JP5611106B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, and the like, and in particular, includes a variation display unit that performs a variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and the variation display unit includes The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed.

  What is generally known as this type of gaming machine includes, for example, a variation display means for performing variation display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, such as pachinko gaming machines, When a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the means, there is one that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, there is one that presents a plurality of reach effects, displays an image for selecting a reach effect from the reach effects, and performs control for executing the selected reach effect (Patent Literature). 1).

JP 2009-034340 (paragraph number 0416, FIG. 80)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, when the reach effect is executed in the variable display, the reach effect corresponding to the reach effect selected when the reach effect is selected is always executed. However, since the performance to be executed can be easily grasped and the production is not surprising and lacks interest, there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine that enables to improve the interest of Yu technique.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5 ) for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols, decorative symbols) that can identify each of them. when predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived displayed, a favorable specific game state for the player (jackpot gaming state) game shifts to the machine (pachinko gaming machine 1),
Predetermining means (game controlling microcomputer 100, S240 and S241 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination result of the The pre determining means, wherein the variable display of the identification information, the specific effect specific effect execution means for executing the (super reach demonstration) (FIG. 16 for informing the possibility of shift to the specific game state S172 )When,
Option presentation means (S541 in FIG. 19) for presenting a plurality of effect options including effect options corresponding to the specific effect to be executed when the specific effect execution means executes the specific effect;
A selection is being performed to display a selected state display indicating that at least one effect option has been selected from the plurality of effect options until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the option presentation means presents the effect options. Status display means;
An effect that does not correspond to the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing unit after the display of the selected state is performed after the plurality of effect options are presented by the option presenting unit until the predetermined condition is satisfied. A special state display means for executing a special state display for displaying the selected state again after once showing a state in which the options are confirmed;
A confirmation state display means for executing a confirmation state display indicating a state in which an effect option corresponding to the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means is confirmed when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the confirmed state display means, when a special specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means, the number of effect options greater than the number of effect options selected in the selected state display is determined. Execute the confirmation status display ,
The specific effect executing means executes a specific effect corresponding to the effect option displayed in the confirmed state by the confirmed state display means,
When the confirmed state display is executed by the confirmed state display means after the special state display is executed by the special state display means, a specific effect corresponding to the effect option of the state confirmed in the confirmed state display is displayed. The possibility of shifting to the specific gaming state is higher than the specific effect corresponding to the effect option in which the state determined in the special state display is shown before the determined state display .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of Yu technique.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the identification information forms part of the specific display result in the variation display means, but the identification information is variably displayed in at least some of the variation display means. Reach effect execution means (S172 in FIG. 17) for executing the reach effect after the reach state is reached,
The reach effect executing means is a special reach effect that is not executed in the other selected states when the selected state in which the plurality of effect options are specified is presented by the selected state presenting means. 9 (E reach in the 13th special reach) is executed (13th special reach) (FIGS. 9A and 9B).

  According to such a configuration, when a selection state in which a plurality of production options are specified is presented, the reach production develops into a special reach production that is not executed in other selection states. Can be diversified, and the fun of games can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the option presenting means changes the presented presentation option at a predetermined timing during the selection of the presentation option (FIGS. 7D and 7D). E), FIG. 8 (D), (E)).

  According to such a configuration, since the selection state of the presented production option is changed at a predetermined timing during the selection of the production option, the entertainment state of the game is improved by changing the selection state of the production option. Can do.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the selection state presenting unit re-specifies the effect option until the execution of the specific effect ends, Change and present the selection status of the production options (FIGS. 20E to 20G)
The specific effect execution means includes specific effect change means (S172 in FIG. 16) for changing the specific effect to be executed in response to the selection state of the effect option being changed and presented by the selection state presenting means.
The specific effect changing means is configured so that the ratio of the specific game state after the specific effect is set higher after the specific effect is changed after the specific effect is changed than before the specific effect is changed. , To change the specific performance to be executed (the relationship of the reliability that is a big hit regarding the reach production, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, A reach <B reach <C reach <D reach <AB joint reach) <AC joint reach <BC joint reach, and in (D) to (G) of FIG. 20, the A reach is changed to the AB joint reach.

  According to such a configuration, when the selection state of the production options is changed and presented, the ratio at which the specific presentation is changed after the specific production is finished is set higher after the change of the specific production than before the change. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved according to the change of the specific effect.

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 illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is explanatory drawing which shows a jackpot determination table. It is a display screen figure of an image display device showing an example of a reach selection effect. It is a display screen figure of an image display device showing an example of a reach selection effect. It is a display screen figure of an image display device showing an example of a reach selection effect. It is a display screen figure of an image display device showing an example of a reach selection effect. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table containing a variation pattern classification determination table and a variation pattern determination table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the 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 a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation process during fluctuation display. It is a flowchart which shows a special reach setting process. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows the example of a reach selection effect by 2nd Embodiment. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows the example of an effect of reach selection production by a 3rd embodiment. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows the example of a reach selection effect by 4th Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine. Any gaming machine may be used as long as it includes a fluctuation display means for performing a fluctuation display, and controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the fluctuation display means.

[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine.

  Referring to FIG. 1, a first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and a second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). ing. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes), etc., and are special symbols as an example of a variable display (also referred to as variable display) game. In the game, special symbols (also referred to as “special drawings”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed in a variable manner (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. 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 referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as “second special symbol”.

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in, for example, a square shape. The type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). 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 variation display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of 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, variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5, The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special symbol using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the symbol game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which 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, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, 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. Note that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

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

  After the decorative symbol variation display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed ornament symbol that is the variation 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, 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is displayed. 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 (special symbol hold memory number) corresponding to the special symbol game is specified. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special symbol game is performed by using the first start winning opening 61 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening 62 formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs on the basis of a start winning by passing (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special symbol game or the decorative symbol variable display is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 61 occurs, the start condition of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (first start) If the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the (condition) is satisfied, the first special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is suspended. In addition, when a second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 62 occurs, a special symbol game start condition using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start) If the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the condition (condition) is satisfied, the second special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is started, the first special symbol holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed. Is started, the second special symbol reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (decrement).

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

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, for example, in a plurality of display parts, by changing between non-display (transparent color) and predetermined color display (for example, blue display or red display), etc. It suffices if the second special symbol reserved storage number can be distinguished and displayed. Only the total number of reserved memories may be displayed so as to be specified. Moreover, you may display the number which shows the special symbol holding | maintenance memory | storage number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the starting winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special symbol reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special symbol 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 symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special symbol hold memory number and the second special symbol hold memory number, for example. LED).

  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, for example, a first start winning opening 61 as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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 second starting winning opening 62 is formed in the starting region (second starting region). 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 through the second start winning hole 62 (entrance). ) Difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning hole 62 by 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 becomes 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 port 62 even in the normal open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. May be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port 62 by, for example, closing the second starting winning port 62 in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening 62 as the second start area is in an advantageous state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a disadvantageous state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). It only needs to change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 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 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, and the first special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special symbol reserved 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. A 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. As described above, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). 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 (variable display) so that the normal symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol” or “normal symbol”) is variable. Such a normal symbol variation display is called a normal symbol game (also referred to as a “normal symbol game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Note that the normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbols indicating “−”, and the like as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal symbol hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal symbol hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above 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. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the 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) while the player holds the operation rod 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 by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like 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. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A in the lower plate is not limited to the center portion of the lower plate, and may be a position near to the left or right.

  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 an operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are in a vertical positional relationship in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of stick controller 31A and push button 31B as the position put to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the attachment position of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is not in the vertical relationship, but may be in the horizontal relationship, for example.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in order to execute the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 20, such that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal symbol start condition is established, the normal symbol display 20 uses the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended. A normal symbol game is started. In this normal symbol game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time has elapsed, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per normal symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per normal 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 normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary symbol losing”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the enlargement / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes the tilt position. When the predetermined time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port 61 formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. For example, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After that, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state has ended.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started after the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special symbol 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.

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

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the “big hit” as the specific display result is reached, in the jackpot gaming state, the big winning entrance door of the special variable winning ball device 7 has a predetermined upper limit time. The big prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 7) 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 open cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). 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 prize winning opening). .

  After the jackpot state ends based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “7” in the jackpot symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed and the probability variation is performed. Short time control (time reduction control) is performed along with the control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variation display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big hit” in each special symbol game is improved so as to be higher than the normal state. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, etc., and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol variation display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state.

  The probability variation control is determined by the probability variation falling lottery executed every time a special symbol game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state. The process ends when any of the conditions is established first. The probability variation falling lottery refers to a lottery for determining whether or not to end the probability variation state during probability variation control (in this embodiment, accompanied by a short time state). The time-saving control is terminated when the probability variation control is terminated.

  In addition, as a process of ending the probability change state during the probability change control, it is determined whether or not a special symbol game has been executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the jackpot game state is ended, and when the predetermined number of times is reached, A process for terminating the probability variation control may be used. In addition, as a process of ending the probability variation state during the probability variation control, every time a special symbol game is started, a probability variation falling lottery is performed to determine whether or not the probability variation state is terminated, and a determination to terminate the probability variation state is performed. When this is done, a process for terminating the probability variation control may be used.

  In addition to the end of probability change control, the time reduction control may be ended when a special symbol game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display time in the normal symbol game in the normal symbol display 20 is controlled to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the normal symbol changes in each normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal symbol” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variation display result is “per normal symbol”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 62, 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 compared to the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the 2 start condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 62 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 62 is in the expanded open state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special symbol game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation 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.

  In order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”) instead of a number.

  A 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. “Base” is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls in response to winnings with respect to the number of shot balls. The “high base state” is a state in which the control with increased winning frequency to the second start winning opening 62 is performed, and is a state higher than when the control is not performed. be called. 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. Further, 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 probability variation control and short-time control are performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the variation display result in the special symbol game of each variation display time becomes a “big hit” is increased, and the special symbol game is frequently performed. By being executable, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is referred to as a special gaming state.

  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 special symbol game among the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variation display is started. The period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variation display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed (“reach variation symbol” when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the combination of jackpot symbols. ”) Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of a combination of jackpot symbols. is there. Specifically, in 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, etc.) 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”) constituting the combination of the determined jackpot symbol has been stopped. ) In the display state in which the decorative symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination of jackpot symbols.

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

  During the decorative display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, there is a possibility that the decorative display of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a decorative display variable display mode or the like. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “slip” or “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect is executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the change pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During decorative display of variable designs, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects, for example, display of predetermined effect images, display of messages as messages, audio output, etc. There is a possibility that the decorative symbol's variable display state will reach a reach state due to a different presentation operation, and there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed by super reach, and the variable display result may be a "big hit" There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a characteristic is executed. The effect operation as the notice effect is the display of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. Anything may be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that the variation display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

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

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

  Note that the decorative display variation display mode is a display mode when the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner during the period from when the decorative display of the decorative design is started until the confirmed decorative design that is the display result is stopped (derived). It can be classified by paying attention to various common points and differences. For example, “big hit” or “losing” corresponding to whether or not the combination of jackpot symbols becomes a fixed decoration symbol, or “non-reach” or “ If it is possible to categorize roughly, such as `` reach '', the presence or absence of fluctuation display effects such as `` slip '' or `` pseudo-ream '' according to the fluctuation pattern, or `` normal reach '' or `` Detailed classification such as “Super Reach α” and “Super Reach β” can also be performed.

  When the special symbol showing the number “7” that is the big hit symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, this corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variation display state has reached the reach state. Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the confirmed decorative symbols that are combinations of the predetermined jackpot symbols are stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are combinations of the jackpot symbols are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used.

Next, the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
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 and the like 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 composed of a random number setting function used in a special symbol game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer 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 symbol and the second special symbol. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 or the like. 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 them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are 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 presentation 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 8L and 8R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. 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 and the like for driving are 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. The main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a normal symbol hold indicator 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control is connected.

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is an effect control command transmitted / received as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  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”. 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 a plurality of three or more.

  The effect control command includes, for example, a first change start command for designating a change start in a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In response to the second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the symbol, and the variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5 A variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is included. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The effect control command includes a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result of a special symbol, a decorative symbol, etc., and a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. , And a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit”.

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

  In addition, the effect control command includes a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. , And a game state designation command (probability variation state designation command, time reduction state designation command, normal state designation command) for designating a current gaming state (probability variation state, time reduction information, normal state) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is included. .

  The effect control command includes a hit start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening is in an open state. A notification command during opening of the big prize opening to notify that it is a period, a notification command after opening the big prize opening to notify that the big winning opening is changed from an open state to a closed state in the big hit gaming state, and a big hit A hit end specifying command for specifying display of the effect image at the end of the gaming state is included.

  The symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified on the side of the effect control board 12, and the elapsed time since the start of the variation display of the decorative design is started. Even when the production control command from the main board 11 is not received, the determined decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped state to confirm the variation display result.

  In addition, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Also good. 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 decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. .

  In addition, in the effect control command, a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is given. A first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the occurrence of the first special symbol display device; Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. A second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the 2 special symbol display device 4B is included is included.

  Further, in the effect control command, the total value of the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is displayed so that the special symbol reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. A pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number is included. For example, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Subsequently, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The reserved memory count notification command may be transmitted in response to the start of execution of the special symbol game or the like when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Good.

  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 the numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

  It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to include the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  On the main board 11, for example, a random number circuit 104 built in or externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 can update numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game. Will be counted.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR0 for determining a special symbol display result, a random value MR1 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR0 for determining the special symbol display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR1 to MR4 is updated by the CPU 103 using a random counter. Updated by software.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the random number values MR0 to MR4. The CPU 103 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the random number values MR0 to MR4. In addition, by executing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process using a part or all of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values MR0 to MR4 is obtained. It may be updated.

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

  The random number value MR0 for determining the special symbol display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”.

  The random number MR1 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type (two types of probability variation big hit and normal big hit in this embodiment) when it is determined to be the big hit. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “9” is taken. Here, the probability variation big hit is a big hit that will be controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state. In addition, the normal big hit is a big hit that is not controlled in the probability change state after the big hit gaming state.

  The random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern type is a predetermined classification standard such as a variation pattern type in a variation display of a special symbol or a decoration symbol (game state or a mode of effect operation executed during variation display of a decoration symbol, etc. Is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types prepared in advance as a variation pattern type including a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified into a plurality of groups (grouped) based on For example, a value in the range of “1” to “251” is taken. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation 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 “999”.

  The random value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result is used to determine whether the variation display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per normal symbol” or “ordinary symbol loss”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result is difficult for the game ball to win (enter, pass) through the second start winning opening 62 formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fluctuation display result in the normal symbol game. Alternatively, it is used to determine whether or not the game ball is changed from a state where the game ball is not won (entered or passed) (normally open state) to a state where the game ball is easily awarded (entered or passed) (expanded open state). It is done.

  In this embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “losing”, a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to each of the case where the decorative pattern fluctuation display mode is “non-reach” and “reach”. A pattern is prepared in advance. More specifically, in the case of “reach”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of “normal reach” and “special reach”. When the variation display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to “normal reach” and “special reach”, respectively.

  The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”.

  A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a special reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern type determination tables, which are data tables used for determining the type of variation pattern, are provided. The variation pattern type determination table stores a plurality of types of variation pattern types. When the variation display is performed, one variation pattern type determination table is selected from a plurality of types of variation pattern type determination tables according to the gaming state, and the variation pattern type is selected using the selected variation pattern type determination table. The variation pattern type is selected and determined based on the random number value MR2 for determination. In addition, a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables, which are data tables used for determining a variation pattern from the determined variation pattern type, are provided. The variation pattern determination table stores one or more types of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. When the variation display is performed, one variation pattern determination table is selected from a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables according to the gaming state, and the selected variation pattern type is selected using the selected variation pattern determination table. Within this range, the variation pattern is selected and determined based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern.

  The game state can be specified by confirming the state (off / on) of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag stored in the game control flag setting unit in the RAM 103, for example. The time reduction flag is set to an on state in response to the time reduction control or the high release control being performed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high base state associated with a high probability state (probability variation state). On the other hand, it is cleared and turned off in response to the completion of the time reduction control or the high opening control. The probability variation flag is set to an on state in response to the probability variation control being performed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high probability state (probability variation state), while the probability variation control is terminated. Is cleared and turned off.

  As a table for determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern may be determined using only the variation pattern determination table without providing the variation pattern type determination table.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also has 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 table constituting a table relating to the selection of the variation pattern described above. Data and the like are stored.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table in FIG. 4A 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 MR0 is set. The big hit determination table is used when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or when the second special symbol is displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition permitting the start of the special symbol game using is established, the variation display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variation display result (special symbol display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR0 for determining the special symbol display result. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change time big hit determination table used in a probability change state. Yes.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 4 (A) is set as a jackpot determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and the probability change jackpot determination table is described in the right column of FIG. 4 (A). Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the jackpot determination table at the time of probability change is the big hit judgment value common to the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (also called the first big hit judgment value), Is added, the number of jackpot determination values is larger (10 times the number) than the probability change jackpot determination table. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  Of the big hit judgment values set in the normal big hit judgment table and the probability change big hit judgment table, the normal (non-probable change) big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table is the probability big hit judgment table. Is also used as a common jackpot determination value and is referred to as a normal jackpot determination value (also referred to as a first jackpot determination value). Of the big hit judgment values set in the probability change big hit judgment table, the big hit judgment values (also referred to as second big hit judgment values) other than the normal big hit judgment value are the above-mentioned normal big hit judgment values during the probability change. This is used as a unique jackpot judgment value in addition to the judgment value, and is called a jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change.

  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 (special symbol process flag or the like) 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 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a special symbol storage unit, a normal symbol storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter setting unit, and a game control buffer setting unit. It is included.

  The special symbol storage unit has a first start condition that is satisfied when a start ball is generated when a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning port 61 formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Is stored in the special symbol game that has not been established (the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) and the second start winning opening 62 formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. A special symbol game in which the second starting condition is satisfied but the second starting condition is not satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball and generating a start winning prize (the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is displayed). Reserved memory data of the special symbol game used) is stored.

  As an example, in the special symbol hold storage unit, the game ball is passed (entered) in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning port 61 or the second start winning port 62. Numeric data indicating a random number value MR0 for determining a special symbol display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first starting condition or the second starting condition, and a random number value MR1 for determining the jackpot type Is stored as pending storage data until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit storage number. The reserved memory data in the special symbol reserved memory unit includes the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number when the first special symbol reserved memory number or the second special symbol reserved memory number reaches “4”. When both numbers are “4” and the total number of reserved storage reaches “8”, the upper limit storage number is reached.

  Further, in this embodiment, the start storage data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening 61 or the second starting winning opening 62 is also included in the hold storage data. It is stored in the special symbol hold storage unit in association with the hold number. As an example, the special symbol storage unit stores start port data indicating “1” corresponding to the first start winning port 61 or “2” corresponding to the second start winning port 62. The starting opening data shown is stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order of each game ball.

  Note that the storage memory data (first storage data) based on the establishment of the first start condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning opening 61 and the game ball passing through the second start winning opening 62 The reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) based on the establishment of the second start condition due to (entering) may be stored in association with the reservation number in a separate reservation storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is set for the special symbol game corresponding to each holding stored data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order of establishment. Alternatively, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, if valid second reserved storage data is stored. The special symbol game corresponding to the first reserved memory data may be executed only when the special symbol game corresponding to the second reserved memory data is executed and no valid second reserved memory data is stored. In this case, the start port data storage unit may not be provided.

  In the normal symbol hold storage unit, the normal symbol game hold information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 is stored even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal symbol hold storage unit determines the normal symbol display result determined by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. Are stored as reserved storage data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  In the game control flag setting unit, data indicating a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored. For example, the game control flag setting unit 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 game control timer setting unit 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 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updateable by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, numerical data indicating random number values MR1, MR2, MR3, and MR4 are stored as random count values, and periodically or irregularly according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number 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 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 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 includes 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 of the effect control CPU 120. The provided RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the presentation control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number 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 various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 the RAM 122. Data reading operation for reading various data temporarily stored in the signal, a receiving operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control The CPU 120 also performs a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like 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.

  In 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 in an updatable manner. 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 that constitutes the determination table, pattern data that constitutes 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 operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, decoration LED, 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 configured by data indicating the contents of control 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, a special symbol variation effect control pattern and various effect control patterns.

  The special symbol variation effect 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 symbol game until the definite special symbol that is the special symbol display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as an effect display operation in a decorative design, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a change display in a decorative design. 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.

  Each effect control pattern, such as a special symbol variation effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, is, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, etc. It consists of control data for controlling various performance operations, and the contents of various performance controls, switching timing of performance control, and the like are set 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 the movable member of the effect model 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 122, and for each effect operation. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation on the trigger button, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation on the push button 31B, Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively, is included.

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

  Next, various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern will be described. 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 effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images 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 the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to receive the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B during the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the content of the effect.

  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. In addition, the above-described performance operation corresponds to the entire period from the start of the decorative pattern change to the final stop, but is not limited to this. An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to the period may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the decorative symbol variation display (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern (special symbol change effect control pattern) based on the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the change display of the decorative design. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern or the like), for example, when execution of the 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 determination values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, Control of a game effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, a movable member of an effect 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 receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it 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 the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  For example, an effect control data holding area is provided in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states 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, etc. For each flag, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state are stored. In the effect control timer setting unit, data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as display operations of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5 is stored. Is done. In the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating count values in each of a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations is stored. The effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in various buffers that temporarily store data used to control the progress of various effect operations.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variation display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is an input for taking in various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like and an operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B. And a port and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

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

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

  Next, the reach selection effect as one of the effects executed in the present embodiment will be described. The reach selection effect is an effect performed for selecting a reach effect when super-reach is executed. The image display device 5 performs control to display an image as shown below, and if necessary, Control is performed to output predetermined sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  5 to 8 are display screen diagrams of the image display device 5 showing examples of reach selection effects. FIG. 5 shows an example in which one effect option is selected from the three effect options presented and an effect corresponding to the selected effect option is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 5, when the super reach effect is performed, when the reach display mode is selected in the variable display, the decorative design is displayed as a reduced image 50 at the corner of the screen as shown in FIG. In the central portion, a selection request image for requesting to select an effect used in the reach effect such as “Choose a reach” is displayed. Then, as shown in (B) and (C), an option presentation image is displayed as a display for presenting the three presentation options 51, 52, and 53.

  The first effect option 51 is an effect option corresponding to the effect of A reach. The second effect option 52 is an effect option corresponding to the effect of B reach. The third effect option 53 is an effect option corresponding to the effect of C reach. Here, the A reach, the B reach, and the C reach are reach in which reach effects having different effect modes are executed, such as different characters displayed at the time of effect. In the case of this embodiment, these three reach effects are provided as basic reach effects of super reach. In this embodiment, D reach, E reach, AB joint reach, AC joint reach, and BC joint reach are provided as reach presentations other than the basic reach production. For example, in the case of AB joint reach, the character displayed in the A reach and the character displayed in the B reach are displayed at the same time, and are not displayed in the respective reach of A and B. This is a reach where a special performance that is not performed in each reach such as performing a joint operation is performed. These multiple types of reach effects have different effects such as different characters displayed at the time of the effect, and the ratio selected when they are out of play and the ratio selected when they are a big hit.

  In addition, as shown in (B) and (C), in the option presentation image, the three effect options 51, 52, and 53 that are displayed are displayed in a predetermined order so that the effect options to be selected are in order. Identified. Further, as shown in (B) and (C), an operation request image 56 indicating an icon image indicating the push button 31B and a message image requesting an operation such as “PUSH!” Is displayed at the corner of the screen. Further, as shown in (B) and (C), the corner of the screen is displayed in such a manner that the remaining period 55 is displayed in the period in which the operation of the push button 31B is valid, that is, the period in which the operation can be accepted. Is displayed. When the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined operation effective period, as shown in (D), one of the production options (in the case of FIG. 5, the first production option is selected). When 51) is selected to emit light, a selection state presentation image is displayed as a display for specifying the selection state of the production options 51, 52, and 53.

  Then, based on the selection of one production option, as shown in (E), for example, a message indicating the reach production that has been selected and determined as “A reach!” And the reach production that has been selected and displayed. The predetermined character C to be displayed is displayed, and the reach effect corresponding to the selected effect option (in the case of FIG. 5, the effect of A reach) is executed as the effect of super reach.

  FIG. 6 shows an example in which two (plural) presentation options are selected from the three presentation options presented and a special presentation other than the presentation corresponding to the selected presentation options is executed. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when the effect of super reach is performed, after the selection request image and the option presentation image similar to FIGS. 5A to 5C are displayed by (A) to (C), When the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, as shown in (D), according to the operation, any two effect options (the first effect option 51 and the second effect option in the case of FIG. 6). When the production option 52) is selected to emit light, a selection state presentation image is displayed as a display for identifying the selection state of the production options 51, 52, and 53.

  Then, based on the selection of the two production options, as shown in (E), for example, a message indicating a special reach production that is not executed when one production option such as “AB joint reach!” Is selected. And a predetermined character C1 (a combination of a plurality of characters in the case of FIG. 6) displayed in the reach effect, and a special reach effect other than the effect corresponding to the two selected effect options (FIG. 6). In this case, the production of the AB joint reach is executed as the production of the super reach.

  If the reach selection effect as shown in FIG. 6 is performed, when a selection state in which a plurality of effect options are specified is presented, the player can easily execute the super reach effect to be executed from the effect option selection state. Since it becomes impossible to grasp, an unexpectedness arises in production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when a super reach effect is performed, a selection request image and an option presentation image similar to those shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C are displayed, and then a predetermined time from the start of the reach selection effect. At the timing when (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, an image indicating an explosion is displayed as shown in (D), and then, as shown in (E), four presentation options 51, 52, 53, and 54 are displayed. As an option presenting image. In this case, after the explosion display (E), the number of presentation options to be presented is increased compared to before the explosion display (C). The fourth effect option 54 is an effect option corresponding to the effect of D reach. The four effect options 51, 52, 53, and 54 are lit and displayed in a predetermined order, whereby the effect options to be selected are specified in order.

  When the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined operation effective period, as shown in (F), one of the effect options (the fourth effect option in the case of FIG. 7 is selected). 54) is selected to emit light, and the selection state of the production options 51, 52, 53, and 54 is specified.

  Then, based on the selection of one production option, as shown in (G), for example, a message indicating the reach production that has been selected and determined as “D reach!” And the reach production that has been selected and displayed are displayed. The reach effect (D reach effect in the case of FIG. 7) corresponding to the selected effect option is executed as a super reach effect.

  When the reach selection effect as shown in FIG. 7 is performed, the selection state of the presented effect option is changed at a predetermined timing during the selection of the effect option. Interest can be improved.

  Referring to FIG. 8, when the super reach effect is performed, when the reach display mode is selected in the variable display, after the selection request image of (A) is displayed, (B) and (C) are displayed. In addition, an option presentation image as a display for presenting the four effect options 51, 52, 53, and 54 is displayed, and the selected effect options are specified in order by emitting and displaying in a predetermined order.

  Then, after an image indicating an explosion is displayed as shown in (D), an option presentation image is displayed as a display for presenting three effect options 52, 53, and 54 as shown in (E). In this case, after the explosion display (E), the number of presentation options presented is reduced compared to before the explosion display (C). When the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined operation valid period, one of the production options (the fourth production option in the case of FIG. 8) according to the operation as shown in (F). 54) is selected to emit light, and the selection state of the production options 52, 53, and 54 is specified.

  Then, based on the selection of one production option, as shown in (G), for example, a message indicating the reach production that has been selected and determined as “D reach!” And the reach production that has been selected and displayed are displayed. The reach effect (D reach effect in the case of FIG. 8) corresponding to the selected effect option is executed as the super reach effect.

  If the reach selection effect as shown in FIG. 8 is performed, the selection state of the presented effect option is changed at a predetermined timing during the selection of the effect option. Interest can be improved.

  Next, a variation pattern type determination table and a variation pattern determination table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol in the game control microcomputer 100 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table including a variation pattern type determination table and a variation pattern determination table in a table format. In the following description, the name of the variation pattern table may be used as a generic term for the variation pattern type determination table and the variation pattern determination table.

  As the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type determination table at the time of losing and the variation pattern type determination table at the time of big hit are stored in the ROM 101, and the game of whether the variation display losing decision or the variation display big hit decision is made It is selectively used according to the establishment of the selection condition based on the state.

  Further, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table at the time of loss and the variation pattern determination table at the time of big hit are stored in the ROM 101, and the gaming state of whether the variation display is determined to be out of date or when the variation display is determined to be a big hit It is selectively used according to the establishment of the selection condition based on.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining a variation pattern. In FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern table (the fluctuation pattern type determination table at the time of deviation and the fluctuation pattern determination table at the time of deviation) used when determining the loss is shown in (A). (B) shows a variation pattern type determination table and a jackpot variation pattern determination table.

  In (A) and (B) of FIG. 9, the portion indicating the relationship between “MR2 range” and “variation type” corresponds to the variation pattern type determination table, and the relationship between “MR3 range” and “variation pattern”. The portion indicating “該当” corresponds to the variation pattern determination table. The “effect mode” indicates the effect mode of each variation pattern.

  Next, the variation pattern type will be described. The variation patterns are classified into 11 types of variation patterns “first variation” to “11th variation display”.

  The type of “first variation” includes a variation pattern that executes a non-reach variation at the time of determining a loss. The type of “second variation” includes a variation pattern for executing a normal reach variation at the time of determining a loss. The type of “third variation” corresponds to the specified production option by specifying one production option of A to C reach after presenting the three production options of A to C reach at the time of determining the deviation. A variation pattern for performing reach production belongs.

  The type of “fourth variation” is reduced to any three presentation options of A to D reach after presenting four presentation options of A to D reach at the time of determination of the deviation, and any one of the presented presentation options A variation pattern for specifying a production option and executing a reach production corresponding to the specified production option belongs. The type of “fifth variation” is that after presenting three production options of A to C reach at the time of determination of the deviation, it is increased to four production options of A to D reach, and any one of the presented production options is changed. The variation pattern that executes the reach effect corresponding to the specified effect option is specified.

  The type of “sixth variation” is that after presenting three production options of A to C reach at the time of determination of the deviation, any two production options of A to C reach are specified, and AB joint reach and AC joint are selected. Fluctuation patterns that execute special super reach effects such as reach and BC joint reach belong.

  The type of “seventh variation” includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect of the effect mode described in the type of “second variation” when the jackpot is determined. The type of “eighth variation” includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect of the effect mode described in the type of “third variation” when the jackpot is determined. The type of “ninth variation” includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect of the effect mode described in the type of “fourth variation” at the time of determining the big hit. The type of “tenth variation” includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect of the effect mode described in the type of “fifth variation” at the time of determining the big hit. The type of “tenth variation” includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect of the effect mode described in the type of “fifth variation” at the time of determining the big hit. The type of “11th variation” includes a variation pattern that executes the reach effect of the effect mode described in the type of “sixth variation” at the time of determining the big hit.

  In this way, with respect to super reach, the game's interest can be improved by executing the super reach effect of the same effect at the time of determining the loss and the time of determining the big hit.

  At the time of determination of deviation, one of the variation pattern types from “first variation” to “sixth variation” is selected according to the MR2 value using the variation pattern type determination table at the time of deviation. It is determined. On the other hand, when determining the big hit, using the big hit time variation pattern type determination table as shown in (B), depending on the value of MR2, any one of the variation pattern types from “seventh variation” to “11th variation” is selected. Is determined.

  The selection ratio of the variation pattern type at the time of determining the deviation is a relationship of “first variation”> “second variation”> “third variation” + “fourth variation” + “fifth variation” + “sixth variation”. Is set. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type at the time of determining the big hit is set as a magnitude relationship of “seventh variation” <“8th variation” + “9th variation” + “10th variation” + “11th variation” Yes. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the rate of execution of the reach variation pattern including normal reach and super reach is higher than when the loss is determined, and of the reach variation pattern, the rate of execution of the super reach variation pattern is increased. .

  In addition, regarding the super reach, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type at the time of determining the deviation is set as “third variation”> “fourth variation”> “fifth variation”> “sixth variation”. On the other hand, regarding the super reach, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type at the time of determining the big hit has a magnitude relationship of “8th variation” <“9th variation” <“10th variation” <“11th variation”. Therefore, when the big hit is determined, the ratio of execution of the super reach effect in which the production options are reduced, the super reach production in which the production options are increased, and the special super reach production by the joint reach is higher than that in the case of the loss determination. .

  Next, the fluctuation pattern will be described. A variation pattern of “non-reach” belongs to the type of “first variation”. For the variation pattern of “non-reach”, variation display that does not become reach is executed. The variation pattern of “normal reach” belongs to the types of “second variation” and “seventh variation”. The variation pattern of “normal reach” is a variation display in which a special effect such as super reach is not performed.

  The variation patterns “first to third special reach” belong to the types of “third variation” and “eighth variation”. In the variation pattern of “first special reach”, after the three production options A to C reach are presented, the selection of the production options of the A reach is specified, and the production of the A reach is executed. In the variation pattern of “second special reach”, the selection of the B-reaching production options is specified after the three production options A to C reach are presented, and the B-reaching production is executed. In the variation pattern of “third special reach”, after the three production options of A to C reach are presented, the selection of the C reach production options is specified, and the C reach production is executed.

  Thus, in the types of “third variation” and “eighth variation”, the reach effect of the variation pattern as shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  In the type of “third variation” at the time of determining the deviation, the selection ratio of the variation pattern is set to a magnitude relationship of “first special reach”> “second special reach”> “third special reach”. On the other hand, in the type of “eighth variation” at the time of determining the big hit, the variation pattern selection ratio is set to a magnitude relationship of “first special reach” <“second special reach” <“third special reach”. . Therefore, the magnitude relationship of the reliability that is a big hit with respect to the production options is set as “A reach production options” <“B reach production options” <“C reach production options”. Thereby, since the expectation degree which becomes a big hit changes with the production | presentation choices selected, a player's sense of expectation can be raised based on a selection state, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  A variation pattern of “fourth to seventh special reach” belongs to the types of “fourth variation” and “ninth variation”. In the variation pattern of “fourth special reach”, after the number of production options decreases from four production options to three production options of A to C reach, the selection of production options for A reach is specified and the production of A reach is executed. . In the variation pattern of “fifth special reach”, after the number of production options decreases from four production options to three production options of B to D reach, the selection of the production options of B reach is specified and the production of B reach is executed. . Regarding the variation pattern of “sixth special reach”, after the number of production options decreases from four production options to three production options of B to D reach, the selection of the production options of C reach is specified and the production of D reach is executed. . In the variation pattern of “seventh special reach”, after the number of production options decreases from four production options to three production options of BD reach, the selection of the production options of D reach is specified and the production of D reach is executed. .

  Thus, in the types of “fourth variation” and “9th variation”, the reach effect of the variation pattern as shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  In the type of “fourth variation” at the time of determining the deviation, the variation ratio of the variation pattern is “fourth special reach”> “fifth special reach”> “sixth special reach”> “seventh special reach” Is set to On the other hand, in the type of “9th variation” at the time of determining the big hit, the variation pattern selection ratio is “fourth special reach” <“fifth special reach” <“sixth special reach” <“seventh special reach”. It is set to a large / small relationship. Therefore, the magnitude relationship of reliability that is a big hit regarding the production options is set as “A reach production options” <“B reach production options” <“C reach production options” <“D reach production options”. Yes. Thereby, since the expectation degree which becomes a big hit changes with the production | presentation choices selected, a player's sense of expectation can be raised based on a selection state, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  A variation pattern of “eighth to eleventh special reach” belongs to the types of “fifth variation” and “tenth variation”. In the variation pattern of “eighth special reach”, after the number of production options increases from three to four, the selection of the production options for A reach is specified and the production of A reach is executed. In the variation pattern of “9th special reach”, after the number of production options increases from three to four, the selection of the production options for B reach is specified and the production of B reach is executed. In the variation pattern of “10th special reach”, after the number of production options increases from three to four, the selection of the C-reaching production options is specified and the production of C reach is executed. In the variation pattern of “11th special reach”, after the number of production options increases from three to four, the selection of the production options for D reach is specified and the production of D reach is executed.

  Thus, in the types of “fifth variation” and “tenth variation”, the reach effect of the variation pattern as shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  In the type of “fifth variation” at the time of determining the deviation, the variation pattern selection ratio is “8th special reach”> “9th special reach”> “10th special reach”> “11th special reach” Is set to On the other hand, in the type of “10th variation” at the time of determining the big hit, the variation pattern selection ratio is “eighth special reach” <“9th special reach” <“10th special reach” <“11th special reach”. It is set to a large / small relationship. Therefore, the magnitude relationship of reliability that is a big hit regarding the production options is set as “A reach production options” <“B reach production options” <“C reach production options” <“D reach production options”. Yes. Thereby, since the expectation degree which becomes a big hit changes with the production | presentation choices selected, a player's sense of expectation can be raised based on a selection state, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  The variation patterns of “12th to 15th special reach” belong to the types of “sixth variation” and “11th variation”. In the variation pattern of “12th special reach”, the selection of two production options of A reach and B reach is specified, and the production of AB joint reach is executed. The variation pattern of “13th Special Reach” is an E-reach production that is not displayed in the other variation patterns after the selection of two production options of A reach and B reach is specified and the production of AB joint reach is executed. An effect in which the effect mode develops is executed. In this way, when a selection state in which a plurality of production options are specified is presented, the reach production develops into a special reach production that is not executed in the other selection states, so the reach production to be executed is diversified. Can improve the interest of the game. In the variation pattern of “14th special reach”, the selection of two production options of A reach and C reach is specified, and the production of AC joint reach is executed. In the variation pattern of “15th special reach”, the selection of two production options of B reach and C reach is specified, and the production of BC joint reach is executed.

  Thus, in the types of “sixth variation” and “11th variation”, the reach effect of the variation pattern as shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  In the type of “sixth variation” at the time of determining the deviation, the variation pattern selection ratio is “12th special reach”> “13th special reach”> “14th special reach”> “15th special reach” Is set to On the other hand, in the type of “11th variation” at the time of determining the jackpot, the variation pattern selection ratio is “12th special reach” <“13th special reach” <“14th special reach” <“15th special reach”. It is set to a large / small relationship. Therefore, the magnitude relationship of the reliability that is a big hit with respect to the production options is set as “A reach and B reach production options” <“A reach and C reach production options” <“B reach and C reach production options”. ing. Thereby, since the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit differs depending on the combination of options when a plurality of production options are selected, it is possible to increase the player's expectation based on the selection state, and to improve the interest of the game it can.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a 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, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S (hereinafter referred to as S) 11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output. (S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR0 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14).

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B, 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 (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 normal symbol change display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of tilting movement of blades.

  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 a command control process (S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control board among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding 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. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to 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 setting the off state, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command 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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in S15 of FIG. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in 101 of FIG.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first performs the first start based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening 61 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the mouth switch 22A is on (S201). If the first start port switch 22A is on, the first special symbol reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the special symbol game using the first special symbol, is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 as the upper limit memory number”). ]) Is determined (S202). At this time, the CPU 103 specifies the first special symbol reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the first special symbol reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in S202, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “1” (S203).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in S201, and when the first special symbol reservation storage number reaches the upper limit in S202, the second start winning opening 62 formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the corresponding second start port switch 22B (S204). If the second start port switch 22B is ON, the second special symbol reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number of the special symbol game using the second special symbol is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 as the upper limit memory number”). It is determined whether or not (S205). The CPU 103 specifies the second special symbol 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. When the second special symbol reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in S205, for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “2” (S206).

  After either of the processes of S203 and S206 is executed, the special symbol holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (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 obtained when the first start condition corresponding to the special symbol game using the first special symbol is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 61. And updated to increase by one. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is determined when the second start condition corresponding to the special symbol game using the second special symbol is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 62. Updated to increase by one. At this time, the total number of reserved memories is updated so as to add 1 (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, is updated to add 1.

  After executing the processing of S208, the CPU 103 determines a special symbol display result determination random number value (a jackpot determination random number value) from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating MR0 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (S209). The numeric data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored as reserved storage data together with the start port buffer value by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special symbol storage unit (S210).

  Subsequent to the processing of S210, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (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, etc. 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, etc. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. In order to transmit the reserved memory count notification command to the effect control board 12 by storing the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmit command pointer in the transmit command buffer. Is set (S212). The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are obtained from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 5 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  After executing the process of S212, the start port buffer value is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S213). If both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect a start winning game ball that is effective at the same time, both switches are enabled by a process executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on detecting the start winning of the game ball may be executed.

  In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 11, after the start winning determination process is executed in S101, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes of S110 to S117 according to the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR0 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. If the gaming state is a high probability state before the variation display result is preliminarily determined in the special symbol normal process, a probability variation falling lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation control is ended is executed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the change display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized special symbol (a big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”, and a result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, each time the special symbol variation process of S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit, is decremented or incremented by one, and the first special symbol variation process is performed. Regardless of whether it is a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the symbol display device 4A or a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is determined by a common timer. Is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the used special symbol game is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from 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 of S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set to stop the change of the special symbol, and to stop and display the fixed special symbol that is the result of the special symbol change display. Is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on. If the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”. . Further, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0”. Further, when the big hit flag is on, when the probability variation flag is in the on state, the probability variation flag is turned off, so that when the big hit occurs in the state in the probability variation state, the probability variation state is terminated. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the time-short state that is the high base state is also ended with the end of the probability changing state, so that the time-short flag is turned off when the time-short flag is on. .

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the result of the change display is “big hit”, etc., and the round is started in the big hit gaming state, and the big winning opening is set to the first state (open state) by the big winning opening door. The process etc. which perform the setting for are included. At this time, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the first state in each round is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of executions of the round that is the number of times the big winning opening is opened is set to “15”.

  The big hit release process of S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. This big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the first state (open state), the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Thus, a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the first state to the second state (closed state) is included. And when returning a special winning opening to a 2nd state, the process etc. which stop supply of the drive signal with respect to the solenoid 82 for special prize opening doors should just be performed.

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. This post-hit opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning prize opening is in the first state (open state) has reached a predetermined number (for example, “15”), and the predetermined number of times. In this case, a process for performing a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is included.

  The jackpot end process of S117 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In this 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-shortening control corresponding to the jackpot type (classification of probability variation jackpot), and the like are included. For example, if the jackpot type buffer value as described above is a value ("0") indicating "probability big hit", the probability change flag is set to the on state, so that after the big hit gaming state, Controlled to a certain change state. Further, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation state is controlled, the time reduction state as the high base state is controlled, so that the time variation flag is turned on when the probability variation flag is set to the on state. Set.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process executed in S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total reserved storage number is “0” (S231). For example, in the process of S231, it is only necessary to read the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in S231 (S231; No), random numbers for jackpot determination are used as the stored data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the special symbol storage unit. MR0, jackpot type determination random number value MR1, and start port data are read out (S232). The numerical data read at this time is stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of S232, for example, the total reserved memory count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the total reserved memory count so that the total reserved memory count is decremented by 1, and the special symbol reserved memory unit holds the reservation number “1”. The reserved storage data indicating the random number values MR0, MR1, etc. stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (S233). Then, it is determined whether or not the starting port specified from the starting port data included in the on-hold storage data read in S232 is the first starting winning port 61 (the second starting winning port 62) (S234). ). At this time, when the start port data read in S232 indicates “1”, it is determined that the start start winning port 61 is set. On the other hand, when the starting port data indicates “2”, it is determined that the second starting winning port 62 is set.

  When it is determined in S234 that the first start winning opening 61 is found (S234; "1"), the first special symbol reserved memory number is obtained by subtracting and updating the first reserved memory number count value, for example. Update to subtract 1 (S235). At this time, the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is updated to “1” (S236). When it is determined in S234 that it is the second start winning opening 62 (S234; “2”), for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special symbol reserved memory number is obtained. Update to subtract 1 (S237). At this time, the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is updated to “2” (S238).

  After executing any of the processes of S236 and S238, the big symbol is used as a use table for determining whether the special symbol variation display result (special symbol display result) is “big hit” or “losing”. The determination table is selected and set (S240). In S240, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is based on the state of the probability variation flag. When the probability state is the high probability state, the probability variation big hit determination table is selected as the big hit determination table. The normal big hit determination table is selected as the determination table.

  By referring to the jackpot determination table set in this way, the CPU 103 assigns numerical data indicating the random number value MR0 for determining the special symbol display result to each of the special symbol display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Depending on which of the determined values matches, it is determined whether the special symbol display result is “big hit” or “losing” (S241). By the processing of S241, whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state can be determined before the special symbol display result is derived.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display result determined in S241 is “big hit” (S242). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S242; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the on state (S243A). Then, the big hit type determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as either the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit (S243B). The big hit type determination table is a data table in which the random number MR1 for determining the big hit type is assigned to each of the probable big hit and the normal big hit, and it is possible to determine the big hit type based on the value of MR1. Is.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot type determination table set in the process of S243B, so that the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is “probability big hit” and “normal jackpot” The jackpot type is determined to be either “probable big hit” or “normal jackpot” according to which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type “S” (S243C). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (S243D), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let Thereafter, the process proceeds to S244. For example, if the big hit type is “probable big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, and if “normal big hit”, it may be “1”. By determining the jackpot type at 243D, it is determined whether or not to enter the probability variation state in which the probability variation state control and the time reduction control are executed after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  In S244, a confirmed special symbol is set (S244). As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. On the other hand, in response to the pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “big hit”, one of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the big hit symbols is determined. Set as a special symbol. As such a big hit symbol, a special symbol of “7” is set when the determination result of the big hit type becomes a probable big hit, and “3”, “5” is set when the big hit type determination result is a normal big hit. ”Is set.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S244, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S245), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in S231 described above (S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S246), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating 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 is not transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process executed in S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is in an on state (S270). When it is determined in S270 that the big hit flag is not in the on state, the fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation pattern table at the time of deviation, the fluctuation pattern type determination table at the time of deviation and the fluctuation pattern determination at the time of deviation are determined as shown in FIG. A table is selected (S271), and the process proceeds to S273. On the other hand, when it is determined in S270 that the big hit flag is in the ON state, the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table and the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 9B are selected as the big hit fluctuation pattern table. (S272), the process proceeds to S273.

  In S273, data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is extracted, and the variation pattern type is determined by referring to the variation pattern type determination table set in any of S271 and S272 based on the extracted data. The selection is determined (S273). Note that the random pattern value MR2 data for determining the variation pattern type is extracted when the game ball is won and stored together with the random number values MR0 and MR1 as stored data in the special symbol storage section, and is read in S273. It may be used.

  Then, data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted, and the variation pattern type determined in S273 in the variation pattern determination table set in any one of S271 and S272 based on the extracted data. By referring to the data of the portion, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern type determined in S273 is selected and determined (S274). Note that the random pattern value MR3 data for determining the variation pattern is extracted when the game ball is won and stored together with the random number values MR0 and MR1 as stored data in the special symbol storage section, and is read out and used in S274. May be.

  In the processes of S273 and S274, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number values MR2 and MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by a common processing module.

  When determining the variation pattern, the variation pattern may be selected and determined using only the variation pattern determination table without selecting and determining the variation pattern type.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S274, a special symbol variation time which is a variation display time of the special symbol corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (S275). The special symbol variation time, which is the special symbol variation display time, is the time required from the start of the special symbol variation in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variation display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. It is. After executing the processing of S275, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games using the (S276). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S276, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (S277). For example, when the fluctuation special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first fluctuation start command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a fluctuation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit. Stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area.

  When such setting of S277 is performed, a game is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The state designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, and the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. Alternatively, the game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  After S277, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (S283), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process. 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. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (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 (S72; No), the process of S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is, for example, an interruption that occurs when 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 a predetermined command reception interrupt process, for example, 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for 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 S72 (S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S73), and command analysis processing is executed (S74). In the command analysis process executed in S74, for example, 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 are read out. Settings and control corresponding to the production control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in S74, the effect control process process is executed (S75). In the effect control process of 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 decoration light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, set, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control process executed in S75 of FIG. In this effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. .

  The variation display start waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variation display start waiting process determines whether or not to start the variation 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 from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

  The variation display effect setting process in S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variation display effect setting processing corresponds to the decoration on the image display device 5 corresponding to the start of variation display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform a variable display of symbols and other various effects operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  The variation display effect process in S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variation display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit, and changes the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects during display is included. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variation display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the result of the decorative symbol variation display is completely stopped and displayed.

  In response to the end code being read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, the fixed decoration symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, so that the variation display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated 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 definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol waiting process of S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special symbol 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. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. Also, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special symbol display result in the special symbol game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit effect process of S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area 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. Further, in the big hit effect process, 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 “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound 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. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process executed in S171 of FIG. In the variation display start setting process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the variation display result notification command and the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (S506). ).

  In S506, specifically, when the display result is “losing”, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern designating that the reach is reached, the combination of the decorative symbols to be reached is determined as the final stop symbol, and the variation When the pattern is a variation pattern that designates that the pattern does not reach, the combination of decorative symbols that do not become reach is determined as the final stop symbol. When the display result is “big hit”, a combination of decorative symbols that is a combination of big hit symbols is determined as the final stop symbol. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern designating that the reach is not reach, a combination of decorative symbols that are not reach is determined as the final stop symbol.

  More specifically, the final stop symbols of the decorative symbols are the final stop symbols of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5, respectively. It is determined as follows. Basically, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left, middle and right determined symbols, which are updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit, are extracted, and based on the extracted value, the left The left, middle, and right determined symbols are determined using the determined symbol determination data table.

  However, in the case of a combination of jackpot symbols, one of the left, middle, and right determined symbol determination data tables and the corresponding random number for determining one of the left, middle, and right determined symbols. Using the data, the determined symbols are determined so that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are the same stop symbol (a combination of jackpot symbols).

  In addition, when the display result is “losing” and the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, one of the left and right determined symbol determination data tables and the corresponding left or right determined symbol determination The left and right determined symbols are determined so that the left and right decorative symbols become the same stop symbol (reach symbol combination) using the numerical data indicating the random number value of the middle fixed symbol determining data table and The medium decorative design is determined using numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed design. In that case, if the left, middle, and right decorative symbols accidentally become the same stop symbol (combination of jackpot symbol), by correcting the middle fixed symbol so that it does not become a jackpot symbol combination. It is corrected.

  In addition, when the display result is “loss” and the fluctuation pattern does not reach reach, the left, middle and right determined symbol determination data tables and the corresponding left, middle and right determined symbol determination random numbers Is determined so that the left, middle, and right decorative symbols become out of place. In such a case, if the left and right decorative symbols are a combination of reach symbols, or if the left, middle, and right decorative symbols are a combination of jackpot symbols, correction such as shifting the right fixed symbol by one is performed. By doing so, it correct | amends so that it may not become a combination of a reach design or a combination of a jackpot design.

  And the execution setting of the effect in the other fluctuation | variation display is performed (S507). Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (S508). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special symbol 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 use pattern.

  After executing the processing of S508, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (S509). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (S510). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the special symbol variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in S508 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the apparatus 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the variable display (S511), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the fluctuating display effect process executed in S172 of FIG.

  In the effect display processing during change display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (S521). As an example, in the process of S521, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and fluctuates when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in S521 (S521; No), a special reach setting process is executed (S522). The special reach setting process is a process performed for setting the effect of the special reach (super reach) as described above and executing the effect. The specific processing contents of the special reach setting processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

  And control which performs the production | presentation operation | movement based on the production | presentation control pattern set in the fluctuation display start setting process is performed (S523). In S523, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from the effect control pattern and the like, and effect control execution data set by the special reach setting process Depending on (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.), etc., display of effect images, output of sound effects, lighting of lamps, operation of movable members for effects, etc. In order to perform a predetermined presentation operation including a part or all of the commands, various commands are generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in S521 described above (S521; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (S524). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (S524; No), the variation display effect process is terminated and the apparatus waits. When the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received in S524 (S525; Yes), for example, the display result is displayed in the decorative symbol variation display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is performed (S525). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (S526). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S527), and the effect processing during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special reach setting process executed in S522 of FIG.

  In the special reach setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets the elapsed time from the start of the variation pattern as the display start timing of the effect options as described above based on the timer value in the effect control process timer. By determining whether or not it is, it is determined whether or not it is the display start timing of the production options (S540). If it is not the display start timing of the production options in S540, the process proceeds to S542 described later. On the other hand, when it is the display start timing of the production options in S540, FIGS. 5 (B), (C), 6 (B), (C), 7 (B), (C), 8 (B), Settings for displaying the option presentation image as shown in (C) are made (S541), and the process proceeds to S542.

  Next, based on the timer value in the effect control process timer, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variation pattern is the time during the operation effective period as described above, thereby operating the push button 31B. It is determined whether it is during the effective period (S542).

  If it is not during the operation valid period in S542, the special reach setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the operation is valid in S542, whether or not the setting for executing the display of the special reach (super reach) effect such as the first special reach to the fifteenth special reach shown in FIG. 9 has been completed. Is determined (S543). In S543, whether or not the setting is completed is determined by determining the state of the set flag that is turned on when the setting for executing the display of the special reach effect is performed in S545 or S547 described later. .

  If it is determined in S543 that the special reach effect has been set, the special reach setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S543 that the special reach effect has not been set, the operation of the push button 31B is detected based on determining whether or not the operation detection signal from the push sensor 35B is input. It is determined whether or not (S544).

  When it is determined in S544 that the operation of the push button 31B has been detected, it corresponds to the effect mode of the variation pattern to be executed, as shown in the effect modes of the first special reach to the fifteenth special reach in FIG. Settings for displaying the selection state of the production options and settings for executing the reach production are performed (S545), and the special reach setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S544 that the operation of the push button 31B has not been detected, the elapsed time from the start of the variation pattern is ended based on the timer value in the effect control process timer as described above. By determining whether or not it is time, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the operation valid period of the push button 31B (S546). If it is not at the end of the operation valid period in S546, the special reach setting process ends. On the other hand, when it is at the end of the operation effective period by S546, it corresponds to the production mode of the variation pattern having the lowest jackpot reliability in the same variation pattern type among the first special reach to the fifteenth special reach of FIG. Then, the setting for displaying the selection state of the production options and the setting for executing the reach production are performed (S547), and the special reach setting process is terminated.

  Specifically, in S547, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 selects the variation pattern of the third special reach of FIG. 9, but if the operation is not performed within the operation effective period, the third special reach of the third special reach is selected. Setting for displaying the selection state of the production option corresponding to the production mode of the fluctuation pattern of the first special reach having the lowest jackpot reliability in the “third variation type” or “eighth variation type” to which the variation pattern belongs. And settings for executing the reach effect. Thereby, if the operation is not performed within the operation effective period, the selection state of the production option is displayed in the production mode of the variation pattern having the lowest jackpot reliability, and the reach production is executed. Based on the player's psychology to avoid the performance of disadvantageous effects for the player, the operation during the effective operation period can be promoted, the player's willingness to participate in the game is improved, and the interest of the game is improved Can be made.

  Even when the operation is not performed within the operation valid period, the same processing as S545 may be performed so that an effect that may be disadvantageous to the player may not be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an example of selecting an effect by displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image on the image display device 5, an example of selecting an effect of super reach has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the process of displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image and selecting an effect as described above is performed when a notice effect for performing a notice for a specific state such as a jackpot notice or a reach notice is executed. You may use when selecting a production. In addition, as described above, the process of displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image and selecting an effect is not limited to special reach, and may be used when selecting an effect when executing another reach effect. . In addition, as described above, the process of displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image and selecting an effect is to select an effect when executing a promotion effect that promotes from a normal jackpot to a probable jackpot during the jackpot gaming state. You may use for. As described above, the process of displaying the option presentation image and the selection state presentation image on the image display device 5 and selecting the effect is applied to any effect as long as it is a specific effect that suggests the possibility of shifting to a big hit. May be.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, when displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image in the image display apparatus 5, and selecting an effect, the effect that an effect option is selected according to operation of an operation means is produced. An example of execution is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a process for automatically selecting an effect by displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image may be performed regardless of the operation of the operation means. As described above, when processing for automatically displaying an option presentation image and a selection state presentation image and selecting an effect is performed, which effect option is selected when the selection state presentation image is displayed. You may make it display the image from which an effect option is selected automatically, after performing specific effects, such as an effect which shows whether it is easy.

  Further, as described above, the process of displaying the option presentation image and the selection state presentation image and selecting the effect is a so-called latent effect that makes it appear that the probability variation state is latent without notifying whether or not the probability variation state is present. You may use when selecting the production | presentation when performing the production | presentation which suggests whether it is in a probability change state.

  Further, the effect of displaying the option presentation image and the selection state presentation image described above may be executed on the condition that a specific display result is displayed in the variable display.

  Further, in the case where an effect in which the effect options increase or decrease as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is performed, if the push button 31B is operated at a timing before the effect option increase / decrease timing, the reliability that is a big hit After performing the effect of temporarily selecting the effect option with a low degree, the effect option may be increased / decreased at the timing of increasing / decreasing the effect option, and the increased / decreased option presentation image may be displayed.

  In addition, as described above, when the process of displaying the option presentation image and the selection state presentation and selecting the effect is used when selecting the notice effect of the big hit notice, the effect corresponding to the blank notice that does not reach as the effect option. Options may be displayed, and in the option presentation image, when a plurality of presentation options corresponding to the blank notice are selected, a special notice effect that is not executed when other presentation options are selected is executed. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example of displaying the production options that can specify the content of the production is shown as the production options. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the items used in the various productions are not limited to this. An image to be displayed may be displayed as an effect option, and an effect to be executed may be indicated based on a selection mode of the item.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which, before the execution of the reach effect of super reach is completed, the effect option is specified again and the selected state of the effect option is changed and presented.

  FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the reach selection effect according to the second embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 20, when a super reach effect is performed, a selection request image and an option presentation image (first display) similar to those in FIGS. 5A to 5C by (A) to (C). When the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation effective period after the “” is displayed, as shown in FIG. 5D, one of the production options is selected and light is emitted as in FIG. Thus, the selection state presentation image (first display) is displayed.

  After that, a message indicating that the production option such as “one more time!” Is selected again as shown in (E) is displayed, and the option presentation image is displayed again (second display) as shown in (F). The Thereby, the production options are set again. Then, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within the reset operation valid period, as shown in (G), according to the operation, either two effect options (first in the case of FIG. 20 is the first). When the effect option 51 and the second effect option 52) are selected and light is emitted, the selected state presentation image is displayed again (second display). In this example, the selection state presentation image is changed and presented as a selection state presentation image in which two effect options are selected by displaying the selection state presentation image again.

  Then, based on the selection of two production options, a message indicating a special reach production that is not executed when one production option such as “AB joint reach!” Is selected, for example, as shown in (H). And a predetermined character C1 (a combination of a plurality of characters in the case of FIG. 6) displayed in the reach effect, and a special reach effect other than the effect corresponding to the two selected effect options (FIG. 20). In this case, the production of the AB joint reach is executed as the production of the super reach.

  In the case of the second embodiment, the selection state presentation image in which the ratio of the big hit is set higher after the change of the reach production by the change presentation of the selection state presentation image than before the change of the reach production. The effect state of the selection state presentation image is set so that the change is made. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 (A) and 9 (B), the reliability relationship that is a big hit for reach production is as follows: A reach <B reach <C reach <D reach <AB joint reach <AC joint reach. <BC joint reach. In (D) to (G) of FIG. 20, since the reach is changed from AB reach to AB joint reach, the ratio of the big hit is set higher after the change of the reach production than before the change of the reach production. Reach production.

  In this way, when the selection state of the production option is changed and presented, since the direction after the production change is a production with a higher degree of reliability than the pre-change, the production option selection state is changed according to the change. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  As described above, in the reach selection effect shown in the second embodiment, the effect option is specified again as the effect of the super reach, and the selection state of the effect option is changed and presented. Such re-specification of the production options and presentation of the change in the selection state of the production options are performed during the execution of the super-reach production selected for the first time other than before the production of the selected super-reach production. As long as the reach production of the super reach to be executed is finished, it may be performed at any time.

  Such reach selection effect according to the second embodiment is, for example, in the variation display effect processing in S172 of FIG. 16, displaying the option presentation image as described above and presenting the selection state based on the operation detection of the push button 31B. In addition to executing the process of displaying an image once, by executing such a series of processes twice, the process of changing the selection state presentation image can be executed. Good.

  More specifically, a variation pattern type including a plurality of variation patterns for changing the selected state presentation image is provided, and the variation pattern type is added to the variation pattern type as described in the first embodiment. Thus, such a variation pattern type is selected and determined at a predetermined ratio, and a variation pattern to be executed may be determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The control for re-specifying the presentation options as shown in the second embodiment and changing and presenting the selection options of the presentation options is temporarily stopped until the variation display result is derived and displayed. And re-variation are executed once or a plurality of times (so-called pseudo-continuous variation display), the re-variation may be executed at the timing of execution.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, when a plurality of production options are selected from the selection state presentation image, an example of performing a reach production in which the effective lines constituting the reach display mode are increased from one line to a plurality of lines as the reach production will be described. To do.

  Here, the effective line of reach production will be described. The effective line is a line that becomes a big hit when the symbol stops. In the first and second embodiments as described above, one effective line is predetermined as the effective line. A plurality of effective lines can be set, such as a plurality of horizontal lines, one or more vertical lines, one diagonal line, or a plurality of diagonal lines. Further, the number of active lines may be fixed to a predetermined number regardless of the gaming state, or may be controlled so that the set number changes according to the gaming state.

  A state in which variable display is performed in the display area on the active line that has not been stopped when a predetermined symbol is stopped in a part of the display area on the effective line, and the active line A state in which all or a part of the symbols in the upper display area variably display synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol is called reach display mode or reach.

  FIG. 21 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the reach selection effect according to the third embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 21, when a super reach effect is performed, a selection request image similar to that in FIG. 5A is displayed by (A), and then, as shown in (B) and (C), Of the three types of production options, two of the same production options (two first production options 51, 51 in the case of FIG. 21) and other production options (two in the case of FIG. 21). An option presentation image as a display for presenting one second effect option 52) is displayed.

  Then, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation effective period, as shown in (D), two identical presentation options (two first presentation options 51 in the case of FIG. 21) according to the operation. , 51) is selected, and a selection state presentation image that emits light is displayed.

  A message indicating a special reach effect that is not executed when one effect option such as “A reach! W line!” Is selected, for example, as shown in (E) based on the selection of two effect options. And a predetermined character C displayed in the reach effect. Then, as shown in (F), a special reach effect other than the effect corresponding to the two selected effect options (in the case of FIG. 21, an effect of W line reach) is executed as an effect of super reach. Specifically, the W line reach is a reach effect that is a reach display mode with two effective lines. In such a normal state where the reach effect is not executed, there is one effective line. In (F), two effective lines are displayed diagonally, so that there are two effective lines. In other words, the reach display mode on the two effective lines indicates that the W line reach is achieved. In this way, the number of effective lines is changed from one to a plurality of lines due to the effect of super reach.

  When the reach selection effect as shown in FIG. 21 is performed, when a selection state in which a plurality of effect options are specified is presented, the player can easily execute the super reach effect to be executed from the effect option selection state. Since it becomes impossible to grasp, an unexpectedness arises in production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The reach selection effect according to the third embodiment is provided with a variation pattern type including a plurality of variation patterns for executing the W line reach effect, and the variation pattern type is described in the first embodiment. By adding to such a variation pattern type, such a variation pattern type may be selected and determined at a predetermined ratio, and a variation pattern to be executed may be determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, an example is described in which, when a plurality of production options are selected from a selection state presentation image, a reach production in a production mode that does not correspond to the semantic content indicated by the selected production option is performed as a reach production. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a display screen diagram of the image display device 5 showing an example of the reach selection effect according to the fourth embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 22, when a super reach effect is performed, a selection request image similar to that in FIG. 5A is displayed by (A), and then, as shown in (B) and (C), As the three production options, there are production options indicating that the game is lost (in this case, loss production options 57 and 57), production options indicating that the reach is predetermined (in this case, the first production option 51), and others. An option presentation image is displayed as a display for presenting one presentation option (two second presentation options 52 in the case of FIG. 21).

  Then, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within the operation valid period, as shown in (D), two effect options (including an effect option indicating that the player loses in accordance with the operation (FIG. 22). In this case, the first presentation option 51 and the loss presentation option 57) are selected, and a selection state presentation image that emits light is displayed.

  Thereafter, a message indicating that the display result such as “Lose?” Is lost is displayed as shown in (E) in connection with the selection of the production option indicating that it is lost. Then, after an image indicating an explosion is displayed as shown in (F), a “losing” presentation option selected in the selection state presentation image such as “D reach!” As shown in (G), for example. And a message indicating the reach effect of the effect mode that does not correspond to the meaning content indicated by the predetermined reach effect option, and the predetermined character C2 displayed in the reach effect determined and selected are displayed and selected. A special reach effect other than the effect corresponding to the effect option (in the case of FIG. 22, the D reach effect) is executed as the super reach effect.

  In this case, the production options selected in the selection state presentation image indicate, for example, “losing” and “A reach”, and “D reach” indicated to be executed has a meaning content. The production is not compatible.

  If the reach selection effect as shown in FIG. 22 is performed, when a selection state in which a plurality of effect options are specified is presented, the player can easily execute the super reach effect to be executed from the effect option selection state. Since it becomes impossible to grasp, an unexpectedness arises in production, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The reach selection effect according to the fourth embodiment is provided with a variation pattern type including a plurality of types of variation patterns for executing such an effect, and the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type as described in the first embodiment. By adding to the above, such a variation pattern type is selected and determined at a predetermined ratio, and a variation pattern to be executed may be determined from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) FIG. 5 (B), (C), FIG. 6 (B), (C), FIG. 7 (B), (C), (E), FIG. 8 (B), (C), (E) 20 (B), (C), (F), FIGS. 21 (B), (C), (E), and FIGS. 22 (B), (C), a supermarket as a specific effect. A plurality of production options are presented when the reach production of reach is executed, and FIG. 5 (D), FIG. 6 (D), FIG. 7 (F), FIG. 8 (F), FIG. As shown in FIGS. 21D and 22G, the selection state of the production option is presented in a manner in which the production option is specified from the plurality of production options. Then, when a selection state in which a plurality of production options are specified as shown in FIGS. 6D, 20G, 21D, and 22D is presented, FIG. As shown in FIGS. 20H, 21E, 21F, and 22G, a special reach effect is executed. Thereby, when a selection state in which a plurality of production options are specified is presented, the player cannot easily grasp the specific production to be executed from the selection state of the production options, and thus the production is surprising. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) As shown in the effect form of the thirteenth special reach in FIG. 9, when a selection state in which a plurality of effect options are specified is presented, the reach effect is the E reach of the thirteenth special reach in FIG. Since it develops into a special reach effect that is not executed in such other selected states, it is possible to diversify the reach effect to be executed and improve the interest of the game.

  (3) As shown in FIGS. 7D, 7E, 8D, and 8E, the selection state of the presented production option is changed at a predetermined timing during the selection of the production option. The interest of the game can be improved by changing the selection state of the production options.

  (4) As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) to 20 (G) and the like, when the selection state of the production options is changed and presented, the after-change of the specific production is more noticeable after the completion of the specific production than before the change. Since the ratio of the specific state is set to a specific effect set high, the interest of the game can be improved according to the change of the specific effect.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which there are two types of jackpot gaming state types, ie, probability variation jackpot and normal jackpot. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of jackpot types such as a plurality of jackpots with different upper limits of the number of rounds and a plurality of jackpots with different opening times of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round are provided. Alternatively, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit, it may be selected and determined at random from which of the plurality of big hit types.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described, but the pachinko gaming machine provided with one special symbol display device The present invention can also be applied to.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. 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.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, display control, sound control, lamp control, and the like as the effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the image display device 5 (control of the effect of the game) based on the control signal. Is provided with an effect control board 12 (in particular, an effect control CPU 120) capable of comprehensively controlling. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the following configuration may be adopted. A microcomputer (CPU) that performs display control, a microcomputer (CPU) that performs sound control, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs lamp control are provided, and a game control microcomputer is provided in each of these microcomputers. A configuration may be adopted in which a display control command, a sound control command, and a lamp control command are given, and each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command.

  (5) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. 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. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

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

  4A 1st special symbol display device, 4B 2nd special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 1 pachinko game machine, 100 game control microcomputer, 120 effect control CPU.

Claims (1)

When each specific display results predetermined for variable display hand stage for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify is derived displayed, there in gaming machine to shift to an advantageous specific game state for the player And
Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed;
Based on the determination result of the The pre determining means, in the variable display of the identification information, the specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect of informing the possibility of shift to the specific game state,
An option presenting means for presenting a plurality of effect options including effect options corresponding to the specific effect to be executed when the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect;
A selection is being performed to display a selected state display indicating that at least one effect option has been selected from the plurality of effect options until a predetermined condition is satisfied after the option presentation means presents the effect options. Status display means;
An effect that does not correspond to the specific effect executed by the specific effect executing unit after the display of the selected state is performed after the plurality of effect options are presented by the option presenting unit until the predetermined condition is satisfied. A special state display means for executing a special state display for displaying the selected state again after once showing a state in which the options are confirmed;
A confirmation state display means for executing a confirmation state display indicating a state in which an effect option corresponding to the specific effect executed by the specific effect execution means is confirmed when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the confirmed state display means, when a special specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means, the number of effect options greater than the number of effect options selected in the selected state display is determined. Execute the confirmation status display ,
The specific effect executing means executes a specific effect corresponding to the effect option displayed in the confirmed state by the confirmed state display means,
When the confirmed state display is executed by the confirmed state display means after the special state display is executed by the special state display means, a specific effect corresponding to the effect option of the state confirmed in the confirmed state display is displayed. The game has a higher possibility of shifting to the specific game state than the specific effect corresponding to the effect option in which the state determined in the special state display is shown before the determined state display. Machine.

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