JP5805693B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes variable display means including a plurality of variable display units that variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them and derive and display a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a combination of identification information derived and displayed on the plurality of variable display units in the variable display means results in a predetermined specific display result.

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

  As such a gaming machine, when the operation of the operating means by the player is detected, the effect development outcome is selected according to the detected operation, and the big hit gaming state is displayed on the super reach that is more likely to occur than other reach There has been proposed a gaming machine that displays a selected effect development result at the time of execution of effect development control for developing an aspect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-340033 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the effect development output displayed differs depending on whether or not the player performs an operation, but the effect development control is still performed. For this reason, while the player's expectation is improved by the development of the display mode, it is difficult to improve the expectation by the player's operation, and the player's willingness to operate may be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to operate the operation means and improve the gaming interest.

To achieve the above object, a variable display was carried out display results derived display to that Yu TECHNICAL machine (e.g., a pachinko game machine 1), the stop control means for performing stop control for temporarily stopping the variable display (e.g. a step such as S574 or effect control CPU120 for executing the processing of S674), includes an operable operating means (e.g., stick controller 30, etc.), a by Yu technique's said stop control means, using said operation means the operation effect, as well as previously performed to temporarily stop (e.g. presentation control CPU120 and executes the processing of S682 from the S582 or S679 step S579), operations against the operating means in the operation effect row when cracks, tentatively stopped at the result and to Jo Tokoro of stop mode of the operation effect (for example, four combinations of coins symbols) It performs variable display again, when the temporary stop is made a predetermined number of times, is capable of executing a particular reach demonstration, also, to perform the variable display again when operation on the operation means in said operation effect is not performed ( For example, after the effect control CPU 120 determines that it is the re-variation timing in step S694, it starts re-variation for the decorative symbol in step S690) . In addition, a variable display whose start condition is not satisfied (for example, it is determined as No in step S231) is stored as a hold storage (for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result). Based on the storage means (for example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A) and the holding storage stored in the holding storage means, the start of the variable display of the holding storage whether or not to control to the specific gaming state Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S241 and S244) to be determined before the condition is satisfied, and effecting means (for example, step S582) to execute the prefetching notice based on the determination result by the predetermining means. For example, a CPU 120 for effect control that executes the above process).

According to such a configuration, when the player operates the operating means, in Rukoto to abolish temporary stop in Jo Tokoro of stop mode, the variable display is performed again. Therefore, the player's willingness to operate the operation means can be increased .

  Further, the operation effecting means uses the stop control means to specify specific identification information (for example, FIG. 39 (FIG. 39) in a predetermined variable display part (for example, the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM) among the plurality of variable display parts. The operation effect may be started (for example, steps S575 and S675) based on the stop display of the character image of the stick controller 30 shown in B) (for example, step S574 or step S674).

  In such a configuration, the operation effect is started based on the specific identification information being stopped and displayed. Therefore, since the player can easily understand the timing of operating the operation means, the player's willingness to operate with respect to the operation means can be increased, and the game interest can be improved.

  Also, a predetermined start area provided in the game area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, a second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc.) is used as a game medium (for example, a game). A numerical data extracting means (for example, a random number MR1 is extracted in step S218) that extracts predetermined numerical data (for example, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) when the sphere passes. Among the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means and the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100), the start condition for allowing the variable display to start is not satisfied (for example, No in step S231). A storage unit for storing the numerical data (for example, the special figure storage unit 151A), and the start condition When it is established, the identification data indicating whether or not to control the specific gaming state based on the read numerical data is read out (for example, step S232). Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S241 and S244) that are determined before the display result is derived and displayed, and the numerical data that is determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the predetermining means Pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processing of step S220) that determines whether or not the numerical data extraction means has been extracted before the start condition is satisfied. The effecting unit can determine the result of the identification by the prior determination unit a plurality of times. When a pre-reading notice is given to give notice over the display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S582), the stop control means is configured to execute the operation effect by the operation effect means. On the condition that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation means (for example, step S579; Yes, etc.), control may be performed to derive and display the identification information of the predetermined combination mode as a display result (for example, step S579). S582).

  In such a configuration, when the player operates the operation means, a pre-reading advance notice is executed to notify that the specific gaming state is controlled over a variable display of the identification information a plurality of times. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the operation means, the pre-reading notice is not executed. Therefore, not only the player's willingness to operate the operation means can be further increased, but also the player's sense of expectation with respect to the specific gaming state can be improved step by step, so that the gaming interest can be further improved.

  When the predetermined operation is not performed on the operation means during execution of the operation effect (for example, Step S578; Yes), the operation effect means is the advance notice subject to the pre-reading notice. The execution of the operation effect may be restricted until the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result by the determination unit is derived and displayed (for example, step S586).

  In such a configuration, when the player operates the operation means, the operation effect is executed until the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result by the prior determination means is derived and displayed, and the player operates the operation means. When the operation is not performed, the execution of the operation effect is restricted until the display result of the identification information corresponding to the determination result by the prior determination unit is derived and displayed. Therefore, compared to the case where the player tries to operate the operation means but the operation effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the effect effect caused by the operation effect from being reduced, thereby increasing the player's willingness to operate the operation means. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  In the variable display mode of the identification information, pseudo-continuous in which the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed after performing temporary stop display and revariable display of the identification information one or more times in one variable display of the identification information. The stop control means includes a variable display, on the condition that a predetermined operation has been performed on the operation means when the operation effect is being executed by the operation effect means (for example, step S679; Yes). Etc.), and control for temporarily stopping display of the identification information in the predetermined combination mode may be performed (for example, step S682).

  In such a configuration, when the player operates the operation means, the variable information is displayed after the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination mode, and if the player does not operate the operation means, the identification information is displayed. Are not temporarily stopped in a predetermined combination mode. Therefore, not only the player's willingness to operate the operation means can be further increased, but also the player's sense of expectation with respect to the specific gaming state can be improved step by step, so that the gaming interest can be further improved.

  When the predetermined control timing determined until the re-display of the identification information is started by the stop control unit, the notification effect unit (for example, the process of step S689) is executed. And the notification effecting means, when a predetermined operation is not performed on the operation means during execution of the operation effect (for example, step S678; Yes, etc.), Until the display result of the identification information is derived and displayed, the execution of the notification effect may be restricted (for example, after the determination of Yes in step S678, the continuous effect execution flag is set to the off state in step S686, After it is determined No in step S672, re-variation starts in step S690 without performing the processing corresponding to step S689. Such as the portion that is).

  In such a configuration, when the player operates the operation means, a predetermined notification effect is performed, and when the player does not operate the operation means, execution of the predetermined notification effect is restricted. Therefore, compared to the case where the player tries to operate the operation means but the notification effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the effect produced by the notification effect from being reduced, so that the player's willingness to operate the operation means is increased, Amusement interest can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a front view of an image display part. It is a side view which shows the structural example of a stick controller. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows 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 illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for production | presentation counted by the production | presentation control board side. 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 figure which shows the structural example etc. of a continuous production execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a continuous production output pattern determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a continuous production output pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing of a specific pattern common range. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production | presentation operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display stop process. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display in a continuous effect. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of effect operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of effect operation control processing. It is a figure which shows the other example of the effect display in a continuous effect.

  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). 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As an example, the display area of the image display device 5 includes an “upper left” decorative symbol display area 5LT, a “middle left” decorative symbol display area 5LM, and a “lower left” decorative symbol display area 5LB. "Middle Upper" decorative symbol display area 5CT, "Middle" decorative symbol display area 5CM, "Middle Lower" decorative symbol display area 5CB, "Upper right" decorative symbol display area 5RT, "Middle Right" decorative symbol display An area 5RM and a “bottom right” decorative symbol display area 5RB are provided. The display area of the image display device 5 includes three lines connecting decorative symbol display areas 5LT, 5CT, 5RT, etc. arranged in a horizontal row, decorative symbol display areas 5LT, 5LM, 5LB, etc. arranged in a vertical row. A total of eight effective lines are defined: three lines to be connected and two lines to connect the decorative symbol display areas 5LT, 5CM, and 5RB arranged in a diagonal line. In any one or more of these active lines, for example, when all the derived symbols are the same specific decorative pattern (for example, “7”), or all the derived symbols are displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT, etc. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a specific gaming state in the case of a jackpot combination such as the case where the symbols are the same specific decorative symbol (for example, “fruit”).

  In these nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display, updated display due to rotation, etc.) is the same as that of the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special symbol game. This is started in response to the start of either the change or the change of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in each of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT in the image display device 5). The final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed. Each of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT can be moved within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. 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.

  In the image display device 5, nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT or the like may be provided so as to be bonded or separated, or capable of being bonded and separated. The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals “1” to “8”, English letter “A”) are displayed in the decorative symbols variably displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT. ~ "H", 8 character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and a character image, etc. The character image is, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or a character, etc. Or a decorative image showing any other figure). In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) or a fruit symbol may be included. In addition, a coin symbol, which will be described later, may or may not be included in a decorative symbol variably displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT or the like. 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). Further, there may be only three types of decorative designs, such as a single numeric design, a blank design, and a fruit design.

  While the decorative symbols are changing, scroll display is performed in each of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and so on, for example, such that the symbol numbers sequentially flow from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the decorative symbol (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT (for example, the “left middle” decorative symbol display area 5LM), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In each of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like, scroll display of decorative symbols is performed independently. As described above, the scroll display of the decorative symbols independently in each of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT is referred to as variation of the decorative symbols in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT. Also, in all nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT etc., the stop of decorative symbols in each decorative symbol display area 5LT, etc. It is called temporary stop display and re-variation. If a decorative symbol in the “upper left” decorative symbol display area 5LT is not displayed after flowing from above to below, the decorative symbol is shifted from above to below in the “left middle” decorative symbol display area 5LM. When the decorative pattern is not displayed in the “left middle” decorative symbol display area 5LM, the decorative symbol may start to flow downward from the top in the decorative symbol display area 5LB of “lower left”. . Further, in the decorative symbol display area (for example, the “upper left”, “middle upper”, and “upper right” decorative symbol display areas 5LT, 5CT, and 5RT), the decorative symbols are sequentially placed on the left side. Scroll display that flows from the right to the right area may be performed.

  Below 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. The start winning memory display area 5H may be arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, and the special figure reserved memory number is provided outside the display area of the image display device 5. It may be displayed in an identifiable manner depending on the lighting mode such as a lamp. 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 for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) is returned to non-display.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special 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 as the effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number as an effective start winning ball number that has passed (entered) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B so as to be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game occurs. For example, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure The reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  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).

  In addition, in the display area of the image display device 5, special symbols variably displayed in a special symbol game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B are separated from the decorative symbols. May be provided with a special symbol variable display area for display as identifiable. As an example, in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the special symbols can be changed in the special symbol variable display area. Variation of the effect image indicating “「 ”or“ x ”corresponding to the display is started. Thereafter, in response to the fact that the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game is terminated and the confirmed special symbol is stopped, “◎” predetermined corresponding to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol variable display area. It is only necessary to stop and display effect images such as “X”. For example, “確定” may be stopped and displayed in the special symbol variable display area when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a big hit symbol, and “X” may be stopped and displayed when it is a lost symbol.

  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 start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. 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.

  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. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first 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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 4, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. 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 special prize opening. 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 prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a 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 device 7 is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) into the special prize winning opening, and therefore, the second disadvantageous to the player. It becomes a 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”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, 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.

  A stick controller 30 that can be held by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the stick controller 30. The stick controller 30 can be operated in multiple directions by the player holding it and tilting, etc. (for example, four directions including front and rear, left and right, eight directions including slant, and more directions including the middle of these directions) A trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod 30A (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod 30A). Yes. The trigger button 31A is used for a predetermined instruction operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger) while the player holds the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that. The operation rod 30A only needs to incorporate a trigger sensor 35A for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A, a vibration motor 34 for vibrating the operation rod 30A, and the like.

  A tilt direction sensor unit 32 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 30. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 32 includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod 30A when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. 4) combining a parallel sensor pair) and two transmission photosensors (vertical sensor pair) arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod 30A when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the two transmission type photosensors. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 30 in a lower plate is not limited to the center part of a lower plate, The position approached to either the right or left may be sufficient.

  The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured such that the player can perform an instruction operation by pushing and pulling with an operating finger while the player holds the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 with an operating hand. Yes.

  A blower fan 33 for blowing air toward, for example, the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is provided in a predetermined position above the lower plate inside the gaming machine frame 3. For example, when the presentation operation using the stick controller 30 is executed, the blower fan 33 causes the stick controller 30 to vibrate the operation rod 30A by the vibration motor 34 incorporated in the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30. It is only necessary that the air can be blown toward 30 operation rods 30A.

  In the normal game by the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball having passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this 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.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph 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 a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. . It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “5” are 15R jackpot symbols, The special symbol indicating the number “7” is a 16R jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (15R big hit state) controlled after the 15R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special winning ball opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a predetermined period which is the first period. A first variable state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening in a period until the predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, nine) is generated. A round to change to (open state) is executed. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received a special ball, which receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening. The device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15R big hit state, the number of executions of the round that is the open cycle of the big winning opening is the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15R big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15R big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, “15”) of balls (prize balls) are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

  In the big hit gaming state (16R big hit state) controlled after the 16R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a round similar to the round in the 15R big hit state is executed. On the other hand, in the case of the 16R big hit state, the number of round executions becomes a second round number (for example, “16”) different from that in the 15R big hit state. Such a game in the 16R big hit state is also referred to as a 16-time open game. In the 16R big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, “15”) of balls (prize balls) are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “5” that will be the 15R jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the end, as one of the special gaming states, the time-shortening state (time-shortening control) in which the special symbol variable display time (special-figure variation time) in the special-figure game is shortened compared to the normal state is performed. Controlled. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-saving state ends when either of the predetermined number of times (e.g., 70 times) of the special figure game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15R jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 15R uncertain change. It is called a jackpot symbol (also called “normal jackpot symbol”). In addition, the fact that the 15R non-probable variation big hit symbol out of the 15R big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is referred to as “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “5” that will be the 15R jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game. After the end of the 16R jackpot state after the end of the 16R jackpot state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “7” which is the 16R jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is different from the short-time state. As one of the gaming states, for example, control is performed in a probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with time shortening control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. . In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state may be continued until the next variable display result is a “hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Similar to the time-short state, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) of the special game is executed. Alternatively, the time reduction control in the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game.

  Like the special symbol indicating the number “5”, the 15R jackpot symbol that is controlled to the probability change state after the jackpot game state based on the fact that it has been stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the 15R probability variable bonus symbol. It is called. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 16R big hit symbol controlled to the probable state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a 16R probable big hit symbol. It is called. The fact that the 15R probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15R big hit symbols is stopped and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “15R probability variable big hit”. The fact that the 16R probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “16R probability variable big hit”. The 15R jackpot symbols “3” and “5” and the 16R jackpot symbol “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  Thus, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state and a predetermined number of rounds can be executed, so that the player can easily win a large number of prize balls. The game value advantageous to the player that can be acquired is provided.

  In addition to the time shortening control in the probability variation state and the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to shorten the normal symbol variation time (ordinary symbol variation time) compared to that in the normal state, Control that improves the probability that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal” than in the normal state, the movable wing in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per standard” The game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the piece longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of times of tilting than in the normal state. Thus, control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that is advantageous for the player by making it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening as well as the time shortening control in the probability changing state or the short time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, by performing the high opening control, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and during this period, the time reduction control is performed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either the certain change state or the short time state. It may be the same as the period.

  It is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The time-short state in this embodiment is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and low base state. Further, when the high opening control period during which the high opening control is performed in the probability changing state, the gaming state is also referred to as a high probability high base state, and when it is not the high opening control period, it is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It is a gaming state to be played.

  In the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using 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. Corresponding to the start of any of the special-figure games using, the decorative symbol variable display is started. Then, during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like, the variable display state of the decorative symbols is the predetermined reach state. May be. Here, the reach state is on the same line that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols on the active line stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. For decorative symbols (also referred to as “reach variation symbols”), the display state continues to fluctuate, or all or part of the decorative symbols on the active line synchronize while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is changing. Specifically, in some of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like (for example, “left middle” and “right middle” decorative symbol display areas 5LM, 5RM, etc.), the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined jackpot combination ( For example, in the decorative pattern display area (for example, the decorative pattern display area 5CM of “middle”) that has not been stopped yet when the decorative pattern indicating the alphanumeric character “7” is stopped on the active line. In the display state in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating, or in all or part of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT, the decorative symbols on the active line fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Display state.

  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 decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and then two or more decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left middle” and “right middle” ornaments). After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 5LM, 5RM, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “1” or “2”) is displayed. The decorative symbol to be stopped is displayed by changing the decorative symbol again in one or both of the “left middle” decorative symbol display area 5LM and the “right middle” decorative symbol display area 5RM). An effect display to be changed is performed.

  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 confirmed decorative symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed on all nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and then displayed on all nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT. The effect display for changing the symbol again (pseudo continuous fluctuation) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the number of decorative symbols in all of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT, etc., excluding the first variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time. It is the number of times to change again. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the decoration on the effective line that becomes one of a plurality of types of losing combinations predetermined as the pseudo-continuous chance of the special combination in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like. The symbol is displayed as a temporary stop. A predetermined number (for example, four) of coin symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed in nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol displayed to the player is displayed by, for example, displaying the fluctuation variation display or immediately changing the decorative symbol only by stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that a symbol is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. As a result, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is performed by temporarily stopping display of any of the pseudo-ream chances, and can be changed as the number of pseudo-ream fluctuations increases. The expectation that the display result will be “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled. As another example, an effect model (movable member) provided inside or outside the game area is operated during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. It may be controlled. As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or in place of some or all of these re-change effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of the effect model, display of effect images The re-variation effect may be executed by combining some or all of them. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. When the production mode changes, the possibility of super reach reach production, the possibility of the variable display result being “big hit”, the possibility of becoming “15R probability variation big hit” or “16R probability variation big hit”, etc. May be increased. Such a re-variation effect may be executed at the initial variation or re-variation start timing, the temporary stop display timing of the decorative symbol, or the like.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production includes a production operation by an arbitrary production object such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. It may be a thing. Further, for example, the difference in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, the difference in motion of the production model (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), displayed on the image display device 5 The image mode of the re-variation effect is made different depending on the difference in the movement of the character image (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.), or the character display instead of the character image is displayed on the image display device 5. It is also possible to change the effect mode in the re-variation effect by changing or changing the display of the background image. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol which is one of the pseudo consecutive chances is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R or the game effect lamp 9 The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by the effect operation of any effect object such as the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying a message as an image, outputting sound, etc. As described above, there is a possibility that a variable display with a variable display result of “big hit” may be put on hold by a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative pattern. There may be a case where a continuous performance is announced in advance.

  In the continuous effect, the operation effect of the stick controller 30 is executed during the variation display of the decorative symbols. In this operation effect, an operation promotion effect is performed in which a character image symbol representing the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” ornament symbol display area 5CM, and predetermined sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Is called. It should be noted that the pattern of the character image representing the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 may be set in advance in an array of decorative patterns that change in the “middle” decorative pattern display area 5CM. . During the execution of this operation promotion effect, in response to the player performing a tilting operation on the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30, the tilting operation is performed with reference to the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM. The temporary stop symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area is changed, and the continuous effect appearance is displayed. By changing the symbol, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of combinations of coin symbols is displayed, so that it is predicted that the continuous effect will be continued next time. When the variable display whose variable display result is “big hit” is not suspended, even if the temporary stop symbols displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas other than the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM are changed, It is only necessary to prevent a predetermined number of coin symbols (four in the present embodiment) from being displayed.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as 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”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 15R non-probable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be determined in the special symbol game as the 15R big hit symbol, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, among decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8” that are variably displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT in the image display device 5. Any one of the decorative symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like. Anything is acceptable. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the 15R uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach production is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a “non-probable change” variable display mode when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is also “15R non-probable change”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probability change”, the game is controlled to the 15R big hit gaming state, and when the 15R big hit state is finished, the time reduction state is controlled.

  In the special game, the special symbol that shows the number of “5” that is the 15R probability variation big hit symbol out of the special symbol that becomes the 15R big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, or “7” that becomes the 16R big hit symbol When a special symbol indicating a number is stopped and displayed, a reach effect similar to the case where the jackpot type is “15R non-probability” is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being reached. After the event has been executed, or after a reach effect that is different from the case where the big hit type is “15R non-probable change” is executed, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. . Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5 is “1”. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the odd numbers“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”is displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT, etc. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. In the case where there are only three types of decorative symbols, one number symbol, blank symbol, and fruit symbol, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is a 15R non-probable big hit symbol, the numeric symbol is on one effective line. It suffices to stop and display them all together. On the other hand, when the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is either the 15R probability variable big hit symbol or the 16R probability variable big hit symbol, the numerical symbols may be stopped and displayed on a plurality of active lines or all nine symbols may be displayed. The fruit symbols may be stopped and displayed together in the decorative symbol display area 5LT. Furthermore, all nine decorative symbols are displayed only when the symbol is a 16R probability variable big hit symbol so that it can be discriminated whether the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is a 15R probability variable big hit symbol or a 16R probability variable big hit symbol. In the area 5LT or the like, numerical symbols and fruit symbols may be stopped and displayed together.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 15R probability variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the variable probability big hit combination is stopped and displayed. Is included in the variable display mode of “probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The jackpot type in this case is said to be “15R probability variation”. In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game becoming the 16R jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed symbol symbol of the variable variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. The mode is also included in the variable display mode of “probability change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. The jackpot type in this case is “16R probability variation”.

  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. 4 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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, 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 main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 5A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, 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 variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the nine decoration symbol display areas 5LT in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. is there. 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.

  In this embodiment, the first and second variation start commands and the variation pattern designation command are prepared as separate production control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result will be “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result will be “big hit”. Corresponding to the big hit type determination result of 15R non-probable big hit with "15R non-probable change", 15R probable big hit with "15R probable change", or 16R probable big hit with "16R probable change" Different EXT data is set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R uncertain change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “15R probability change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “16R probability change”.

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

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in each of the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT 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 corresponding to whether the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the time-short state. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is a normal state, and the command 9501H is a highly accurate and high-speed control in which the gaming state is a probabilistic state and time-shortening control or high opening control is performed. The second gaming state designation command corresponding to the state, and the command 9502H is the third gaming state designation command corresponding to the high probability low base state (latency probability changing) in which the gaming state is the probability changing state and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed. The command 9503H may be a fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the short-time state.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determined result. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermination result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. In the big prize opening notification command or the big prize opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to, for example, the number of rounds executed in the 15R big hit state or 16R big hit state (for example, “1” to “16”). Is done. In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Or, in the big hit gaming state, it is a period in which the grand prize opening is in an open state, a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state, or the number of times that the big prize opening is in an open state Different rendering operations may be executed according to (the number of rounds executed).

  The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. Alternatively, in the jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command. .

  The command B1XXH is a first special symbol display 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 is generated. This is a first start slot winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 4A is established. The command B2XXH is based on the fact 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 has occurred, and the second special symbol is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the display device 4B is established.

  In this embodiment, the first start opening winning designation command notifies a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the first start winning that is the time of detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening. It is also used as an effect control command. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command for notifying a determination result using predetermined numerical data at the time of the second start winning place, which is a time of detecting a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. Also used as

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5C, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, a predetermined determination numerical value (used for determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” ( For example, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the variable display result corresponding to the “big hit” (for example, the special figure display result of the “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table 130). Different EXT data is set depending on whether or not it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” based on the assigned decision value). More specifically, the commands B100H and B101H and the commands B200H and B201H notify that the determination that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” has not been made, while the commands B102H and B202H are variable. When it is determined that the display result is determined to be “big hit”, the “big win determination at winning” is notified.

  Further, in the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, when the variable display result is “losing”, a predetermined variable display determining numerical value (for example, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is set). Whether or not it is determined to be a specific variation pattern based on a determination value (for example, a determination value included in a specific pattern common range) corresponding to a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach). Different EXT data is set in accordance with. More specifically, the command B100H and the command B200H indicate “outside the specific pattern common range” when it is not determined that the random value MR3 is outside the specific pattern common range and determined to be the specific variation pattern. On the other hand, the command B101H and the command B201H notify “within a specific pattern common range” when it is determined that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range and determined to be the specific variation pattern. . As shown in FIG. 25, the specific pattern common range is a random value MR3 in which the fluctuation pattern is determined to be “super reach” depending on whether it is a normal time or a short time and the number of special figure reserved storage. Regardless of the range, the range of the random number MR3 in which the variation pattern is determined to be “super reach” regardless of the number of special-purpose reserved storage, regardless of whether it is normal or short-lived. Say. However, unlike FIG. 25, the range of the random number MR3 in which the variation pattern is determined to be “super reach” is, for example, in the range of 230 to 251 regardless of the normal time, short time, and the number of special reserved reserved numbers. May be. Further, the command B101H in which EXT data is set which notifies that the fluctuation pattern is any one of “non-reach”, “normal reach”, and “super reach” but does not specifically indicate which fluctuation pattern is present. In addition to the command B201H, the EXT data for specifying and notifying the variation pattern may be set in the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command.

  The command C0XXH displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 in an identifiable manner. This is a special figure reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number which is the total value with the reserved memory number. The special figure hold memory number notification command is executed when, for example, either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, or the special start game is executed when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Corresponding to the start or the like, following the transmission of either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command, the main board 11 sends it to the effect control board 12. The In the special figure hold storage number notification command, for example, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of hold data (for example, “0” to “8”) in the special figure hold storage unit 151A shown in FIG. As a result, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, or when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the special game is executed. Is received, the special figure pending storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the total number of pending data stored in the special figure pending storage unit 151A (the total pending storage number of variable display) is calculated. Can be identified.

  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. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control, so that the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes the following ( Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 6 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “15R uncertain change”, “15R positive change”, “15R positive change”, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. Random number values used for determining the value, for example, take values in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “1”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 7 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 symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-probability change” or “probability change” among the cases where the display result is “big hit”. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach variation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, fluctuation pattern PA4-2, fluctuation pattern PB4-1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, fluctuation pattern PA5-1, fluctuation A pattern PA5-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 8 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 7 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 8, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “reach”, the variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. The variation pattern PA1-1 associated in advance is included. The variation pattern type CA1-2 is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which variable display effects such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” are not executed because the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened. The associated variation pattern PA1-2 is included. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-run” or “slip” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The associated variation patterns PA1-3 and variation patterns PA1-4 are included.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) pseudo-relation” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of a reach combination, and includes a variation pattern PA2-1 and a variation pattern PA2-2 that are associated in advance. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, when the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, followed by normal reach, and when the reach effect ends, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach combination is displayed. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (lost) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern PB2-1 and a variation pattern PB2-2 that are associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA2-3 is a super-reach (super-reach α or super-reach β) after the decorative display variable display state is set to the reach state regardless of whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Is a variation pattern type of “super reach (losing)” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of a reach combination when the reach production ends, and a variation pattern PA3-1 and variation pattern PA3-2 associated in advance , Fluctuation pattern PB3-1 and fluctuation pattern PB3-2.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, but the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the jackpot combination is determined. It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” for deriving and displaying symbols, and includes a variation pattern PA4-1 and a variation pattern PA4-2 that are associated in advance. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and then the normal reach is involved. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern PB4-1 and a variation pattern PB4-2 that are associated in advance. The variation pattern type CA3-3 is used when the reach effect ends with the super reach after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state regardless of whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. Is a variation pattern type of “super reach” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative combination of jackpot combination, and previously associated variation pattern PA5-1, variation pattern PA5-2, variation pattern PB5-1, variation pattern PB5-2 is included.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 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. 9 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a numerical value (to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probabilistic state. (Determined value) is assigned to one of the special figure display results of “big hit” or “losing”. In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines that the jackpot type is “15R” based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled (predetermined). This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “15R probability change”, and “16R probability change”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “15R non-probable change”, “15R probability change”, “16R probability change”, and the like. .

  In the big hit type determination table 131, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15R big hit state or 16R big hit state, and after the end of the big hit gaming state This is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control the gaming state to the certain change state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type of “15R non-probable change” or “15R probability change” corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15R jackpot state, while the jackpot type of “16R probability change” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the table corresponds to the decision result that the 16R big hit state is controlled. Further, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “15R non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not performed in the probability change state, while the “15R probability change” or “16R probability change” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value assigned to indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”) as a value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (a jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10 and determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the execution mode of the round in the jackpot gaming state (the number of executions and the opening of the big prize opening) Time etc.) and whether or not to control to the probability variation state are determined collectively. In addition, these are not limited to what is determined collectively, You may make it each determine separately. For example, after determining the jackpot gaming state to be either the 15R jackpot state or the 16R jackpot state based on numerical data indicating a random number value for round determination, etc., a numerical value indicating the determination result or a random value for determining the probability variation control It may be determined whether or not to control the probability variation state based on data or the like. Then, when the big hit gaming state is determined to be the 16R big hit state, the decision to control to the probability change state may always be made. On the other hand, when the big hit gaming state is determined to be the 15R big hit state, whether or not to control the probability variation state may be determined according to numerical data indicating a random value for determining the probability variation control. Thus, instead of the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the round and the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control may be used. .

  Either or both of the execution mode of the round in the big hit gaming state (the number of executions, the opening time of the big prize opening, etc.) and whether or not to control the probability variation state, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It may be determined based on the numerical data shown. For example, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision value is determined for the determination result of whether the big hit gaming state is the 15R big hit state or the 16R big hit state. It may be assigned. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when a special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, a decision value is assigned to the decision result of “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It may be done. Alternatively, in the special figure display result determination table 130, when the special figure display result of “big hit” is obtained, the decision values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types, and the big hit type is determined using only the random value MR1. It may be determined.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal use) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (short and medium) 132C shown in FIG. 11 (C) is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. It is a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a comparison with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is made according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “15R uncertain variation”, “15R probability variation”, or “16R probability variation”. The numerical value (determined value) to be assigned is assigned to one of the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, or “16R probability change”, the decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. Is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types has been determined, there may be portions where determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, when the big hit type is “16R probability variation”, the determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type different from the case where the big hit type is “15R non-probability variation” or “15R probability variation”. . In this setting, when the big hit type becomes the 16R big hit state according to “16R probability change”, it is determined that the variation pattern type is different from the case of being controlled to the 15R big hit state. Reach production can be executed.

  In addition, when the big hit type is determined as “15R non-probability change”, “15R probability change”, or “16R probability change”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of a normal state, a probability change state, and a short-time state. Depending on the above, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the big hit type is determined as “15R non-probability change”, “15R probability change”, or “16R probability change”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of a normal state, a probability change state, and a short-time state. Accordingly, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132C are determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (medium time reduction) 132C is selected as a use table when time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed in a time reduction state or a probability change state, for example. When the time-shortening control is not performed in the probability variation state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B may be selected as the usage table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during short time) 132C, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to the number of special figure hold memories as the total hold memory number. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-3. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132C, determination values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the variation pattern types are different from each other. There is a part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. It should be noted that in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (medium time) 132C, there may be portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-short state, or the probability variation state.

  In this embodiment, by referring to either the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B or the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132C, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1- 3 or a variation pattern type CA2-1 to a variation pattern type CA2-3. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern type based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with reference to the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time medium) 132C, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 13 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. 13 includes a special figure hold storage unit 151A, a general figure hold storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit. 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The special figure storage unit 151A has a first start condition that is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning is generated. Is a game ball for holding data of a special figure game that has not been established (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The second start condition is satisfied by passing (entering) and a start winning is generated, but the second start condition is not satisfied (the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used) Hold data of special figure game) is stored. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port, and passes the game ball through (entry). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the disturbance for determining the variation pattern type extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition and the second start condition. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 or the like is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “8”). Note that a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is set in advance for each of the number of stored data based on winning at the first start winning opening and the number of stored data based on winning at the second starting winning opening. It only has to be defined.

  Further, in this embodiment, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port is also included in the hold data, and is associated with the hold number. It is stored in the figure holding storage unit 151A. As an example, the special figure reservation storage unit 151A receives “first” start opening data indicating a winning at the first starting winning opening or “second” starting opening data indicating a winning at the second starting winning opening. The game balls are stored in association with the hold numbers according to the winning order of each game ball.

  Note that the hold data based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the second start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold data based on the establishment of may be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is established for the special game corresponding to each holding data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order.

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> B stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151B associates the hold numbers with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and 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 balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In the step S15 of FIG. 20 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 21, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The ordinary symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the ordinary symbol process shown in step S16 of FIG. 20 in order to control the progress of the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. Instruct.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming the time reduction state or the probability change state and the time reduction control is started, while the time reduction control in the time reduction state or the probability change state is performed. Cleared in response to termination, etc., and turned off.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first start winning determination counter, a second start winning determination counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, and a total reserved memory number counter. , A short time counter, a round counter, etc. are provided.

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

  The first start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the first start port switch 22A is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal from the first start port switch 22A is ON, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the first start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has normally entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected. Judgment is made. In addition, the stored value in the first start winning determination counter is cleared when it is determined that the signal state in the first start winning signal is OFF or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The second start winning determination counter counts the number of times that it has been determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal that is the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B is ON. belongs to. For example, each time it is determined that the signal state in the second start winning signal from the second start port switch 22B is ON, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is incremented by one. When the stored value in the second start winning determination counter reaches a predetermined winning determination value, the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally detected. Is made. In addition, the stored value in the second start winning determination counter is cleared when the signal state in the second start winning signal is determined to be off, or when it is determined that the winning determination value has been reached. It may be initialized to “0”.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first special figure reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and corresponding to the increase or decrease of the first special figure reserved memory number Updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second special figure reserved memory number which is the number of reserved data corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second special figure reserved memory number is stored as a second reserved memory number count value, corresponding to the increase or decrease of the second special figure reserved memory number. Updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time reduction state. As an example, when the jackpot gaming state ends, data indicating the count initial value “70” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, for example, to control to end the time reduction state and shift to the normal state. It should be noted that the time reduction control may be terminated when the number of executions of the special figure game has reached a predetermined number even in the probability variation state. In this case, regardless of the big hit type buffer value, when the big hit gaming state is finished, after the count initial value is set in the hourly number counter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the special game is Every time it is completed, the time count count value may be updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction control may be terminated by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, “2” is set to the variable special figure designation buffer value. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the big hit type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. ”Is set to“ 1 ”for the jackpot type buffer value, and“ 2 ”is set to the jackpot type buffer value if the jackpot type is“ 16R probability variation ”.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 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. 4, 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. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring 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 an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (push-pull operation) to the trigger button 31A has been detected from the trigger sensor 35A, or a stick Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (tilting operation) to the operating rod 30A of the controller 30 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 is also connected. In addition, the effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting a drive control signal to the blower fan 33, wiring for transmitting a drive control signal to the vibration motor 34, and the like.

  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. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating each of the random value SR1 for determining the continuous effect execution and the random value SR2 for determining the continuous effect appearance pattern, It is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The random value SR1 for determining the execution of the continuous effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the continuous effect. As an example, the random value SR1 for determining the execution of continuous effects takes a value in the range of “1” to “400”.

  The random value SR2 for determining the continuous effect appearance pattern is a combination of coin symbols (that is, displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5LT of the image display device 5 in response to the operation of the stick controller 30 on the operation rod 30A in the continuous effect (that is, This is a random value used for randomly determining a continuous production output pattern). As an example, the random value SR2 for determining the continuous effect appearance pattern takes a value in the range of “1” to “300”.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 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 fluctuation 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. Data indicating the contents of control of various effects such as variable display operation of decorative symbols, effect display operations in reach production, operation effect operations in continuous production, or various effect display operations without variable display of decorative symbols, etc. It is composed of 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.

  FIG. 15A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 15A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the effect control process timer value that is a stored value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 shown in FIG. Thus, 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 effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, 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, an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation (tilting operation) for the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button 31A, and each operation is enabled. Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when detected, is included. In the operation detection control data, for example, when an effect operation using the stick controller 30 is executed, an effect of driving the vibration motor 34 built in the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 to vibrate the operation rod 30A. Data specifying operation control content and the like, and data specifying operation control content and the like of the staging operation that drives the blower fan 33 toward the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 may be included. Here, for example, an effect operation that vibrates the operating rod 30A by driving the vibration motor 34 and an effect operation that blows air toward the operating rod 30A by driving the blower fan 33 are, for example, an instruction operation (tilting) to the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 It is only necessary that the operation detection control data is set so as to be started in response to the fact that a predetermined operation action such as the detection of (operation) is detected effectively.

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

  FIG. 15B shows various rendering operations executed according to the content 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 an effect image such as an image or a background image in the display area 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 flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. By receiving an operation on the trigger button 31A of the stick controller 30 or the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 during the operation valid period specified by the detection control data, the contents of the presentation are determined, the driving of the blower fan 33 and the driving of the vibration motor 34 are performed. Control to determine the production contents. 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 control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols 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. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamps) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the light emitters 9 and the like, the blower fan 33, the vibration motor 34, and the like 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. 4, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 16A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 16A 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.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state in the display area of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. 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 in the display area 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, a winning determination result buffer 200 as shown in FIG. 16B is provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. In the winning determination result buffer 200, the contents of notification by the first starting opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 are stored. As an example, the determination result buffer 200 at the time of winning is associated with the storage number in the order of receiving the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command (game ball detection order), and “outside the specific pattern common range” ”,“ Within a specific pattern common range ”,“ determined per winning time ”, starting port information indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port, etc. Is stored as on-hold storage information.

  FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the continuous performance execution determination table 140 stored in the ROM 121. The continuous effect execution determination table 140 shown in FIG. 17 is a table referred to for determining whether or not to execute a continuous effect based on variable display hold data. In the continuous performance execution determination table 140, a numerical value to be compared with the random value SR1 for determining the continuous performance execution in accordance with the result of checking the stored content of the winning determination result buffer 200 (the winning determination result buffer storage content check result). (Determined value) is assigned to either “no continuous effect” that does not execute a continuous effect, or “with continuous effect” that executes a continuous effect. As a result of checking the contents of the winning determination result buffer storage, there is a determination result of “There is a determination per winning time” including the holding storage information indicating the determination per winning time, and there is no holding storage information indicating the determination per winning time, and a common pattern is common. “Outside specific pattern common range” indicating the result of determination “within specific pattern common range” including reserved storage information indicating the range and other cases (such as when all the stored storage information indicates outside the specific pattern common range) There is a judgment result.

  In the setting example of the continuous performance execution determination table 140 shown in FIG. 17, a portion to which the determined value is assigned so that the ratio determined when performing the continuous performance differs according to the determination result buffer storage content check result at the time of winning. There is. For example, when the winning determination result buffer storage content check result is “determination per winning time”, more decision values are assigned to “with continuous effect” than in the case of other check results. On the other hand, when the winning determination result buffer storage content check result is “There is determination per winning time”, the decision value assigned to “No continuous effect” is smaller than the other check results. Yes. Therefore, when the continuous effect is executed, the possibility that the stored storage information indicating the winning time determination is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 is higher than when the continuous effect is not executed. Thereby, when the continuous effect is executed, the expectation that the display result of the variable display that has been put on hold becomes “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is enhanced as compared with the case where the continuous effect is not executed.

  Further, in the setting example of the continuous performance execution determination table 140 shown in FIG. 17, the determination result storage number maximum value in the winning determination result buffer 200 (that is, the number of notification contents stored in the winning determination result buffer 200) is determined. Thus, there is a portion to which the determined value is assigned so that the ratio determined when performing the continuous performance is different. For example, when the determination result storage number maximum value is “4 or more”, more decision values than “1 to 3” are assigned to “with continuous effect”. On the other hand, when the determination result storage number maximum value is “4 or more”, the decision value assigned to “no continuous effect” is smaller than that in the case of “1 to 3”.

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the continuous effect appearance pattern determination table 142 stored in the ROM 121. The continuous effect appearance pattern determination table 142 shown in FIG. 18 uses any one of a plurality of patterns as the continuous effect output pattern used when the continuous effect is executed based on the random value SR2 for determining the continuous effect output pattern. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In the continuous production output pattern determination table 142, numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value SR2 for determining the continuous production output pattern are assigned to a plurality of continuous production output patterns.

  FIG. 19 shows a configuration example of the continuous effect appearance pattern table 142 stored in the ROM 121. The continuous effect appearance pattern table 142 shown in FIG. 19 is a table representing decorative symbols constituting the continuous effect output pattern. In the continuous effect appearance pattern table 142, combinations of decorative symbols such as nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT are assigned to a plurality of continuous effect output patterns. Specifically, “upper left symbol”, “middle upper symbol”, “upper right symbol”, “left middle symbol”, “middle symbol”, “right middle symbol”, “lower left symbol”, “middle lower symbol”, and "Lower right design" is a decoration of "upper left", "middle upper", "upper right", "middle left", "middle", "middle right", "lower left", "middle lower", and "lower right" The symbols displayed in the symbol display areas 5LT, 5CT, 5RT, 5LM, 5CM, 5RM, 5LB, 5CB, and 5RB, respectively. That is, the continuous effect appearance pattern HSP1 shown in FIG. 19 includes characters representing a total of three coins of the decorative symbol display areas 5RT, 5LM, and 5RM of “upper right”, “middle left”, and “middle right”. An image is assigned. In addition, the continuous effect appearance pattern HSP2 includes images of four coins in total, that is, decorative pattern display areas 5RT, 5LM, 5RM, and 5RB of “upper right”, “middle left”, “middle right”, and “lower right”. Assigned. Further, in the continuous effect appearance pattern HSP3, there are a total of the “upper left”, “upper right”, “middle left”, “middle right”, and “lower left” decorative symbol display areas 5LT, 5RT, 5LM, 5RM, and 5LB. Five coin images are assigned. In this embodiment, for the sake of simplicity, it has been described that the number of coin images assigned to the continuous effect outcome patterns HSP1 to HSP3 is different, but the symbol in the specific decorative symbol display area is a coin. In order to prevent the number of coin images from being specified depending on whether or not the image has been changed to the design of the image, the number of coin images to be assigned is the same, and the continuous effect appearance is different in the decorative design display area to which the coin image is assigned. It is preferable to prepare a plurality of patterns.

  In the setting example of the continuous effect appearance pattern determination table 142 shown in FIG. 18, the determined values are assigned so that the ratio of the determined continuous effect output pattern differs according to the determination result buffer storage content check result at the time of winning. There is a part. For example, when the winning determination result buffer storage content check result is “There is a determination per winning time”, a smaller decision value than the other check results is a continuous effect output composed of only three coin symbols. It is assigned to the eye pattern (that is, an outcome pattern in which continuous production cannot be continued) “HSP1”. On the other hand, when the determination result buffer storage content check result at the time of winning is “There is a determination per winning time”, the determination value assigned to the outcome pattern “HSP2” composed of four coin symbols is the other check More than the result. Furthermore, the winning pattern “HSP3” composed of five coin symbols is assigned only when the winning determination result buffer storage content check result is “There is a determination per winning time”. Therefore, when the on-hold storage information indicating the winning time determination is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, the four coin symbols are easily aligned in the operation effect using the stick controller 30. As a result, when the outcomes composed of four coin symbols are aligned, the expectation that the display result in the variable display that has been put on hold becomes “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is enhanced, as compared with the case where it is not so. It is done.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, an operation detection signal transmitted from the trigger sensor 35A, the push sensor 35B, the tilt direction sensor unit 32, or the like. An input port for capturing signals and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 are configured. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a drive control signal transmitted to the blower fan 33, a drive control signal transmitted to the vibration motor 34, and the like are output.

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

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

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs 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. 20 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port 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. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 20 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 22 and 23 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first reads input port data stored in a predetermined input port register (step S201 in FIG. 22). Here, the input port register is a register in which, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal at an input port included in the I / O 105 is stored. In this embodiment, the input port data stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / ON) of the first start winning signal that becomes the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A. ) And the input port data stored in the bit number [1] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / OFF) of the second start winning signal that becomes the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B. ON).

  It is determined whether or not the bit value [1] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S202). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S202; Yes), the second start winning determination count value that is the stored value of the second start winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, Update so as to count up by adding 1 (step S203). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S202 (step S202; No), the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S204).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S204, it is determined whether or not the bit value in the bit number [0] of the input port register read in step S201 is “1” (step S205). At this time, if the bit value is “1” (step S205; Yes), the first start winning determination count value that is the stored value of the first starting winning determination counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is, for example, It is updated so as to count up by adding 1 (step S206). On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in step S205 (step S205; No), the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0”. (Step S207).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S206 and S207, it is determined whether or not the first start winning determination count value has reached a predetermined determination value (for example, “2”) predetermined as a winning determination value. (Step S208). At this time, if the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S208; Yes), the starting port buffer value that is the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1” is set (step S209). Also, the first start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S210).

  If the first start winning determination count value has not reached the winning determination value in step S208 (step S208; No), a valid game ball winning in the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A. In response to this, it is determined whether or not the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211). At this time, if the second start winning determination count value does not reach the winning determination value (step S211; No), a valid game ball winning to the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B. In response to the absence, the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value (step S211; Yes), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S212). Further, the second start winning determination counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S213).

  After executing one of the processes of Steps S210 and S213, the CPU 103 reads the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (Step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”) (step S215 in FIG. 23). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 22 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value. The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the one special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. When it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 22 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the two special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

  Thus, when the read value has not reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; No), 1 is added to the reserved storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S216). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value. Then, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the total pending storage number count value that is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter that indicates the total pending storage number that is the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number ( Step S217).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S217, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the variation pattern Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for type determination is extracted (step S218). Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted in this way is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit 151A, whereby each random value is stored (step S219). At this time, the start port buffer value is also included in the hold data as start port data, and is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151A.

  After the random number is stored in step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Subsequently, 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. Is set (step S221). The reserved memory count 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.

  When the read value has reached the upper limit value in step S215 (step S215; Yes), after executing the process of step S221, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2”. Determination is made (step S222). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S222; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S223), and then FIG. The process proceeds to step S211 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (step S222; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S224). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 22 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. After executing the processing of steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. 22, the processing of step S223 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “1” in step S222, and then the processing of step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. Then, when it is determined in step S211 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing of steps S212 to S214 shown in FIG. 22 is executed, and then steps S215 to S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, and then 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. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number determination process executed in step S220 of FIG. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal process (step S110 in FIG. 21, FIG. 26) described later. It is determined whether or not to control, and the type of jackpot is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process in step S220 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is specified in advance whether or not the special figure display result is the random value MR1 determined to be “big hit” and whether or not the random value MR3 is determined to the specific variation pattern with super reach. As a result, before the variable display of the decorative symbol 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 a specific variation pattern with super reach. Based on the prediction result, it is possible to determine whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first identifies a special figure display result corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S218 of FIG. (Step S401). For example, in the process of step S401, the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set in the usage table. Here, when setting to the use table, for example, the storage address (head address) of the table data in the ROM 101 may be set to a table pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Subsequently, by referring to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in the use table, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” according to the random value MR1 extracted in step S218. Identified. More specifically, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is compared with the determined value stored in the special figure display result determination table 130, and the special figure display to which the determined value matching the random value MR1 is assigned. Specify whether the result is a “big hit”. Here, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” with reference to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short-time state in the special figure display result determination table 130. It may be specified whether or not. The numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 extracted in step S218 of FIG. 23 by the processing of step S401 is a determination numerical value for which the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. It is determined whether or not.

  Following the processing of step S401, it is determined whether or not the specified special figure display result is a “big hit” (step S402). At this time, if the specified special figure display result is “big hit” (step S402; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S403). When the start port buffer value is “1” (step S403; “1”), a command B102H (FIG. 5A and FIG. 5A) serving as a first start port winning designation command for notifying “winning time determination”. C)) is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S404), and the random number determination process at the time of winning is completed. On the other hand, if the starting port buffer value is “2” in step S403 (step S403; “2”), a command B202H (second starting port winning designation command for notifying “winning time determination”) ( After setting for transmitting the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (see FIGS. 5A and 5C) (step S405), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S402 (step S402; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type extracted in step S218 in FIG. 23 is the specific pattern. It is determined whether it is within the common range (step S406). Here, in the setting example of the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 11B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132C shown in FIG. Regardless of the number of reserved memories, if the random value MR3 for determining the special figure variation pattern type is within the range of “230” to “251”, a variation pattern involving at least super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is present. The included variation pattern type CA2-3 is determined. Therefore, in the process of step S406, for example, as shown in FIG. 25, if the random value MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251”, it may be determined that it is within the specific pattern common range. That is, the CPU 103 matches the random value with any of the same determined values “230” to “251” set as at least a part of the determined value corresponding to the variation pattern type CA2-3 including the variation pattern with super reach. By determining whether or not to perform, it is possible to determine whether or not to determine a variation pattern with super reach.

  When it is determined in step S406 that the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern common range (step S406; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S407). ). When the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S407; “1”), the command B101H (FIG. 5A and FIG. 5A) serving as the first starting port winning designation command for notifying “within a specific pattern common range” is sent. (See (C)) is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S408), and the random number determination process at the time of winning is completed. On the other hand, if the starting port buffer value is “2” in step S407 (step S407; “2”), the command B201H serving as the second starting port winning designation command notifying “within a specific pattern common range” is sent. (See FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (C)) is set to transmit from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S409), and the winning random number determination process ends.

  When it is determined in step S406 that the random value MR3 is outside the specific pattern common range (step S406; No), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S410). ). When the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S410; “1”), a command B100H (FIG. 5A) serving as a first starting port winning designation command for notifying “outside the specific pattern common range”. (See (C)) is set for transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S411), and the random number determination process at the time of winning is finished. On the other hand, if the starting port buffer value is “2” in step S410 (step S410; “2”), the command B200H serving as the second starting port winning designation command for notifying “outside the specific pattern common range” is notified. (See FIGS. 5 (A) and 5 (C)) is set to transmit from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S412), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the process of step S401, the special figure display result determination table 130 refers to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. , It is specified whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. On the other hand, a change in the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be predicted, and the table data referred to in the special figure display result determination table 130 may be switched based on the prediction result. As an example, in the case where the probability variation control is continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, when it is determined in step S402 that the special figure display result is decided as “big hit”, FIG. By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10 based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 extracted in step S218, the jackpot type is “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”. ”Or“ 16R probability change ”is determined. When it is determined that the big hit type is not “15R uncertain change” but “15R probability change” or “16R probability change”, the probability change determination flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is set to the on state. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “15R non-probable change”, the probabilistic change determination flag is cleared and turned off. In step S401, it is determined whether the probability change determination flag is on or off. At this time, if the probability change determination flag is ON, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” by referring to the table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the probable change state in the special figure display result determination table 130. Specify whether or not. On the other hand, when the probability change determination flag is OFF, the special figure display result determination table 130 may refer to table data corresponding to the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the short time state. When such a process is executed, the normal state corresponds to the case where the game state when the special figure game based on the hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 151A is started is the probability change state. It is possible to specify the special figure display result using the table data in which the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the time-short state, and more accurately according to the actual gaming state Special display results can be specified.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 24, the determination based on the random value MR1 or the random value MR3 is performed in the process of step S402 or the process of step S406, and then the process of steps S403, S407, and S410 is performed. It is determined whether the buffer value is “1” or “2”. On the other hand, the determination based on the random number value MR1 or the random value MR3 may be performed after the start port buffer value is determined first.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 performs each of the following steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Execute the process.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether to start the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 151A. A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the finalized special symbol (big hit symbol, One of the lost symbols) is set. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns, processing for updating the value of the special figure process flag to “2”, and the like are included.

  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 the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. 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 change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is 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. At this time, you may make it set the frequency | count of making a special winning opening open, and the upper limit of the period which makes a special winning opening open. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to the 15R big hit state corresponding to “15R non-probable change” or “15R positive change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. Is set to “15”, and the number of times of opening of the big winning opening (maximum value of the number of opening of the large winning opening) is set to “15”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to the 16R big hit state corresponding to “16R probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. Then, the maximum value of the number of times of winning the big prize opening is set to “16”. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Includes a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the state from the open state to the closed state, and a process for updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6”. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  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, it is determined whether the number of executions of the round 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. Processing for updating the special figure process flag value to “4” when there is not, processing for setting a special jackpot end designation command when the maximum number of winning a prize opening is reached, A process of updating the value to “7” is included.

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

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the special data is stored as the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the special figure storage unit 151A. The random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the starting port data are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S232, for example, the total pending storage count value is decremented by 1 and updated, so that the total pending storage count is updated by 1, and the reservation number is stored in the special figure storage unit 151A. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 and the like stored in the entries lower than “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). . At this time, it is determined whether the starting port indicated by the starting port data included in the hold data read in step S232 is the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the first start winning opening (step S234; "1"), for example, by subtracting the first reserved memory number count value and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory is obtained. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S235). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “1” (step S236).

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the second start winning opening (step S234; "2"), for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory, etc. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S237). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S236 and S238, a special table is used as a usage table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “lost”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this manner, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “big hit” or “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” in accordance with which of the determined values assigned to each special figure display result of “” (step S240). At this time, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241).

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big win 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, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determining random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “15R uncertain change”, “15R positive change”, “16R”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change”, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “15R non-probability change”, “15R probability change”, or “16R probability change” (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 jackpot type is “15R uncertain variation”, the jackpot type buffer value is “0”, “15R probability variation” is “1”, and “16R probability variation” is “2”. .

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244, One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15R non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the 15R non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15R probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” that becomes the 15R probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. According to the determination result that the big hit type is “16R probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231, a predetermined demo display setting is performed (step S248), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating 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. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, or “16R probability change”. (Step S263).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON, the time reduction state or the probability change state is determined. In step S264, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is performed. At this time, when the time is not short (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Set (step S265). On the other hand, when the time is short (step S264; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time) 132C is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. And set (step S266).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267). Here, in the process of step S267, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 11B and the loss variation pattern type determination table 132C shown in FIG. 11C, the special figure reservation storage number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In this case, more determination values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 than in the case where the number of special figure reservations stored is less than the predetermined number. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, when the number of special figure hold memory is “3” or more, the fluctuation pattern is compared with the case where the number of special figure hold memory is less than “3”. Compared to the case where many decision values are assigned to the type CA1-2, and the number of special figure hold memory is “6” or more, the special figure hold memory number is less than “6”. Thus, many decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (short time medium) 132C, when the special figure hold memory number is “1” or more, compared to the case where the special figure hold memory number is “0” less than “1”, When a large number of decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2, and the number of special figure hold memories is “2” or more, and the number of special figure hold memories is less than “2” In comparison, many decision values are assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2. The variation pattern type CA1-2 includes a variation pattern PA3-1, a variation pattern PA3-2, a variation pattern PB3-1, and a variation pattern PB3-2 with super reach, and a non-reach variation pattern with a short special pattern variation time. Variation pattern PA1-2 is included. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the special figure holding memory number when the start condition (first start condition or second start condition) is satisfied is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. The variation pattern type is determined using a decision value in which the number of decision values corresponding to the variation pattern PA1-2 is set larger than when the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number. As a result, the average special figure fluctuation time can be varied according to the number of special figure hold memories when the start condition is satisfied, and particularly when the number of special figure hold memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, It is possible to prevent the situation in which the operation rate of variable display is lowered as much as possible by shortening the fluctuation time.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269). The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize What is extracted at the time of starting winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the mouth and the second starting winning opening is detected is stored as the hold data in the special figure holding storage unit 151A together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3. Also good.

  In the process of step S269, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S269, regardless of the result of determination of the variation pattern type in step S267, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). After that, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When such setting in step S272 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 20 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 28 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. 28, first, the CPU 103 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; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) set in advance as the special figure confirmation display time is set (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), 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 symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed 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 step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. 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 big 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 specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the big hit start specifying 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 processing in step S302, processing for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-shortening flag to turn it off, processing for clearing the time-shortening counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special figure game for which the time reduction control is executed, etc. May be executed. 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), it is determined whether or not the time shortening control or the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state is ended (step S304). For example, in the process of step S304, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by subtracting 1 for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the short-time end determination value, the time-shortening control or the high opening control in the probability changing state or the short-time state may be ended by clearing the short-time flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S304 may be ended. When the gaming state is a probable change state, the time reduction control or the high opening control is continued until the next variable display result is “big hit” or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. Also good. Alternatively, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the time reduction control may be terminated by the process of step S304. On the other hand, for the probability variation control, until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or further predetermined It may be continued until the number of special figure games is executed.

  In the process of step S304, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation control termination determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and probability variation control termination determination stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance is performed. It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is ended by referring to the table or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S304, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control is determined (predetermined), for example, in step S240 shown in FIG. It may be executed before.

  After executing the process of step S304, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S305), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 21, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). The big hit type is identified as “15R uncertain change”, “15R probability change”, or “16R probability change”. At this time, it is determined whether or not it is a 15R non-probable variation big hit corresponding to the case where the identified big hit type is “15R non-probable variation” (step S323).

  If it is determined in step S323 that the 15R non-probable big hit has been made (step S323; Yes), a setting for starting control for changing the gaming state to the time-saving state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game executable in the time reduction state to the time reduction counter Set to. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “15R probability change” or “16R probability change” (step S323; No), setting for starting the control to change the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state. Further, even when the probability variation state is set, a count initial value may be set in the time reduction counter corresponding to the upper limit value of the special game in which the time reduction control is performed.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S324 and S325, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the jackpot end process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 30 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 an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. 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, About the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the rendering model, the driving operation of the blower fan 33 and the vibration motor 34, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 etc. Is done.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and 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 shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIGS. 31 and 32 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in step S74 of FIG. 30 as the command analysis process. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501). For example, the effect control command received on the side of the effect control board 12 is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads the command stored in the effect control command receiving buffer and stores the contents. It is only necessary that the received effect control command can be specified by checking.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501; Yes), display update setting corresponding to the first starting opening winning is set (step S502). For example, in the process of step S502, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start prize storage display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 passes through the first start prize opening (enters). In accordance with the establishment of the first start condition by the detection of the gaming ball, the display setting for changing to the blue display may be performed.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the second starting opening winning designation command has been received (step S503). At this time, if it is determined that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S503; Yes), display update corresponding to the second starting opening winning is set (step S504). For example, in the process of step S504, one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start prize storage display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 passes through the second start prize opening (enters). The display setting for changing to the red display may be performed in accordance with the establishment of the second start condition by the detection of the gaming ball.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S502 and S504, the notification contents by the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command are stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, the EXT data of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is used as reserved storage information, and the beginning of the empty entry in the winning determination result buffer 200 By setting to, the stored storage information may be stored. At this time, the start opening information corresponding to the MODE data of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command is also included in the hold storage information and set at the head of the empty entry in the winning determination result buffer 200. Just do it.

  When the process of step S505 is executed, the determination result storage number maximum value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S506). For example, in the process of step S506, 1 is added to the determination result storage number maximum value by adding 1 to the determination result storage count value that is the stored value of the determination result storage counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. What should I do? The determination result storage counter is for counting the number of the stored information stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, and is notified by the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command. The maximum value of the storage number associated with the determination result stored in the result buffer 200 can be specified by the determination result storage count value.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determination result storage number maximum value is 2 or more (step S507). At this time, if it is determined that the determination result storage number maximum value is smaller than 2 (step S507; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution of the command analysis process. If it is determined in step S507 that the determination result storage number maximum value is 2 or more (step S507; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the continuous effect execution flag is cleared or not. (Step S508). At this time, if it is determined that the continuous effect execution flag is in the ON state (step S508; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution of the command analysis process. The continuous effect execution flag is set to the on state in response to the start of the continuous effect, and is set to the off state in response to the end of the continuous effect.

  If it is determined in step S508 that the continuous effect execution flag is in the off state (step S508; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 checks the notification content stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 (step S509). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random effect SR1 for determining the continuous effect execution from the random number circuit 124 of FIG. 4 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S510). Based on the stored contents of the winning determination result buffer 200 checked in step S509, the random value SR1 extracted in step S510, and the determination result storage number maximum value updated in step S506, FIG. By referring to the continuous production execution determination table 140, it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous production (step S511).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the continuous effect is determined in step S511 (step S512). At this time, if it is determined that the execution of the continuous effect is not performed (step S512; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the execution of the command analysis process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the execution of the continuous effect is determined (step S512; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 counts the value of the continuous effect counter for counting the remaining number of executions of the operation effect in the continuous effect. Is set to the determination result storage number maximum value (step S513), the continuous effect execution flag is set to the on state (step S514), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S503; No), whether a variation start command such as a first variation start command or a second variation start command has been received. Is determined (step S515). At this time, if it is determined that a variation start command has been received (step S515; Yes), for example, a variation start command reception flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like is set to an on state (step S516), and a prize is awarded. The stored contents of the time determination result buffer 200 are shifted (step S517). For example, in the winning determination result buffer 200, the on-hold storage information stored in association with the storage number “1” is deleted, and the entries lower than the storage number “1” (for example, the storage numbers “2” to “8”). "Pending storage information stored in the entry corresponding to") is shifted upward by one entry. Then, for example, by subtracting 1 from the determination result storage count value, the determination result storage number maximum value is updated to be subtracted by 1 (step S518), and the command analysis processing is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S515 that the change start command has not been received (step S515; No), after setting is performed according to another command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 (step S519). ), The command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 30 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

  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 starts variable display of decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. And a process for updating the value of the effect process flag to “1”. Note that the variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 5 based on whether a variation pattern designation command or the like from the main board 11 is received. Or the value of the production process flag may be updated to “1”.

  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 or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols and other various presentation operations, the process of determining finalized decorative symbols and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display results, etc. The process of updating the value of “2” to “2” is included.

  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. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. After performing such effect control, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” in response to the reading of the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative design from the effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation. The

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This variable display stop process is a complete stop display (derivation) of a finalized symbol as a final stop symbol that becomes a variable display result of a decorative symbol in response to reception of a symbol finalization designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Display). Alternatively, in response to the end code being read out from the special-figure fluctuation effect control pattern, the finalized design may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. In addition, the variable display stop process is based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. Includes a process for determining whether or not is started. When the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while when the variable display result corresponds to “losing”, the big hit gaming state is not started, The effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11. . When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. 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 in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, 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 becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S531). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S531; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is then determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S532).

If it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S532; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S533).
As an example, in the process of step S533, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the upper left fixed 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. Further, by referring to a predetermined upper left fixed symbol determination table, the upper left fixed symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “upper left” decorative symbol display area 5LT in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. In addition, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the lower left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined lower left determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, the lower left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “lower left” decorative symbol display area 5LB in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, depending on the setting in the lower left determined symbol determination table, etc., the symbol number of the lower left determined symbol may be different from the symbol number of other symbols (specifically, the upper left determined symbol) that are stopped and displayed on the active line. It is good to be determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left middle fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined left middle fixed symbol determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, the left middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “left middle” decorative symbol display area 5LM in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.
Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the upper right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined upper right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the upper right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “upper right” decorative symbol display area 5RT in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbols of the other symbols (specifically, the upper left determined decorative symbol and the lower left fixed decorative symbol) whose symbol number of the upper right determined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line due to the setting in the upper right determined symbol determination table or the like. It may be determined differently from the number. Also, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the lower right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined lower right determined symbol determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, the lower right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “lower right” decorative symbol display area 5RB in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, depending on the setting in the lower right determined symbol determination table, the symbol number of the lower right determined ornament symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line. And the symbol number of the upper right determined decorative symbol) may be determined so as to be different. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined middle right determined symbol determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, the left middle fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right middle” decorative symbol display area 5RM in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the lower left determined decorative symbol is different from the symbol number of other symbols (specifically, the left middle fixed decorative symbol) that are stopped and displayed on the active line due to the setting in the lower left determined symbol determination table or the like. As such, it may be determined.
Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle upper determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined middle upper determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the determination table or the like, the middle upper determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle upper” decorative symbol display area 5CT in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Also, numerical data indicating random values for determining the lower and middle determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and predetermined middle and lower determined symbols determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, the middle and lower determined decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “middle and lower” decorative symbol display area 5CB in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are determined. At this time, the symbol number of the other symbols (specifically, the middle upper determined decorative symbol) in which the symbol number of the middle lower determined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line due to the setting in the middle lower determined symbol determination table, etc. May be determined differently. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the center determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined center determined 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 middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When it is determined in step S532 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S532; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S534). As an example, in the process of step S534, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining an effective line on which a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is displayed is extracted by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, by referring to a predetermined effective line determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, one or a plurality of effective lines are selected from the eight effective lines. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the both ends determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined both ends determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to, etc., they are stopped and displayed together in the decorative symbol display area on the “left” side and “right” side or “upper” side and “lower” side (that is, both ends) on the selected active line. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. On the other hand, the confirmed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display area other than the selected active line may be determined by the same processing as the processing in step S533.

  When it is determined in step S531 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S531; No), a re-lottery effect or a probable change promotion effect is performed in response to the special figure display result being “big hit”. Settings for execution are performed (step S535). In the process of step S535, for example, it is determined whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect by referring to a re-lottery determination table prepared in advance. In the re-lottery determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value for determining the re-lottery effect execution may be assigned to the determination result of whether to execute the re-lottery effect. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the re-lottery determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the re-lottery effect execution determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. A determination is made as to whether or not to execute a re-lottery effect. Further, for example, by referring to a probability variation promotion determination table prepared in advance, it is determined whether or not to execute a probability variation promotion effect. In the probability variation promotion determination table, multiple probability variation promotion effect patterns prepared according to the combination of probability variation promotion effects to be executed during the jackpot gaming state or at the end of the jackpot gaming state are compared with random numbers for determining the probability variation promotion effect. As long as a numerical value (determined value) is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the probability change promotion determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value for the probability change promotion effect determination extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. It is determined whether or not the promotion effect is to be executed, and the probability variation promotion effect pattern when it is executed is determined.

  After the process of step S535 is executed, a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S536). As an example, in the process of step S536, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining an effective line on which a final stop symbol constituting a jackpot combination is displayed is extracted by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. Then, by referring to a predetermined effective line determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, one or a plurality of effective lines are selected from the eight effective lines. Next, numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined big hit determination symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the three decorative symbol display areas on the selected active line are determined. On the other hand, the confirmed decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the decorative design display area other than the selected active line may be determined by the same processing as the processing in step S533.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S533, S534, and S536, settings for performing other effect control during variable display are performed (step S537). For example, in the process of step S537, when a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” or “slip” is executed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, these are executed. In the variable display effect, a decorative design or the like to be temporarily stopped is determined.

  Subsequent to the process in step S537, the effect control CPU 120 executes a continuous effect setting process for executing the continuous effect setting process (step S538). Next, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S539). 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. Further, for example, based on the setting by the process of step S537, any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared for executing a variable display effect and a continuous effect may be selected and set as a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S539, 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 S540). . And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S541). 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 S539 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation | variation of a decoration symbol in each of nine decoration symbol display areas 5LT provided in the display area of the image display apparatus 5. FIG. 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 S542), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the continuous effect setting process executed in step S538 of FIG. In the continuous effect setting process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the continuous effect execution flag is on (step S551). If it determines with a continuous production | presentation execution flag being an OFF state at this time (step S551; No), CPU120 for presentation control will complete | finish a continuous production | presentation setting process. If it is determined in step S551 that the continuous effect execution flag is in the on state (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 decrements (decrements) the continuous effect counter by 1 (step S552). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the continuous effect counter is “0” (step S553). At this time, if it is determined that the value of the continuous effect counter is “0” (step S553; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 turns off the continuous effect execution flag (step S554), and then sets the continuous effect setting. The process ends.

  If it is determined in step S553 that the value of the continuous effect counter is not “0” (step S553; No), the temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped during the operation promotion effect is changed to the symbol in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM. Is determined to be a character image representing the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30, and the decorative symbol temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display area other than the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM is processed in step S533. The same process is performed (step S555). As an example, in the process of step S555, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and predetermined data stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. The decorative symbol may be determined by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table for the operation promotion effect.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for determining the continuous effect execution pattern from the random number circuit 124 of FIG. 4 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 (step S556). Then, the CPU 120 for effect control, based on the storage contents of the winning determination result buffer 200 checked in step S509 in FIG. 32 and the random value SR2 extracted in step S556, the continuous effect appearance in FIG. By referring to the pattern determination table 142, the continuous effect appearance pattern is determined (step S557). In the process of step S557, if the value of the continuous effect counter is a value other than “0”, one of the continuous effect output patterns HSP2 and HSP3 is determined, and the value of the continuous effect counter is “0”. In some cases, if the notification content “determination per winning time” is not stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, the continuous effect output pattern HSP1 is determined. Either the outcome pattern HSP2 or HSP3 may be determined. Even when the value of the continuous effect counter is a value other than “0”, the notification content “determination per winning time” is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 than when it is not stored. May be determined to be the continuous production output pattern HSP3 at a high rate. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous effect setting end flag to the on state (step S558), and then ends the execution of the continuous effect setting process. The continuous effect setting end flag is set to the on state in response to the determination of the temporary stop symbol for the operation promotion effect and the determination of the continuous effect output pattern, and is set to the off state in response to the end of the operation effect. The

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 updates (for example, subtracts 1) the effect control process timer value (step S561), and then uses the updated effect control process timer value as the effect control pattern. In comparison with the production control process timer determination value shown, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S562). At this time, if it does not match any of the timer determination values (step S562; No), the variable display effect process ends.

  If the timer determination value matches with the timer determination value in step S562 (step S562; Yes), the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, and the like) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. The lamp control data, a part or all of the operation detection control data) or the end code is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern match the effect control process timer value in step S562, the plurality of effect controls stored in association with the matched timer determination values. The execution data may be read in step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read in step S563 (step S564). At this time, when it is determined that it is not the end code (step S564; No), the effect operation control according to the effect control execution data read in step S563 is executed (step S565).

  For example, in the presentation operation control by the process of step S565, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and a command corresponding to the sound number data specified by the voice control data is issued. Of the transmission to the audio control board 13 and the output of the signal specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of them may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed). If done alone).

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S566), and then variable. The in-display effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect operation control process executed in step S565 of FIG. In the effect operation control process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the continuous effect execution flag is on (step S571). At this time, if it is determined that the continuous effect execution flag is in the OFF state (step S571; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process. If it is determined in step S571 that the continuous effect execution flag is in the on state (step S571; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the continuous effect setting end flag is in the on state (step S572). ). At this time, if it is determined that the continuous effect setting end flag is in the OFF state (step S572; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process. Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 37, in the production operation control process, the operation operation in the production operation control and the production operation corresponding to the variable display of the decorative design and the production during the variable display is also performed in addition to the execution timing of the continuous production. Corresponding production operation control is performed.

  If it is determined in step S572 that the continuous effect setting end flag is in the on state (step S572; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S562 that the effect control process timer value matches the timer determination value. Whether or not it is the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol is determined based on the type of the symbol (step S573). At this time, if it is determined that it is the temporary stop timing (step S573; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses the temporary stop symbol at the time of the operation promotion effect determined in step S555 of FIG. The variable display of the decorative symbols in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like is stopped (step S574). By executing the process of step S574, the decorative design of the character image representing the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is temporarily displayed in the “middle” decorative design display area 5CM. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect flag to the on state (step S575). The operation effect flag is set to the on state in response to the start of the operation effect, and is set to the off state in response to the end of the operation effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 initializes the value of the coin counter that counts the number of coin symbols displayed in the operation effect as “0” (step S576), and then ends the effect operation control process.

  If it is determined in step S573 that it is not the temporary stop timing of the decorative symbol (step S573; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect flag is on (step S577). At this time, if it is determined that the operation effect flag is off (step S577; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process.

  If it is determined in step S577 that the operation effect flag is in the on state (step S577; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the timer determination value determined to match the effect control process timer value in step S562. Based on the type, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the operation effect (step S578). For example, the end timing of the operation effect is a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the operation effect. At this time, if it is determined that it is not the end timing of the operation effect (step S578; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the operation of the stick controller 30 based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the operating rod 30A has been tilted by the player (step S579). At this time, if it is determined that the tilt operation has not been performed (step S579; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process.

  If it is determined in step S579 that the tilting operation has been performed (step S579; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 detects the tilting direction of the operating rod 30A based on the operation detection signal transmitted from the tilting direction sensor unit 32. (Step S580). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the detected symbol in the decorative pattern display area in the tilt direction is a coin symbol in the continuous effect outcome pattern determined in step S557 in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has already been updated to a coin symbol in S582 (step S581). Here, the update means that the symbols in the decorative symbol display area corresponding to the tilt direction among the nine decorative symbol display areas 5L in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in step S574, are determined in step S557. It means to change according to the production output pattern. Even in the decorative symbol display area to which a coin symbol is assigned in the continuous effect appearance pattern, if the tilting operation is not performed in that direction, the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in step S574 is finally stopped as it is. A fixed stop is displayed as a symbol. For example, when the effect control CPU 120 detects that the tilt direction is the forward direction, the area next to the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM in the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in step S557 of FIG. It is determined whether or not the symbol in the “Nakagami” decorative symbol display area 5CT is a coin symbol. If it is not a coin symbol, it is not determined whether the symbol has already been updated. Further, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 detects that the tilt direction is the right direction, in the continuous effect output pattern determined in step S557 of FIG. 35, the area immediately to the right of the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM. It is determined whether or not the symbol in the “right middle” decorative symbol display area 5RM is a coin symbol. If it is a coin symbol, it is determined whether the symbol has already been updated. At this time, if the symbol in the tilt direction is not a coin symbol in the continuous effect outcome pattern determined in step S557 of FIG. 35 or has already been updated to a coin symbol (step S581; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Then, the execution of the production operation control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S579 that the symbol in the tilt direction is a coin symbol in the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in step S557 of FIG. 35 and has not yet been updated (step S581; No), the effect control CPU 120. Updates the symbol in the decorative pattern display area in the tilt direction to a coin symbol (step S582). For example, when the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in step S557 is “HSP3” shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 detects “in the middle” when detecting that the tilt direction is the diagonally forward right direction. The symbol in the “upper right” decorative symbol display area 5RT, which is the diagonally upper right area of the decorative symbol display area 5CM, is updated to a coin symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the coin counter by 1 (step S584). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the coin counter is equal to a predetermined value (step S585). This predetermined value is, for example, the value “4”, and is a threshold value used for determining whether or not to continue the continuous performance based on the number of coin counters. If the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in step S557 is “HSP3” shown in FIG. 19, the predetermined value may be “5”. At this time, if it is determined that the value of the coin counter is not equal to the predetermined value (step S585; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process.

  If it is determined in step S578 that it is the end timing of the operation effect (step S578; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous effect flag to the off state (step S586). This is because the effect control CPU 120 determines that the continuation of the continuous effect is stopped because the number of coin symbols displayed has not reached the predetermined value. When the predetermined value is “5”, it is determined whether or not the value of the coin counter is “4”. When the value of the coin counter has reached “4”, the process proceeds to step S586. What is necessary is just to make it progress to the process of step S587 mentioned later instead of a process. In this way, it is possible to continue the operation effect until five coin symbols are displayed while confirming the continuation of the continuous effect when four coin symbols are displayed.

  In step 585, after it is determined that the value of the coin counter is equal to the predetermined value (step S585), or after the processing of step S586 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect flag to the off state. Later (step S587), the continuous effect setting end flag is set to the off state (step S588). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display stop process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the variable display stop process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S591). At this time, if it is determined that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S591; Yes), the presentation control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. As a result, a final stop symbol as a definite ornament symbol that is a variable symbol display result is derived and displayed (step S592). If it is determined in step S591 that the symbol confirmation designation command has not been received (step S591; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. (Step S593). At this time, if it is determined that the jackpot start designation command has been received (step S593; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the jackpot display process. (Step S594), the variable display stop process is terminated. If it is determined in step S593 that no jackpot start designation command has been received (step S593; No), the effect control CPU 120 is a predetermined time after it is determined in step S591 that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received. It is determined whether or not the reception waiting time for the hit start designation command has elapsed (step S595). At this time, if it is determined that the reception waiting time has not elapsed (step S595; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display stop process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reception waiting time has elapsed (step S595; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the effect process flag and initializes the value to “0” ( Step S577), the variable display stop process is terminated.

  Next, an operation example 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 and MR3 extracted in step S218 of FIG. 23 when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, In S220, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process, the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is specified by the process of step S401. Then, in the process of step S402, it is determined whether or not the specified special figure display result is “big hit”. Accordingly, for the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 extracted in step S218 of FIG. 23 and stored in the special figure holding storage unit 151A in step S219, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”. It is determined whether it is a numerical value. When the identified special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S402; No), the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach is included in the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 by the processing of step S406. By determining whether or not it matches any of the determined values “230” to “251” corresponding to CA2-3, it is determined whether or not it is within the specific pattern common range.

  In accordance with the determination result in the winning random number determination process, the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 are determined. For example, when a game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening is detected and the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the steps S404, S408, and S411 are performed. A first start opening winning designation command for notifying one of “processing for winning a prize”, “within a specific pattern common range”, and “outside a specific pattern common range” is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board. 12 is set for transmission. Further, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the steps S405, S409, and S412 are performed. By any of the processes, a second start opening winning designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board for notifying one of “determination per winning time”, “within a specific pattern common range”, and “outside a specific pattern common range”. 12 is set for transmission.

  In the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S501 of FIG. 31 that the first start opening prize designation command has been received, or in step S503, it is determined that the second start opening prize designation command has been received. When this is done, the contents of the notification by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command are stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 by the process of step S505. In the winning determination result buffer 200, determination results such as “determination per winning time”, “within a specific pattern common range”, and “outside a specific pattern common range” are stored in association with the storage number.

  The random number SR1 extracted in step S510 when the winning determination result buffer 200 stores the notification (that is, the target) to be notified in advance stored in the second or later (step S507 in FIG. 32; Yes). Whether or not to execute the continuous effect is determined by the process of step S511 based on the numerical data indicating the above. If it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed (step S512; Yes), the operation effect is performed once during the variable display period of the decorative symbol, and the maximum number of times is the same as the determination result storage number maximum value. Repeated execution is started. Thereafter, before the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, the continuous effect appearance pattern is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S556 by the process of step S557 in FIG. When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped by the temporary stop symbol composed of the character image representing the stick controller 30 by the process of step S574 of FIG. Thereafter, when the player's tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A is detected within a predetermined time (step S579; Yes), in the process of step S582, in the decorative symbol display area in the tilting direction of the operating rod 30A, the step of FIG. The symbols making up the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in S557 are derived and displayed. When at least four of the symbols displayed and displayed are coin symbols (step S585; Yes), the continuous effect is continuously executed, and when at most three of the symbols displayed and displayed are coin symbols. (Step S578; Yes), the execution of the continuous effect is stopped by the process of Step S586. Thereafter, after the decorative symbol is variably displayed for the number of times set in step S513 in FIG. 32, the specific display result set as the notice target (that is, the target) is derived.

  FIG. 39 shows an effect display example in the continuous effect. Hereinafter, an effect display example in the continuous effect as the pre-reading notice effect will be described. In this effect display example, first, for example, the determination result storage number maximum value in the winning determination result buffer 200 is set in the continuous effect counter (step S513 in FIG. 32). Based on the value of the continuous effect counter, the remaining number of executions of the operation effect in the continuous effect is determined. Next, after the decorative symbols are variably displayed as shown in FIG. 39 (A), when the temporary stop timing comes (step S573 in FIG. 37; Yes), the processing in step S574 shows in FIG. 39 (B). An effect image that prompts the player to perform an instruction operation (tilt operation) on the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 is displayed. In the tilt detection period from when the effect image is displayed until the predetermined time elapses, the tilt direction of the operating rod 30A is detected by the processing in step S580, and the detection results are shown in FIGS. 39C and 39D according to the detection result. The blank temporary stop symbols surrounded by the display frames as shown are sequentially updated to the symbols constituting the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in step S557 of FIG. 35 (step S582).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (E), when the display number of coin symbols constituting the continuous effect output pattern reaches a predetermined value by the operation effect end timing that comes after the end of the tilt detection period (see FIG. 37). If the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is not zero (step S553; No in FIG. 35), the effect described above is repeated from the effect display shown in FIG. 39A. On the other hand, when the determination result “determination per winning time” is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, when the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is 0 (step S553; Yes), continuous. Regardless of whether or not the number of coin symbols that make up the stage effect pattern has reached a predetermined value, as shown in FIG. A final stop symbol to be combined is derived and displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), for example, when the determination result “winning time determination” is not stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is 0. If it is the turn (step S553; Yes), the continuous effect appearance pattern “HSP1” in FIG. 19 is determined in step S557 in FIG. 35, and the operation of tilting the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 to the right diagonally backward is performed. Even though the symbol of coins is not assigned to the continuous performance outcome pattern, the symbol of the “right bottom” decorative symbol display area 5RB is not changed. In addition, since the symbols constituting the “HSP1” continuous effect outcome pattern include only three coin symbols, the number of coin symbols constituting the continuous effect outcome pattern before the operation effect end timing is displayed. Does not reach a predetermined value. Similarly, when there is no tilting operation on the operating rod 30A, the number of displayed coin symbols does not reach a predetermined value. In these cases (step S585 in FIG. 37; No and step S578; Yes), the execution of the continuous effect is stopped (step S586). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 39 (I), after the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the final stop symbol having the reach combination as shown in FIG. 39 (J) is derived and displayed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect in which the variable display whose variable display result is the specific display result or the like is suspended once in the variable display period of a plurality of consecutive decorative symbols is suspended. It demonstrated as a performance being performed. On the other hand, even if a continuous effect is executed in which a variable display result becomes a final stop symbol of a jackpot combination or the like during a plurality of consecutive pseudo-variation periods in a variable display period of a single decorative symbol. good. In the case of the continuous effect performed as the pseudo continuous variation, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the command analysis process as shown in FIG. 40 instead of the command analysis process described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. The command analysis process shown in FIG. 40 does not include steps S505 to S514, step S517, and step S518 of the command analysis process shown in FIGS. This is because no pre-reading notice is given.

  Specifically, in the command analysis process shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start port winning designation command has been received (step S501), and at this time, the first start port is determined. If it is determined that the winning designation command has been received (step S501; Yes), the display update setting corresponding to the first starting opening prize is set (step S502), and the first starting opening winning designation command has not been received. If it is determined (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not a second start port winning designation command has been received (step S503). If it is determined in step S503 that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S503; Yes), display update setting corresponding to the second starting opening winning is set (step S504). After executing any of the processes in steps S502 and S504, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S503 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received (step S515). If it is determined that the command is received (step S515; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis processing after the variation start command reception flag is set to the on state (step S516). When it is determined in step S515 that the change start command has not been received (step S515; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings according to other commands received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. After that (step S519), the command analysis process is terminated.

  Further, in the case of a continuous effect performed as a pseudo-continuous variation, the effect control CPU 120 must execute a variable display effect setting process as shown in FIG. 41 and perform the continuous effect setting process described with reference to FIG. It ’s fine. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect setting process executed in step S537 of FIG. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 41, the effect control CPU 120 first performs “slip” according to the change pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the variable display effect of “” (step S631).

  When it is determined in step S631 that there is “slip” (step S631; Yes), a decorative symbol that is a pre-slip temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect is determined (step S632). As an example, in the process of step S632, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, By referring to a predetermined pre-slip temporary stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, a decorative symbol that becomes the pre-slip temporary stop symbol may be determined.

  When it is determined in step S631 that there is no “slip” (step S631; No), after executing the process of step S632, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. It is determined whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed according to the specified variation pattern (step S633). At this time, if it is determined that “there is a pseudo-ream” (step S633; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the temporary stop symbol temporarily stopped during the operation promotion effect as the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM. Is determined to be a character image representing the stick controller 30, and the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area other than the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM is the same as the processing in step S533. It is determined by processing (step S634). The process of step S634 may be executed as many times as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation. In this case, a plurality of types of random values for determining a temporary stop symbol may be prepared according to the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. When determining the temporary stop symbol in the first pseudo continuous variation, the random number for determining the first temporary stop symbol is used. When determining the temporary stop symbol in the second pseudo continuous variation, the second value is determined. When the random number value for determining the temporary stop symbol is determined as the temporary stop symbol in the third pseudo continuous variation, the random number value for determining the third temporary stop symbol may be extracted.

Next, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the continuous appearance pattern, and refers to the continuous effect output pattern determination table 141 based on the extracted random number value, etc. An outcome pattern is determined (step S635). The process of step S635 may be executed as many times as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation. This is because the operation effect in the continuous effect is executed at the maximum number of times of pseudo continuous fluctuation. In this case, a plurality of types of random values for determining the continuous production output pattern may be prepared according to the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. When determining the continuous effect output pattern in the first pseudo continuous variation, the random value for determining the first continuous effect output pattern is determined as the continuous effect output pattern in the second pseudo continuous variation. In this case, when determining the random number value for determining the second continuous effect output pattern, or determining the random value for determining the third continuous effect output pattern, Each may be extracted.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the pseudo consecutive chance index, and refers to a table for determining the pseudo consecutive chance index based on the extracted random value and the like. An opportunity is determined (step S636). The process of step S636 only needs to be executed a number of times corresponding to the number of times of pseudo-variable execution. In this case, a plurality of types of random number values for determining the pseudo continuous chance may be prepared according to the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations. When determining the quasi-continuous chance in the first quasi-continuous change, when determining the random value for determining the first quasi-continuous chance, When determining the second pseudo-continuous chance random number, the third pseudo-continuous chance determining random number may be extracted. . In addition, when the number of displayed coin symbols constituting the continuous effect output pattern does not reach a predetermined value by the end of the operation effect, when not to execute not only the operation effect but also the pseudo continuous variation, You may make it not perform the process of step S636.

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the continuous effect counter for counting the remaining number of executions of the operation effect in the pseudo-continuous effect to the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations in the specified variation pattern (step S637). After the continuous effect flag is turned on (step S638), the execution of the continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S633 that there is no “pseudo-continuous” (step S633; No), the continuous effect flag is turned off (step S639), and then the execution of the continuous effect setting process is terminated.

  Further, in the case of continuous production performed as pseudo-continuous variation, the production control CPU 120 executes the production operation control process as shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 instead of the production operation control process described with reference to FIG. It ’s fine. Specifically, in the effect operation control process shown in FIG. 42, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the value of the pseudo-ream counter is “0” (step S671). At this time, if it is determined that the value of the pseudo-continuous counter is “0” (step S671; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process. If it is determined in step S671 that the value of the pseudo-continuous counter is not “0” (step S671; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the continuous effect execution flag is on (step S672). ). At this time, if it is determined that the continuous effect execution flag is in the ON state (step S672; Yes), is it the timing before the operation effect is executed and the operation promotion effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as the pre-operation effect timing)? It is determined whether or not (step S673). In addition, as long as the continuous production is executed, the process of step S673 is determined to be the pre-operation production timing every time before the temporary stop display due to the pseudo continuous fluctuation. At this time, if it is determined that it is the timing before the operation effect (step S673; Yes), the decorative symbol variable display is stopped at the temporary stop symbol at the time of the operation promotion effect determined in step S634 of FIG. 41 (step S674). ). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the operation effect flag to the on state (step S675), initializes the value of the coin counter to “0” (step S676), and then executes the effect operation control process. finish. Although not shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the effect operation control process, in the effect operation control and operation effect corresponding to the variable display of the decorative pattern and the variable display effect in addition to the execution timing of the continuous effect. The production operation control corresponding to the operation result is performed.

  If it is determined in step S673 that it is not the timing before the operation effect (step S673; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the operation effect flag is on (step S677).

  If it is determined in step S677 that the operation effect flag is on (step S677; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the end timing of the operation effect (step S678 in FIG. 43). ). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the end timing of the operation effect (step S678; No), it is determined whether or not the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 has been tilted by the player (step S679). At this time, if it is determined that the tilting operation has not been performed (step S679; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process.

  If it is determined in step S679 that the tilt operation has been performed (step S679; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 detects the tilt direction of the operation rod 30A (step S680), and the detected tilt in the continuous effect output pattern. It is determined whether or not the symbol in the direction decoration symbol display area is a coin symbol, and whether or not it has already been updated to a coin symbol in the subsequent step S582 (step S681). If the effect pattern is not a coin symbol or has already been updated to a coin symbol (step S681; Yes), the execution of the effect operation control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S681 that the symbol in the tilt direction is a coin symbol in the continuous effect output pattern and has not been updated yet (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative symbol display area in the tilt direction. The symbol is updated to a coin symbol (step S682).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 increments the value of the coin counter by 1 (step S684), and then determines whether or not the value of the coin counter is equal to a predetermined value (step S685). If it determines with it not being equal to a predetermined value (step S685; No), execution of an effect operation control process will be complete | finished.

  If it is determined in step S678 that it is the end timing of the operation effect (step S678; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the continuous effect execution flag to the off state (step S686). This is because the effect control CPU 120 determines that the continuation of the continuous effect is stopped because the number of coin symbols displayed has not reached the predetermined value. In step S685, after it is determined that the value of the coin counter is equal to the predetermined value (step S685; Yes) or after step S686 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 turns off the operation effect flag. (Step S687), the effect operation control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S677 that the operation effect flag is in an off state (step S677; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a re-variation timing for re-variing the decorative symbol (step S677). S688). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the re-variation timing (step S688; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the re-variation timing (step S688; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R to notify the re-variation (step S689).

  After step S689 is executed and after it is determined in step S694, which will be described later, that it is a re-variation timing (step S694; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 starts re-variation for the decorative symbol. (Step S690), after decrementing the value of the pseudo-ream counter by 1 (step S691), the execution of the effect operation control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S672 that the continuous effect execution flag is in the off state (step S672; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a temporary stop timing for temporarily stopping the decoration symbol variation. (Step S692). At this time, if it is determined that it is a temporary stop timing (step S692; Yes), after the temporary change of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped at the pseudo consecutive chance determined in step S636 of FIG. 41 (step S693), The execution of the operation control process is terminated. If the continuous effect is canceled because the display number of coin symbols constituting the continuous effect output pattern has not reached the predetermined value by the end time of the operation effect, the process of step S636 is not a pseudo consecutive chance. The decorative design may be displayed temporarily, or the temporary stop display itself may not be performed.

  If it is determined in step S692 that it is not the temporary stop timing (step S692; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the re-variation timing (step S694). At this time, if it is determined that it is not the re-variation timing (step S694; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the effect operation control process. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the re-variation timing (step S694; Yes), after starting the re-variation of the decorative pattern without executing the notification effect as in step S689 (step S690), After the value of the pseudo continuous counter is decremented by “1” (step S691), the effect operation control process is terminated. In the above modification, in the case of “with quasi-continuous” (step S633; Yes), it has been described that a continuous effect is performed every time. A lottery of “No” may be performed, and when a continuous production is to be executed as a result of the lottery, an operation production as a continuous production may be executed. In that case, only when the continuous production is not executed as a result of the lottery, the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance may be temporarily stopped and displayed in step S693. Further, in this case, when the decorative symbol that becomes the pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and re-changed, the re-change may be notified in the same manner as in the process of step S689. In addition, in the case of “no quasi-continuous” (step S633; No), an operation effect may be executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 39 again, an example of an effect display for continuous effects performed as pseudo-continuous variation will be described. In this effect display example, first, the remaining number of executions of the operation effect in the continuous effect is determined, for example, as the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (step S637 in FIG. 41). Next, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), after the decorative symbols are variably displayed, the timing before the operation effect is reached (step S673 in FIG. 42; Yes), the processing in step S674 results in FIG. 39 (B). An effect image that prompts the player to tilt the stick controller 30 with respect to the operating rod 30A is displayed. In addition, after an effect for notifying the start of the operation effect is performed, an effect image as shown in FIG. 44C (described later) is displayed, for example, so that the tilt operation with respect to the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 and the trigger button 31A are performed. An operation explanation effect that explains a push-pull operation on the operation and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation may be executed. In the tilt detection period, the tilt direction of the operating rod 30A is detected by the process of step S680 of FIG. 43, and a blank frame surrounded by a display frame as shown in FIGS. 39C and 39D is detected according to the detection result. The temporary stop symbols are sequentially updated to symbols constituting the continuous effect appearance pattern determined in step S635 of FIG. 41 (step S682).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 39E, when the number of coin symbols constituting the continuous effect output pattern reaches a predetermined value by the operation effect end timing (step S685 in FIG. 43; Yes), it continues. The pseudo continuous re-variation is started at the same timing as the start timing of the pseudo continuous re-variation when the effect is not performed (step S690). When the remaining number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation is not 0, the above-described effects are repeated from the effect display shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the remaining number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation is 0, after the decorative symbol variable display as shown in FIG. 39 (F) (step S690), the final stop symbol such as the big hit combination is displayed. Derived and displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (H), when the number of coin symbols displayed has not reached a predetermined value (step S685; No and step S678; Yes in FIG. 43), the continuous effect is executed. Canceled (step S686). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 39 (I), after the decorative symbols are variably displayed (step S690), the effect display shown in FIG. 39 (A) and the like are not repeated, as shown in FIG. 39 (J). The pseudo-continuous chance stop display and the decorative pattern re-variation start are repeated for the remaining number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation. Even if the number of coin symbols displayed has not reached the predetermined value, the execution of the continuous effect is not stopped, and the effect display shown in FIG. 39 (A) is continued until the remaining number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation becomes zero. You may make it repeat the production demonstrated above.

  In the above embodiment, in the operation effect, the operation promotion effect for displaying the character image symbol representing the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 as shown in FIG. 39B in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM. Explained as being done. On the other hand, a female character image as shown in FIG. 44B and a character image representing the character “Please leave it to me!” On the image display device 5 are displayed (that is, an operation effect). An effect to notify the start) may be performed. The character image representing this line is determined depending on whether or not a determination result of “determination per winning time” is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 and whether or not the final stop symbol is a jackpot combination. It may be determined using a serif determination table to which serif determination random values are assigned and serif determination random values so that the ratios of the serifs are different. According to this configuration, the player is displayed at a high rate when the determination result of “winning time determination” is stored in the winning time determination result buffer 200 or when the final stop symbol is a jackpot combination. This will increase the expectation that the variable display result will be a “hit”.

  In addition, after an effect for informing the start of the operation effect is performed, an effect image as shown in FIG. 44C is displayed, for example, so that the tilt operation with respect to the operation rod 30A of the stick controller 30 or the pressing of the trigger button 31A is performed. An operation explanation effect that explains the pull operation and an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the continuous effect is continuously executed when the symbol changed by the operation effect is a predetermined combination mode, and the predetermined combination mode is described as a combination of a predetermined number of coin symbols. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a continuous effect may be continuously executed when a definite decorative symbol that is a specific combination of losses is derived and displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the continuous production is continuously executed by deriving and displaying the specific lost combination and the certain fixed design. The determined decorative symbol that becomes the specific lost combination is, for example, based on a random number for determining the final symbol, by referring to a predetermined final stage loss final symbol determining table, in the winning determination result buffer 200 "winning" What is necessary is just to make it determine with a different ratio according to whether the determination result with "time determination" is memorize | stored. In the above modification, the predetermined combination mode is, for example, pseudo consecutive chances arranged in the horizontal direction on the effective line as shown in FIG. 44 (H) (that is, a plurality of types of lost combinations). Good. As a result, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect is performed by displaying the pseudo-ream chances temporarily stopped. Note that this pseudo-continuous chance is, for example, in the continuous effect setting process of FIG. 41 so that the ratio of the pseudo-continuous chance determined depending on whether or not the final stop symbol is a jackpot combination is different. What is necessary is just to determine using the pseudo | simulation consecutive chance determination table to which the random value for opportunity determination was assigned, and the random value for pseudo | simulation continuous chance determination.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the effect control CPU 120 changes the display of the symbol based on the detected direction of the tilt operation when detecting the tilt operation with respect to the operating rod 30A in the operation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production control CPU 120 detects not only the direction of the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A but also the push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button 31A, and based on the detected push-pull operation. The design instructed by the player may be changed.

  As an example, the display area of the image display device 5 so that the effect control CPU 120 can change the display position of the effect image of the aiming (scope) aiming at the number of the temporary stop symbol as shown in FIG. When displayed, the controller valid detection period for effectively detecting various operations on the stick controller 30 starts. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 detects a tilting operation of the stick controller 30 with respect to the operating rod 30A, and switches and displays the aiming display position in accordance with the detected operation. For example, when the tilt direction sensor unit 32 detects in the tilt direction sensor unit 32 that the operating rod 30A is tilted to the back as viewed from the player, the effect control CPU 120 aims at the display area of the image display device 5. While the display position is moved upward, when it is detected that the display position is tilted to the near side, the display position of the aim is moved downward. When the tilt direction sensor unit 32 detects that the operating rod 30A is tilted to the left as viewed from the player in the tilt direction sensor unit 32, the effect control CPU 120 sets the display position of the aim to the left as viewed from the player. On the other hand, when it is detected that the head is tilted to the right, the display position of the aim is moved to the right. When the tilting operation of the operating rod 30A is detected by both the vertical sensor pair and the parallel sensor pair, the effect image is such that the aim moves in a direction (for example, the upper left direction) in which the detection results of each sensor pair are combined. Is displayed.

  Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 44E, when the display position of the effect image representing the aim matches the display position of the effect image representing the number, the display mode of the effect image representing the aim captures the number. May be changed to a specific display mode corresponding to (for example, a display mode in which the display color of the aim is red and the brightness is increased). At this time, in response to one push-pull operation performed on the trigger button 31A, for example, an effect image is displayed in which a bullet is fired once toward the supplemented number.

  Here, in the operation explanation effect, as shown in FIG. 44C, among the eight effective lines defined in the image display device 5 by the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A, the effective lines arranged in the horizontal direction are displayed. After aiming at the three symbols displayed on the screen in order of increasing numbers, a message prompting the user to shoot a bullet at the number with the aiming on the trigger button 31A was displayed. For this reason, when the left symbol on the effective line, which is the largest number shown in FIG. 44 (E), is shot, the shot symbol is changed to the left symbol composing a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance, The numbers do not change because the numbers before and after the change happen to match.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44F, the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod 30A causes the trigger button 31A to be pushed and pushed after the aim is superimposed on the middle symbol that is the largest number among the symbols that have not been changed. When the bullet fired by the operation hits the middle symbol, it is changed to the middle symbol constituting the predetermined pseudo-ream chance eye.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 44 (G), when a bullet hits the left-side symbol that has not been changed, it is changed to a right-side symbol that constitutes a predetermined pseudo-continuous eye, The decorative pattern on the active line is changed to the pseudo-continuous chance, and the continuation condition for continuous production is satisfied. The decorative symbol displayed when the operation is performed is determined in advance by the variable display effect setting process, and the temporary stop symbol displayed when the operation is performed with or without performing the continuous effect. It may be determined to be different. Specifically, in the process of step S636 of FIG. 41, the pseudo consecutive chances may be determined corresponding to the symbol number of the temporary stop symbol determined in step S634. In the example shown in FIG. 44, the “left middle” decorative symbol display corresponding to the symbol number “5” of the decorative symbol temporarily displayed in the “left middle” decorative symbol display area 5LM determined in step S634. The symbol number “5” of the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped in the area 5LM becomes the decorative symbol display area 5CM of “middle” and “middle right” and the symbol number “4” of the decorative symbol displayed temporarily stopped in 5RM. It is only necessary to determine the pseudo-ream chance.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A according to the winning order of each game ball, regardless of whether the game ball has won at the first start winning port or the second starting winning port. It was explained that the special figure game using the game and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B are executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used as a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. The game may be executed with priority over the figure game.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous effect is executed as the pre-reading notice effect, and in the above modification, the continuous effect is executed as the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the continuous effect may be executed as both a pre-reading notice effect and a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the decorative symbol of the character image representing the operation stick 30A of the stick controller 30 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5CM. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead of the decorative pattern display area 5CM of “middle”, a decorative pattern (for example, a numerical pattern) other than the decorative pattern of the character image representing the operation stick 30A of the stick controller 30 may be displayed temporarily.

  In the above embodiment, when the determination result “winning time determination” is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, and the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is 0, the operation effect is executed in the variable display of the decorative design. In the above description, it is assumed that the final stop symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. Further, in the above modification, when the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” and the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is 0, the combination effect is not executed without executing the operation effect in the decorative symbol variable display. In the above description, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination result “determination per winning time” is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200, and the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is zero, Even if the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” and the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is 0, the operation effect may be executed. In such an operation effect, the decorative pattern on the active line may be changed to a decorative pattern constituting the jackpot combination in accordance with the tilting operation of the operating rod 30A of the stick controller 30 by the player.

  In the above-described embodiment, the continuous effect output pattern is determined by referring to the continuous effect output pattern determination table 142 based on the stored content of the winning determination result buffer 200 and the extracted random value SR2, and the above In the modified example, the continuous effect output pattern is determined by referring to the continuous effect output pattern determination table 141 on the basis of the extracted random value for determining the continuous output pattern. Then, the effect control CPU 120 has been described on the assumption that the symbol in the decorative symbol display area in the tilt direction is changed to a coin symbol in accordance with the determined continuous effect outcome pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each time the operation rod 30A is tilted, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the symbol in the decorative pattern display area in the tilt direction is changed to a coin symbol. May be. Further, in this case, even in the tilt direction in which the tilt operation has already been performed, each time the tilt operation is performed, it may be determined whether or not to change to the coin symbol. It should be noted that, when the determination result “winning time determination” is not stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 and the continuous performance is not continued, such as when the remaining number of executions of the operation effect is 0, four or more It is only necessary to apply a prohibition so as not to change to a coin symbol in the decorative symbol display area. Furthermore, in this case, in the lottery until the coin symbol is changed three times, whether or not a determination result of “determination per winning time” is stored in the winning determination result buffer 200 (in the above-described modified example, decoration Depending on whether or not the variable display result of the symbol becomes “big hit” and whether or not the continuous production is continued, the rate of change to the coin symbol may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, it has been described that the symbol of the coin is not included in the decorative symbol variably displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, These symbols may be included in the decorative symbols variably displayed in the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT and the like. In this case, as the continuous effect, it is determined whether to execute the operation effect or not to execute the operation effect, and the continuous effect not including the operation effect is determined. The final stop symbol may be determined so that a coin symbol is derived and displayed in four decorative symbol display areas 5LT, etc. among nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT. In the above modification, the temporary stop symbol may be determined such that the coin symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the four decorative symbol display areas 5LT among the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT. Also, in a continuous effect including the execution of an operation effect, the coin symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed in the processes of steps S574 and S674. Further, even when a continuous effect including the execution of an operation effect is determined, for example, a coin symbol is stopped and displayed in one decorative symbol display area among the nine decorative symbol display areas 5LT, etc., and the player inclines in the operation effect. The remaining three coin symbols may be displayed by operation.

  In the above embodiment, the stick controller 30 is used as the operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation means is an operation button that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like. There may be a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Stick controller 30A ... Control rod 31A ... Trigger button 32 ... Tilt direction sensor unit 33 ... Blower fan 34 ... Vibration motor 35A ... Trigger sensor 35B ... Push sensor 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A Yu skill machine you derive display the display result performs a variable display,
And stop control means for performing stop control for temporarily stopping the variable display,
And operating means which can be operated by Yu technique's,
With
It said stop control means, the operation effect using the operation means, and executes a previously to be provisionally stopped, when the operation against the operation means in said operation effect is performed, as a result of the operation directing Temporarily stop in a predetermined stop mode, perform variable display again,
When a temporary stop is made a predetermined number of times, a specific reach production can be performed ,
Even when the operation means is not operated in the operation effect, the variable display is performed again.
A gaming machine characterized by that. Hold storage means for storing variable display for which start conditions are not satisfied as hold storage;
Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to control to a specific gaming state based on the on-hold storage stored in the on-hold storage means before the start condition of the variable display of the on-hold storage is satisfied;
Production means for executing a prefetch notice based on the determination result by the prior determination means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: