JP5628852B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  There has also been proposed a gaming machine that stores a right to execute variable display of identification information in a variable display device up to a predetermined upper limit number as hold information. Also, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a display result corresponding to the hold information is pre-read before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed, and a notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is executed. In addition, a gaming machine that performs a notice effect over a plurality of variable displays has been proposed in which a display result is noticed by a combination of successive notice effect modes (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-104429 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a notice effect is performed with a low possibility that the display result will be a specific display result, the player may be discouraged and the interest of the game may be reduced. was there.

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

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
(1) A start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B) is used as a game medium (for example, a game ball). Etc.), variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and image display) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified and deriving display results. When a specific display result predetermined as a display result of identification information (such as a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) is derived on the device 5 or the like), a specification that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), which has not yet started even though the gaming medium has passed through the start area. A range of predetermined upper limit storage numbers (for example, the first and second special figure hold storage numbers are each “4” or less, etc.) for determining whether or not to make the specific display result for variable display of identification information Storage information that can be stored as storage information (for example, the first and second special figure storage units 151A, 151B, etc.) and the storage information read from the storage device when variable identification information is displayed. Based on the determination result of the start time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result. Thus, variable display execution means for executing variable display of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S240). ) And pre-start determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area before the determination by the start time determination means (for example, winning time fluctuation in step S212) Based on the determination by the determination unit before start and the determination unit before starting the numerical value determination process, for example, based on the notification effect execution unit (for example, based on the process of step S710) that executes the notification effect over the variable display of the identification information multiple times A variable prize device (for example, normally variable) according to a determination result determined based on the fact that the game control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S603 and the game medium has passed a predetermined area (for example, the passage gate 41). Variable winning device control means for controlling the winning ball device 6B so that the game medium can easily enter (for example, in step S16, a normal symbol) Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “per normal map”, the CPU 103 that executes the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, and the like), A predetermined effect (for example, a first predetermined effect or a second effect) for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that the game medium can easily pass through, or whether the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result. A predetermined effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S172 based on the processes of steps S806 and S812). the variable display of the identification information, a first pattern for executing a first announcement attraction (for example, look-ahead warning pattern SYP1-1 and SYP1-2), the first notice A second pattern (for example, a pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1) that executes a second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the output, and the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed. When the notice effect can be executed with any one of the third pattern (for example, the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1) and the notice effect is executed with the third pattern, the determination unit before start The second notice effect can be started at a plurality of timings (for example, at the start of change or at the end of change) before the variable display of the identification information subjected to the determination is performed. The ratio of the specific display result varies depending on the timing of starting the production (for example, the proportion varies depending on the variation category in the process of step S752). Like effect control CPU120 for determining the timing) it can be characterized.
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect, and to focus attention on the start timing of the second notice effect. And the fun of gaming is improved.
In addition, there are a plurality of effect modes of the first notice effect, and the notice effect executing means is configured so that a ratio of the notice effect being executed in the third pattern varies according to the effect form of the first notice effect. The notice effect may be executed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The pre-start determination unit determines whether or not a hold storage corresponding to the execution of the predetermined effect that notifies the possibility that the display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result is stored in the hold storage unit. (For example, it is determined whether or not the second predetermined effect is executed in step S710), and the notice effect execution means determines that the predetermined effect is executed by the determination means before the start condition is established. The notice effect is executed in the variable display executed before the variable display of the identification information started based on the memory (the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the variable display before the second predetermined effect is executed). You may do it.
According to such a configuration, when the predetermined effect is not executed, the player's expectation for the predetermined effect can be enhanced by the notice effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the hold storage corresponding to the execution of the predetermined effect that notifies the possibility that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result is stored in the hold storage means, the predetermined effect based on the hold storage Until the completion of the predetermined effect execution prohibiting means for prohibiting the execution of the predetermined effect for notifying whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that the game medium can easily pass through (for example, a second predetermined execution in the process of step S801). When the effect execution flag is in the on state, an effect control CPU 120 for ending the predetermined effect setting process may be further provided.
According to such a configuration, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that a predetermined effect that notifies the possibility that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result is being executed.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
An achievement level notifying unit (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S740) for notifying the degree of achievement until the effect change condition is satisfied based on the detection result by the hold memory detecting unit may be further provided. Good.
In such a configuration, the degree of achievement until the effect change condition is satisfied is notified. Thereby, it is possible for the player to recognize how much the game medium should pass through the start area in order to enter the special effect state, thereby improving the game entertainment.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the notice effect executing means starts the variable display in one variable display (for example, at the start of fluctuation) Etc.) and the timing for ending variable display in the one variable display (for example, at the end of change), the second notice effect may be started.
According to such a configuration, the second notice effect can be started at a clear timing, and the start timing can be easily understood by the player.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The notice effect executing means starts the second notice effect at a higher rate at the timing of ending the variable display in the one variable display than the timing of starting the variable display in the one variable display (for example, in step S752). In the process, the CPU 120 for effect control determined at a high rate at the end of the change may be used as the change timing regardless of the change category).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the second notice effect will start until the variable display ends.

(7) In the gaming machine of (5) or (6) above,
The notice effect execution means performs the second notice effect at the timing of ending the variable display in the first variable display, compared to the case where the second notice effect is started at the timing of starting the variable display in one variable display. When started, the notice effect is executed so that the ratio that the display result after the notice effect ends is the specific display result is increased (for example, the variation category is “big hit” in the process of step S752). In such a case, the change control timing may be determined at a high rate at the end of the change, such as the CPU 120 for effect control).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the second notice effect is started and the specific display result is obtained until the variable display is completed.

(8) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
An achievement level update means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S723 to S731) for updating the achievement level notified by the achievement level notification means according to the detection result by the holding storage detection means, The effect state control means may control the special effect state as the effect change condition is satisfied when the achievement degree updated by the achievement degree update means becomes a predetermined state (for example, Yes in step S733). Based on this determination, a part for executing the processing of steps S734 to S737).
In such a configuration, the achievement level notified according to the detection result that the stored number of the hold information is equal to or greater than the predetermined number is updated, and the special performance state is set when the achievement level is in the predetermined state. Be controlled. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the achievement until it is controlled to a special effect state can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8) above,
Before the determination by the variable display pattern determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111) for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information as one of a plurality of types, A variable display pattern determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S412) that determines whether or not a specific variable display pattern is selected from the plurality of types of variable display patterns; Is an update amount of achievement at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined number or more is detected by the hold storage detection unit, or at a different rate according to the determination result by the variable display pattern determination unit It may be determined (for example, in steps S725 and S730 in FIG. 23A or FIG. 23B). Such portion for determining the start winning point update value determined ratio according to Suyo a hold storage number and variability category).
In such a configuration, depending on whether or not the number of stored hold information is detected to be greater than or equal to a predetermined number, at a different rate, or according to a determination result whether or not a specific variable display pattern is determined. The amount of achievement update is determined at a different rate. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the achievement until it is controlled to a special effect state can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine of (8) or (9) above,
When the achievement level update unit detects that the number of the hold information in the hold storage unit is a first storage number (for example, “4”) when the hold storage detection unit detects that the number is the predetermined number or more. For example, the achievement amount update amount may be set higher at a higher rate than in the case where the second storage number is smaller than the first storage number (for example, “3”) (for example, in steps S725 and S730). The portion for determining the starting winning point update value at a determination ratio corresponding to the number of reserved memories as shown in FIG.
In such a configuration, when the number of stored hold information is a relatively large number of first memories, the achievement update amount is higher at a higher rate than in the case of a relatively small number of second memories. Set more. As a result, it is possible to improve the gaming interest based on the passing of the game medium through the start area, promote the game in the gaming machine, and increase the operating rate.

(11) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (10),
Hold increase information (for example, a first hold memory number notification command, a second hold memory number notification command, etc.) indicating that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased, and a determination result by the pre-start determination means Information notification means (for example, steps S213, S405, S407, S410, and S413 based on the processing of step S17), and notification information (eg, symbol designation command, variation category command, etc.) to be notified to the notice effect execution means. CPU 103 for executing the process), and when the notice effect executing means cannot normally receive the hold increase information and the determination result information from the information notifying means, the notice effect providing means (For example, based on the determination of No by the process of step S707, step S716, The process 718 may be executed to) as.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notice effect from being executed without being based on the determination by the pre-start determination unit.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a transfer of the operation | movement which displays a background image. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. It is a figure which illustrates the display mode of a background image. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a notice mode setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the update value of a start winning point. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a mode transfer determination value. It is a flowchart which shows a predetermined | prescribed effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines a predetermined production. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the list of chance eyes for continuous productions. It is a figure which shows the list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the notice effect in change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of a small hit end production process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the operation example which controls an effect state. It is a figure which shows the operation example which controls an effect state. It is a figure which shows the operation example which controls an effect state. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a 2nd predetermined effect is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice pattern in a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice determination process of a modification, etc. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice effect control pattern of a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round white display. Note that, based on the start storage prize generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, and based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in this way may be different.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “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 big prize opening). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol, the effect display for changing the decorative symbol again (pseudo continuous fluctuation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times, In a gaming machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple times of variable display are being executed, the variable display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple times of variable display. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a chance for continuous effects predetermined in the image display device 5 in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display subject to the notice is executed. During a variable symbol display before the stop symbol notice that the decorative symbols constituting the eyes (for example, a combination of numbers that are shifted by one or a combination of numbers) stops, and the variable display subject to the notice are executed, The background image in the image display device 5 changes from the normal background image to the special background image, and the background change notice that becomes the special background image can be executed until the variable display to be noticed is executed. ing.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

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

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

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

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

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

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) as to which range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls as a winning determination result. The command D1XXH is a normal symbol display result notification command for designating a normal symbol display result. In the normal symbol display result notification command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result of whether the display result is “per standard” or “normal”. More specifically, the command D100H indicates that the display result is “open figure loss”, and the command D101H is a command that indicates that the display result is “standard figure big hit”.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 17A), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether the decision value range is the random number MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, In addition to being able to recognize, based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

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

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

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

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

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

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

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

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

  The variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” is a variation pattern that does not shorten the variation time, or the total number of reserved storage is “2” to “4” or “5” to “8” Corresponding to the variation pattern, the variation time is shortened. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Note that each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

  In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit game state is controlled. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a state (highly accurate high base state), frequent occurrence of a small hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding this, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, when the high base state such as the short-time state or the probability change state is set, the proportion determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state may be lower than when the low base state such as the normal state or the short-time probability change state is used. Good. Alternatively, regardless of whether the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value of the predetermined range (values in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  Further, the ROM 101 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. Therefore, a variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

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

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

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

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

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

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, on the display screen of the image display device 5, any one of a plurality of types of background images prepared in advance can be selectively displayed. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a transition example of the operation of displaying the background image. In the example shown in FIG. 9, four types of background images, background A, background B, background C, and background N, are prepared so that they can be displayed. These background images are displayed when any of the predetermined background change conditions such as when the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is finished, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, or when the time reduction control is finished. When established, it is switched according to the current background image, jackpot type, and the like. Note that background images other than these may be displayed in order to enhance the effect. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the special notice mode is an example of the special effect state, a background image different from that in the normal notice mode which is an example of the normal effect state is displayed. Also good. That is, a background image dedicated to the special advance mode may be displayed. The background described here may be different from the background in the background change notice.

  The background N is also referred to as a normal background (normal background). The background image is displayed when a special background image is not displayed, that is, after the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 9, when an arbitrary background image is displayed, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the background image after the end of the big hit gaming state Is changed to background A. In addition, when an arbitrary background image is displayed, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, the background image after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to background B. The When any one of background N, background A or background C (ie, other than background B) is displayed, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “ In the case of “small hit”, the background image after the end of the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state is set as the background C.

  The background A is a background image that allows the player to definitely recognize that the time-short state in which the time-short control is performed (low-accuracy and high-base state). Background B is a background image that allows the player to definitely recognize that the probability variation state (time variation accuracy variation state, high accuracy high-base state) in which probability variation control is performed together with time shortening control. Background C is a background image in which it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is a high-accuracy state in which probability variation control is performed after the end of the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state (a time-variable probability variation state or a short-time probability variation state). It is.

  When the background image of the background A or the background B is displayed, the background image is changed (initialized) to the background N in response to the end of the time reduction control. When it is the background C, the background image is changed (initialized) to the background N in response to the predetermined normal background transition determination being made. The normal background shift determination is, for example, that the elapsed time after the background image has been changed to the background C has reached a predetermined time, or that the number of variable displays since the background image has been changed to the background C has reached a predetermined number of times. The background C is determined based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established such that a lottery result indicating that the background C display end lottery is performed at a predetermined rate each time variable display is started and the display ends is obtained. It is only necessary to be able to determine that the display of is finished and the background image is changed (initialized) to the background N.

  The display mode of the background image is not limited to the transition example shown in FIG. 9. At least the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, and the variable display result is “small hit”. Depending on the situation, a common background image can be displayed regardless of whether the game is in a special game state such as a probability change state in which probability change control is performed after the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state ends. I can do it. By displaying such a common background image, it is only necessary to make it possible to make an effect mode in which the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize whether or not probability variation control such as so-called latent probability variation is performed. Not limited to the display mode of the background image, for example, to change any effect mode such as a decorative pattern motif, a character image that appears during variable display of the decorative pattern, the lighting effect of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED Thus, it is only necessary to be able to execute a common effect regardless of whether or not a special gaming state such as a probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed.

  In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control as shown in FIG. Table data constituting the pattern tables 250A to 250D is stored. The ROM 121 stores table data constituting a common effect control pattern table 250E regardless of the display mode of the background image. Data indicating the contents of various types of effect control during the period in which the game is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored in advance in the effect control pattern table 250E common to each effect mode as various effect control patterns. Just do it.

  The effect control pattern tables 250A to 250D show the control contents of various effect operations with different effect modes depending on whether the display mode of the background image is background A, background B, background C, or background N. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data as production control patterns. For example, each of the effect control pattern tables 250 </ b> A to 250 </ b> D only needs to store special-figure variation effect control patterns corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns. Note that the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns may be common regardless of the display mode of the background image.

  FIG. 11 shows a display example of each background image. FIG. 11A shows a background image of background N. In the background N as the normal background (normal background), the background of the display screen is set to a single color, and no special background image is displayed. The background N is not limited to a single color, and an effect image corresponding to a predetermined motif may be displayed. FIG. 11B shows a background image of background A. As the background A, a background image of “sea” is displayed. FIG. 11C shows a background image of background B. As the background B, a background image of “mountain” is displayed. FIG. 11D shows a background image of background C. As the background C, a background image of “universe” is displayed.

  Instead of the background image display mode or together with the background image display mode, the display mode may be changed for one or both of the decorative design and the character image. Further, instead of the background image display mode, or together with the background image display mode, the sound effect output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the variable display of the decorative design may be changed, or the game effect lamp 9 or the decorative image may be displayed. The lighting mode of the LED may be changed.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 12B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, the effect operation is executed corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot game state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot game state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when the 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. Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9 and a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, a movable member provided in the production model, etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 13B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening prize specifying command, a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 13B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 13B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when a new decorative symbol variable display is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 13B, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, an example in which the command reception cannot be performed normally and the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 13B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 15 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

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

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including a variable symbol display time for special symbols and decorative symbols. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

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

  FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 16 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decoration symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 15, FIG. 18) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 15) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines a variable display mode of a decorative symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is a random value MR1 that is determined to derive and display a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol as a special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 16 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random value MR3 is obtained using the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the range of the included determination value is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that the variation category is a reach big hit. Further, when the variation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in any of the variation categories of non-reach loss, reach loss, big hit, sudden hit / small hit, but more detailed determination may be made. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach.

  After that, according to the determination result obtained in step S412, the setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16 and the random number determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 17A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. 16, the winning time fluctuation shown in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 17A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 16 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined based on the result of the prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the game state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 15 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

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

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, the result is a lost pattern corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

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

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 19 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 19 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a notice mode setting process (step S161). In the notice mode setting process of step S161, the mode transition condition which is an example of the effect changing condition is based on the detection result of whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not it has been established, and if established, the normal notice mode, which is an example of a normal effect state, is shifted to a special notice mode, which is an example of a special effect state.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice mode setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the notice mode setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal notice mode as the normal effect state (step S721).

  When the normal notice mode is set in step S721 (step S721), the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A are checked (step S722). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new reception of the first reserved memory number notification command as a command at the time of starting winning (step S723).

  When it is determined in step S723 that the first reserved memory number notification command has been received (step S723; Yes), the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command is: It is determined whether or not a predetermined update determination value has been reached (step S724).

  The update determination value used at this time is, for example, in the vicinity of the upper limit storage number (for example, “4”) in the first special figure reserved memory number when detecting that the first special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined number or more ( For example, “3”) may be set. The update determination value that is in the vicinity of the upper limit storage number may be a value that is larger than, for example, half (1/2) of the upper limit storage number. The same value as the upper limit storage number may be set as the update determination value in the vicinity of the upper limit storage number. Alternatively, as the update determination value, a value corresponding to the number of special figure hold memories whose variable symbol display time for special symbols or decorative symbols is shorter than usual may be set. The special figure reserved memory number for which the variable display time is shortened is determined as a non-reach fluctuation pattern for shortening different from the normal non-reach fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the special figure reserved memory number is “0”, for example. It may be the number of special figure hold memory that can be used, or the number of special figure hold memory that is determined to be a non-reach fluctuation pattern for shortening but not to a non-reach fluctuation pattern at normal time. May be.

  Alternatively, the update determination value used in the process of step S724 may be set to a value other than the vicinity of the upper limit storage number in order to detect, for example, that the special figure game using the first special figure is held and stored. Good. More specifically, “1” indicating that the special figure game using the first special figure is stored on hold may be set as the update determination value.

  When the number of first special figure hold storage reaches the update determination value in step S724 (step S724; Yes), the update value of the start winning point is determined (step S725). Then, for example, the first start winning point is updated by adding the update value determined in step S725 to the first starting winning point (step S726).

  If it is determined in step S723 that the first reserved memory number notification command has not been received (step S723; No), it is determined in step S724 that the first special figure reserved memory number has not reached the update determination value. (Step S724; No), or after executing the process of step S726, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a low base state in which the high release control associated with the time reduction control is not performed in the normal state or the probability variation state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S727).

  If it is determined in step S727 that the base state is not the low base state but the high base state (step S727; No), whether or not a second pending storage number notification command has been newly received as a command at the time of starting winning a prize. Is determined (step S728). At this time, if it is determined that the second reserved memory number notification command has been received (step S728; Yes), the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is determined in advance. It is determined whether or not a predetermined update determination value has been reached (step S729).

  The update determination value used at this time is in the vicinity (for example, “3”) of the upper limit storage number (for example, “4”) in the second special figure reservation storage number, similarly to the update determination value used in the process of step S724, or It may be set to other than the vicinity of the upper limit storage number (for example, “1”). The update determination value used in the process of step S729 may be the same value as the update determination value used in the process of step S724, or may be a different value. That is, in the process of step S724, it is detected that the first special figure reserved memory number is greater than or equal to the first stored number, while in the process of step S729, the second special figure reserved memory number is the first stored number. You may detect that it is more than the different 2nd memory | storage number.

  When the second special figure reserved memory number has reached the update determination value in step S729 (step S729; Yes), the update value of the start winning point is determined (step S730). Then, for example, the second start winning point is updated by adding the update value determined in step S729 to the second starting winning point (step S731).

  The first start winning points are stored in an updatable manner by a first starting winning point counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example, and the number of first special figure reserved memory is greater than or equal to a predetermined update determination value by the process of step S724. Each time it is detected that the start winning point value determined by the process of step S725 is updated. The second start winning points are stored in an updatable manner by, for example, a second starting winning point counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the second special figure holding memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined update determination value by the process of step S729. Each time it is detected that the start winning point value determined by the process of step S730 is updated.

  FIG. 23A shows a setting example of the ratio for determining the update value of the start winning point in the processes of steps S725 and S730. In the example shown in FIG. 23A, the update determination value used in the processes of steps S724 and S729 is “3”, and the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are “3” or “ 4 ”, the updated value of the start winning points is determined at a different rate depending on the variation category designated by the variation category command.

  For example, among the cases where the number of reserved memories (the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number) is the same and the variable display result is “lost”, when the variable category is “reach lose” The ratio determined by more updated values is higher than when the “reach lose”. More specifically, the ratio (70%) at which the change value is determined to be “5 points” when the variation category is “reach lose” among the cases where the number of reserved storage is “3” is “non-reach lose” "Is higher than the ratio (20%). Further, when the variation category is “reach lose”, the change value is not determined to be “3 points”, whereas when the change category is “non-reach lose”, the change value is “3 points” at a predetermined ratio (80% ratio). To be determined. Further, when the variation category is “reach loss”, the change value is determined to be “20 points” at a predetermined ratio (30%), while when the variation category is “non-reach loss”, the change value is determined to be “20 points”. There is no.

  When the number of stored memory is the same and the variable display result is “big hit” (other than sudden accuracy), more updated values than when the variable display result is “lost” or “small hit” / “surprise” The percentage determined to be high. If the variable categories are the same, the second reserved number (for example, “4”) in which the reserved memory number is larger than the first reserved number compared to the case where the reserved memory number is the first reserved number (for example, “3”). In the case of, the rate at which more updated values are determined is higher.

  In addition to the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 23A, the updated value of the start winning point may be determined even at a ratio as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 23B, the update determination value used in the processing of steps S724 and S729 is set to “1”, and the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure is stored on hold. In addition, the updated value of the start winning points is determined at a different rate depending on the number of reserved memories and the variation category. However, in the setting example illustrated in FIG. 23B, the ratio determined to be a smaller update value is higher than in the setting example illustrated in FIG. As a result of this setting, the number of reserved memories is larger than the first reserved number and is equal to or more than the first number compared to the first reserved number (for example, “1” or “2”) less than the predetermined number. In the case of the number of reservations (for example, “3” or “4”), the ratio determined as more update values may be increased.

  In addition, when there is a new reception of the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command), the reserved memory number (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure). 21 is not limited to updating the starting winning points (first starting winning points or second starting winning points) on the condition that the update storage value has reached the update determination value, and the notice mode is set in step S161 shown in FIG. Each time the setting process is executed, the start winning points may be updated on condition that the number of reserved memories has reached the update determination value. In this case, the start winning points are periodically updated if the number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more. That is, the start winning points can be updated in accordance with a period in which the number of stored memories is a predetermined number or more. At this time, compared with the case where the reserved memory number is the first reserved number (for example, “3”), the case where the reserved memory number is the second reserved number (for example, “4”) larger than the first reserved number. May be set to be determined as a larger number of update values at a high rate.

  Or, if there is a special category game that is stored on hold and the variation category is “Leach Loss”, the updated value is determined at a higher rate than when there is only “Non-Leach Loss”. You may set as follows. Or, if there is a special display game that is stored on hold and the result of the variable display is “big hit” (other than surprise), it ’s more than “losing”, “small hit”, or “surprise” You may set so that it may be determined by more update values with a high ratio.

  In addition, it may be set such that more updated values are determined as the number of times of continuous determination that the number of pending storages has reached the update determination value increases. In this case, if the period during which the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number becomes longer, the start winning points are more likely to increase.

  An elapsed time since the last time that the number of reserved memories has reached the update determination value is measured, and a different update value may be determined according to the time elapsed until the current detection. For example, when the current detection is made within the first elapsed time (for example, 5 seconds) from the previous detection, the detection is made within the second elapsed time (for example, 10 seconds) longer than the first elapsed time. It may be set such that more updated values are determined at a higher rate than the case. As a result, if it is detected that the start prize is generated several times in a short time and the number of reserved memories is equal to or more than the predetermined number, the start prize point is likely to increase, while the start prize is generated for a long time. If not, starting winning points will not increase easily.

  Not limited to the valid start winning in which the special game is held and stored by the occurrence of the starting win, but the special game is not held and stored even if the starting win occurs because the reserved memory number is the upper limit memory number Even in the case of winning a prize, the start winning point may be updated. In order to detect the occurrence of such an invalid start prize on the side of the effect control board 12, for example, when it is determined by the process of step S201 shown in FIG. 16 that the first start port switch 22A is on, the process of step S202 is performed. You may make it perform the setting which transmits a 1st start opening winning designation | designated command before determination is performed. Further, when it is determined by the process of step S204 that the second start port switch 22B is on, the setting for transmitting the second start port winning designation command is performed before the determination by the process of step S205 is performed. May be.

  The production control CPU 120 receives the start opening prize designation command (the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command), and then the corresponding stored memory number notification command until a predetermined reception waiting time elapses. What is necessary is just to detect generation | occurrence | production of an invalid start prize by not having received (the 1st reserve memory number notification command or the 2nd reserve memory number notification command). When the start prize is generated, the update value of the start prize point may be determined at a different rate depending on whether the start prize is an invalid start prize or an effective start prize. For example, when the occurrence of an invalid start prize is detected, the update value is increased at a higher rate than when the occurrence of the start prize is detected and it is detected that the number of reserved memories has reached the update determination value or more. You may set so that it may be determined. That is, when the occurrence of the invalid start winning is detected, the updated value may be determined at a higher rate than when the occurrence of the effective starting winning is detected.

  Thereby, even if the reserved memory number reaches the upper limit memory number, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game ball (so-called “stopping”), and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the operation rate in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, if the invalid start winning occurs after the reserved memory number reaches the upper limit memory number without being in time even if the player stops, the player's feeling of loss can be reduced.

  When an invalid start prize is detected, the corresponding variable category command or the like is not transmitted, so it is not possible to determine the update value of the start prize point at a rate corresponding to the variable category specified by the command. Can not. On the other hand, the received variable buffer command received at the start winning command buffer 194A is stored, and the update value of the start winning point is determined at a rate corresponding to the variable category specified by such a command. Also good. For example, in the case of a special figure game that is stored on hold and has a variation category of “Leach Loss”, the updated value is determined at a higher rate than when only “Non-Leach Loss” is present. You may set as follows. Or, if there is a special display game that is stored on hold and the result of the variable display is “big hit” (other than surprise), it ’s more than “losing”, “small hit”, or “surprise” You may set so that it may be determined by more update values with a high ratio.

  When it is determined in step S727 that the base state is low (step S727; Yes), or when it is determined in step S728 that the second pending storage number notification command has not been received (step S728; No), step If it is determined in S729 that the second special figure reserved memory number has not reached the update determination value (Step S729; No), or after the processing of Step S731, the mode transition determination value is set (Step S729). S732). The mode shift determination value is compared with start winning points such as the first start winning point and the second start winning point. To establish.

  In the process of step S732, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 24A, it is only necessary to set a mode transition determination value corresponding to a case where the display mode of the background image is other than the background C. In the setting example shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a probable change state and a low base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is not performed, the mode transition determination value is “ "100 points" is set. On the other hand, in the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the short time control is performed in the short time state or the probability change state, “200 points” is set as a mode transition determination value different from the low base state. Thus, the mode transition determination value when in the high base state only needs to be larger than the mode transition determination value when in the low base state.

  When in the high base state, the high opening control is performed so that the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and therefore the number of start winning detections (total number of times) and the detection frequency tend to increase. Therefore, if the same mode transition determination value as in the low base state is set even in the high base state, the start winning point immediately reaches the mode transition determination value, and the effect change condition is satisfied, and the normal effect state The normal notice mode that becomes the special notice mode that becomes the special performance state is shifted in a short period of time. In order to prevent the decline of the game entertainment by easily changing to such a special advance notice mode, the mode transition determination value in the high base state is higher than the mode transition determination value in the low base state What is necessary is just to be predetermined so that it may become a big value.

  Alternatively, in the process of step S732, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 24B, a mode transition determination value corresponding to the case where the display mode of the background image is the background C may be set. In the setting example shown in FIG. 24B, “100 points” is set as the mode transition determination value when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short-time state and the probability variation control is not performed. On the other hand, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, “50 points” is set as a mode transition determination value different from that in the normal state or the time reduction state. As described above, the mode transition determination value in the probability variation state may be a value smaller than the mode transition determination value in the normal state or the time saving state.

  When the display mode of the background image is the background C, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the probability change control is performed after the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state. At this time, if the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed, the start winning point is likely to reach the mode transition determination value, and the effect change condition is more easily established than in the normal state or the short time state, so that the normal effect state is achieved. It is easy to shift from the normal notice mode to the special notice mode that is in the special performance state. Thus, when the background image of the background C in which it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is in the probability variation state is displayed, depending on whether or not it is easy to shift to the special advance notice mode based on the occurrence of the start winning prize, It can be suggested whether or not. Thus, in the predetermined period in which the display of the background C, which is a common effect, is performed regardless of whether or not the state is controlled to the probability change state, the difficulty level of shifting to the special advance notice mode depending on whether or not the state is the probability change state. By differentiating, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the transition of the production state, and improve the game interest.

  After setting the mode transition determination value in step S732 in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the start winning point has reached the mode transition determination value (step S733). When it is determined in step S733 that the start winning point has reached the mode transition determination value (step S733; Yes), it is determined whether or not the reach effect is being executed with the variable display of the decorative symbols ( Step S734). At this time, if the reach effect is not being executed (step S734; No), the execution of the mode transition effect for informing the transition from the normal notice mode that becomes the normal effect state to the special notice mode that becomes the special effect state is started. Setting is performed (step S735). For example, in the process of step S735, an effect control pattern prepared in advance for executing the mode transition effect may be set as a use pattern, and effect operation control based on the effect control pattern may be started.

  If the reach effect is being executed in step S734 (step S734; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the variable display for which the reach effect is being executed is “big hit” (step S736). ). When it is determined in step S736 that the variable display result is not “big hit” (step S736; No), for example, a mode transition designation flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to an on state (step S737). ). Thus, by setting the mode transition designation flag to the on state, the execution of the mode transition effect can be started after the execution of the reach effect is completed.

  On the other hand, if the mode transition effect is executed after it is recognized that the execution of the reach effect is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”, the player's interest is the round in the variable display result or the big win game state. It is difficult to sufficiently enhance the effect of the mode transition effect. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the mode transition designation flag is kept in the OFF state to limit the mode transition from being performed.

  If it is determined in step S736 that the variable display result is “big hit” (step S736; Yes), or after performing any of the processing in steps S735 and S737, for example, the start winning point counter is initialized. As a result, the start winning points are cleared (step S738).

  If the start winning point has not reached the mode transition determination value in step S733 (step S733; No), or after executing the process of step S738, is the reach effect being executed along with the variable display of the decorative symbols? It is determined whether or not (step S739). At this time, if the reach effect is not being executed (step S739; No), the effect operation control for notifying the start winning point is performed (step S740), and the notice mode setting process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S740, by changing the effect mode according to the start winning point, the control of the effect operation in the achievement notification effect that notifies the achievement degree until the mode transition condition as the effect change condition is established. Done.

  On the other hand, when the reach effect is being executed in step S739 (step S739; Yes), the achievement level is not notified by ending the notice mode setting process without executing the process of step S740. To be limited. When the reach effect is being executed, the player's interest in whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” is increased. At this time, even if the degree of achievement until the effect change condition is satisfied is notified, it is difficult to sufficiently enhance the effect of the effect. Therefore, when the reach effect is being executed, the achievement degree notification effect is not executed, and the achievement degree is not notified. However, since the processing of steps S731 to S733 is executed even when the reach effect is being executed, the mode transition condition that becomes the effect change condition is determined based on the detection of the number of reserved storages greater than or equal to the predetermined number. It can be determined whether or not it is established.

  If it is determined in step S721 that it is not the normal notice mode but the special notice mode (step S721; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition for ending the special notice mode is satisfied (step S741). ). The end conditions for the special notice mode are, for example, that the elapsed time since the transition to the special notice mode has reached a predetermined time, that the number of executions of variable display in the special notice mode has reached a predetermined number, and that the variable display result is It is related to a predetermined timing related to the progress of the game or the progress of the game, such as “big hit” being started and the big win game state being started or the demonstration screen being displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. It is sufficient if it is established at a predetermined timing.

  If the termination condition for the special notice mode is not satisfied in step S741 (step S741; No), the notice mode setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the end condition for the special notice mode is satisfied (step S741; Yes), the setting for shifting to the normal notice mode is performed (step S742), and the notice mode setting process is terminated.

  In the notice mode setting process shown in FIG. 22, if it is determined in step S727 that the low base is being performed, the process proceeds to step S732 without executing the processes in steps S728 to S731. Accordingly, at least when the high opening control associated with the short time control is not being performed, based on only the detection result of the start winning (first start winning) due to the game ball passing through the first start winning opening. Thus, it is determined whether or not a mode transition condition that is an effect change condition is satisfied. Thus, at least when the high opening control accompanying the time-shortening control is not being performed, based on only the detection result of the start winning (first start winning) based on the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening, An arbitrary process for determining whether or not the mode transition condition as the effect changing condition is satisfied may be executed.

  Alternatively, when the processes of steps S725 and S726 are not performed and the first start winning points are not updated, when it is determined that the base is low, the process proceeds to step S739 without performing the processes of steps S728 to S738. Further, it may be possible to execute only the control of the production operation for notifying the start winning point. In this way, it is possible to greatly reduce the processing load for changing the notice mode based on the detection of the start winning prize when the base is low.

  In the advance notice mode setting process shown in FIG. 22, when the start winning point reaches the mode transition determination value and the effect change condition is satisfied in step S733, the special advance notice is changed from the normal advance mode in the normal effect state to the special effect state. When the mode is controlled, the start winning points are cleared by the process of step S738. In addition, the start winning points may be cleared when the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, even when the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state, the start winning point is not cleared, and after the start winning point before the big hit gaming state is changed to the big hit gaming state May also be carried over. Further, the start winning points may be cleared when the special advance notice mode is ended by restricting the start winning points from being updated in the special advance notice mode.

  For example, there is an effect mode such as the mission effect mode, in which an effect different from the normal effect mode is performed over a predetermined period, and only within the predetermined period, the start winning points are determined according to the number of reserved memories exceeding the predetermined number. May be updated. In the mission effect mode, for example, by notifying a message such as “Have a hold!”, The predetermined achievement condition is presented so that the player can recognize it. Then, based on the detection result that the number of stored storages exceeds the predetermined number within the predetermined period in the mission effect mode, the normal effect state is entered when the effect change condition such as the mode transition determination value is satisfied. What is necessary is just to control to the special notice mode which will be in a special production state from normal notice mode. When controlling to the special notice mode, for example, by notifying a message such as “Mission accomplished!”, The player can recognize that the achieved achievement condition has been established (achieved) so that the player can recognize the mission effect mode. You can end it. When the predetermined period of time when the mission effect mode is set without controlling to the special notice mode ends, for example, a message such as “Mission failed!” Is notified to indicate that the presented achievement condition is not satisfied (achieved). It is only necessary to notify that the person can recognize and clear the start winning points.

  In the notice mode setting process shown in FIG. 22, after the update value of the start winning point determined in the process of step S725 or step S730 is updated so as to be added in the process of step S726 or step S731, the process of step S733 is performed. In the process, it is determined whether or not the mode transition determination value has been reached. On the other hand, it may be updated so as to subtract the start winning points, and it may be determined whether or not the mode transition determination value is not more than. In this case, the initial value of the start winning point may be set when the starting winning point is cleared by the process of step S738 or the like. After setting a constant value as an initial value of the start winning point regardless of the base state or the gaming state, a different mode transition determination value may be set according to the base state or the gaming state in the process of step S732. Alternatively, after setting a different value according to the base state or gaming state as the initial value of the start winning points, a constant mode transition determination value may be set regardless of the base state or gaming state in the process of step S732. .

  In the advance notice mode setting process shown in FIG. 22, when it is determined in step S724 that the first special figure hold memory number has reached the update determination value, and in step S728, the second special figure hold memory is stored. When it is determined that the number has reached the update determination value, the first start winning points and the second starting winning points are updated. On the other hand, it may be determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories has reached a predetermined update determination value, and the start winning points may be updated when it is determined that the total number has been reached. Thereby, it can be determined whether or not an effect change condition such as a mode transition condition is satisfied based on a detection result of whether or not the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In this case, the update determination value used for detecting whether or not the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number may be set to a different value depending on the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. More specifically, a value larger than the update determination value (for example, “3”, etc.) in the low base state is set as the update determination value (for example, “7”, etc.) in the high base state. Also good.

  In the advance notice mode setting process shown in FIG. 22, in step S725 or step S730, one of the updated values of the start winning points set in advance is determined as one of the updated values. On the other hand, the number of start winnings that occur when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number is counted, and when the count change value reaches the mode transition determination value, the special change notice is established. You may control to special production states, such as a mode. In this case, instead of the processes in steps S725 and S726 and steps S730 and S731, a process of adding 1 (or 1) to a predetermined count value may be executed.

  After executing the notice mode setting process as described above, a predetermined effect setting process is executed (step S163). In this embodiment, as the effect of suggesting / notifying the display result of the normal game on the normal symbol display 20, a predetermined effect of rotating the roulette is executed in the predetermined effect execution area of the image display device 5. Also, a predetermined effect execution area of the image display device 5 as an effect to suggest / notify the display result of the special game and the variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach) in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B , A predetermined effect of rotating the roulette is executed. That is, if there is a case in which an effect for suggesting / notifying a display result of a normal game is executed in the same effect device (a predetermined effect execution region of the image display device 5), a display result of a special game is suggested. There is a case where an effect to notify is executed. In this embodiment, the predetermined effect that suggests / informs the display result of the ordinary game is referred to as a first predetermined effect, and the predetermined effect that suggests / informs the display result of the special game is referred to as a second predetermined effect.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the predetermined effect process executed in step S163 of FIG. In the predetermined effect setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the predetermined effect is being executed or has been determined (step S801). In the process of step S801, for example, is the first predetermined effect execution flag indicating that the first predetermined effect is being executed or the second predetermined effect execution flag indicating that the second predetermined effect is being executed being on? What is necessary is just to determine. If the predetermined effect is being executed or has been determined to be executed (step S801; Yes), the predetermined effect setting process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to execute the first predetermined effect is determined based on the reception of the common map display result designation command, and when it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect, Immediately thereafter, the first predetermined effect is executed. Further, based on the reception of the start winning designation command, whether or not to execute the second predetermined effect is determined, and if it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, the determination is made. When the variable display is executed, the second predetermined effect is executed. That is, after it is decided to execute the second predetermined effect, the decorative symbol variable display may be executed one or more times until the second predetermined effect is executed. The second predetermined effect execution flag is set to the on state when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, the first predetermined effect is not executed during the period until the second predetermined effect is executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that the execution timing of a predetermined | prescribed effect overlaps, and a 2nd predetermined | prescribed effect can be performed without confusion for a player.

  Even when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, the first predetermined effect may be executed if the execution timings do not overlap. For example, when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, if the execution of the first predetermined effect can be completed before the variable display in which the second predetermined effect is executed is started, the first predetermined effect is performed. You may make it perform.

  If the predetermined effect is being executed or has not been determined to be executed (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a normal symbol display result notification command has been received from the main board 11 (step S802). If the normal symbol display result notification command has been received (step S802; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the first predetermined effect (step S803).

  In this embodiment, the first predetermined effect is executed when the game is in the big hit game state, in the high base state, or when a special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing and a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change. It is impossible timing. In the big hit game state, the player is not interested in the display result of the normal symbol and the effect of production is low. Further, in the high base state, since “per normal” is obtained with a high probability, the effect of the first predetermined effect is low. In addition, when a special symbol (decorative symbol) is changing and a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change, there is a high possibility that it overlaps with an effect accompanying the change of the decorative symbol such as a reach effect. Therefore, in such a case, the first predetermined effect is not executed. In addition, the timing which can perform a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect should just be set arbitrarily, and you may make it perform a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect also in the timing which cannot be performed illustrated here.

  If it is determined that it is time to execute the first predetermined effect (step S803; Yes), whether or not the first predetermined effect is executed based on the display result of the normal symbol specified from the normal symbol display result notification command And the predetermined | prescribed effect pattern corresponding to the effect aspect in the case of performing is determined (step S804).

  In step S804, the presence / absence of execution of the first predetermined effect and the predetermined effect pattern for execution may be determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a predetermined effect pattern SEP1 and a predetermined effect pattern SEP2 are provided as predetermined effect patterns of the first predetermined effect. The predetermined effect pattern SEP1 is a predetermined effect pattern corresponding to executing a predetermined effect in which the “x” image stops after the roulette rotates in the predetermined effect execution area of the image display device 5. Further, the predetermined effect pattern SEP2 is a predetermined effect pattern corresponding to executing a predetermined effect in which the image of “◯” stops after the roulette rotates in the predetermined effect execution area of the image display device 5. In addition, in order to enhance the effect, a predetermined effect pattern other than these may be provided. For example, after the roulette rotates, a predetermined effect pattern may be provided in which an image of “X” is once displayed and then an image of “◯” is stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 26A, when the display result of the normal symbol is “losing” (ordinary figure losing), it is determined that the predetermined effect is not executed at a rate of 90%, and is predetermined at a rate of 10%. It is determined to execute the predetermined effect of the effect pattern SEP1. In addition, when the display result of the normal symbol is “winning” (per normal drawing), it is determined not to execute the predetermined effect at a rate of 10%, and the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP2 is executed at a rate of 90%. It is decided to do. That is, it is notified that the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP1 is “usually lost” and that the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP2 is “per normal figure”.

  Following the processing in step S804, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect (step S805). When it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect (step S806; Yes), a setting for starting the predetermined effect corresponding to the predetermined effect pattern determined in step S804 is performed (step S806). Then, the first predetermined effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S807). The first predetermined effect execution flag may be reset to the off state when the execution time of the predetermined effect corresponding to the predetermined effect pattern has elapsed. After the process of step S807, the predetermined effect setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the normal symbol display result notification command has not been received (step S802; No), or if it is determined in step S803 that it is not possible to execute the first predetermined effect (step S803; No), or if it is determined in step S805 that the first predetermined effect is not to be executed (step S805; No), whether there is a new reception command for the first start prize designation command or the second start prize designation command Is determined (step S808). When the start winning designation command has not been received (step S808; No), the predetermined effect setting process is terminated.

  If the start winning designation command has been received (step S808; Yes), it is determined whether it is time to execute the second predetermined effect (step S809).

  In this embodiment, when it is a big hit gaming state or when it is in a high base state, the second predetermined effect cannot be executed. In the big hit gaming state, the variable display that is the target of the second predetermined effect is not executed. Also, in the high base state, it is difficult to secure the production time because the variation time is shortened, and in the case of the probability variation state, the variable display result tends to be “big hit”, so the second predetermined production The production effect is low. Therefore, in such a case, the second predetermined effect is not executed. Note that the timing at which the second predetermined effect can be executed may be set arbitrarily, and the second predetermined effect may be executed at the non-executable timing illustrated here. The timing at which the second predetermined effect can be executed may be the same as the timing at which the first predetermined effect can be executed, or may be different as in this embodiment.

  If it is determined that it is time to execute the second predetermined effect (step S809; Yes), whether or not the second predetermined effect is executed and executed based on the variation category specified from the start winning designation command. A predetermined effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode is determined (step S810).

  In step S810, the presence / absence of execution of the second predetermined effect and the predetermined effect pattern for execution may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, a predetermined effect pattern SEP1 and a predetermined effect pattern SEP3 are provided as predetermined effect patterns of the second predetermined effect. The predetermined effect pattern SEP1 is the same as the predetermined effect pattern SEP1 in the first predetermined effect. In addition, the predetermined effect pattern SEP3 is a predetermined effect pattern corresponding to executing a predetermined effect in which an image showing the characters “Gekiatsu” stops after the roulette rotates in the predetermined effect execution area of the image display device 5. In addition, in order to enhance the effect, a predetermined effect pattern other than these may be provided. For example, after the roulette rotates, a predetermined effect pattern may be provided in which an image of “X” is displayed once and then an image showing a character “Gekiatsu” stops.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, when the variation category is “reach lose”, it is determined that the predetermined effect is not executed at a rate of 70%, and the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP1 is executed at a rate of 10%. It is determined that the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP3 is to be executed at a rate of 20%. When the variation category is “big hit”, it is determined not to execute the predetermined effect at a rate of 10%, and it is determined to execute the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP3 at a rate of 90%. That is, the predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP3 is an effect indicating that there is a high probability that the variable display result will be “big hit”.

  Following the processing of step S810, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect (step S811). When it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect (step S811; Yes), settings for executing the second predetermined effect corresponding to the predetermined effect pattern determined in step S810 are performed (step S812). ),

  In this embodiment, since the second predetermined effect is an effect suggesting a variable display result, the second predetermined effect is executed before the target variable display result is derived and displayed. Specifically, it is executed during a period from the start of the variable display that is the target of the second predetermined effect until the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In the process of step S812, for example, the current reserved memory number is set in the second predetermined effect execution counter, and the count value is subtracted every time the decorative symbol variable display is executed, so that the count value becomes 1. It is only necessary to make a setting for executing the second predetermined effect at the time point.

  The second predetermined effect only needs to be executed before the target variable display result is derived and displayed. When the variable display before the target variable display is executed, the second predetermined effect is performed. It may be executed, or may be executed over a plurality of variable displays.

Thereafter, the second predetermined effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S813). Note that the second predetermined effect execution flag may be reset to the off state when the variation that is the execution target of the second predetermined effect ends. After the process of step S813,
If it is determined in step S808 that the start winning designation command has not been received (step S808; No), or if it is determined in step S809 that it is not possible to execute the second predetermined effect (step S809; No). Or when it determines with not performing a 2nd predetermined effect in step S811 (step S811; No), a predetermined effect setting process is complete | finished.

  After performing the predetermined effect setting process as described above in step S163 in FIG. 21, a prefetch notice determination process for determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice effect and the effect mode is executed (step S161).

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

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice effect is already being executed (step S703). For example, in the process of step S703, it may be determined that the prefetching notice effect is being executed when the prefetching notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state when the prefetching notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode so that the process for executing the pre-reading notice effect is not further performed. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined to be “non-reach”, the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” When a winning determination result indicating that the pattern is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with or reach is obtained, the pre-reading notice effect being executed may be switched to a super reach or jackpot notice effect. Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be further executed regardless of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect that has already been executed.

  If the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction that restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S704). If the prefetch notice restriction is not in effect at step S704 (step S704; No), the order and content of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, when any one is denied, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred, and for example, when any two are denied, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the signal has been received normally (step S707; Yes), the previous variation category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked (step S708), and the current It is determined whether or not the number of stored storages is “3” or “4” and the variation category up to the previous time is only non-reach loss (step S709). That is, in this embodiment, when there are two or three hold data whose variable display result is “non-reach loss”, the continuous notice effect is executed using the hold data.

  Note that if the number of reserved memories is a sufficient number for executing the continuous notice effect (for example, 2 or more), the continuous notice effect may be executed. For example, like a continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) of a prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 to be described later, it is continuous when the number of reserved memories can be notified that it is a series of effects other than the notice pattern in which the effect mode changes. A notice effect may be executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the overall execution frequency of the continuous notice effect.

  Further, when a pre-reading notice effect other than the stop symbol notice is executed, the continuous notice effect may be executed even when holding data whose variable display result is “non-reach lose” is included. In this case, since a reach may occur during the execution of the continuous notice effect or a “hit” may occur, an unexpected effect can be executed. When a continuous notice effect is to be executed when hold data with a variable display result of “non-reach lose” is included, for example, in a variable display with reach, a continuous notice of an effect other than a stop symbol notice The production may be selected. In this way, it is possible to execute the continuous notice effect regardless of the display result before the variable display to be prefetched is executed.

  For example, in the process of step S708, the number of data received before the latest variation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the variation category specified by the variation category command Read. In the process of step S709, whether or not the number of data is “3” or “4”, or only specifies a variation category corresponding to non-reach loss (variation category command C600) based on the reading result in step S708. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the current number of pending storages is “3” or “4”, and the previous variation category is non-reach loss, Step S709; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect is to be executed, and a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to the prefetching notice effect in the case of executing the prefetching notice effect (step S710).

  As an example, in the process of step S710, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the specification contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( The determination value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a plurality of prefetching notice patterns when the prefetching notice effect is executed, or the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, for example, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, for example. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, it depends on whether it is the variable category, the normal notice mode or the special notice mode, and whether it is decided to execute the second predetermined effect. Thus, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the determination ratio of the prefetching notice pattern are varied. In the process of step S710, when it is in the normal notice mode and it is not determined to execute the second predetermined effect (when the second predetermined effect execution flag is in the OFF state), the process proceeds to FIG. The presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern are determined at the determination ratio shown. When it is in the special notice mode or when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect (when the second predetermined effect execution flag is in the on state), the determination ratio shown in FIG. The presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the pre-reading notice pattern are determined.

  In this embodiment, four types of pre-reading notice patterns, SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, and SYP3-1, are provided. The pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 and SYP1-2 constitute a chance for a continuous effect predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be noticed is executed. This is a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to a stop symbol notice in which the decorative symbol stops. In the stop symbol announcement based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1, any of the chance items CA1 to CA8 (chance eye A) shown in FIG. 29A is stopped as a chance item for continuous performance. In the chance eye A, as shown in FIG. 29A, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same numbers, and only the right symbol is a combination of numbers shifted by one. Further, in the stop symbol announcement based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2, any of the chance eyes CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29 (B), the chance eyes B are a combination of sequence numbers. In this embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible that a big hit will be given when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed, rather than when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. The reliability (big hit reliability) is high. By doing in this way, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The chance eyes A and the chance eyes B are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, and may be a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other. For example, the chance eye A may be an arbitrary combination of even numbers that are normal symbols (non-probable variation symbols), and the chance eye B may be an arbitrary combination of odd numbers that are probability variation symbols. By doing in this way, it becomes easy for the player to recognize which chance is the chance.

  The pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 changes the background image in the image display device 5 from a normal background image to a special background image during the variable display prior to the execution of the variable display subject to the notice. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to executing a background change notice serving as a special background image until a target variable display is executed.

  The prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to executing a prefetch notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 (A) and 28 (B), in this embodiment, the pre-reading notice is made depending on whether the variation category is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”. The rate at which the performance is executed and the rate at which the prefetching notice pattern is determined are different.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation category is “reach loss”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “execution”) is higher than when it is “non-reach loss”. In the case where the variation category is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed more frequently than in the case of “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “accuracy / small hit”. With such a setting, by executing the pre-reading notice effect, it is possible to give a notice / indication that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed. If the variation category is “Accuracy / Small Hit”, “Accuracy” or substantial In order to prevent the player from being discouraged by becoming a “small hit” in which the game state does not change in addition to not being able to get a ball (prize ball), the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. Good.

  In addition, in the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the prefetching advance notice pattern in which the chance eye B stops more than when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A stops is executed. When the pre-reading notice effect of SYP1-2 is executed, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) and the rate at which reach is executed (reach reliability) are higher. Thus, since the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are different depending on the type of chance, the player comes to pay attention to the stop symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 of the background change notice is executed, compared to the case where the prefetching notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The higher the jackpot reliability and reach reliability.

  Further, the prefetching notice of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 that changes from the stop symbol notice to the background change notice than when the predesign notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability and reach reliability are higher when the performance is executed.

  In this way, even if the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, it may change to a background change notice with high hit reliability or reach reliability, Even when the stop symbol notice is executed, the player expects to change to the background change notice, so that the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect form (effect form in which the chance eye A stops) to the background change notice as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability. It is going to change. As a result, even when a pre-reading notice effect with the lowest hit reliability or reach reliability and when the chance eye A stops is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, there is a case in which the chance symbol A stops from the stop symbol advance notice to the background change notice, while the stop symbol advance notice that the chance eye B stops does not change to the background change notice (changes). The ratio is 0%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the chance symbol B changes from a stop symbol advance notice to a background change advance notice. In this case, if the rate of change to the background change notice is different between the case where the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed and the case that the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. Good. Specifically, it is possible to make the change from the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability when the background change notice does not change stop more easily to the background change notice. preferable. By doing in this way, even when a stop symbol notice with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are higher when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed than when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 is executed. Yes. By such setting, the player is more expected to change to the background change notice, the player's sense of expectation can be further maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

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

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

  Further, in the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, in the special advance notice mode, it is easier to decide to execute the prefetch notice effect than in the normal advance notice mode. With such a setting, the proportion of execution of the pre-reading notice effect changes depending on which notice mode is selected, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, it is more than when it is not determined to execute the second predetermined effect. It is easier to decide to execute the pre-reading notice effect. With such setting, the player expects that the second predetermined effect will be further executed by the pre-reading notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, during the period until the second predetermined effect is executed, the variable display result can be expressed as “big hit” by the pre-reading notice effect, so that the effect becomes various and the entertainment of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, in the normal notice mode, when it is not decided to execute the second predetermined effect, the presence / absence of the pre-read notice effect and the look-ahead are determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. When it is determined as the notice pattern and it is in the special notice mode, or when it is decided to execute the second predetermined effect, the presence / absence of the pre-read notice effect and the look-ahead are determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG. When the notice pattern is determined, the execution ratio of the pre-read notice effect is higher in the special notice mode than in the normal notice mode, and the second predetermined effect is decided to be executed. It is sufficient that the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect is higher than when it is not decided to execute the second predetermined effect. For example, the determination ratio may be further varied depending on which notice mode is set and whether or not the second predetermined effect is executed. Further, instead of simply changing the execution rate of the prefetching notice effect, the determination rate of the prefetching notice pattern may be made different. For example, in the case of the special notice mode, the ratio determined for the specific notice pattern may be increased, and when it is decided to execute the second predetermined effect, the specific notice pattern is displayed. The determined ratio may be increased.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not “no execution” is performed without executing the pre-reading notice effect (step S711). At this time, if it is other than “no execution” (step S711; No), a setting for starting execution of the prefetching notice effect according to the determined prefetching notice pattern is performed (step S712). In step S712, a pre-read notice storage number is set as a count initial value in a pre-read notice execution count counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing the pre-read notice effect. The setting corresponding to the notice production being performed is performed. In addition, the prefetching advance notice pattern determined in step S710 and the prefetching notice effect control pattern corresponding to the current number of special figure hold storage are set.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 30, there are a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 and a prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 and the special figure reservation storage number being three. A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 corresponding to the reserved memory number being 4 and a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2- corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure reserved memory number being 3. 1, a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 that corresponds to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure hold memory number is 4, and a prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1 that has a special figure hold memory number. 3 is a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 corresponding to 3 and a pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1, and the special figure hold storage number is 4. A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP 3-2 corresponding to a certain thing, a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP 4-1 corresponding to a pre-reading notice pattern SYP 3-1 having a special figure holding memory number of 3, and a pre-reading notice pattern A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-2 corresponding to the SYP3-1 and the special figure reservation storage number being 4 is provided. As shown in FIG. 30, each prefetch notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the effect contents to be executed in each variation after the start of the prefetch notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the case of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1, the background change notice is executed at the second change after the prefetching notice effect is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background change notice may be executed at the time of the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect or at the time of the change one time before the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. For example, when the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is determined, the timing for executing the background change notice may be further determined, and the pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result may be selected. . In this case, the determination ratio of the timing for executing the background change notice may be varied depending on the display result (variation category) of the change that is the target of the prefetch notice effect. By doing in this way, after the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability can be varied depending on the timing at which the background change notice is executed.

  After executing the process of step S712, when it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), when it is determined in step S704 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted ( (Step S704; Yes), when it is determined in Step S709 that the current reserved memory number is not “3” or “4”, or when it is determined that the previous variation category is not only non-reach loss (Step S709; No) Or, when it is determined as “No execution” in Step S711 (Step S711; Yes), the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first It is determined whether it is a 1 start opening winning designation command (step S713).

  When it is the first start opening prize designation command in step S713 (step S713; Yes), the special figure game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. Control to update the corresponding display part is performed (step S714). In step S714, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S713; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. Control is performed to update the display part corresponding to the newly put on hold (step S715). In step S715, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been normally received (step S707; No), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start command receiving command buffer 194A ( Step S716). For example, a storage area for undetermined information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1” (or ON state). .

  After executing the process of step S716, the display parts indicating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are respectively displayed as the common display at the start winning memory display area 5H. The mode is changed to a mode (for example, a round gray display), and the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved state is also displayed in the common non-normal display mode (step S717). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second If it is possible to identify the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, the hold display is updated in the normal display mode. Also good. The display mode at the time of abnormal is different from the normal display mode or special display mode by changing part or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display part, It is only necessary to be able to recognize in a recognizable manner that a failure has occurred. In addition, while only the display part corresponding to the newly reserved state is set as the display form in the abnormal state, the display form in the other display parts may not be changed.

  After executing the process of step S717, after setting for the pre-reading notice restriction, for example, setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the ON state (step S718), the prefetching is performed. The notice determination process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Or, for example, when judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability) is executed. You may be allowed to do. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  After the prefetch notice determination process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 21, a prefetch notice restriction release setting process is executed (step S162). In the prefetching notice restriction release setting process, when prefetching notice restriction is restricted so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a process for releasing the restriction based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a prefetching notice effect being executed are performed. In response to the completion, a process for enabling execution of a new prefetch notice effect is executed. For example, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is in the ON state, the value of the remaining notice count counter is decremented by 1 each time the change starts, and the value of the remaining notice count counter becomes 0. The pre-reading notice execution flag is reset to the off state. When the pre-reading notice restriction flag is in the on state, the start winning prize command stored effectively corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning prize receiving command buffer 194A. On the condition that all the orders and contents can be received correctly, the restriction that prevents the prefetching notice effect from being executed, for example, is cleared by clearing the prefetching notice restriction flag, for example. It should be noted that the restriction that prevents the pre-reading notice effect from being executed may be canceled on the condition that the pending storage in which the command is missed or the determination result is inconsistent is exhausted.

  After performing the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process in step S162 shown in FIG. Select one of the processes to execute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 21 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a prefetch notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution setting process. In the prefetching advance notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching notice execution flag is on (step S601). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter (step S602). Then, based on the value of the prefetching notice execution frequency counter and the prefetching notice effect control pattern set, settings for executing the prefetch notice effect are performed (step S603). In the process of step S603, it is only necessary to perform settings for executing the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. In addition, in the case of the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol notice, a process for determining which of the chance eyes shown in FIG. 29 is to be stopped may be executed. In this case, instead of the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 31, control for stopping and displaying the chance eye A or chance eye B is executed. If it is a pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the background change notice, control for stopping and displaying the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 31 is executed. In the case of a pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing stop symbol advance notice, instead of the process for determining the non-reach combination in step S524 in FIG. 31, the process for determining the chance eye A or chance eye B to be stopped and displayed. May be executed. In addition, before the step S524 in FIG. 31, the pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed, and when the chance to stop display is determined, the process in the step S524 in FIG. 31 may be skipped. Good. By doing in this way, the duplication of the process which determines a stop symbol can be avoided.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 (step S604). If the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is not 0 (step S604; No), the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 (step S604; Yes), the prefetching notice execution flag is cleared to an off state (step S605). The case where the value of the pre-reading notice execution number counter is 0 is a case where the current change is a change that is a target of the pre-reading notice effect, and the pre-reading notice effect ends. Thereafter, the prefetch advance notice execution setting process is terminated.

  After executing the pre-reading notice execution setting process in step S535, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed are determined (step S529). . As an example, in the process of step S529, a pre-change changing notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random number for the changing notice extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 32A, a change notice is made depending on whether the change pattern corresponds to “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The presence / absence of the performance and the decision rate of the changing notice pattern are varied.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is “Leach Loss”, the rate at which the changing notice effect is executed (ratio determined other than “No Notice Execution”) is greater than the case of “Non-Leach Loss”. When the fluctuation pattern is “big hit”, the percentage of the announcement effect during fluctuation is higher than when it is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “small hit” . In each change notice pattern, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit” is high in the order of “notice Z”, “notice Y”, and “notice X”. With such a setting, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed by executing the changing notice effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a specific pre-reading notice effect is executed, the presence / absence of a changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are changed at a special determination rate as shown in FIG. Is to be decided. Specifically, in the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed, before the background change notice is executed yet. In some cases, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are determined at a special decision rate as shown in FIG. Note that when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the variable display result until the change that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach lose”. Therefore, in FIG. Only shows. In the determination ratio in FIG. 32B, the ratio determined as “notice Y” is higher than the determination ratio in the case of “non-reach loss” in FIG. Is always determined as “notice Y”). With such a setting, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice will be executed according to the effect mode of the changing notice effect. Will improve.

  In this embodiment, when the “notice Z” changing notice effect is executed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the “notice Y” changing notice effect is executed. Therefore, the player may be discouraged when the notice effect during fluctuation of “notice Y” is normally executed. However, when the pre-reading notice effect of “preliminary notice Y” is executed when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the ratio (pre-reading) of the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice after that is executed. The ratio of the notice pattern SYP3-1) increases. The prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 has the highest jackpot reliability among the prefetching notice effects. Therefore, when the prefetching notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the notice notice effect during the change of “notice Y” Even if is executed, the subsequent display result can be expected, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that the effect mode of each changing notice pattern only needs to be different so that they can be distinguished from each other. For example, the notice X is a changing notice pattern for executing a changing notice effect for “character display”, and the notice Y is a changing notice pattern for executing a changing notice effect for “step-up operation”. Z is a changing notice pattern for executing the changing notice effect of “operation notice”.

  In the “character display” changing notice effect, an effect display in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative design.

  In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, an effect of switching and displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The display may perform an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. It should be noted that in the notice effect during fluctuation of the “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the changing notice effect may be terminated without switching the effect image. Further, in the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by the effect operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types of motion modes in a predetermined order during the variable display of the decorative pattern ( An effect operation such as stepping up) may be performed. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect operation in the notice effect is ended without switching to the second-stage effect operation after the movable member performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode. You may make it happen.

  In the "notice of operation" change notice, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, is changed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R to change the rendering operation. As an example, in the changing notice of “operation notice”, a predetermined effect operation that is an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of decorative symbols. The operation promotion effect is obtained by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby allowing the player to perform the operation of the stick controller 31 </ b> A in a predetermined operation mode. Any production operation that prompts the operation may be used.

  In this embodiment, the during-change notice effects of “character display”, “step-up operation”, and “operation notice” are executed at different timings from the start of change to the end of change. Specifically, the execution timing of “operation notice” is the earliest, and the execution timing of “character display” is the latest. Therefore, the big hit reliability differs depending on not only the effect mode of the changing notice effect but also the execution timing. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect for the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  After executing the process of step S529, it is determined whether or not the mode transition designation flag is on (step S536). At this time, if the mode transition designation flag is on, the mode transition designation flag is cleared and turned off (step S537), and then the normal notice mode in which the mode transition effect is executed after the reach effect is executed and the normal effect state is set. Is set to shift to the special notice mode in which the special production state is set (step S538). Thus, if the mode transition effect cannot be executed because the reach effect is being executed even if the mode change condition as the effect change condition is satisfied, the variable display result in the variable display in which the reach effect is executed If the value is other than “big hit”, the mode transition effect can be executed in response to the next variable display being executed after the reach effect has been executed. In addition, it is not limited to performing the mode transition effect in response to the next variable display being executed after the execution of the reach effect, and before the next variable display is executed, The mode transition effect may be executed in response to the end of execution.

  When the mode transition designation flag is OFF in step S536 (step S536; No), after executing the process of step S538, the execution setting for the other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing an effect different from the pre-reading notice effect and the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

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

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. For example, when the setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect of the character display notice is made, the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S173 of FIG. 21 as the special figure waiting process. In the waiting process per special figure shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a waiting time for receiving a hit start designation command has elapsed (step S561).

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S561 (step S561; No), the big hit corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state among the hit start designation commands transmitted from the main board 11 It is determined whether a start designation command has been received (step S562). If a big hit start designation command is received (step S562; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit middle production processing (step S563), and then the waiting process per special figure Exit.

  If no big hit start designation command is received in step S562 (step S562; No), it is determined whether or not a small hit start designation command corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state has been received among the big hit start designation commands. Is determined (step S564). If there is no reception of the small hit start designation command (step S564; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. If a small hit start designation command is received (step S564; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the small hit effect processing (step S565). The waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  When the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S561 (step S561; Yes), the current background displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is specified (step S566). Then, it is determined whether or not the specified background is a background image of background N that becomes a normal background (normal background) (step S567).

  When a background image other than the background N is displayed (step S567; No), it is determined whether or not a normal background transition condition that is set in advance to shift to the display of the background N is satisfied (step S568). For example, when the background image of the background A or the background B is displayed, it may be determined that the normal background transition condition is satisfied in response to the completion of the time reduction control. For example, when the elapsed time after the background image is changed to the background C reaches a predetermined time, or when the number of variable display times after the background image is changed to the background C reaches a predetermined number of times, the background image is When the number of executions of the pre-reading notice effect after the change to the background C reaches a predetermined number of times, or every time variable display is started, a lottery result indicating that the background C display end lottery is performed at a predetermined rate is obtained. It is sufficient to determine that the normal background transition condition has been satisfied. As described above, when it is determined that the normal background transition condition is satisfied (step S568; Yes), a setting for initializing the display of the background image and shifting to the background N is performed (step S569).

  When a background image of background N is displayed at step S567 (step S567; Yes), when it is determined at step S568 that the normal background transition condition is not satisfied (step S568), or at step S569 After executing the process, the effect process flag is cleared and the value thereof is initialized to “0” (step S574), and then the special figure waiting process is terminated.

  FIG. 35A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S175 of FIG. 21 as the small hit end effect processing. In the small hitting end effect process shown in FIG. 35A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the small hitting end effect flag is on (step S581). The small hitting end effect flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S584 described later in response to the start of the small hitting end effect.

  When the small hitting end effect flag is OFF in step S581 (step S581; No), a predetermined small hitting end effect time is set (step S582). Then, the start setting of the small hit end effect is performed (step S583). In the process of step S583, an effect control pattern for a small hit end effect prepared in advance for executing the small hit end effect is selected and set as a use pattern. After that, it is only necessary to perform start control of the effect operation that becomes the small hit end effect based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern. At this time, the small hitting end effect flag is set to the on state (step S584), and then the small hitting end effect processing is ended.

  When the small hit end effect flag is ON in step S581 (step S581; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (step S585). If the small hit end effect time has not elapsed (step S585; No), the effect operation serving as the small hit end effect is controlled (step S586), and then the small hit end effect process ends. When the small hit end effect time has elapsed (step S585; Yes), the small hit end effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S587). Also, the background image transition setting (change setting) after the small hit is completed (step S588). Then, after the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S589), the small hit end effect process is ended.

  FIG. 35B shows an example of background image migration setting in step S588. In this transition setting example, depending on whether the background image before entering the small hit gaming state is any one of the background A, the background C, and the background N, and the background B, the transition destination (after the change) A background image is set. That is, when the background image before the small hit is any one of the background A, the background C, and the background N, the background image of the transfer destination is set as the background C. On the other hand, when the background image before the small hit is the background B, the background image of the transfer destination is set as the background B. After the end of the small hit gaming state, the game state before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the background image is the background B, the player is notified so that the player can recognize that the time-changing accuracy changing state (high-accuracy high-base state) in which both the time-saving control and the probability changing control are performed. Therefore, when the background image is the background B, the background image may be changed to the background B as it is without changing the background image before and after the small hit gaming state.

  FIG. 36A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S177 of FIG. 21 as ending effect processing. In the ending effect process shown in FIG. 36A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the ending effect flag is on (step S601). The ending effect flag is set to the on state by the process of step S604 described later in response to the start of the ending effect.

  If the ending effect flag is OFF in step S601 (step S601; No), a predetermined ending effect time is set (step S602). Then, the start setting of the ending effect is performed (step S602). In the process of step S602, an effect control pattern for ending effect prepared in advance for executing the ending effect is selected and set as a use pattern. After that, it is only necessary to perform start control of the rendering operation serving as the ending effect based on the rendering control execution data read from the rendering control pattern set as the usage pattern. When the big hit type is “surprise”, the production operation based on the production control pattern may be controlled so that the production operation similar to the small hit end production is performed. After executing the process of step S602, the ending effect flag is set to the on state (step S604), and the ending effect process is terminated.

  If the ending effect flag is on in step S601 (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed (step S605). If the ending effect time has not elapsed (step S605; No), the effect operation that becomes the ending effect is controlled (step S606), and the ending effect process ends. When the ending effect time has elapsed (step S605; Yes), the ending effect flag is cleared and turned off (step S607). Also, the background image transition setting (change setting) after the big hit is completed (step S608). Then, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S609), and then the ending effect process ends.

  FIG. 36B shows an example of background image migration setting in step S608. In this transition setting example, a transition destination (after change) background image is set according to the type of jackpot or the background image before the big hit gaming state. For example, when the normal open big hit state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” ends, the background image of the transition destination is set as the background A regardless of the background image before the big hit gaming state. When the normal open big hit state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” is finished, the background image of the transition destination is set as the background B regardless of the background image before the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit type is “surprise”, the transition destination depends on whether the background image before the big hit gaming state is any one of the background A, the background C, and the background N, and the background B. The background image (after change) is different. That is, if the background image before the big hit is any one of the background A, the background C, and the background N, the background image of the transfer destination is set as the background C. On the other hand, when the background image before the big hit is the background B, the background image of the transfer destination is set as the background B. After the short-term open big hit state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability variation control is performed, while the short hit control is continued. When the background image is the background B, the player is notified so that the player can recognize that the time-changing accuracy changing state (high-accuracy high-base state) in which both the time-saving control and the probability changing control are performed. Therefore, when the background image is the background B, the background image may be changed to the background B as it is without changing the background image before and after the big hit gaming state. The transition setting when the big hit type is “surprise” is the same as the transition setting when the small hit gaming state is set. Therefore, the player determines whether the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or the variable display result is “small hit”. It is impossible or difficult to recognize from (change mode).

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 of FIG. 16 when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, In S212, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process, the symbol designation command and the variation category command are sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the determination decision in steps S403 and S404 in FIG. 17A and the determination result in step S412. Are transmitted.

  On the side of the production control board 12, for example, when the production control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 in FIG. 21 or when the prefetching notice is not limited (step S704; No), the change up to the previous time is performed. If the category or the like is in a state in which the prefetching notice effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect, the prefetching notice pattern, etc. are determined in step S710 of FIG. Based on the determination result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed over a plurality of variations.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed. FIG. 37 (A) shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol variation is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 27 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 is displayed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 30 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), when the variation at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next variation. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. Here, which chance B to stop is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, for example, as shown in FIGS.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 37 (G) to 37 (I), reach is made after the variation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. .

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice, it is possible to give a notice of the possibility of a big hit or reach by stopping predetermined chances over a plurality of fluctuations. .

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed. FIG. 38A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 27 is executed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 shown in FIG. 30 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), when the change at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 38C to 38E, for example, a letter “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5, and the background image in the image display device 5 is displayed. The image changes from an image with the motif of the day (normal background image) to a background image with the motif of the night (special background image). Note that the stop symbol at this time is a decorative symbol constituting a non-reach lose combination.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 38 (F) and 38 (G), the background image continues with the night as a motif.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 38 (H) to (J), after the variation is started, reach is reached and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice, it becomes a special background image that is different from the usual over a plurality of fluctuations, so that the possibility of becoming a big hit or reach may be noticed. it can. Although the stop symbol during execution of the background change notice is described as a combination of non-reach loses, the chance may be stopped also in this case.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a display operation example in the image display device 5 when a pre-reading notice effect of a background change notice is executed after a stop symbol notice. FIG. 39 (A) shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol variation is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 27 is executed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved storage is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 shown in FIG. 30 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), when the variation at that time is completed, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next variation. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 39C and 39D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 39E to 39G, for example, a letter “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5. The background image changes from an image having a day motif (normal background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). Note that the stop symbol at this time is a decorative symbol constituting a non-reach lose combination.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 39 (H) to (J), reach is made after the variation starts, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background change that changes to a special background image different from the normal after the stop sign notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. By executing the notice, it is possible to notify the possibility of a big hit or the possibility of reaching.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, and after that, the background change notice is not executed, the biggest hit reliability is the lowest among the prefetch notice effects, but the background change notice is executed. In such a case, the reliability of the big hit is the highest in the pre-reading notice effect. Thus, by providing the prefetching notice pattern that changes (shifts) from the production mode indicating that the reliability is low to the production mode that indicates that the reliability is high, the prefetching notice production of the pattern with low reliability is executed. Even in this case, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 40 shows the normal effect state when the display mode of the background image in the image display device 5 is other than the background C and the current game state is a low base state in which the high opening control accompanying the time-shortening control is not performed. An operation example is shown in which control is performed from the normal notice mode to the special notice mode that is in the special effect state. First, as shown in FIG. 40A, the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are variably displayed, and the start winning memory display is performed. In the area 5H, a display capable of specifying that the first special figure holding storage number is “2” is performed.

  At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (B), the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “3”. Shall be. In this case, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 causes the first start opening prize designation command to be transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S211 shown in FIG. Further, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S213 shown in FIG.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the first reserved memory number notification command has been received in the process of step S723 shown in FIG. 22, the first special figure reserved memory number is determined in step S724. By determining that the value is equal to or greater than the update determination value, the update value of the start winning point is determined by the process of step S725. As an example, as shown in FIG. 40A, the start winning point is 20% with respect to the mode transition determination value (for example, “100 points” corresponding to the low base state other than the background C) in the starting winning point display area DG1. Corresponding to being within the range of less than 40% (for example, “30 points”), the display is performed in such a manner that two of the five display parts are lit. Then, the updated value of the start prize point determined by the process of step S725 (for example, “20 points”) is added to the first start prize point by the process of step S726, etc., so that the start prize point shifts to the mode. It is assumed that the value is updated within a range of 40% or more and less than 60% (for example, “50 points”) with respect to the determination value.

  In this case, in the process of step S733, it is determined that the start winning point has not yet reached the mode transition determination value. At this time, based on the determination that the reach effect is not being executed by the process of step S739, notification corresponding to the start winning point is performed by the effect operation control in the process of step S740. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), in the start winning point display area DG1, the display is performed in such a manner that the third display portion is lit, so that the player can set the effect change condition. The degree of achievement until the mode transition condition is satisfied can be recognized.

  Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 40D, it is assumed that the game ball further passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the first special figure holding memory number becomes “4”. In the process of step S725 shown in FIG. 22, when the first special figure reservation storage number is “4”, the ratio determined to be more updated values is higher than when it is “3”.

  In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the update value may be determined to be sufficiently larger than the other variable display results such as “100 points”. The mode transition determination value may be reached by adding the value once to the start winning point. That is, based on the variable display mode including the variable display result in the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design, when it is detected once that the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, A mode transition condition may be satisfied.

  In particular, when the variable display result is a “big hit” or a specific fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, it is detected only once that the number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. The updated value of the start winning point may be determined so as to establish the effect changing condition. Further, in these cases, the start winning point update value is determined so as to satisfy the effect changing condition only by detecting once that the number of reserved memories is equal to or larger than the predetermined number, as compared to the other cases. The ratio may be set to be high.

  It is assumed that the update value of the start winning point is determined to be “100 points” based on the occurrence of the start winning as shown in FIG. 40D and added to the first start winning point. In this case, in the process of step S733 shown in FIG. 31, it is determined that the start winning point has reached the mode transition determination value. Then, based on the determination that the reach effect is not being executed by the process of step S734, the setting for starting the mode transition effect is performed by the process of step S735. In addition, based on the determination that the reach effect is not being executed by the process of step S739, notification corresponding to the start winning point is performed by the effect operation control in the process of step S740. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 40 (E), in the start winning point display area DG1, the display is performed in such a manner that all the five display parts are lit, and the mode transition determination value is reached. As shown in FIG. 40 (F), an effect image for informing the “charge complete” message is displayed.

  If it is determined that the reach effect is being executed by the process of step S739 shown in FIG. 22, the achievement level is not notified by the process of step S740. Even at this time, since the processing of steps S721 to S733 is executed, it can be determined whether or not the mode transition condition is satisfied based on the detection result that the number of reserved memories is equal to or larger than the predetermined number. When it is determined in step S733 that the mode transition determination value has been reached, if it is determined in step S734 that the reach effect is being executed, the mode transition designation flag is set in step S737. Although set to the on state, the setting for starting the mode transition effect is restricted so as not to be performed. Thereafter, when it is determined in step S536 shown in FIG. 31 that the mode transition designation flag is on, setting for executing the mode transition effect is performed after the reach effect is ended by the process in step S538. .

  Based on the setting by the process of step S732 or step S531, the mode transition effect is executed when it is determined in the process of step S172 in FIG. 21 that it is the mode transition effect period. Thereby, for example, an effect operation as a mode transition effect is executed, such as displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 40 (G) on the screen of the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 40G, it is notified that the “special mode” is entered as the special advance notice mode.

  After entering the special notice mode, for example, in the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 27, the presence / absence of the prefetch notice effect and the kind of prefetch notice are determined at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. Such a determination ratio is different from the determination ratio in the normal notice mode as shown in FIG. 28A, and the ratio that the prefetch notice effect is executed is increased. Therefore, when the start winning point reaches the mode transition determination value and the mode transition condition as the effect change condition is satisfied, the special advance mode is controlled to the special notice mode, and the normal notice mode as the normal effect state is controlled. The execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect is increased.

  It should be noted that when in the special effect state, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher execution rate than in the normal effect state, and the execution rate is higher than when any notice effect is in the normal effect state. May be executed. Instead of or in addition to the change of the execution ratio of the notice effect, the determination ratio of the effect mode in the reach effect may be varied depending on whether it is the special effect state or the normal effect state.

  FIG. 41 shows a normal effect state when the display mode of the background image in the image display device 5 is other than the background C and the current game state is a high base state in which a high opening control is performed in accordance with the time-shortening control. The operation example which controls to the special notice mode which will be in a special production state from the notice mode is shown. First, when the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 41A is being performed, the second special figure holding memory number is “2” in the start winning memory display area 5H. An identifiable display is made.

  At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the second special figure holding memory number becomes “3” Suppose that The effect control CPU 120 determines that the high base is not in the low base in the process of step S727 shown in FIG. 22, and determines that the second pending storage number notification command has been received in the process of step S728. In addition, by determining that the second special figure reservation storage number is greater than or equal to the update determination value in step S729, the update value of the start winning point is determined by the process of step S730. In the process of step S732, the mode transition determination when the background image display mode is other than the background C, and the mode transition determination value corresponding to the gaming state (base state) being the high base state is the low base state. “200 points” different from the value “100 points” is set. Thereby, even if the process of step S725 or step S730 executed for determining the update value of the start winning point is a common process regardless of the gaming state, it is difficult for the starting winning point to reach the mode transition determination value. The degree can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is a low base state or a high base state.

  It is determined in step S733 that the mode transition determination value has not yet been reached, and it is determined in step S739 that the reach effect is not being executed, so that the process in step S740 corresponds to the start winning point. Notification is performed. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), in the start winning point notification area DG2, one display part is updated, and the player achieves until the mode transition condition as the effect changing condition is satisfied. The degree can be recognized.

  Subsequently, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (D), it is assumed that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second special figure holding memory number becomes “4”. At this time, it is assumed that the second start winning points are updated and reach the mode transition determination value.

  In this case, the setting for starting the mode transition effect is performed by the process of step S735 shown in FIG. In addition, based on the determination that the reach effect is not being executed by the process of step S739, notification corresponding to the start winning point is performed by the effect operation control in the process of step S740. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (E), in the start winning point display area DG2, a display corresponding to the fact that the starting winning point has reached the mode transition determination value is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. 41 (F). An effect image notifying such a “charge complete” message is displayed.

  Thereafter, for example, when it is determined in the process of step S542 shown in FIG. 39 that it is the mode transition effect period, the process of step S543 is executed, and the mode transition effect is executed. Thereby, for example, an effect operation as a mode transition effect is performed such that an effect image as shown in FIG. 41 (G) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the special effect state is controlled. In the example shown in FIG. 41 (G), it is notified that the player enters the “premium mode” as the special effect state. In the “premium mode”, as in the “special mode” shown in FIG. 40G, the execution rate of the prefetching notice effect may be higher than that in the normal notice mode.

  Alternatively, in the “premium mode”, an effect operation different from the normal effect mode, such as displaying a special effect image (premium image) that is not displayed in the normal effect mode, may be performed. In addition, as an effect operation in the “premium mode”, a predetermined effect including an effect operation for displaying a two-dimensional barcode for acquiring a premium image by a mobile terminal, and an effect operation such as audio output different from the image display, You may make it provide a privilege to a player. That is, in the special effect state, instead of executing the notice effect at a higher execution rate than in the normal effect state, or with such a setting, an effect operation that is not executed in the normal effect state, An effect operation that gives a privilege to the player may be executed.

  FIG. 42 shows an operation example when the display mode of the background image in the image display device 5 is the background C. First, when the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 42 (A) is being performed, the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening as shown in FIG. 1 It is assumed that the number of special figure hold memory is “3”.

  Based on the detection of the occurrence of such a start prize, the update value of the start prize point is determined by the process of step S725 in FIG. 22, and the first start prize point is updated by the process of step S726. In the process of step S732 shown in FIG. 22, since the display mode of the background image is the background C, depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability changing state, FIG. “100 points” (in the normal state or in the short time state) or “50 points” (in the case of the probability variation state) is set as the mode transition determination value as shown in FIG. As a result, in the predetermined period in which the background image of the background C in which it is impossible to specify whether or not the probability variation control is performed is displayed, the degree of difficulty in which the start winning point reaches the mode transition determination value is reliably varied. It can be made different depending on whether or not it is in a state.

  When it is determined that the mode transition determination value has not yet been reached and the reach effect is not being executed, a notification corresponding to the start winning point is given. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state, the mode transition determination value is set to a larger value than when the probability changing state is set, and the mode transition condition that is the effect change condition is not easily established. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 42C, an effect image corresponding to the low achievement level until the mode transition condition is satisfied is displayed in the start winning point display area DG3. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a certain change state, the mode transition determination value is set to a smaller value than that in the normal state or the short time state, and the mode transition condition serving as the effect changing condition is easily established. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 42D, an effect image corresponding to the high degree of achievement until the mode transition condition is satisfied is displayed in the start winning point display area DG3.

  After the start winning point is notified as shown in FIG. 42 (D), for example, as shown in FIG. 42 (E), the game ball further passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, and the first special winning point is displayed. It is assumed that the figure holding storage number becomes “4”. At this time, it is assumed that the first start winning points are updated and reach the mode transition determination value. In this case, setting for starting the mode transition effect is performed. Further, when the reach effect is not being executed, a notification corresponding to the start winning point is given. Thus, for example, an effect image for informing a “charge complete” message as shown in FIG. 42 (F) is displayed.

  Thereafter, in the mode transition effect period, for example, an effect operation as a mode transition effect is performed such that an effect image as shown in FIG. 42G is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 42 (G), it is notified that the “highly expected high mode” is entered as the special effect state.

  FIG. 43 shows an example of a display operation when the first predetermined effect is executed in the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 43 (A), from the state where the variation (decorative display) of the left, middle, and right decorative symbols is stopped in the effect display device 9, the decorative symbols vary as shown in FIG. 43 (B). Be started.

  Here, when it is determined to execute the first predetermined effect based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the character image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 moves. Display control is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 43C, control for displaying a notification image (for example, an image displaying “roulette chance”) that is an image for the effect as if the predetermined effect is started is executed. The In this embodiment, before the predetermined effect is executed, an effect as shown in FIGS. 43B and 43C is executed in order to draw attention to the predetermined effect.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 43 (D), a first predetermined effect (an effect in which the roulette rotates) is started such that the symbol fluctuates in the predetermined effect execution area 5S. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), an image of “◯” indicating that the normal drawing is reached is stopped and displayed in the predetermined effect execution area 5S (predetermined effect of the predetermined effect pattern SEP2). Next, as shown in FIGS. 43 (F) and (G), a notification for informing that the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled so that the game ball can easily enter. An image is displayed.

  FIG. 44 shows a display operation example when the second predetermined effect is executed in the image display device 5. As shown in FIG. 44 (A), from the state where the variation (variable display) of the left middle right decorative symbol is stopped in the image display device 5, the decorative symbol variation is changed as shown in FIG. 44 (B). Be started.

  Here, the second predetermined effect is executed based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. If it is determined, display control is performed such that the character image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 moves.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 44 (C), control is executed to display a notification image that is an image for the effect as if the predetermined effect that is as if the predetermined effect is started. Is done.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44D, a second predetermined effect (an effect in which the roulette rotates) is started such that the symbol fluctuates in the predetermined effect execution area 5S. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the character image of “Intense heat” indicating that the degree of expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is high is stopped and displayed in the predetermined effect execution area 5S (predetermined effect pattern). SEP4 predetermined production).

  After that, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), the display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state, and the reach effect of super reach is started as shown in FIG. 44 (G).

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the second predetermined effect (step S810 in FIG. 25), and whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the determination result (FIG. 25). 27 step S710). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, it may be determined whether or not to execute the second predetermined effect based on the determination result. In this case, it is determined that the prefetch notice determination process (step S161) in FIG. 21 is executed before the predetermined effect setting process (step S163), and that the prefetch notice effect is executed in step S810 of FIG. In such a case, it may be determined to execute the second predetermined effect at a higher rate than when it is determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect and the second predetermined effect are executed for the same winning, the pre-reading notice effect is executed first. It is also possible to execute it.

  Further, depending on which of the current effect mode and the background (background N, background A, background B, and background C shown in FIGS. 11A to 11D), the effect mode of the background change notice is made different. May be.

  In the above embodiment, when it is determined that the first predetermined effect is being executed or when the second predetermined effect is to be executed, the new predetermined effect is not executed. You may make it perform. In addition, when it is determined that the first predetermined effect is being executed or when the second predetermined effect is to be executed, when it is determined to execute the predetermined effect informing that the degree of expectation is higher, the degree of expectation is higher. You may make it replace with the predetermined production which alert | reports that it is high, and you may make it perform.

  In the above embodiment, the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are effects in which the symbols fluctuate in the predetermined effect execution area 5S (effects in which the roulette rotates). Any device may be used as long as it is executed by the apparatus, and an effect image may be displayed and executed on the image display device 5 or may be an effect by a movable part, sound, or lamp.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, as a prefetching notice effect pattern (prefetching notice pattern), a chance opportunity predetermined in the image display device 5 is displayed in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays. A pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-1 in which A stops, a pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 in which a chance eye B predetermined in the image display device 5 stops in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays, and the display device 5 The background image in FIG. 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 that becomes the special background image until the variable display to be noticed is executed, and the image display device 5 After the predetermined chance A on the display device 5 stops, the background image on the display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and a notice is given. Until the variable display of interest is performed with the pre-read announcement pattern SYP3-1 serving as the special background image, it is provided. The pattern of the prefetching notice effect is not limited to these, and a pattern of the prefetching notice effect other than these may be provided. For example, as shown in FIG. 45, as a look-ahead notice pattern of a look-ahead notice effect that is executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A stops at the first fluctuation, and the chance eye B stops at the second fluctuation. The background image may be changed to a special background image in the third change, and the change may be continuously executed in the special background image in the fourth change. By providing such a pre-reading notice pattern, it is possible to produce an effect in which the jackpot reliability is stepped up step by step, allowing the player to pay attention to changes in the production mode, and improving the fun of the game To do.

  In the above embodiment, by determining the prefetching notice pattern, the presentation mode of the prefetching notice effect that is executed over a plurality of fluctuations is determined, but as a result, the same as in the above embodiment. As long as the control for executing the pre-reading notice effect is performed, the method of determining the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to the method of the above embodiment.

  For example, in a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching notice effect of the production mode is executed based on the display result or variation category of the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. It may be determined for each change. Specifically, when the display result of the variation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is “big hit”, it is only necessary that the prefetching notice effect in the production mode with higher jackpot reliability is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to store the effect mode in the previous variation so that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode having a lower jackpot reliability than the effect mode of the previous variation is not executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect that a big hit reliability falls as a prefetch notice effect (continuous effect) progresses.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed, the timing of changing from the normal background image to the special background image is not particularly mentioned, but the fluctuation for executing the background change notice is not mentioned. The timing at which the normal background image is changed to the special background image may be changed at any timing.

  For example, the normal background image may be changed to a special background image either at the start of change or at the end of change in the change for executing the background change notice. In this case, for example, when it is determined in step S710 shown in FIG. 27 other than “no execution” corresponding to not executing the pre-reading notice effect (step S711; No), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1 corresponding to the background change notice being executed after the stop symbol notice (step S751). If the prefetch notice pattern is other than SYP3-1 (step S751; No), the process proceeds to step S712.

  If the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1 (step S751; Yes), the change timing of the background image in the background change notice (second change in the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1) is either at the start of change or at the end of change. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S752). By adopting the start of change or the end of change as the change timing of the background image, the difference in change timing becomes clear to the player, and an effect that is easy to understand for the player can be executed.

  In the process of step S752, the change timing is determined at a different rate depending on whether the variation category that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit” To do. For example, in the process of step S752, the change timing may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 46B, the change timing is easily determined at the end of the change regardless of the change category. If the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player expects the background image to change at the end of the change, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 46B, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is easily determined at the end of the variation. With such a setting, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation higher than the jackpot reliability when it is at the start of the fluctuation. Note that by increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change. As a result, it is expected that the jackpot reliability will increase, so that the player's sense of expectation can be further enhanced.

  In contrast to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 46B, the change timing may be easily determined at the start of the change regardless of the change category, or when the change category is “big hit”, You may make it easy to determine at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the big hit reliability and the like at an early stage, and it is possible to pay attention to the start of fluctuation.

  In FIG. 46A, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined only when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP3-1. However, when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP2-1. In addition, the change timing of the background image may be determined. In addition, in a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching notice effect of the production mode is executed based on the display result or the variation category of the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. If it is determined for each change and it is determined to execute the background change notice, the change timing of the background image may be determined.

  After determining the change timing of the background image in step S752, the process proceeds to step S712. In this modification, a pattern as shown in FIG. 47 is provided as a prefetch notice effect control pattern of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 according to the change timing. Then, in the process of step S712, in accordance with the determination result in step S752, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 (when the change timing starts to fluctuate with the hold memory number 3), SCP4-1-2 (the hold memory number) 3 when the change timing ends at the end of change), SCP4-2-1 (when the change timing starts when the number of pending storages is 4), or SCP4-2-2 (when the change timing ends when the change ends when the number of held memories is 4) Should be set.

  FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is. FIG. 48 (A) shows the image display device 5 in which the decorative symbol variation is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 27 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. It is determined to be executed, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the start of the change. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 shown in FIG. 47 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), when the variation at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next variation. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 48 (C) and 48 (D), for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (E), the background image in the image display device 5 at the start of the fluctuation is from an image having a daytime motif (normal background image). Changes to a background image (special background image) with a night motif. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48F, the decorative symbols constituting the non-reach lose combination are stopped. Note that the chance eye A may be stopped in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 48 (G) to 48 (I), reach is made after the variation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is. FIG. 49A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the decorative symbol is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 27 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. It is determined to be executed, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the end of the change. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-2-1 shown in FIG. 47 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), when the change at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 49C and 49D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second change after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 49 (E), after the decorative pattern change is started, as shown in FIG. 49 (F), the non-reach loss combination is changed. When the decorative pattern to be configured stops (at the end of change), the background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image having a noon motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). Change. In FIG. 49F, the chance eyes may be stopped.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 49 (G) to 49 (I), reach is made after the variation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the big hit reliability is higher when the background changes at the end of the fluctuation than when the background changes at the start of the fluctuation as shown in FIG. By increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change, Since it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started is derived. Before the display, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, Implementation of the above on a game machine that performs an effect (variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”) that performs a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times) an effect display that fluctuates the decorative symbols again at 5C and 5R (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) The concept of the form can be applied.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the continuous notice effect (continuous effect) that has been executed over a plurality of variations may be performed over a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous variations in one variation. In this case, a pseudo continuous notice effect such as a stop symbol advance notice or a background change notice may be executed over a predetermined number of pseudo continuous fluctuations.

  The continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in the above-described embodiment or modification is a stop symbol notice or a background change notice, but these are examples of the continuous notice effect, and the continuous notice effect is at least the first notice effect. A pattern for executing (stop symbol notice in the above-described embodiment) and a second notice effect (background change in the above-described embodiment, etc.) having a higher ratio (big hit reliability) resulting in a specific display result than the first notice effect. It is only necessary to provide a pattern for executing (notice) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. And there are a plurality of effect modes of the first notice effect, and the proportion of execution of the notice effect differs in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed according to the effect form of the first notice effect. It only has to be like this. Such a continuous notice effect may be anything that can inform the player that it is a series of effects, such as an effect that outputs a sound, an effect that lights a lamp, an effect that makes a decorative pattern perform a special operation, and an decorative pattern It is only necessary to have an effect that adds a special effect, an effect by a display other than a decorative pattern, an effect that operates a moving object for an effect provided in the game area, or an effect that combines these effects.

  In the stop symbol notice of the above embodiment, the combination of decorative symbols (chance eyes) predetermined in the image display device 5 is stopped, but it is normally used in at least a part of the decorative symbol display area. A special symbol for a continuous notice effect different from the decorative symbol to be displayed may be stopped.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the stop symbol advance of a mode with low reliability (those which stop chance chance A) is performed among a plurality of stop symbol previews, the stop of a mode with high reliability is performed. The ratio at which the background change notice is executed after that is higher than when the symbol notice (the chance eye B stops) is executed. On the contrary,
When the stop symbol advancement of a mode with a high degree of reliability (where the chance eye B stops) is executed, when the stop symbol advancement of a mode with a low reliability (the chance eye A stops) Instead, the rate at which the background change notice is executed thereafter may be increased. In this way, the player can expect to develop a more reliable background change notice when it becomes a highly reliable stop symbol notice, and the interest of the game is improved To do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed, compared with the case where the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed. In the case, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability were higher, but on the contrary, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed. In the case where the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability may be increased. In this way, the player pays attention to which of the stop symbol notice and the background change notice starts from the prefetch notice effect.

  Also, in step 752 in FIG. 46A and step S614 in FIG. 35A, the background change timing in the background change notice is determined at either the start of change or the end of change. However, other timings may be provided as the background change timing in the background change notice. For example, the background may change during the change. In this case, in step 752 in FIG. 46 (A) or step S614 in FIG. 35 (A), it is determined which change timing is to be set, and thereafter, an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result is set. You can do so. By doing so, the background change timing in the background change notice becomes various, and the player pays attention to the change timing.

  In step 752 in FIG. 46A and step S614 in FIG. 35A, any of the variation categories to be notified is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “surprise / small hit”, or “big hit”. And the change timing is determined based on whether the variable display result is “reach lose” or “big hit”. Not limited to this, which reach is executed when the variable category or variable display result is “Leach Loss” or “Big Bonus”, or when the variable category or variable display result is “Big Hit” The change timing may be determined on the basis of the degree of advantage for the player, such as whether it is a big hit type. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify and suggest which reach is executed and which jackpot type is to be performed according to the background change timing in the background change notification. In addition, in a gaming machine provided with a latent state (latent mode) that does not notify whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic state, in the latent state, changes depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable state The timing may be determined. In this way, the gaming state can be suggested by the background change timing in the background change notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, you may make it perform both a prefetch notice effect and a pseudo-continuous notice effect as a continuous notice effect. In this way, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed when the number of reserved memories is large, and the pseudo-continuous notice effect can be executed even when the number of reserved memories is large. Can be improved. In this case, the contents of the pre-reading notice effect and the effects of the pseudo-continuous notice effect may be associated with each other. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect are continuously executed, such as when the variation to be executed of the pre-reading notice effect is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect, the effect mode of each continuous notice effect May be determined together. Specifically, when the background change notice is executed in the prefetch notice effect, the pseudo-continuous notice effect which is a special background image may be continuously executed. Further, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the pre-read notice effect, the background change notice may be developed in the pseudo-continuous notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” are provided as changing notice effects during change, and it has been described that the effect aspects are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” may all have the same production mode, and only the execution timing may be different. For example, the earliest execution timing from the start of fluctuation may be “notice X” and the latest may be “notice Z”. By doing so, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is to be executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Note that when the stop symbol notice is being executed, the background change notice may be more easily executed as the execution timing of the changing notice effect is delayed. In this way, the player can pay attention to whether or not the changing notice effect is executed until the end of the change. Further, the earlier the execution timing of the changing notice effect may be, the easier the background change notice is executed. In this way, it is possible to notify at a timing that does not cause the decorative symbol to stop or the like, and it is possible to focus on whether or not the changing notice effect is executed immediately after starting the change. In addition, at least some of the execution timings of “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” are provided in one change (pseudo-continuous change), and the background from variable display results and stop symbol notice The execution timing may be determined based on whether or not to shift to a change notice. This also makes it possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result will be “big hit” or that the reach will be executed, depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is to be executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the pre-reading notice pattern and the pseudo-continuous notice pattern for execution are determined on the side of the effect control board 12. However, at least a part of these determinations may be determined on the main substrate 11 side. For example, on the side of the main board 11, it may be determined whether or not the background change notice can be executed as the prefetch notice effect. This determination may be performed in parallel with the determination of the variation pattern and the variation time. When it is determined that the background change notice can be executed on the main board 11 side, a command to that effect is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side, and the effect control board 12 side. Then, based on the reception of the command, it may be determined whether to actually execute the background change notice. In this case, after starting the pre-reading notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice), it may be easier to determine that the background change notice is executed on the effect control board 12 side as the noticeable variable display is closer. Further, if it is not determined that the background change notice is executed until the notice target variable display is made, the background change notice may be forcibly executed in the notice target variable display.

  In the above embodiment, the effect change condition such as the mode transition determination value is set according to whether the gaming state is the low base state or the high base state, or whether the gaming state is the probability change state, It was explained as something different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect changing condition may be constant regardless of the gaming state or the like. Alternatively, even if the production change condition is constant regardless of the gaming state or the like, the ratio for determining the update value of the start winning point is set to a different ratio depending on the gaming state or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Good.

  In the above embodiment, at least when the gaming state is the low base state, the effect is based only on the detection of the start winning (first start winning) based on the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening. It has been described that it is determined whether or not the change condition is satisfied. In place of such a setting or in addition to such a setting, when the gaming state is a high base state, a starting winning (second starting winning award based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening is entered. The determination as to whether or not the effect change condition is satisfied may be made based only on the detection of (). For example, when a special game using the second special game is preferentially executed over the special game using the first special game, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. When in the base state, the number of first special figure holding memory based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening tends to be a predetermined number or more.

  In this case, even when the gaming state is the high base state, if the success or failure of the effect change condition is determined in consideration of the detection result of the first start winning prize, the effect change condition is easily established and controlled to the special effect state. Therefore, there is a possibility that the impression given to the player may be reduced due to the special performance state. Therefore, when the gaming state is the high base state, the impression due to the special effect state being made by determining whether or not the effect change condition is successful based only on the detection of the second start prize without considering the first start prize. Can be improved to enhance the game entertainment.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, a jackpot promotion effect that notifies whether or not to control to a probable change state is executed when the player is in a jackpot game state, such as during a round in the jackpot game state In this case, as the jackpot promotion promotion effect, when the same symbols as the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in the jackpot gaming state, and the same symbols are aligned on the effective line, the probable bonus jackpot effect. May be executed. By doing in this way, the jackpot promotion effect can be executed in the same manner as the decorative display variable display game, and the player can easily recognize the progress of the game. In this case, such a jackpot promotion effect is executed during an interval period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot game state, or when it is executed during a round. It is preferable to perform a notification to the effect that the firing of the continuation is continued. This prevents the player from mistaking the game state that the big hit gaming state has ended, stopping the launch of the game ball and ending the round over time, etc. it can.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed regardless of the current gaming state, but the pre-reading notice effect is not executed when the time-shortening control is being performed (high base state). Also good. For example, in the above embodiment, since the special game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure, the first start prize is generated in the high base state. If the pre-reading notice effect is based, there is a possibility that variable display can be continuously executed a large number of times with holding data etc. with a variable display result of “big hit”. In some cases, only the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) through the second start prize opening is executed, and the game ball passing (entering) through the first start prize opening The pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize by may not be executed.

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize instead of or together with restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information cannot be normally received. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, control is performed based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 17, the determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And when determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, even when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice having low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the jackpot reliability or reach reliability is achieved. May change to a high background change notice, so even if a stop symbol notice is executed, the player will expect to change to the background change notice and maintain the player's expectation Can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect form (the effect form in which the chance eye A stops) to the background change notice as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability. It is going to change. As a result, even when a pre-reading notice effect with the lowest hit reliability or reach reliability and when the chance eye A stops is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the possibility of a big hit (hit hit reliability) is higher when the stop symbol notice is executed when the chance item B is stopped than when the stop symbol notice is executed when the chance item A is stopped. ing. By doing in this way, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice pattern shown in FIG. 45, as the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice effect that is executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A stops at the first fluctuation and the second time. The chance B stops in the fluctuation, the background image changes to a special background image in the third fluctuation, and the fluctuation is executed in the special background image continuously in the fourth fluctuation. By providing such a pre-reading notice pattern, it is possible to produce an effect in which the jackpot reliability is stepped up step by step, allowing the player to pay attention to changes in the production mode, and improving the fun of the game To do.

  Further, in the pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize cannot be normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. . Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the prefetching notice effect, and it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, by executing the notice mode setting process as shown in FIG. 22 in step S161 shown in FIG. 21, the game balls that have passed through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are displayed. The start winning points are updated based on the detection result. Then, when the effect change condition is satisfied, for example, when the start winning point reaches the mode transition determination value in step S733, the normal effect state such as the normal notice mode is controlled to the special effect state such as the special notice mode.

  In the processes in steps S725 and S726, and the processes in steps S730 and S731, the number of first special figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory are equal to or greater than a predetermined update determination value by the process in step S724 and the process in step S729, respectively. When it is determined that there is, the first start winning point and the second starting winning point are updated.

  As a result, even if the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit memory number and the player stops the release of the game ball (so-called “stopping”), for example, the pre-reading notice effect The rate at which a certain aspect of the effect such as the notice effect during fluctuation is executed can be changed, and the game entertainment based on the passing of the game ball through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening can be improved. .

  The presentation control board 12 recognizes that the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number have increased by transmitting the reserved memory number notification command based on the setting in step S213 of FIG. Can be possible. In addition, when the symbol designation command is transmitted based on the setting in any one of steps S405, S407, and S410 in FIG. 17A, or the variable category command is transmitted based on the setting in step S413, the start prize is awarded. The determination result of the variable display mode based on the random number value extracted when it occurs can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S707 in FIG. 27 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect from being unmatched and the reliability of the notice effect that can be executed before the variable display to be noticed is reduced.

  In step S740 shown in FIG. 22, effect operation control for performing notification corresponding to the start winning point is performed. As a result, the degree of achievement until the effect change condition is established is notified, and the player can recognize the degree of the start winning required to enter the special effect state, thereby improving the game entertainment.

  In steps S723 to S731 shown in FIG. 22, the achievement level is notified according to the detection result of whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined update determination value. The start winning points are updated. Then, when it is determined in step S733 that the mode transition determination value has been reached, the mode is controlled to the special advance notice mode in which the mode transition condition that is the effect change condition is established and the special rendering state is set. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the achievement until it is controlled to a special effect state can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

  In step S725 and step S730 shown in FIG. 22, the variable display result is displayed at a different rate or a variable display result depending on whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has reached a predetermined number or more. The update value of the start winning point is determined at a different rate depending on the determination result whether or not the specific variation pattern such as the variation pattern in the case of “big hit” or the variation pattern with super reach is determined. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to the achievement until it is controlled to a special effect state can be heightened, and a game interest can be improved.

  In steps S725 and S730 shown in FIG. 22, when the number of reserved memories (the number of first special figure reserved memories or the number of second special figure reserved memories) is equal to or greater than a predetermined update determination value, the number of reserved memories is the first. Compared to the number of reserves, when the number of second reserves is greater than the number of first reserves, the percentage determined as more update values is higher, and the amount of start winning points that will be achieved is the update amount Is set more. Thereby, the game interest based on the game ball passing through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening can be improved, the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be promoted, and the operation rate can be increased.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, based on having received the common map display result designation | designated command, whether to perform a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect is determined, and when it is determined to perform a 1st predetermined | prescribed effect After that, the first predetermined effect is immediately executed. Further, based on the reception of the start winning designation command, whether or not to execute the second predetermined effect is determined, and if it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, the determination is made. When the variable display is executed, the second predetermined effect is executed. That is, after it is decided to execute the second predetermined effect, the decorative symbol variable display may be executed one or more times until the second predetermined effect is executed. The second predetermined effect execution flag is set to the on state when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect. Therefore, when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, the first predetermined effect is not executed during the period until the second predetermined effect is executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that the execution timing of a predetermined | prescribed effect overlaps, and a 2nd predetermined | prescribed effect can be performed without confusion for a player.

  In addition, in the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, when it is determined to execute the second predetermined effect, it is more than when it is not determined to execute the second predetermined effect. It is easier to decide to execute the pre-reading notice effect. By such setting, the player expects to further execute the second predetermined effect by the pre-reading notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, during the period until the second predetermined effect is executed, the variable display result can be expressed as “big hit” by the pre-reading notice effect, so that the effects become various and the entertainment of the game is improved.

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

Claims (2)

Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and deriving the display result as a display result of the identification information in advance. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived,
Information for deciding whether or not to use the specific display result for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the start area is within a predetermined upper limit storage number range. Holding storage means capable of storing as holding information;
Starting time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determining means;
Pre-start determination means for determining whether or not the specific display result is obtained based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area, before determination by the start time determination means;
Based on the determination by the determination unit before the start, the notice effect execution means for executing the notice effect over the variable display of the identification information multiple times;
Variable winning device control means for controlling the variable winning device in a state in which the gaming medium can easily enter according to the determination result determined based on the fact that the game medium has passed the predetermined area;
Whether or not the variable winning device is controlled so that the game medium can easily pass through, or a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect for notifying the possibility that the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result; With
In the variable display of the identification information for the plurality of times, the notice effect executing means includes a first pattern for executing the first notice effect and a second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. And the third pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, and the third pattern is executed. In the case of executing the notice effect, the second notice effect can be started at a plurality of timings before the variable display of the identification information subjected to the determination by the pre-start determination unit is executed , 2. The gaming machine characterized in that the ratio of the specific display result varies depending on the timing of starting the notice effect.   There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production,
  The notice effect executing means executes the notice effect so that the proportion of the notice effect being executed in the third pattern differs according to the effect mode of the first notice effect.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.