JP5797611B2 - 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 paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As shown in Patent Document 1, there is a known game machine that is provided with a voice synthesis IC and outputs a production sound during variable display of variable display means using a predetermined channel.

JP 2007-130185 A

  On the other hand, for example, in a so-called short-time state after the end of a specific gaming state such as a big hit state, the variable display time of the variable display means may be extremely short, and an effect (output of effect sound) executed in one variable display may occur. And the reproduction of moving images) are too short, and there is an inconvenience that the effect on the player is impaired.

  Therefore, it is conceivable to perform control so that the presentation is performed beyond the short variable display time.

  However, when such control is performed, when the next variable display is started during the output of the effect sound corresponding to the variable display, the output of the effect sound is realized using one channel as in Patent Document 1. When trying to do so, the output of the production sound corresponding to the variable display that has already been started with the output of the next production sound will be interrupted, and the player correctly grasps the production sound corresponding to the variable display. It becomes difficult.

  The present invention was made based on such a background, and a gaming machine capable of correctly grasping the rendering operation corresponding to the variable display even if the rendering is executed beyond the time of the variable display. The purpose is to provide.

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) and the start time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result. Based on the variable display execution means for executing the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means (for example, after executing the process of step S240, CPU 103 that executes the processing) and a pre-start determination unit that determines 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 unit (for example, Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed based on the determination by the pre-start determination means. A notice effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S603 based on the process of step S710) and the effect sound that outputs an effect sound over a plurality of variable displays. Output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and effect sound control means for controlling the effect sound output means to output effect sound ( For example, an effect control CPU 120, an audio control board 13, and the like) and a plurality of channels (for example, channel A, channel B, etc.) for the effect sound output means to output effect sound, the notice effect execution is performed. In the variable display of the plurality of times, the means executes a pattern for executing the first notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or SYP1-2), and a ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. A pattern that executes a high second notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1), and a pattern that executes the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed (eg, a prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1). The notice sound effect can be executed with any of the patterns, and the effect sound control means is small in order to output the effect sound. A control by setting at least one channel (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S803 or step S804) and a channel for outputting a production sound corresponding to the variable display. It is possible to execute control (for example, control shown in FIGS. 44 and 47) for starting production of sound and outputting effect sound for a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Further, it further includes channel switching means (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps S802 to S804, an AMM decoder 714, etc.) for switching the setting of a channel for outputting a production sound for each variable display.
According to such a configuration, the effect sound that is continuously output after the end of the variable display may be interrupted even if it straddles the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output means in response to another variable display. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound appropriately, so that the player can correctly grasp the performance sound. In particular, the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output unit in response to a variable display that has a very short variable display time is interrupted by the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output unit in response to another variable display. In some cases, the player cannot grasp the production. Therefore, the setting of the channel for outputting the effect sound for each variable display is switched, and the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output means corresponding to the variable display with a very short variable display time is displayed even after the variable display ends. By continuously outputting, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy for the player to grasp the effect.

In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine of the present invention is:
(2) 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) and the start time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result. Based on the variable display execution means for executing the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means (for example, after executing the process of step S240, CPU 103 that executes the processing) and a pre-start determination unit that determines 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 unit (for example, Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed based on the determination by the pre-start determination means. A notice effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S603 based on the process of step S710) and the effect sound that outputs an effect sound over a plurality of variable displays. Output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) and effect sound control means for controlling the effect sound output means to output effect sound ( For example, an effect control CPU 120, an audio control board 13, and the like) and a plurality of channels (for example, channel A, channel B, etc.) for the effect sound output means to output effect sound, the notice effect execution is performed. In the variable display of the plurality of times, the means executes a pattern for executing the first notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or SYP1-2), and a ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. A pattern that executes a high second notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1), and a pattern that executes the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed (eg, a prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1). The notice sound effect can be executed with any of the patterns, and the effect sound control means is small in order to output the effect sound. A control by setting at least one channel (for example, a part for executing the processing of step S803 or step S804) and a channel for outputting a production sound corresponding to the variable display. It is possible to execute control (for example, control shown in FIGS. 44 and 47) for starting production of sound and outputting effect sound for a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Channel switching means for switching the channel setting when the next variable display is started when an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start time of output to the end time of the variable display is output. For example, it further includes a part for executing the processes of steps S802 to S804, S811, and S812, an AMM decoder 714, and the like. .
According to such a configuration, the effect sound that is continuously output after the end of the variable display may be interrupted even if it straddles the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output means in response to another variable display. Therefore, it is possible to output the sound appropriately, so that the player can correctly grasp the performance sound. In particular, the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output unit in response to a variable display that has a very short variable display time is interrupted by the effect sound that is output from the effect sound output unit in response to another variable display. In some cases, the player cannot grasp the production. Therefore, the next variable display is started when the production sound that is output from the production sound output means corresponding to the variable display with an extremely short variable display time is continuously output even after the variable display is finished. In this case, since the setting of the channel is switched, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for the player to grasp the effect.

In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine of the present invention is:
(3) A game medium (for example, a game ball) such as a start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start prize port formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second start prize port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B). 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) and the start time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result. Based on the variable display execution means for executing the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means (for example, after executing the process of step S240, CPU 103 that executes the processing) and a pre-start determination unit that determines 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 unit (for example, Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed based on the determination by the pre-start determination means. Preliminary effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S603 based on the process of step S710) and a display means for displaying a moving image over a plurality of variable displays. (For example, the image display device 5) and moving image control means (for example, for effect control) for performing control for displaying a moving image on the display means CPU 120, display control unit 123, etc.), and the notice effect execution means executes a first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times (for example, pre-read notice pattern SYP1-1, SYP1-2, etc.). A pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect (for example, the pre-read notice pattern SYP2-1), and the second after the first notice effect is executed. The notice effect can be executed in any of a pattern for executing a notice effect (for example, a pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1), and the moving image control means corresponds to the variable display, and The display of the moving image is started in the predetermined display area of the display means and is longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. Control for displaying a moving image of a period (for example, the control shown in FIGS. 45 and 48) and control for displaying a moving image in a display area different from the predetermined display area for displaying the moving image for each variable display ( For example, the process of steps S805 to S807) can be executed.
According to such a configuration, a moving image that is continuously displayed even after the end of variable display does not suffer from a moving image that starts display in response to another variable display, and is preferably displayed. So that the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance. In particular, if a moving image that has been displayed in response to a variable display with a very short variable display time is covered by a moving image that has been displayed in response to another variable display, the player cannot grasp the effect. In some cases. Therefore, for each variable display, the moving image is displayed in a display area different from the predetermined display area where the moving image is displayed, and the moving image that has been displayed corresponding to the variable display with a very short variable display time is variably displayed. By continuing to display after the end of the game, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for the player to grasp the effect.

In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine of the present invention is:
(4) 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) and the start time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result. Based on the variable display execution means for executing the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means (for example, after executing the process of step S240, CPU 103 that executes the processing) and a pre-start determination unit that determines 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 unit (for example, Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed based on the determination by the pre-start determination means. Preliminary effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S603 based on the process of step S710) and a display means for displaying a moving image over a plurality of variable displays. (For example, the image display device 5) and moving image control means (for example, for effect control) for performing control for displaying a moving image on the display means CPU 120, display control unit 123, etc.), and the notice effect execution means executes a first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times (for example, pre-read notice pattern SYP1-1, SYP1-2, etc.). A pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect (for example, the pre-read notice pattern SYP2-1), and the second after the first notice effect is executed. The notice effect can be executed in any of a pattern for executing a notice effect (for example, a pre-read notice pattern SYP3-1), and the moving image control means corresponds to the variable display, and The display of the moving image is started in the predetermined display area of the display means and is longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display. When displaying a moving image of a period (for example, the control shown in FIGS. 45 and 48) and displaying a moving image of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display, When the variable display is started, control for displaying a moving image in a display area different from the predetermined display area (for example, a part for executing the processes of steps S805 to S807, S813, and S814) can be executed. It is characterized by being.
According to such a configuration, a moving image that is continuously displayed even after the end of variable display does not suffer from a moving image that has been displayed in response to another variable display, and can be displayed appropriately. So that the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance. In particular, if a moving image that has been displayed in response to a variable display with a very short variable display time is covered by a moving image that has been displayed in response to another variable display, the player cannot grasp the effect. In some cases. Therefore, when a moving image that has been displayed in response to a variable display with a very short variable display time is displayed continuously after the end of the variable display, the predetermined display is performed when the next variable display is started. By displaying a moving image in a display area different from the area, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy for the player to grasp the effect.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Starting that changes between a first guiding state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium easily passes through the starting region and a second guiding state (for example, a closed state) in which the gaming medium is difficult or not to pass through the starting region. A passing device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B), a normal variable display state (for example, a normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the variable display means is normal, and State control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit end process in step S117) and the like that control to the shortened variable display state (for example, the probability variation state and the short time state) in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state. ) And the variable display means variably displays the identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the display result of the identification information is derived. Special variable display control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S110 to S113) for controlling the display, and the start passage device launches at a predetermined firing intensity (for example, left-handed or right-handed) When the start passage device is controlled to the first guidance state, the game medium is provided at a position that passes through the start area at a high rate. In the advantageous state, the variable display means changes the identification information. The time from the start of display until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, 0.2 seconds, 0.7 seconds or less including the symbol fixed stop time, etc.) is the shortest game media launch interval (for example, 0.6 The special variable display control means when the variable display of the identification information is variably displayed, the first table in the variable display means. The identification information is updated and displayed in the unit (LED 405 blinks), while the second display unit different from the first display unit does not update and display the identification information (the LED 406 is turned off in all segments). When the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the update display of the identification information is stopped in the first display unit to make a constant display state (the LED 405 is turned off), while the second display unit The identification information which is the display result of the identification information by the variable display means may be displayed (a predetermined segment of the LED 406 is turned on according to the display result).
In such a configuration, even if the variable display in the variable display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display and the display result derivation display are switched.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Starting that changes between a first guiding state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium easily passes through the starting region and a second guiding state (for example, a closed state) in which the gaming medium is difficult or not to pass through the starting region. A passing device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B), a normal variable display state (for example, a normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the variable display means is normal, and State control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit end process in step S117) and the like that control to the shortened variable display state (for example, the probability variation state and the short time state) in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state ) And the normal display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the normal start area (for example, the passage gate 41) provided in the game area. Normal variable display control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S16) that performs variable display of different information and performs control for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal identification information; A starting passage device control means for controlling the starting passage device to change to the first guidance state based on the result (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S16); Is a position where a game medium launched at a predetermined launch intensity (for example, left-handed or right-handed) passes through the starting area at a high rate when the starting passage device is controlled to the first guidance state. A period of time until the display result is derived and displayed after the normal variable display means starts variable display of the normal identification information in the advantageous state (for example, 2 seconds, 0.7 seconds or less including the symbol fixed stop time) is set to be equal to or shorter than the shortest firing interval (eg, 0.6 seconds) of the game medium, The normal variable display control unit updates and displays the normal identification information (flashes the LED 401) on the first display unit of the normal display unit when performing variable display of the normal identification information, while the first display unit In a different second display unit, the normal identification information is not updated and displayed in a constant display state (the LED 402 is turned off). When the display result of the normal identification information is derived and displayed, the normal display information is displayed on the first display unit. While the update display of the identification information is stopped and the display state is kept constant (LED 401 is turned off), the display result of the normal identification information by the normal display means in the second display unit The normal identification information may be displayed (the LED 402 is turned on if it is a hit, and the LED 402 is turned off if it is off).
In such a configuration, even if the variable display on the normal display means is shortened, it is possible to easily grasp that the variable display and the display result derivation display are switched.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
Starting that changes between a first guiding state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium easily passes through the starting region and a second guiding state (for example, a closed state) in which the gaming medium is difficult or not to pass through the starting region. A passing device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B), a normal variable display state (for example, a normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of variable display by the variable display means is normal, and State control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit end process in step S117) and the like that control to the shortened variable display state (for example, the probability variation state and the short time state) in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state ) And the variable display means variably displays the identification information based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, and the display result of the identification information is derived. Special variable display control means for performing display control (for example, CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S110 to S113) and effect display means for displaying effects corresponding to variable display of identification information by the variable display means (for example, image display) Device 5) and specific display means (for example, 4th symbol display areas 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, etc.) provided in the effect display means and performing variable display in synchronization with variable display of identification information by the variable display means ), A game control means (for example, the main board 11) for controlling the progress of the game, and the specific display means based on a control command (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a symbol confirmation designation command, etc.) from the game control means. Effect display control means (for example, the effect control board 12) for controlling display of the effect display means including The apparatus is such that a game medium launched at a predetermined launch intensity (for example, left-handed or right-handed) passes through the starting area at a high rate when the starting passage device is controlled to the first guidance state. The time from when the variable display means starts variable display of the identification information in the advantageous state to when the display result is derived and displayed (for example, 0.2 seconds, including the symbol fixed stop time 0. 7 seconds or less) is set to be equal to or shorter than the shortest firing interval (eg, 0.6 seconds) of the game medium, and the effect display control means Based on the control command, during the variable display, when the variable display of the specific display unit is performed, the first display unit (for example, the fourth symbol display areas 5A, 5C, etc.) in the specific display unit is updated and displayed. Do ( (For example, display and non-display are alternately blinked repeatedly), while a second display unit (for example, the fourth symbol display areas 5B and 5D) different from the first display unit is set to a constant display state without being updated and displayed. When the variable display of the specific display means is performed (for example, non-display), the update display of the first display unit is stopped to be in a constant display state (for example, the display is stopped), The two display units may be configured to display the variable display result of the specific display means (for example, red if it is a big hit, and blue if it is off).
In such a configuration, it is convenient for the player because not only the variable display on the variable display means but also the display state on the specific display means can grasp whether or not the specific game state is entered.

(8) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The normal variable display state (for example, the normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of the variable display by the variable display means is normal, and the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state And a state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the jackpot end process in step S117) and the like, and the effect sound control means includes the variable sound display state (for example, the probability changing state and the short time state) to be controlled. The output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound corresponding to the display, and the production sound of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display is outputted. The control may be performed in the shortened variable display state.
According to such a configuration, the frequency of the start winning is increased while shortening the average variable display time, so that the player waits for the end of the variable display and the next variable display starts after the end of the variable display. Since the time to wait is shortened, the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the effect sound control means outputs the effect sound in the variable display before the variable display based on the one hold information, the one hold information indicates the result of the variable display by the pre-start determination means. When it is determined that the specific display result is determined, a special effect sound is output from a plurality of predetermined types of effect sounds at a higher rate than when the specific display result is determined not to be determined. It may be configured to.
According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to the kind of specific production sound is raised, and the interest of a game improves.

(10) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The normal variable display state (for example, the normal state) in which the average variable display time from the start to the end of the variable display by the variable display means is normal, and the average variable display time is shorter than the normal variable display state Further including state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the jackpot end processing in step S117), and the moving image control means is configured to be variable. Corresponding to the display, control for displaying a moving image of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display is performed in the shortened variable display state.
According to such a configuration, the frequency of the start winning is increased while shortening the average variable display time, so that the player waits for the end of the variable display and the next variable display starts after the end of the variable display. Since the time to wait is shortened, the interest of the game is improved.

(11) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
When the moving image control means displays a moving image in variable display prior to variable display based on the one hold information, the one hold information indicates the result of the variable display by the pre-start determination means. When it is determined as a specific display result, a special moving image is displayed from a plurality of types of predetermined moving images at a higher rate than when it is determined that the specific display result is not set. It may be configured to.
According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to the kind of specific moving image is raised, and the interest of a game improves.

(12) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (11) above,
Information display means for displaying index information indicating whether or not the specific display result is obtained according to the variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120), and the display position of the index information in the information display means is determined. Display position determining means (such as the CPU 120 for effect control for determining the position of the bullet hole displayed on the target 1500), and the information display means at least displays the index information displayed according to the previous variable display. Including cumulative display means for displaying until the index information corresponding to the variable display is displayed (such as the CPU 120 for effect control for continuously displaying the bullet holes once displayed over a plurality of variable displays). For the variable display when the hold information as the specific display result is stored in the hold storage means, The position of the index information to be displayed next is determined according to the information display position (the bullet hole displayed after the previously displayed bullet hole is brought closer to the center of the target 1500 (FIG. 50)) It may be configured to include a time position determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120).
According to such a configuration, the index information is cumulatively displayed, so that it is possible to more clearly indicate to the player whether or not the specific display result is based on the index information. Then, for the variable display when the hold storage information that is the specific display result is stored in the hold storage means, the position of the index information to be displayed next is determined according to the display position of the index information that is displayed first. Therefore, at least paying attention to the display position of the index information, it is possible to grasp the index as to whether or not a specific display result is obtained, so that it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easy to grasp for the player, So that it does not cause confusion.

(A1) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Based on the determination result of the start time determination means, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, the process of step S172 based on the process of step S529) that executes the suggestion effect (for example, the changing notice effect) is suggested. A CPU 120 for effect control to be executed, and the like. There are a plurality of effect modes of the suggestion effect (for example, “notice X”, “notice Y”, “notice Z”, etc.), and the suggestion effect execution means The suggestion effect is executed in such a manner that the ratio in which the notice effect is executed is different in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means according to the effect form of (For example, in the case of the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1, it may be determined only for the changing notice pattern of “notice Y”).
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given by the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved. .

(B1) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
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 plurality of timings during one variable display (for example, at the start of change or at the end of change) The advance notice effect is executed such that the second notice effect can be started and the degree of advantage differs depending on the timing at which the second notice effect is started (for example, the change timing according to the variation category in the process of step S752). The effect control CPU 120 or the like may be determined).
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 depending on the effect mode, and the start timing of the second notice effect. The interest of the game is improved.

(C1) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
There are a plurality of effect modes of the first notice effect, and the notice effect execution means is a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect according to the effect form of the first notice effect. The rate at which the notice effect is executed is different (for example, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, the background change notice may be executed, but the stop symbol that the chance eye B stops) The notice effect may be executed so that the background change notice is not executed when the notice is executed.
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given depending on the effect mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

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 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 a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a 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 during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution setting 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 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. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the case of comprising a 2nd special symbol display apparatus with a 1st display part and a 2nd display part. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the case of comprising a 4th symbol display area by the 1st display part and the 2nd display part. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the case of comprising a normal symbol display with the 1st display part and the 2nd display part. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation period of a normal symbol, and the state of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the positional relationship of a passage gate and a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the fluctuation period of a normal symbol, and the state of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the output setting process in a modification. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the audio | voice control board | substrate in a modification, etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the prefetch notice effect of "shooting" is performed. It is a timing chart of the production sound output with respect to the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. It is a timing chart of a moving picture display to a change period of a super shortening change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in case the prefetch notice effect of "shooting" is performed. It is a timing chart in case production sound output is started from the middle of the fluctuation period of the super shortening fluctuation. It is a timing chart in case a moving image display is started from the middle of the fluctuation period of a super shortening fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of the output setting process in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of the super shortening fluctuation | variation at the time of high base. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | generation aspect of the super shortening fluctuation | variation at the time of high base.

  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, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

  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).

  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 reserved memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) 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 such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. 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 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 winning 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.

  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.

  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 symbols are derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, predetermined pseudo-ream chances). After temporarily stopping display of the eyes, etc., effect display is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times at maximum) in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. be able to. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

  As a variable display effect using such a decorative symbol variable display operation, various effect operations may be executed in addition to “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”.

  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 start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is 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 becomes “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 the short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display).

  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 final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

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

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

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit 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 composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 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 "".

  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.

  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-term 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.

  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 determination result) as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern falls within as a winning determination result.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14A), 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.

  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.

  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.

  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 a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a 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 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.

  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, it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the special figure game using the first special figure and the special figure game using the second special figure are controlled to the small hit gaming state. The ratio can be different.

  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. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and 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 (the value 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, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the ratio of determining the jackpot type as “surprise” can be made different between the special game using the first special figure and the special game using the second special figure. 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. 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 with a reservation number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 generates a random number based on the passing (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating .about.MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been 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 starting 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 a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) with respect to the second start winning opening and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passing (entry) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 or the like are stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  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.

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

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

  FIG. 9A 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. 9B 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 effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as 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 does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B 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, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B 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 prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command (first start slot prize designation command or second start slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, 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. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when variable display of a new decorative design is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, 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. 10B, 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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not 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). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value 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 number 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.

  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. 11 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. 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. 14A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 12, FIG. 15) 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. 12) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the 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. 14A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time-short flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, and so on. 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 MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 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 with respect to the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result determination table data selected 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).

  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).

  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 according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). 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).

  After performing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is included using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the determined value range 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 the variation category of non-reach loss, reach loss, reach big hit, or sudden hit / small hit, but a finer 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.

  Then, according to the determination result by the process of step S412, after performing the setting for transmitting either of the fluctuation category commands shown in FIG. 14B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. 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 processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. 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, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming 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”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, 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. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In 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 fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol 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 winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. 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". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and 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. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction 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 pre-release process 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As 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 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 capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special 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 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).

  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 decided which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  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).

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; Yes), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293).

  Further, for example, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag stored in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S294D). At this time, if the hourly flag is on (step S294D; Yes), that is, if the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state in which time-shortening control (high opening control) is executed, For example, 0.5 s (seconds) is set as the figure fixed display time (step S294E). For example, in the process of step S294E, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time 0.6s may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  When it is determined in step S294D that the time reduction flag is not in the on state (step S294D; No), for example, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag stored in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in the on state ( Step S294F). At this time, if the probability change flag is on (step S294F; Yes), that is, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, for example, 0.6s (seconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time ( Step S294G). For example, in the process of step S294G, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time 0.6s may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  If it is determined in step S294F that the probability change flag is not in the on state (step S294F; No), that is, if the gaming state is in the low probability low base state, for example, 0.8s is set as the special figure confirmation display time. Set (step S294H). For example, in the process of step S294H, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time 0.8 s (seconds) is set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. That's fine.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is the high-accuracy base state or the low-accuracy base state in which the time reduction control is executed, 0.5 s is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294E). If the gaming state is the high probability low base state, 0.6 s is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294G), and if the gaming state is the low probability low base state, the special figure confirmation display time is set to 0. 8s is set (step S294H). According to such a configuration, the time-short control (high opening control) is not performed when the time-shortening control (high opening control) is performed. Since the special figure confirmation display time is shorter than when the base state or the low probability low base state is controlled, the fluctuation efficiency can be increased. On the other hand, in the low-probability low-base state where time-short control (high opening control) is not performed, the fluctuation efficiency is low, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a time during which no special game is being performed. .

  In this embodiment, in the low base state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is not performed, the special figure confirmation display time varies depending on whether or not the high accuracy state, but the low base state In this case, 0.8s may be set as the special figure fixed display time uniformly.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S294E, S294G, and S294H, the special symbol confirmation display flag is set to ON (step S295), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special display corresponding to the generation of the timer interrupt is performed until the special figure fixed display time set in any of steps S294E, S294G, and S294H has elapsed. Each time the special symbol stop process is executed in the symbol process, it is determined in step S291 that the special symbol confirmation display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of either step S294B or S294C is read, and the timer value is “0”. It may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed depending on whether or not. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

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

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

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), for example, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S304). At this time, if the time flag is on (step S304; Yes), for example, the stored value (time count count value) in the time counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is updated by subtracting 1 ( In step S305, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value is “0” (step S306). At this time, if the time reduction count value is “0” (step S306; Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared to an off state (step S307).

  When the time reduction flag is off in step S304 (step S304; No), or when the time reduction count value is other than “0” in step S304 (step S306; No), the process of step S307 is executed. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S308), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control (high opening control) is executed by determining whether or not the time reduction flag is in the ON state, and the time reduction control (high opening control) is performed. Depending on whether or not it is executed, the variation efficiency is improved by changing the special figure confirmation display time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is executed and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The fluctuation efficiency may be improved by making the special figure confirmation display time different from when it is executed.

  In this case, instead of the processing of steps S294D, S294F, and S294G of FIG. It is determined whether or not (specified buffer value) is “2”. If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the process proceeds to step S294E, 0.5s is set as the special figure confirmation display time, and the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”. If so, the process proceeds to step S294H and 0.8s is set as the special figure confirmation display time.

  In the high base state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is executed, the frequency of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is increased. Therefore, even with this configuration, it is possible to increase the fluctuation efficiency in the high base state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is performed. On the other hand, in the low base state in which the time reduction control (high opening control) is not performed, the fluctuation efficiency is low, so that it is possible to prevent occurrence of a time during which the special game is not performed. In addition, since the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, In a gaming state in which time-saving control (high opening control) is performed, the fluctuation efficiency can be further increased.

  In addition to the variable special figure designation buffer value and the gaming state, a different special figure fixed display time may be set depending on whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. Different special figure confirmation display times may be set according to the type.

  In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state of a specific big hit type, the super short time control in which the special figure variation time is further shortened as compared with the short time control of this embodiment may be executed. Note that the specific jackpot type may be a jackpot type (for example, “surprise”) that has a lower degree of advantage than other jackpot types (for example, “probability variation”).

  By doing in this way, after the “probability” big hit state (short-term open big hit state) with a low degree of advantage ends, after the “probable change” big hit state (normal open big hit state) with a high degree of advantage ends. However, the special time reduction control in which the special figure fluctuation time is further shortened and the fluctuation efficiency becomes high, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming motivation.

  When the super-short time control is executed, the special figure confirmation display time may be set shorter than when the time-short control is executed. By doing so, the fluctuation efficiency can be further increased.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays 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, 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. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 17 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 18, 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 beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening 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. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 17 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining the presence / absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect mode (step S161).

  FIG. 20 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. 20, 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). In step S704, if the pre-reading notice restriction is not in effect (step S704; No), the order and contents 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 the continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 to be described later, except for the notice pattern in which the effect mode changes, it is continuous when the number of reserved memories that can notify that it is a series of effects. 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 a prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 21, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice pattern are varied according to the variation category.

  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 notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1, one of the chance eyes CA1 to CA8 (chance eye A) shown in FIG. In the chance eye A, as shown in FIG. 22A, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same number, 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 chance chances CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 22 (B), the chance eye B is 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. 22A and 22B, 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 FIG. 21, in this embodiment, the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed depending on whether the variation category is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”, The determination rate of the prefetch notice pattern is 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 ratio shown in FIG. 21, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 in which the chance eye B is stopped is greater than the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A is stopped is executed. When the 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 rather than 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 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 is stopped) to the background change notice from 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 or not the game state is a big hit gaming state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. Further, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, corresponding to whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

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

  Based on the determination by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 20, 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, the pre-reading notice storage count is set as a count initial value in the pre-reading notice execution number counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing the pre-reading 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. 23 is a diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 23, there are a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 corresponding to a prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 and a special figure reservation storage number of 3, and a prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1. 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. 23, each pre-reading notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the contents of the effect executed in each change after the prefetching notice effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 23, 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 received normally (step S707; No), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start command receiving command buffer 194A ( Step S731). For example, a storage area for undecided information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undecided information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1” (or ON state). .

  After the process of step S731, 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 time of the reserved display in the start winning memory display area 5H. The mode is changed to a mode (for example, round gray display), and the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved state is also displayed in the common non-normal display mode (step S732). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second 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. While only the display part corresponding to the newly reserved state is set as the display form at the time of non-normality, the display form in other display parts may not be changed.

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

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, 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. 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. 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, so that the player does not feel distrust.

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, 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. 19, 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 executing the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process in step S162 shown in FIG. 19, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. 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 finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, 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. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 19 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 24, 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 symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit 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. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution setting process. In the pre-reading notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-reading 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 prefetch notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. Moreover, if it is the prefetching notice effect control pattern which performs a stop symbol advance, the process which determines which of the chance eyes shown in FIG. 22 should be stopped should just be performed. In this case, instead of the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 24, 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 in FIG. 24 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. May be executed. In addition, before the step S524 in FIG. 24, 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. 24 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 prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 is a case where the current change is a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect, and the prefetching 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. 25 (A), the change notice is made depending on whether the change pattern corresponds to “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “big hit”, or “small win”. 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.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a specific pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the presence / absence of the 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 determination ratio 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. 25B, 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. There may be an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the display. 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. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by, for example, an effect operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types according to a predetermined order during 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 as an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. 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, the execution execution setting during 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 execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute 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.

  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.

  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. 13 when the 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, a symbol designation command and a 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. 14A 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. 19 or when the prefetching notice is not limited (step S704; No), the change up to the previous time 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, and the like 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. 27 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed. FIG. 27A 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. 20 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 look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 23 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 27 (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. 27C and 27D, for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped. Here, which chance B to stop is decided in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 27E and 27F, for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2 · 3 · 4”) stops.

  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. 27 (G) to (I), after the variation starts, reach is reached 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 notify the possibility of a big hit or reach by stopping the predetermined chance eyes over a plurality of fluctuations. .

  FIG. 28 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. 28A 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. 20 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 look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 shown in FIG. 23 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (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. 28C to 28E, 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. 28 (F) and (G), the background image continues with the motif of the night.

  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. 28 (H) to (J), 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 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. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice. FIG. 29 (A) 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 advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 20 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 SCP4-1 shown in FIG. 23 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (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. 29C and 29D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Here, which chance A to stop 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. 29E to 29G, 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. 29 (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.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, as a prefetching notice effect pattern (prefetching notice pattern), a chance chance predetermined in the image display apparatus 5 is displayed in the image display apparatus 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. 30, as a prefetching notice pattern of a prefetching notice effect 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 depending 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. 20 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 to be subjected to 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. 31B, the change timing is easily determined at the end of the change regardless of the change category. When 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.

  Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31B, 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 be high, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  In contrast to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 31B, 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. 31A, 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. 32 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, according to the determination result in step S752, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 (when the change timing starts to change with the number of reserved memories 3), SCP4-1-2 (the number of reserved memories). 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. 33 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. 33A 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 advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 20 is executed. 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 prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 shown in FIG. 32 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (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. 33C and 33D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Here, which chance A to stop 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. 33 (E), the background image in the image display device 5 at the start of the fluctuation is from an image (normal background image) with the daytime motif. Changes to a background image (special background image) with a night motif. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), 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. 33 (G) to (I), after the variation starts, the 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.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating 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. 34A 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 advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 20 is executed. 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. 32 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (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. 34C and 34D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Here, which chance A to stop is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second change after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 34 (E), after the change of the decorative symbol is started, as shown in FIG. 34 (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 addition, you may make it a chance eye stop in FIG.34 (F).

  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. 34 (G) to (I), after the variation starts, 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 shown in FIG. 34, 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 fluctuations is executed as a pseudo continuous notice effect over a predetermined number of pseudo continuous fluctuations in one change. It may be. Even if comprised in this way, the effect similar to the case where the prefetch notice effect in the said embodiment is performed can be acquired.

  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 a stop symbol advance notice with a high degree of reliability (a chance eye B stops) is executed, a stop symbol advance notice with a low reliability (a chance eye A stops) ) May be executed at a higher rate after the background change notice is executed. 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.

  Further, the background change timing at the start of the change or at the end of the change is determined as the background change timing in step 752 of FIG. You may provide timings other than these as timing. For example, the background may change during the change. In this case, it is only necessary to determine which step 752 in FIG. 31A or the change timing is to be made, and then set an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result. By doing so, the background change timing in the background change notice becomes various, and the player pays attention to the change timing.

  Further, in step 752 in FIG. 31A, the change category to be notified is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, “big hit”, and the variable display result is “reach lose”. The change timing is determined based on whether it is “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.

  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.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, 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.

  35 to 40, a modified example in the case where the display device (or display area) for the special symbol, the fourth symbol, and the normal symbol is configured by a plurality of display units (or display areas) will be described. The fourth symbol is a fourth symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. In this modified example, by configuring a plurality of display devices (or display areas) for each symbol, the player knows whether variable display is being performed or stop symbol derivation display is being performed. It is easy to do.

  In this modified example, it is assumed that the game ball is launched into the game area at intervals of 0.6 seconds in a state where the hitting ball launching device is operated (a state rotated by a predetermined angle). The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has a high percentage of game balls that are fired at a predetermined launch intensity (for example, left-handed or right-handed) when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an expanded open state. It is assumed that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided at a position for winning a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  For example, a nail or a structure may be provided in the game area so that the game ball is guided to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. More specifically, the passage gate 41 is also provided on the right side of the game area (for example, the right side of the image display device 5), and the game ball fired (right-handed) to the right side of the game area A structure may be provided so as to be guided to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B at a high rate after passing through the passing gate 41. In this case, the right-handed game ball may be difficult to win or not win the normal winning ball device 6A. By doing in this way, in a high base state where a game ball is likely to win the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the player plays a game by hitting right.

  Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured by a plurality of display units (for example, a first display unit and a second display unit). FIG. 35 shows that the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of the first display unit (LED 405) and the second display unit (7-segment LED 406). It is a figure which shows the aspect of the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B at the time of a stop (at the time of the derivation display of a stop symbol). As shown in FIG. 35 (a), during the variable display of the second special symbol, the LED 405 blinks in a predetermined pattern. At this time, all the segments of the 7-segment LED 406 are in the off state. When the fluctuation time elapses, the LED 405 is turned off, and a predetermined segment of the segments of the 7-segment LED 406 is turned on, so that a display result is derived and displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the case of big hit, each segment forming “9” is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the segment forming “−” is turned on. In the example of FIG. 35, the mode of the second special symbol display device 4B during the variation of the second special symbol and when the variation is stopped is illustrated, but the variation of the first special symbol (during variable display) and The mode of the first special symbol display device 4A at the time of fluctuation stop (during display of the stopped symbol) is the same as this. In addition, 4A of 1st special symbol display apparatuses are comprised by the 1st display part (LED403) and the 2nd display part (7 segment LED404).

  In this modified example, the variation time of the special symbol is different for each variation pattern, but the symbol fixed stop time of the special symbol (period in which the display result is derived and displayed on the 7-segment LED 406) is uniformly 0.5 seconds. Shall. However, in the state where the next variable display does not start immediately after the symbol fixed stop time of the special symbol elapses (the state where the big hit gaming state or the total number of pending storage becomes 0), the display result of the variable display executed last is It is assumed that the 7-segment LED 406 is continuously displayed.

  Here, in the high base state, a variation pattern (super shortened variation pattern) having a very short variation time may be selected from among the variation patterns. And, it does not have a plurality of display parts of the first display part (LED 405) and the second display part (7-segment LED 406) as in this modified example, and the variable display of the ultrashort variation pattern can be performed with only one display part. When trying to derive and display a stop symbol, the player can grasp whether the symbol is changing or the stop symbol is displayed because the change time is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds). Can not. For example, even if a 7-segment LED is used to perform variable display by lighting each segment in a relay manner, and a stop symbol is derived and displayed after the end of the variable time, the 7-segment LED is still variably displayed. It is difficult for the player to determine whether there is a stop symbol or a display of the stop symbol. On the other hand, in this modification, the variable display is performed because the LED 405 that performs variable display and the 7-segment LED 406 that displays and displays the stop symbol are separated as separate display units, or It is easy for the player to know whether the stop symbol derivation display is being performed.

  Furthermore, in the upper right part of the display screen of the image display device 5, there are provided 4th symbol display areas 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D for displaying the 4th symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol and the normal symbol. It is also possible (see FIG. 36 (a)). In this modified example, a fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol serving as a first display unit that performs variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol; As the second display unit, the stop display (red display or blue display) of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed when the stop display of the first special symbol (the derivation display of the stop symbol) is performed. A fourth symbol display area 5B for the first special symbol is provided. In addition, a fourth symbol display area 5C for the second special symbol serving as a first display unit in which variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol; Second special display as a second display unit in which the stop display (red display or blue display) of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed when the special symbol stop display (stop symbol derivation display) is performed A fourth symbol display area 5D for symbols is provided.

  In this modification, the decorative symbol variable display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variable display. (However, to be precise, the decorative control variable display is performed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the variation pattern command. In the case of performing an effect using the image display device 5, for example, an effect that the effect content including the variable display of the decorative design disappears from the screen for a moment is performed. There are a variety of effects such as effects where the movable object shields all or part of the screen. For this reason, even when looking at the display screen on the image display device 5, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not it is currently in a variable display state. Therefore, in this modified example, whether or not the current state of variable display is being performed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further performing variable display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the image display device 5. Can be reliably recognized. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display areas 5A and 5B for the 1st special symbol and The 4th symbol display areas 5C and 5D for 2 special symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the 4th symbol indicates that the 4th symbol display areas 5A and 5C are displayed in a predetermined display color (for example, the 4th symbol display area 5A for the 1st special symbol is black, the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol). The symbol display area 5C is white) and is realized by continuing a blinking state in which lighting (display) and extinguishing (non-display) are repeated at predetermined time intervals. Variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A (LED 403 in this modification), and variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol, Are synchronized. Variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B (LED 405 in this modification), and variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 5C for the second special symbol Are synchronized. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (7-segment LED 404 in this modification), the fourth symbol display area 5B for the first special symbol displays a display color (for example, reminiscent of the big hit) It remains lit (displayed) in red. Note that the display color may be varied depending on the type of jackpot. In addition, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A (7-segment LED 404 in this modification), the fourth symbol display area 5B for the first special symbol is displayed with a display color that reminds of the off ( For example, it remains lit (displayed) in blue.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (7-segment LED 406 in this modification), the fourth symbol display area 5D for the second special symbol displays a display color (for example, reminiscent of the big hit) It remains lit (displayed) in red. The display color may be varied depending on the type of big hit (either 15R big hit A or 15R big hit B). In addition, when the off symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B (7-segment LED 406 in this modification), the fourth symbol display area 5D for the second special symbol displays a display color (for example, reminiscent of the off). It remains lit (displayed) in blue.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing aspects of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol during the variation (during variable display) and when the variation is stopped (when the stopped symbol is derived and displayed). As shown in FIG. 36A, during variable display of the fourth special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 5C blinks in a predetermined pattern (repeats white display and non-display). At this time, the fourth symbol display area 5D is not displayed. Further, the fourth symbol display area 5A for the first special symbol is in a lighting state (black display state), and the fourth symbol display area 5B is in a non-display state. When the variation time has elapsed and the display result of the second special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the fourth symbol display area 5C is turned on (white display), If the symbol display area 5D is in a lighting state corresponding to the display result, for example, if it is a big hit, it will be displayed in red, and if it is off, it will be displayed in blue. In the example of FIG. 36, the display mode of the fourth symbol display areas 5C and 5D at the time of the change of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol and at the time of the change stop is illustrated, but for the first special symbol, The display manner of the fourth symbol display areas 5A and 5B during the variation of the fourth symbol and when the variation is stopped is the same as this.

  Here, a plurality of first display parts (fourth symbol display area 5C for the second special symbol) and second display parts (fourth symbol display area 5D for the second special symbol) as in this modification are assumed. When there is no display part and only one display part is used to perform variable display of the ultrashort fluctuation pattern and derivation display of the stop symbol, the fluctuation time is extremely short (for example, 0.2 seconds). The player cannot grasp whether it is in the middle or the stop symbol is displayed. For example, by using only the 4th symbol display area 5C for the 2nd special symbol, the variable display is performed by blinking the area, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed (stopped display in a predetermined color) after the end of the variation time. Even so, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the fourth symbol display area 5C for the second special symbol is variably displayed or whether the stop symbol is derived and displayed. On the other hand, in this modified example, a fourth symbol display area 5C for the second special symbol in which variable display is performed, and a fourth symbol display area 5D for the second special symbol in which derivation display of the stop symbol is performed are provided. Since it is separated as a separate display unit, it is easy for the player to grasp whether variable display is being performed or whether a stop symbol is being derived and displayed.

  Moreover, you may comprise the normal symbol display 20 by a some display part (for example, 1st display part and 2nd display part). FIG. 37 shows that when the normal symbol display 20 is configured by the first display unit (LED 401) and the second display unit (7-segment LED 402), the normal symbol is changing (during variable display) and when the change is stopped ( It is a figure which shows the aspect of the normal symbol display device 20 at the time of the derivation | display display of a stop symbol). As shown in FIG. 37 (a), during normal symbol variable display, the LED 401 blinks in a predetermined pattern, and at this time, the LED 402 is turned off. When the fluctuation time elapses, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the LED 401 is turned off, and the LED 402 is turned on (in the case of hit) or turned off (in the case of disconnection), and the display result is derived and displayed. The

  Here, in this modification, in the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, 0.2 seconds). In addition, the symbol fixed stop time (period in which the display result is derived and displayed on the 7-segment LED 402) of the normal symbol is uniformly 0.5 seconds. In such a normal symbol short-time state, it does not have a plurality of display units such as the first display unit (LED 401) and the second display unit (LED 402) as in this modification. When the variable display and the stop symbol derivation display are to be performed, the change time is extremely short, so that the player cannot grasp whether the change is in progress or the stop symbol is displayed. For example, even if the LED 1 is used for variable display by blinking and the stop symbol is derived and displayed after completion of the fluctuation time (lights up if it is a hit, lights off if it is off), the LED is still in a variable display or It is extremely difficult for the player to determine whether the stop symbol is derived and displayed. On the other hand, in this modified example, the LED 401 that performs variable display and the LED 402 that performs display display of stop symbols are separated as separate display units, so that variable display is performed or is stopped. It is easy for the player to know whether the symbol derivation display is performed.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 38, a period (a period from (1) to (2)) T1 from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 to reach the normal variable winning ball device 6B, A period (from (1) to (4)) after the display of the normal symbol is started as the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until the display result is a hit and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. The period of time) is longer than t1 and the normal symbol variable display is started as the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, and the display result is hit and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. Thus, the normal symbol variation time in the high base state and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B open time so as to be shorter than the period t2 until the open state ends (the period from (1) to (5)). Like to control .

  That is, by satisfying t1 <T1 <t2, it is possible for the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 to win the second start winning opening as it is. By doing in this way, it is prevented that the player passed through the passage gate 41 in the high base state but was not led to the second start winning opening and led to the out opening and wasted, and the player is disadvantaged. To prevent a decline in gaming motivation.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, there may be a large number of game nails arranged between the passing gate 41 and the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Therefore, even if the game ball firing interval is constant at 0.6 seconds, during the period (T1) from when each game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until it reaches the normal variable winning ball device 6B (T1). Variation occurs due to the ball hitting the game nail. As a result, a game ball passes through the passage gate 41 and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is accompanied by a case where the game ball wins the second start winning opening (case where t1 <T1 <t2), and a game ball. Passes through the passing gate 41, but reaches the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B before or after the opening of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B accompanying this (the case of t1> T1 or T1> t2). ) Occurs. In order to suppress the latter case as much as possible, the average value or median value of the period (T1) from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 until it reaches the normal variable winning ball device 6B is the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It is preferable to control the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B so as to be an intermediate time point from the start of opening to the end of opening (intermediate time point between (4) and (5) shown in FIG. 38). Specifically, the opening timing (t1) of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the timing of the opening end (t2) so that (t2−t1) / 2 matches the average value or the median value of T1. It is better to control. By performing such timing control, more game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 can be awarded to the second start winning opening even in a case away from the average value or median value of T1.

  In this modification, the variable symbol display time of the normal symbol in the high base state is set to 0.2 seconds, and the stop symbol display period (symbol fixed stop time) in a state where the number of stored normal symbols is not 0 is 0. When combined with 5 seconds, it becomes 0.7 seconds. That is, in the high base state, variable display of normal symbols is executed in a cycle of approximately 0.7 seconds. On the other hand, since the game ball firing interval is 0.6 seconds as described above, both periods are substantially the same. Even in the high base state, there is a certain degree of probability that the display result of the normal symbol will be off. Therefore, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the high base state is set to a time (for example, 2 seconds) that is clearly longer than the game ball firing interval, the following problems occur.

  First, if the second game ball is fired immediately after the first game ball (0.6 seconds later), the variable display result based on the fact that the first game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 is not good. When the second game ball has already passed through the passage gate 41 at the time of the derivation and display, a certain time has passed (there is already a case where the normal variable winning ball device 6B has already passed). Even if the variable display result based on the passage of the second game ball through the gate is a win, when the opening of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is started, the second gaming ball is already set to the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Since it has passed, it does not win the second start winning opening. However, as in this modified example, after the variation of the normal symbol is started (= after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41), the display result is a hit and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state. By setting the period until t1 (= the period until the display result is lost and the next variable display is started) t1 to be approximately equal to or less than 0.6 seconds that is the game ball firing interval, Approximately 0.7 seconds after the first game ball passes through the gate, variable display based on the passage of the second game ball through the gate is started. Can win the second start winning opening.

  In this way, by setting t1 to be approximately equal to or less than 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval, the vehicle passes through the passage gate 41 in the high base state, but does not win the second starting prize opening. It is prevented from being wasted to the mouth and preventing the player from becoming disadvantaged so as not to lower the game motivation. Also, the frequency of occurrence of a case where the normal symbol is stored at high speed and [variable display is not executed because the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 in a state where the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit (4)]. Is suppressed.

  It should be noted that the period from when the normal symbol change is started (= after the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41) until the display result is hit and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is opened (= display). The period until the result is lost and the next variable display is started) t1 may be 0.6 or less. For example, in this case, the symbol fixed stop time of the normal symbol may be set to 0.4 seconds or less. Moreover, you may make the fixed stop time of a special symbol 0.4 seconds or less.

  In FIG. 38, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is downstream of the passing gate 41, and the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 can enter the second start winning opening when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. An example was described. Here, the opening control of the variable winning ball device 6 ′ when the variable display device 6 ′ is positioned upstream rather than downstream of the passage gate 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), a variable winning ball apparatus 6 'is provided upstream of the passing gate 41'. The variable winning ball apparatus 6 ′ is switched between a closed state and an open state by tilt control of the movable blade piece by the solenoid 83. In such a configuration, the game ball left-handed toward the left side of the game area is likely to win the second start winning opening 6C when the variable winning ball apparatus 6 'is controlled to be in the open state. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 6C is detected by the second start opening switch 22C. A game ball that has not won the variable winning ball device 6 ′ is guided by a game nail (not shown), a frame of the image display device 5 or the like, and a passing gate 41 provided at the lower left of the variable winning ball device 6 ′. Pass' at a high rate. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 'is detected by the gate switch 21A.

  Here, in the example shown in FIG. 40, as the first game ball passes through the passing gate 41 ′, variable display of the normal symbol is started, and the display result is a hit and the variable winning ball apparatus 6 ′ A period until the open state (period from (1) to (4)) is defined as t1. Then, the variable display of the normal symbol is started, the display result is a hit, the variable winning ball apparatus 6 ′ is in the open state, and the period (from (1) to (5) until the open state is ended. (Period) is t2. Then, after the first game ball passes through the passage gate 41 ′, the second game ball launched immediately after the first game ball is launched (after 0.6 seconds in this example) is the variable winning ball apparatus 6. The period until reaching 'is T2. Here, t1 is set to be shorter than T2, and t2 is set to be longer than T2.

  That is, by controlling the opening of the variable winning ball apparatus 6 ′ so that t1 <T2 <t2, the first game ball is passed through the passage gate 41 ′ as shown in FIGS. 39 (a) and (b). Based on the fact that it has passed, the variable display of the normal symbol is started, and when the display result is successful and the variable winning ball device 6 ′ is in the open state, the second game ball is in the second starting winning opening 6C. Timing control that can win a prize is executed. By executing such timing control, when the second game ball reaches the variable winning ball device 6 ′, it is not yet in an open state (ie, T2 <t1), or the open state has already been completed. (That is, T2> t2) is prevented, and the winning rate to the variable winning ball apparatus 6 ′ is increased.

  In this modification, the time until the first game ball reaches the passing gate 41 ′ from the variable winning ball device 6 ′ without winning the variable winning ball device 6 ′ and the time t1 is as follows: It may be set to be equal to or shorter than 0.6 seconds, which is the game media launch interval. In this way, when the variable winning ball device 6 ′ is in the closed state, the normal symbol variable display is started based on the fact that the first game ball has passed the passing gate 41 ′, and the display result When the variable winning ball apparatus 6 ′ is opened, the second game ball can win the second start winning opening 6C. For example, when the time until the first game ball reaches the passing gate 41 ′ from the variable winning ball device 6 ′ without winning the variable winning ball device 6 ′ is 0.2 seconds, t1 is set to 0. It may be set to be about 4 seconds or less.

  In this modification, t2 is a period from the start of variable display of the normal symbol to the normal variable winning ball device 6B and variable winning device 6 ′ being controlled to the open state until the open state is ended. If the number of times the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the variable winning device 6 ′ are released when the display result of the normal symbol is a win in the base state, the variable symbol display is started. The period until the first opening of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and variable winning apparatus 6 'is t1, and the normal variable variable ball apparatus 6B and variable winning apparatus 6' The period until the last opening is finished may be defined as t2. By defining in this way, the probability that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 can win the normal variable winning ball device 6B increases, and the probability that the second game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6 'increases.

  When the gaming state is the high base state and the fluctuation is a super shortening fluctuation, the pre-reading notice effect of “shooting” is executed instead of the process of determining the prefetching notice effect in the above embodiment. May be. The pre-shooting notice effect of “shooting” is an effect mode in which the effect can be executed even when the change is an extremely shortened change. Detailed production operations will be described later (see FIGS. 50 and 51).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the output setting process executed in step S530 of this modification. In the output setting process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is a high base state such as a probability change state or a short time state (step S801). Note that the current gaming state may be specified from the gaming state designation command. If the gaming state is not the high base state (step S801; No), the output setting process is terminated as it is.

  If the gaming state is a high base state (step S801; Yes), and if it is an extremely shortened variation, a pre-shooting notice effect of “shooting” is executed as a prefetching notice effect at the time of change. For example, using the pre-reading effect selection table, it is possible to select an effect that brings the bullet hole closer to the hit position according to the hold memory, or to select an effect that collectively displays the positions of the bullet holes corresponding to a plurality of hold memories. It should be noted that whether or not the pre-reading notice effect of “shooting” is to be executed and the pre-reading notice pattern in the case of execution may be performed in the pre-reading notice determination process (step S161).

  In the effect at the time of normal fluctuation, the production sound is output or the moving image is displayed within the fluctuation period. For example, in the effect at the time of normal fluctuation, the effect sound is output and the moving image is displayed at the same time as the change starts, and the output of the effect sound and the display of the moving image are stopped at the same time as the change ends. However, since the ultra-short variation has a very short variation period, there is a possibility that the player may not be able to fully grasp the ultra-short variation when the presentation is finished in the variation period, and the production continues even after the variation period ends. It is necessary to adopt a prefetch notice effect of the effect mode. In the case of an effect mode in which the effect continues even after the end of the variable period (effect mode in which an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start of change to the end point of the variable display is output or a moving image is displayed) When a plurality of ultra-shortening fluctuations are continuously executed, the production sound corresponding to the super-shortening fluctuation is being output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the production sound corresponding to another super-shortening fluctuation is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Will start from. In addition, while the moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is being displayed on the image display device 5, the display of the moving image corresponding to another ultra-shortening variation is started on the image display device 5.

  When the output of the effect sound corresponding to another ultra-shortening variation is started from the speakers 8L and 8R using the same channel, the output of the effect sound corresponding to the super-shortening variation already started is interrupted. When a moving image corresponding to another ultrashort variation is started to be displayed in the same display area, it will overlap with the display of a moving image corresponding to the already started ultrashort variation. It becomes difficult to correctly grasp the production.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 46, in the “shooting” production mode, the first bullet firing sound (production sound) and the bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation. ) And the second bullet firing sound (production sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the second ultra-shortening variation, The player cannot grasp correctly. Note that the firing sound (effect sound) is illustrated as a balloon for easy understanding.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the channel for outputting the production sound corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is switched, and the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation is switched.

  First, a configuration for switching a channel for outputting effect sound will be described. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of the sound control board 13 in this modification. As shown in FIG. 42, the voice control board 13 (or a voice synthesis IC configured in the voice control board 13) includes a CPU interface (I / F) 711, an AMM decoder 714, an SSG sound source 715, an output interface (I / F). F) 716 and the like. In addition, the audio control board 13 may include a circuit (timing generation circuit) that generates a clock for determining processing timing.

  The CPU interface 711 is an interface for connecting to the effect control CPU 120 and receives information and signals from the effect control CPU 120.

  The AMM decoder 714 reads phrase data compressed in the AMM data format from the ROM 121 in response to an instruction (command) from the effect control CPU 120, and decodes (decodes and decompresses) the read phrase data into PCM data (Pulse Code Modulation). ) In addition, the AMM decoder 714 has a function of controlling volume, pan (a function for setting a position (direction) where sound can be heard in stereo reproduction), and bass boost (bass emphasis) according to a command from the effect control CPU 120. I have. The AMM decoder 714 is provided with eight channels as audio reproduction channels, and can simultaneously reproduce eight independent phrases.

  The SSG sound source 715 is composed of three series of pulse generators, one series of noise generators and envelope generators, and generates various complex sounds (three square waves + one noise) such as sound effects and alarms. Is possible.

  The output interface 716 is an interface for converting the phrase data decoded into PCM data by the AMM decoder 714 into analog data, amplifying the converted analog data, and outputting the amplified analog data from the speakers 8L and 8R. The output interface 716 is an interface for outputting the sound generated by the SSG sound source 715 from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 42, the AMM decoder 714 is provided with 8 channels (ch0 to ch7) as playback channels capable of playing back phrases independently. The even playback channel can decode monaural and stereo phrases, and the odd playback channel can only decode mono phrases. When playback channel 0 is decoded with a stereo phrase, playback channel 1 cannot be decoded. Similarly, when the reproduction channels 2, 4, and 6 are decoded with the stereo phrase, the reproduction channels 3, 5, and 7 cannot be decoded. Note that the monaural and stereo phrases are automatically detected from the phrase data within the audio control board 13. The production sound corresponding to the super shortening variation is a stereo phrase, and the combination of the reproduction channel 0 and the reproduction channel 1 is channel A, the combination of the reproduction channel 2 and the reproduction channel 3 is channel B, and the reproduction channel 4 is reproduced. Hereinafter, the group with the channel 5 will be described as a channel C. As shown in FIG. 42, the SSG sound source 715 is provided with two sound sources that generate various sounds (three rectangular waves + one noise).

  The audio control board 13 has a built-in sequencer of 8 systems, and uses the phrase playback stop detection function and timer function to specify the output order of phrases, fade in / out, auto pan (sound image left / right, front / back) Effects that move periodically).

  The sound control board 13 executes control data (code data) registered in the ROM 121 based on a command from the effect control CPU 120, and sets data in the phrase reproduction control register, the SSG sound source control register, and the sequencer register. Play phrase data, start sequencer, etc.

  The phrase playback control register for controlling phrase playback includes a control register for all channels and a control register for each channel. The all channel control registers are provided with a register for setting mute, a register for setting the volume of all playback channels, a register for setting bass boost, and the like. In addition, the control register for each channel is set with a register for setting the phrase number to be played, a register for setting the volume of each playback channel, and a pan pot (L / R localization) for each playback channel. There are provided a register for setting (PAN setting register), a register for setting repetition of reproduction, a register for setting reproduction start / stop, and the like.

  In the SSG sound source control register for controlling the SSG sound source 715, a register (musical tone frequency) for setting the frequency of the rectangular wave generated by the 6-channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c) pulse generator Register for setting the frequency of the noise sound generated by the noise generator, and outputting a tone (tone) and noise sound for each channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c) A register for setting whether or not to perform (register for mixer setting), a register for setting the volume of each channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c), an envelope generator (in the tone generator section of the electronic musical instrument) The part (device) that changes the sound output level from the moment you play the keyboard until the sound disappears. And a register for setting pan pots (L / R localization) of each channel (1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 2c). PAN setting register), a register for setting the total volume of all SSG sound channels, and the like.

  The sequencer register for controlling the sequencer includes a register for setting control data (code data) to be executed by each sequencer, a register for setting start / stop of each sequencer, and timer for each of the eight sequencers A register or the like is provided for setting.

  The AMM decoder 714 decodes phrase data in the AMM data format read from the ROM 121 into PCM data in one or a plurality of playback channels in which data indicating the phrase number to be played is set in the control register. As will be described later, the control register also includes channel information for outputting the production sound set by the production control CPU 120. Therefore, the AMM decoder 714 outputs effect sound from the channel set by the effect control CPU 120 based on the control register. Here, the setting of the channel for outputting the effect sound is not limited to the CPU 120 for effect control, and the channel for outputting the effect sound may be set by the speech synthesis IC and written to the control register. That is, the speech synthesis IC may set a channel for outputting the production sound and switch the channel. In the volume (VOL), the volume of the decoded audio data is adjusted according to the data set in the control register. In pan, the pan pot (L / R localization) is adjusted in accordance with the data set in the control register. Then, audio data from each reproduction channel is synthesized, and in bass boost, audio data processing for emphasizing bass according to the data set in the control register is performed. Then, the audio data is output to the output interface 716.

  In the SSG tone generator 715, the pulse generator and noise generator output tone and noise source data of a predetermined frequency in accordance with the data set in the control register. The musical sound and noise sound output from the pulse generator and noise generator are mixed (mixed) by the mixer. Then, according to the data set in the control register, the envelope generator adjusts the sharpness and attenuation of the sound rise and adjusts the pan pot (L / R localization). Then, the audio data from each channel is synthesized, and the synthesized audio data is output to the output interface 716.

  The output interface 716 digitally or analogly outputs audio data from the AMM decoder 714 and the SSG sound source 715.

  On the other hand, in the configuration for switching the display area for displaying the moving image, the VDP provided in the display control unit 123 reads the moving image data from the CGROM storing the moving image, and moves the moving image to a different display area for each ultrashort variation. Is read and data is mapped to the display area of the image display device 5. In the image display device 5, the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation may be determined in advance as the display area A, the display area B, or the like. Here, the setting of the display area for displaying the moving image is not limited to the CPU 120 for effect control, and the display area for displaying the moving image by the VDP may be set. That is, the VDP may set a display area for displaying a moving image and switch the display area.

  Here, a specific example of the pre-reading notice effect of “shooting” will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 43A, in the effect mode of “shooting”, the firing sound (effect sound) of the first bullet and the trajectory of the bullet (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation are illustrated. It is shown. In the “shooting” effect mode shown in FIG. 50 to be described later, this is an effect at the timing when the first bullet and the second bullet are fired before the first bullet hole hits the target.

  In FIG. 43 (b), the variation period of the first ultra-shortening variation is completed, but the variation period of the second ultra-shortening variation is in a state where the effect corresponding to the first ultra-shortening variation is continuing. Shows the case where started. However, unlike the case of FIG. 46, the effect control CPU 120 has switched the channel for outputting the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation, so the first bullet started corresponding to the first ultrashort variation. The firing sound (effect sound) of the second bullet started in response to the second ultrashort variation is not output from the same channel. In addition, since the effect control CPU 120 switches the display area for displaying the moving image corresponding to the ultrashort variation, the first bullet trajectory (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation is used. The trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet started in response to the second ultrashort variation is not displayed in the same display area. Therefore, even if the firing sound (production sound) of the first bullet straddles the firing sound (production sound) of the second bullet, it can be output properly, and the player can produce the sound correctly. The sound can be grasped. Also, the trajectory of the first bullet (moving image) started in response to the first ultrashort variation does not suffer from the trajectory (moving image) of the second bullet, and is preferably displayed. And the player can correctly grasp the moving image of the performance.

  Therefore, the first bullet firing sound (effect sound) and bullet trajectory (moving image) corresponding to the first ultrashort variation will continue even after the end of the variation period, so that the player can grasp the effect. An easy-to-use game machine can be provided.

  44 and 45 show timing charts of the effect sound output and the moving image display for the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 44, the effect sound 67b is output from the channel A corresponding to the fluctuation period 67a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 67b is continuously output from the channel A even after the fluctuation period 67a ends. ing. In addition, the effect sound 67d is output from the channel B corresponding to the fluctuation period 67c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 67b is continuously output from the channel B even after the change period 67c ends. The output of the effect sound 67b and the output of the effect sound 67d partially overlap in the variation period 67c of the second ultrashort variation. The vertical axis of the production sound in the figure represents the volume, and the production sound 67b and the production sound 67d are controlled such that the volume gradually increases at the start and gradually decreases at the end. Has been. As a result, in the portion where the output of the effect sound 67b and the output of the effect sound 67d overlap, the effect sound 67b whose volume gradually decreases and the effect sound 67d where the sound volume gradually increases overlap, and the volume suddenly increases. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the performance.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 45, the moving image 68b is displayed in the display area A corresponding to the fluctuation period 68a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the moving image 68b is continued in the display area A after the fluctuation period 68a ends. Is displayed. In addition, the moving image 68d is displayed in the display area B corresponding to the fluctuation period 67c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, and the moving image 68d is continuously displayed in the display area B even after the fluctuation period 67c ends. The display of the moving image 68b and the display of the moving image 68d are partially overlapped in the variation period 68c of the second ultrashort variation. Note that the vertical axis of the moving image in the figure represents the contrast amount, and the moving image 68b and the moving image 68d are controlled so that the contrast amount gradually increases at the start and gradually decreases at the end. The situation is illustrated. As a result, in a portion where the display of the moving image 68b and the display of the moving image 68d overlap, the moving image 68b with a gradually decreasing contrast amount and the moving image 68d with a gradually increasing amount overlap each other, so that a limited display area is obtained. Even if a part of the moving image overlaps, the player can correctly grasp the effect.

  In the timing charts of FIGS. 44 and 45, the case where the output of the effect sound and the display of the moving image is started at the timing when the change period starts is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the change is performed. The timing at which the period starts is different from the timing at which the production sound output or the moving image display is started, and the timing at which the production sound output or the moving image display ends is later than the timing at which the variable period ends. It may be timing.

  For example, FIG. 47 and FIG. 48 show timing charts when the production sound output and the moving image display are started from the middle of the fluctuation period of the ultrashort fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 47, the effect sound 69b is output from the channel A in the middle of the fluctuation period 69a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, and the effect sound 69b is continuously output from the channel A even after the fluctuation period 69a ends. ing. In the middle of the fluctuation period 69c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, the effect sound 69d is output from the channel B, and the effect sound 69b is continuously output from the channel B even after the change period 69c ends. The output of the effect sound 69b and the output of the effect sound 69d are partially overlapped in the fluctuation period 69c of the second ultrashort fluctuation, but the channel for outputting the effect sound 69b and the channel for outputting the effect sound 69d are different. Therefore, the production sound 69b is not interrupted by the production sound 69d.

  As shown in FIG. 48, the moving image 70b is displayed in the display area A in the middle of the fluctuation period 70a of the first ultrashort fluctuation, but the moving image 70b is displayed in the display area A even after the fluctuation period 70a ends. Is displayed continuously. In addition, the moving image 70d is displayed in the display area B in the middle of the fluctuation period 70c of the second ultra-shortening fluctuation, but the moving image 70d is continuously displayed in the display area B even after the fluctuation period 70c ends. Yes. Although the display of the moving image 70b and the display of the moving image 70d partially overlap in the fluctuation period 70c of the second ultra-shortening change, the display region for displaying the moving image 70b and the display region for displaying the moving image 70d are displayed. Therefore, the moving image 70b is not covered with the moving image 70d.

  In the output setting process shown in FIG. 41, the control of the effect control CPU 120 switches the channel for outputting the effect sound for each ultrashort variation, and switches the display area for displaying the moving image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control may be such that the production sound is continuously output even after the fluctuation period, or the channel or the display area is switched only when the moving image is displayed.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing an output setting process in the case where an effect is continuously executed even after the fluctuation period. Note that the same processing as in the flowchart shown in FIG. 41 is assigned the same step number, and detailed description thereof will not be repeated. In FIG. 49, if the state flag of channel A is set in step S802 and the output is set from channel A (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect executed in the previous change. It is confirmed whether or not the performance execution timer is 0 (step S811). Here, the effect execution timer is a timer that counts down the period of the effect that is executed corresponding to the change period, and when the effect that is executed ends, the timer becomes 0 (zero). The effect control CPU 120 provides an effect execution timer to determine the variation period. However, the effect control CPU 120 may be an effect that continuously outputs effect sound during the change period or an effect that displays a moving image continuously during the change period. For example, the variation period may be determined based on the effect sound or the moving image. Further, the effect execution timer may be provided separately for those corresponding to effect sounds and those corresponding to moving images.

  If the effect execution timer is 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change has ended (step S811; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 can be set to output from channel A. Then, the state flag of channel A is reset (step S812), so that the output from channel A can be set so that the production sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation can be output. The effect control CPU 120 resets the state flag of channel A, and then proceeds to step S803.

  If the effect execution timer is not 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous variation is not completed (step S811; No), the effect control CPU 120 outputs the effect sound corresponding to the ultrashort variation from channel B. (Step S804).

  In FIG. 49, if the state flag of the display area A is set in step S805 and set to display in the display area A (step S805; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the previous change. It is confirmed whether or not the effect execution timer of the effect executed at is 0 (step S813).

  If the effect execution timer is 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change has ended (step S813; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 can be set to display in the display area A. It is possible to determine that there is a reset, reset the state flag of the display area A (step S814), set to display in the display area A, and set to display a moving image corresponding to the ultra-shortening variation To make sure The effect control CPU 120 resets the state flag of the display area A, and then proceeds to step S806.

  If the effect execution timer is not 0 (zero) and the effect executed in the previous change is not completed (step S813; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays a moving image corresponding to the ultrashort change in the display area B. It sets so that it may display (step S807).

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the channel or the display area by performing the control to switch the channel or the display area only when the effect sound is continuously output after the fluctuation period or when the moving image is displayed. Processing to be switched can be reduced, and the load can be reduced.

  Next, a specific example of the effect of the super shortening variation at the time of high base will be described. 50 and 51 are explanatory diagrams showing a specific example of the effect of the super shortening variation at the time of high base. The specific example of the super-shortening variation effect mode at the time of high base shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 51 shows the effect mode when the pre-reading notice effect of “shooting” is executed. 50 and 51, the effect screen changes in the order of (1) (2) (3). In the example shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, when the winning determination is made with respect to the start winning at the second starting winning opening, and the variation display of the decorative symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol. The case where a notice effect is performed is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 50, first, a variation pattern designation command and a variable display result notification command are received, and as shown in FIG. 50 (1), the hold display in the total hold storage display unit 18c is reduced from four to one. Then, the display of the next decorative pattern is started. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 fires the first bullet as shown in FIG. 43A in response to the first change, and displays the shooting target displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. A moving image in which a bullet draws a locus with respect to 1500 is displayed. At this time, it is assumed that the decorative design is displayed small in the lower right of the image display device 5.

  “Hit” is displayed at the center of the target 1500, indicating that a big hit will occur if it hits the center (if a bullet hole remains). During the period in which the target 1500 is displayed (the period in which the shooting effect is being executed), the decorative symbol variation display is all super shortened variation. However, it is difficult for the player to grasp that the decorative pattern is fluctuating. For this reason, a bullet hole is left on the target 1500 for each variation display (every time the reserved memory is consumed) so that the player can easily grasp the execution of the variable display (the reserved memory is consumed).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), corresponds to the second fluctuation before the production is finished after the first bullet hits the target 1500 and the bullet holes are displayed. The second bullet is fired, and a moving image in which the bullet draws a locus with respect to the target 1500 is displayed. The effect control CPU 120 displays the “first shot” bullet hole at the position farthest from the center of the target 1500 (the outermost periphery) during the effect symbol variation display, and then finally stops as shown in FIG. The symbol (the off symbol in Fig. 50 (2)) is stopped and displayed. FIG. 50 (2) does not show the second and third bullets before landing on the target 1500, but the second and third bullets are displayed as in FIG. 43 (b). Shall be. 50 (3) and (4), the third and fourth bullets are not shown.

  Since the “first shot” bullet hole displayed here is away from the center of the target 1500, the player can grasp that no big hit occurs. As for the position of the bullet holes displayed on the target 1500, the CPU 120 for effect control is such that the distance between the center of the target 1500 and the bullet holes is close in the order of "first shot", "second shot", and "third shot". Determines the coordinates of the bullet holes. Specific coordinates may be determined based on a predetermined random number, or may be determined based on a predetermined pattern. If the display result corresponding to the “fourth shot” is a big hit, it is determined to display a bullet hole at the center of the target 1500, and if it is out of place, a position off the center of the target 1500 ( For example, it is determined to display bullet holes on a predetermined random number or a predetermined pattern). In addition, once the “shooting” effect is executed, the “first shot”, “second shot”, and “third shot” bullet holes are continuously displayed until the “fourth shot” bullet holes are displayed. Is done.

  In cases other than performing the pre-reading notice effect, the “shooting” effect is executed at random based on a table in which data is set so that the ratio at which the stage away from the center of the target 1500 is selected is high. However, when performing the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading shooting effect pattern is set using the pre-reading effect selection table, and for example, as described below, “first shot”, “second shot”, “third shot” ”And“ Fourth shot ”bullet patterns are sequentially executed so as to approach the center of the target 1500 (see FIGS. 43 and 50).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command, reduces the suspended display in the combined suspension storage display unit 18c by 1, and executes the variation display of the next decorative symbol. Then, after displaying the “second shot” bullet hole at the second closest position from the center of the target 1500 during the decorative pattern variation display, as shown in FIG. 50 (3), the final stop symbol (FIG. 50 (3 ) Will stop display.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command, reduces the suspended display in the combined suspension storage display unit 18c by 1, and executes the variation display of the next decorative symbol. Then, after displaying the “third shot” in the position closest to the center of the target 1500 during the variation display of the decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. 50 (4), the final stop symbol (in FIG. 50 (4)). Stopped display).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command, reduces the suspended display in the combined suspension storage display unit 18c by 1, and executes the variation display of the next decorative symbol. Then, while displaying the variation of the decorative symbol, the bullet hole of the “fourth shot” is displayed at the center of the target 1500, and the player is notified that the center of the target 1500 has been punched (ie, the jackpot is notified). Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (5), the final stop symbol (big hit symbol in FIG. 50 (5)) is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the variable display result is lost, the “fourth bullet” bullet hole is displayed at a position off the center of the target 1500 during the decorative pattern variation display, and the center of the target 1500 is not pierced. A message of “sorry” is displayed to inform the player of this fact (that is, to inform the player of the loss). Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (5a), the final stop symbol (disconnected symbol in FIG. 51 (5a)) is stopped and displayed (see S8302).

  In this way, when the super-shortening variation continuously occurs in the high base state for a predetermined number (4 in this example) or more, if the player displays the variable display of decorative symbols as in the normal state, the player It is difficult to recognize the variable display and it is difficult to grasp the digestion status of the reserved memory. In this embodiment, the bullet holes are displayed at different positions of the target 1500 displayed on the screen every time the variable display is executed (every time the reserved memory is consumed), so the player is paying attention to the target 1500. For example, the execution of variable display can be grasped by the increase in bullet holes. In addition, the player will have a big hit expectation as the bullet hole gradually approaches the center, the first shot, the second shot, and the third shot. It will be sufficient to pay attention to whether or not the center of the target 1500 is punched out. In this way, the player can be prevented from being confused by visually presenting the condition that is a big hit.

  In this way, during the period in which the ultrashort variation continues, the variable display of the variable display is performed by performing an effect that focuses on bullet holes displayed at different positions on the target 1500, rather than focusing on a plurality of rows of decorative symbols. It makes it easy to grasp the execution visually. Further, regarding the suggestion as to whether or not a big hit will occur, the effect is that the bullet hole approaches the center position of the target 1500 (that is, gradually approaches the big hit condition) while digesting the reserved memory before being subject to the pre-reading notice. By doing so, the player's expectation is raised and the interest is improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the pre-shooting notice effect in the “shooting” mode, an example has been described in which a bullet hole approaches the center position of the target 1500 for each change, and finally a big hit is displayed when the bullet hole is displayed at the center of the target 1500. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by displaying a big hit line parallel to the horizontal direction, bullet holes are displayed so as to approach the big hit line for each change, and finally the bullet holes are displayed at positions beyond the big hit line. If this is the case, it may be possible to execute an effect that results in a big hit and a loss if the big hit line is not exceeded. Further, for example, a picture may be drawn with bullet holes, and an effect may be executed such that when the picture is finally completed (for example, becomes a star mark), it becomes a big hit, and if it is not completed, the picture is lost.

  In this modification, the pre-shooting notice effect of “shooting” is executed in the high base state, and the channel for outputting the effect sound and the display area for displaying the moving image are switched. In the state, the pre-reading notice effect of “shooting” may be executed, or the channel for outputting the effect sound and the display area for displaying the moving image may be switched.

  Further, when determining the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect, an effect sound output in the pre-reading notice effect or a moving image to be displayed may be selected according to the pre-read variable display result (variation category). For example, when the pre-read variable display result (variation category) is a big hit, it may be easier to select a special effect sound or a special moving image than when it is a big hit.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop).

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  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.

  Further, in the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice pattern shown in FIG. 30, as the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice effect 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.

  In addition, you may comprise the gaming machine in this invention as follows.

(A2) In the gaming machine (A1) above,
There are two types of suggestive effects: a first effect (for example, “notice Y”) and a second effect (for example, “notice Z”) different from the first effect. The suggestion effect executing means displays the specific display result when the suggestion effect of the second effect mode is executed rather than when the suggestion effect of the first effect mode is executed. The suggestion effect is executed so that the ratio becomes higher (for example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined at a higher ratio of “notice Z” than “notice Y”), and When the suggestion effect of one effect mode is executed, the ratio in which the notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means. , The suggestion of the second production mode When the exit is executed, the suggestion effect is set to be higher than a ratio in which the notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means. It may be executed (for example, in the case of the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 or the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1, it can be determined only for the changing notice pattern of “notice Y”).
According to such a configuration, even when a suggestion effect with a low degree of expectation resulting in a specific display result is executed, the proportion of the second notice effect being executed becomes high, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. it can.

(A3) In the gaming machine of (A1) or (A2),
The notice effect execution means executes the notice effect with a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed rather than when the notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed. In this case, the notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the display result to the specific display result is higher (for example, the big hit reliability is higher in SYP3-1 than in the pre-read notice pattern SYP2-1). In addition, YP3-1 has a higher hit reliability than the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1).
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given, and the interest of the game is improved.

(A4) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A3),
The suggestion effect executing means can start the suggestion effect at a plurality of timings during one variable display, and the notice effect execution means performs the first notice effect according to the timing of starting the suggestion effect. After the execution, the suggestion effect is executed so that the ratio of executing the second notice effect differs depending on the pattern in which the second notice effect is executed (for example, “Notice X”, “Notice Y”, “Notice Z”). The changing notice effect may be executed at different timings from the start of change to the end of change).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the start timing of the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(A5) In any of the above gaming machines (A1) to (A4),
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 S731, The process 733 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.

(A6) Further, in order to achieve the above object, variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A, 4B, etc.) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derive a display result. It is advantageous for the player when a specific display result (for example, a definite special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a definite decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) is derived as a display result of identification information on the image display device 5 or the like) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and when the variable display of identification information is started, the variable display result of the identification information is the specific display result Based on the determination result of the start time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) and the start time determination means Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information in the variable display means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111), and variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means Variable display executing means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S111), and the variable display pattern includes the identification information in the variable display means. It is possible to determine a re-variable display pattern corresponding to a predetermined number of re-variable displays in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started and then the variable display is resumed. And based on the re-variable display pattern based on the determination result of the start time determination means. A notice effect execution means for executing a continuous notice effect over several variable displays, and a suggestion effect that suggests a display result of identification information based on the determination result of the start time determination means (for example, a notice effect during fluctuation) Etc.) (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S172 based on the process of step S529), and the notice effect executing means includes the variable display of the plurality of times, A pattern for executing the first notice effect, a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect, and the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any one of the following patterns, and there are a plurality of effect forms of the suggestive effect (for example, “notice X”, “predictive effect”). The suggestion effect executing means executes the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means according to the effect mode of the suggestion effect. You may make it perform the said suggestion effect so that the ratio with which the said notice effect is performed differs with the pattern to perform.
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given by the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and the interest of the game is improved. .

(B2) In the gaming machine of (B1) above,
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.

(B3) In the gaming machine of (B2) 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.

(B4) In the gaming machine of (B2) or (B3) 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.

(B5) The identification information is displayed on variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derive the display result. When a predetermined specific display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) is derived as a display result of the game, a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player To determine whether to use the variable display result of the identification information as the specific display result when starting the variable display of the identification information, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Based on the determination result of the time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) and the start time determination means, the identification information in the variable display means Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111) and variable display executing means for performing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means (For example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S111), and the variable display pattern is obtained after the variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display means. It is possible to determine a re-variable display pattern corresponding to a predetermined number of re-variable display operations in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display is resumed. Based on the determination result of the means, continuously over a plurality of variable display based on the re-variable display pattern, The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times, and the specific display result more than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any one of a pattern for executing the second notice effect with a high ratio and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. 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 second notice effect can be started at a plurality of timings during one variable display, The notice effect may be executed so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the timing of starting the second notice effect.
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 depending on the effect mode, and the start timing of the second notice effect. The interest of the game is improved.

(C2) In the gaming machine of (C1) above,
The first notice effect is the notice effect based on the display result on the variable display means, and the first notice effect is an effect for deriving a predetermined first special display result (for example, chance eye A). There may be a mode and an effect mode for deriving a predetermined second special display result (for example, a chance eye B) different from the first special display result.
With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the display result on the variable display means, and the interest of the game is improved.

(C3) In the gaming machine of (C2) above,
The first notice effect that the ratio of executing the second notice effect after the first notice effect for deriving the first special display result is derived from the ratio of executing the second notice effect. The notice effect is executed so as to be higher than the ratio of executing the second notice effect after executing (for example, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, the background change notice is displayed. In some cases, the background change notice is not executed when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed).
According to such a structure, even when it becomes a 1st special display result, a player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of a game improves.

(C4) In the gaming machine of (C1) or (C2),
The notice effect executing means executes the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect for deriving the first special display result and the first notice effect for deriving the second special display result. The notice effect (for example, a prefetch notice effect as shown in FIG. 29) may be executed.
According to such a configuration, various notice effects can be executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

(C5) Identification information on variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derives a display result. When a predetermined specific display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) is derived as a display result of the game, a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player To determine whether to use the variable display result of the identification information as the specific display result when starting the variable display of the identification information, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 Based on the determination result of the time determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) and the start time determination means, the identification information in the variable display means Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S111) and variable display executing means for performing variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the variable display pattern determining means (For example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S111), and the variable display pattern is obtained after the variable display of the identification information is started in the variable display means. It is possible to determine a re-variable display pattern corresponding to a predetermined number of re-variable display operations in which the identification information is temporarily stopped before the display result is derived and displayed, and then the variable display is resumed. Based on the determination result of the means, continuously over a plurality of variable display based on the re-variable display pattern, The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times, and the specific display result more than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any one of a pattern for executing the second notice effect with a high ratio and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. There are a plurality of effect modes of the first notice effect, and the notice effect execution means is a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect according to the effect form of the first notice effect. The notice effect is executed so that the ratio at which the notice effect is executed is different (for example, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, the background change notice is executed). However, the background change notice may not be executed when the stop symbol notice that stops the chance eye B is executed).
According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect can be given depending on the effect mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

(D1) Based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display after a game medium (for example, a game ball) passes through a first start area (for example, a first start prize opening) provided in the game area. A first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A) that variably displays each of a plurality of types of first identification information (for example, the first special figure) that can be identified, and that displays and displays a display result; A plurality of types of second identification information (for example, each of which can be identified based on the establishment of the start condition after the game medium passes through a second start area (for example, a second start winning award) provided in the game area. Second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.) for variably displaying the second special symbol and displaying the display result, and a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol, etc.) ) Is the first identification information or A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when it is derived and displayed as a display result of the second identification information, the second start Starting that changes between a first guiding state (for example, an open state) in which game media can easily pass through an area and a second guiding state (for example, a closed state) in which gaming media hardly pass through the second starting area (for example, a closed state). Control is performed with a passing device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B) and an advantageous state (for example, a probability changing state or a time-short state) that frequently causes the start passing device to be in the first guidance state after the end of the specific gaming state. Advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the big hit end processing of step S117) and the next variable display after the variable display by the first variable display means ends. The first stop display means (for example, the process of step S294H) that stops and displays the display result derived and displayed by the first variable display means for a first time (for example, 0.8 seconds) before the start. And a second time shorter than the first time (for example, 0.5) between the end of the variable display by the second variable display means and the start of the next variable display. Second stop display means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S294E) that stops and displays the display result derived and displayed by the second variable display means over a second or the like.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the fluctuation efficiency in an advantageous state with a high probability of passing to the second start area. On the other hand, in a gaming state (normal state) other than the advantageous state where the passage probability to the second starting area is low, a time during which variable display is not performed may occur by reducing the fluctuation efficiency. Can be prevented.

(D2) In the gaming machine of (D1), the second variable display means executes the variable display of the second identification information in preference to the variable display of the first identification information by the first variable display means. You may do it.
According to such a configuration, the fluctuation efficiency in the advantageous state can be further increased.

(D3) In the gaming machine of (D1) or (D2), the advantageous state control means controls the first advantageous state in which the variable display time is shortened after the end of the first specific gaming state. After the end of the second specific gaming state, which is less advantageous than the first specific gaming state, the variable display time may be controlled to the second advantageous state that is further shortened than the first advantageous state.
According to such a configuration, after the end of the specific gaming state, the passing probability to the second start area is increased and the variable display time is shortened, so that the fluctuation efficiency can be further increased. In addition, after the end of the second specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage, the variable display time becomes shorter and the fluctuation efficiency becomes higher than after the end of the first specific gaming state with a high degree of advantage. Can be suppressed.

(D4) In the gaming machine of (D3), when the stop display means is controlled to the second advantageous state rather than being controlled to the first advantageous state, the display result is stopped. The display time may be shortened.
According to such a configuration, since the fluctuation efficiency when controlled to the second advantageous state can be increased, the willingness to play is reduced by controlling to the second specific gaming state with a low degree of advantage. This can be prevented.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal 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 indicator 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM 102, 122 ... RAM 103 ... CPU 104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O 120 ... Production control CPU 123 ... Display control unit

Claims (4)

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 variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information in the variable display means 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 pre-start determination means, a notice for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. Production execution means;
Production sound output means for outputting production sound;
Production sound control means for controlling the production sound output means to output production sound;
A plurality of channels for the effect sound output means to output the effect sound;
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any of the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect,
The effect sound control means includes
Control for setting at least one channel to output a production sound;
In response to the variable display, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and the production sound of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display Can be executed, and
A gaming machine further comprising channel switching means for switching the setting of a channel for outputting a production sound for each variable display. 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 variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information in the variable display means 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 pre-start determination means, a notice for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. Production execution means;
Production sound output means for outputting production sound;
Production sound control means for controlling the production sound output means to output production sound;
A plurality of channels for the effect sound output means to output the effect sound;
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any of the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect,
The effect sound control means includes
Control for setting at least one channel to output a production sound;
In response to the variable display, the output of the production sound is started by setting a channel for outputting the production sound, and the production sound of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display Can be executed, and
Channel switching means for switching the channel setting when the next variable display is started when an effect sound of a period longer than the period from the start time of the output to the end time of the variable display is being output. A gaming machine characterized by including. 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 variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information in the variable display means 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 pre-start determination means, a notice for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. Production execution means;
Display means for displaying moving images;
Moving image control means for performing control for displaying a moving image on the display means,
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any of the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect,
The moving image control means includes
Corresponding to the variable display, the display of the moving image is started in the predetermined display area of the display means, and the moving image for a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display is displayed. When,
Control for displaying a moving image in a display area different from the predetermined display area where the moving image is displayed can be executed for each variable display. 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 variable display of the identification information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information in the variable display means 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 pre-start determination means, a notice for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. Production execution means;
Display means for displaying moving images;
Moving image control means for performing control for displaying a moving image on the display means,
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of the specific display result than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed in any of the pattern of executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect,
The moving image control means includes
Corresponding to the variable display, the display of the moving image is started in the predetermined display area of the display means, and the moving image for a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display is displayed. When,
When a moving image of a period longer than the period from the start time to the end time of the variable display is displayed, a moving image is displayed in a display area different from the predetermined display area when the next variable display is started. A game machine characterized by being capable of executing control for displaying an image.