JP5806855B2 - Game system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is compatible with the gaming machine such as a pachinko game machine, as an example, it performs a variable display, and a game machine that enables imparting Yu technique value based on the display result, a terminal device owned by the player, The present invention relates to a gaming system including an information management device that manages game-related information related to a game played in the gaming machine.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In a gaming machine that performs such a predetermined game and can be given a predetermined game value according to the game result, it is possible to change the order of performance using the character according to the player's operation, There has been proposed one that improves the reliability that is a big hit when the used effect is executed (for example, Patent Document 1). Further, there has been proposed a system in which points corresponding to a predetermined stop symbol are accumulated so that services such as prize exchange and game information can be received based on the number of points (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-226166 A JP 2009-101027 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, the appearance that has been changed to a higher rank by an instruction input based on the player's operation increases the reliability of being a big hit, so that the appearance frequency is lowered, and the interest of the game is increased. There was a risk that it would be difficult to improve. Moreover, there is a possibility that the player may be confused by changing the reliability of each performance. With the technique described in Patent Document 2, the accumulated points are not reflected in the game including the effects, and it is difficult to improve the interest of the game based on the player's instruction input.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at improving the interest of a game appropriately based on the instruction | indication input by a player.

(1) To achieve the above object, the present gaming system according to the invention performs a variable display, Yu Technical value based on the display result (e.g. jackpot gaming state or probability variation state etc.) can be imparted to become gaming machine ( For example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), a terminal device (for example, the terminal device 1001 etc.) possessed by the player, and an information management device (for example, the management server 1000 or the like) that manages game-related information relating to the game played in the gaming machine. A gaming system (e.g., gaming system 900), wherein the gaming machine includes game control means (e.g., main board 11) that controls the progress of the game, and information from the game control means (e.g. An effect that controls an effect device (for example, image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9 and the like) that performs an effect based on an effect control command, for example) Comprising a control means (e.g., performance control board 12, etc.), operation by the player (for example instruction input such as by the player) detecting means that detect the (e.g., stick controller 31A and the push button 31B), the said game The control means can be provided with the storage value (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, etc.) that can store variable display hold information that has not yet been started, and the game value. Determining means for determining whether or not to determine whether or not the game value can be given before determination by the determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of step S110 or step S111). Means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S212) and the hold information stored in the hold storage means increase, Information transmission for transmitting notification information (for example, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command) and determination result information (for example, a determination result designation command at the time of winning) indicating the determination result of the determination means Means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S212 and S213), and the effect control means is a predetermined effect executing means (for example, step S161 or step S542) that executes a predetermined effect based on the determination result information. If at least one of the presentation control CPU 120 that executes the process of S547) and the hold notification information and the determination result information cannot be normally received, the other is normally received. In addition, a predetermined effect restricting means for restricting execution of the predetermined effect (for example, a step after determining No in step S704). Step S711 and the processing such as presentation control CPU120 for executing) such as, pre Kike' game effects means rendering result according to the detection result by the determination result and the previous danger detecting means by a constant unit executes a different game effects (e.g. and step S544, S546, S547, etc. effect control CPU120 for executing the processing of S549), determines a game representation embodiment by the game effects means a mode output including Starring, to one of several aspects in Tokoro Teiwari if effect determination unit (for example, such as presentation control CPU120 for executing variable display in effect determination processing in step S529), the specific information input and output to input and output specification information corresponding to the detection history including the detection result by the pre-dangerous detecting means Means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the menu operation processing in step S806 and the image display device 5), and the like. The terminal apparatus acquires specific information output from the specific information input / output means and transmits it to the information management apparatus (for example, a microprocessor of the terminal apparatus 1001 that executes the processes of steps SA22 and SA23) ), And the information management apparatus updates the game related information based on the specific information transmitted from the specific information acquisition / transmission means (for example, the management server 1000 that executes the process of step SA33) Specific information providing means (for example, step SA34) that generates different specific information according to the game related information and presents it on the terminal device so that it can be input by the specific information input / output means. That enables the terminal device 1001 to execute the process of step SB22. And a server, such as 1000 microprocessor), the game machine further, when the detection history based on specific information satisfying Starring output change condition, at least I Rike' constant possible representation embodiment to the effect determination unit An effect changing means for changing a part (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S723 and S727) is provided.

According to such a configuration, increasing the participation willingness Yu technique's, it is possible to appropriately increase the interest of the game.

(2) the gaming machine to achieve the above object, performs Yu technique, Yu Technical value based on the game result (e.g. jackpot gaming state or the like probability variation state) grantable become gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko game machine 1 a, etc.), whether the determined Teisu Ru decision means it allows imparting pre Ki遊 skill value (for example, such as a game control microcomputer 100 of CPU103 for executing the processing of step S241), the player run the effect different results game effects according to the detection result by the operation of the detection means that detect (e.g., stick controller 31A and the push button 31B), prior Kike' constant means by determining results and before danger detection means by A game effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S544, S546, S547, and S549) and the game effect means. The including Starring exits aspect game effects aspects, effect determination means for determining the one of the plurality aspects in Tokoro Teiwari case and (for example, effect control for CPU120 for executing variable display in effect determination processing in step S529), before the specified information input means for inputting and outputting the identification information (for example, effect control CPU120 and the image display device 5 to execute the menu operation process in step S806) in accordance with the danger out detection history including the detection result by the means, the when the detection history based on specific information inputted by the identification information output means satisfying Starring output change condition, the effect change means for changing at least part of the by the effect determination unit Rike' constant possible representation embodiment ( For example, the specific information output from the specific information input / output means includes: an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S723 and S727. Acquired by the specific information acquisition / transmission means of the terminal device possessed by the engineer and transmitted to the information management device (for example, a part for executing the processing of steps SA22 and SA23 by the microprocessor of the terminal device 1001), and the transmitted identification Based on the information, the game-related information related to the game played in the gaming machine is updated by the game-related information update means of the information management device (for example, the part of step SA33 executed by the microprocessor of the management server 1000) ), Specific information that differs depending on the game-related information is generated by the specific information providing means of the information management device and presented on the terminal device so as to be input by the specific information input / output means (for example The processing of step SA34 is executed by the microprocessor of the management server 1000, and the terminal device is In the device 1001, a portion enabling the process of step SB22 to be executed).

According to such a configuration, increasing the participation willingness Yu technique's, it is possible to appropriately increase the interest of the game.

(3) information management apparatus for achieving the above object, performs Yu technique, Yu Technical value based on the game result (e.g. jackpot gaming state or the like probability variation state) grantable become gaming machine (e.g., pachinko machines a 1 etc.) information management apparatus for managing game-related information about the performed gaming (e.g. management server 1000, etc.), the detection history including the detection result detected by the operation by the player detection device of the game machine When the specific information corresponding to the game machine is output from the specific information input / output means of the gaming machine, the game is based on the specific information acquired and transmitted by the specific information acquisition / transmission means of the terminal device possessed by the player. A game-related information updating unit (for example, a microprocessor of the management server 1000 that executes the process of step SA33) for updating the related information, and the game-related information differ depending on the game-related information. That generates the specific information, by the be presented at the terminal device so as to be input by the identification information output means of the gaming machine, when the detection history based on specific information satisfying Starring output change condition, step at a specific information provider (e.g., terminal unit 1001 executes the processing of steps SA34 to change by the effect change means of the game machine at least some aspects out executable Starring by game effects means the gaming machine SB22 For example, a microprocessor of the management server 1000 that can execute the above process.

According to such a configuration, increasing the participation willingness Yu technique's, it is possible to appropriately increase the interest of the game.

(4) In the gaming system of the above (1), specifying information input and output unit of the game machine, identifies the detection history including the detection result by the previous danger detecting means for each game effects that are executed by the game effects unit Possible specific information may be output (for example, a part that outputs a two-dimensional barcode including data such as an operation history in the process of step S826).

In such configuration, it is possible to allow the change of game representation embodiment based on detailed Do detection history, improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the gaming system of the above (4), the specific information input and output unit of the gaming machine, before Ki遊 skill worth game effects can be performed by the game effects unit from become possible given to the most recent Specific information that can specify whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed may be output (for example, the total points updated in the process of step S755 based on the basic points determined in the process of step S751 or step S757). And a portion that outputs a two-dimensional barcode including data such as an operation history indicating an effect level updated in the process in step S826).

In such configuration, it is possible to allow the change of game representation embodiment based on detailed Do detection history, improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the gaming system of the above (4) or (5), the specific information input and output unit of the gaming machine, Ki遊 technique before on the basis of the game effects unit game result derived after the execution of the game effects by Specific information that can specify whether or not a value can be given may be output (for example, the total points updated in the process of step S755 based on the point magnification set in the process of step S753 or step S757). And a portion that outputs a two-dimensional barcode including data such as an operation history indicating an effect level updated in the process in step S826).

In such configuration, it is possible to allow the change of game representation embodiment based on detailed Do detection history, improve the interest of the game.

  (7) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) and (4) to (6), the information management device is output from the specific information input / output unit and acquired by the specific information acquisition / transmission unit. Information update notifying means for notifying the terminal device that the game related information has been updated by the game related information updating means based on the transmission of the specific information (for example, executing the processing of step SA34 to A management server 1000 microprocessor or the like that causes the apparatus 1001 to execute the process of step SA24 may be included.

In such a configuration, it is possible to easily confirm the update content of the game-related information together with the transmission of specific information.

(8) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) or (4) to (7) above, the effect determining means of the gaming machine can be determined by adding a new effect mode by the effect changing means. when a portion of the Do representation embodiment is changed, the reliability of prior Ki遊 skill value is given in response to a determinable representation embodiment even before or after the said addition, without changing by the addition (For example, a part for setting a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 29A or 29B in step S723).

In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the confusion of the player due to changes in Yu Technical representation embodiment, to properly increase interest for games.

(9) In the above (1) or any of the game system of (4) (8), the game representation section of the gaming machine, as direction outcome of game effects, previous Ki遊 skill value is applied possibility with a possible informing, prior to detection result by the danger out means when not satisfied broadcast knowledge conditions may limit the notification possibilities the recreation value is assigned (e.g., in step S549 (A portion that executes one of the reach effects RPA to RPD shown in FIG. 42A in the reach effect control process).

In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the participation willingness Yu technique's to properly increase interest for games.

  (10) In the gaming system according to any one of (1) or (4) to (9) above, the game machine notifies in advance that the game effect is executed by the game effect means. (For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S709 and S710) may be provided.

In such a configuration, increasing the participation willingness Yu technique's, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which 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 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 a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice classification determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the presence or absence of a notice effect, and a notice classification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect determination process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines a notice pattern according to production level. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines reach production according to production level. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a push operation notification process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display according to a push operation count value. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a basic point. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of point magnification. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a control setting corresponding to reach | attainment effect etc. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect display in a reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of a hold notice display. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the system for games using a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process including a menu process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the various screens in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu operation process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a password. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a player database. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of each page in the site provided to a terminal device. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which acquires a password. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process which inputs a password.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the round is executed under the control of the big hit gaming state, and the player receives a game ball in the big winning opening that has been opened. A game value advantageous to the player that a large number of prize balls can be easily obtained is given. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  The game ball used as a game medium in such a pachinko gaming machine 1 and the score recording information given corresponding to the number thereof have valuable value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. I just need it. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The gaming value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball, giving a score, controlling to a big hit gaming state, and controlling to a special gaming state such as a probability change state The maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”). The upper limit number of times becomes a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”), and the first probability that the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) (For example, 1/20), the first series in which the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”) Chan (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the 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 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 some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. Good.

  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 a 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. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to 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.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 134 as shown in FIG. 11, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 134, variation patterns to which a determination value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (the value in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

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

  9 and 10 show examples of the configuration of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. The loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. 10B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B shown in FIG.

  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. This is a table that is 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 numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3, the variation pattern type CA4-1, and the variation pattern type CA4-2.

  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 “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 differs. 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.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3, while the variation pattern type CA4- No determination value is assigned to 1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 to CA4-2. No decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the normal open big hit state is determined. can do.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, 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. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, 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) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B are determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type Is a table referred to for determining 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) 133A 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 (during time reduction control) 133B is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, the determined values are set to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time shortening state.

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 134 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 134, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single 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. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “A1” to “A4” corresponding to the respective maximum values (for example, “4”) of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number) are stored. ”And“ B1 ”to“ B4 ”). When there is a start prize (first start prize) at the first start prize opening or a start prize (second start prize) at the second start prize slot, the start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or A set of four commands: a second start opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command), It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the start winning winning. For example, when the first start opening winning designation command based on the first starting winning is received, the first start opening winning designation command and the symbol are placed at the head of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “A1” to “A4”. The specified command, the variable category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command are stored in this order. On the other hand, when the second start opening winning designation command based on the second starting winning is received, the second start opening winning designation command and the symbol are placed at the head of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “B1” to “B4”. The specified command, the variable category command, and the second reserved memory number notification command are stored in this order.

  At the time of the first start prize or the second start prize, the command transmission is performed in the order of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the start opening prize designation is made in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “A1” to “A4” or “B1” to “B4” as shown in FIG. A command, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 14B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “A1” to “A3”, “B1”, and “B2”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B is stored in the first storage area (buffer number “A1” or “B1” each time variable symbol display is started). Are deleted from those stored in the corresponding area), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14B, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, it is stored in the buffer number “A1”. The commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “A2” are shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “A1”, and the buffer numbers “A3” and “A4” are deleted. Each command stored in an area corresponding to each of these is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “A2” and “A3”. On the other hand, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure, each command stored in the buffer number “B1” is deleted, and the buffer Each command stored in the area corresponding to the number “B2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “B1”, and stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “B3” and “B4”. Each command is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “B2” and “B3”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14 (B), the command corresponding to the buffer number “B1” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 14B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “B1”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute a predetermined notice effect based on a start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number notification command) stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize In other words, the type of notice effect in the case of execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the notice effect is not set. In this embodiment, only the variable display of the hold information corresponding to the command that has been missed or mismatched at the time of starting winning is limited so that the setting of the notice effect is not performed. On the other hand, it may be limited so that the setting of the notice effect is not performed until the variable display of the hold information corresponding to the command that has been missed or mismatched at the time of starting winning is executed (digested). In the case where the setting of the notice effect is limited over a predetermined period, the notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the notice effect targeting the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred during the period. Alternatively, some aspects of the notice effect (for example, a notice display that changes the display of the hold memory) may not be executed.

  Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, when the execution of the special figure game is started in the order in which the start winnings are generated, the start winning reception command buffer 194A And serial numbers (buffer numbers “1” to “8”) are stored in the storage area, and commands are stored in the order received in the start winning prize from the beginning in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Each time the decorative symbol variable display is started, the command stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) is deleted, and the subsequent storage contents (buffer number “2”) are deleted. (The stored contents of the area corresponding to .about.8) need only be shifted.

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, 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. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 15 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 16 as the start winning determination process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). For example, when the time reduction control is not performed, “79”, “99”, “199”, “219”, and “229” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for loss. Among these, “79” is the upper limit of the random value MR3 determined as the variation pattern type CA1-1 regardless of the total reserved storage number in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A shown in FIG. It is a value. Further, “99” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is “0” or “1”. Yes. “199” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “2” to “4”. ing. “219” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “non-reach” when the total reserved storage number is any of “5” to “8”. ing. “229” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the super reach reach effect is not executed regardless of the total number of reserved storage. As described above, the variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and among a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type, etc. This is a determination value set to determine which is determined. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, a variable category that is a variable display mode of “non-reach” is provided in common regardless of the total stored storage number, and based on the random value MR3. It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

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

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designation command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411).

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

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

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 in FIG. And run.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 16 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 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 jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), for example, by determining whether or not the short-time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is definitely changed. It is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the state or the time-shortening state (step S266). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S266; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S267). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 133B is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S266). S268). When either one of the processes of steps S267 and S268 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes in steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, the usage table is updated based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the set variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, 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.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of “special bonus” as the special figure display result.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned. . In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern type prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern type in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern determination table 134 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S270). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 134 set in step S270 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S271). .

  The numerical data indicating the random 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 S271 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are extracted at the start winning time when the game ball that has passed (entered) through the mouth and the second start winning opening is detected. You may memorize | store as pending | holding information in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S271, whether 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 fact that the first start condition is satisfied, 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 S271, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, 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 S271, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the process of step S272, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S273). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). 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 first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. 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 second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. 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 S275), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S274, each time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit ending process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 16, 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). , It is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined initial count value (for example, “100”, etc.) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the number of time reductions. Set to counter. If the big hit type is “Sudden”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to start the short-time control is made different. Also good. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability change control and the time reduction control continue until the next special chart display result becomes “big hit”. It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 22 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a notice type determination process for determining a notice type including the presence or absence of a notice effect (step S161). The notice type is obtained by classifying (grouping) the notice effects in advance by paying attention to a predetermined effect mode and the like, and a plurality of notice types are provided. Each notice type is configured to include a single or a plurality of notice effects. In this embodiment, paying attention to the operation means for detecting the instruction input from the player when the notice effect is executed, the notice types of “push operation”, “stick operation”, and “combination operation” are set. Yes.

  In addition, it is not limited to the thing where a plurality of notice types are constituted by classifying the notice effects by focusing on the operation means for detecting the instruction input by the player, and the notice effects are classified by paying attention to an arbitrary effect aspect. Thus, the notice type may be configured. For example, the notice effects are classified by paying attention to the effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9, decoration LED, effect model, or a combination thereof) in which the notice effect is executed. Thus, a plurality of notice types may be configured. Or, by classifying the notice effects by focusing on more specific contents (for example, character display, lines, background change, step-up, card message, e-mail message, video intro, model action, frame flash, etc.) May be configured.

  The notice type of “push operation” is classified as a notice effect that can detect a player's predetermined operation (pressing operation) on the push button 31B as an instruction input and vary the effect result according to the detection result. Yes. As the notice type of “stick operation”, a player's predetermined operation (one or both of tilting operation and push-pull operation) for the stick controller 31A (one or both of the operation stick and trigger button) is detected as an instruction input, The notice effects that can vary the effect results according to the detection results are classified. The notice type of “combined operation” is classified as a notice effect in which a player's predetermined operation on both the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is detected as an instruction input, and an effect result can be varied according to the detection result. Has been.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice type determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the notice type determination process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command or the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command is newly received (step S702; No), the notice type determination process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), the order and contents of the reception commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S703), and whether or not the reception command has been normally received. Is determined (step S704). In the process of step S704, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether or not the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, when any one is denied, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred, and for example, when any two are denied, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S704 that the notification has been received normally (step S704; Yes), the presence / absence of the notice effect indicating whether or not the notice effect is to be executed and the notice type in the case of execution are determined (step S705). ). As an example, in the process of step S705, a notice type determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining presence / absence of a notice effect and a notice type. In the notice type determination table, a numerical value (determined) to be compared with the random value for determining the notice type according to the specified content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified. Value) is a determination result of “no notice execution” corresponding to the case where the notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of notice types such as “push operation”, “stick operation”, and “combined operation” when the notice effect is executed. As long as it is assigned. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice type determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the notice type extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice type may be determined.

  In the process of step S705, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice type may be decided at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the determination ratio of the notice type are varied according to the variation category. More specifically, when the fluctuation category is “Super reach common” or “Big hit”, “Push operation”, “Stick operation”, “Combination operation” at a higher rate than other variable categories. Is determined to be one of the notice types. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed, the possibility of a specific variation pattern with super reach and the possibility that the variable display result becomes a “hit” is higher than when the notice effect is not executed.

  The setting of the ratio for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice type in step S705 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 26. For example, when the current gaming state is in the probability variation control with the probability variation control, the probability variation control is in progress. It may be set to be determined as a predetermined notice type at a higher rate than in the normal state. Alternatively, when the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a specific production mode among a plurality of modes, it is set to be determined as the predetermined notice type at a higher rate than in the normal production mode corresponding to the normal time. Also good.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S705, it is determined whether or not “no notice execution” is executed (step S706). At this time, if it is other than “no notice execution” (step S706; No), the notice type determined by the process of step S705 is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S707). The effect control CPU 120 uses the notice type data provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 or the like for specifying the variable display execution order (for example, the buffer number of the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize) and the notice type. It can be stored in a buffer.

  After the process of step S707 is executed, it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S708). And when it determines with it being a 1st start opening winning designation | designated command (step S708; Yes), the special figure game using a 1st special figure is newly put on hold as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. After performing the control to update the display portion corresponding to this in a predetermined notice display mode (step S709), the notice type determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S708 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S708; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part corresponding to the newly reserved in the predetermined notice display mode (step S710), the notice type determination process is terminated. By performing the processing in steps S708 to S710 and updating the hold display in a predetermined notice display mode, it is possible to notify in advance that the notice effect is executed.

  If it is determined in step S704 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S704; No), or if it is determined in step S706 that "no advance notice is executed" (step S706) Yes), it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command (step S711). And when it determines with it being a 1st start opening prize designation | designated command (step S711; Yes), the special figure game using a 1st special figure is newly put on hold as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. After performing the control to update the display portion corresponding to this in the normal display mode (step S712), the notice type determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S711 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S711; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part corresponding to the newly held in the normal display mode (step S713), the notice type determination process is terminated.

  After executing the notice type determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. 24, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following processes in steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one to execute.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 24 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, 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 S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols 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. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S526). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above. Further, when either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S524, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, a variable display effect determination process is performed (step S528). The variable display effect determination process includes a process for determining various effect modes in response to a case where a notice effect or a specific reach effect is executed. After the variable display effect determination process is executed in step S528, execution settings for other effects during variable display are performed (step S529). As an example, in the process of step S529, for example, a setting for executing a predetermined effect for liveliness may be performed regardless of the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode, such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect to display a predetermined effect image that becomes a mini character.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). 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, when a setting for executing a predetermined notice effect is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S530, 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 S531). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). 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 S530 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect determination process executed in step S528 of FIG. In the variable display effect determination process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a change (variable display) that is a target of the hold notice display is started (step S721). For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display determined to execute the notice effect in the process of step S705 shown in FIG. 25 is started based on the data stored in the notice type data buffer. That's fine.

  If it is determined in step S721 that the change that is the subject of the hold notice display is started (step S721; Yes), data specifying the notice type and the effect level is read (step S722). Here, the data designating the notice type may be included in the stored data of the notice type data buffer read out by the process of step S721. On the other hand, the data specifying the effect level may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 such as the effect level buffer of the effect control buffer 194, for example.

  The initial value (default value) of the effect level is “1”. For example, in the process of step S757 shown in FIG. 32, the effect level is gradually increased from “2” to “5” based on the effect points (total points). Updated. When this effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition, a notice pattern that can be determined as an effect mode in the notice effect is changed. Here, the change of the notice pattern that can be determined may be any of addition, deletion (exclusion) and replacement (addition and deletion) of the notice pattern. For example, when the change of the notice pattern that can be determined only by adding the notice pattern is performed, the number of the notice patterns after the change is larger than that before the change. On the other hand, when the change of the advance notice pattern that can be determined only by deleting the advance notice pattern is performed, the number of advance notice patterns after the change is smaller than that before the change. When the change of the notice pattern that can be determined by replacing the notice pattern is performed, the number of the notice patterns after the change may be increased or decreased from before the change, or may not be changed before and after the change.

  Based on the reading result in step S722, the determination ratio of the notice pattern is set (step S723). As an example, a predetermined area of the ROM 121 stores in advance a notice pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a notice pattern. In the notice pattern determination table, a plurality of notice patterns are compared with a random number for determining the notice pattern so that the noticeable pattern that can be decided is changed depending on whether the notice effect changing condition according to the effect level is successful. It suffices if numerical value (decision value) assignment is set. It should be noted that the assignment of the decision value to each notice pattern is made different according to the variable display result such as “non-reach (lost)”, “reach (lost)”, “big hit” even if the production level is the same. It should be set as follows. As a result, the possibility of the variable display result being “big hit” (big hit reliability) when the notice effect by the respective notice pattern is executed, and the possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (reach reliability) Etc.) can be varied according to the notice pattern.

  For example, when determining the notice pattern of the notice effect included in the notice type of “push operation”, the determination pattern of the notice pattern as shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C is set by the process of step S723. It only has to be done. In the setting examples shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C, the effect level is “1” or “2”, the effect level is “3” or “4”, and the effect level is “5”. ”And the noticeable pattern that can be determined are changed. For example, when the effect level is “1” or “2”, any of the notice patterns YPA to YPC can be determined as the effect mode of the notice effect. On the other hand, when the production level is updated from “2” to “3”, a definable notice pattern is changed by adding new notice patterns YPD to YPF in addition to the notice patterns YPA to YPC. At this time, the notice patterns YPA to YPC can be determined both before and after the effect level is updated, and part of the determinable notice patterns (newly added notice patterns YPD to YPF) are changed. Yes.

  When the setting example shown in FIG. 29A is compared with the setting example shown in FIG. 29B, the notice patterns YPA to YPC that can be determined both before and after the new notice patterns YPD to YPF are added. The ratio of the determination ratio corresponding to each variable display result is set to be constant. Therefore, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” corresponding to the notice patterns YPA to YPC (big hit reliability), and further, the possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbols will be in the reach state (reach reliability). It does not change with the addition of new notice patterns YPD to YPF.

  When the production level is updated to “5”, for example, as shown in FIG. 29C, the production level is “1” or “2”, or the production level is “3” or “4”. Is different from the notice patterns YPG to YPI. Therefore, when the effect level is updated to “5”, the noticeable pattern that can be determined is changed by replacing the noticed pattern before the update with new noticed patterns YPG to YPI.

  The relationship between the production level and the success or failure of the announcement production change condition, and whether the announcement pattern that can be determined by adding or deleting or replacing the announcement pattern when the announcement production change condition is met, depends on the pachinko machine. What is necessary is just to set arbitrarily according to 1 specification.

  After the determination ratio of the notice pattern is set by the process of step S723 shown in FIG. 28, the notice pattern to be used for executing the present notice effect is determined (step S724). For example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a notice pattern updated by a random counter or the like provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and refers to the notice pattern determination table. To determine the notice pattern.

  When it is determined in step S721 that the change is not the target of the hold notice display (step S721; No), after executing the process of step S724, the specific prepared in advance to execute the specific reach effect It is determined whether or not a reach pattern has been designated (step S725). In the process of step S725, it may be determined that a specific reach pattern is designated when the variation pattern is associated with super reach, such as super reach α or super reach β. In addition, it is determined that a specific reach pattern is specified when some of the variation patterns with super reach are specified, while a specific reach pattern is not specified when the variation pattern is other variations. May be.

  If it is determined in step S725 that the specific reach pattern has been designated (step S725; Yes), data for designating the effect level is read (step S726). Then, the determination ratio of reach production is set based on the result of reading the production level (step S727). As an example, a reach effect determination table that is referred to in order to determine a reach effect for each variation pattern serving as a specific reach pattern is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 or the like. In the reach effect determination table, a plurality of reach effects are compared with a random value for determining reach effects so that the reach effect that can be determined is changed depending on the success or failure of the reach effect change condition according to the effect level. It suffices if numerical value (decision value) assignment is set. In addition, even if the production level is the same, the assignment of the determined value to each reach production is different depending on the variable display result such as “losing”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, “probability change (big hit)”, for example. It should be set as follows. As a result, when each reach effect is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit” (big hit reliability), or the big hit type may be determined as “probable change”, resulting in a probable change state (probable reliability). Etc.) can be varied according to reach production.

  For example, when the production level is “1” or “2”, the determination ratio of the reach production as shown in FIG. 30 may be set by the process of step S727. In the setting example shown in FIG. 30, when the production level is “1” or “2”, any one of the reach productions RPA to RPD can be determined as the production mode of the reach production. On the other hand, when the production level is any of “3” to “5”, the production level is “1” or “2” by adding, deleting (excluding) or replacing the reach production. It is only necessary to change the reach production that can be determined. The relationship between the production level and the success or failure of the reach production change condition, and whether the reach production that can be determined by adding or deleting or replacing the reach production when the reach production change condition is met is determined by the pachinko machine. What is necessary is just to set arbitrarily according to 1 specification.

  After the reach effect determination ratio is set by the processing in step S727 shown in FIG. 28, the reach effect in the current variable display is determined (step S728). For example, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for reach effect determination that is updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and refers to the reach effect determination table. By doing so, the reach production is determined.

  In addition, instead of the case where it is determined by the process of step S721 that the change that is the subject of the hold notice display is started, or in addition to such a case, every time the variable display of decorative symbols is started, FIG. The presence or absence of the notice effect or the notice type may be determined by executing the same process as the process of step S705 shown. For example, even when it is determined in step S721 that the change is not the target of the hold notice display, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice type are determined again, and if any of the plurality of notice types is determined, step S722 is performed. The notice pattern may be determined by the process of ~ S724.

  Even when it is determined in step S721 that the change is a target of the hold notice display, the process proceeds to step S725 without executing the processes in steps S722 to S724 at a predetermined rate, and the notice effect is not executed. There may be. In other words, it may be set so that the notice effect is not always executed during the variable display of the notice target even if the notice of hold notice is performed (so-called “Gase” hold notice display).

  FIG. 31 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. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S541). ). As an example, in the process of step S541, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S541 (step S541; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S542). The notice effect period may be determined in advance in a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the notice pattern included in the notice type such as “push operation”, “stick operation”, and “combination operation”, for example. When it is a notice effect period in step S542 (step S542; Yes), it is determined whether or not a notice effect corresponding to the notice pattern included in the notice type of “push operation” is executed (step S543). When the notice effect of the notice pattern included in the notice type of “push operation” is executed (step S543; Yes), the push operation notice process is executed (step S544).

  When the notice effect of the notice pattern included in the notice type of “push operation” is not executed in step S543 (step S543; No), the notice effect according to the notice pattern included in the notice type of “stick operation” is displayed. It is determined whether or not to execute (step S545). At this time, when the notice effect of the notice pattern included in the notice type of “stick operation” is executed (step S545; Yes), the stick operation notice process is executed (step S546). When the notice effect of the notice pattern included in the notice type of “stick operation” is not executed in step S545 (step S545; No), the notice effect corresponding to the notice pattern included in the notice type of “combination operation” is displayed. Corresponding to the execution, the combined operation advance notice process is executed (step S547).

  When it is determined in step S542 that it is not the notice effect period, or after any of the processes in steps S544, S546, and S547 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. (Step S548). The reach production period may be determined in advance by a special figure variation production control pattern or the like as a period during which the reach production is executed based on the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. If it is the reach production period in step S548 (step S548; Yes), the reach production control process is executed (step S549).

  If it is not the reach production period in step S548 (step S548; No), after executing the process of step S549, for example, based on the setting in the special figure fluctuation production control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern, etc. After performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S550), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S541 (step S541; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S551). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S551; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S551 (step S551; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S552). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S553). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S554), and then the effect process during variable display is ended.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the push operation advance notice process executed in step S544 of FIG. FIG. 33 to FIG. 36 show examples of effects displayed in the notice effect of the notice patterns YPA to YPC included in the notice type of “push operation”. In the push operation advance notice process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first is before the operation effective period based on the setting in the effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) selected corresponding to the advance notice pattern. It is determined whether or not (step S741). When it is before the operation effective period (step S741; Yes), the control of the rendering operation that is the pre-operation rendering is performed (step S742).

  As an example, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R as shown in FIG. It is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect. At this time, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 33B is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by the effect control before operation in step S742 based on the determination that the operation is valid before the operation effective period in step S741. Is displayed. Thereby, an effect operation that prompts a continuous hit operation that is a plurality of push operations on the push button 31B may be executed as a pre-operation effect. In order to execute such a pre-operation effect, in the process of step S742, a display control command designated by the display control data read from the effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. After displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 33 (B), the pre-operation effect that prompts the user to prepare for the push operation, for example, by displaying the effect image as shown in FIG. 33 (C) in the process of step S742. Is executed.

  When the process of step S742 is executed, it is determined whether or not the operation effective period is started based on the production control process timer value, the production control pattern setting, and the like (step S743). At this time, when the operation valid period is not started (step S743; No), the push operation advance notice process is ended. On the other hand, when the operation effective period is started (step S743; Yes), for example, the push operation counter provided in the production control counter 193 or the like is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” ( Step S744), the push operation advance notice process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S741 that it is not before the operation effective period (step S741; No), it is determined whether or not the operation effective period is ended (step S745). At this time, when the operation valid period is not terminated (step S745; No), it is determined whether or not an instruction input based on a predetermined operation (push operation) on the push button 31B by the player has been detected (step S746). If an instruction input based on the push operation is detected (step S746; Yes), the push operation count value, which is the stored value of the push operation counter, is updated by, for example, adding 1 (step S747). .

  If no instruction input based on the push operation is detected in step S746 (step S746; No), after performing the process of step S747, effect control according to the push operation count value is performed (step S748). ), The push operation advance notice process is terminated. For example, as shown in FIGS. 33D and 33E, an effect image in which a balloon is inflated in accordance with a push operation count value updated based on the detection result of the push operation on the push button 31B. The notice effect by the display is executed. Depending on the size of the balloon when the operation valid period ends, the variable display result may be a “big hit” (big hit reliability), or the decorative display variable display state may be a reach state (reach) (Reliability) etc. may be notified so that the player can recognize.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the size of the balloon inflated by one's own character (self character) is “small”, and the size of the balloon inflated by an enemy character (enemy character) is large. In the case of “Large”, the player notifies the player that the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are low by displaying an effect image for notifying the message of “Sorry!”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35A, the size of the balloon inflated by the player character is “large” and the size of the balloon inflated by the enemy character (enemy character) is “small”. In such a case, the player can recognize that the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are high by displaying an effect image for notifying the message “success!”.

  FIG. 37 shows an example of effect display by the process of step S748. As shown in FIG. 37, in the notice effect of the notice patterns YPA to YPC in which the effect contents change based on the detection result of the push operation on the push button 31B, the balloon of the own character is changed according to the notice pattern and the push operation count value. Different ways of swelling. The determination ratios of the notice patterns YPA to YPC differ depending on the variable display result as shown in FIG. Therefore, in the notice effect by any one of the notice patterns YPA to YPC, the effect result varies depending on the detection result of the instruction input to the push button 31B by the player and the variable display result.

  Among the notice patterns YPA to YPC, the notice pattern YPC can inform the player that the variable display result is most likely to be a “big hit” (big hit reliability) in a recognizable manner. However, as shown in FIG. 37, depending on the push operation count value, the effect content is similar to the other notice patterns YPA and YPB, and notification that the big hit reliability is high is limited. For example, when the push operation count value is any one of “0” to “10”, the content of the effect is the same as the notice pattern YPA, and the notification that the big hit reliability is high is limited. As the push operation count value increases, notification closer to the original reliability set corresponding to the notice pattern YPC is performed, and the reliability of the notice of reliability by the notice effect is enhanced. As described above, when the detection result of the instruction input by the player, such as a push operation on the push button 31B, does not satisfy the predetermined notification condition, a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is given. About possibility, you may restrict | limit the alerting | reporting according to the original reliability set corresponding to the notice pattern.

  Also, in the effect display example shown in FIG. 37, when the push operation count value becomes “21” or more, the balloon of the player character is ruptured. As an example, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), when the balloon of the player's own character bursts, the instruction input to the push button 31B is within an appropriate range by displaying an effect image for notifying the message “sorry!” What is necessary is just to alert | report that the player exceeded. Also at this time, since the detection result of the instruction input by the player, such as a push operation on the push button 31B, does not satisfy the predetermined notification condition, a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is given. As for the possibility of being notified, notification according to the original reliability set corresponding to the notice pattern may be limited.

  FIG. 38 illustrates an effect display example in the notice effect of the notice patterns YPD to YPF included in the notice type of “push operation”. In this effect display example, an effect image that notifies a message corresponding to the start of the notice effect such as “Roulette Chance!” As shown in FIG. Is displayed. After the effect image shown in FIG. 38A is displayed, for example, the effect image as shown in FIG. 38B is displayed, and the pre-operation effect that prompts the push operation to the push button 31B is executed. Then, when the operation valid period is reached, an effect image in which the character releases the bow and arrow aiming at the target may be displayed according to the detection result of the push operation on the push button 31B.

  The notice patterns YPD to YPF are added as determinable notice patterns in addition to the notice patterns YPA to YPC corresponding to the case where the performance level is “3” or “4” as shown in FIG. . Thus, when the effect level satisfies the predetermined effect change condition, the deciding notice pattern may be changed by adding a notice pattern for executing the notice effect having a different effect mode. In the notice patterns YPD to YPF, when the effect level as shown in FIG. 38 is performed and the effect level becomes “3” or “4” and the predetermined notice effect change condition is satisfied, the “push operation” is performed. It is possible to increase the types of mini-games that can be determined as the notice effect included in the notice type. That is, depending on whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition, the determinable effect mode may be changed so as to vary the number of types of mini-games that can be executed.

  When the operation effective period is ended in step S745 (step S745; Yes), the variable display result in the current variable display and the current gaming state are specified (step S749). Subsequently, for example, a basic point determination table stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is set as a use table (step S750). This basic point determination table is a table that is referred to in order to determine a basic point that is the basis of the effect points to be given to the player based on the number of push operations detected during execution of the notice effect or the like.

  After the process of step S750 is executed, a basic point is determined based on the number of push operations according to the push operation count value (step S751). 39A to 39C show an example of determining basic points in the process of step S751. In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 39A to 39C, the basic points are determined depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability variation state, or a time-short state. Has been changed. Further, at least some of the basic points are made different according to the number of variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols. The variable display count here is a variable display count after a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as a variable display count after power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, or a variable display count after the end of the big hit gaming state. Any number of times is sufficient. In other words, depending on whether or not the predetermined period has passed since the predetermined display value can be given most recently, for example, because it was controlled to the previous big hit gaming state, etc. The change amount of the production point may be determined at a different rate.

  In addition, it is not limited to what makes it possible to specify whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed using the variable display count from the start of power supply or the end of jackpot gaming state, for example, the start of power supply or the end of jackpot gaming state It may be specified whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed using a timer value at which time counting (counting up or counting down) is started. Or you may specify whether the predetermined period passed, for example using the frequency | count of execution of predetermined effects, such as a notice effect and a reach effect.

  After the basic point is set in step S751, is the “non-reach” in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become the reach state based on, for example, the setting of the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern? Then, it is determined whether or not the “reach” is in the reach state (step S752). Then, a different point magnification is set according to the specific result obtained by the process of step S752 (step S753). FIG. 40 shows an example of setting the point magnification in the process of step S753. In the setting example shown in FIG. 40, the point magnification is set to 1 (× 1) in the case of “non-reach” that does not reach the reach state. On the other hand, in the case of “reach” that reaches a reach state, the point magnification is set to double (× 2).

  Thereafter, the basic point determined by the process of step S751 is multiplied by the point magnification set by the process of step S753, thereby determining a point to be given as an effect point to be given to the player (step S754). In this way, for example, when a predetermined effect state called the reach state is obtained by setting a different point magnification in the processing of step S753 depending on whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, such a state. The change amount of the production point is increased as compared with the case where the predetermined production state is not achieved.

  After executing the process of step S754, the total points are updated by adding the determined grant points (step S755). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated total points have reached a preset level-up determination value (step S756). At this time, if the level-up determination value has been reached (step S756; Yes), the effect level is updated by adding 1 (step S757). Further, the total points are cleared and initialized to “0” (step S758).

  If the level-up determination value has not been reached in step S756 (step S756; No), or after performing the process of step S758, effect setting for informing the effect point and effect level is performed (step S759). ), The push operation advance notice process is terminated.

  As an example, after the effect image as shown in FIG. 34 (A) is displayed, when the granted point is determined to be “0” by the process in step S754, the effect is set based on the effect setting in step S759. As shown in (B), an effect image for notifying that the granted points are “± 0” and the total points are not updated is displayed. On the other hand, when the awarded point is determined to be “1” by the process of step S754, the awarded point is “+1” and the total point is based on the effect setting of step S759 as shown in FIG. An effect image for notifying that it is updated so as to increase by one is displayed. When the awarded point is determined to be “2”, as shown in FIG. 34D, an effect image for notifying that the granted point is “+2” and that the total point is updated to be increased by 2. Is displayed. When the granted point is determined to be “3”, an effect image for notifying that the granted point is “+3” and the total point is updated to increase by 3 as shown in FIG. Is displayed. In this case, it is determined that the total point has reached the level-up determination value by the process of step S756, and the effect level is updated from “1” to “2” by the process of step S757. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), an effect image for notifying the level up is displayed.

  In addition, after the effect image as shown in FIG. 35A is displayed, when the granted point is determined to be “0” by the process of step S754, based on the effect setting of step S759, FIG. An effect image for notifying that the granted points as shown in B) are “± 0” and the total points are not updated is displayed. On the other hand, when the awarded point is determined to be “1” by the process in step S754, the awarded point is “+1” and the total point is based on the effect setting in step S759 as shown in FIG. An effect image for notifying that it is updated so as to increase by one is displayed. When the awarded point is determined to be “2”, as shown in FIG. 35D, an effect image for notifying that the granted point is “+2” and that the total point is updated to be increased by 2. Is displayed. When the awarded point is determined to be “3”, as shown in FIG. 35E, an effect image for notifying that the granted point is “+3” and the total point is updated to be increased by 3. Is displayed. In this case, it is determined that the total point has reached the level-up determination value by the process of step S756, and the effect level is updated from “1” to “2” by the process of step S757. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), an effect image for notifying the level up is displayed.

  Alternatively, after the effect image as shown in FIG. 36 (A) is displayed, when the granted point is determined to be “−1” by the process of step S754, based on the effect setting of step S759, FIG. As shown in (B), an effect image for notifying that the granted point is “−1” and the total point is updated by 1 is displayed.

  Such determination of the granted points, the update of the total points, the update of the effect level, and the notification of these determination results and update results are performed after it is determined that the operation valid period has ended by the process of step S745 shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIGS. 34 (B) to (F) or FIG. 36 (B), when a definite decorative symbol (final stop symbol) of a non-reach combination is derived, the determination result of the grant points and the total points The update result and the effect level update result are notified. For example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (B) to (F), when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, the determination result of the grant points, the update result of the total points, and the update result of the effect level are displayed. Be notified. And the change of the notice pattern which can be determined by establishment of the notice effect change condition according to the updated effect level is reflected in the variable display after the next time. That is, after the execution of the notice effect having different effect results according to the detection result of the instruction input such as the push operation on the push button 31B is finished, the effect level updated based on the detection result of the instruction input during the notice effect is predetermined. Whether or not the production change condition is satisfied is determined in the variable display after the next time.

  Further, the display of the effect image for informing the player of the effect point and the effect level so as to be recognizable by the player may be continuously performed even after the execution of the notice effect. Thereby, a player can grasp | ascertain an effect point and an effect level easily.

  Also in the case of determining the notice pattern of the notice effect included in the notice type of “stick operation”, depending on whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition by the process of step S723 shown in FIG. It is sufficient if the noticeable pattern that can be determined is changed. In this case, when a part of the notice pattern that can be determined is changed by adding a new notice pattern, the jackpot reliability corresponding to the notice pattern that can be decided before or after the addition is added to the new notice pattern. What is necessary is just to set so that it may not change with the addition of a pattern. Then, in order to execute the notice effect of the notice pattern determined by the process of step S724, the stick operation notice process of step S546 shown in FIG. 31 is executed. In the notice pattern of the notice effect included in the notice type of “stick operation”, whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A (for example, tilting operation of the operating rod or pushing and pulling of the trigger button) The effect result may be different depending on the detection result of the instruction input by the operation or the like.

  FIG. 41 shows an effect display example in the notice effect (stick operation notice effect) included in the notice type of “stick operation”. In this effect display example, when it is before the operation effective period in the notice effect period, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. 41A is displayed to urge the stick controller 31A to tilt the operation rod. A pre-operation effect is executed. When the operation valid period is reached, a message for tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A in a predetermined order is notified as shown in FIGS. A tilting operation is detected.

  After the operation valid period for effectively detecting the instruction input to the stick controller 31A in the stick operation advance notice process, based on the detection result of the instruction input and the like, the determination of the granted points, the update of the total points, the update of the production level, What is necessary is just to make it alert | report the determination result and update result. At this time, at least some basic points are selected according to one or both of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a normal state, a probability variation state, and a short time state, and a variable display count of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. It may be different. In other words, the amount of change in the production point can be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given and the variable display count reaches the predetermined number. That's fine. Further, different point magnifications may be set according to the result of specifying whether the decorative symbol variable display state is “non-reach” or “reach”. Thereby, when it becomes the predetermined production state called the reach state, the amount of change of the production point may be increased more than when the predetermined production state is not obtained.

  Even when determining the notice pattern of the notice effect included in the notice type of “combination operation”, depending on whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition by the process of step S723 shown in FIG. It is sufficient if the noticeable pattern that can be determined is changed. In this case, when a part of the notice pattern that can be determined is changed by adding a new notice pattern, the jackpot reliability corresponding to the notice pattern that can be decided before or after the addition is added to the new notice pattern. What is necessary is just to set so that it may not change with the addition of a pattern. Then, in order to execute the notice effect of the notice pattern determined by the process of step S724, the combined operation notice process of step S547 shown in FIG. 31 is executed. In the notice pattern of the notice effect included in the notice type of “combination operation”, whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and detection of an instruction input by a predetermined operation on one or both of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B Depending on the result, the production result may be different.

  After the operation valid period in which the instruction input to the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected in the combined operation advance notice process ends, the determination of the granted points, the update of the total points, and the production based on the detection result of the instruction input The level may be updated, and the determination results and update results may be notified. At this time, at least some basic points are selected according to one or both of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a normal state, a probability variation state, and a short time state, and a variable display count of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. It may be different. In other words, the amount of change in the production point can be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given and the variable display count reaches the predetermined number. That's fine. Further, different point magnifications may be set according to the result of specifying whether the decorative symbol variable display state is “non-reach” or “reach”. Thereby, when it becomes the predetermined production state called the reach state, the amount of change of the production point may be increased more than when the predetermined production state is not obtained.

  In addition, for example, some or all of the notice advance notice effect, the quiz notice effect, and the performance notice effect may be provided as the notice effect whose effect result varies depending on the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. May be included. In the serif notice effect, for example, an effect image representing a plurality of characters is displayed, and one of the characters corresponding to the selected character can be selected while selecting one of the characters. It is only necessary to update the production point based on the result of detecting the instruction input for selecting the character or the dialogue in such a dialogue notice production. In the quiz notice effect, for example, a predetermined question is presented, and a correct answer can be selected from a plurality of options. In such a quiz notice effect, the effect point may be updated based on the result of detecting the instruction input for selecting an option. In the performance announcement effect, it is possible to input an instruction by a predetermined operation so that the musical instrument is played with a rhythm in accordance with a predetermined music. It is only necessary to update the production points based on the result of detecting the instruction input for playing the musical instrument in such performance announcement performance.

  When a notice effect is given in which effect points are given according to the detection result of such instruction input, the instruction input such as the selection result of characters and lines, the number of correct answers, and the performance skill after the notice effect is completed. By using parameters based on the detection result and the like, the determination of the granted points, the update of the total points, the update of the production level, and the notification of these determination results and the update results may be performed. The amount of change of the production point may be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not a predetermined period has passed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given, as in the push operation advance notice process, etc. When the predetermined production state is reached, the number may be increased more than when the predetermined production state is not achieved.

  The notice pattern that can be determined as an effect form in part or all of the serif notice effect, the quiz notice effect, or the performance notice effect may be changed when the effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition. As an effect mode in the serif notice effect, for example, it is only necessary to set a plurality of effect modes by differentiating the types of characters and the types of lines that can be selected. As an effect mode in the quiz notice effect, for example, it is only necessary to set a plurality of effect modes by changing the type, display color, background image, quiz difficulty level, genre, and the like of the character presenting the quiz. As an effect mode in the performance announcement effect, for example, it is only necessary to set a plurality of effect modes by changing the type and display color of the character playing the music, the background image, the music title and the genre of the music, and the like.

  In addition, it is not limited to the notice effect that the effect result differs according to the detection result of the instruction input. The pattern may be changed when the effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition. As an example, in the serif notice effect, when any one of a plurality of characters is selected, a message that becomes a predetermined serif that allows the player to recognize the jackpot reliability may be notified. In this case, for example, a plurality of effects may be set by changing the types of characters displayed so as to be selectable. Or you may change the notice pattern which can be determined as an effect mode in the notice effect which becomes the predetermined effect contents regardless of the detection result of the instruction input when the effect level satisfies the predetermined notice effect change condition.

  For example, when a reach effect corresponding to a specific reach pattern such as a variation pattern with super reach is determined, depending on whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined reach effect change condition by the process of step S727 shown in FIG. The reach production that can be determined is changed. In this case, when a part of the reach effect that can be determined by adding a new reach effect is changed, the jackpot reliability and the probability variation reliability corresponding to the reach effect that can be determined before or after the addition is What is necessary is just to set so that it may not change according to the addition of a new reach production. Then, in order to execute the reach effect determined by the process of step S728, the reach effect control process of step S549 shown in FIG. 31 is executed.

  In the reach production of the specific reach pattern, whether or not the variable display result becomes “big hit”, whether or not the big hit gaming state is ended, and whether or not the probability change state is reached. The effect result may be different depending on the detection result of the instruction input. For example, in each of the reach effects RPA to RPD, the contents of the effect change based on the detection result of the push operation on the push button 31B. The contents are different. The determination ratios of the reach effects RPA to RPD differ depending on the variable display result as shown in FIG. 30, for example. Accordingly, in the effect operation that is one of the reach effects RPA to RPD, the effect result differs depending on the detection result of the instruction input to the push button 31B by the player and the variable display result.

  FIG. 43 and FIG. 44 show an example of effect display in a button operation reach effect with different effect results depending on the detection result of the instruction input to the push button 31B. For example, as shown in FIG. 43A, when the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state as shown in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is the reach production period for executing the reach production. At this time, in the reach effect control process of step S549 shown in FIG. 31, for example, an effect image as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the screen of the device 5. Thereby, an effect operation that prompts a continuous hit operation that is a plurality of push operations on the push button 31B may be executed as a pre-operation effect. Subsequent to the display of the effect image shown in FIG. 43 (B), for example, by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 43 (C), a pre-operation effect that promotes preparation for the push operation is executed.

  When it is determined that the operation effective period is started in the reach effect control process, the push operation counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, in the operation effective period, it is determined whether or not an instruction input based on a push operation on the push button 31B by the player has been detected. At this time, if an instruction input is detected, the push operation count value is updated, for example, by adding one. When the instruction input is not detected or after the push operation count value is updated based on the detection of the instruction input, effect control according to the push operation count value is performed. For example, as shown in FIGS. 43 (D) and 43 (E), an effect image is displayed such that the balloon inflates in accordance with the push operation count value updated based on the detection result of the push operation on the push button 31B. Reach production by is executed. Then, depending on the size of the balloon at the time when the operation valid period ends, the player may be able to inform the player of the possibility that the probability change state (probability change reliability) will be established after the big hit gaming state ends. .

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 44 (A1), when the size of a balloon inflated by a predetermined character is “small”, an effect image is displayed to notify a message “I don't know…” as a character line. Thus, the probability variation reliability is not notified so that the player can recognize it. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44 (B1), when the size of the balloon inflated by the predetermined character is “medium”, a display of an effect image for notifying the message “20%” as a character line, etc. Thus, the player can be notified that the probability variation reliability is 20%. As shown in FIG. 44 (C1), when the size of the balloon inflated by the predetermined character is “large”, the display of an effect image for notifying the message “50%” as a character line, etc. The player is informed that the probability variation reliability is 50% so that the player can recognize it. As shown in FIG. 44 (D1), when the size of the balloon inflated by the predetermined character is “extra large”, the display of an effect image for notifying the message “70%” as a character line, etc. It is notified that the player can recognize that the probability variation reliability is 70%.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (A), among the reach performances RPA to RPD, the reach performance RPD is most likely to be in a probabilistic state (probability variation reliability) after the end of the big hit gaming state. Recognizable information can be notified. However, depending on the push operation count value, the content of the effect is the same as that of the other reach effects RPA to RPC, and notification that the probability variation reliability is high is limited. For example, when the push operation count value is any one of “0” to “5”, the content of the effect is the same as the reach effect RPA, and the notification of the probability variation reliability is limited. As the push operation count value increases, notification closer to the original reliability set corresponding to the reach effect RPD is performed, and the reliability of the reliability notification by the reach effect is enhanced. As described above, when the detection result of the instruction input by the player, such as a push operation on the push button 31B, does not satisfy the predetermined notification condition, a predetermined game value such as the possibility of entering a probable change state after the big hit gaming state is given. The notification according to the original reliability set corresponding to the reach effect may be limited.

  When the operation effective period ends in the reach effect control process, the variable display result in the current variable display and the current game state are specified. Subsequently, for example, a basic point determination table stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 is set as a use table. The basic point determination table set at this time may be the same as the table set by the process of step S750 shown in FIG. 32, or may be part of the gaming state, the variable display count, the push operation count value, or Depending on the whole, the determination result of the basic points may be different. Thereafter, a basic point is determined based on the number of push operations according to the push operation count value. At this time, for example, the basic points may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the number of variable displays after the end of the previous big hit gaming state has reached a predetermined number. As a result, the change amount of the production point can be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given.

  After the basic point is determined in the reach effect control process, it is specified whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Then, different point magnifications are set according to the specific result. FIG. 42B shows a setting example of the point magnification at the time of reach production. In the setting example shown in FIG. 42B, when the variable display result is “lost”, the point magnification is set to 1 (× 1). On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the point magnification is set to double (× 2). By multiplying the set point magnification by the basic point determined by such reach effect control processing, a point to be given as an effect point to be given to the player is determined. In this way, for example, a predetermined game can be obtained by setting different point magnifications depending on whether or not a predetermined game value can be given by controlling the game to a big hit game state with the variable display result being “big hit”. When the value can be given, the change amount of the production point is increased more than when the value can not be given.

  After determining the grant points in the reach effect control process, the total points are updated by adding the determined grant points. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated total points have reached a preset level-up determination value. At this time, if the level-up determination value is reached, the effect level is updated by adding 1 or the like. Also, the total points are cleared and initialized to “0”. When the total points have not reached the level-up judgment value, or after clearing the total points according to the renewal of the production level, the reach production control process is performed after performing production settings for reporting the production points and production levels. Exit.

  As an example, after the effect image as shown in FIG. 44 (A1) is displayed, when the grant point is determined to be “0”, the grant point is “± 0” as shown in FIG. 44 (A2). An effect image for notifying that the total points are not updated is displayed. On the other hand, after the effect image as shown in FIG. 44 (B1) is displayed, when the assigned point is determined to be “1”, the granted point is “+1” as shown in FIG. 44 (B2). An effect image for notifying that the total points are updated so as to increase by 1 is displayed. After the effect image as shown in FIG. 44 (C1) is displayed, when the awarded point is determined to be “2”, the awarded point as shown in FIG. 44 (C2) is “+2”, and the total points The effect image for notifying that it is updated to increase by 2 is displayed. After the effect image as shown in FIG. 44 (D1) is displayed, when the given point is determined to be “3”, the given point as shown in FIG. 44 (D2) is “+3” and the total points The effect image for notifying that it is updated to increase by 3 is displayed. In this case, it is determined that the total points have reached the level-up determination value, and the production level is updated from “1” to “2”, as shown in FIG. 44 (D3). An effect image for notifying the level up is displayed.

  The determination of the grant points based on the detection result of the instruction input in such reach production, the update of the total points, the update of the production level, and the notification of these determination results and update results are determined as the operation effective period in the reach production has ended. Is done from. Then, the change of reach production that can be determined by the establishment of the reach production change condition according to the updated production level is reflected in the variable display after the next time. That is, after the execution of the reach effect with different effect results according to the detection result of the instruction input such as the push operation on the push button 31B is finished, the effect level updated based on the detection result of the instruction input during the reach effect is predetermined. Whether or not the production change condition is satisfied is determined in the variable display after the next time.

  In addition, the display of the effect image for informing the player of the effect point and the effect level so that the player can recognize the information may be continuously performed even after the execution of the reach effect is finished. Thereby, a player can grasp | ascertain an effect point and an effect level easily.

  For example, the reach that can be determined so as to increase the types of mini-games that can be determined as the button operation reach effect when a predetermined reach effect change condition is satisfied, for example, when the effect level becomes “3” or “4”. You may change the production. That is, depending on whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition, the determinable effect mode may be changed so as to vary the number of types of mini-games that can be executed.

  In addition to the button operation reach effect with different effect results depending on the detection result of the instruction input to the push button 31B, a stick operation reach effect or a combined operation reach effect may be executable. The stick operation reach effect is a reach effect in which the effect result differs depending on the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation (for example, the tilting operation of the operating rod or the push-pull operation of the trigger button) on the stick controller 31A. The combined operation reach effect is a reach effect in which the effect result differs depending on the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation on both the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B.

  FIG. 45 shows an effect display example in the stick operation reach effect. In this effect display example, for example, as shown in FIG. 45A, when the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, when the reach effect period is before the operation effective period, for example, FIG. An effect image as shown in B) is displayed. As a result, the pre-operation effect that prompts the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A and the push-pull operation with respect to the trigger button is executed. Then, when the operation effective period is started, for example, an effect image representing an aim as shown in FIG. 45C, an effect image representing an enemy aircraft, and the like are displayed. The display image of the effect image representing the aim can be moved by tilting the operation stick of the stick controller 31A, and is an operation target by the operation stick of the stick controller 31A.

  When the effect image shown in FIG. 45 (C) is displayed and the operation valid period is reached, an effect representing the aim is generated as shown in FIG. The display position of the image can be moved. For example, as shown in FIG. 45E, when the display position of the effect image representing the aim matches the display position of the effect image representing the enemy aircraft, the display mode of the effect image representing the aim captures the enemy aircraft. What is necessary is just to become a specific display mode (for example, a display mode in which the display color of the aim is red and the brightness is increased) corresponding to the above.

  When the player performs a push-pull operation on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A after the effect image shown in FIG. 45E is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. Display an image. For example, if the variable display result is “big hit”, an effect image or the like that has been successfully shot down by the enemy aircraft as shown in FIG. 45 (G) may be displayed.

  After the operation valid period in stick operation reach production ends, based on the detection result of the instruction input, etc., the grant points are determined, the total points are updated, the production level is updated, and the determination results and update results are notified. You can make it. At this time, at least some basic points are selected according to one or both of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a normal state, a probability variation state, and a short time state, and a variable display count of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. It may be different. In other words, the amount of change in the production point can be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given and the variable display count reaches the predetermined number. That's fine. Further, different point magnifications may be set according to the specific result of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Thereby, when the predetermined game value can be given by being controlled to the big hit game state, the change amount of the effect points may be increased as compared with the case where the given value is not possible.

  FIG. 46 shows an effect display example in the combined operation reach effect. In this effect display example, for example, as shown in FIGS. 46A to 46D, the same effect images as the effect images shown in FIGS. 45A to 45D corresponding to the stick operation reach effect are displayed. Thereby, the display position of the effect image representing the aim may be moved according to the detection result of the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A. Thereafter, for example, an effect image shown in FIG. 46E is displayed to prompt the user to press the push button 31B. When the player performs a pressing operation on the push button 31B, for example, control for changing from the effect image shown in FIG. 46 (F) to the effect image shown in FIG. 46 (G) and FIG. 46 (H) is performed. Then, the effect image representing the aim is enlarged and displayed.

  When the player performs a push-pull operation on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A after the effect image shown in FIG. 46 (H) is displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (I), an effect in which a shell is fired. Display an image. For example, if the variable display result is “big hit”, an effect image or the like that has been successfully shot down by the enemy aircraft as shown in FIG. 46 (J) may be displayed.

  After the operation valid period in the combined operation reach production ends, based on the detection result of the instruction input, etc., the determination of the granted points, the update of the total points, the update of the production level, and the notification of these determination results and update results are performed. You can make it. At this time, at least some basic points are selected according to one or both of a gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a normal state, a probability variation state, and a short time state, and a variable display count of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. It may be different. In other words, the amount of change in the production point can be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given and the variable display count reaches the predetermined number. That's fine. Further, different point magnifications may be set according to the specific result of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Thereby, when the predetermined game value can be given by being controlled to the big hit game state, the change amount of the effect points may be increased as compared with the case where the given value is not possible.

  In addition, for example, some or all of the selifrich effect, the quiz reach effect, and the performance reach effect may be included as the notice effect whose effect result varies depending on the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. May be included. In the serifrich effect, for example, an effect image representing a plurality of characters is displayed, and one of the characters corresponding to the selected character can be selected while selecting one of the characters. In such a serifitch effect, the effect points may be updated based on the result of detecting an instruction input for selecting a character or a serif. In the quiz reach production, for example, a predetermined question is presented, and a correct option can be selected from a plurality of options. In such a quiz reach production, the production point may be updated based on the result of detecting the instruction input for selecting an option. In the performance reach production, it is possible to input an instruction by a predetermined operation so that the musical instrument is played with a rhythm in accordance with a predetermined music. In such a performance reach production, the production point may be updated based on the result of detecting the instruction input for playing the musical instrument.

  When a reach production is performed in which production points are given according to the detection result of such an instruction input, the instruction input such as the selection result of characters and lines, the number of correct answers, and the performance skill after the reach production is completed. By using parameters based on the detection result and the like, the determination of the granted points, the update of the total points, the update of the production level, and the notification of these determination results and the update results may be performed. The renewal amount of the production points may be determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given. You may make it increase rather than when it does not become a production | presentation state.

  Part or all of the reach effects that can be determined as the effect mode in the seri-freech effect, the quiz reach effect, or the performance reach effect may be changed when the effect level satisfies a predetermined reach effect change condition. In the same manner as the effect mode in the serif notice effect, the effect mode in the quiz notice effect, the effect mode in the performance notice effect, What is necessary is just to be able to set the production mode.

  In addition, it is not limited to the reach production in which the production results differ depending on the detection result of the instruction input. For example, the production level in the reach production in which the predetermined production result is notified when the predetermined instruction input is detected. It may be changed when a predetermined reach production change condition is satisfied. As an example, in the serifitch effect, when any one of a plurality of characters is selected, a message that becomes a predetermined serif that allows the player to recognize the jackpot reliability or the probability variation reliability may be notified. In this case, for example, a plurality of effects may be set by changing the types of characters displayed so as to be selectable. Or you may change the production | presentation aspect in the reach production used as the predetermined production content regardless of the detection result of the instruction input when the production level satisfies a predetermined reach production change condition.

  In addition to the notice effect and the reach effect, for example, as a big hit effect corresponding to the execution of a round in the big hit game state, the result of the play is determined according to the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, etc. Different effects may be executed. When determining the effect pattern of such a big hit effect, for example, it is determined as one of a plurality of effect patterns at a different ratio depending on the determination result as to whether or not the promiscuous state is reached after the end of the big hit gaming state. In this case, the determinable effect pattern may be changed according to whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition. Here, when a part of an effect pattern that can be determined by adding a new effect pattern is changed, the probability variation reliability corresponding to the effect pattern that can be determined before or after the addition is changed to the new effect pattern. What is necessary is just to set so that it may not change with the addition of a pattern. Thus, in the effect pattern of the big hit effect, the effect result may be different depending on whether or not the promiscuous state is reached after the big hit gaming state is finished and the detection result of the instruction input.

  After the operation effective period in the big hit production is over, based on the detection result of the instruction input, etc., the determination of the grant points, the update of the total points, the update of the production level, and the notification of these decision results and the update result are performed. What should I do? At this time, for example, at least some of the basic points may be varied according to the number of variable display times until the big hit gaming state is reached. That is, if the amount of change of the production point is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be given last time, the variable display count reaches the predetermined number, etc. Good. Further, different point magnifications may be set depending on the result of specifying whether or not the probable change state is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 42C shows an example of setting the point magnification at the time of the big hit production. In the setting example shown in FIG. 42C, the point magnification is set to 1 (× 1) in the case of “non-probability change” in which the probability change state does not occur. On the other hand, in the case of “probability change” that is in a probability change state, the point magnification is set to double (× 2). By multiplying such a point magnification by the basic point, a grant point that is an effect point to be given to the player is determined. In this way, when the predetermined game value can be given by setting different point magnifications depending on whether or not the predetermined game value can be given by being controlled to the probability variation state, it can be given You may increase the update amount of production | presentation point rather than when it is not.

  It should be noted that the performance level is not limited to the big hit effect with different results depending on the detection result of the instruction input. For example, the effect level in the big hit effect that becomes the predetermined content by detecting the predetermined instruction input is You may change when predetermined | prescribed effect change conditions are satisfy | filled. As an example, in the big hit performance, a plurality of pieces of music may be presented so as to be selectable, and the music played during the control of the big hit game state may be selected from the presented music pieces. In this case, for example, when the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition, the effect during the big hit may be changed so as to increase (add) the number of music pieces that can be selected as a bonus for the player. . That is, depending on whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition, the determinable effect mode may be changed so as to vary the number of types of music that can be played. Or you may change the effect aspect in the big hit effect which becomes predetermined | prescribed effect content irrespective of the detection result of instruction | indication input, when an effect level satisfy | fills predetermined effect change conditions.

  When it is determined to be one of a plurality of notice types by the process of step S705 shown in FIG. 25, the notice effect included in each notice type by the display update control of the number of reserved memories in the process of step S709 or step S71. Can be notified in advance. FIG. 47 shows a notice display example of the number of reserved memories.

  As an example, when the determination result in the process of step S705 is other than “no notice execution” and is determined as any of a plurality of notice types, a display mode indicating “GAME” as shown in FIG. Display update control of the number of reserved storages may be performed. In this case, although it cannot be specified whether the notice type is “push operation”, “stick operation”, or “combination operation”, the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is not included. Based on this, it is possible to notify the player in advance that the notice effect that changes the effect result is executed.

  As another example, when the notification type of “push operation” is determined as the determination result in the process of step S705, the display of the number of reserved storages that is a display mode simulating the push button 31B as shown in FIG. Update control may be performed. In this case, it is possible to specify that the notice type is “push operation”, and that the notice effect that changes the result based on the detection result of the instruction input by the push operation on the push button 31B is executed. Can be notified in advance so that a person can recognize it.

  Note that when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed is Even if it is decided to execute the notice effect based on the occurrence of the start prize (first start prize) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start prize opening, the number of reserved memories is displayed in the notice display mode. You may restrict | limit so that control to update may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, before the end of the jackpot gaming state, a notice display of the number of reserved memory is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure, and the notice display is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by restricting not to perform the notice display based on the occurrence of the first start winning prize in the high base state, the variable display result corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is “big hit”. Therefore, the player can not recognize that there is a possibility of becoming a healthy game.

  Even when the hold notice display as shown in FIG. 47 (A) or 47 (B) is not performed, the notice effect having different effect results depending on the variable display result or the detection result of the instruction input is executed at a predetermined ratio. There may be things. 47A and 47B, even when the hold notice display is performed, the notice effect having different effect results according to the variable display result or the detection result of the instruction input is not executed at a predetermined ratio. There may be things. In other words, it is sufficient to notify in advance that the predetermined effect that varies the effect result according to the variable display result or the detection result of the instruction input is performed, and when performing the predetermined effect without notifying in advance, There may be a case where the predetermined effect is not executed even if the notification is made in advance.

  When the production level satisfies a predetermined production change condition, for example, instead of some or all of the productions whose production results differ depending on the detection result of the instruction input, such as a notice production, a reach production, or a big hit production, or these An effect mode that can be determined as an effect mode in a predetermined effect may be changed together with part or all of the effect.

  As an example, in response to the start or end of variable display such as decorative symbols, or in response to the end of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, the presentation state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a plurality of presentation modes. (Stage). In each effect mode, the pachinko game is made different in part or all of the background image display, the character display in the notice effect, the sound effect output mode, and the game effect lamp 9 and the effect LED lighting mode. The production state in the machine 1 is changed. It should be noted that the determination ratio for shifting to a specific performance mode may be varied depending on whether or not the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed. When it is possible to transition to one of these multiple production modes (stages), the number and type of production modes (stages) that can be determined as the transition destination are changed when the production level satisfies a predetermined production change condition. May be.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect control CPU 120 may execute the initialization process of step S71 shown in FIG. 22 so that game information such as effect levels and effect points may be initialized. Therefore, the instruction input history including the detection result of the instruction input in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not carried over to the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the other pachinko gaming machine 1 on the next day, and the game information is updated from the initial state by the daily game start. It may be possible.

  On the other hand, specific information such as a two-dimensional code and a password corresponding to the instruction input history including the instruction input detection result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be input / output. You may be allowed to play the game by taking over the information. Such a pachinko gaming machine 1 may be installed in, for example, a game arcade to constitute a gaming system 900 as shown in FIG. A gaming system 900 shown in FIG. 48 includes, in addition to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a management server 1000 connected to the telecommunications network 1002 and a terminal device 1001 possessed (carried) by the player. Between the management server 1000 and the terminal device 1001, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a mobile communication network including a base station and a packet network, a public telephone line, a part or all of the Internet, etc. Predetermined data communication can be performed via the telecommunications network 1002.

  The management server 1000 may be constructed as a plurality of computer systems, or may be constructed as a single computer system. The management server 1000 may be configured to include a predetermined database, a central processing circuit, various input / output interfaces, a communication processing circuit, and a communication interface.

  The terminal device 1001 may be an information processing terminal having a photographing function, an image display function, and a data communication function, such as a portable computer, a cellular phone, a portable game machine, a portable audio player, and a part or all of a digital camera. That's fine. The terminal device 1001 may be configured to include various memories, a central processing circuit, various input / output interfaces, peripheral function circuits, an image processing circuit, a communication processing circuit, a communication interface, a camera, a display, and the like. Some or all of these components may be connected to each other via an internal bus.

  In the gaming system 900, based on the detection result of the instruction input by inputting the password issued by the management server 1000, the password output from another pachinko gaming machine 1, or the password output by the gaming machine application. Thus, it is possible to play the game by taking over the game information such as the production level and production points updated. Such inheritance of game information is not limited to pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model, but may be made possible for different models (brother models) that are regarded as inheritance target models.

  In order to make it possible to take over such game information, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is replaced with, for example, the effect control main process shown in FIG. After performing the effect control main process as shown and the effect random number update process in step S76, the menu process (step S77) is executed. Thereby, for example, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 50 (A) can be displayed on the image display device 5, and further, password input as shown in FIG. 50 (B) or as shown in FIG. 50 (C). Code output can also be performed.

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu process executed in step S77 of FIG. In the menu process shown in FIG. 51, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is “0” (step S801). At this time, if the number of reserved storage is “0” (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not a special symbol or a decorative symbol is being variably displayed (step S802). For example, in the process of step S802, whether or not the variable display is being performed may be determined based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is other than “0”.

  If variable display is not being performed in step S802 (step S802; No), it is determined whether or not menu operation processing for executing a predetermined menu operation processing is being performed (step S803). If the menu operation processing is not in progress (step S803; No), is there a menu display request for requesting the display of the menu screen based on, for example, the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, or the like? It is determined whether or not (step S804). As an example, when a tilting operation in a predetermined direction (for example, forward direction) in the stick controller 31A is continuously detected for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), it may be determined that a menu display request has been made.

  When there is no menu display request in step S804 (step S804; No), execution of the menu process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a menu display request (step S804; Yes), a menu screen as shown in FIG. 50A is displayed on the image display device 5 by performing predetermined menu screen display control (step S805). .

  When the menu operation process is being performed in step S803 (step S803; Yes), after executing the process of step S805, the menu operation process is executed (step S806), and the execution of the menu process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved storage is other than “0” in step S801 (step S801; No), or if variable display is being performed in step S802 (step S802; Yes), whether or not the menu operation process is being performed. Is determined (step S807). At this time, if the menu operation process is not being performed (step S807; No), the execution of the menu process is terminated. On the other hand, when the menu operation process is being performed (step S807; Yes), the menu operation process being executed is terminated (step S808), and then the execution of the menu process is terminated.

  The menu screen displayed by the display control in step S805 includes items such as “member registration”, “password input”, “code display”, “data clear”, and “end” as shown in FIG. Is provided. When this menu screen is displayed, the item to be selected (displayed in black-and-white reversal) can be changed by a predetermined operation (for example, a tilting operation of the operation stick) on the stick controller 31A. In addition, selection of an item displayed as a selection target is confirmed by a predetermined operation (for example, a push / pull operation of a trigger button) on the stick controller 31A or a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) on the push button 31B, and processing corresponding to the item Is executed.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu operation process executed in step S806 of FIG. In the menu process shown in FIG. 52, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there has been a member registration request for requesting a player's member registration (step S821). For example, when the selection of the item “member registration” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG.

  When there is a member registration request in step S821 (step S802; Yes), control for outputting registration information for registering the player as a member is performed (step S803). As an example, in the process of step S803, an image showing a two-dimensional code that conforms to a predetermined standard (specific examples such as JIS X 0510 standard or ISO / IEC 18004 standard) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. This two-dimensional code includes model information indicating the model and model number of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and server address information indicating a network address (such as a URL or an IP address as a specific example) for accessing the management server 1000. It only has to be. It is only necessary that the management server 1000 can be accessed from the terminal device 1001 by photographing the displayed two-dimensional code with the camera of the terminal device 1001. As another example, wireless or wired communication is performed between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the terminal device 1001, and the terminal device 1001 can access the management server 1000 based on the registration information acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 1. It may be.

  When there is no member registration request in step S821 (step S821; No), it is determined whether or not there is a password input request after executing the process of step S822 (step S823). For example, when the selection of the item “password input” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG. 50A, it may be determined that a password input request has been made.

  When there is a password input request in step S823 (step S823; Yes), control for accepting the password input is performed (step S824). As an example, in the process of step S824, the password input screen shown in FIG. 50B is displayed, the password issued by the management server 1000, the password output by another pachinko gaming machine 1, or the management server It is possible to accept a password output by a gaming machine application downloaded from 1000 to the terminal device 1001 and executed.

  In the password input screen shown in FIG. 50B, a password input field in which the input password (symbol string) is displayed, an input selection field in which a list of symbols is displayed for selecting a symbol to be input, and a password input "Erase one character" item to delete one character from the symbol string displayed in the field, "Determination" item to confirm (determine) the password to enter the symbol string displayed in the password input field, and enter the password There is a “return” item to cancel and return to the menu screen. When the password input screen is displayed, a symbol to be displayed in the password input field is selected from the input selection field based on the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation or the like on the stick controller 31A, and the selection of the item “decision” is confirmed. Thus, the symbol string displayed in the password input field is determined as the password to be input.

  When there is no password input request in step S823 (step S823; No), after executing the process of step S824, there is a code output request for requesting code output according to the game history in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Is determined (step S825). For example, when the selection of the item “code output” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG. 50A, it may be determined that there is a code output request.

  When there is a code output request in step S825 (step S825; Yes), control for outputting a code corresponding to the game history is performed (step S826). As an example, in the process of step S826, a code output screen shown in FIG. 50C is displayed, and a two-dimensional code conforming to a predetermined standard is output. In addition to the model information indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the player ID, the two-dimensional code notifies the management server 1000 of the variable display count, jackpot count, production appearance status, instruction input history, etc. Management setting information for enabling management as information may be included.

  The two-dimensional code output on the code output screen as shown in FIG. 50 (C) may include password information indicating a password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Separately from the two-dimensional code, the password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be displayed on the code output screen. That is, the specific information output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the instruction input history in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a password that can be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen as shown in FIG. Information such as a different two-dimensional code may be used, or the same information as such a password may be used. The specific information such as the two-dimensional code and the password is not limited to the information displayed on the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is output. It may be. Alternatively, specific information such as a two-dimensional code and a password output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be transmitted to the terminal device 1001 by performing wireless or wired communication between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the terminal device 1001. .

  When there is no code output request in step S825 (step S825; No), it is determined whether or not there has been a data clear request for requesting initialization of data indicating a game history or the like after executing the process of step S826. (Step S827). For example, when the selection of the item “DATA CLEAR” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG. 50A, it may be determined that there is a data clear request.

  When there is a data clear request in step S827 (step S827; Yes), clear control of data indicating game machine side history information that can specify the past game history and the like is performed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side. (Step S828), the execution of the menu operation process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S828, data indicating the gaming machine side history information stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like is deleted.

  When the symbol string that is a password that can be accepted on the password input screen shown in FIG. 50B is a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 16 symbols) according to a predetermined format, it is an input of a valid password. Determined. For example, in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12, symbols (alphanumeric characters: 10 types, Roman letters [upper case]: 26 types, Roman letters [lower case]) as shown in FIG. : A password analysis table that defines numerical values from “0” to “61” corresponding to 26 types (total of 62 types). The password received on the password input screen is replaced with a corresponding numerical value (decimal number) with reference to this password analysis table.

  The replaced numerical value (decimal number) is further converted into a 6-digit (6-bit) binary number, and the value (16 bits) assigned to the first bit of the binary number corresponding to each symbol is extracted as the player ID. The The player ID may be included in the gaming machine side history information and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  In the binary numeric sequence corresponding to the upper 10 symbols of the symbol sequence constituting the password, 50-bit data excluding the first bit corresponding to the player ID is extracted as common data. The common data includes the model information that can identify the pachinko gaming machine 1 that issued this password (or a two-dimensional code including the password), and the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the variable display count and the number of jackpots. It is sufficient that data such as game history information that can be commonly used is included.

  In the binary numeric string corresponding to the lower six symbols of the symbol string constituting the password, 30-bit data excluding the first bit corresponding to the player ID is extracted as unique data. The unique data can be used when the password is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like of the same model. It is only necessary to include data such as.

  The effect appearance status indicated in the specific data is an effect mode that can be determined based on the detection result of the instruction input, such as a notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a reach effect of a specific reach pattern, or a part or all of a big hit effect. The game state (normal state, probability change state, short-time state, jackpot) when each effect is executed for a specified effect that is partially or wholly changed, or for a specified effect that varies depending on the detection result of the instruction input. For the medium performance, the game state just before the big hit game state is sufficient), the number of executions of each production, the variable display result in the variable display in which the notice effect or the reach production is executed (such as losing or jacking), the latest jackpot Identifies the appearance of various effects, such as the number of variable displays from the end of the game state to the execution of each effect It needs to include the ability data.

  The instruction input history shown in the specific data is, for example, every time the execution of a predetermined effect in which the effect result differs depending on the detection result of the instruction input, such as a notice effect, a reach effect of a specific reach pattern, or a part or all of a big hit effect, Detection result of instruction input such as push operation count value, enemy shoot down number, selection result of characters and lines, number of correct answers of quiz, performance skill, and production level, production points including total points and grant points It is only necessary to include data that can identify a predetermined determination result or an update result based on the detection result of the instruction input itself.

  Note that the two-dimensional code output on the code output screen shown in FIG. 50 (C) includes data that can specify all of the appearance appearance status and the instruction input history, while the password shown in FIG. 50 (B). The unique data of the password input on the input screen may include data that can specify a part of the effect appearance status and the instruction input history. However, the unique data of the password input on the password input screen only needs to include at least data capable of specifying the effect level in the instruction input history. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by using, for example, the processing in step S723 shown in FIG. 28 using the effect level specified from the unique data of the input password, the effect of the predetermined effect is achieved when the effect change condition is satisfied. The production mode that can be determined as the mode can be changed.

  The two-dimensional code and password input / output as specific information corresponding to the instruction input history including the instruction input detection result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include information indicating the instruction input detection result itself, such as a push operation count value. Alternatively, it may be information changed based on an instruction input history including an instruction input detection result, such as an effect level and an effect point.

  In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the code output screen for outputting the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 50C on the image display device 5, so that the effect result varies depending on the detection result of the instruction input. Corresponding to each of the predetermined effects, it is possible to output specific information that can specify the instruction input history including the detection result of the instruction input in the operation effective period of each effect. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a code output screen for outputting a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 50 (C) on the image display device 5 so that it can be changed after the most recent big hit gaming state is completed. Based on the number of times of display, it is possible to output specific information that can specify whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed from when a predetermined game value can be most recently given to when a predetermined effect is executed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays a code output screen for outputting a two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 50 (C) on the image display device 5 so that a variable display result in a variable display in which a predetermined effect is executed. Based on this, it is possible to output specific information that can specify whether or not the game state becomes a big hit gaming state and a predetermined gaming value can be given.

  The management server 1000 is accessible from the terminal device 1001 via the telecommunications network 1002, manages game-related information related to games played in the pachinko gaming machine 1, issuance and distribution of passwords, and the terminal device 1001. Distribution of game machine applications that can be executed on

  The management server 1000 is configured with a player database for managing game-related information for each player. For example, as shown in FIG. 54, the player database includes the number of accesses, the number of variable display times, the number of jackpots, the number of probability changes, the effect level, the operation history, etc., in association with the player IDs that can identify the players individually. Various data are stored. In addition, the management server 1000 stores game machine applications that can be executed by the terminal device 1001 in a distributable manner. The gaming machine application is an application that provides a pachinko simulation function that enables a game imitating a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be executed. In response to a distribution request from the terminal device 1001, a gaming machine application is distributed from the management server 1000 and executed on each terminal device 1001, thereby simulating a game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 even outside the game hall. A game can be enjoyed in the terminal device 1001.

  FIG. 55 shows a display example of each page constituting a site provided from the management server 1000 to the terminal device 1001. FIG. 55A shows the top menu page of the site. The top menu includes menus such as “issue password”, “data confirmation”, and “content download”.

  In the top menu page shown in FIG. 55A, when the selection of the menu “issue password” is confirmed, it is based on the player's initial registration information (member registration information) or game-related information stored in the player database. A password is issued. For example, the password issued by the management server 1000 is included in the password issuance page shown in FIG. 55 (B) and distributed to the terminal device 1001. The password thus issued can be stored and stored in various memories of the terminal device 1001.

  In the top menu page shown in FIG. 55 (A), when the selection of the menu “data confirmation” is confirmed, the variable display count corresponding to the player ID, the jackpot count, the probability change are determined from the game related information stored in the player database. Predetermined data such as the number of times and effect level is extracted. For example, data extracted by the management server 1000 is included in the data confirmation page shown in FIG. 55C and distributed to the terminal device 1001. By displaying such a data confirmation page, data indicating a game history or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be output so that the player can confirm the data.

  When the selection of the menu “content download” is confirmed on the top menu page shown in FIG. 55A, a content download page for downloading the player application stored in the management server 1000 is distributed to the terminal device 1001. The For example, when the content download page shown in FIG. 55D is displayed, the selection of the item “download” is confirmed, so that the gaming machine application is distributed from the management server 1000 to the terminal device 1001 and stored in an executable manner. Is done.

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed for the terminal device 1001 to receive a password issued from the management server 1000 in the gaming system 900. The process shown in FIG. 56 includes a process executed by each of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the terminal device 1001, and the management server 1000. In the process shown in FIG. 56, first, the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives a display request for member registration or code output (step SA11). This process corresponds to the effect control CPU 120 determining that there is a member registration request by the process of step S821 shown in FIG. 52, or determining that there is a code output request by the process of step S825.

  Subsequent to the processing of step SA11, display of a two-dimensional code for password generation is started on the pachinko gaming machine 1 side (step SA12). This process corresponds to the effect control CPU 120 executing the process of step S822 or step S826 shown in FIG. After the process of step SA12 is executed, the password generation code display is terminated based on, for example, detection of a predetermined operation (step SA13).

  In the process shown in FIG. 56, the terminal device 1001 first performs an initial setting for acquiring a password (step SA21). As an example of the processing in step SA21, the central processing circuit of the terminal device 1001 starts a photographing operation using a camera based on detecting a predetermined operation on a predetermined input member included in various input / output interfaces. Make settings (specifically, for example, start of execution of a shooting application). Subsequently, in response to, for example, a player pressing down a predetermined shooting start button included in various input / output interfaces, the image is displayed on the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the camera of the terminal device 1001. The terminal device 1001 acquires code display information by photographing the two-dimensional code that has been recorded (step SA22).

  In this way, in the terminal device 1001, shooting by the camera is performed in accordance with a predetermined operation by the player. Note that after the start of the shooting operation is set in step SA21, shooting by the camera is started as it is, and a separate operation such as pressing of the shooting start button may be unnecessary. Even in this case, the process of step SA21 is executed in accordance with the predetermined operation of the terminal device 1001 by the player, and the process of step SA22 is subsequently executed. It can be said that it is done.

  Based on the code display information acquired by the terminal device 1001 in this manner, the central processing circuit of the terminal device 1001 accesses the management server 1000 via the telecommunication network 1002 by the communication processing circuit and the communication interface, and acquires the password. Communication request is made (step SA23). At this time, the code display information acquired on the terminal device 1001 side may be transmitted to the management server 1000 as it is based on, for example, that access is permitted (authentication success). Alternatively, information necessary for obtaining the password issued by the management server 1000 may be extracted from the code display information and transmitted to the management server 1000. The information necessary for acquiring the password only needs to include a terminal code corresponding to the model and model number of the terminal device 1001, terminal address information indicating the network address of the terminal device 1001, and the like. Further, when the player's profile information is recorded in advance in various memories of the terminal device 1001, this profile information may be included. Furthermore, model information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be included. When the code display information is acquired from the two-dimensional code displayed on the code output screen shown in FIG. 50 (C), it includes data such as the appearance appearance status and the instruction input history together with common data including data such as game history information. Specific data may be included. By transmitting such unique data to the management server 1000, in the player database of the management server 1000, it is possible to manage game-related information including detailed performance appearance status and instruction input history for each player.

  On the management server 1000 side, for example, the central processing circuit executes a computer program for access management and detects an access (password issuing access) from the terminal device 1001 (step SA31). Then, it may be determined whether to permit access by executing a predetermined authentication process. In addition, you may make it permit access for arbitrary password issuing, without performing special authentication processing. At this time, the management server 1000 specifies a player or the like based on the received information from the terminal device 1001 (step SA32).

  After the processing of step SA32 is executed, new setting or update setting of game history and effect history is performed (step SA33). For example, when the code display information received from the terminal device 1001 includes new registration information for member registration, a player ID that can identify a player is newly generated and recorded in the player database, and various corresponding information The initial setting may be performed. On the other hand, when the code display information received from the terminal device 1001 includes game history information, production appearance status, and instruction input history, various information associated with a predetermined player ID in the player database is updated. Set up. Thus, based on the specific information transmitted from the terminal device 1001, the game related information stored in the player database can be updated.

  Following the processing in step SA33, password issue information is transmitted (step SA34). At this time, different passwords are generated according to the game-related information newly set or updated by the process of step SA33. That is, as shown in FIGS. 53 (A) and 53 (B), a password having a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 16 symbols) with different symbol strings is issued according to the player ID, common data, and unique data, and the password is Identifiable password issuance information is transmitted to the terminal device 1001. At this time, update notification information for notifying that the game history information stored in the player database has been updated may be transmitted to the terminal device 1001 together with the password issuance information. Thereby, the management server 1000 indicates that the game related information has been updated based on the fact that the specific information such as the code display information output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and acquired by the terminal device 1001 is transmitted. 1001 can be notified.

  On the terminal device 1001 side, the password issuance information transmitted from the management server 1000 is acquired. At this time, for example, the central processing circuit of the terminal device 1001 causes the image processing circuit to display a predetermined image on the display, so that information indicating acquisition of the password is notified (step SA24). Further, based on the update notification information transmitted from the management server 1000, information indicating an update of the game related information may be notified. The password issuance information transmitted from the management server 1000 may be recorded and stored in various memories of the terminal device 1001. The password issuance information thus recorded may be displayed on the display of the terminal device 1001 and notified to the player based on the fact that a predetermined operation on various input / output interfaces of the terminal device 1001 has been detected.

  When the password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the code output screen shown in FIG. 50 (C), the password is stored and stored in various memories of the terminal device 1001 for management. The server 1000 may be provided so that it can be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen shown in FIG. The password displayed on the code output screen may be input on the password input screen using, for example, a player's memory or memo without storing and saving in the terminal device 1001.

  Alternatively, the central processing circuit of the terminal device 1001 uses a code display information acquired by photographing the two-dimensional code output on the code output screen shown in FIG. The password may be generated inside the terminal device 1001 by executing the application. In this case, the terminal device 1001 uses the code display information acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 1 without the management server 1000 being involved, and inputs it to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen shown in FIG. Specific information that becomes a password can be provided.

  Alternatively, the password may be generated inside the terminal device 1001 based on the result of the central processing circuit of the terminal device 1001 executing the game using the gaming machine application. In this case, the terminal device 1001 does not involve the management server 1000 other than the member registration or the download of the gaming machine application, and further does not acquire the code display information from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and FIG. 50 (B). It is possible to provide specific information as a password to be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen shown.

  As described above, the terminal device 1001 is a password that is input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen shown in FIG. 50B based on the predetermined information acquired from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the management server 1000. It suffices if information can be presented to the player. Alternatively, the terminal device 1001 obtains specific information that becomes a password to be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen shown in FIG. 50 (B) without acquiring predetermined information from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the management server 1000. It may be generated so that it can be presented to the player.

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed to input information that becomes a password to the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the password issuance information recorded in the terminal device 1001. The process shown in FIG. 57 includes a process executed by each of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the terminal device 1001. In the process shown in FIG. 57, the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives a request for password input (step SB11). This process corresponds to the effect control CPU 120 determining that there is a password input request by the process of step S823 shown in FIG.

  In the process shown in FIG. 57, the terminal device 1001 performs initial setting for password input (step SB21). In the process of step SB21, for example, a setting for starting display of password issuance information on the display of the terminal device 1001 based on detection of a predetermined operation on various input / output interfaces (execution of a password display application as a specific example) Start). Each time the initial setting for password input is performed, the terminal device 1001 accesses the management server 1000 and provides password issuance information that can identify a password corresponding to the player who owns and operates the terminal device 1001. You may get it.

  Subsequent to the processing in step SB21, information indicating the issued password is output (step SB22). On the pachinko gaming machine 1 side, based on the reception of the password input request in the process of step SB11, the input of specific information to be a password is started (step SB12). This process corresponds to the effect control CPU 120 executing the process of step S824 shown in FIG. 52 and causing the image display device 5 to display the password input screen shown in FIG.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming system 900, or the management server 1000 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and can solve at least one problem in the prior art. A part of the configuration described in the above embodiment may be provided. As a specific example, in the above embodiment, when the production level satisfies a predetermined production change condition, the production result is determined according to the detection result of the instruction input such as the announcement production, the reach production, or the big hit production production. It demonstrated as what changes the effect aspect which can be determined as an effect aspect in a different predetermined effect. However, among the predetermined effects whose effect results differ according to the detection result of the instruction input, there may be a certain effect aspect that cannot be determined even if the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition. That is, when the effect level satisfies a predetermined effect change condition, an effect mode that can be determined as an effect mode in a part or all of the predetermined effects among a plurality of predetermined effects whose effect results differ according to the detection result of the instruction input. Can be changed.

  Among a plurality of predetermined effects such as a notice effect, a reach effect, and even a big hit effect, ones with different effect changing conditions for changing the definable effect mode may be included. For example, when the production level is “3”, the notice effect change condition for changing the effect mode that can be determined as the effect mode in the notice effect is satisfied, while it can be determined as the effect mode in the reach effect. The reach production change condition for changing the production mode may not be satisfied. And when it becomes production level "4", while a notice production change condition is not satisfied, a reach production change condition may be satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and according to the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation for each operation means, the notice effect, the reach effect, and also the big hit effect It was explained that the production results in the predetermined production are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a device having a single operation means such as only the push button 31B, an effect result in a predetermined effect is obtained according to the detection result of the instruction input by the predetermined operation on the operation means. It may be possible to make it different.

  The configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and may be a jog dial capable of rotating operation, for example, or a touch operation or pressing operation like a touch panel. It may be possible. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player. That is, the configuration for detecting an instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  In the embodiment described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result by launching a game ball as a game medium into the game area and performing a predetermined game effect It demonstrated as the thing which can change the production | presentation aspect which can be determined as an aspect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention can be applied to an arbitrary gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols serving as a plurality of types of identification information, and can provide a predetermined game value based on the game result. Can be applied. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is completed. In a slot machine in which a winning, an RB winning, etc.) can be generated, an effect mode that can be determined as an effect mode of a predetermined effect may be changed when a predetermined effect change condition is satisfied. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including a configuration (for example, a touch panel) that detects an instruction input by a player and software for performing a predetermined process cooperate with each other in the above embodiment. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that a part or all of the characteristic which the shown pachinko game machine 1 has may be provided.

  In addition, the image display on the image display device 5 for executing a predetermined effect such as the device configuration of the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the notice effect, the reach effect, or the big hit effect, etc. Various presentation operations including operation, sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R, and lighting operations of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED can be arbitrarily changed and modified within the scope of the present invention. It is. 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 gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

  As described above, in the above embodiment, for example, in the process of step S723 shown in FIG. 28, the determination ratio of the notice pattern is set according to the variable display result as shown in FIG. In step S724, the notice pattern is determined. Then, for example, in the process of step S748 shown in FIG. 32, effect control for effect display according to the push operation count value as shown in FIG. 37 is performed. Therefore, the effect result in the notice effect varies depending on the detection result of the instruction input by the player such as a predetermined operation on the push button 31B, for example, together with the variable display result. Based on the detection result of the instruction input and the like, the effect level is updated by, for example, the process of step S757 shown in FIG. In the process of step S723 shown in FIG. 28, by setting the determination ratio of the notice pattern according to the effect level, the noticeable pattern that can be determined is changed when the effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition. . In this way, by making it possible to change the presentation mode of the predetermined effect based on the detection result of the instruction input by the player, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate by the instruction input and appropriately improve the interest of the game. it can.

  For example, when the process of step S759 shown in FIG. 32 is executed, a predetermined variable used to satisfy an effect change condition such as an effect level is notified by the player in an identifiable manner. The process of step S758 shown in FIG. 32 is executed when it is determined in the process of step S745 that the operation valid period has ended. Since the determination ratio of the notice pattern is set by the process of step S723 shown in FIG. 28, whether or not the effect level satisfies a predetermined notice effect change condition is detected by an instruction input that triggers updating the effect level. It will be determined after the announced notice effect is finished. Thereby, a player's confusion by the change of the production | presentation aspect in execution of the predetermined productions, such as a notice production, can be prevented, and the interest of a game can be improved appropriately.

  For example, in the setting example of the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 29, the notice pattern that can be determined by adding new notice patterns YPD to YPF, such as when the performance level is updated from “2” to “3”. When a part of is changed, the reliability to which a predetermined game value is given, such as the jackpot reliability corresponding to the notice patterns YPA to YPC that can be determined before and after adding the new notice patterns YPD to YPF, is The new notice patterns YPD to YPF do not change. Thereby, a player's confusion by having changed the production | presentation aspect in a predetermined production can be prevented, and the interest of a game can be improved appropriately.

  For example, in the process of step S748 shown in FIG. 32, effect control is performed for effect display according to the push operation count value as shown in FIG. For example, in the case of the notice pattern YPC, depending on the push operation count value, the production contents are similar to those of the other notice patterns YPA and YPB, and the notification according to the original reliability is limited. Thereby, the willingness to participate by the player's instruction input can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved appropriately.

  For example, in the process of step S751 shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the predetermined game value can be most recently given by changing the determination result of the basic points according to the variable display count. Accordingly, the change amount of the production point is determined at a different rate. Thereby, according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to change the ease of changing the effect mode such as the notice pattern, thereby increasing the player's attention and improving the interest of the game. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, each time the variable display result becomes “big hit” with a predetermined probability, the player's expectation that the variable display result will soon become “big hit” as the number of variable display increases is increased. By changing the ease of changing the effect mode according to the expectation, the player's attention to a predetermined effect such as a notice effect can be appropriately increased.

  For example, in the process of step S753 shown in FIG. 32, a different point magnification is set depending on whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. If the reach state is not reached, the possibility of the variable display result being “big hit” is low, and if the reach state is reached, the possibility of being in the big hit gaming state is increased based on the “big hit” variable display result. When such a predetermined game value can be given, or when the given possibility is high, the change amount of the production point is increased. Thereby, depending on whether or not the game value can be given, the ease of changing the effect mode such as the notice pattern is changed to increase the player's attention and improve the interest of the game.

  When it is determined as one of a plurality of notice types by the process of step S705 shown in FIG. 25, the notice effect included in each notice type by the display update control of the number of reserved storages in the process of step S709 or step S71. Is notified in advance. Thereby, an opportunity and a period of preparation are given to the player's instruction input, the instruction input can be facilitated to increase the willingness to participate, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the gaming system 900 as shown in FIG. 48, the pachinko gaming machine 1 outputs a two-dimensional code by displaying a code output screen as shown in FIG. 50 (C), for example. For example, the terminal device 1001 acquires code display information in the process of step SA22 illustrated in FIG. 56, and transmits the code display information to the management server 1000 by the process of step SA23 or the like. The management server 1000 executes the process of step SA33 based on the information received from the terminal device 1001, and updates the record in the player database as shown in FIG. 54, thereby playing a game related to the game for each player. Update related information. The management server 1000 executes the process of step SA34, and transmits password issuance information that can specify a different password to the terminal device 1001 in accordance with the game-related information that is newly set or updated. Thus, for example, a password that can be input to the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the password input screen as shown in FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, using the effect level specified from the input password, the effect mode that can be determined as the effect mode of the predetermined effect is changed when the effect change condition is satisfied. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can input and output specific information such as a two-dimensional code and a password, and the management server 1000 manages the game related information, while detecting the instruction input detection result by the player. By making it possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect based on this, it is possible to increase the willingness to participate by the player's instruction input, and to appropriately improve the interest of the game.

  By displaying the code output screen as shown in FIG. 50 (C) and outputting the two-dimensional code, the operation of each effect corresponds to each of the specified effects that differ in the effect result according to the detection result of the instruction input. Specific information that can specify the instruction input history including the detection result of the instruction input in the valid period is output. The production mode that can be determined when the production change condition is satisfied is changed using a password issued based on such detailed instruction input history. In this way, it is possible to change the production mode based on the detailed instruction input history, to increase the player's willingness to participate and the production by the instruction input, and to improve the interest of the game.

  By displaying a code output screen as shown in FIG. 50 (C) and outputting a two-dimensional code, a predetermined game value is most recently given based on the variable display count after the most recent big hit gaming state is completed. Specific information that can specify whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed from when it becomes possible until the predetermined performance is executed is output. The production mode that can be determined when the production change condition is satisfied is changed using a password issued based on such detailed instruction input history. In this way, it is possible to change the production mode based on the detailed instruction input history, to increase the player's willingness to participate and the production by the instruction input, and to improve the interest of the game.

  By displaying a code output screen as shown in FIG. 50 (C) and outputting a two-dimensional code, it becomes a big hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the variable display in which the predetermined effect is executed, and a predetermined game value is given. Specific information that can specify whether or not it is possible is output. The production mode that can be determined when the production change condition is satisfied is changed using a password issued based on such detailed instruction input history. In this way, it is possible to change the production mode based on the detailed instruction input history, to increase the player's willingness to participate and the production by the instruction input, and to improve the interest of the game.

  For example, when the process of step SA34 shown in FIG. 56 is executed, update notification information is transmitted to the terminal device 1001, thereby notifying the terminal device 1001 that the game related information has been updated. Thus, the player can easily confirm the update of the game related information as well as the transmission of the specific information such as the password.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 900 ... Game system 1000 ... Management server 1001 ... Terminal device 1002 ... Telecommunications network

Claims (1)

Performs variable display, the display and a game machine that enables imparting Yu technique value based on the result, the terminal device owned by the player, and an information management apparatus for managing a game-related information regarding the game performed by the game machine A gaming system comprising:
The gaming machine is
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for controlling an effect device that executes an effect based on information from the game control means;
Comprising: a detection means that detect the operation by the player, the,
The game control means includes
Hold storage means capable of storing variable display hold information that has not yet started,
Determining means for determining whether or not the game value can be given;
Determination means for determining whether or not the game value can be given before the determination by the determination means;
Information holding means for sending hold notification information and determination result information indicating a determination result of the determination means when the hold information stored in the hold storage means increases;
The production control means includes
Based on the determination result information, a predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect;
Predetermined effect limiting means for restricting execution of the predetermined effect even if the other is normally received when at least one of the hold notification information and the determination result information cannot be normally received When,
And game effects means for performing an effect different results game effects according to prior Kike' detection result by the determination result and the previous danger detecting means by a constant means,
Aspects exits including Starring game effects aspects by the game effects unit, a presentation determining means for determining the one of the plurality aspects in Tokoro Teiwari case,
And a specific information input means for inputting and outputting the identification information corresponding to the detection history including the detection result by the pre-dangerous detecting means,
The terminal device includes specific information acquisition and transmission means for acquiring specific information output from the specific information input / output means and transmitting the specific information to the information management apparatus,
The information management device includes:
Game related information update means for updating the game related information based on the specific information transmitted from the specific information acquisition transmission means;
Specific information providing means for generating different specific information according to the game-related information and presenting it on the terminal device so as to be input by the specific information input / output means,
The gaming machine further includes:
When the detection history based on specific information satisfying Starring output change condition comprises effect change means for changing at least part of the by the effect determination unit Rike' constant possible representation embodiment,
A gaming system characterized by that.