JP5839364B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  As the gaming machine, based on the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each is started in each of the plurality of variable display units, and a display result is derived. Some gaming machines have a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, a predetermined image (in Patent Document 1, an image of a character that hides a symbol) is displayed on any of a plurality of variable display units before the display result is derived. By doing this, there is a notice that there is a possibility that an effect corresponding to the predetermined image (the change of the symbol in Patent Document 1) may be executed.

JP 2007-83078 A

  However, in the technique of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since a presentation that can be executed afterwards is the same kind of display even if a predetermined image is displayed on any of the plurality of variable display units, it is interesting for the player. There was a lack.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols) that can identify each is performed in each of a plurality of variable display units (for example, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) to derive a display result, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a decisive decorative symbol of the big hit combination) is derived. ) And
A pre-determining means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the process of step S240) that determines whether or not to control the specific gaming state before derivation of the display result;
On the basis of the determination result of the pre-decision means, an effect execution means capable of executing any kind of effect among a plurality of effects (for example, the portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S271 and S273, and the effect The control CPU 120 executes steps S503, S504, S506, S507, S508, etc. and the step S463).
By displaying a first image (for example, an execution effect preview image TZ) on a first variable display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display area 5C) of the plurality of variable display units, the effect executing means. The first notice display for notifying that there is a possibility that the first effect (for example, “pseudo-ream”) is executed is executed, and the first variable display of the plurality of variable display sections is executed. By displaying a second image (for example, an execution effect preview image TZ) on a second variable display unit (for example, a decorative symbol display area 5R, etc.) that is different from the unit, the effect execution means performs the first display. A notice execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs a second notice display) for giving a notice that there is a possibility that a second effect (for example, “slip”) different from the effect may be executed. Processing of S509 By executing the processing in step S465, select one from the pattern 1 of FIG. 43 and 44 of the 4 comprises a portion, and so on) that perform,
Any one of the plurality of types of effects is an effect in which at least one of the plurality of variable display units displays a temporary stop and then variably displays again before the display result is derived (for example, slipping) Production (pattern 3 in FIG. 43), pseudo-continuous production (pattern 2 in FIG. 43),
The notice execution means is:
During the period in which the identification information is variably displayed on each of the plurality of variable display sections , either the first notice display or the second notice display is executed (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIG. 43). And the process of displaying the execution effect notice image TZ during the variation of the decorative pattern, such as patterns 1 to 4 of 44 and 44),
Even when the variable display of the identification information performed in the plurality of variable display units does not reach the reach mode, either the first notice display or the second notice display can be executed (for example, The effect control CPU 120 may display the execution effect notice image TZ even when reach is not established).
It is characterized by that.

According to the above structure, thereby improving interest of Yu technique.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The first image and the second image are images that notify common information (for example, an execution effect notice image TZ).
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, even if it is a similar image, the type of effect performed thereafter differs depending on whether the image is displayed on the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit. The fun of gaming is improved. In addition to the same image, the image for notifying the common information is strictly different from the image itself, but the image obtained by viewing the image is the same (for example, the same image to be expressed). Including. Images with the same information obtained by looking at the images include, for example, images with different colors (including cases where the background image is transparent), and images of the same subject drawn from different angles. is there.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Any of the plurality of types of effects is an effect of stopping and displaying the specific identification information on at least one of the plurality of variable display units when deriving the display result (for example, a final stop symbol) For which “7” becomes “7” (pattern 1 in FIG. 43),
You may do it.

  According to the said structure, since there exists said effect as a candidate of the effect performed after that, the interest of a game improves.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Any one of the plurality of types of effects is an effect of variably displaying again after stopping the identification information in all the plurality of variable display parts before derivation of the display result (for example, pseudo-continuous Production (pattern 2 in FIG. 43),
You may do it.

  According to the said structure, since there exists said effect as a candidate of the effect performed after that, the interest of a game improves.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The notice execution means is predetermined for each of at least a plurality of variable display portions of the plurality of variable display portions when the effect execution means executes a third type of the plurality of types of effects. By displaying the image, the third notice display for notifying that the third type of effect may be executed is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of step S509 or step S465). 44, the pattern 5 in FIG. 44 is selected and executed, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, since other types of effects are executed when there are a plurality of image display positions, the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The advance notice execution means performs a first display to be displayed on the first variable display section without moving the first image based on a determination result of the prior determination means, or the first display By displaying the image on another variable display unit different from the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units, and then performing a second display to display on the first variable display unit, The first notice display is performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S509 or the process of step S465 to select and execute the pattern 4 in FIG. 44).
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, since the variation of the display of the first image when the first effect is executed is increased, the interest of the game is improved.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above,
The notice execution means determines whether to perform the first display or the second display based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step S756 to step S756). A portion for executing the processing of S758)
The display determination means displays the first display or the second display so that the possibility of entering the specific gaming state differs between when the first display is performed and when the second display is performed. (For example, in the execution effect notice content determination table (for “medium”), the execution effect notice image TZ is likely to move when a big hit is made).
You may do it.

  According to the said structure, since the possibility that it will be in a specific game state differs with a 1st display and a 2nd display, the interest of a game improves.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The advance notice execution means can display the first image at a first timing or a second timing;
The notice execution means determines whether to display the first image at the first timing or the second timing based on the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Includes a part for executing the process of step S770).
The display determination means is configured so that the possibility of entering the specific gaming state differs between when the first image is displayed at the first timing and when the first image is displayed at the second timing. It is determined whether to display the image at the first timing or the second timing (for example, in the execution effect notice timing determination table, the timing B is easily selected at the time of the big hit).
You may do it.

  According to the above configuration, since the possibility of entering the specific gaming state differs depending on whether the display timing of the first image is the first timing or the second timing, the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. 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 various chance eyes. 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 explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for production | presentation counted by the production | presentation control board side. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution effect notification execution determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution effect notice content determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the execution effect notification execution determination table 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an execution effect notification timing determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between the execution effect timing and the effect performed after that. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating 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 start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of step S752, S756, S760, S764 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of step S754 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of step S758 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of step S762 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process of step S766 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of step S768 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process of step S770 of an execution effect notification setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode displayed on an image display apparatus in an execution effect preview. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode displayed on an image display apparatus in an execution effect preview.

  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. A special symbol (also referred to as “special diagram”), which is an example of a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Without limitation, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which a combination of a LED to be turned on and a LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols that are examples of 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. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction, update display by rotation, etc.) is started. Thereafter, when a special symbol (determined special symbol) that is a variable display result in the special symbol game is stopped and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, At 5C and 5R, the decorative symbol (definite decorative symbol (final stop symbol)) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be moved within the display area of the image display device 5, and the decorative symbols are displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. You may be able to do that.

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

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

  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). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and 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).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and 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 subsequently 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. Corresponding to the established start condition when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, etc. Variable display is held.

  As an example, in the start winning memory display area 5H, from the left in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to each of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. A plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed are provided to the right. Then, when the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. One of the display parts that are normally non-displayed (transparent color) (for example, the display part at the left end of the display part corresponding to the first start winning opening that is not displayed) is changed to blue display. . Also, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. Then, one of the display parts that are normally non-displayed (for example, the leftmost display part of the display area corresponding to the non-displayed second start winning opening) is changed to red display. Thereafter, when the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, for example, one of the display parts corresponding to the first start winning opening (for example, blue display is displayed). The display part at the right end of the display parts is returned to non-display. Further, when the start condition (second start condition) for the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, for example, one of the display parts corresponding to the second start winning opening (for example, red display). The display part at the right end of the display parts is returned to non-display.

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

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

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

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

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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 to form a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the off state, the special prize opening door closes the special prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the first state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is set. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball cannot be passed through (entered) into the special prize opening to obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes a certain 2nd state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  A stick controller 30 that can be held and tilted by a 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 body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 30 includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button 31A is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is placed when the player holds the operation rod). ing. The trigger button 31A can be operated in a predetermined direction by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 30 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised so that it can do. A trigger sensor 35A (see FIG. 2) for detecting a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 31A or the like may be built in the operation rod. A tilt direction sensor unit 32 that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate below the stick controller 30. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit 32 includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel) 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. 4 transmissions combining a sensor pair) and two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pair) 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 a shape photosensor. In addition, the attachment position of the stick controller 30 in a lower plate is not limited to the center part of a lower plate, The position approached to either the right or left may be sufficient.

  The 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 30). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B (see FIG. 2) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the push button 31 </ b> B and the stick controller 30 are attached in the vertical position in the center portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of push button 31B and the stick controller 30 as the position which moved to either the right or left in an upper plate and a lower plate, maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 31B and the stick controller 30 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  The trigger button 31A provided on the stick controller 30 is configured such that an instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with an operating finger while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 30 with an operating hand. . On the other hand, the push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 that forms the upper plate separately from the stick controller 30, and in a state where the player does not hold the operating rod of the stick controller 30. In addition, an instruction operation can be performed by pressing the operation hand.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, a normal symbol (determined normal symbol) as a variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived display) when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. If the special symbol different from the big hit symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the result 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. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit 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 “1”, “3”, 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. That is, here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 derives and displays any one of the special symbols “1”, “2”, “3”, “7”, and “−” in the special figure game. 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.

  Of the special symbols that show the numbers "1", "3", and "7" that will be jackpot symbols, the special symbols that show the numbers "3" and "7" will be the 15 round jackpot symbol, and the number "1" The special symbol shown will be a two-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state after the 15 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is By opening the grand prize opening in the first period, a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins (a winning ball is generated), A round is executed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received a special ball, which receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening. The device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening 60, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as the small round specific gaming state after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is given to the player in each round. The period for changing to an advantageous first state (the period in which the grand prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is a second period (for example, 0.5 seconds) shorter than the first period in the 15 round big hit state. . In the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a second round number (for example, “2”) smaller than the first round number in the 15 round big hit state. Note that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the second round number, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the 15 round big hit state. A game in a round-two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round, by changing a predetermined winning opening serving as a big winning opening from a closed state to an open state, etc. The second state that is disadvantageous to the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In such a two-round big hit state, 15 game balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds). It is very short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the number of round execution times compared to the big hit gaming state as the multiple round specific gaming state. For example, the round execution number is small round specific gaming state. While the state and the multi-round specific gaming state are the same, in the small-round specific gaming state, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) for opening the big prize opening is the upper limit period for the multi-round specific gaming state (for example, 29 seconds) ) May be shorter. That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of executions may be at least one of the second round numbers less than the first round number in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Further, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols of 15 rounds, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game 15 After the round big hit state is over, as one of the special game states, time reduction control (time reduction control) in which the variable symbol variable display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. Short state when done. Here, the normal state is a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. If the time-short state is terminated when any of the conditions of the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first, Good. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is not probable. It is called a jackpot symbol (also called “normal jackpot symbol”). Further, the fact that the non-probability variable big hit symbol out of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R non-probable big hit” (also referred to as “15R normal big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. Pachinko games after the end of the state or after the end of the two-round jackpot state based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, has been stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-figure game The machine 1 is one of the special game states different from the short-time state, for example, a probability variation state in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with time-short control in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the normal state. (High probability state). In this probabilistic state, the variable display result of each special figure game and decorative design is improved so that the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. To do. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result is a “big hit”, regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Like the special symbol indicating the number “7”, the 15-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to be probable after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is It is called a symbol. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round big hit symbol controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is a sudden big hit symbol. It is called. Further, the fact that the probability variable big hit symbol of the 15 round big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “15R probability big hit”. The fact that the sudden hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “surprise big hit” (also referred to as “2R probability variable big hit”). The 15 round jackpot symbols “3” and “7” and the 2 round jackpot symbol “1” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited to these. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 enters the small hit gaming state. In this small hit game state, similarly to the two round 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) for the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number of times (the number of executions equal to the second round number) is reached. Is done. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two round big hit state, the period during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in the first state is the second. Of the number of times, at least one of them may be performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “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. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set to the first state by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state (open state), even in the small hit gaming state, the two round big hit The winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state in the same manner as the state.

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. 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. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to either the certain change state or the short-time state. . Further, it is also said that the gaming state is in the high base during the high opening control period. On the other hand, when it is not the high opening control period, it is said that the gaming state is in the low base. The time-short state in this embodiment is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and high base state, and the normal state is a gaming state that is also referred to as a low probability and low base state.

  The probability variation state may include not only the time variation control and the high opening control performed together with the probability variation control, but also the state where only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control and the high opening control are not performed. As an example, after the end of the 15 round big hit state based on the variable display result in the special figure game being “15R probable big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is subjected to the time reduction control and the high opening control together with the positive change control. Probability change state (also called high accuracy high base state) After that, when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the probability variation control is continuously performed, but the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed. The second probability variation state (also referred to as a high probability low base state) that is not performed after the completion of the process may be performed. In addition, after the end of the two-round big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special game is “abrupt big hit” in the normal state, the state shifts to the second positive change state and only the positive change control is performed. However, the time reduction control and the high opening control may not be performed. On the other hand, after the end of the two round big hit state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game is “surprise big hit” when in the probability changing state or the short time state, the state shifts to the first probability changing state, Short time control and high opening control may be performed together with the probability variation control. Alternatively, after the 15-round big hit state based on “15R probable big hit”, the control is made to the first positive change state until the special figure display result becomes “big hit” again, while the 2-round big hit state based on “surprise big hit” After the completion of, the transition to the first certain change state is made, and when the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number without the special figure display result being “big hit”, the second certain change state is entered. It may be. The short-time control and the high-open control are started and ended simultaneously (interlocked), while the start and end of the probability variation control is not necessarily linked to the start and end of the short-time control and high-open control. May be.

  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 design (“reach” which is not yet temporarily stopped when the decorative design temporarily displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. "Varying symbol") is 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 Yes (full rotation reach). 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. When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating the number “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is temporarily displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been temporarily stopped is displayed. In the decorative symbol display area 5C and the like), the decorative symbols are displayed in a display state in which the decorative symbols are changed, or all or part of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which all or a part of the jackpot combination is configured and is changing synchronously.

  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 the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or (2)) decorative symbol display area (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped ( A temporary stop display may be performed), thereby performing an effect display for changing a decorative pattern to be stopped (or a temporary stop display may be performed).

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final 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. As an example, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a special combination pseudo as shown in FIG. 3A is displayed in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of lost combinations predetermined as the consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the “left symbol” shown in FIG. 3A or the like is a decorative symbol displayed temporarily in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the “middle symbol” is a “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The “right symbol” is a decorative symbol displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation display or changing the decorative symbol again immediately after stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases. Accordingly, the player can recognize that the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8, and the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. Accordingly, the expectation that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

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

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L, 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (eg, production model, etc.) (difference in operation speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operation direction, etc.) Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the image display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) The effect mode in the re-variation effect may be made different by changing the character display instead of the image or changing the display of the background image. In addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  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. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  In the reach effect and the variable display effect, an effect of receiving the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 30 and displaying an image in the display area of the image display device 5 according to the received operation may be performed. . Thereby, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a case where an effect of an execution effect notice for notifying that a predetermined effect may be executed is executed. For example, in the execution effect notice, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C are displayed after the variable symbol display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 5R before the temporary stop state or the complete stop state (for example, before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, more specifically, for example, "left" and "right" Are executed (started) before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R.

  The notice of execution effect indicates that a predetermined effect may be executed in one or more of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The symbol is displayed. The notice symbol is, for example, an image different from the ornament symbol (an image of a different thing and an image for notifying information different from the ornament symbol) (see, for example, the notice symbol TZ in FIGS. 43 and 44). The types of effects that will be notified in the execution effect notice and that are likely to be executed in the future differ depending on in which decorative symbol display area the notice symbol is displayed. In this embodiment, when the notice symbol is displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, there is a possibility that the decorative symbol “7” may be derived and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Yes (see pattern 1 in FIG. 43). If the “7” decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, then the super reach α can be executed (see pattern 1 in FIG. 43). Further, when a notice symbol is displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C, there is a possibility that “pseudo-continuous” is executed (see pattern 2 in FIG. 43). In addition, when a notice symbol is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, “slip” may be executed (see pattern 3 in FIG. 43). Further, when displaying the preview symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, “super reach β” may be executed (see pattern 5 in FIG. 44). As described above, the execution effect notice is selected from among the effect of deriving and displaying a predetermined decorative pattern, the “pseudo-continuous” effect, the “sliding” effect, and the reach effect according to the decorative symbol display area for displaying the notice symbol. A notice is given that there is a possibility that any one of a plurality of kinds of effects such as one effect may be performed. Thus, the type of effect to be executed from now on and the decorative symbol display area for displaying the notice symbol correspond to each other. Further, here, the execution effect notice indirectly indicates that there is a possibility that the super reach α may be executed when the ornament symbol display area for displaying the notice symbol is the “left” ornament symbol display area 5L. It is foretelling. As described above, the execution effect notice may notify that there is a possibility that different reach effects may be executed according to the decorative symbol display area for displaying the notice symbol. In addition, as described above, the execution effect notice may notify that there is a possibility that a different variable display effect may be executed according to the decorative symbol display area for displaying the notice symbol. In addition, as described above, the execution effect notice may be executed as one of the reach effects or one of the variable display effects depending on the decorative symbol display area for displaying the notice symbols. May be announced.

  The notice symbol may be moved between the decorative symbol display areas during the display. For example, the notice symbol moves from the ornament symbol display area 5R to the ornament symbol display area 5C at a predetermined timing (see pattern 4 in FIG. 44). In this embodiment, when the notice symbol moves, there is a possibility that an effect according to the destination decoration symbol display area (decorative symbol display area where the notice symbol is displayed last) is executed.

  In this embodiment, the execution timing of the execution effect notice (display start timing of the notice symbol) is either timing A or timing B (timing later than timing A).

  Even if the notice symbol is displayed, the effect corresponding to the decorative symbol display area where the notice symbol is displayed is not necessarily actually executed. Further, even if the effect is executed, the notice symbol is not always displayed in the decorative symbol display area corresponding to the effect.

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

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

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a non-probable variable jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game as a 15-round jackpot symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined non-probable variation big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbols that are non-probable big hit combinations are, for example, symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, In the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they are stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line (for example, “2” is displayed in all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Anything is acceptable. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). . Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an uncertain variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal jackpot”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “non-probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit gaming state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the short-time state. To do.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the probability variable big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special figure game as a 15-round big hit symbol, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is reached. Corresponding to the situation, after reaching the same reach effect as when the jackpot type is "non-probable change", or the reach effect different from when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" For example, after the process is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination has, for example, a symbol number variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. Among the decorative patterns of “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative patterns having the odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “7” is all in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Is displayed). In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probable big hit symbol, after the reach effect is executed, the decorative display variable display mode in which the definite decorative combination of the probable big hit combination is stopped is displayed. This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as a big hit type) when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  When the probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. In this way, even when the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed, if the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it is included in the variable display mode of “probable change”. . Thus, after the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probability change”, it is controlled to the 15 round big hit state, and when the 15 round big hit state ends, it is controlled to the positive change state. The confirmed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination and the definite decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination are also collectively referred to as a definitive decorative symbol of a big winning combination (specific combination).

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a certain variation jackpot combination, a re-lottery effect may be executed as a kind of certain variation promotion effect. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination 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 confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A change promotion promotion effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect during the stop display of the symbol may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect during the change may be executed. Such a re-lottery effect including a changing promotion failure effect and a changing promotion success effect is also referred to as a changing promotion effect.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, the next round will start after any round ends in the jackpot gaming state During the jackpot game state, during the jackpot game state, during the period from the end of the last round until the start of the next variable display game, etc. An 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 no jackpot promotion success effect informing that there is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decoration pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion in a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. 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 non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the decorative display variable display state does not reach the reach state, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative patterns predetermined as the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 as shown in FIG. 3B, for example. One of the above may be stopped. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a jackpot type) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprising accuracy hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. Thus, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “surprise accuracy”, it is controlled to the two round big hit state, and when the two round big hit state is finished, it is controlled to the probability changing state.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy”, the accuracy mode start effect may be executed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In the surprise mode start effect, a predetermined effect operation is performed in response to the big hit type being “Accuracy”. After the surprise mode start effect is performed, an effect mode different from the normal effect mode called the accuracy mode may be started. In addition, the random mode start effect is not limited to the effect operation that is executed during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, and continues from the variable display even during part or all of the period of the two round big hit state. An effect operation may be performed. When the suddenness mode start effect is started, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed may be erased, and after the suddenness mode start effect is executed, the confirmed decorative symbol may not be derived and displayed. In the sudden accuracy mode, for example, until the variable display result is “big hit” and the probability variation state ends, the effect in the sudden accuracy mode is performed. In the effect in the sudden accuracy mode, the display mode of the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is different from the display mode in the normal rendering mode, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the variable display of the decorative pattern. The sound to be different from the sound in the normal effect mode, the lighting pattern of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED to be different from the lighting pattern in the normal effect mode, or a part of these Or it is good to alert | report so that a player can recognize that it is a sudden mode by combining all.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the background image or the decorative pattern display mode in the display region of the image display device 5 is displayed. May be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode, for example, so that the player can recognize that the player is in the probability change state. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may be unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that it is in the probability variation state by becoming the same production mode as in the normal state or the short time state (so-called latent probability variation). . It can be said that during the period in which such a latent probability change is performed, the gaming state is in the latent probability change.

  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 directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 4A 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”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A 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. 4A, a command 8001H (“H” represents a hexadecimal number; the same applies hereinafter) is used in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. This is a first change start command for specifying start of change. 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.

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, a pre-determined result indicating whether the variable display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set according to the big hit type determination result of whether the variable display mode (big hit type) of the decorative symbol in the case of “big hit” is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” Is done. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “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”.

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

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

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

  The command A0XXH is a 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. In the hit start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result. Alternatively, in the hit start 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 corresponding relationship in the variable display result notification command.

  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. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of executions of rounds (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 15 round big hit state, or the big winning in the 2 round big hit state or variable winning operation Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the mouth is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). In the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state or the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, Alternatively, a continuous performance operation may be executed from the start time of the small hit game state or from the start time of variable display of the decorative symbols to the end time of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Or, in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, depending on whether it is a period in which the big prize opening is in an open state or a period in which the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state, different performance operations May be executed.

  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 winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. . In addition, when controlled to the two round big hit state and / or small hit game state, part or all of the hit start designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, the big prize opening opening designation command, and the winning end designation command are all Instead of being transmitted, the effect operation in the two round big hit state and / or the small hit game state may be executed by the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command.

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

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

  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, the game control microcomputer 100 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by executing a program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the random number circuit 104 and the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

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

  In the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, 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 all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 using the random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated.

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the 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”. That is, the random number value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game ( This is used to determine whether or not to change from a normal open state to a state where the game ball easily passes (enters) (expanded open state).

  FIG. 6 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. When the display result is “big hit”, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” or “surprise change”, or when the variable display result is “small hit” Correspondingly, 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”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, as the non-reach fluctuation pattern, a fluctuation pattern PA1-1 to fluctuation pattern PA1-5, a fluctuation pattern PB1-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB1-2 are prepared in advance. Yes. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. The hit fluctuation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” include the change pattern PA4-1, change pattern PA4-2, change pattern PB4-1, change A pattern PB4-2, a fluctuation pattern PA5-1, a fluctuation pattern PA5-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance. As variation patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are the variation patterns. Are prepared in advance. Further, a fluctuation pattern PC1-4 and a fluctuation pattern PC1-5 are prepared in advance as hit fluctuation patterns corresponding only to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The super reach β is more likely to be a big hit than the super reach α.

  FIG. 7 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which the pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which the fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to variation pattern type CA1-6 are prepared in advance in correspondence with the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “reach”, the variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variable display result (big hit type) of “big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”, the variable pattern type CA 3-1 to the variable pattern type CA 3-3 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the variable display mode (big hit type) of “surprise” or the variable display result is “small hit”, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is prepared in advance. ing. Furthermore, the variation pattern type CA4-2 is prepared in advance only in the case where the variable display result is the “big hit” and “variable display type” (big hit type).

  In the variation pattern type CA1-1, when the game state is in the low base such as the normal state, the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not shortened, and the variable pattern such as “pseudo-ream” or “slip” is variable. The variation pattern type is “no shortening (normal state)” in which the display effect is not executed, and includes a variation pattern PA1-1 associated in advance. Fluctuation pattern type CA1-2 corresponds to the fact that the number of special figure reserved memory as the total reserved memory number is 2 to 4 when the gaming state is in the low base such as the normal state, It is a variation pattern type of “hold 2 to 4 shortened (normal state)” in which variable display time such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” is not executed because the variable display time of the decorative symbol is shortened and associated in advance Variation pattern PA1-2. The variable pattern types CA1-3 have a variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the total number of reserved memories being 5 to 8 when the gaming state is in a low base such as a normal state. It is a variation pattern type of “Reservation 5-8 shortened (normal state)” in which variable display effects such as “pseudo ream” and “slip” are not executed, and a variation pattern PA1-3 associated in advance is displayed. Contains.

  In the variation pattern types CA1-4, when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short-time state, the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, and variable such as “pseudo-ream” and “sliding” The variation pattern type is “no shortening (during high base)” in which the display effect is not executed, and includes a variation pattern PB1-1 associated in advance. The variable pattern type CA1-5 has a variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols corresponding to the total number of reserved memories being 2 to 8 when the gaming state is in a high base such as a short time state. It is a variation pattern type “shortened 2 to 8 (high base)” that is shortened and the variable display effect of “pseudo-ream” or “slip” is not executed. Contains. The variation pattern type CA1-6 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-run” or “slip” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. The associated variation patterns PA1-4 and variation patterns PA1-5 are included.

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

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

  The variation pattern type CA4-1 is a variation pattern type of “2nd release chance stop” that derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is one of the 2nd release chances TC1 to TC4, and “2nd release chance stop”. Are included in advance. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 are variation patterns in which the confirmed decorative design is one of the two chances of opening TC1 to TC4, and the variation pattern type CA4. −1. The variation pattern type CA4-2 is a method of deriving and displaying a definite decorative pattern of reach combination after setting the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. It is a variation pattern type of “open reach reach loss”, and includes a variation pattern that is associated in advance with “2 times open reach loss”. In the example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6, the variation pattern PC1-4 and the variation pattern PC1-5 are variation patterns in which the determined decorative symbol is a reach combination, and are included in the variation pattern type CA4-2. .

  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. 8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is displayed when the first start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, or in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition that allows the start of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol is derived and displayed, Random value for determining the special figure display result whether to control the big display game with the variable display result as “big hit” or whether to control the small display game with the variable display result as “small hit” It is a table referred to in order to make a decision based on MR1.

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

  On the other hand, each of the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Correspondingly, determination tables with different allocations of determination values for special figure display results may be prepared. In this case, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, The assignment of the decision value to the special chart display result of “small hit” may be different. As an example, in the case of a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, as compared to the case of the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A, A determination value may be assigned to each special figure display result so that the ratio determined to the special figure display result of “small hit” is low.

  With such a setting, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the probability that the variable display result will be “small hit” is reduced compared to the special figure game using the first special figure. When the game ball is likely to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening with high opening control in a short time or short time state, the special figure display result is "small hit" and the little hit that hardly gets the prize ball It is possible to prevent the gaming state from being controlled, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency of the special game in the game will be increased, the time from the probability change state or short-time state (particularly the probability change state) to the 15th round big hit state will be shortened by such setting, and the game entertainment will be reduced. The effect that can be suppressed is great. Further, in the case of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, a determined value is assigned so that the special figure display result of “small hit” is not determined. May be.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the variable display mode to “hits” based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state. This table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 13 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is assigned to the big hit type such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B has the second value. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is the result of determining whether to control to the 15 round jackpot state or the 2 round jackpot state, and the end of the jackpot gaming state Later, it becomes data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result of controlling to the 15th round jackpot state, while being assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. The table data indicating the determined value corresponds to the determination result of controlling to the big round hit state. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probable” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is not controlled to the probability change state, while being assigned to the jackpot type of “probability” or “surprise”. The table data indicating the determined value indicates the determination result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the jackpot type buffer value) to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, “0” to “2”). )) May be included (setting data) (the jackpot type buffer setting value in FIG. 9).

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, the allocation of the determined value for each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the jackpot type of “probability change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “72” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value When “2” is “2”, a determined value in the range of “37” to “100” is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “73” to “100” is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the variation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, the decision value is not assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 9, the special figure display result is “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state (when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”), it is not determined to control to the two round big hit state with the big hit type as “surprise”. With this setting, when the game ball is easy to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening in the high opening control in the probability variation state or the short time state, the big hit type is “surprise” and most of the prize balls are It is possible to prevent the game from being controlled to a two-round big hit state that cannot be obtained, and to suppress a decrease in the gaming interests due to the delay in the game in the probability variation state or the short time state. In particular, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B in the probability change state or the short time state. Since the frequency at which the special game is executed is increased, such a setting has a great effect of suppressing the decline of the game entertainment. In addition to this setting, the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed in preference to the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, so that 15 rounds from the probability variation state and the short time state can be obtained. The ratio of hitting big hits can be increased to improve the gaming fun.

  Even when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for example, a smaller decision value than that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1” is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. You may be made to do. Further, when the gaming state is the short-time state, if the big hit type is “surprise” and the game shifts to the probable change state after the end of the two round big hit state, the degree of advantage for the player increases. Thus, when the gaming state is the short-time state, even if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the big hit type determination table 131 is assigned so that the determination value is assigned to the special figure display result of “surprise”. The table data may be configured.

  10 and 11 show a configuration example 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. 10 (A), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 10 (B), and FIG. ) And the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 133B shown in FIG. 11B are prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. 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 2 round big hit state according to “surprise”, the variation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the 15 round 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.

  Depending on whether the big hit type is determined as “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the determination value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the degree of expectation that the variable display result is “15R probability variation big hit” can be varied depending on which variable pattern type includes variable pattern execution. For example, when the jackpot type is “probable change”, a large number of decision values are assigned, while when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, variable display is performed using a variation pattern included in the variation pattern type to which a small decision value is assigned. In such a case, the degree of expectation that the variable display result is “15R probability variation big hit” is increased.

  The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit”. In the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B, all numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1. Here, a part of the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 in accordance with the case where the jackpot type is “surprise” in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. . As described above, the variation pattern type CA4-1 is a common variation pattern type in the case where the big hit type is “surprise” and in the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”. That is, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. Is set to The small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B may be set so that a determination value is assigned to a variation pattern type different from the variation pattern type that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. Good. In other words, the table data corresponding to the big hit type “surprise” in the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A and the table data constituting the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B include a common variation pattern type. , Each may be set to include a unique variation pattern type.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 133B are determined (predetermined) when the special figure display result is “lost”, the variation pattern type is determined as follows: It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A is selected as a use table when, for example, the gaming state is a normal state or a highly accurate low base state (latent probability changing). On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B is a high-accuracy and high-base state in which, for example, the gaming state is a short-time state, or the short-time control and the high-opening control are performed in the certainty-change state. When selected as a use table.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 133B are compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the special figure hold memory number as the total hold memory number. Numerical values (determined values) are assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-6 and the fluctuation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3. In the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B, the determined values are assigned to the variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the variation pattern types are different from each other. There is. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be made different depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or the like or is in a high base.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (high base) 133B, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern types CA1-4 and CA1-5, while the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 are not allocated. May be assigned a determined value according to the number of special figure hold storage. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B, the determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3, while the variation pattern type CA1- For 4 and the variation pattern type CA1-5, a determined value may be assigned according to the number of special figure reservations stored. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or the like or during a high base.

  In this embodiment, by referring to either the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A or the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-6 or the variation It can be determined as any one of pattern type CA2-1 to variation pattern type CA2-3. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-6 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It is. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-3 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type with reference to either the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A or the loss variation pattern type determination table (in the high base) 133B, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 134A shown in FIG. 12A and a hit variation pattern determination table 134B shown in FIG. 12B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 134A is based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 134A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  The hit variation pattern determination table 134B determines whether or not the fluctuation pattern determination disturbance is determined according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined). It is a table referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR4. In the winning variation pattern determination table 134B, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Are assigned to one or a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

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

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 13 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 13 includes a 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 holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special 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 hold storage unit 151A in this way becomes hold storage information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. The hold data of the game (the 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 hold storage unit 151B in this way becomes hold storage information indicating that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held.

  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. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a probability change flag, a short time flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 23 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. 24, which process is to be selected and executed is instructed. The normal symbol process flag is used to select / execute processing in the normal symbol process shown in step S16 of FIG. 23 or the normal symbol process shown in FIG. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The small hit flag is set to an on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “small hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability variation flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becoming a probability variation state, while being cleared to an off state in response to the end of the probability variation state. The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the start of the time reduction control when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a certain change state or the time reduction state, while the time reduction control is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter counts the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed before the completion of the time reduction control in the high base when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable change state or a time reduction state. belongs to. For example, when the jackpot gaming state is ended, data indicating the count initial value “100” corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value being “0” is set as the hourly count count value in the hourly number counter. . Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time reduction control is terminated and the control to shift from the high base to the low base is performed by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. .

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

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

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

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

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

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 9 (the jackpot type buffer setting value), if the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”. When the big hit type is “probability change”, “1” is set as the big hit type buffer value, and when the big hit type is “surprise”, “2” is set as the big hit type buffer value.

  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. Alternatively, while the production control CPU 120 is built in the production control microcomputer, at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the production control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action for the trigger button 31A has been detected from the trigger sensor 35A, and the player for the push button 31B. As an information signal indicating that an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action has been detected is detected as a player's operation action with respect to the wiring for transmitting the operation detection signal from the push sensor 35B and the operation rod of the stick controller 30. Wiring for transmitting the operation detection signal from the tilt direction sensor unit 32 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. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, a random number value SR1 for determining the first execution effect notice execution, a random value SR2 for determining the execution effect notice content, and the second execution effect notice. Numerical data indicating each of the random number SR3 for determining execution and the random value SR4 for determining the execution effect notice timing is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The random value SR1 for determining the first execution effect notice execution is a random value used for determining whether or not the execution effect notice is actually executed when the notice subject effect is executed. As an example, the random number SR1 for determining the execution of the first execution effect notice takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number SR2 for determining the execution effect notice content is a random value used for determining the content of the execution effect notice when the execution effect notice is executed. As an example, the random value SR2 for determining the execution effect notice content takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value SR3 for determining the second execution effect notice execution is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the execution effect notice when the notice target effect is not executed. As an example, the random value SR3 for determining the second execution effect notice execution takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random value SR4 for determining the execution effect notice timing is a random value used for determining the execution timing of the execution effect notice when the execution effect notice is executed. As an example, the random value SR4 for determining the execution effect notice timing takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  Note that the range of values that each random value takes is shown as an example, and can be set to an arbitrary range.

  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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the execution effect notice execution determination table 1 stored in the ROM 121. The execution effect notice execution determination table 1 indicates whether or not to actually execute the execution effect notice when the notice subject effect (the effect subject to notice the possibility of being executed according to the display position of the notice symbol) is executed. This is a table referred to by the effect control CPU 120 for determining whether or not based on the random number SR1 for determining the first execution effect advance notice execution. In the execution effect advance notice execution determination table 1, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR1 is determined according to whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small win”. Assigned to either “execution” or “no execution”. In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice execution determination table 1, the numerical value range of the determined value differs depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small hit”. . For this reason, even if the value is the same random value SR1, the result of presence / absence of execution differs according to the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR1 is “50”, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 executes the execution effect notice based on “execution performed” assigned to “50”. When the variable display result is “losing” or the like, it is determined not to execute the execution effect notice based on “no execution” assigned to “50”. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the execution effect notice is easier to be executed than in the case of “losing” or “small hit”.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of an execution effect notice content determination table stored in the ROM 121. In this embodiment, according to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R that finally display the notice symbol corresponding to the effect to be executed, the execution effect notice content determination table ("" Execution effect notice content determination table (for “middle”) shown in FIG. 16B, execution effect notice content determination table (for “right”) shown in FIG. 16C, FIG. The execution effect notice content determination table (for “all”) shown in FIG. Furthermore, in this embodiment, an execution effect notice content determination table (for “others”) shown in FIG. 16 (e) for displaying a notice symbol is prepared although the corresponding effect is not executed.

  The execution effect notice content determination table (for “left”) displays the notice symbol in the ornament symbol display area 5L from the beginning when the notice symbol is finally displayed in the ornament symbol display area 5L (“no movement”). "), This noticeable symbol is first displayed in another ornamental symbol display area and then moved to be finally displayed in the ornamental symbol display area 5L (" with movement "). It is a table referred to for determination by the control CPU 120. In the execution effect notice content determination table (for “left”), a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR2 depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “lost” or “small hit”. ) Is assigned to the notice symbol “with movement” or “without movement”. In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice content determination table (for “left”), the numerical value of the determined value depends on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small hit”. The range is different. For this reason, even if the value is the same random number SR2, the result of presence / absence of the movement of the notice symbol differs according to the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR2 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 displays a notice symbol based on “with movement” assigned to “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is decided to move to another decorative symbol display area 5L from another decorative symbol display area (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C is predetermined), and the variable display result is “losing” or the like. Decides to display the notice symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5L from the beginning based on “no movement” assigned to “50”. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the movement of the notice symbol is easy to be executed.

  The execution effect notice content determination table (for “medium”) displays the notice symbol in the ornament symbol display area 5C from the beginning when the notice symbol is finally displayed in the ornament symbol display area 5C (“no movement”). "), The notice symbol is first displayed in another ornament symbol display area and then moved to be finally displayed in the ornament symbol display area 5C (" with movement "). It is a table referred to for determination by the control CPU 120. In the execution effect notice content determination table (for “medium”), a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small hit”. ) Is assigned to the notice symbol “with movement” or “without movement”. In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice content determination table (for “medium”), the numerical value of the determined value depends on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small hit”. The range is different. For this reason, even if the value is the same random number SR2, the result of presence / absence of the movement of the notice symbol differs according to the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR2 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 displays a notice symbol based on “with movement” assigned to “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is decided to move to another decorative symbol display area 5C from another decorative symbol display area (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5R is predetermined) and the variable display result is “losing” or the like. Decides to display the notice symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C from the beginning based on “no movement” assigned to “50”. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the movement of the notice symbol is easy to be executed.

  The execution effect notice content determination table (for “right”) displays the notice symbol in the ornament symbol display area 5R from the beginning when the notice symbol is finally displayed in the ornament symbol display area 5R (“no movement”). "), This noticeable symbol is first displayed in another ornamental symbol display area and then moved to be finally displayed in the ornamental symbol display area 5R (" with movement "). It is a table referred to for determination by the control CPU 120. In the execution effect notice content determination table (for “right”), a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “lost” or “small hit”. ) Is assigned to the notice symbol “with movement” or “without movement”. In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice content determination table (for “right”), the numerical value of the determined value is determined depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “lost” or “small hit”. The range is different. For this reason, even if the value is the same random number SR2, the result of presence / absence of the movement of the notice symbol differs according to the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR2 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 displays a notice symbol based on “with movement” assigned to “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is decided to move to another decorative symbol display area 5R from another decorative symbol display area (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C is predetermined), and the variable display result is “losing” or the like. Decides to display the notice symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R from the beginning based on “no movement” assigned to “50”. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the movement of the notice symbol is easy to be executed.

  The execution effect notice content determination table (for “all”) is used to display the notice symbol in the ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, without moving these notice symbols. 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed (“no movement”), or at least one of these notice symbols is first displayed in another decorative symbol display area and then moved to the original decorative symbol display area. This is a table that is referred to by the effect control CPU 120 to determine which one is to be displayed (“with movement”) (execution effect notice content). In the execution effect notice content determination table (for “all”), a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “lost”, or “small hit”. ) Is assigned to the notice symbol “with movement” or “without movement”. In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice content determination table (for “all”), the numerical value of the determined value is determined depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “lost” or “small hit”. The range is different. For this reason, even if the value is the same random number SR2, the result of presence / absence of the movement of the notice symbol differs according to the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR2 is “50”, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined advance notice based on “with movement” assigned to “50”. It is determined that a symbol (for example, a decorative symbol display area 5L) is moved from another decorative symbol display area (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5C, which is determined in advance) to the decorative symbol display area 5L. When the variable display result is “losing” or the like, it is determined that each notice symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R from the beginning based on “no movement” assigned to “50”. . When there is the above movement, for example, the notice symbol is first displayed only in the ornament symbol display areas 5C and 5R, and thereafter the notice symbol in the ornament symbol display area 5C is divided into two notice symbols. One remains in the decorative symbol display area 5C, and the other moves to the decorative symbol display area 5R and is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the movement of the notice symbol is easy to be executed.

  The execution effect notice content determination table (for “others”) is used when the notice subject effect is not executed, but when the notice symbol is displayed (the execution effect notice execution determination table 2 shown in FIG. 17 is referred to and display presence / absence is determined). This is a table that is referred to by the effect control CPU 120 for determining in which decorative symbol display area the notice symbol is to be displayed (execution effect notice content). In the execution effect notice content determination table (for “others”), a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 is assigned to one of the display positions of the notice symbol. In this embodiment, as the display position, “right” (that is, decorative symbol display area 5L), “middle” (that is, decorative symbol display area 5C), “right” (that is, decorative symbol display area 5R), “ All ”(that is, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R). In this embodiment, the range of the “determined value” is equal for “left”, “middle”, “right”, and “all”, but may be biased. The effect control CPU 120 determines to display the notice symbol at the display position assigned to the determined value equal to the random value SR2.

  FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of the execution effect notice execution determination table 2 stored in the ROM 121. In the execution effect notice execution determination table 2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the execution effect notice when the notice subject effect is not executed, based on the second execution effect notice execution decision random number SR3. This is a table that is referred to. In the execution effect notice execution determination table 2, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR3 is determined according to whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small win”. Assigned to either “execution” or “no execution”. In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice execution determination table 2, the numerical value range of the determined value differs depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small hit”. . For this reason, even if the value is the same random value SR3, the presence / absence of execution differs depending on the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR3 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120, when the variable display result is “big hit”, based on the “executed” assigned to “50”, the execution effect notice When the variable display result is “losing” or the like, it is determined not to execute the execution effect notice based on “no execution” assigned to “50”. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the execution effect notice is much easier to execute than in the case of “losing” or “small hit”. In other words, when it is predicted that there is a possibility that a predetermined effect will be executed by the display of the notice symbol, the variable display result is set to “big hit” when the effect is not actually executed. Is very likely (so-called law breaking).

  FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of the execution effect notice timing determination table stored in the ROM 121. The execution effect notice timing determination table is a table that is referred to by the effect control CPU 120 to determine the execution effect notice execution timing (preview symbol display start timing) based on the execution effect notice timing determination random number SR4. is there. In the execution effect notice timing determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR4 is the execution timing depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “losing” or “small hit”. It is assigned to either “timing A” or “timing B” (timing after timing A). In this embodiment, in the execution effect notice timing determination table, the numerical value range of the determined value differs depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “lost” or “small hit”. For this reason, even with the same random value SR4, the execution timing differs depending on the variable display result. For example, when the random value SR4 is “50”, the effect control CPU 120, when the variable display result is “big hit”, based on the “timing B” assigned to “50”, the execution effect notice Is determined as timing B, and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, based on “timing A” assigned to “50”, the execution timing of the execution effect notice is determined as timing A. decide. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the execution timing of the execution effect notice is likely to be late compared to “losing” or “small hit”.

  FIG. 19 shows the relationship between the display position of the notice symbol and the effect executed thereafter in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 19, when the notice symbol is displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the “7” decorative symbol may be derived and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. is there. In addition, when a notice symbol is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, there is a possibility that “pseudo-ream” is executed. Further, when a notice symbol is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, “slip” may be executed. Further, when displaying the notice symbol in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there is a possibility that “super reach β” is executed.

  The ROM 121 stores in advance a plurality of types of pattern data constituting an effect control pattern used by the effect control CPU 120 to control various effect operations. Examples of such effect control patterns include a symbol variation control pattern and an execution effect notice control pattern.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The execution effect advance notice control pattern is an execution effect advance notice in the display area of the image display device 5 during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative design to the stop display of the final decorative design that is the final stop design (notice design). The display position of the notice symbol (decorative symbol display area), the execution timing of the execution effect notice, and the movement of the notice symbol, which are determined by referring to the above table, etc. What is necessary is just to prepare two or more beforehand according to the presence or absence. Each of the plurality of execution effect notice control patterns defines, for example, a notice symbol image, a display position and size of the notice symbol, a moving direction and a changing speed of the decorative symbol, and a time schedule thereof.

  FIG. 20A shows a general configuration example of each such effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 20A, the effect control pattern includes various effect operations such as 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 process data serving as control data for control, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, timing control switching timing, and the like in time series.

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

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

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation effective period for effectively detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 30 and an instruction operation for the trigger button 31A, or an operation effective period for effectively detecting an instruction operation for the push button 31B. In addition, data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action is included, such as data designating the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively.

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

  FIG. 20B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect 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 image is displayed on the image display device 5 in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value. Control to display in the area. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation of the stick controller 30 on the operation rod 30A, the trigger button 31A, or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value. The effect control CPU 120 performs these controls for each effect control pattern.

  The effect control CPU 120, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols, each effect control pattern (design variation control pattern, execution effect notice control pattern, etc.) based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Set. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effects) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in each effect control pattern. Control of the light emitter such as the lamp 9 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 this embodiment, by such a process, a notice of execution effect is executed by displaying a notice symbol during variable display of decorative symbols, or other necessary effects are appropriately executed.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 21, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 21 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.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A 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 to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. 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. As an example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a random counter for counting part or all of numerical data indicating random values (effect random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the effect operation. Just do it.

  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.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 executes various effect displays such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the timing of switching effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of the 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. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 22 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). 24 and 25 are flowcharts showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the CPU 103 first reads the input port data stored in the predetermined input port register (step S201 in FIG. 24). Here, the input port register is a register in which, for example, a bit value indicating an input state of an external signal at an input port included in the I / O 105 is stored. In this embodiment, the input port data stored in the bit number [0] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / ON) of the first start winning signal that becomes the detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A. ) And the input port data stored in the bit number [1] of the input port register is the input state (OFF / OFF) of the second start winning signal that becomes the detection signal of the game ball transmitted from the second start port switch 22B. ON).

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

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes of Steps S210 and S213, the CPU 103 reads the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value (Step S214). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read, and the starting port buffer value is When it is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is read. Then, it is determined whether or not the read value in step S214 has reached a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S215 in FIG. 25). At this time, if the read value in step S214 does not reach the upper limit value, the starting condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is effectively established. For example, after it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 24 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, and it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The first start condition for executing the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the one special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established. Further, when it is determined in step S211 shown in FIG. 24 that the second start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value and it is determined in step S215 that the read value has not reached the upper limit value, The second starting condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the two special symbol display device 4B and the variable display of the decorative symbol is established.

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

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

  After the random number value is stored in step S219, a setting is made to transmit a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 (step S220). 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, and the first starting port is stored. Make settings to send a 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 designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and 2. Make settings for sending start opening winning designation command. 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. 22 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After the setting in step S220, for example, the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the effect control board 12 by storing it in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Settings for transmitting the number notification command are performed (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 22 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

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

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, both processes are executed by processing executed within 2 milliseconds. A process based on the fact that the switch has detected a start winning of a valid game ball is executed. That is, when it is determined in step S208 shown in FIG. 24 that the first start winning determination count value has reached the winning determination value, the processing in steps S209, S210, and S214 shown in FIG. 24, after the processing of step S223 is executed in response to the fact that the start port buffer value is “1” in step S222, the processing of step S211 shown in FIG. Proceed to processing. And when it determines with the 2nd start winning determination count value having reached the winning determination value in step S211, after performing the process of step S212-S214 shown in FIG. 24, step S215-S221 shown in FIG. After executing the above process, the process of step S224 is executed in response to the start port buffer value being “2” in step S222, and then the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 performs each of the following steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Execute the process.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal 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, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, processing for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. When the big hit flag is on, the special process flag value is Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, 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. At this time, 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”. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to 15 rounds big hit state corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”. In addition to the setting, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “15 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is controlled to be “surprise” and is controlled to the two round big hit state, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”. At the same time, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening, which is the number of round games executed, is set to “2 times”. At the end of the jackpot release pre-processing in step S114, 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, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed. For example, when it is determined that it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state, 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, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included. In the big hit release post-processing in step S116, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” or “7” according to the determination result, execution of the transmission setting, and the like. For example, if the number of round executions has not reached the maximum number of times of winning the winning prize opening, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “5” and setting for sending a hit end designation command Updates the special figure process flag value to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”. For example, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9” at the end of the small hit release pre-processing in step S118.

  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 solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. For example, when it is determined that it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  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. For example, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” at the end of the small hit end process in step S120.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure is “0” (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the second reserved memory number count value stored in the second reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  When the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the second special figure is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B corresponds to the reserved number “1”. As the stored data, the 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 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, the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure is updated to be decremented by one. In the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, reservation data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) are stored. One entry is shifted upward (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. Then, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S235). 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. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure is “0”, and the first special figure is used. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories of the special figure game is “0”. Therefore, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A corresponds to the reserved number “1”. As the stored 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 processing of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is updated so as to be reduced by 1. In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, reservation data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) are stored. One entry is shifted upward (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. Then, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether to display the special figure variable display result, which is the variable symbol display result, as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. As the usage table, the special figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is “big hit” or “small”. Whether to display the special figure display result as "big hit", "small hit", or "lose" depending on which of the decision values assigned to each special figure display result of "Bon" or "Lose" Is determined (step S240). At this time, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is “big hit” (step S241).

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S244). Here, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S234, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise” in the big hit type decision table 131. Therefore, the jackpot type is not determined as “surprising”. 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. When it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “7” are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”, the special symbol indicating the number of the big hit symbol “1” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  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. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the 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 time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the probability variation state or time reduction is determined. In the state, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the high base where the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed (step S266). At this time, if the gaming state is not in the high base (step S266; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S267). Further, when the gaming state is in the high base in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the lost variation pattern type determination table (high) is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Base) 133B is selected and set (step S268).

  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 S271). Here, in the process of step S271, 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. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the variation pattern type may not be extracted at the time of starting winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening is detected. For example, it may be extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 when the process of step S271 is executed.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S271, the loss variation pattern determination table 134A and the hit variation pattern determination are performed depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. One of the tables 134B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S272). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S272 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S273). 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 S273 is executed, or the first start winning prize The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3, which are extracted at the time of the start winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the mouth and the second start winning opening is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S273, whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by 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 S273, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S271, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S273, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S274). After that, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S275). 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 S275, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S276). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S274 is performed, every time the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S277), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 28, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S292). At this time, a setting for transmitting a decorative symbol stop command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S294). For example, in the process of step S294, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the special figure confirmation display time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S295), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Thus, after the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S292, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special symbol fixed display time set in step S294 elapses. Each time the stop process is executed, it is determined in step S291 that the special figure fixed display flag is on.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). For example, in the process of step S296, the game control process timer value that is the stored value of the game control process timer in which the timer initial value is set by the process of step S294 is read, and whether or not the timer value has become “0”. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed. If the timer value is a value other than “0”, the game control process timer value is updated so that 1 is subtracted every time the game control timer interrupt process is executed based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt. That's fine. If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

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

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

  When the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S304). At this time, if the small hit flag is on (step S304; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a small hit start production waiting time (step S305). Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command corresponding to the special figure display result being “small hit” from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S306). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S307). Also, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for small hits (step S308).

  If the small hit flag is OFF in step S304 (step S304; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S309). After performing either of the processes of steps S308 and S309, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control or the high opening control in the high base is to be ended (step S310), and then the special symbol stop process is ended. . For example, in the process of step S310, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by subtracting 1 for example. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control in the high base may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S310 may be ended. It should be noted that even when the gaming state is the probability change state, if the time reduction flag is on, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is to be ended, and the time reduction control may be ended based on the determination result of the end. Thus, while the time-shortening control is ended, the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of special game is executed. As a result, the gaming state can be changed to the latent probability. Alternatively, for the probability change state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability change flag is on, the time reduction control may be continuously performed until the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  Further, in the process of step S310, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation control termination determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, and probability variation control termination determination stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance is performed. It may be determined whether or not the probability variation control is ended by referring to the table or when the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control reaches a predetermined probability variation end determination value. On the other hand, in the process of step S310, the process for ending the probability variation control may not be executed, and the probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. Alternatively, the process of determining whether or not to end the probability variation control based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the probability variation control is determined (predetermined), for example, in step S240 shown in FIG. It may be executed before.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 33, 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 in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), a setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the short-time state is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state to the time reduction counter Set to. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit type is “probability change” or “probability” (step S323; No), setting for starting the control for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed (step S325). For example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state.

  It should be noted that settings may be made for controlling the probability variation state of different types depending on whether the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change” or the case where the jackpot type is determined to be “probability”. As an example, if the jackpot type is determined to be “probability change”, both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, the initial value of the time reduction count value is not set, and the special figure display result is It is set so that both the probability variation control and the time reduction control are continuously performed until the “big hit” is reached. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise accuracy”, both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state, and the initial value of the time reduction count value is the same as in the case of being controlled to the time reduction state. The probability variation control is continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”, while the time reduction control is continued until the number of executions of the special figure game reaches a predetermined number (for example, “100”). You may set as follows. Alternatively, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise accuracy”, if the predetermined short-and-short-term accuracy flag is on, the setting for starting the short-time control is performed together with the probability variation control, while the short- and middle-range accuracy flag is off. If there is, a setting for starting only the probability variation control may be performed. Here, for example, when it is determined in step S298 shown in FIG. 28 that the big hit flag is on, the big hit type is “surprise” and the short time flag is on. Corresponding to the control being performed, the on state may be set. Alternatively, for example, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” in step S244 shown in FIG. 26, a variable symbol such as a special symbol is displayed corresponding to the fact that the hour / hour flag is on and the hour / hour control is performed. When started, the short / medium rush accuracy flag may be set to the on state.

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

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 22 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, is previously set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 30 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 151C. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the universal figure storage unit 151C, the universal figure display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the usual figure game, is set to “per common figure” or “normal figure” After the general map display result determination process for determining whether to “miss” is performed, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is referred to based on numerical data indicating a random value MR5 for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the general map storage unit 151C. The general map display result is determined. Here, in the common map display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. In addition, the determined value is assigned to the normal map display result. As a result, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal map” in the special game state such as in the high base where the short time control and the high opening control are performed in the probability change state and the short time state compared to the normal state As a result, the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is expanded and opened is increased, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in a special game state such as during a high base where time-shortening control or high-opening control is performed in the probability variation state or time-shortening state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game is shortened. The interval at which the variable display result of “per standard” is derived and displayed is shortened, the frequency of the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is expanded and opened, and the game ball becomes the second starting winning opening. It becomes easy to pass (enter). Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of times to be in the expanded open state A certain number of tilt control times may be set. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in a special game state such as during a high base where time-shortening control or high-opening control is performed in the probability variation state or short-time state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening is in the open state is increased, so that the game ball It becomes easier to pass (enter) the second start winning opening. Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening in the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time. When it is determined that the measured elapsed time has reached a predetermined usual figure fluctuation time, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. During the normal symbol stop process, the value of the general symbol process flag is updated to “3”. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed. During the normal symbol stop process, the value of the general symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 31 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 to 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. In the next effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command, reads the EXT data in the change pattern designation command, etc. The presence / absence, presence / absence of pseudo-ream, reach production, etc. can be specified as appropriate. Etc.) may be specified.

  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 light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the model, is determined, determined, and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72. Of the numerical data indicating the random number values, the numerical data indicating the random number values SR1 and SR2 are updated each time they are used (extracted). Numerical data indicating other random number values such as the random number values SR3 and SR4 may also be updated each time they are used (extracted).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 31 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process 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. For example, when it is determined to start variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display effect setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display effect setting processing corresponds to the decoration on the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of symbols and other various effects, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result. In the variable display effect setting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects control during variable display is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production 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 the 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 in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 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 contents in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 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 in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. In the big hit effect processing, for example, 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 the end of the big hit gaming state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13; 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. 33 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S501). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S501; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, 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.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, 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. . If the “super reach α” is included in the variation pattern, it is preferable that the left confirmed decorative pattern is likely to be “7”.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S501; 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 S505). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit type is “surprise” or the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S505; Yes), the big hit type such as one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 is “ The combination of the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or the special symbol display result of “small hit” is determined (step S506). As an example, corresponding 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 symbols constituting any of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 and The combination of the determined decorative design is determined. 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 sufficient to determine a combination of definite decorative symbols constituting any one of the second opening chances TC1 to TC4 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 process as in step S504, the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination are performed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S505 that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” (step S505; No), the final stop constituting the big hit combination A combination of the confirmed decorative symbols to be symbols is determined (step S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, one of the non-probability variation symbols (for example, decorative symbols indicating the numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) is selected and non-probable It becomes the final stop symbol that constitutes the probability variation big hit combination. When the jackpot type is “probability change”, for example, the numbers of non-probability change symbols and probability change symbols (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) are shown depending on the presence / absence of the probability change promotion effect. Any one of the decorative patterns) may be selected. More specifically, when a probabilistic promotion effect such as a fluctuating promotion effect or a jackpot promotion effect is executed, one of the non-probable symbols is selected in the same way as when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”. This is the final stop symbol constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination. On the other hand, when the probability variation promotion effect is not executed, one is selected from the probability variation symbols and becomes the final stop symbol constituting the probability variation jackpot combination. Alternatively, when the jackpot type is “probability variation”, either the non-probability variation symbol or the probability variation symbol is selected at a predetermined ratio, and it is determined whether or not to execute the probability variation promotion effect corresponding to the selection result. May be. In this case, when the non-probable variation symbol is selected, it is determined to execute the probability variation promotion effect, while when the probability variation symbol is selected, it may be determined not to execute the probability variation promotion effect. If the “super reach α” is included in the variation pattern, it is preferable that the left confirmed decorative pattern is likely to be “7”.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S503, S504, S506, and S507, settings for executing a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” are performed (step S508). For example, in the process of step S508, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” are executed according to the variation pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not. When the variable pattern includes variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, it is determined that the included effects are executed. At this time, if it is determined that the variable display effect of “pseudo train” or “slip” is executed, the pseudo display is temporarily stopped in the variable display effect of “pseudo train” and any one of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8 is displayed. And the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect are determined.

  In step S508, a setting for executing the changing promotion effect may be performed. For example, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, whether or not to execute the changing promotion effect, and the effect mode of the changing promotion effect when executing What is necessary is just to make it determine the changing promotion effect pattern etc. corresponding to. At this time, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a promotion promotion during change updated by a random counter or the like provided in the presentation control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined promotion promotion during change stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, it may be determined whether or not the changing promotion effect is to be executed, the changing promotion effect pattern in the case of execution, and the like. Alternatively, it may be determined whether to execute the changing promotion effect in accordance with the changing pattern specified by the changing pattern specifying command. In this case, the presence / absence of the promotion effect during change is determined by determining the change pattern on the main board 11 side. Further, in response to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, whether or not to execute the changing promotion effect, the changing promotion effect pattern in the case of execution may be determined. In this case, both the presence / absence of the promotion effect during change and the type are determined by determining the change pattern on the main board 11 side. Separately from the variation pattern, the presence / absence of the changing promotion effect may be determined on the main board 11 side, or both the presence / absence and type of the changing promotion effect may be determined on the main board 11 side. Good.

  After executing the process of step S508, an execution effect notice setting process is executed (step S509). FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the execution effect notice setting process executed in step S509. In the notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the final symbol displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L among the final determined symbols determined in steps S503, S504, S506, and S507. It is determined whether or not the stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is “7” (step S751). When it is determined that the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) in the ornament symbol display area 5L is “7” (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the execution effect notice (step S751; YES) Step S752).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S752. The effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the execution effect notice execution determination table 1 as a use table for determining whether or not the execution effect notice is executed (step S801). After that, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR1 for determining the first execution effect notice execution updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S802). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 extracted in step S802, by referring to the execution effect notice execution determination table 1 set in step S801, the execution effect is changed at a different rate according to the variable display result. Whether or not the notice is executed is determined (step S803), and the process of step S752 is ended. For example, when the random value SR1 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the determined value (“50”) is the same value as “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) Assigned to “executed” is determined to be executed, and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, the determined value (“50”) is the same value as “50”. ) Is determined not to be executed based on “no execution” assigned to ().

  Returning to FIG. 34, after the process of step S752, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not there is an execution effect notice based on the determination result in step S752 (step S753). When the execution effect notice is executed (when it is determined to execute the execution effect notice) (step S753; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern of the execution effect notice content (step S754). FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S754. The effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the execution notice effect content determination table (for “left”) as the use table for determining the pattern of the execution notice effect content (step S811). Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the content of the execution effect notice updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S812). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S812, the execution notice effect content determination table (for "left") set in step S811 is referred to, so that it varies depending on the variable display result. The content of the execution effect notice (whether or not the notice symbol is moved) is determined by the ratio (step S813), and the process of step S754 is terminated. For example, when the random value SR2 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined value (“50”) to the same value as “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the assigned “with movement”, it is determined that the notice symbol is to be moved from another decorative symbol display area to the decorative symbol display area 5L, and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, this “50” is determined. Based on “no movement” assigned to the determined value (“50”) of the same value as “”, it is determined that the notice symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L from the beginning.

  Returning to FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S751 that the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) in the ornament symbol display area 5L is not “7” (step S751; NO), or is executed in step S753. If it is determined that there is no performance notice (step S753; NO), it is determined whether or not the present variation pattern includes “pseudo-continuous” by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command (step S755). . When it is determined that the variation pattern includes “pseudo-continuous” (step S755; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the execution effect notice (step S756). Since the process in step S756 is the same as the process in step S752 (the process in FIG. 35), the description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an execution effect notice based on the determination result in step S756 (step S757). When the execution effect notice is executed (when it is determined to execute the execution effect notice) (step S757; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern of the execution effect notice content (step S758).

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S758. The effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the execution notice effect content determination table (for “medium”) as the use table for determining the pattern of the execution notice effect content (step S821). Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the content of the execution effect notice updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S822). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S822, the execution notice content determination table (for “medium”) set in step S821 is referred to, so that it varies depending on the variable display result. The content of the execution effect notice (presence / absence of movement of the notice symbol) is determined by the ratio (step S823), and the process of step S78 is ended. For example, when the random value SR2 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined value (“50”) to the same value as “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the assigned “with movement”, it is determined that the notice symbol is to be moved from another decorative symbol display area to the decorative symbol display area 5C, and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, this “50” is determined. Based on “no movement” assigned to the determined value (“50”) of the same value as “”, it is determined that the notice symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C from the beginning.

  Returning to FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S <b> 755 that the “pseudo-continuous” is not included in the variation pattern (step S <b> 755; NO), or in step S <b> 757 determines that the execution effect notice is not executed. In the case (step S757; NO), it is determined whether or not “slip” is included in the current variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command (step S759). When it is determined that “slip” is included in the variation pattern (step S759; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the execution effect notice (step S760). Since the process of step S760 is the same as the process of step S752 (the process of FIG. 35), description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an execution effect notice based on the determination result in step S760 (step S761). When the execution effect notice is executed (when it is determined to execute the execution effect notice) (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines a pattern of the execution effect notice content (step S762).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S762. The effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the execution notice effect content determination table (for “right”) as a use table for determining the execution notice effect content pattern (step S831). Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR2 for determining the content of the execution effect notice updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S832). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random number SR2 extracted in step S832, the execution notice content determination table (for “right”) set in step S831 is referred to, so that it varies depending on the variable display result. The content of the execution effect notice (presence / absence of movement of the notice symbol) is determined by the ratio (step S833), and the process of step S762 is ended. For example, when the random value SR2 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined value (“50”) to the same value as “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the assigned “with movement”, it is determined that the notice symbol is to be moved from another decorative symbol display area to the decorative symbol display area 5R, and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, this “50” is determined. Based on “no movement” assigned to the determined value (“50”) of the same value as “”, it is determined that the notice symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R from the beginning.

  Returning to FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S759 that “slip” is not included in the variation pattern (step S759; NO), or determines in step S761 that the execution effect notice is not executed. It is determined whether (step S761; NO) includes “super reach β” in the variation pattern (step S763). When the effect control CPU 120 determines that “super-reach β” is included in the current variation pattern by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command or the like (step S763; YES), whether or not the execution effect notice is executed. Is determined (step S764). Since the process in step S764 is the same as the process in step S752 (the process in FIG. 35), the description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an execution effect notice based on the determination result in step S764 (step S765). When the execution effect notice is executed (when it is determined to execute the execution effect notice) (step S765; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the pattern of the execution effect notice content (step S766).

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S766. The effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the execution notice effect content determination table (for “all”) as the use table for determining the pattern of the execution notice effect content (step S841). Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the content of the execution effect notice updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S842). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S842, the execution notice content determination table (for “all”) set in step S841 is referred to, so that it varies depending on the variable display result. The content of the execution effect notice (whether or not the notice symbol is moved) is determined by the ratio (step S843), and the process of step S766 is terminated. For example, when the random value SR2 is “50”, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the effect control CPU 120 performs a predetermined advance notice based on “with movement” assigned to “50”. When it is determined that the symbol is to be moved from another ornament symbol display area to the ornament symbol display area 5L, and the variable display result is “losing” or the like, based on “no movement” assigned to “50”. Then, it is determined that each notice symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R from the beginning.

  Returning to FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S763 that the “super reach β” is not included in the variation pattern (step S763; NO), and determines in step S765 that the execution effect notice is not executed. After step S754, S758, S762, and S766 (step S765; NO), it is determined whether there is a notice target effect (step S767). The notice target effect is an effect that may be executed corresponding to the display position of the notice symbol. Here, the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) is set to “7”, “pseudo-ream” Production, “slip” production, and “super reach β” production. That is, in step S767, the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) in the ornament symbol display area 5L is “7”, or the variation pattern is any one of “pseudo-continuous”, “slip”, and “super reach β”. Is included. More specifically, it is determined whether “YES” is determined in any of step S751, step S755, step S759, and step S763. The final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) in the ornament symbol display area 5L is “7” (determined as “YES” in step S751), the variation pattern includes “pseudo-continuous”, “slip”, “super reach β”. "Is included (" YES "is determined in any of step S755, step S759, and step S763), it is determined that there is a notice target effect. If it is determined as “NO” in any of step S751, step S755, step S759, and step S763 (the final stop symbol (decided symbol) in the ornament symbol display area 5L is not “7” and the variation pattern is “ In the case where none of “pseudo train”, “slip”, and “super reach β” is included, it is determined that there is no notice target effect. In this embodiment, the notice target effect is predetermined.

  When it is determined in step S767 that there is no notice target effect (step S767; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the execution effect notice and determines the content (step S768). In this step S768, although the effect is not actually executed, it is determined whether or not the execution effect notice effect is performed, and the contents when it is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not to perform an effect corresponding to the display position even if the preview symbol is displayed at a predetermined display position (decorative symbol display area).

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S768. The effect control CPU 120 executes the execution effect notice as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the execution effect notice (execution effect notice when there is no execution of the target effect that may be executed). The decision table 2 is selected and set (step S851). Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR3 for determining the second execution effect notice execution updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S852). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 extracted in step S852, by referring to the execution effect notice execution determination table 2 set in step S851, the execution effect is changed at a different rate according to the variable display result. The presence / absence of the advance notice is determined (step S853). For example, for example, when the random value SR3 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the determined value (“50”) is the same value as “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) Assigned to “executed” is determined to be executed, and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, the determined value (“50”) is the same value as “50”. ) Is determined not to be executed based on “no execution” assigned to ().

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an execution effect notice based on the determination in step S853, similarly to step S753 and the like (step S854). When the execution effect notice is executed (step S854; YES), the effect control CPU 120 selects the execution notice effect content determination table (for “others”) as the use table for determining the pattern of the execution notice effect content. And set (step S855). After that, for example, numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the execution effect notice content updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S856). Subsequently, by referring to the execution notice effect content determination table (for “others”) set in step S855 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 extracted in step S856, the contents of the effect notice (notice) The symbol display position is determined (step S857). For example, when the random value SR2 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 provides a notice based on “medium” assigned to the determined value (“50”) having the same value as “50”. It is determined that the symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C. The effect control CPU 120 ends the process of step S768 when there is no execution effect notice (step S854; NO) or after the process of step S857.

  Returning to FIG. 34, when it is determined in step S767 that there is a notice target effect (step S767; YES), or after the process of step S768, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an execution effect notice. This is performed (step S769). That is, including the execution effect notice (execution effect notice when there is no execution of the target effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being executed) determined whether or not to be executed in step S768, steps S752, S756, and S760. In step S764 or step 768, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the execution notice effect. If it is determined in any of steps S752, S756, S760, S764, and step 768 that the execution notice effect is to be executed (step S769; YES), the execution timing of the execution notice effect is determined (step S770). Then, the process of step S509 ends.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process of step S770. The effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the execution effect notice timing determination table as a use table for determining the execution timing of the execution effect notice (step S861). Thereafter, for example, numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining the execution effect notice timing updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted (step S862). Subsequently, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR4 extracted in step S862, by referring to the execution effect notice timing determination table set in step S861, the execution effect notice is given at a different rate according to the variable display result. Is determined (step S863). For example, when the random value SR4 (numerical data) is “50”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the determined value (“50”) is the same value as “50” when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) Assigned at “timing B” is determined to be executed (execution start), and when the variable display result is “losing” or the like, the determined value (“50” is the same value) It is determined that the execution effect notice is to be executed (execution start) at “timing A” assigned to “50”).

  After executing the execution effect notice effect setting process as described above in step S509 shown in FIG. 33, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S510). At this time, the production control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared symbol variation control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, for example, an effect pattern of an execution effect notice when it is determined to be executed in the execution effect notice setting process in step S509 (display position of the notice effect symbol, pattern of the content of the execution effect notice (such as presence / absence of movement of the notice symbol), execution effect, etc. Corresponding to the notice execution timing, etc., one of a plurality of execution effect notice control patterns prepared is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Following the processing of step S510, 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 S511). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S512). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the five display areas. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S513), and the effect setting processing during variable display ends.

  FIG. 42 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. 42, 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 S461). ). As an example, in the process of step S461, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and the end code is read from the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. In some cases, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S461 (step S461; No), it is determined whether or not it is a variable display effect execution period for executing a predetermined variable display effect in variable display ( Step S462). The execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, a symbol variation control pattern determined as a usage pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. When it is the variable display effect execution period (step S462; Yes), effect operation control for executing the variable display effect is performed (step S463).

  After the process of step S463, or when it is not the variable display effect execution period (step S462; NO), it is determined whether or not it is an execution effect notice execution period for executing a predetermined execution effect notice in variable display. (Step S464). This execution period may be determined in advance by, for example, an execution effect notice control pattern determined as a use pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. When it is the execution effect notice execution period in step S464 (step S464; Yes), effect operation control for executing the execution effect notice is performed (step S465).

  As an example, in the processing of steps S463 and S465, the effect image is read according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) read from each effect control pattern. In order to perform a predetermined production operation including a part or all of the display, the output of sound effects, the lighting of the lamp, the operation of the production model, etc., various commands are created and the display control unit 123 or the voice control board 13 may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14 or the movable member drive motors 33A and 33B. Thereby, the variable display effect and the execution effect notice are executed at an appropriate timing.

  After the process of step S465 or when it is not the execution effect notice execution period (step S464; NO), other effect operation control (for example, other variable display of decorative symbols, etc.) is performed (step S466), and then variable. The in-display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S461 (step S461; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S465). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S465; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S465 (step S465; Yes), for example, 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. In step S466, control is performed to display the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result in step S466. Also, a predetermined time is set as a big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S467). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S468), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  A specific example of the execution notice effect executed by the processing as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. The notice symbol TZ is a transparent color image that transmits the background image, and is displayed behind the variably displayed decorative symbol. That is, the notice symbol TZ is displayed behind the fluctuating decorative symbol. The notice symbol TZ is an image different from the decorative symbol. Further, the preview symbol TZ is a common image regardless of the display position. Further, the retreat symbol TZ is displayed before the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  43, when the notice symbol TZ is displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, the decorative symbol “7” is derived and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L. Then, the super reach α can be executed. Further, when the notice symbol TZ is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C as in the pattern 2, “pseudo-continuous” is executed. Further, when the notice symbol TZ is displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R as in the pattern 3, “slip” is executed. Also, as shown in the pattern 5 in FIG. 44, when the notice symbol TZ is displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, “super reach β” is executed.

  44, the notice symbol TZ moves from the ornament symbol display area 5R to the ornament symbol display area 5C at a predetermined timing (this timing is set in common). To do. Thus, the notice symbol TZ moves the display position. In the case of the pattern 4, the notice symbol TZ is finally displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5 </ b> C. Although not shown in the drawing, the execution timing of the execution effect notice (the display start timing of the notice symbol) is, in this embodiment, the timing A and the timing B (the decorative symbol is being variably displayed in the ornament symbol display area). Timing later than timing A).

  In the execution effect notice as described above, the notice symbol can be displayed at a display position corresponding to the effect to be executed prior to the effect executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In other words, an effect that may be executed in the future can be notified in advance by the display position for displaying the notification symbol (see FIGS. 44 and 45). And, because of the difference in display position, there are different types of effects that may be executed in the future (see, for example, FIGS. 43 and 44), so that the interest of the player is improved. Note that, for example, an effect or the like for deriving and displaying the same final stop symbol at different display positions (decorative symbol display areas) is one type of effect. As described above, although the decorative symbol display areas are different, a plurality of effects that are the same effect (for example, an effect of displaying the same decorative symbol as the final stop symbol) for each decorative symbol display area are treated as one type of effect.

  In addition, the presence / absence of the execution effect notice is determined at a different rate according to the variable display result, and the execution effect notice is executed as the variable display result is “big hit”, so that the player is notified of the execution effect notice. When executed, it can have the expectation of “big hit”, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the execution timing of the execution effect notice is determined at a different rate depending on the variable display result, and the execution effect notice is executed later as the variable display result is “big hit”. If the notice is executed at a late timing, it can be expected to be a “big hit”, and the fun of the game is improved.

  In addition, whether or not the notice symbol moves in the execution effect notice is determined at a different rate according to the variable display result, and as the variable display result is “big hit”, the notice symbol is more likely to move. The player can have the expectation of “big hit” when the notice symbol moves, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Examples are shown below, but the following modifications can be combined as appropriate.

  The notice symbol may be any image such as a picture, a character, a number, a symbol, or a character, and may correspond to a decorative symbol that is variably displayed. Here, the notice symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol is the same as the decorative symbol, and the color different from that of the decorative symbol (the one that has a transparent color that allows the background image to show through) Or any other image that reports information common to the decorative design. In addition, although the image itself is strictly different from the image for notifying the common information, the image includes the same image (for example, the same image to be expressed) obtained by viewing the image. An image having the same information obtained by looking at the image is, for example, an image depicting the same subject from different angles. Note that the notice symbol is different from the variably displayed decorative symbol (the one that does not notify the common information), so that when the notice symbol is displayed, the player is expected to have a special effect. Can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the description has been given assuming that the notice symbol displayed in each ornament symbol display area is the same symbol, but the notice symbol may be a different image depending on the ornament symbol display area to be displayed. . Each notice symbol displayed in each ornament symbol display area is preferably the same image as in the above embodiment, or an image notifying common information. In this way, in particular, the type of effect that can be executed later is changed only by changing the display position of the notice symbol, so that the interest of the game is further improved. In addition to the same image, the image for notifying the common information is strictly different from the image itself, but the image obtained by viewing the image is the same (for example, the same image to be expressed). Including. Images with the same information obtained by looking at the images include, for example, images with different colors (including cases where the background image is transparent), and images of the same subject drawn from different angles. is there.

  In addition, the decorative symbol display area is three in the above embodiment, but may be a plurality of other numbers. Further, the decorative symbol display area may not be arranged in a line. For example, nine (8 line types composed of vertical, horizontal, and diagonal lines) arranged in a matrix may be used.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the notice symbol is to be moved between different decorative symbol display areas, the movement timing is set to a predetermined timing in the above embodiment, but the movement timing is set to the player's operation timing. You may make it correspond. Even in this case, it is assumed that the initial display position and movement destination of the notice symbol are determined in advance as described above. In such a case, for example, after the notice symbol is displayed in the first decorative symbol display area, in the display area of the image display device 5, the tilting operation of the operation stick of the stick controller 30, the push-pull operation of the trigger button 31A, the push An image such as a message prompting the user to press the button 30B may be displayed at a predetermined timing, and the notice symbol may be moved when the player has performed the operation. If the operation is not performed during a predetermined period, the notice symbol display position and the effect to be executed in the future may correspond to each other by forcibly moving the notice symbol. desirable.

  Further, when it is determined that the notice symbol is to be moved between different decorative symbol display areas, the movement timing is set to a predetermined timing in the above embodiment, but this timing is determined from a plurality of timings. May be. In this case, for example, a decision table that is a decision value that is compared with a random number value and that has a different numerical range depending on the variable display result is assigned to each movement timing for each variable display result (for example, an execution effect) A table similar to the notice determination table, in which the timing A and the timing B are replaced with different movement timings), and the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 Based on the random value updated by the above, it is preferable to refer to the determination table and determine the movement timing at different determination ratios according to the variable display result.

  In addition, the effect (notice target effect) that is predicted to be executed in the execution effect notice is the above effect (the final stop symbol is “7”, “super reach β”, “slip”, “pseudo train”). Not limited. For example, as such an effect, an effect of notifying “accuracy” (accuracy mode start effect, etc.), an effect of full rotation reach, an effect using a movable member (not shown), an effect of displaying a predetermined character, and a predetermined performance There are productions to be performed. Further, as a production, there may be a so-called “premium reach” in which the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit”. It should be noted that the full rotation reach or the like may be executed only when a specific game state such as a big hit game state, such as when the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  Moreover, a predetermined effect (for example, “super reach β”) can be obtained by displaying the notice symbol in some but not all of the plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, only the decorative symbol display areas 5C and 5R). You may foresee that it may be executed.

  The order of determining the display position of the notice symbol (order for determining whether or not the execution effect notice is to be executed based on the notice subject effect) is “7” → “pseudo-continuous” → It is not limited to the order of “slip” → “super reach β”, but is arbitrary. For example, whether or not the execution effect notice is executed may be determined preferentially based on the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit”, such as “Super Reach β” first. In this case, for example, the order of a group of steps such as steps S751 to S754 may be changed (for example, steps S751 to S754 and steps S763 to S765 are interchanged).

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the notice target effect is determined based on the presence / absence of individual effects from the variation pattern, etc., but the execution effect notice corresponding to each variation pattern is set and changed. Depending on the pattern, the content of the execution effect notice (such as the display position of the notice symbol) may be determined. In this case, for example, a determination table in which the variation pattern and the execution effect notice are associated with each other is prepared, and the effect control CPU 120 refers to the determination table, for example, based on the change pattern, and the contents of the execution effect notice It is good to decide.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the display position (decoration) for displaying the notice symbol in the execution effect notice when the execution effect notice when the target effect for notifying that there is a possibility of being executed is not executed is executed. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the variable display result is such that the frequency of displaying the notice symbol increases in all the decorative symbol display areas. The determination ratio of the display position may be varied depending on. In this case, for example, each of the determined values that are compared with the random number values and take a different numerical range depending on the variable display result is assigned to each display position for displaying the notice symbol for each variable display result. A determination table (a table in which determination values having different ranges in accordance with variable display results in the execution effect notice content determination table (for “others”), etc.) is prepared, and the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, effect control counter settings. Based on a random value (for example, random value SR2 or the like) updated by a random counter or the like provided in the unit 193, the display position may be determined at different determination ratios according to the variable display result by referring to the table. .

  When a plurality of notice target effects are executed, notice symbols may be displayed at a plurality of display positions accordingly. For example, in the above embodiment, when “sliding” and “pseudo-ream” are executed, a notice symbol may be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5C and 5R as an execution effect notice. In the case of adopting such a form, for example, in the process of step S509 (FIG. 34), the process of step S755 is performed after the process of step S754, and the process of step S759 is performed after the process of step S758. After step S762, the process of step S763 may be performed.

  The variation pattern may be determined not on the main board 11 side but on the effect control board 12 side. In this case, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control of the effect control board 12 is based on the variable display result notified from the main board 11 side or the like (see the above embodiment) (see the above-described method). The variation pattern is determined in the above-described manner. In this case, in the effect control board 12, the order of determining the display position of the notice symbol and the effect to be executed is arbitrary. That is, after determining the display position of the notice symbol based on the variable display result, the effect corresponding to this display position may be executed (the effect to be executed may be determined), or the display position. And the corresponding production may be determined at the same time.

  Regarding the presence / absence of execution effect notice, presence / absence of notice symbol movement, and execution timing, in the above embodiment, the determination ratio differs according to the variable display result. It may be different. If the presence / absence of execution of the notice target effect is determined at a different determination ratio according to the variable display result, the determination ratio may be different according to the notice target effect, or the determination ratio may be different according to the variable display result. include.

  In the above embodiment, the determination ratio differs depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” with respect to whether or not the execution effect notice is executed, whether or not the notice symbol is moved, and execution timing. However, for example, the determination ratio may be different for “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”, and even for the same “big hit”, the determination ratio may be different depending on the type of “big hit”. May be. In this case, for example, in each table (execution effect notice execution determination tables 1 and 2, each execution effect notice content determination table, execution effect notice timing determination table, etc.), each variable display result ("big hit", "losing") , “Small Bonus”, etc.) Depending on the jackpot type (“Probability Change”, “Non-Probability Change”, etc.) (For example, in the execution effect notice execution determination table 1 in FIG. 15, the variable display results are “big hit”, “losing”, and “small hit”, and the determined values are set to “execute”. Assigned to “Yes” and “No execution”).

  The execution timing of the execution effect notice is not limited to two, but may be selected from three or more timings.

  The execution effect notice may be different from the stop symbol notice effect. In the stop symbol notice effect, the ornament symbol to be derived or temporarily stopped is informed before the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the ornament symbol is derived. As an example, in the stop symbol advance notice effect, after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, in all the decorative symbol display areas. Before the decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol that is finally stopped (derived display) or temporarily stopped is displayed in part or all of the decorative symbol display area where the decorative symbol is variably displayed. Inform in advance.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern and the special figure variation time are associated with each other and the special pattern variation time is determined simultaneously by determining the variation pattern. It may be determined separately. For example, the special figure fluctuation time may be determined after the fluctuation pattern is determined, or the fluctuation pattern may be determined after the special figure fluctuation time is determined.

  In the above embodiment, the operation rod of the stick controller 30 has been described as being tiltable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any operation device that can be held and operated in multiple directions by a player, such as a slide lever that can be slid, may be used. That is, the operation stick of the stick controller 30 may be any direction operation device that allows the player to perform an instruction operation regarding the direction.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that when the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type may be determined to be “surprise”. In addition, the special figure display result has been described as being sometimes determined to be “small hit”. On the other hand, the special figure display result is determined as “losing” or “big hit”, and when the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. Thus, the big hit type may not be determined as “surprise” or the special figure display result may be determined as “small hit”. In this case, for example, a game caused by a delay in the game is prevented by preventing a double-open game in which almost no winning ball (out) is obtained in a two-round big hit state or a small hit game state. Decline in interest can be suppressed.

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

  For example, various rendering operations may be executed by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed. In this case, the display control CPU controls display in the above processing based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. You may perform the process which concerns. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Further, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12 so that independent control to be the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 is performed. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and a display control command corresponding to the effect control pattern or the like is sent by the effect control CPU 120. To the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

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

  The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to slot machines such as pachislot machines. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols, such as the decorative symbols described above) 1 game is completed by displaying and displaying the display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) that variably displays, and according to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, A gaming machine that can generate a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, and the like. In such a slot machine, hardware resources including the outer shape of the slot machine casing (for example, installation of power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R, etc.) and software for performing predetermined processing cooperate with each other to implement the above-described implementation. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the one part or all part (especially part which performs the process of an execution effect notice) which the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown by the form has may be provided.

  Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the slot machine or the like. Alternatively, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling it in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  As illustrated above, when the first type of the plurality of types of effects is executed, the first image is displayed on the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. The first notice display for notifying that the first effect may be executed is executed, and the second type effect different from the first type effect among the plurality of types of effects is executed. In the case where the second image is displayed on the second variable display unit different from the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units, there is a possibility that the second type of effect is executed. By executing the second notice display for notifying that there is an effect, there is a possibility that an effect that may be subsequently executed depends on which position of the plurality of image display units the image used for the notice is displayed. For this reason, the interest of the game is improved. Note that the types of effects are different, for example, when different effects are executed across a plurality of variable display units, and the variable display units are different, but the same display (for example, the same decorative design is used between the variable display units). A plurality of effects to be displayed in a stop display (including a temporary stop) are treated as one kind of effect.

  As exemplified above, the first image and the second image are images that inform the common information, and even if they are similar images, depending on the display position (the first variable display unit or the second image). Since the type of effects to be executed thereafter is different (depending on which of the two variable display portions the image is displayed on), the interest of the game is improved.

  As illustrated above, any of the multiple types of effects is an effect of stopping and displaying specific identification information on at least one of the plurality of variable display units when deriving the display result. Since there is the above-mentioned effect by selecting the effect to be executed after that, the interest of the game is improved. Such an effect is desirably the first effect or the second effect, and it is desirable that the variable display unit on which the image is displayed and the variable display unit on which the stop display is performed are the same.

  As exemplified above, any of the multiple types of effects stops the identification information in at least one (preferably part) of the plurality of variable display units before deriving the variable display result. Since it is an effect that is variably displayed again after being played, there is the above-mentioned effect by selecting a candidate for an effect to be executed later, so that the interest of the game is improved. Such an effect is desirably the first effect or the second effect, and it is desirable that the variable display unit on which the image is displayed and the variable display unit on which the stop display is performed are the same.

  As exemplified above, any of the multiple types of effects is an effect of variably displaying again after stopping the identification information in all of the plurality of variable display parts before deriving the variable display result. Since there is the above-mentioned effect as a candidate for the effect to be executed thereafter, the interest of the game is improved. Such an effect is desirably the first effect or the second effect, and it is desirable that the variable display unit on which the image is displayed and the variable display unit on which the stop display is performed are the same.

  As exemplified above, when a third type of effect different from the first or second type is executed, a predetermined image is displayed on each of at least a plurality of variable display units among the plurality of variable display units. By executing the third notice display for notifying that there is a possibility that the third type of effect is executed, other types of effects are executed when there are a plurality of image display positions. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved.

  As exemplified above, the first display for displaying the first image on the first variable display unit without moving the first image is performed, or the first variable among the plurality of variable display units is performed. By performing the second display that is displayed on the first variable display unit after being displayed on another variable display unit different from the display unit, the first effect is performed by performing the first notice display. Since the variation of the display of the first image in the case of the game is increasing, the interest of the game is improved.

  As exemplified above, whether to perform the first display or the second display is determined so that the possibility of entering the specific gaming state differs between the case where the first display is performed and the case where the second display is performed. By doing so, since the possibility that it will be in a specific game state differs by the 1st display and the 2nd display, the interest of a game improves.

  As illustrated above, the first image is displayed in the first image so that the possibility of entering the specific gaming state differs between when the first image is displayed at the first timing and when the first image is displayed at the second timing. By determining whether to display at the second timing or the second timing, there is a different possibility that a specific gaming state will occur depending on whether the first image display timing is the first timing or the second timing. , The fun of gaming is improved.

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

Claims (1)

A specific game that is advantageous to the player when a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed on each of the plurality of variable display sections to derive a display result and a predetermined specific display result is derived. A gaming machine to control the state,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state before derivation of the display result;
An effect execution means capable of executing any kind of effect among a plurality of kinds of effects based on the determination result of the prior determination means,
By displaying a first image on a first variable display section among the plurality of variable display sections, a first notice that the first performance may be executed by the performance executing means is provided. A notice display is executed, and a second image is displayed on a second variable display unit that is different from the first variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. Notice execution means for executing a second notice display for notifying that there is a possibility that a second effect different in kind from the effect of
Any of the plurality of types of effects is an effect of variably displaying again after temporarily stopping display in at least one of the plurality of variable display units before deriving the display result,
The notice execution means is:
During the period in which the identification information is variably displayed in each of the plurality of variable display sections , either the first notice display or the second notice display is executed,
Even when the variable display of the identification information performed in the plurality of variable display portions is not in the reach mode, either the first notice display or the second notice display can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.