the jackpot is determined according to the determined special symbol type. The type may be determined.

  The short-term open big hit type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 8 (C) is a determination using the open type determination table 131. This table is used to determine the type of short-term open big hit as one of accuracy 1, accuracy 2, or accuracy 3.

  Specifically, the short-term open big hit type determination table 131b stores the determination values of the random value MR2 for determining the hit type corresponding to each of the accuracy 1, the accuracy 2 and the accuracy 3, and the release type is The random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted when the short-term release is determined is determined as the corresponding type.

  In this embodiment, 10 judgment values are assigned to “surprise accuracy 1” (determined to be accuracy 1 at a ratio of 10/100), and 35 judgment values are assigned to “surprise accuracy 2”. A value is assigned (determined as accuracy 2 at a rate of 35/100), and 55 judgment values are assigned to “accuracy 3” (accuracy 3 at a rate of 55/100). Are determined in the order of “Accuracy 3”> “Accuracy 2”> “Accuracy 1”.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (E), the accuracy 1 is a short-term open big hit in which the number of times of use table change starting is changed to 10 for changing the table used for determining the type of variation pattern of deviation after the end of the big hit state. The rush accuracy 2 is a short-term open big hit with the use table change start frequency of 20 times, and the rush accuracy 3 is a short-term open big hit with the use table change start frequency of 30 times. No. 3 is different only in the usage table change start frequency, and the contents other than the usage table change start frequency are all the same.

  Therefore, in the case of a short-term open big hit, the accuracy 3 with a large use table change start frequency is easily determined, and the accuracy 1 with a small use table change start frequency is difficult to be determined. 100, 35/100, 55/100) and the use table change start count (10, 20, 30), the expected value of the use table change start count obtained by summing up the respective products is as follows: 24.5 times.

  In addition, when a short-term open big hit is determined in a high-accuracy state, a variation pattern type determination table is used in which a shift to a short-time state and a short variation pattern type corresponding to the short-time state can be determined. Therefore, although the type of short-term open jackpot is not determined, the present invention is not limited to this, although the type of short-term open jackpot is determined in the same manner as in the low probability state, Regardless of the use table change start count corresponding to these determined types, a variation pattern type determination table in which a shortened variation pattern type corresponding to the short-time state can be determined may be used.

  The small hit type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 8D is a determination using the small hit determination tables 130B and 130C, and is determined to be a small hit. Is a table used to determine one of small hits A, small hits B and small hits C.

  Specifically, the small hit type determination table 132D stores the determination value of the random number MR2 for determining the hit type corresponding to each of the small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C. The random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted when the hit is determined is determined as the corresponding type.

  In this embodiment, 65 judgment values are assigned to “small hit A” (determined as small hit A at a ratio of 65/100), and “small hit B” is 30. Pieces of judgment values are assigned (determined as small hits B at a ratio of 30/100), and five judgment values are assigned to “small hits C” (5/100 The ratio is determined in the order of “small hit A”> “small hit B”> “small hit C” ”.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (E), “small hit A” has a use table change start count of 10 that changes the table used for determining the type of variation pattern of deviation after the end of the small hit state. “Small B” is a small hit where the use table change start count is 20 times, “Small C” is a small hit where the use table change start count is 30 times, The small hit A, the small hit B, and the small hit C differ only in the use table change start times, and the contents other than the use table change start times are all the same.

  Therefore, in the case of a small hit, the small hit A with a small use table change start frequency is easily determined, and the small hit C with a large use table change start frequency is difficult to be determined. / 100, 30/100, 5/100) and the use table change start count (10, 20, 30), the expected value of the use table change start count obtained by summing the products is 14.0 times.

  In addition, when the small hit is determined in the high probability state, the high probability state is maintained without changing the gaming state, and the normal open big hit or the short-term open big hit that triggers the transition to the high probability state. Since the determined number of times of probability change and the number of times of use table change start already exist, the type of small hit is not determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of small hit Is used in the same manner as in the low-accuracy state, but the usage table determined in the short-term open big hit that triggered the transition to the high-accuracy state with the use table change start count corresponding to these determined types invalidated You may make it give priority (it makes effective) the frequency | count of change start.

  Further, in this embodiment, when it is a short-term open big hit, a type with a large use table change start number to be given is easily determined. Although it is easy to determine a small number of types, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, in the case of a short-term open big hit, a type with a small use table change start number is easily determined. In the case of a small hit, it may be easy to determine a type having a large use table change start number.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a short-term open big hit is obtained by using the short-term open big hit type determination table 132C and the small hit type determination table 132D which are different for the short-term open big hit and the small hit, it is given. If the type with a large use table change start number is easily determined and it is a small hit, by making the type with a small use table change start number given easier to be determined, Although it is easy for a player to estimate whether or not the gaming state immediately after the occurrence of a short-term open big hit or small hit is a high probability (probability change) state, the present invention is not limited to this, these For example, use the same type determination table in which the determination values are assigned almost evenly to the number of times of use table change start for the short-term open big hit and the small hit. Regardless of whether it is a short-term open big hit or a small hit, the use table change start number is determined from a plurality of types of use table change start times (10 times, 20 times, 30 times). In this way, by making it difficult for the player to estimate whether or not the gaming state immediately after the occurrence of a short-term open big hit or small hit is a highly accurate (probable variation) state, You may make it improve the interest of.

  In this embodiment, the type of use table change start to be given is determined by determining the type of short-term open big hit or small hit, but the type of short-term open big hit or small hit is determined. In addition, for example, the used table change start frequency to be given can be determined by extracting from the range of 21 to 30 which is the use table change start frequency range that can be determined by short-term open big hit, for example, and can be determined by small hit, for example Alternatively, it may be determined by extracting from the range of 11 to 20 which is the range of use table change start times.

  9 and 10 show a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the normal open big hit variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 9A and the short-term open big hit / small hit variation pattern type determination shown in FIG. 9B. A table 133B and detachment variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134D shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D are prepared in advance.

  In the normal period jackpot variation pattern type determination table 133A shown in FIG. 9A, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for determining a variation pattern type.

  In the normal period big hit variation pattern type determination table 133A, there are numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. A determination value corresponding to one of the variation pattern types is set.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the number of these determination values is set so that the number of determination values of super CA3-3 is larger than that of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2. In the case of a big hit in the normal period, the super reach is determined as a large variation pattern.

  In addition, the short-term open big hit / small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B shown in FIG. This table is referenced to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type when the short-term open big hit and the small hit are determined. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), when it is determined to be a short-term open big hit or a small hit, a fluctuation pattern without pseudo-continuous effects is used as the fluctuation pattern type. A case is shown in which one of the special CA 4-1 including and the special CA 4-2 including a variation pattern accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect is determined.

  In addition, in the short-term open big hit, the determination values of 1 to 51 are assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition effect, whereas the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition effect is included. When the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA 4-2 and it is determined to be a short-term open big hit, the special PG 2-2 including the normal reach B as the reach effect as the variation pattern Many variation patterns accompanying the production of the pseudo-ream are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of special PG2-2 including the reach effect of the normal reach B, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is lost, the re-variation is performed twice, and the stop pattern As shown below, a combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbols) corresponding to short-term open big hits and small hits described later is displayed.

  In addition, regarding the small hit, depending on whether the gaming state at the time when it is determined to be the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The assignment of judgment values is different.

  Specifically, in the small hit at the time of high accuracy, the judgment value of 1 to 51 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the fluctuation pattern not accompanied by the effect of the pseudo ream, similarly to the short-term open big hit. On the other hand, when the determination value of 52 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-rendition production, and it is determined to be a small hit at the high accuracy time, Many variation patterns with pseudo-continuous effects are determined as variation patterns.

  On the other hand, in the small hit at the low probability, the judgment value of 1 to 201 is assigned to the special CA4-1 including the variation pattern not accompanied by the pseudo-rendition, contrary to the short-term open big hit. When the determination value of 202 to 251 is assigned to the special CA4-2 including the variation pattern accompanied by the pseudo-continuous effect, and it is determined to be a small hit at the low probability, the variation pattern As a reach effect, a large number of variation patterns with a slide effect such as special PG2-1 including normal reach A are determined.

  In addition, in the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of the normal reach A, the reach effect is performed, and after the effect that the reach is disengaged, the slip variation is performed, which will be described later as a stop symbol. A combination of effect symbols (chance eye symbols) corresponding to the short-term open big hit or small hit is displayed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case of a short-term open big hit that shifts to a high-accuracy state, a large number of variation patterns with a reach effect of normal reach B and a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream effect are determined. In the case of a small hit that does not shift to the state, the variation pattern with the reach effect of the normal reach A and the variation pattern of the slip without the effect of the pseudo-ream are determined so that the effect of the normal reach B or the pseudo-ream is accompanied. When a gaming state with a short-term opening big hit (same as a small-hitting gaming state) is carried out after the execution of the variation pattern, there is a possibility that a short-term opening big hit that shifts to a high-accuracy state has occurred to the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that it is expensive.

  In other words, when a short-term open big hit or small hit occurs when the latent condition is satisfied, the fluctuation pattern of the special PG 2-1 including the reach effect of normal reach A as the fluctuation pattern shifts to a highly probable (probable change) game state. It is determined more in the case of small hits that do not shift to a high-accuracy (probability change) state than in the case of short-term open big hits, and the fluctuation pattern of the special PG2-2 including the reach effect of normal reach B as the fluctuation pattern It is determined more in the case of the short-term open big hit that shifts to the high accuracy (probability variation) state than in the case of the small hit that does not shift to the (probability variation) state.

  In this embodiment, the type of variation pattern to be determined is different between the short-term open big hit that shifts to the high accuracy state and the small hit that does not shift to the high accuracy state. The invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern is selected and determined regardless of whether it is a short-term open big hit that shifts to the high-accuracy state or a small hit that does not shift to the high-accuracy state. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of a short-term open big hit, a large number of variation patterns with pseudo-rendition effects are determined. When a small hit game state (same as a short-term open big hit game state) is executed after the pattern is executed, the subsequent game state may be highly probable to the player as with a short-term open big hit. Can give a sense of expectation

  In this embodiment, in the case of the small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the short-term open big hit, a large number of variation patterns with a reach effect of normal reach B and a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream effect are determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of a small hit in the high-accuracy state, as in the case of the small hit in the low-accuracy state, the slip fluctuation without a pseudo-continuous effect is provided. Many special CA4-1, which are pattern types, may be determined.

  The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134D shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D are used to determine the variation pattern type when the variable display result is determined to be a variation symbol. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3.

  Among these, FIG. 10 (A) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table 134A used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than three. FIG. 10B shows a variation pattern type determination table 134B for loss that is used when the gaming state is a short-time state or the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Further, FIG. 10C shows a case where the number of fluctuations (starting frequency) after the occurrence of a short-term open big hit or small hit becomes the usage table change start count corresponding to the type of the short-term open big hit or small hit that has occurred. The outlier variation pattern type determination table 134C is used regardless of the total number of pending storages during the period. Further, FIG. 10D shows the number of times that the number of fluctuations (starting frequency) after the occurrence of a short-term opening big hit becomes the usage table change starting number according to the type of the generated short-term opening big hit, and the number of positive changes 78. In the period up to the number of times, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134D used regardless of the total number of pending storages is shown.

  The deviation variation pattern type determination tables 134A to 134D are numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and are non-reach CA2-0, non-reach CA2-3, and normal CA2. A determination value corresponding to any one of −4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-8 variation pattern types is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D, in this embodiment, when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, in the case of a deviation, the gaming state and the summation pending Regardless of the number of memories, it can be seen that at least super-reach (with super-reach A, super-reach B, or super-reach C) is displayed.

  Also, in the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table 134A shown in FIG. 10A, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds), which is a variation pattern of ultrashort variation, or a variation pattern of shortening variation. Non-reach CA2-3 including non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) and normal CA2-6 including a variation pattern accompanied by two pseudo-continuations with shorter variation times than three pseudo-continuations On the other hand, in the shortening variation pattern type determination table 134B, the determination values of 100 to 199 are assigned to the non-reach CA2-3, and the pseudo-continuation 3 A determination value is assigned to normal CA 2-6 including a fluctuation pattern with two pseudo-rendations instead of normal CA 2-5 including a fluctuation pattern with two-time effects. As a result, non-reach PA1-0 (variation time 1.25 seconds) and non-reach PA1-2 (variation time 2.5 seconds) having a short fluctuation time are determined. By being shortened from the normal time, the number of fluctuations performed per unit time increases.

  Further, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134C for the period up to the use table change start count shown in FIG. 10C, the table is assigned to the non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, and super CA2-8. The determination value assigned to the super CA 2-7 is the same as the normal deviation variation pattern type determination table 134A, but includes a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach effect with a long variation time. 110 to 250 (230 to 250 for normal use), which is set more than that for normal use, and includes a normal CA2 that includes a variation pattern with various normal reach effects that have a shorter variation time than super reach. 4. The determination value assigned to normal CA2-5 is 100 to 104 (for normal use) 00 to 169), 105 to 109 (170 to 229 for normal use), and set to be less than that for normal use, a lot of super reach with a long fluctuation time occurs, and the average time of the fluctuation time is higher than usual Also gets longer.

  It should be noted that the average time of the fluctuation time is a determination ratio (for example, non-reach PA1-0) based on the number of determination values assigned to the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern included in each fluctuation pattern type. 750/997, 997/997 for non-reach PA2-1, etc.) and the number of assigned decision values for the random value MR3 of each variation pattern type to the average variation time for each variation pattern type. The value obtained by adding the values multiplied by the determination ratio (for example, 141/251 for super CA2-7) is the average fluctuation time. In the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134C and the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134A, Since the variation pattern types included in each table are the same, the average variation time for each type is the same. The difference in the average fluctuation time is caused only by the difference in the decision value assignment of the random number MR3 in the data, that is, by the difference in assignment of the decision values of the normal CA2-4, normal CA2-5, and super CA2-7. Since the average variation time of the variation pattern type is normal CA2-4 <normal CA2-5 <super CA2-7, the number of determination values assigned to the super CA2-7 having a long average variation time is large, and the average variation time. The variation pattern type determination table 134C for detachment with a smaller number of determination values assigned to the super CA2-4 and the normal CA 2-5, which have a shorter time, has a longer variation time than the variation pattern type determination table 134A for detachment. Naturally, the variation time pattern type determination table 134C has a longer variation time than the variation pattern type determination table 134B, which has a shorter variation time than the variation pattern type determination table 134A.

  In this way, by raising the determination value assigned to the super CA 2-7 including the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the production of the super-reach out of place, the super value in the highly accurate state due to the occurrence of the short-term open big hit is generated. It is possible to prevent the reach reliability from becoming very high and the interest from deteriorating.

  In other words, when a short-term open big hit occurs, the probability of being determined to be a big hit is increased approximately 10 times from 1/399 to 1/40. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of super-reach per hit will be very high compared to the case of low probability, that is, the probability (reliability) that will be a big hit when super-reach occurs. It will become very high, and when the super reach occurs, the player will understand that it will almost certainly be a big hit, and the interest will be reduced, but as in this example, short-term opening After the big hit, the fluctuation for losing is made by increasing the judgment value assigned to the super CA 2-7 including the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the super-reaching effect of losing. By using the turn type determination table 134C, it is possible to prevent the reliability of the super reach becomes very high, it is possible to prevent deterioration of interest due to the reliability of these super reach is very high.

  In this embodiment, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134C, the determination value for the super CA 2-7 including the effect pattern not accompanied by the effect of the super reach C is increased, while the effect of the super reach C is accompanied. By making the determination value for the super CA 2-8 including the effect pattern the same as normal, the reliability of the super reach C is maintained at the same high reliability as in the normal case.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the super reach C is determined as the normal open big hit, as shown in the hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137a of FIG. By assigning a value, the probability is 1/399 (decision ratio for jackpot) x 172/251 (ratio where super CA3-3 is decided) x 97/997 (ratio determined for super reach C). On the other hand, in the case of outliers, the probability of 398/399 (determining rate of outliers) × 1/251 (ratio where super CA2-8 is determined) × 1/997 (ratio determined as super reach C) Occurs. That is, the super reach C in the case of winning is likely to occur 42.3 times as much as the super reach C in the case of a loss, and the reliability of the super reach C (probability of occurrence of the super reach C / (per hit The probability of occurrence of super reach C + the probability of occurrence of super-reach C out of place)) is 97, 7%.

  In addition, when Super Reach A is normally determined to be a big open jackpot, 1/399 (big hit decision ratio) × 172/251 (ratio where Super CA3-3 is decided) × 408/997 (super reach A) On the other hand, in the case of a loss, 398/399 (probability of determination of failure) × 22/251 (probability of determining super CA2-7 and super CA2-8) × 608 / 997 (probability determined by super reach), the reliability of super reach A is 1.3%.

  In addition, when Super Reach B is normally determined to be a big open jackpot, 1/399 (big hit decision ratio) × 172/251 (ratio where Super CA3-3 is decided) × 492/997 (in Super Reach B) On the other hand, in the case of outliers, 398/399 (determined ratio of outliers) × 22/251 (ratio in which super CA2-7 and super CA2-8 are determined) × 389 / 997 (probability determined by Super Reach B), the reliability of Super Reach B is 2.4%.

  As described above, the determination value for the super CA 2-8 related to the occurrence probability of the super reach C does not change, and the super reach related to the occurrence probability of the super reach A or the super reach B having a lower reliability than the super reach C. Increasing the judgment value for CA2-7 increases the frequency of occurrence of outlier superreach A and B while maintaining the high reliability of superreach C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the assignment of the determination value to the super CA 2-8 is, for example, 10 times the increase in the probability of being determined to be a big hit in probability variation. By increasing the frequency of occurrence of superreach C at the outlier, the super The reliability of the reach C may be the substantially the same as the low 確時.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134C for the period up to the use table change start count, the determination values for normal CA2-4 and normal CA2-5 are decreased, and super CA2-7 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-reach CA 2-1 can be achieved without decreasing the determination values for the normal CA 2-4 and normal CA 2-5. The assignment of decision values to non-reach CA 2-2 is reduced, or the decision values of non-reach CA 2-1, non-reach CA 2-2, normal CA 2-4, and normal CA 2-5 are approximately equal. You may make it reduce.

  In this embodiment, in the variation pattern type determination table for loss 134C, a determination value is not assigned to the non-reach CA2-0, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation time By assigning determination values to the non-reach CA2-0 within a range in which the average is not shorter than the average of the variation time of the variation pattern type determination table 134A (for normal use), the variation pattern type determination table 134C for displacement Even in the period up to the use table change start number in which is used, an ultrashort variation pattern or a short variation pattern may be implemented.

  Further, in the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134D for the period from the use table change start count after the use table change start count to the probability change count shown in FIG. 10D, non-reach CA2-1, non-reach CA2-2, normal CA2-4 The determination values assigned to the normal CA 2-6, super CA 2-7, and super CA 2-8 are the same as the shortening variation pattern type determination table 134B for shortening. In the variation pattern type determination table 134D, the same determination value is assigned to the non-reach CA2-0 instead of the non-reach CA2-3.

  That is, in the non-reach CA2-3 in the shortage variation pattern type determination table 134B for shortening, as shown in FIG. 11C, the non-reach PA1-0 that is a variation pattern of ultrashort (1.25 seconds) is used. On the other hand, a judgment value of “1 to 500” is assigned, and a judgment value of “501 to 997” is assigned to the non-reach PA1-2 that is a shortened (2.5 seconds) variation pattern. In the non-reach CA 2-0 in the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134D, a determination value of “1 to 750” is assigned to the non-reach PA 1-0 which is a very shortened (1.25 second) variation pattern. A determination value of “751 to 997” is assigned to non-reach PA1-2, which is a shortened (2.5 seconds) variation pattern. That is, in the variation pattern type determination table 134D for deviation, it is easier to determine a variation pattern of ultrashort (1.25 seconds) than the variation pattern type determination table 134B for reduction, and the average time of the variation time However, the variation time is shortened from the average variation time in the variation pattern type determination table 134B.

  Therefore, as will be described later, when a short-term open jackpot occurs, the variation pattern type determination table 134C for detachment is used up to the number of times of use table change start according to the type of short-term open jackpot, so that the fluctuation time can be reduced. Super-reach with a long fluctuation time is likely to occur without any short ultra-short fluctuation pattern, and the average time of the fluctuation time becomes longer than the normal fluctuation time. In the period up to (), regardless of the number of pending storages, the variation pattern type determination table 134D for deviation that has a shorter average variation time than the variation pattern type determination table 134B for shortening for shortening is used. Short super-short variation patterns are more likely to occur than usual, and super reach with long variation times has the same frequency as normal And, the average time variation time since shorter than the normal time varying length of time varying before and after the use table change number of starts is greatly changed.

  Further, as described later, when a small hit occurs, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134C is used up to the number of times of use table change start according to the type of the small hit, so that the fluctuation time is short. Super-reach with a long fluctuation time is likely to occur without any shortening fluctuation pattern, and the average fluctuation time is longer than the normal fluctuation time. If the type determination table 134A or the number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134B is used, so that the average time of the variation time is larger than the variation time by the variation pattern type determination table 134C for loss. Since it becomes shorter, the length of the fluctuation time greatly changes before and after the use table change start count.

  In this embodiment, the period from the occurrence of short-term open big hit and small hit to the number of times of use table change start, that is, before the use table change start number of times is increased, the average time of the fluctuation time is increased, Although the average time of the fluctuation time is made shorter after the use table change start count than before the use table change start count, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, short-term open big hit and small In the period from the occurrence of a hit to the usage table change start count, for example, more decision values are assigned to variation pattern types including a variation pattern of ultra-shortening, or a super reach effect with a long variation time is involved. The average time of fluctuation time is shortened by using less judgment value assignments for fluctuation pattern types including fluctuation patterns. After the table change start count, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern with a super reach effect with a long variation time, or the assignment of the judgment value to the variation pattern type including the ultra-short variation pattern is reduced (or returned to normal). The average time of the fluctuation time may be made longer than the average time of the fluctuation time before the use table change start number of times by increasing (or returning to normal) the determination value to the type.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table 135B is used for the case where the gaming state is the time-saving state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more is shown. A separate variation pattern type determination table for detachment may be used for the case of the state and the case where the total number of pending storages is 3 or more. Furthermore, a plurality of deviation variation pattern determination tables (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used as the variation pattern type determination table for loss of time.

  In this embodiment, there is a loss variation pattern type determination table 134A used when the total number of pending storages is less than 3, and a loss variation pattern type determination table 134B used when the total number of storage pending storages is 3 or more. Although an example using two types of tables is shown, it is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0 to 2, for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4, and so on may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 3 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the case where the common variation pattern type determination table for detachment is used regardless of the current game state is shown. Depending on whether it is a short time state or a normal state, a big hit variation pattern type determination table or a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. Also, in this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 3 or more, the shortening variation pattern is determined by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 10B. However, the total number of pending storages (the first number of pending storages or the number of second pending storages may be used) when the variation pattern of the shortening variation can be selected according to the current gaming state is shown. The threshold value may be different. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. When the gaming state is a short-time state or a probable variation state, the total number of pending storages is smaller 1 or 2 (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be possible to determine the total number of pending storages until a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) of change display is performed after the use table change start count is reached after a small hit. Threshold value is 1 In Rukoto, said predetermined for the period until the constant number may be out for variation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 10 (B) are used.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation pattern determination tables 135A to 135C stored in the ROM 101. The hit variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B show the big hit type and the change pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Each hit variation pattern determination table 135A-135B is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table 135A is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is specially selected. The hit variation pattern determination table 135B is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result indicating that either CA4-1 or special CA4-2 is selected. Each hit variation pattern determination table 135A to 135B is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type. Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the case of “small hit” is included.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, as the variation pattern type, normal CA3-1, which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only various normal reach, and variation including a variation pattern with normal reach C and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the pattern type is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a pattern type and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). ing. In the example shown in FIG. 11B, as the variation pattern type, the variation includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type that does not include a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a pseudo-continuous effect. A case where the pattern is classified into special CA4-2, which is a pattern type, is shown. In FIG. 11B, the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as the presence / absence of a reach effect or the presence / absence of a slip effect rather than the presence / absence of a pseudo-continuous effect. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1, a special PG 1-2, and a special PG 2-1, which are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a pseudo-continuous production that is a specific production. What is necessary is just to comprise so that special PG1-3 and special PG2-2 with the effect of the pseudo | simulation series used as a specific effect may be included.

  The deviation variation pattern determination table 135C shown in FIG. 11C is a random value for determining a variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on MR4. The deviation variation pattern determination table 135C is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  As described above, the non-reach CA 2-0 and the non-reach CA 2-1 include the non-reach PA 1-0 (super shortened) and the non-reach PA 1-02 ( The assignment of judgment values to (shortening) is different.

  The super CA 2-7 does not have a determination value assigned to the variation pattern of the super PB 3-3 corresponding to the super reach C, whereas the super CA 2-8 includes the super PB 3-3 corresponding to the super reach C. There is a decision value assignment for three variation patterns.

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

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control 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 reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR6 for determining the open type, the random value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is stored as pending data until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in 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 winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR6 for determining the open type, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. The numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

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

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  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.

  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. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

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

  The 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.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 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. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The presentation operation shown in FIG. 13B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, the effect operation is executed corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A 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. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 14B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14B, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14 (B), the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 14B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and pending memory number notification command) stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A Or, the type of the pre-reading notice effect in the case of execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to When a command for starting a prize is received during a period in which the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted (during pre-reading notice restriction), the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed at that reception timing. The determination information is set to “1” (or on state). In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. 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 process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 16 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the release type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR6, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR6 for determining the open type, and the random value MR2 for determining the hit type indicate the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as “big hit” or “small”. Whether or not to make a hit, whether the release type is "normally open" or "short-term open", and if the variable display result is "big hit" or the big hit type or "small hit" Used to determine the small hit type. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 17 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 16, FIG. 19) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 16, FIG. 20) described later, determination of a variation pattern type that abstractly classifies the variable display mode of decorative symbols, and specific definition of variable display modes of decorative symbols are specified. The variation pattern to be determined is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is a random value MR1 that is determined to derive and display a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol as a special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the current state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 17 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). For example, when the time reduction control is not performed, “79”, “99”, “199”, “219”, and “229” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for loss. Among these, “79” is the upper limit of the random value MR3 determined as the variation pattern type CA1-1 regardless of the total number of reserved storages in the deviation variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 134A shown in FIG. It is a value. Further, “99” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is “0” or “1”. Yes. “199” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “2” to “4”. ing. “219” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “5” to “8”. ing. “229” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the super reach reach effect is not executed regardless of the total number of reserved storage. As described above, the variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and among a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type, etc. This is a determination value set to determine which is determined. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, a variable category that is a variable display mode of “non-reach” is provided in common regardless of the total stored storage number, and based on the random value MR3. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”. Subsequent to the process of step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or less than the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR6 for determining the open type and the random value MR2 for determining the hit type. (Step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to the open type determination table 131 to determine whether the open type is determined as “normal open” or “short-term open”, and determines that it is determined as “normal open”. In response to the fluctuation special map (corresponding to the first special map corresponding to “1” or the “second special graphic corresponding to“ 2 ”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value, One of the normal opening big hit type determination table 132A at the start winning prize and the second opening normal winning big hit type determination table 132B is selected. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, The variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In addition, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold by the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, one of the variation pattern type determination tables as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is set. Alternatively, it may be determined which variation pattern type is determined as the variation category. Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the determination result in the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is used. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18 is executed in step S212 after executing the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 18 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 17 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  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 first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  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, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process are performed as follows: a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and a random value for determining the variation pattern It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big prize opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for starting probability variation control and time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR6 for determining the open type, the random value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are respectively read (step) S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and MR6 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are specified is provided, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR6 for determining the open type, the random value MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are respectively read (step) S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). Next, the CPU 103 uses the selected release type determination table to select a type (“normal release” or “short-term release”) corresponding to a value that matches the release type determination random value MR6 stored in the random number buffer area. The open type is determined (step S2422). In this case, the CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the release control determination random value MR6 extracted in step S209 of the start winning determination process and stored in the fluctuation random number buffer, and determines the release type.

  Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the jackpot type determination table corresponding to the release type and the variable special figure designation buffer value determined in step S2422 is selected (step S243). Specifically, when the release type is “normally open” and the variable special figure designation buffer value indicates “1”, the CPU 103 normally opens for the first special symbol shown in FIG. The big hit type determination table 132A is selected. Further, when the release type is “normally open” and the variable special figure designation buffer value indicates “2”, the CPU 103 determines the normal open big hit type for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Table 132B is selected. Further, when the open type is “short-term open”, the CPU 103 selects the short-term open big hit type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 8C. Further, numerical data representing the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type is extracted, and the type corresponding to the extracted random number value MR2 for determining the hit type is determined as the big hit type (step S244). When the normal opening big hit type determination table 132A for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8A is selected in step S243, the big hit type is “10R non-probable variation 1”, “10R non-probable variation 2”, It is determined as one of “10R probability variation 1”, “10R probability variation 2”, and “15R probability variation 1”. Also, when the normal open big hit type determination table 132B for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8B is selected in step S243, the big hit type is “15R non-probable change 1”, “15R non-probable change 2”. ”,“ 15R probability variation 1 ”,“ 15R probability variation 2 ”, and“ 15R probability variation 3 ”. Furthermore, when the short-term open jackpot type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 8C is selected in step S243, the jackpot type is determined as any one of “Cushing accuracy 1”, “Cushing accuracy 2”, and “Cushing accuracy 3”. Is done.

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “10R non-probable variation 1”, the jackpot type buffer value is “0”, “10R non-probable variation 2” is “01”, and “15R non-probable variation 1” is “02”. "15R non-probability 2" is "03", "10R probability change 1" is "04", "10R probability change 2" is "05", and "15R probability change 1" “06”, “15R probability variation 2” is “07”, “15R probability variation 3” is “08”, “rush accuracy 1” is “09”, and “rush accuracy 2”. If it is “10”, “11” should be used.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). That is, when the random number MR1 for determining the specific display result matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a small hit. In this case, the CPU 103 confirms the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, and when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. Is used to determine whether or not to make a small hit. If the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, it is determined whether or not to make a small hit using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  Next, numerical data indicating a random number value MR2 for hit type determination is extracted, and matches the extracted random number value MR2 for hit type determination using the small hit type determination table 132D shown in FIG. 8 (f). The type corresponding to the value to be set ("small hit A", "small hit B", "small hit C") is determined as the small hit type (step S2472). Then, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating the determined small hit type in the small hit type buffer in the RAM 102 (step S2473), and then proceeds to step S248. In these small hit type buffers, for example, when the small hit type is “small hit A”, “12” is set as data indicating the small hit type, and when the small hit type is “small hit B”, “13” is set as data indicating the small hit type, and “14” is set as data indicating the small hit type when the small hit type is “small hit C”.

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S245 and S2473, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state? A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the result is a lost pattern corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 16 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S261). When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 further determines whether or not it is a normal open big hit based on the data stored in the big hit type buffer (step S262).

  When the big hit is a normal open big hit, as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types, the probability variation big hit A variation pattern type determination table 133A (see FIG. 9A). Is selected (step S263). Then, control goes to a step S274.

  On the other hand, if the big hit is not a normal open big hit, that is, if it is a short-term open big hit, the process proceeds to step S265 and the short-term open big hit / small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B (see FIG. 9B) is selected. (Step S265). Then, control goes to a step S274. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S264). When the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 uses the short-term open big hit / small hit variation pattern type determination table 133B (as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of variations). 9B) is selected (step S265). Then, control goes to a step S274.

  When the small hit flag is not set, the CPU 103 determines whether or not there is a remaining number in the use table change start number (step S266). If there is a remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, after selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134C (step S267), the process proceeds to step S274.

  If there is no remaining number in the usage table change start frequency, the process proceeds to step S97, and whether or not the gaming state is in the low base state in which the hourly flag is not set and there is a remaining number of certain variation times. Determine. If there is a remaining number of times of certain variation, after selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134D (step S268), the process proceeds to step S274.

  If there is no remaining number of times of certain variation, the process proceeds to step S270 to check whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set. The time reduction flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time reduction state (including the time of shifting to the probability change state), and is reset when the time reduction state is ended. Specifically, it is determined to be a big hit, set in the process of ending the big hit game, the timing when the number of time reductions is consumed, and when the big hit is decided, the special symbol change display is ended and the stop symbol is displayed. It is reset at the timing of stop display. If the time reduction flag is set (step S270; Yes), the CPU 103 proceeds to step S272.

  If the time reduction flag is not set (step S272; No), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S271). If the total pending storage number is less than 3 (step S271; No), the CPU 103 uses the variation pattern type determination table 134A for detachment as a table used to determine the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. 10A) is selected (step S273). Then, control goes to a step S274.

  When the time reduction flag is set (step S270; Yes), or when the total pending storage number is 3 or more (step S271; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types. After selecting the deviation variation pattern type determination table 134B (see FIG. 10B) as a table to be used for this (step S272), the process proceeds to step S274.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer), and steps S263, S265, S267, S269, S272, or S273. By referring to the table selected in the above process, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S274).

  Next, based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S274, the CPU 103 uses the hit variation pattern determination tables 135A and 135B as the table used for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns, and the deviation variation pattern. One of the determination tables 135C (see FIG. 11) is selected (step S275). Also, by reading the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern from the random number buffer area (the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer) and referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S275. Then, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S276). When the configuration is such that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not extracted at the timing of the start winning prize, the CPU 103 is for determining the variation pattern for generating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It is also possible to directly extract numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern from the random number counter, and determine the variation pattern based on the extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

  Next, control is performed to transmit an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S277).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S278). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 102 (step S279). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S280).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, instead of suddenly determining the variation pattern type, first, it may be determined whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination. Then, based on the determination result as to whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S266 to S273 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S277, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state is changed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 16 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 terminates the change of the special symbol and derives and displays the stop symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Is performed (step S131). If data indicating “1” is set in the variation symbol designation buffer value, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and “2” is defined in the variation symbol designation buffer value. Is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol determination command to the production control board 12 is performed (step S132). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S140 (step S133).

  If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set (step S133a). In the jackpot gaming state, the game state is temporarily shifted to the normal state, but when determining the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended in the jackpot finishing process described later, whether or not the gaming state before the jackpot was a certain change state. Therefore, a big hit probability change flag indicating that the game state before the big hit is a positive change state is set (step S133b).

  Next, if there is a probability change flag, a time reduction flag, or a high-accuracy notification flag, they are reset (step S134), and control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S135). Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a normal opening jackpot, a normal opening jackpot start designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a short-term opening jackpot, a short-term opening jackpot start designation command is transmitted. Whether the big hit type is a normal open big hit or a short-term open big hit is determined based on data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 102 (data stored in the big hit type buffer). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a normal state designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S136).

  Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the image display device 5, for example) is set in the big hit display time timer (step S137). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time according to the big hit type are set in the big winning opening opening number counter (step S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value “4” corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S114) (step S139).

  In step S140, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is set. When the probability variation flag is set, the value of the probability variation counter that indicates the number of times the special symbol can be varied in the probability variation state is decremented by 1 (step S153). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a probability variation count designation command to the effect control board 12 based on the value of the probability variation count counter after subtraction (step S154). Next, when the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S155), the CPU 103 resets the probability variation flag and, when the highly accurate notification flag is set, the high probability notification flag. Is reset (step S156). Moreover, CPU103 performs control which transmits a normal state designation | designated command with respect to the production control board 12 (step S157).

  If the value of the probability variation counter after subtraction is not 0 in step S155, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is set (step S141). When the time reduction flag is set (that is, when the time change state is controlled to the probability change / time reduction state), the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (step S142). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a time reduction number designation command to the effect control board 12 based on the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction (step S143), and then the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction becomes zero. If it is detected (step S144), the time reduction flag is reset (step S145).

  When the time reduction flag is reset in step S145, or in the case of step S140; No, S141; No, S144; No, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (step S147). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 103 transmits a small hit start designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S148). In addition, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (time for notifying the occurrence of the small hit in the image display device 5, for example) is set in the small hit display time timer (step S149). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times) and the opening time corresponding to the small hit (the same opening time as the short-term opening big hit) are set in the special winning opening opening number counter (step S150). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value “8” corresponding to the small hit start pre-processing (step S118) (step S151).

  If the small hit flag is not set (step S147; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the value of the use table change start number counter stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is 0 (step S192). . When the value of the use table change start number counter is 0, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S110) (step S195).

  On the other hand, when the value of the use table change start number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the use table change start number counter (step S193). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a table change count designation command to the effect control board 12 based on the value of the use table change start count counter after subtraction (step S194), and then sets the special symbol process flag value to the special value. The value is updated to “0” corresponding to the symbol normal process (step S100) (step S195).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S157). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, the jackpot flag is reset (step S158), and if the type of terminated jackpot is a short-term open jackpot, the use table is changed according to the type of short-term open jackpot The number of start times is set in the use table change start number counter (step S160), and control is performed to transmit a table change number designation command to the effect control board 12 based on the value set in the use table change start number counter (step S160). S161).

  Then, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is a normal open big hit, a normal open big hit end designation command is transmitted, and when it is a short-term open big hit, a small hit / short-term open big hit end designation command is transmitted. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is being performed in the image display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the processing is ended.

  In step S164, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S165; Yes), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the jackpot type is a normal open jackpot (step S166A). Specifically, it can be determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S245 of the special symbol normal process is “01” to “08”. If it is a normal open big hit, the CPU 103 proceeds to step S167, sets a time reduction flag to shift the gaming state to a time reduction state, and sets the time reduction number (see FIG. 8) according to the type of jackpot. Set to the counter (2-byte configuration) (step S168), and if the use table change start count is present in the use table change start count counter, the use table change start count counter is reset (step S168 +), and the time is shortened. Control to transmit the state designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S169).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a probability change flag to shift the gaming state to the probability change state (step S170), and sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 78 times) to a probability change number counter for counting the probability change number (step S171). ), A control for transmitting a probability change state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S172). Then, control goes to a step S173.

  When the game state is shifted to the probability change state, that is, when the game state is shifted to the probability change (high probability) state during the game other than the start-up, the probability change flag is set before the power supply is stopped at the start-up. Unlike the case, since the high-accuracy notification flag is not set, the predetermined high-accuracy notification LED is not lit and it is not notified that the probability change (high accuracy) state is present, and the startup high-accuracy information is the predetermined information. There is no possibility of being notified of the probability change (high accuracy) state from the output circuit by the calling lamp.

  If it is a short-term open big hit in step S166A, the process proceeds to step S166B to check whether or not the big hit pre-change flag is set. If the big hit probability change flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S170 and the processes of steps S170 to 173 are performed. On the other hand, if the big hit probable change flag is set, the process proceeds to step S166C to reset the big hit probabilistic change flag and then perform the processing of steps S167 to 173.

  In other words, if a short-term open big hit occurs in the normal state (low-probability low base state), the number of changes to the table used and the number of times of accuracy change are updated (set), and the state of accuracy change (high-accuracy low base state) or probability change / short-time state When a short-term open big hit occurs in the (highly accurate and high base state), the use table change start count is not set, but the time reduction count and the probability change count are updated (set).

  In this embodiment, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is also used to determine whether or not to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 or increase the number of times of opening. In this case, specifically, in the normal symbol process (see step S16), the CPU 103 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set when the normal symbol variation display result is a hit. If so, control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 15 by extending the opening time or increasing the number of times of opening. Further, the time reduction flag set in step S167 is used to determine whether or not to shorten the variation time of the special symbol.

  Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S100) (step S173).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit end process executed in step S120 of FIG. In the small hit end processing shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the small hit end display timer is set (step S180). If the small hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S187. To do. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S181), and whether or not the probability change flag is set, that is, the small hit generated during high accuracy (probability change). It is determined whether or not there is.

  If the probability variation flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S183, and the use table change start number corresponding to the type of small hit is set in the use table change start number counter (step S183), and the use table change start is performed. Based on the value set in the number counter, control is performed to transmit a table change number designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S184).

  On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S185 without going through steps S183 and S184.

  In other words, when the probability variation flag is set, the number of times of probability variation due to the occurrence of the normal open big hit or the short-term open big hit has already been set before the occurrence of the small hit. By maintaining the already set state, the playability of the probability changing state from the normal opening big hit or the short-term opening big hit until the number of times of changing the probability ends is not impaired by the occurrence of the small hit.

  Then, control for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (step S185). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the image display device 5 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S186). finish.

  In step S187, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S188). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S188; Yes), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value “0” corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S100) (step S189). .

  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 to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 24 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the free area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning occurs, such as a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number notification command, is also referred to as a command at the time of starting winning. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, which are production control commands for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased, can be recognized. Also called stored information. The on-hold storage information includes a start opening prize designation command. When a start winning occurs, based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3, etc., the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination result of the big hit type The symbol designation command and the variation category command, which are production control commands for designating the variation category determination result, are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command is received, whether the first reserved memory count notification waiting time or the second reserved memory count notification waiting time has elapsed. Determine whether. At this time, if these waiting times have not elapsed, it is determined that the command corresponding to the start port winning designation command can be received within the normal reception period, and the start port already stored in the start winning time reception command buffer 194A is stored. The received command is stored in association with the winning designation command. On the other hand, if any one of the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the reserved memory number notification command is received, if the first reserved memory number notification waiting time and the second reserved memory number notification waiting time have elapsed, If the winning designation command is missing or cannot be received within the normal receiving period, the received command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 24 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining the presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect and the result of the prefetch notice effect (prefetch result) (step S161). 27 and 28 are flowcharts showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701 in FIG. 27). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command or the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command is newly received (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice restriction that restricts the execution of the prefetching notice effect is being performed (step S704). If it is determined in step S704 that the pre-reading notice is not being restricted (step S704; No), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the time-saving control with the time-saving control (high base state) (step S705).

  If the time reduction control is not being performed in step S705 (step S705; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the reception was successful. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, when any one is denied, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred, and for example, when any two are denied, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the reception was successful (step S707; Yes), the previous variation category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked, and a pre-reading notice effect is executed. The presence / absence of a pre-reading notice effect indicating whether or not to perform is determined (step S710). As an example, in the process of step S710, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of a prefetch notice effect. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number value for determining the pre-reading notice according to the specified content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Value) is assigned to the determination result of “No advance notice execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed or the determination result of “With advance notice execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Good. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, the presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied depending on the number of special figure hold memories (the number of first special figure hold memories or the number of second special figure hold memories) and the variation category. As a specific example, if the fluctuation category is “Non-reach common”, “Other loss”, or “Small hit”, “No advance notice execution” is determined as the number of special figure hold memory increases. The ratio becomes higher. Note that the “non-reach common” variation category is a variation category corresponding to a case where the variable display mode is “non-reach” regardless of the total number of reserved storage. On the other hand, if the fluctuation category is either “super-reach common” or “big hit”, the ratio determined as “no notice execution” decreases as the number of special figure reservations increases. Note that the variation category “common to super reach” is a variation category corresponding to the case where the reach variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect of super reach is used regardless of the total number of reserved memories. With this setting, as the number of pre-reading notice effects over multiple variable displays increases, the possibility of super reach reach effects and the possibility of variable display results in “big hits” increase. Can increase the expectation of the person.

  The setting of the determination ratio for executing the pre-reading notice effect in step S710 is not limited to this. Any setting that increases the possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given may be used. Alternatively, when the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is under probability variation control with probability variation control, it is determined to execute the predetermined prefetch notice effect at a higher rate than in the normal state where probability variation control is not being performed. You may set so. Alternatively, when the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the specific production mode among the plurality of modes, it is determined to execute the predetermined pre-reading notice production at a higher rate than in the normal production mode corresponding to the normal time. You may set so.

  Note that when the game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. Whether or not the game state is a big hit gaming state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. Further, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, corresponding to whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice effect may be made executable. For example, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of executions of a round in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), the command is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed by reading the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, for example, an effect of a one-notification notification mode that definitely notifies that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the current big hit gaming state is executed. Alternatively, only the pre-reading notice effect similar to the hold display notice may be executed.

  Based on the determination made in the process of step S710, it is determined whether or not “no advance notice execution” is executed (step S711). At this time, if it is other than “no notice execution” (step S711; No), it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command. Is determined (step S713). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S713; Yes), it corresponds to the fact that the special figure game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part in a predetermined notice display mode (step S714), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S713; No), a special figure game using the second special figure is newly displayed as a hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. After the control to update the display part corresponding to being held in the predetermined notice display mode (step S715), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. By executing the processing of steps S713 to S715, when the hold display notice is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect is immediately started at the timing when the start prize is generated and the command at the start prize is received. be able to.

  When it is determined in step S711 that “no advance notice is executed” (step S711; Yes), the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command. It is determined whether or not (step S720).

  If it is the first start opening winning designation command in step S720 (step S720; Yes), the special game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. After performing control to update the corresponding display part in the normal display mode (step S721), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S720 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S720; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part corresponding to the newly held in the normal display mode (step S722), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S707; No), the latest command stored in the start command receiving command buffer 194A is confirmed, and at least the start opening prize is received. It is determined whether or not a command other than the specified command (symbol specifying command, variation category command and pending storage number notification command) has been received (step S723 in FIG. 28). At this time, the missing command is only the start opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command). If the commands are stored in order and the contents of the symbol designating command and the variation category command are consistent, there is a possibility that the accuracy can be ensured to some extent.

  If it is determined in step S723 that at least a command other than the start opening winning designation command has been received (step S723; Yes), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is under probability change control with probability change control. Determination is made (step S726). When it is determined that the probability variation control is not being performed in step S726 (step S726; No), the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is determined (step S727).

  In the processing of step S727, the variable display mode is variable except for “non-reach common” and “non-reach common”, which is a variable category corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach”, regardless of the total number of reserved storage. Only in the case of “various types of loss” corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost”, the pre-read result of “hold display notice” can be determined. As a result, if the command at the start winning prize is not received normally, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed only when the variable display result is “losing”, and the frequency of execution of the pre-reading notice effect is excessively reduced. Can be prevented. Note that even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect may be set to be executable at a low rate. Alternatively, when the command at the time of starting winning is not normally received, it may be limited so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed.

  Based on the determination made in the process of step S727, it is determined whether or not “no advance notice execution” is executed (step S728).

  When there is a command that could not be received other than the start opening winning designation command in step S723 (step S723; No), or when it is determined that the probability variation control is being performed in step S726 (step S723) (S726; Yes), or when it is determined that "no advance notice is executed" in Step S728 (Step S728; Yes), undecided information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start winning reception command buffer 194A ( Step S731). For example, a storage area for undecided information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undecided information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1” (or ON state). .

  When it is determined in step S728 that it is other than “no advance notice executed” (step S728; No), after executing any one of the processes in step S731, as a hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H, The display parts indicating the 1st special figure reserved memory number and the 2nd special figure reserved memory number are respectively changed to a predetermined abnormal display mode, and the display part corresponding to the newly held state is also changed (step S732). ). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second Since the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified if the hold memory number notification command) can be normally received, the hold display can be updated in the normal display mode. Good. The abnormal display mode differs from the normal display mode or the notice display mode in that some or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display area are different, causing a missed command at the start winning prize. It suffices to be able to notify that it is recognizable. In addition, while only the display part corresponding to newly reserved is set as the abnormal display form, the display forms in other display parts may not be changed. It is only necessary to be able to recognize both the fact that the hold display advance notice is being executed and the fact that the command at the time of starting winning a prize has been missed. Or you may perform the process similar to step S713-S715 shown in FIG.

  After executing the processing of step S732, for example, after setting the pre-reading notice restriction, such as setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the on state (step S733), the prefetching is performed. The notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, after determining that the command at the start winning prize has not been normally received in step S707 in FIG. When it is determined that there is a missing command, the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 27 or the process of step S727 shown in FIG. 28 is not executed, so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed. Thereby, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the number of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can not be normally received. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be restricted.

  In addition, when only the start opening prize designation command is missing, when only the reserved memory number notification command is missing, or when the starting entry prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command are not consistent, You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed. That is, it is only necessary to be able to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory information that specifies whether the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, a part or all of the reserved memory information that specifies which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as a start opening prize designation command and a reserved memory number notification command, can be recognized. When it is missed, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed until the execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command that designates the determination result at the time of starting winning is recognized so as to be recognized, execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is ended. Up to this point, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the judgment result can be recognized by other judgment result information, the pre-reading notice effect based on the judgment result is not executed. You may restrict | limit. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from multiple pieces of judgment result information such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are not consistent, it is limited not to execute a pre-reading notice effect based on a judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information. May be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, You may restrict | limit so that the pre-reading notice effect based on generation | occurrence | production of the start prize (1st start prize) by the game ball having passed (entry) 1 start prize opening may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  In addition to this, for example, when part or all of the reserved memory information such as the start opening prize designation command or the reserved memory count notification command is missed in the high base state, the determination such as the symbol designation command or the variable category command is performed. Even if the result information is normally received, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of reserved memory information such as a start opening prize designation command or a reserved memory number notification command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  For example, when a part of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the pre-reading notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  Alternatively, for example, when determination results that can be recognized from a plurality of pieces of determination result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, it may be permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetch notice effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  After executing the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. 26, the prefetching notice control process for controlling the execution of the prefetching notice effect is executed (step S162). After the pre-reading notice control process is executed in step S162, one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. And run.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S170 of FIG. 26 as variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a variation start command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 has been received (step S5001). At this time, if the change start command has not been received (step S5001; No), it is determined whether or not it is the operation detection period based on the setting in the effect control pattern (step S5002). The operation detection period is a period during which the player's instruction operation (tilting operation) on the stick controller 31A and the player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the push button 31B are detected effectively.

  If it is not the push / pull detection period in step S5002 (step S5002; No), for example, it is determined whether a demonstration designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S5003). At this time, if the demonstration designation command has not been received (step S5003; No), the variable display start waiting process is ended as it is.

  When a demonstration designation command is received in step S5003 (step S5003; Yes), a setting for starting an effect operation for displaying a plurality of types of characters on a selectable screen is performed (step S5004), and variable display is performed. End wait processing ends. For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S5004, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). Thereby, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 30A is displayed on the image display device 5.

  If it is the push-pull detection period in step S5002 (step S5002; Yes), whether or not an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the push button 31B has been detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B or the like. Is determined (step S5005). When an instruction operation (push / pull operation) for the push button 31B is detected in step S5005 (step S5005; Yes), the cursor is currently selected from among a plurality of types of options displayed on the selection screen. After setting for starting the rendering operation by the character corresponding to the option (step S5006), the variable display start waiting process is terminated. For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S5006, a notice based on the possibility of being controlled to the big hit gaming state (big hit reliability) is executed, and the display control command designated by the display control data is sent to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. , Transmitting a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data to the voice control board 13, and performing a signal output designated by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14. Of these, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). In the example shown in FIG. 30, when an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the push button 31B is detected, as shown in FIG. 30A, an option for designating the character A is selected by the cursor. As shown in FIG. 30 (B), display is made so that it can be seen that the character A has been selected, and the effect operation by the character A is started. It should be noted that a display that indicates that the character A has been selected may not be performed. In this embodiment, an option (selected option) that has been selected once before the start of the jackpot game state, such as during the demonstration display or the previous jackpot game state, is executed (selected option) is the jackpot game In principle, the state is not displayed on the selection screen and cannot be selected until all characters are selected. It should be noted that the period during which the selected option cannot be selected can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the period until the presentation action by the character is executed a predetermined number of times (until the big hit gaming state occurs a predetermined number of times). It may be a period until the probability variation latent mode or the chance mode ends.

  When the instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the push button 31B is not detected in step S5003 (step S5003; No), after setting for controlling other effect operations (step S5007), variable display starts The waiting process is terminated. For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S5007, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). As an example, before an instruction operation (push / pull operation) on the push button 31B is detected, an effect operation for moving the cursor is performed according to the player's instruction operation (tilt operation) on the stick controller 31A. After the instruction operation (push / pull operation) on the push button 31B is detected, it is only necessary to control the rendering operation by the character corresponding to the option selected by the cursor.

  When the change start command is received in step S5001 (step S5001; No), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S5008). The variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 26 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of a non-probability variable jackpot combination, a notification that it will be controlled to a promiscuous state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the execution execution setting during variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing the changing notice effect different from the prefetch notice effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in response to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

  As the changing notice effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, alarm sound, chime sound, siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed as the changing notice effect.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 26 as the special figure waiting process. In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 resets the symbol confirmation command reception flag if the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (step S8301). In addition, control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol is performed according to the data (data indicating the stop symbol) stored in the decorative symbol display result storage area (step S8302). In the example shown in FIG. 30, as shown in FIG.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the value of the chance mode counter is 0 (step S8309). When the value of the chance mode counter is not 0, the value of the chance mode counter is decremented by 1 (step S8310).

  The chance mode counter has a value other than 0 when the chance mode effect (any of the effects shown in FIGS. 33C to 33E) is started (specifically, the chance mode effect continues. The number of decorative symbol variations performed) is set. Here, the effect shown in FIG. 33C is an effect of notifying the player that there is a high possibility of being in a probable change state by the character image 9c of “Large chance”. The effect shown in FIG. 33 (D) is an effect that notifies the player that the possibility of being in a state of probability change is medium by the character image 9d of “In Chance”. The effect shown in FIG. 33 (E) is an effect of notifying the player that there is a low possibility of being in a probable change state by the character image 9e of “small chance”.

  When the value of the chance mode counter after -1 is reduced to 0, the effect control CPU 120 ends the chance mode effect (step S8312). Specifically, the character images 9c, 9d, 9e shown in FIGS. 33 (C) to 33 (E) are erased from the screen of the image display device 5. Further, the chance mode flag is reset (step S8313). Note that any of the character images 9c, 9d, and 9e is displayed on the image display device 5 before the chance mode effect ends.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the probability variation latent mode flag is set (step S8314). If the probability variation latency mode flag is set, the value of the hour / times counter is decremented by 1 (step S8315).

  The effect control CPU 120 executes the chance mode setting process (step S8317) when the value of the time reduction counter reaches 0 (step S8316).

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the chance mode setting process. In the chance mode setting process, the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability variation latent mode flag (step S8331). If the decorative symbol display result is a big hit symbol, the process ends (step S8332).

  If the display result of the decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (it is a missing symbol), a chance mode determining random number SR3 is extracted (step S8333). Then, the type of chance mode is determined using the chance mode determination table (step S8334).

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the chance mode determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 35, the chance mode determination table (see FIG. 35 (A)) used when the last big hit is a 10R probability variable big hit and the last big hit is a non-probable change of 50 times in a short time. Chance mode determination table (see FIG. 35 (B)) used in the case of big hit (in the example shown in FIGS. 8 (A) and (B), 15R non-probability 1 or 10R non-probability 1) and finally occurs Chance mode determination table (FIG. 35) used when the big hit is 30 non-probability change big hits (15R non-probability change 2 or 10R non-probability change 2 in the examples shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B). (See (C)).

  In any chance mode determination table, determination values that are compared with chance mode determination random numbers and corresponding to chance modes A, B, and C are set.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the content (“chance mode A”, “chance mode B”, or “chance mode C”) according to the determination value that matches the value of the chance mode determination random number in the process of step S8334. However, a chance mode flag (chance mode flag A, chance mode flag B or chance mode flag C) corresponding to the determined type of chance mode is set (step S8335).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the chance mode continuation number determination random number SR4 (step S8336). Then, using the chance mode continuation count determination table, the continuation count of the chance mode (decorative pattern variation count) is determined (step S8337).

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the chance mode continuation count determination table. In the example shown in FIG. 36, it is used when the last big hit is a normal big hit with 50 times of time reduction (in the examples shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, 15R non-probability 1 or 10R non-probability 1). The chance mode continuation count determination table (see FIG. 36A) and the last big hit that is 30 times the number of short- and short-running times is shown in the example shown in FIG. 8A and FIG. 2 or 10R uncertain variation 2), there is a chance mode continuation number determination table (see FIG. 36B) used.

  In the process of step S 8337, the effect control CPU 120 uses the content (“10 times” or “20 times”) according to the determination value that matches the value of the chance mode continuation number determination random number as the determination result. (Chance mode continuation count) is set in the chance mode counter (step S8338). If the probability is 10R, the chance mode counter is set to 65536 (substantially infinite). Therefore, in the case of 10R probability variation, the chance mode (period in which the chance mode effect is executed) continues substantially until the next big hit occurs.

  Then, an effect (displaying any one of the character images 9c, 9d, and 9e shown in FIGS. 33C to 33E on the image display device 5) according to the type of the chance mode determined in the process of step S8334 is started. (Step S8339). When executing the process of step S8339, the effect control CPU 120 erases the character image 9b of the effect in the probability variation latent state shown in FIG. Here, the effect shown in FIG. 33 (B) is an effect that does not clearly notify whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state by the character image 9b of “probability variation”. When an effect in the probability variation latent state is being executed, there are actually cases where the probability variation state and normal states are present.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the last big hit is a 10R probability variation big hit, the player has expectation in a shorter time period than when the last big hit is a normal big hit. The chance mode A effect (“Large chance” in the example shown in FIG. 33) is easily executed. In addition, when the last big hit is a non-probable big hit with 50 times a short time, compared to the case where the last big hit is a non-probable big hit with 30 times a short time, in a period where the time is short The chance mode A effect that makes the player expect is easy to be executed.

  In other words, when the actual gaming state is a probability change state, the chance mode A effect is more likely to be executed. Production of chance mode A is easy to be executed.

  Accordingly, the chance mode A effect that gives the player expectations can increase the player's sense of expectation with respect to the probability variation state, and even if the actual game state is not the probability variation state, the advantage (in this example, the number of time reductions) By controlling the occurrence frequency of the chance mode A effect according to the number of (increase / decrease), the player's expectation for the probable change state in the short time state (when the actual game state is the normal state) is not reduced. Can be.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 36, the upper limit of the chance mode continuation count is 20 times. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the chance mode effect from being executed for a long period of time even though the actual gaming state is the normal state.

  Note that the type of jackpot that occurred last is specified by a display result designation command stored in the jackpot type storage area. This is because the contents of the big hit type storage area cannot be rewritten until the next big hit occurs.

  After performing the chance mode setting process in step S8317, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it has been determined to win a big hit (step S8321). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In this embodiment, it can be confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a big hit based on the determined stop symbol. If it is not decided to win, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S8323).

  When it is determined to be the big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value “6” corresponding to the effect process during the big hit control (step S8322).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S176 of FIG. 26 as the big hit control effect process. In the effect process during jackpot control shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S601; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect that is performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state is made (step S602), and the value of the production process flag is set. After updating to “7” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S603), the big hit control effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S602, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not it is an operation detection period based on settings in the effect control pattern (step S604). The operation detection period is a period during which the player's instruction operation (tilting operation) on the stick controller 31A and the player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the push button 31B are detected effectively.

  If it is not the push / pull detection period in step S604 (step S604; No), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the selection screen display (for example, at the start of the tenth round game) based on the setting in the effect control pattern. Determination is made (step S605). At this time, if it is the start timing of the selection screen display (step S605; Yes), numerical data indicating a selection screen determination random number value updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted and shown in FIG. By referring to the selection screen determination table 170 or the like, it is determined whether or not to display the selection screen including the selected option (step S606).

  In the selection screen determination table 170, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, it is determined to always display a selection screen that does not include a selected option, and to display a selection screen that includes a selected option. It will never be done. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probability change”, the ratio determined to display the selection screen including the selected option is determined to display the selection screen not including the selected option. It is higher than the rate. This eliminates dissatisfaction due to the fact that the presentation corresponding to the option already selected by the player is not executed, and improves the expectation that the player will be controlled in an advantageous gaming state. Will improve. More specifically, since the ratio of the display of a plurality of types of options including the selected option varies depending on whether or not the state is controlled to the probability change state, the plurality of types of options displayed on the image display device 5 Can be noticed.

  It is determined whether or not it has been determined to display the selection screen including the selected option in step S606 of FIG. 37 (step S6062). At this time, if it is determined to display a selection screen including the selected option (step S6062; Yes), an accurate notification flag is set (step S6063). The accurate notification flag is referred to in the big hit end effect.

  When it is determined in step S6062 to display a selection screen that does not include the selected option (step S6062; No), after executing the process of step S6063, according to the determination result in step S606, After setting for starting an effect operation for displaying a selection screen for selecting a plurality of types of characters (step S607), the effect process during jackpot control is terminated. For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S607, a display control command designated by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data designated by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). As an example, if it is determined in step S606 that a selection screen that does not include the selected option (in this example, an option that specifies character A) is displayed, a selection screen as shown in FIG. 39 (D1) is displayed. Is displayed, and when it is determined to display a selection screen including a selected option (an option for designating character A in this example), a selection screen as shown in FIG. 40 (D2) is displayed. .

  If it is not the selection screen display start timing in step S605 of FIG. 37 (step S605; No), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds (step S608). As an example, in the process of step S608, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is specified from the jackpot opening special designation command for opening the jackpot transmitted from the main board 11. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the processing in step S608, the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  If it is the push-pull detection period in step S604 (step S604; Yes), whether or not an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the push button 31B has been detected based on an operation detection signal transmitted from the push sensor 35B or the like. Is determined (step S609). When an instruction operation (push / pull operation) for the push button 31B is detected in step S609 (step S609; Yes), the cursor is currently selected from among a plurality of types of options displayed on the selection screen. After performing the setting for starting the production operation by the character corresponding to the option (step S610), the production process during the big hit control is terminated. For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S610, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data specified by the audio control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  If it is not the push-pull detection period in step S604 (step S604; No), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the operation detection period based on the setting in the effect control pattern (step S611). The end timing of the operation detection period may be, for example, a timing after the elapse of a predetermined period after the selection screen is displayed, or may be after the elapse of a predetermined operation detection period from the start timing of the operation detection period. Furthermore, it may be the end point of the round (for example, the tenth round) on which the selection screen is displayed. At this time, if it is the end timing of the operation detection period (step S611; Yes), any one of the options displayed on the selection screen is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122. Numeric data indicating a random number for determination is extracted, and is determined randomly by referring to a predetermined option determination table 170 (step S612).

  Then, after setting for starting the production operation by the character corresponding to the option determined in step S612 (step S613), the big hit control production processing is terminated. For example, in the rendering operation control by the process of step S613, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data specified by the audio control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  If it is not the selection screen display start timing in step S611 (step S611; No), after setting for controlling other effect operations (step S614), the big hit control effect processing is terminated. For example, in the production operation control by the process of step S614, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data specified by the audio control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone). As an example, during the operation detection period, before the instruction operation (push / pull operation) for the push button 31B is detected, the presentation operation for moving the cursor according to the player's instruction operation (tilt operation) for the stick controller 31A. After the end of the operation detection period, it is only necessary to control the rendering action by the character corresponding to the option selected by the cursor or the option determined at random.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S177 in FIG. 26 as the ending process. In the ending process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the jackpot end effect timer is set (step S871). If the big hit end effect timer is set, the process proceeds to step S875. If the jackpot end effect timer is not set, it is checked whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (step S872). If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (step S873), and the jackpot end presentation timer is set to the jackpot end presentation time (the time required for the jackpot end processing in the game control means). A value corresponding to (corresponding time) is set (step S874).

  In step S875, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the jackpot end effect timer by one. When the value of the jackpot end effect timer becomes 0 (the jackpot end time has elapsed) (step S876), when the type of jackpot is 15R probability variation (15R probability variation 1, 15R probability variation 2 or 15R probability variation 3) ( Step S880), a probability change notification effect (see FIG. 33A) is executed (step S881). When it is not the 15R probability variation big hit, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the accurate notification flag (see step S6063 in FIG. 37) is set (step S882).

  When the accurate notification flag is set, the production control CPU 120 resets the accurate notification flag (step S883), and whether the type of jackpot is a certain change (specifically, 10R probability variation 1 or 10R probability variation 2). It is confirmed whether or not (step S884).

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a probability change notification effect (see FIG. 33A) if it is a probability change (step S885), and if it is not a probability change, the effect control notification effect (see FIG. 33F). ) Is executed (step S886). Then, control goes to a step S889. Here, the effect shown in FIG. 33 (A) is an effect of notifying the player that the game state is in the probable change state by the character image 9a of “probability change!”. The effect shown in FIG. 33 (F) is an effect of notifying the player that the game state is not in a probable change state (normal state) by the character image 9f of “Sorry!”. As a result, as shown in FIG. 40 (D2), when the selection screen including the selected option is displayed, an accurate notification flag is set. As shown in FIG. Is notified to the player that the gaming state is a probable change state.

  If the accurate notification flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 executes a probability variation latent effect (see FIG. 33B) (step S887). Then, the probability variation latent mode flag is set (step S888). Also, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S889). As a result, as shown in FIG. 39 (D1), when a selection screen that does not include the selected option is displayed, the correct notification flag is not set. Moreover, it is not clearly informed whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state by the character image 9b.

  When the 15R probability variation big hit occurs by the control as described above, the player is clearly notified that the gaming state has become the probability variation state. In addition, if the probability change big hit (specifically, 10R probability change big hit) occurs when the accurate notification flag is set, the player is clearly notified that the gaming state has become the probability changed state, If it is not a probable big hit, the player is clearly notified that the game state is the normal state (non-probable change state).

  In addition, when a 15R probability variation jackpot corresponding to the most advantageous game value for the player occurs, a probability variation notification effect is unconditionally executed, and an accurate gaming state is notified. Further, if a big hit other than the 15R probability change big hit occurs and it is not within the accurate notification period, the probability change latent mode is executed and the probability change latent effect is executed. The effect control CPU 120 continuously executes the probability variation latent effect until the chance mode is started. The effect control CPU 120 continuously executes the chance mode effects during the chance mode duration period.

  Note that, when the accurate notification flag is set, the probability variation notification effect or the non-probability variation notification effect is not executed, but the probability variation latent mode or the chance mode may be shifted. When configured to shift to the chance mode (including the case of shifting from the probability variation latent mode), if the correct notification flag is set, the probability that the chance mode A is selected if the probability is changed If it is uncertain, the rate at which the chance mode C is selected is increased.

  In this embodiment, when the chance mode is entered, the specific chance mode effect (the chance mode A effect, the chance mode B effect, or the chance mode C effect) is continuously executed. Although the chance mode A, chance mode B, or chance mode C is maintained, the type of chance mode (chance mode A, chance mode B, or chance mode C) may be changed midway. The change is realized by, for example, a lottery using numerical data indicating a random value. When the last big hit is a probable big hit, the chance mode B → While making it easy to shift to chance mode A, it makes it easier to shift from chance mode C to chance mode B. Further, there may be a transition from chance mode A to chance mode B and a transition from chance mode B to chance mode C.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the case of 10R probability variable big hit, the chance mode continues until the next big hit is known (see step S8338 in FIG. 34), but in the case of 10R probability variable big hit, the chance mode continues. When the number of times is set to a finite number and the variable display of the number of times is executed, the effect of the chance mode is ended (specifically, the character images 9c, 9d, and 9e shown in FIGS. 33C to 33E are displayed as images). It may be deleted from the screen of the device 5). In that case, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit, the ratio determined to be a large number of continuations is made higher than in the case of normal big hit (see FIG. 36).

  As described above, in the selection screen determination table 170 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, it is determined to always display a selection screen that does not include the selected option. Thus, it is not determined to display the selection screen including the selected option. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “probability change”, the ratio determined to display the selection screen including the selected option is determined to display the selection screen not including the selected option. It is higher than the rate. This eliminates dissatisfaction due to the fact that the presentation corresponding to the option already selected by the player is not executed, and improves the expectation that the player will be controlled in an advantageous gaming state. Will improve. More specifically, since the ratio of the display of a plurality of types of options including the selected option varies depending on whether or not the state is controlled to the probability change state, the plurality of types of options displayed on the image display device 5 Can be noticed.

  In addition, the start condition in the probability variation state (high probability low base state) is the same as the normal state (low probability low base state), that is, the low base state is not the short-time state, so the short-term open big hit ends After that, it is difficult to specify whether or not the state is controlled to a certain change state.

  In addition, after reaching a short-term open big hit or small hit that satisfies the latent condition, the super reach that becomes a specific variable display pattern before and after the number of executions of variable display of the production symbol reaches the use table change start count The appearance status of A, B and ultra-short variation patterns will change, and the usage table change start count at which the appearance status of these variation patterns changes will change to a highly accurate (probability variation) state. Since the game is different from a big hit with an open big hit and a small hit that doesn't shift to a high-accuracy (probability change) state, the player usually has a low-probability game state immediately after the occurrence of a short-term big hit or a small hit. In order to judge whether it is a gaming state or a high probability low base state, the appearance state of these super reach A, B and ultra-short variation patterns Since so play a game by focusing on the timing of reduction, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, before and after the use table change start count, the variation display variation time (variable display time) is also changed by using the variation pattern type determination table for deviation that is different in average variation time. In addition to the timing at which the appearance of Super Reach A and B, which are specific variable display patterns, and the ultra-short variation pattern changes, the game should be focused on the timing at which the variation time (variable display time) changes. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved, and the timing of these changes can be recognized by the change of the variation time (variable display time), so that the player can easily identify the timing of these changes.

  In addition, in the high base state (time-short state) and the low base state that has shifted from the high base state, a common effect is produced when the gaming state is a high probability state and when the gaming state is a normal state (normal gaming state) (this example) Then, when the probability variation latent effect and chance mode effect) are executed and the gaming state is controlled to the high probability state, the number of executions is determined to be higher at a higher rate than when not controlled to the high probability state ( In this example, the number of chance mode continuations is increased.) When the gaming state is a high probability state, a common effect is executed in the low base state until the next big hit gaming state is controlled. When in the gaming state, in the low base state, when the number of executions is determined to be large (in this example, 50 times), the number is low (in this example, the number of times) (0 in this example, 20 times: see FIG. 36), so it is possible to grasp whether it is a high probability state or a normal gaming state. When performing an awkward effect (in this example, a probabilistic latent effect and a chance mode effect), the player's expectation for a high probability state is not reduced even when the actual game state is the normal game state. can do.

  In other words, the player's expectation increases when the number of times is 50, but in that case, since the common performance is continuously executed over a long period of time, the player's expectation is enhanced by the common performance. Can last.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable display that is the target of the determination result is obtained on the condition that the command at the time of starting winning is normally received and it is determined in step S710 in FIG. Since the pre-reading notice effect for a plurality of variable displays can be executed simultaneously, the pre-reading notice effect can be made conspicuous.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, a high probability state has been described as an example of a gaming state advantageous for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming state advantageous to the player may be the big hit gaming state, or the short time after the big hit gaming state ends (for example, 50 times). ). Further, the hold data determined to set the special figure display result as “big hit” may be stored in the special figure hold storage unit, or the number of round games performed during the control of the big hit game state May be large (for example, 15 rounds).

  As an example, when the gaming state advantageous to the player is a jackpot gaming state, or when the pending data determined to set the special chart display result to “hit” is stored in the special chart holding storage unit As for the direction action by the character corresponding to the option selected from the selection screen, a notice based on the possibility that the special figure display result may be a “hit” (hit hit reliability) such as a step-up notice or a pre-read notice is executed. That's fine.

  In addition, when the game state advantageous to the player is that the hold data determined to make the special figure display result “big hit” is stored in the special figure hold storage unit, it is more than the case where it is not stored. It is sufficient that the selection screen including the selected option is displayed at a higher rate. Accordingly, the ratio at which a plurality of types of options including the selected options are displayed depending on whether or not the hold data determined to set the special figure display result as “big hit” is stored in the special figure hold storage unit Therefore, attention can be paid to a plurality of types of options displayed on the image display device 5.

  In this case, if it is determined in step S707 in FIG. 27 that the reception is successful (step S707; Yes), the selection screen updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, as in step S606. It is possible to determine whether or not to display a selection screen including selected options by extracting numerical data indicating a random number for determination and referring to the selection screen determination table 170 shown in FIG. Good. On the other hand, after determining that the command at the start winning prize could not be normally received at step S707 in FIG. 27, it was not possible to receive normally other than the start opening prize specifying command at step S723 in FIG. When it is determined that there is a command, the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 27 or the process of step S727 shown in FIG. 28 is not executed, so that the selection screen including the selected option is not displayed. . Thus, for example, the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can not be received normally. In some cases, the display of the selection screen including the selected options is restricted, so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed based on information with low credibility, and the player is not distrusted. Can do.

  As another example, if the gaming state advantageous to the player is 50 times of time reduction after the big hit gaming state is finished, the selected option is selected at a higher rate than when the time reduction number is 30 times. A selection screen including the display may be displayed. As a result, the ratio of the display of a plurality of types of options including the selected option varies depending on the number of times after the big hit gaming state is ended, so that a plurality of types of options displayed on the image display device 5 are displayed. Can be noticed.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the selection screen is displayed during the demonstration display or when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the selection screen may be performed at normal time, before reaching, at the start of big hit, at the time of probability variation entry, at the time of probability variation concealment mode entry, or the like. As an example, when the selection screen is displayed before the big hit or at the start of the big hit, it is selected depending on whether the big hit type is non-probable or probable, or whether the number of rounds is 10 rounds or 15 rounds What is necessary is just to change the ratio in which the multiple types of choices including these choices are displayed. In addition, a selection screen is displayed at the start of the big hit, and during the big hit, the probability change notification effect is executed based on the character corresponding to the option selected from the displayed selection screen, and the probability change notification effect is set to a high probability state. When it is notified that control is performed, the selection screen is redisplayed at a predetermined timing (for example, the 10th round) before the jackpot ends, and based on the character corresponding to the option selected from the redisplayed selection screen. Thus, an effect in a high probability state may be executed. In this case, when the selected character is displayed on the selection screen, the holding data determined to set the special figure display result to “big hit” is stored in the special figure holding storage unit, and the big hit gaming state is continuously generated ( What is necessary is just to make sure that it is controlled to a high probability state. Alternatively, it may be suggested that the jackpot gaming state is more advantageous, such as determining that the jackpot gaming state does not end in 10 rounds and continues for 15 rounds. Furthermore, when the selection screen is displayed at the time of reach, if the selected character is displayed on the selection screen, the special figure display result may be a “big hit” than when it is not displayed (the big hit reliability) ) May be increased, or it may be determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that when a selection screen including a selected option is displayed, it is determined that the high probability state is controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If a selection screen containing selected options is displayed, the possibility of being controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot gaming state is high, but it may not be controlled to a high probability state. May be. In this case, even when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, it is only necessary to determine to display the selection screen including the selected option with a small ratio.

  The above embodiment has been described on the assumption that when a demonstration designation command is received in step S5003 shown in FIG. 29 (step S5003; Yes), a selection screen capable of selecting a plurality of types of characters is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) is performed, that is, after receiving a demonstration designation command from the main board 11, it is within a predetermined period (for example, 1 minute). ), When the change start command is not received, the selection screen may be displayed based on the player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) on the push button 31B. Even if the demonstration display (demonstration screen display) is not performed, the player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) to the push button 31B is performed when the predetermined period has elapsed after the variable display of the decorative symbols has ended. Based on this, a selection screen may be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, when it is determined in step S606 in FIG. 37 to display a selection screen that does not include the selected option (step S606; No), all options other than the selected option are selected. When it is determined that the selection screen including the selected option is displayed (step S606; Yes), all the options including the selected option are displayed on the selection screen. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of options displayed on the selection screen may be fixed (for example, three) regardless of the determination result in step S606 in FIG. Specifically, when it is determined to display a selection screen that does not include the selected option (Step S606; No), for example, three options are selected at random from the options that have not been selected yet. When it is determined to display the selection screen including the selected option displayed on the selection screen (step S606; Yes), for example, three options out of all the options including the selected one Can be selected at random and displayed on the selection screen. If it is determined to display a selection screen that does not include the selected option (step S606; No), for example, three options are selected at random from the options that have not been selected, and the selection screen is displayed. If it is decided to display and display a selection screen including the selected options (step S606; Yes), the three selected options are selected from among the options that have not been selected yet. May be displayed on the selection screen.

  In the above embodiment, in the process of step S409, the open type determination table 131 is referred to determine whether the open type is determined as “normal open” or “short-term open”, and “normal open”. When it is determined to be determined, the fluctuation special figure specified corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") In response to this, either the first start winning normal release big hit type determination table 132A or the second start winning normal release big hit type determination table 132B is selected. The description has been made on the assumption that the big hit type is determined as a plurality of types by referring to the selected big hit type determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the process of step S409, the first start winning normal release big hit type determination table 132A and the second start winning normal release big hit type determination table 132B are displayed as “Accuracy 1”. ”,“ Accuracy 2 ”,“ Accuracy 3 ”are included, and without determining the opening type, the first opening winning normal opening big hit type determination table 132A, the second starting winning normal release big hit type without directly determining the opening type The jackpot type may be determined using only one of the determination tables 132B.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

When each specific display results on the variable display equipment to derive display the display result performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify is derived displayed, the gaming machine to control the advantageous specific game state for the player Because
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Option display means for displaying a plurality of types of options on the variable display device;
An effect execution means for executing an effect corresponding to an option selected in accordance with an operation of the operation means by a player among a plurality of types of options displayed by the option display means;
With respect to variable display of identification information that has not yet been started, a hold storage means capable of storing as hold storage within a range of a predetermined upper limit storage number;
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to enter the specific gaming state based on the hold memory stored in the hold storage means when starting variable display of identification information;
Pre-reading determination means for determining whether or not a pending storage determined to be the specific gaming state by the prior determination means is stored;
With
The option display means displays again the plurality of types of options based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied after the effect corresponding to the first option among the types of options is executed by the effect execution means. Including option redisplay means,
The production execution means selects a second option different from the first option according to an operation of the operation means by the player from among a plurality of types of options displayed again by the option redisplay means. In the case of performing the production corresponding to the second option,
The option redisplay means stores the reserved memory determined as the specific gaming state when the pre-read determining means determines that the reserved memory determined as the specific gaming state is stored. Displaying a plurality of types of options including the first option at a higher rate than the case without
A gaming machine characterized by that.