JP5876803B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is related to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode. . For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker that is in an open state, making it very easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide continuously for a certain period of time.

  As such a gaming machine, when a start condition is established by passing (winning) a game ball as a game medium through a start area such as a start winning opening, the number of reserved memories is added and stored, and variable display is held There has been proposed a gaming machine that performs a hold display for specifying the fact. Some of such gaming machines can execute a so-called notice effect that notifies in advance that the reach mode or the big hit mode is displayed by changing the display mode of the hold display. And as such a gaming machine, there exists what performs the production | presentation which suggests the possibility that a notice production will be performed (for example, patent document 1). In addition, there is one that executes a notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display to one of a plurality of display modes (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-212304 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-141684

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 only suggests the possibility that the notice effect is executed, and does not suggest the player what kind of notice effect is executed. It was. Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, the player is not suggested what kind of notice effect is executed. Therefore, it was not possible to improve the game entertainment.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can improve a game entertainment interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
Variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the image display device 5) that variably display identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) and derive the display results is provided . A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the engineer,
When starting variable display of the identification information, whether to control the advantageous condition previously determined to that decision means displays the result is derived the identity (e.g., such as steps S232, S236, S239 CPU 103 that executes processing)
Whether the controlled advantageously state Luca, a front Kike' determine constant means you determined before determining the constant unit (e.g., a CPU103 for executing processing such as step S211),
Depending on the determination result by prior SL-size constant means, wherein advantageously selected state advance notification effect foretelling possibility made (e.g., hold display notice, etc.) suggested directing suggesting whether to perform from among a plurality of types Suggestion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes processing such as step S508B and step S171) ,
The suggestion effect execution means starts an effect of the same pattern as the first pattern, the first pattern suggesting that the notice effect is executed, the second pattern suggesting that the notice effect is not executed, and the second pattern. And then selecting the third pattern that suggests that the notice effect will be executed, and executing the suggestion effect,
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According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract attention for indicates唆演unloading, it is possible to improve the game playability.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The notice effect executing means further executes the notice effect at a predetermined timing with respect to a predetermined notification that the notice effect is executed after executing the notice effect (for example, as described in Modification 3). Once the display mode of the hold display is changed, the display mode is changed again when the hold display shifts, etc.)
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  According to such a configuration, even when the predetermined notification changes to a mode in which the possibility of entering the specific gaming state is low, the predetermined notification further changes at a predetermined timing, so that the player can have a sense of expectation. , Can improve the game entertainment.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The suggestion effect execution means is configured to execute the variable display of the identification information subjected to the determination by the pre-start determination means when the notice effect is not executed in spite of execution of the suggestion effect. In addition, the suggestion effect re-execution means for executing the suggestion effect again (for example, as described in the modified example 4, the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display advance notice is not executed is executed, and then one or more variable displays are sandwiched. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display advance notice is executed after that,
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  According to such a configuration, even when the suggestion effect is executed and the notice effect is not executed, the notice effect may be executed again after that and the predetermined notification may be changed. Can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The notice effect execution means can further execute the notice effect that is changed to an aspect different from the predetermined notification aspect suggested by the suggestion effect (for example, as described in the fourth modification, in the suggestion effect). A different type of hold indication notice from the suggested type)
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  According to such a configuration, the predetermined notification may change to an aspect that is more likely to be in a specific gaming state than the aspect suggested by the suggestion effect, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The suggestion effect executing means includes a first suggestion effect indicating that the notice effect is not executed (for example, a suggestion effect of the fifth pattern to the eighth pattern) and a second suggestion effect indicating that the notice effect is executed ( For example, a suggestion effect of the first pattern to the fourth pattern) and a special suggestion effect that suggests that the notice effect is executed after the suggestion effect is once started in the mode of the first suggestion effect (for example, described in Modification 2) Or any suggestive effect of the special aspect of
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  According to such a configuration, since the third suggestion effect for changing the predetermined notification may be executed after the effect is executed in the same manner as the first suggestion effect, the execution of the first suggestion effect is started. Even in this case, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The suggestion effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes according to the possibility that the notice effect is executed (for example, the suggestion effect of pattern 1 and the suggestion effect of pattern 2).
When the suggestion effect execution means suggests that the predetermined notification mode changes to a mode indicating that there is a high possibility that the specific display result is controlled, an effect that is highly likely to execute the notice effect A mode suggestion effect is executed (for example, the mode of the suggestion effect is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27B in the process of step S993, and the suggestion effect is executed).
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  According to such a configuration, in the case of suggesting that the predetermined notification is changed to a highly reliable mode in which a specific gaming state is achieved among a plurality of types of suggestion effects, a notice effect is executed after the suggestion effect. Since the suggestive effect of the aspect with high possibility is executed, the game entertainment can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is 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 figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR4. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the specific pattern determination range. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the content of notification according to the determination result. It is a figure which shows a win designation | designated command, a pending | holding memory | storage number notification command, etc. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit variation pattern determination table and a small hit variation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a block diagram which shows the example of structures, such as a command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of determination processes, such as a hold display advance notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display advance notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows structural examples, such as a holding | maintenance display advance notice execution decision table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows structural examples, such as a suggestion effect execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a count initial value. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production execution setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution at the time of performing the suggestion effect of a 1st pattern, and the hold display advance notice A. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution at the time of performing the suggestion effect of a 2nd pattern, and the hold display advance notice A. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution at the time of performing the suggestion effect of a 7th pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution at the time of performing the suggestion effect of an 8th pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution at the time of performing the suggestion effect which suggests execution of the hold display preview C, and the hold display preview C. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution at the time of performing the suggestion effect of a special aspect.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory 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 figure game is such that the game ball enters 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 a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. 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 established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. 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 holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the 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 holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding 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).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. 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). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball into the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

  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. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). 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 that detects the player's operation act 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.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  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 rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A control content for causing the electrical component for performance to execute a predetermined performance operation, such as a section, and a function of controlling the determined control content.

  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 that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Also, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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 set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control 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 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. 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.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. By turning on / off driving, or displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, various effects (reach effect, hold display notice, suggestion effect, etc.) Etc.).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. Whether the variable display result of the symbol is a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result or whether it is a “small hit” as a special display result different from the specific display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost 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 hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening jackpot state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball is likely to enter the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. May be at least one of the second period being shorter than the first period and the second round number being less than the first round number.

  When a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), there may be a big hit gaming state in which substantially no balls (prize balls) can be obtained.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first 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 over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes a time-short state and a probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the short time state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, the short time state will be reached after the end of the small hit game state. May end and return to normal.

  In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  For example, when high-open control is not performed, if the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` probable '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the speed change state is performed The high opening control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” is at least a time-short state and high open control is being performed, high open control is also performed after the end of the big hit game state. May be performed.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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 decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

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

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuating speed is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such an effect operation 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 variation pattern of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes 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. 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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. 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. In this embodiment, as an example, normal, super A (in this case, those that develop from super A1 to super A2, and those that do not develop from super A1 to super A2), super B (super B1) are prepared. Reach effects such as those that develop from Super B2 to those that do not evolve from Super B1 to Super B2 are prepared in advance. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach effects of Super Reach, when a specific reach effect such as Super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of Super A is executed (for example, development) If you compare what you do and what doesn't develop.)

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message As a result, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player that the variable display result may be a “hit”.

  In this embodiment, a pre-reading notice effect (hereinafter referred to as a hold display notice) of the hold display is executed as the notice effect. In the hold display notice, the hold display design corresponding to the variable display to be a notice target (so-called pre-read target) among the hold display designs displayed by the hold storage display is a normal hold display design (for example, a circle design) ) From other display symbols to a hold display symbol, etc., a change display corresponding to the changed hold display symbol (variable display subject to advance notice) will indicate a possibility of becoming a “hit”. Execute. In this embodiment, hold display notices A and B are prepared as hold display notices. In the hold display notices A and B, when executed, the variable display result may be a “hit” in the variable display of the notice object (variable display corresponding to the hold display design that changes the design) (that is, the advance notice) The big hit expectation for variable display of the object) is different. This possibility is higher when the hold display notice A is executed than when the hold display notice B is executed (that is, when the hold display notice A is executed, the hold display notice B is More likely to be a “hit” than if it was run). Each of the hold display notices A and B may be different in the production mode, for example, by changing the design changed from the normal hold display design. For example, the hold display notice A changes the hold display symbol from a circle to a design showing the letter “A”, and the hold display notice B changes the hold display design from a circle to a design showing the letter “B”. To do. Further, the hold display notice may change the color of the hold display symbol, change the hold display symbol, or change the hold display symbol to another character.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the suggestion effect which suggests that the said hold display advance notice is performed is performed before the hold display advance notice. In this embodiment, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance as execution modes of suggestion effects. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, modes from Pattern 1 to Pattern 8 are prepared, and the modes from Pattern 1 to Pattern 4 are suggested effects that are selected when a hold display advance notice is executed. The mode from pattern 5 to pattern 8 is a suggestion effect mode selected when the hold display advance notice is not executed. Further, in the modes from pattern 1 to pattern 8, as an effect suggesting that the hold display advance notice A is executed, an image showing the letter “A” and the hold display advance notice B are executed. As an effect suggesting this, there is one that displays an image showing the letter “B”, and there is one that displays a large star-shaped image and a small star-shaped image for each.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “accuracy”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative symbols constituting the short-term opening chance eyes are stopped and displayed, as in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. There is a case in which a confirmed decorative design that is a special display result is derived and displayed, or a fixed decorative design that is a predetermined reach combination may be derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. 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”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the 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 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. 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.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. 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-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach-losing combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number 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, It is only necessary to include the random value MR4 for determining the display result (see FIG. 5). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, and can take any value from “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change”, “probable change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used for this purpose, and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value. The random value MR4 for determining the normal display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is closed (normally open) with the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as “per normal”. Is a random value used to determine whether or not to control an open state (expanded open state) in which a game ball is likely to enter at a higher frequency than (state), and takes any value from “1” to “100” obtain.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (incremented) when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. ) To be updated. Further, the second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (incremented) when the second starting condition corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is satisfied when the game ball enters the second starting prize opening. ) To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores 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, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information. Note that the hold number in the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the left-side area in the start winning storage display area 5H. To do. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like, as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information. Note that the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the first display position on the leftmost side of the right-side area in the start winning storage display area 5H. To do. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the right area toward the start winning storage display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol.

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S211 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 11) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3, FIG. 13) to be described later, a variation pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display mode is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination processing in step S211 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random number MR1 is within the range of the random number MR1 determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special figure display result, and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display mode. And so on (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is determined to be in a specific display mode, and based on the prediction result, it is determined on the side of the effect control board 12 by the effect control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice as the pre-reading advance notice. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines, for example, a short time flag (a flag that is turned on in the short time state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag setting unit, etc.) The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the flag (the flag that is turned on when the probability is changed) (step S401). More specifically, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off, the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability low base state), and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the gaming state is short. When the state (low probability high base state), both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are off, the gaming state is the normal state (low probability low base state), and when both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are on What is necessary is just to specify that a game state is a time-short state and a probability change state (highly accurate high base state), respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified as the jackpot gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S402; No), it is further determined whether or not the time reduction control is being performed (whether or not the time reduction flag is in an on state) (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that a big hit is being made (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that time-shortening control is being performed (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the time-saving control is not being performed (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), the big hit determination is made. A range is set (step S405). For example, data used for determination of a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state from table data constituting a special figure display result determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Special figure display result determination table data) is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the decision value assigned to the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8001” to “9900” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state) State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8001” to “8190” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 12A).

  After that, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  When it is determined in the process of step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; Yes), the jackpot type when the variable display result is determined to be “jackpot” based on the random value MR2 is “non-probable change”. , “Probability change” or “Sudden accuracy” is specified (step S408). For example, in the processing of step S408, data used for determining the jackpot type corresponding to the start port buffer value from table data constituting a jackpot type determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. (Big hit type determination table data) is selected (see FIG. 12B). For example, if the starting port buffer value is “1”, “1” to “36”, “37” to “72”, and “73” to “ If the jackpot type determination table data to which the determination value of “100” is assigned and the start port buffer value is “2”, “1” to “36”, “non-probability change” and “probability change” respectively. The jackpot type determination table data to which determination values “37” to “100” are assigned is selected. By comparing the data thus selected with the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted by the processing of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 (single comparison or comparison with the minimum value or the maximum value), the random value It is specified which jackpot type is determined based on MR2. At this time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type identified by the process of step S408 is “probable” (step S409).

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S407; No), a small hit determination range is set (step S410). At this time, in the same way as the setting of the big hit determination range by the processing of step S405, for example, in the special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determination value (for example, “30001” in which the special figure display result is assigned to “small hit”). ”To“ 30100 ”) may be set as the small hit determination range. Subsequent to the setting of the small hit determination range, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the small hit determination range (step S411). ). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range (step S412). This determination is performed by comparing the random value MR1 and the determined value one by one, or by comparing the minimum value and the maximum value, as in the determination of whether or not the jackpot determination range is in the process of step S407. I just need it.

  When it is determined in step S412 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S412; No), a specific pattern determination range is set (step S413). The specific pattern determination range may be set in advance as a range of the random value MR3 that can be determined as a variation pattern in which the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the specific display mode regardless of the total number of reserved memories, for example. .

  In the process of step S413, different specific pattern determination ranges may be set according to the gaming state specified by the process of step S401. As an example, as shown in FIG. 8, the specific pattern determination range in the normal state where the gaming state is the normal state is set to a range in which the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “230” to “251”. On the other hand, the specific pattern determination range during the time-short state in which time-shortening control is performed (mid-time) is set to a range in which the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is “240” to “251”.

  When the variable display in which the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost” is started, the normal loss change pattern determination table as shown in FIG. 15A or as shown in FIG. The variation pattern is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table in the short time.

  With the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table in the normal state shown in FIG. 16A, if the random value MR3 is any one of “230” to “251”, at least the reach of the super reach regardless of the total number of reserved memories. It is determined to be a variation pattern accompanied by a production. Further, in the setting of the loss variation pattern determination table in the time reduction shown in FIG. 16B, if the random value MR3 is any one of “240” to “251”, at least super reach regardless of the total number of reserved memories. It is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with the reach production. Therefore, regardless of the total number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or at the start of variable display, if the random number MR3 is within the range of “230” to “251” in normal times, If the random value MR3 is within the range of “240” to “251”, it can be determined that a specific variation pattern, at least a variation pattern accompanied by a reach effect of super reach, is determined. Therefore, if the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 shown in FIG. 7 is the normal state, the range of “230” to “251” is set as the specific pattern determination range at the time of the loss by the process of step S413. Further, if the current gaming state identified by the process of step S401 is a short-time state (including a case where the gaming state is a certain change state and a short-time state), the processing of “240” to “251” is performed by the processing of step S413. What is necessary is just to set a range to the specific pattern determination range at the time of a loss.

  After the specific pattern determination range is set by the process of step S413, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is compared with the specific pattern determination range ( Step S414). Then, it is determined whether or not the random value MR3 is within the specific pattern determination range (step S415). The method for making such a determination may be the same as the method for determining whether or not the random value MR1 is within the big hit determination range or the small hit determination range by the processing of step S407 or step S412.

  In this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is generated. The special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A by transmitting a first start opening prize designation command (an example of the production control command) from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 That the first start condition for executing is established. Further, based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the start winning (second start winning) is generated, the main board 11 transmits a second start opening winning designation command (an example of the effect control command) to the effect control board 12 to execute a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is notified that the second start condition is satisfied.

  The first start opening winning designation command is a game random number (random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result, jackpot type determination) extracted at the time of the first starting winning is a detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. The comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the random number value MR2 for determination and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is also notified to the effect control board 12 side. In addition, the second start opening winning designation command also includes a comparison result (a determination result at the time of winning) using a game random number extracted at the time of the second starting winning that is the time of detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening, Notification is given to the side of the effect control board 12.

  The notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command are set in accordance with the determination results obtained in steps S404, S409, S412, and S415 (step S416). FIG. 9 shows a setting example of the notification content by the process of step S416. For example, when it is determined in the process of step S404 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), the notification content is set to “determination at winning determination being limited”. When it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is “surprise”, the notification content is set to “short-term open jackpot determination”, while in step S409, the jackpot type is determined to be other than “surprise”. Sometimes the notification content is set to “Normal open big hit determination”. If it is determined in step S412 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S412; Yes), the notification content is set to “with small hit determination”. When it is determined in step S415 that it is within the specific pattern determination range, the notification content is set to “specific pattern determination when lost”, while when it is determined that it is outside the specific pattern determination range in step S415 The content is set to “no specific pattern determination at time of loss”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, in this embodiment, as the start opening prize designation command, a command B1XXH serving as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B2XXH serving as a second start opening prize designation command are: Prepared in advance. 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 start opening winning designation command, the EXT data (the lower 1 byte data of the 2-byte structure) is made different according to the notification content set by the process of step S416.

  FIG. 10B illustrates notification contents by the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command. Of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command shown in FIG. 10B, the command B100H and the command B200H indicate that “the determination at the time of winning is being limited”. The command B101H and the command B201H indicate that the notification content is “normal open big hit determination is present”. The command B102H and the command B202H indicate that the notification content is “Short-term open big hit determination is present”. The command B103H and the command B203H indicate that the notification content is “specific pattern determination when lost”. The command B104H and the command B204H indicate that the notification content is “no specific pattern determination when losing”.

  Based on the setting of the notification content by the process of step S416, the transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command in the command control process to be executed thereafter is performed (step S417). At this time, whether to transmit the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is determined depending on whether the start opening buffer value is “1” or “2”. . Then, by performing transmission setting of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command including the EXT data corresponding to the notification contents set by the process of step S416, the EXT data is changed according to the notification contents. Different start opening winning designation commands are transmitted in the subsequent command control processing.

  The process of step S417 is performed, and then the command control process is performed, so that the first start opening winning designation command indicates the first start condition when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start prize. It is transmitted to the side of the production control board 12 as production control information notifying establishment. The second start opening prize designation command is sent to the side of the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying the establishment of the second start condition when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start prize. Sent. In this embodiment, the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command indicate whether the game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening and the start prize has been generated. And whether or not the variable display result is determined to be a “big hit” or “small hit” or a specific variation pattern using the game random numbers extracted at the time of starting winning It is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the winning determination result. In addition to the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command, an effect control command for notifying the winning judgment result using the game random number extracted at the start winning prize (for example, winning judgment result designation) Command) may be transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S417, the transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed (step S418), and the winning random number determination process ends. As shown in FIG. 10A, in this embodiment, as the pending storage number notification command, a command C1XXH serving as the first pending storage number notification command and a command C2XXH serving as the second pending storage number notification command are: Prepared in advance. In these reserved memory number notification commands, different EXT data is set according to the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. When the first reserved memory number is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is the command C101H. When the first reserved memory number is “2”, the first reserved memory number notification command is When the command is C102H and the first reserved memory number is “3”, the first reserved memory number notification command is C103H, and when the first reserved memory number is “4”, the first reserved memory number. The notification command is C104H. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is any of “1” to “4”, the second reserved memory number notification command corresponds to the number of the second reserved memory number among the commands C101H to C104H. Will be either.

  The first reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command is an effect control command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory count. In the process of step S418 shown in FIG. 7, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting the first reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  When the process of step S418 is performed and then the command control process is performed, the first reserved memory number notification command is stored in the first special figure when the first start condition is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize. The effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of memories is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side. In addition, the second reserved memory number notification command is used as effect control information for notifying the increase in the second special figure reserved memory number when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. Here, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command notify which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the reserved memory number increases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition) is an effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. An effect control command indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased when the reserved memory number decreases while the designated command or the second reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted. A reserved storage number subtraction designation command (a first reserved storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  A total which is an effect control command for notifying the total reserved memory number instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command. You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 7, the process of step S <b> 404 is performed based on the fact that it is determined that the big hit is made in step S <b> 402 or that the time reduction control is being executed in step S <b> 403. It is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to step S416 without executing the processes in steps S405 to S415, and the determination of the specific pattern determination range is limited. Correspondingly, the transmission setting of the start opening winning designation command whose notification content indicates that “the determination at the time of winning is being restricted” is performed. Thus, when the high opening control associated with the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit game state, each of the above-mentioned each is based on the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) due to the game ball entering the first start winning opening. Limit the decision not to be made. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “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. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is a stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step) S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “small hit” or “losing” may be assigned in accordance with the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The comparison between the random number MR1 and the determined value in the special figure display result determination table may be performed by comparing each other or by comparing the minimum value and the maximum value (the same applies to the comparison between the other random values and the determined values in the table). .) The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the game state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state Any determination result of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when a probability variation flag (described later) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in an on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state”. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “big hit” and the big hit gaming state than the case where the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit or the second special figure reservation storage unit) If it is assigned to the decision result of “probability change”, “non-probability change”, “surprising accuracy”, or in the case of the second special figure, “probability change” or “non-accuracy change”) Good (see FIG. 12B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random numbers temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the special game of this time is the first Set in the usage table based on whether the special figure is used or the second special figure is used, and the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number MR2 read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the determined jackpot type determination table, a random value is determined depending on whether the current special figure game (variable display) uses the first special figure or the second special figure. Any one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, if the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines whether the current special figure game uses the first special figure or the second special figure (for example, It can be determined by which of the processes in steps S232 and S236 has been performed.) If the current special figure game uses the first special figure (if the process in step S232 has been carried out), then “ ”Is determined (selected) as a jackpot type, and if this special figure game uses the second special figure (when the process of step S236 is performed),“ probability change ”is determined as the jackpot type. (select.

  In FIG. 12B, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not “accurate”. In addition, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the gaming state is a short-time state, the high opening control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state or enlarged state) in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening. The state may be changed between an open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, the big hit type will be “surprise” By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. Note that when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be set to be less likely to be determined as “surprising” than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probability change”, “0”, in the case of “probability change” “1”, and in the case of “probability”, the value “2” is stored.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  When the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes of steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating 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. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 13, 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 variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 14 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ Corresponding to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or the big hit type is “probable” or Corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “small hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 13, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, it can be specified by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. ), A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer and the jackpot type buffer setting value, so that the jackpot type is “ The variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time depending on whether it is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprising variation”. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-4 when the jackpot type buffer setting value is “0” (when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”), and the jackpot type buffer When the set value is “1” (when the big hit type is “probable change”), the fluctuation pattern PA3-5 is selected, and when the big hit type buffer set value is “2” (when the big hit type is “surprise”), the change pattern Select PC1-2.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 13, the variation pattern at the time of the small hit is determined using, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern for the common variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is “surprising”. Accordingly, there is a possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” according to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern in the variation pattern and the production mode of reach production, and the probability change state is reached after the big hit gaming state ( (Expected expectations) can be varied. Of the variation patterns that can be determined when the big hit type is “surprise”, a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may be included. . Alternatively, the variation pattern that can be determined when the variable display result is “small hit” may include a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is “surprise”. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 13, a loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the game state is a normal state and a case where the game state is a time-short state and time-short control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether or not the time is short may be specified by whether or not the time reduction flag is in the ON state. If the time reduction is not in the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the OFF state), it is shown in FIG. A variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss variation pattern determination table. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total reserved storage number. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter. The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage count value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” Variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number value MR3 according to which of the following values corresponds to “0”, “1”, or “3” to “8” May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the stored number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16A, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “2”), the decorative pattern is at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”. Also in the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16B, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (specifically “1”), the decorative pattern is at a higher rate than when it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value is assigned so that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  After executing any one of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 13, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 14, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). 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. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the pending storage number notification command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  As the first variation start command and the second variation start command, the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are used. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern (variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262, S264, S265) such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is based on the fixed special symbol determined in step S246, and the special symbol variable display result ("big hit", "small hit", "losing", or what kind of big hit type is) Is an effect control command for designating. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process of changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the special symbol variation is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110), which is the variable display result of the symbol, is stopped (displayed), and when the symbol is stopped, the special symbol is stopped (displayed and displayed). The symbol determination command transmission setting, which is an effect control command for notifying the user, is also set, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly executing step S112, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is in an on state (step S351). When the big hit flag is in the on state (step S351; Yes), the short time flag, the probable variation flag, the short time count counter is set by turning off the hour / short flag and the probability variation flag and setting the count value of the time / count counter to “0”. Is reset (step S352). The time reduction counter is a counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit) that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during the time reduction control.

  After that, a big hit start production waiting time (a waiting time until the execution of the production corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state is started, which is a predetermined time) is set (step S353). A counter for counting the number of rounds provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control counter setting unit) (also called a round number counter for counting the remaining number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state) For example, “15”) is set (step S354), a hit start designation command (effect control command) for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit”, and the probability variation flag is turned on By specifying the state / off state and the on / off state of the short time flag, the current gaming state (in step S356, The game state designation command (effect control command) for designating (normal state) is set for transmission (step S355), the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (step S356), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. . The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  When the big hit flag is not in the on state (in the off state) (step S351; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the time reduction flag is on (step S357). When the time reduction flag is ON (step S357; Yes), the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the time reduction counter by “1” (step S358), and determines whether the count value after the reduction is “0”. (Step S359). When the count value is “0” (step S359; Yes), the CPU 103 turns off the time reduction flag (step S360), and ends the time reduction state. After performing the process of step S360, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (the gaming state in which the time saving has ended) (step S361). The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After step S361, the CPU 103 determines whether the hourly flag is not on (step S357; No), and if the count value is not “0” (step S359; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the small hit flag is on. Is determined (step S362). When the small hit flag is in the on state (step S362; Yes), the small hit start production waiting time (the waiting time until the execution of the production corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state is started, which is determined in advance. (Step S363), a count initial value (for example, “15”) is set in the round number counting counter (round number counter) (step S364), and the special figure display result is “small”. The transmission setting of the hit start designation command (effect control command), which is a control command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on “winning”, is performed (step S355), and the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. (Step S366), the special symbol stop process is terminated. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. If the small hit flag is not on (step S362; No), the special symbol process flag value is updated to “0” (step S369), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Through a series of these processes, the time-saving state and the probability change state are temporarily ended at the time of big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced by “once” at the time of loss or small hit. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, the big hit start time waiting time set above has elapsed). ) And the like, the processing for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, and the processing for starting the measurement of the elapsed time after the opening state is included. In this process, for example, corresponding to whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big prize is won. You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes a mouth open state. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , Processing for starting measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is decreased by “1”, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number (whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is “0”). And the process of measuring the elapsed time after returning the big prize opening to the closed state when the upper limit number has not been reached (when the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds is not “0”), etc. ing. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) For example, in the process of step S114, the prize winning opening is immediately opened.) When the number of round games executed reaches the upper limit (the value of the counter for counting the number of rounds becomes “0”). ), A setting is made to transmit a jackpot gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the jackpot gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. FIG. 18 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. 18, the CPU 103 first waits for a period corresponding to a period in which a later-described ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S321). As an example, in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 3, 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. It is set in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. 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 CPU 103 according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer. The time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are switched (step S323). If the big hit type is "non-probable change" (if the big hit type buffer setting value is "0"), leave the probability change flag in the OFF state and turn on the short-time flag, and set the big hit type as "probable change" ”(If the big hit type buffer setting value is“ 1 ”or“ 2 ”), the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are turned on. In this way, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is a low-accuracy high-base state with only short-time control, and when the big hit type is “probable change” or “surprise” The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a high-accuracy and high-base state with probability variation control and time-shortening control.

  Thereafter, since the time reduction flag is turned on in step S323, the CPU 103 sets a count initial value (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction counter (step S324). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (the gaming state according to the processing content of step S323) (step S325), and updates the value of the special figure process flag to “0”. (Step S326), and the big hit end processing is ended. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started out of a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

  3 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” and the timing for opening the big prize opening (for example, the small hit start start waiting time set above) And the like, etc.), etc.), and the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the open state is included. In addition, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, as in the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”. ”Or the like is set to the small hit gaming state. When a process for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. By repeatedly performing step S118, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is opened.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process includes a process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partly open state), and timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state (the game ball Process for returning the prize winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of the game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118) Etc. are included. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, a process for determining whether or not the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or a timing when the grand prize opening is returned to the closed state when the upper limit number is not reached A process for measuring the elapsed time from the time, a process for opening the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time, and the like are executed. When the number of times of opening of the big winning opening reaches the upper limit number, a setting is made to transmit a small hit gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the small hit gaming state has ended, and the value of the special figure process flag is “ Updated to 10 ″. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed, thereby realizing the small hit gaming state.

  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 the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses (ending the small hit end process until the waiting time elapses). Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. FIG. 19 is a flowchart of an example of the effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC mounted on the production control board 12. (Counter / timer circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned 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, the process waits (step S72; No).

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on (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, 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 read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as 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 like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 is provided by software as various random values used for effect control. Update. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is executed again.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing of FIG. 20, when there is a received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the MODE data of the received command or the like (hereinafter referred to as effect control command). The same applies to the determination of the presence or absence of reception of the first start opening winning prize designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command and the second starting opening prize designation transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not either the command or the second pending storage number notification command has been received (step S681).

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first start opening prize designation command (step S681; Yes), the first start prize command buffer (in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) as shown in FIG. The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in (provided). S682). On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command (step S681; Yes), the second start prize command buffer (in a predetermined area of the RAM 122) as shown in FIG. The second start opening prize designation command and the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the storage area (step S682). ).

  In the first start winning prize command buffer shown in FIG. 21 (A), one set of effect control commands (first starting slot winning designation command and first reserved memory number) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting prize. A storage area is secured so that notification commands can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area.

  In the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 21 (B), a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and second reserved memory number) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win. A storage area is secured so that notification commands can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the receiving order, the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” in the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area.

  In this embodiment, based on the occurrence of the first start prize and the second start prize, a prize random number value determination process as shown in FIG. Command transmission is performed in the order of the storage number notification command. Therefore, if the presentation control command is normally received, the start opening prize designation is made in the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIGS. The commands are stored in the order of the pending storage number notification command.

  In the first start winning prize command buffer shown in FIG. 21A, received commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” and “2”. In the second start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 21B, received commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “3”. Each set value in each buffer will be described later. Each time the command stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting win command buffer starts variable display of decorative symbols (in this embodiment, the process of step S951 described later is executed). Every time, the data stored in the first storage area (the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”) is deleted, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 21A, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the hold display number is stored in step S951 described later. Each command stored in “1” is deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the hold display number “1”. If there are commands stored in the areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” and “4”, these commands also correspond to the hold display numbers “2” and “3”, respectively. Shifted to region.

  For the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” in the first start winning command buffer shown in FIG. 21 (A), the first special figure hold memory number notified by the first hold memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the first reserved memory number notification command stored in the area corresponding to the hold display number “2” is the command C101H, but the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the command C101H is “1”. Inconsistencies are occurring. That is, the hold display number is larger than the first special figure hold memory number notified by the first hold memory number notification command, and the first special figure hold memory number notified from the main board 11 is This is inconsistent (inconsistent) with the first special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored contents of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning prize. In addition, each command is shifted when variable display of decorative symbols is started, so even if the hold display number becomes smaller than the special figure hold memory number notified by the hold memory number notification command, it is immediately contradictory. It is not (inconsistent). However, the difference between the special figure hold storage number and the hold display number at the time of receiving the command may be inconsistent (inconsistent).

  The reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory) together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command) transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of variation of the special symbol. Number notification command) is not stored in the start winning command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer.

  When the first start opening prize designation command or the first reserved memory number notification command is received independently, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the first start prize command buffer. Further, when the second start opening prize designation command or the second reserved memory number notification command is received alone, the received commands may be stored sequentially from the top of the empty area in the second start prize command buffer. At this time, it may be stored without distinguishing whether the received command is a start opening prize designation command or a pending storage number notification command, or each received command is distinguished and the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area is stored. May be stored. When receiving each received command separately, the storage area of the received received command is blank, and only some effect control commands to be received as one set are excessively stored.

  As a specific example, when one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is received, the elapsed waiting time after reception is measured, so that the reception waiting time of the pending storage number notification command is increased. It is determined whether or not it has elapsed. Then, if the pending storage number notification command can be received before the reception waiting time elapses, it can be received within the normal reception period as a command corresponding to the start opening winning designation command, and the start winning time command has already been received. The received pending storage number notification command is stored in association with the start opening winning designation command stored in the buffer. On the other hand, when a pending storage count notification command is received after the reception waiting time has elapsed, or when a pending storage count notification command is received even though the elapsed time is not measured, within the normal reception period The received pending storage number notification command may be stored in association with the new buffer number in the start winning time command buffer, assuming that the start opening winning designation command is missing or not.

  After the process of step S <b> 682, the number of reserved storages is increased by 1, so that the presentation control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. By changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, the reserved display pattern is increased by one, and the reserved memory display is performed. The number of variable display holds that can be specified is increased by one (step S683). When the start opening winning designation command is the first starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by 1 and can be specified by the first hold display. The number of the first special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one. When the start opening winning designation command is the second starting opening winning designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be specified by the second hold display. The number of the second special figure hold memory that is present is increased by one.

  The first special figure holding storage unit and the first start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the first special figure holding storage unit holding number and the first starting winning command buffer holding display number also correspond to each other. If the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit and the command stored in the first start winning command buffer are related or corresponding hold numbers and hold display numbers are the same number , And the pending data and command for the same variable display. For this reason, the hold display number also corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol. For example, when the received command is stored corresponding to the hold display number “3”, the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in association with the hold number having the same number as the hold display number. The hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number (the third display position from the left of the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H).

  The second special figure holding memory unit and the second start winning command buffer correspond to each other, and the second special figure holding memory unit holding number and the second start winning command buffer holding display number also correspond to each other. If the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit and the command stored in the second start winning command buffer are related or the corresponding hold number and the hold display number are the same number, , And the pending data and command for the same variable display. For this reason, the hold display number also corresponds to the display position of the hold display symbol. For example, when a received command is stored corresponding to the hold display number “3”, the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in association with the hold number having the same number as the hold display number. The hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number and the hold display number (the third display position from the left of the area on the right side in the start winning memory display area 5H).

  After the process of step S683, or when it is determined in step S681 that the command has not been received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the game state has changed from the main board 11 or the like. It is determined whether or not a transmitted gaming state designation command has been received (step S687), and if received (step S687; Yes), based on the content of the received gaming state designation command, a high-accuracy flag The high base flag is switched between on and off (step S688).

  The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. The high time flag on the main board 11 side is turned on. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched.

  In step S688, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the game state designation command specifies the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, specifies that the probability variation flag and the time-short flag are in the on state). And the high base flag are both turned on (if the flag is already in the on state, the on state is maintained. Hereinafter, the on state and the off state of both flags are the same). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies the low probability high base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on), the high probability flag is turned off and the high base Turn on the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off.

  After the process of step S688 or when it is determined in step S687 that the command has not been received (step S687; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes another command analysis process (step S686). The command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, a hold display notice determination process (step S162) for determining execution of a hold display notice or the like is executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a hold display notice determination process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the determination process of the hold display advance notice and the like shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning command buffer, such as the first starting winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer ( Step S501). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the effect control commands (such as a start opening winning designation command and a pending storage number notification command) received at the time of starting winning (step S502). For example, confirming whether or not at least one of the start opening prize designation command and the pending storage number notification command is newly stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer Thus, the presence or absence of a new received command can be determined.

  If no new command has been received in step S502 because no new command has been stored (step S502; No), the process for determining the hold display notice and the like is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a new received command due to storage of a new command (step S502; Yes), whether or not there is a hold display notice restriction that restricts execution of the hold display notice. Is determined (step S504). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined hold display notice restriction condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the condition is satisfied, it may determine that there is a prefetch notice restriction. The prefetch restriction condition may be satisfied when, for example, the notification content by the first start opening winning designation command that is a new reception command is “determination at the time of winning determination is limited”.

  In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In this case, during the high base where the high opening control is performed, the game ball is easily entered into the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure executed preferentially is executed. It becomes possible to continue doing. For example, if a hold display notice is executed with the special figure game using the first special figure in the high base as a notice target (target), for example, in a state of holding hold data or the like in which the variable display result is “big hit” The special figure game using the second special figure can be easily and repeatedly executed many times. At this time, if the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure becomes “big hit”, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure that is the target of the pre-reading notice is “ In addition to being a “big hit”, the gaming state can be repeatedly changed to the big hit gaming state, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be significantly improved.

  In addition, if a hold display advance notice for the special figure game using the first special figure is executed in the high base, the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the prefetch notice. The recognized player repeatedly causes the game ball to enter the second starting prize opening and repeatedly executes the special game using the second special drawing, or does not enter the second starting prize opening without first entering the game ball. Whether to execute a special game using special maps can be selected based on his skill. Therefore, there is a possibility that the timing at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player.

  Therefore, during the high base in which the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control is performed, the hold display notice restriction condition for restricting the execution of the hold display notice based on the occurrence of the first start winning is established. This ensures that the player cannot recognize that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure, thereby ensuring a healthy gameplay. it can. Even when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state (refer to step S804 or the like for determining whether or not the big hit gaming state is present), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed. Therefore, the hold display notice restriction condition should be established in the same manner.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is no hold display notice restriction (step S504; No), it is determined whether the effect execution restriction flag is on (step S505), and the effect execution restriction flag is off. In this case (step S505; No), the order and contents of the reception commands (start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command) based on the occurrence of the start prize are checked (step S506), and whether or not the reception has been normally performed. Is determined (step S506). In the process of step S506, for example, whether or not the start opening winning designation command and the pending storage number notification command are received in order, whether or not both have been received without omission, and there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. If any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful.

  As a specific example, the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying that the first special figure reserved memory number is “1” in the storage area of the hold display number “2” in the first start winning command buffer. If stored, the first special figure reserved memory number specified from the storage state of the first start winning command buffer, and the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command, It may be determined that there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the pending storage count notification command.

  Any one of reception of start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command is in order, that both have been received without omission, and that there is no contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. It is not limited to what determines that an abnormality has occurred when denied, and for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S507 that the reception was successful (step S507; Yes), the number of start opening prize designation commands stored in the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer Is checked to determine whether the total number of reserved storage is “3” or more (step S508). When the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more (step S508), a hold display notice determination process is executed (step S508A), and a suggestive effect determination process is executed (step S508B).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S508A of FIG. 23 as the hold display advance notice determination process. In the hold display advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice (step S901). As an example, in the process of step S901, a random value SR2 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”) for determining the holding display advance notice updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter may be taken. ) Is extracted, and the presence / absence of the hold display notice is determined by referring to the hold display notice execution determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 25A shows the contents of the hold display notice execution determination table. In the hold display advance notice determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 is a new reception command in the determination result of whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice. It is only necessary to be assigned according to the notification content by the command (whether the notification content is “Short-term open jackpot determination is present” or “Normal open jackpot determination is present”, or this notification content is other than these). The effect control CPU 120 sets the hold display advance notice execution table as a use table, and executes the hold display advance notice based on the random number SR2 and the notification content by the start opening winning designation command which is a new reception command. By referring to the determination table, either “execution performed” or “no execution” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value SR2 may be set as the determination result. In the case of execution, it is determined to execute the hold display notice. If there is no execution, it is determined not to execute the hold display advance notice. For example, when the random number SR2 is “30”, the presentation control CPU 120 executes the hold display notice when the notification content is “Short-term open big hit determination is present” or “Normal open big hit determination is present”. If the notification content is other than these, it is determined not to execute the hold display notice.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), in this embodiment, the notification content by the start opening winning designation command, which is a new reception command, is the determination result that the display result of the variable display of the target is “big hit” If it is, it will be easier to determine if the hold display advance notice is executed, and the notification content by the start opening winning designation command that is a new received command is other than that (in the determination result that it is not "big hit") In some cases, it is easy to determine that the hold display advance notice is not executed. Therefore, when the hold display advance notice is executed, the display result of the variable display of the target (the hold storage corresponding to the new received command) is “ It becomes easy to become "big hit" (expectation of big hit about variable display of target is high).

  After step S901, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the current hold display advance notice based on the determination result of step S901 (step S902), and decides to execute the hold display advance notice in the process of step S901. If yes (step S902; Yes), the type of hold display notice is determined (step S903).

  As an example, in the process of step S903, a random value SR3 (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”) for determining the pending display notice type updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like may be taken. ) Is extracted, and the type of hold display notice to be executed may be determined by referring to a hold display notice type determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 25B shows the contents of the hold display notice type determination table. In the hold display notice type determination table, for example, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR3 is a notification result by a start opening designation command that is a new reception command as a result of determining the type of the hold display notice. (The notification content is “Short-term opening jackpot determination is present” or “Normal opening jackpot determination is present”, or is this notification content other than these)? The effect control CPU 120 sets the hold display notice type determination table as a use table, and the hold display notice type based on the random number SR3 and the notification content by the start opening winning designation command which is a new reception command. By referring to the determination table, the type “A” or “B” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value SR3 according to the notification content may be set as the determination result. When the type of the hold display notice to be executed is the type “A”, it is determined to execute the hold display notice A. When the type of the hold display notice to be executed is the type “B”, it is determined to execute the hold display notice B. For example, when the random value SR3 is “30”, the CPU 120 for effect control has a notification content of the start opening winning designation command that is a new reception command as “Short-term open big hit determination is present” or “Normal open big hit determination is present”. In this case, it is decided to execute the hold display notice A, and in other cases, it is decided to execute the hold display notice B. According to such a configuration, it is suggested to which one of the plurality of modes the hold display changes, so that attention to the suggestion effect can be gathered, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (B), in this embodiment, the notification content by the start opening winning designation command which is a new reception command is the determination result that the display result of the variable display of the target is “big hit” In this case, the determination ratio is higher in the order of types “A” and “B”, and the notification content by the start opening winning designation command which is a new received command is other than that (“big hit” In the case where the determination result is not “”, the determination ratio is higher in the order of types “B” and “A”. In other words, in the hold display notices A and B, when executed, the variable display result of the variable notice of the notice target (target) (variable display corresponding to the hold display design for changing the design) may become “big hit”. (In other words, the expectation of jackpot for the variable display of the notice target) is different, and this possibility is higher when the hold display notice A is executed than when the hold display notice B is executed. ing. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the hold display notice to be executed.

  When it is determined not to execute the hold display advance notice in the process of step S901 (step S902; No), or after the process of step S903 is executed, the hold display advance notice determination process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the suggestion effect determination process executed in step S508B of FIG. In the suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect (step S991). As an example, in the process of step S991, whether or not the suggestion effect is executed is determined according to the determination ratio shown in the suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. In the process of step S991, the presence / absence of execution of the suggested effect may be determined by extracting numerical data indicating the random number for suggestion effect determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter.

  FIG. 27A shows the contents of the suggestion effect execution determination table. In the suggestion effect execution determination table, for example, the notification content by the start opening winning designation command (whether the notification content is “short-term open jackpot determination is present” or “normally open jackpot determination is present”, or this notification content is other than these) The determination result as to whether or not to execute the suggestion effect may be assigned. The effect control CPU 120 sets the suggestion effect execution determination table as a use table, and suggests based on the random number value for the suggestion effect determination and the notification content by the start opening prize designation command that is a new reception command. By referring to the effect execution determination table, either “executed” or “not executed” may be determined. If there is an execution, it is decided to execute the suggestion effect. If there is no execution, it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, when the notification content by the start opening winning designation command is a determination result that the display result of the variable display of the target is “big hit”, it is determined to execute the suggestion effect. If the content of the notification by the start opening winning designation command is other than that (if it is a determination result that it is not “big hit”), it is easy to determine that the suggestion effect is not executed. When the effect is executed, the display result of the variable display of the target (the pending storage corresponding to the new received command) is likely to be “big hit” (the big hit expectation degree for the variable display of the target is high).

  After step S991, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect this time based on the determination result of step S991 (step S992), and determines to execute the suggestion effect in the process of step S991. If yes (step S992; Yes), the execution mode of the suggestive effect is determined based on the determination result of step S508A shown in FIG. 24 (step S993).

  As an example, in the process of step S993, numerical data indicating a random value for suggestion effect mode determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the suggestion effect mode prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. What is necessary is just to determine the execution mode of the suggestion effect to perform based on the determination result of step S508A shown in FIG. 24 by referring to the determination table.

  FIG. 27B shows the contents of the suggestion effect mode determination table. In the suggestion effect mode determination table, for example, according to whether or not it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice in step S508A shown in FIG. It is only necessary to assign execution modes of a plurality of suggestion effects. The effect control CPU 120 sets the suggestion effect mode determination table as a use table, the random number value for suggestion effect mode determination, whether or not it is determined to execute the hold display notice in step S508A shown in FIG. 24, and When it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice, the execution mode is determined from among a plurality of execution modes prepared in advance by referring to the suggestion effect mode determination table based on the type. That's fine.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), a plurality of execution modes of suggestion effects are prepared in advance corresponding to the suggestion effect patterns from pattern 1 to pattern 8. Specifically, the suggestion effect of pattern 1 is an suggestion effect of an aspect in which an image in which a character “A” is displayed in a large star is displayed and stopped at a target hold display position (for example, FIG. 32 (a) and (b)), the suggestion effect of pattern 2 displays an image in which the letter “A” is displayed in a star smaller than pattern 1, and the position of the target hold display This is a suggestion effect of a mode to be stopped at (for example, an effect shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B), and is an suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display notice A is executed. The suggestion effect of pattern 3 is an suggestion effect of a mode in which an image in which a letter “B” is displayed in a large star is displayed and stopped at a target hold display position (for example, FIG. 32A). (B) the effect of replacing the letter “A” with “B”), the suggestion effect of pattern 4 displays an image in which the letter “B” is displayed in a star smaller than pattern 3, This is a suggestion effect of a mode of stopping at the position of the target hold display (for example, an effect in which the characters “A” shown in FIGS. 33A and 33B are replaced with “B”), and the hold display notice B, respectively. It is a suggestion effect that suggests that is executed. The suggestion effect of the pattern 5 is an aspect in which an image in which a letter “A” is displayed in a large star is displayed, and the image is displayed so as to pass through the image display device 5 without stopping at the target hold display position. (For example, an effect obtained by replacing the letter “B” shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B with “A”), and the suggestion effect of the pattern 6 is a letter “A” in a small star. This is a suggestion effect of a mode in which an image displayed is displayed and displayed so as to pass through the image display device 5 without being stopped at the target hold display position (for example, in FIGS. 35A and 35B). (B) is a suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display notice A is not executed. The suggestion effect of pattern 7 is an aspect in which an image in which a letter “B” is displayed in a large star is displayed and displayed so as to pass through the image display device 5 without stopping at the position of the target hold display. (For example, the effects shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b)), the pattern 8 suggestion effect displays an image in which the letter “B” is displayed in a small star, and is the target. This is a suggestion effect of a mode in which the image is displayed so as to pass through the image display device 5 without being stopped at the position of the hold display (for example, the effect shown in FIGS. This suggestion suggests that it will not be done. The suggestion effects of pattern 5 to pattern 8 are effects that improve the player's sense of expectation by pretending to the player that the hold display notice A or B is executed. That is, when the suggestion effect of pattern 5 to pattern 8 is started, the player has an expectation that the hold display notice A or B may be executed, and pays attention to the suggestion effect. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), when it is determined to execute the hold display notice A, it is easier to execute the suggestion effect of pattern 1 than the suggestion effect of pattern 2, and the hold display If it is decided to execute the notice B, the suggestion effect of the pattern 3 is easier to execute than the suggestion effect of the pattern 4, and the hold display notice is not executed (both the hold display notice A and the hold display notice B are executed). If it is determined that the suggestion effect of pattern 8 is the easiest to execute, then the suggestion effect of pattern 7 is easier to execute, and then the suggestion effect of pattern 6 is easier to execute, the suggestion of pattern 5 The production is most difficult to execute. That is, the suggestion effect mode determination table in this embodiment is executed when the suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of pattern 1 or pattern 5) for displaying an image in which the letter “A” is displayed in a large star is executed. Is a holding display advance notice A that is more likely to be a big hit than when the suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of pattern 2 or pattern 6) is displayed that displays an image in which the letter “A” is displayed in a small star. Is set to be more likely to be executed. Therefore, when suggesting that the hold display changes to a high-reliability aspect that is a big hit among the multiple types of suggestion effects, the suggestion of an aspect that is likely to be executed after the suggestion effect Since the performance is executed, the gaming interest can be improved. In addition, the suggestion effect mode determination table in this embodiment is a suggestion effect (Pattern 1, Pattern 2, Pattern 5, or Pattern 6) indicating that the hold display notice A that is likely to be a big hit is executed. When the suggestion effect) is executed, the suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of any one of the pattern 3, the pattern 4, the pattern 7, and the pattern 8) indicating that the hold display notice B that is unlikely to be a big hit is executed. Is set to be more likely to be held display notice than when is executed. Therefore, if it is suggested that the hold display will change to a mode that is likely to be a big hit, the hold display advance notice is likely to be executed, and does not discourage the player and suppresses the decline in the gaming interest can do.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when it is determined in step S991 that the suggestion effect is not executed (step S992; No), or after the process of step S993 is executed, the suggestion effect determination process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 23, after executing the processing of step S508B, the CPU 120 for effect control uses the pending display advance notice setting value and the suggested effect setting value for the new received command in accordance with the contents determined in steps S508A to S508B. Set (step S511). The hold display advance notice setting value and the suggestion effect setting value are stored in areas corresponding to each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer. That is, the hold display advance notice setting value and the suggestion effect setting value are stored corresponding to the commands for each variable display stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer. It is set corresponding to the stored variable display (see FIGS. 21A and 21B).

  The hold display advance notice setting value is set to any one of values “0” to “2” depending on the execution content of the hold display advance notice (see FIG. 21C). The initial value of the hold display advance notice setting value is “0”. When the hold display advance notice setting value is “0”, it is indicated that the hold display advance notice for the corresponding variable display is not executed (that is, the hold for changing the hold display design representing the corresponding variable display) Indicates that the display notice will not be executed.) When the hold display advance notice setting value is “1”, it is indicated that the hold display advance notice A for the corresponding variable display is executed (that is, the hold display design representing the corresponding variable display is changed). It is shown that the hold display notice A to be executed is performed.) When the hold display advance notice setting value is “2”, it is indicated that the hold display notice B for the corresponding variable display is executed (that is, the hold display design representing the corresponding variable display is changed). It is indicated that the hold display notice B to be executed is performed.)

  Although the illustration of the suggestion effect setting value is omitted, one of different values “0” to “8” is set according to the execution content of the suggestion effect. The initial value of the suggestion effect setting value is “0”. When the suggested effect setting value is “0”, it indicates that the suggested effect for the corresponding variable display is not executed (that is, the suggested effect is not executed during the execution of the corresponding variable display). ) When the suggestion effect setting value is “1”, it is indicated that the suggestion effect of the first pattern for the corresponding variable display is executed. When the suggestion effect setting value is “2”, it is indicated that the suggestion effect of the second pattern for which the corresponding variable display is a notice target is executed. When the suggestion effect setting value is “3”, it is indicated that the suggestion effect of the third pattern for the corresponding variable display is executed. When the suggestion effect setting value is “4”, it is indicated that the fourth pattern suggestion effect with the corresponding variable display as the subject of the notice is executed. When the suggestion effect setting value is “5”, it is indicated that the fifth pattern suggestion effect for the corresponding variable display is executed. When the suggestion effect setting value is “6”, it is indicated that the sixth effect suggestion effect is executed with the corresponding variable display as a notice target. When the suggestion effect setting value is “7”, it is indicated that the suggestion effect of the seventh pattern for the corresponding variable display is executed. When the suggestion effect setting value is “8”, it is indicated that the eighth pattern suggestion effect is executed with the corresponding variable display as a notice target.

  In step S511, with regard to the hold display advance notice setting value and the suggested effect setting value associated with the new received command newly stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer, steps S508A to S508B are performed. A value corresponding to the determined content of the production is set. For example, when it is decided to execute the hold display advance notice A, the hold display advance notice setting value is “1”, and when it is decided to execute the hold display advance notice B, the hold display advance notice setting value is “2”. . When it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, the suggestion effect setting value is set for each of the determined suggestion effect patterns. Accordingly, if the hold display advance notice setting value and the suggested effect set value are viewed, the hold display symbol that is the target of the hold display advance notice and the execution mode (execution pattern) of the suggestion effect can be specified.

  After the processing of step S511, the CPU 120 for effect control counts according to the execution decision contents of the suggestion effect based on the suggestion effect setting values stored in the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer. Initial values are set in the first to eighth pattern counters (step S512). The first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter are counters that are provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122 and count the number of executions of the variable display until the variable display for executing the suggestion effect. An example of setting the initial count value is shown in FIG. In this embodiment, for example, when execution of the suggestion effect of the first pattern is determined, “1” is set as the initial count value in the first pattern counter, and “0” is set in the other counters. Set as the initial count value. When execution of the suggestion effect of the second pattern is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the second pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. When execution of the suggestion effect of the third pattern is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the third pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. When execution of the suggestion effect of the fourth pattern is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the fourth pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. When execution of the fifth pattern suggestion effect is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the fifth pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. If execution of the sixth pattern suggestion effect is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the sixth pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. If execution of the seventh pattern suggestion effect is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the seventh pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. When execution of the 8th pattern suggestion effect is determined, “1” is set as the count initial value in the eighth pattern counter, and “0” is set as the count initial value in the other counters. When the suggested effect setting value corresponding to the hold display number “3” is any one of “1” to “8”, the initial count value is set to “1” and the hold display number “4” is set. When the corresponding suggested effect setting value is any one of “1” to “8”, the count initial value is set according to the hold display number, such as setting the count initial value to “2”. May be. According to this, since the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed can be made different according to the count initial value, that is, the timing at which the suggestion effect is executed can be made different according to the number of holds, Can be improved.

  Referring back to FIG. 23, after step S512, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of any one of the hold display notice and the suggestion effect is determined in steps S508A to S508B (step S513). If it is determined to execute any one of the effects (step S513; Yes), the effect execution restriction flag is turned on (step S514). As a result, it is possible to prevent the decision to execute the hold display notice and the suggestion effect from being newly made. After step S514, or when any of the on-hold display notice and the suggestion effect is not executed (step S513; No), the on-hold display notice determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S <b> 162, and then the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 (initially “0”). .), Any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  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. When the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the like is received and it is determined that the decorative display variable display on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data is read from the pattern, and various effects control is performed during the variable display of the decorative design. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. 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, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that "Or" Uncertain change ", the value of the effect process flag is updated to" 5 ". If the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the variable display result notification received before that If the big hit type specified by the command is “surprise”, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”. Then, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this big winning opening short-term opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the “surprise” big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the effect image based on the set content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit game state or the small hit game state such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) Is also included, for example, effect control informing the image display device 5). In addition, the process at the time of short-opening of the big prize opening corresponds to the ending effect process with the value of the effect control process flag corresponding to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command or the small hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, for example. The value is updated to “6”.

  The special winning opening normal opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the special winning opening normal opening process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change”, and the effect image based on the setting content Is displayed on the display area of the image display device 5, voice and sound effects are output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a command (electricity) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the jackpot gaming state of “probability change” or “non-probability change” such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the decoration signal) , Including the effect control notified in the image display device 5). Further, in the special winning opening normal opening process, for example, in response to receiving a big hit gaming state end command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process “6”. Update to

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration 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. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, 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, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter or the like is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. From 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.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in 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. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). The big hit type when the special figure display result is “big hit” may be specified by the CPU 120 for effect control by reading the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), a variable display result of a decorative pattern corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as a short-term opening chance, for example. The combination of the determined decorative symbols is determined (step S526).

  As an example of the processing in step S526, when the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting any one of a plurality of types of short-term opening chances To decide. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. By doing so, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that constitute any of the short-term opening chances may be determined.

  As another example of the processing in step S526, when any of the variation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the same processing as that in step S524 is executed, whereby the reach combination is determined. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed decoration symbol used as the last stop symbol to comprise. Alternatively, when any one of the variation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 is designated, the same processing as that in step S524 is performed to align the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. While the same decorative design that is stopped and displayed is determined, a process different from that in step S524 is executed, so that the special design that is not used in the variable display of the decorative design in the normal state in the “medium” decorative design display area 5C. It may be decided to stop and display a decorative pattern (short-term opening chance symbol). The reach decorative combination pattern including the short-term opening chance symbol may be included in the short-term opening opportunity.

  Even when any one of the variation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 is specified and the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, for example, in the “left” and “right” decorative design display areas 5L and 5R. After reaching the reach mode by displaying the same decorative symbols all together and temporarily stopped, the decorative symbols displayed temporarily stopped are changed by changing the decorative symbols again in the “right” decorative pattern variable display area 5R. A variable display effect of “sliding” is performed, and a predetermined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, so that a combination of decorative symbols constituting one of the short-term opening chance eyes is derived and displayed. You may be made to do. In this case, in the process of step S526, even when any one of the variation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 is designated, it is only necessary to determine a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that constitute one of the short-term opening chances.

  If it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, an effect execution determination process is executed (step S528). FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect execution determination process executed in step S528.

  In the effect execution determination process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first starts the start opening prize designation command, the reserved memory, among the start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command stored in the start prize command buffer, for example. The number notification command and the corresponding hold display advance notice setting value and suggested effect setting value are read out from the start winning command buffer (step S951). Of the read commands, the start opening prize designation command and the pending storage number notification command to be digested this time are digested by the start of the current variable display, the second start opening prize designation command, the second When the reserved memory number notification command is stored in the second start winning prize command buffer, the second starting opening prize designation command, the second reserved memory number notification command stored in correspondence with the hold display number “1” And when the command is not stored in the second start winning command buffer, the first start slot winning designation command stored in the first start winning command buffer corresponding to the hold display number “1”. This corresponds to the first pending storage number notification command.

  The production control CPU 120 erases the start opening prize designation command, the hold memory number notification command, and the hold display advance notice setting value and the suggested production setting value corresponding to these from the start prize command buffer. Regarding the command buffer at the time of the start winning prize, the start opening winning designation command and the reserved memory count notification stored in the storage area lower than the hold display number “1” (the storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “4”) The command and the corresponding hold display advance notice setting value and suggested effect setting value are shifted up by one entry. By such processing, commands corresponding to the variable display executed this time can be digested.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example, so that the predetermined prize in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is controlled. By changing the color of the area or the like, the reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, the reserved display symbol is reduced by 1, and the number of variable display holds that can be specified by the reserved memory display is reduced by 1 ( Step S952). When the CPU 120 for effect control digests the command in the command buffer for the first start winning prize, for example, it changes the color of a predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H and displays it on the left side of the start winning memory display area 5H. The hold display symbol to be displayed is reduced by 1 (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is deleted), and the number of the first special figure hold memory that can be specified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by 1. When the CPU 120 for effect control digests the command in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize, for example, by changing the color of a predetermined area of the start winning prize memory display area 5H, the display is displayed on the right side of the start prize memory display area 5H. The number of held display symbols to be displayed is reduced by 1 (the rightmost held display symbol in the right-side held display design is deleted), the second reserved memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is changed, and specified by the display of the held memory Decrease the number of second special figure hold memory that is possible by one. In addition, when the hold display design is changed to another design by the hold display advance notice, the hold display design that has been changed to another design by the hold display advance notice is reduced by reducing the hold display design by 1. (E.g., left adjacent). Thereby, the player can easily grasp the order in which the variable display of the target of the hold display advance notice is executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether all the count values of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter are “0” (step S953), and any of the count values is not “0”. In the case (step S953; No), it is determined whether any one of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter is “1” (step S954). If any one of the count values is “1” (step S954; Yes), it is determined to execute the suggestion effect of the pattern corresponding to the counter (step S955).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the suggestion effect determined to be executed after step S955 is any suggestion effect of the first to fourth patterns (step S956), and any of the first to fourth patterns. If it is the suggestive effect (step S956; Yes), the execution setting of the hold display notice according to the hold display notice setting value is performed (step S957). With this setting, the hold display notice is executed after the suggestion effect is executed.

  In step S957, if the hold display notice setting value is “1”, execution of the hold display notice A is determined. If the hold display notice setting value is “2”, execution of the hold display notice B is determined. At this time, it is also specified which hold display symbol is a symbol to be changed by the hold display notice. The effect control CPU 120 identifies the hold display symbol to be changed based on the hold display number in which the hold display advance notice setting value that is either “1” to “2” is stored and the command buffer at the time of start winning. To do. As can be understood from the above, the start opening winning designation command, the hold display advance notice setting value and the like are stored in correspondence with the hold variable display. Whether the start opening prize designation command, the hold display notice setting value, etc. are stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer, and the corresponding hold display number Depending on the number, the variable display held can be specified and the display position of the corresponding hold display symbol can be specified. For this reason, the hold display number storing the hold display advance notice setting value which is either “1” to “2” and the hold display design at the display position corresponding to the start winning command buffer are displayed by the hold display notice. It can be identified as the symbol to be changed. For example, in the effect control CPU 120, the hold display advance notice setting value that is any one of “1” to “2” is stored in an area corresponding to the hold display number “3” of the command buffer at the first start winning prize. In this case, the third hold display symbol from the left in the left area of the start winning memory display area 5H is specified as the hold notice symbol to be changed by the hold display notice.

  After the processing of step S957 is executed, “0” is set to the hold display advance notice setting value and the hold display advance notice set value is updated (step S958). After executing the process of step S958, or when it is determined in step S954 that none of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter is “1” (step S954; No), for the first pattern Of the counter to the eighth pattern counter, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the counter that is not “0” (step S959). According to this, for example, when the count initial value of the counter for the first pattern to the counter for the eighth pattern is “2”, the suggestion effect and the hold display advance notice are executed at the timing when it becomes “1”. It becomes.

  On the other hand, when all the count values of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter are “0” (step S953; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display notice is being executed. Determination is made (step S960). Whether or not the hold display advance notice is executed may be determined, for example, based on whether or not a value of “1” or “2” is set to the hold display advance notice setting value. If it is determined in step S960 that the hold display advance notice has been executed (step S960; Yes), the hold display advance notice is set according to the hold display advance notice setting value (step S961). With this setting, the on-hold display notice is executed without suggestion effects, the effects are diversified, and the game entertainment can be improved. In the process of step S961, the execution timing of the hold display notice is also set. The execution timing may be, for example, the timing at which the hold display advance notice is executed in the next variable display. Further, similarly to the suggestion effect, the number of variable displays may be counted using a counter, and may be executed at a timing when a predetermined count value is reached.

  After executing the process of step S961, “0” is set to the hold display advance notice setting value to update the hold display advance notice setting value (step S962).

  After executing the process of step S962, or when there is no hold display advance notice execution in step S960 (step S960; No), or after executing the process of step S959, the hold display advance notice set value is “0. And all the count values of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter are “0” (step S963). When the hold display advance notice set value is “0” and all the count values of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter are “0” (step S963; Yes), the effect restriction execution flag is set. The off state is set (step S964), and the effect execution determination process is terminated. Also, when the hold display advance notice setting value or any of the first pattern counter to the eighth pattern counter is not “0” (step S963; No), the effect execution determination process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 29, after performing the effect execution determination process in step S528, an effect control pattern to be used later is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). The CPU 120 for effect control is stored in advance in the ROM 121 in correspondence with, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the contents determined in step S528 (the type of the hold display notice, the mode of the suggested effect, etc.), and the like. It is only necessary to select one of a plurality of prepared production control patterns and set it as a use pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S531).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 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 decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S533), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 22 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is the suggestion effect execution period for executing the suggestion effect (step S552). The suggestion effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 29, for example, corresponding to the execution setting of the suggestion effect by the process of step S955 shown in FIG. . When it is the suggestion effect execution period in step S552 of FIG. 31 (step S552; Yes), effect operation control for executing the suggestion effect such as display of the effect image of the suggestion effect is performed (step S553). In the process of step S553, for example, in response to the execution determination of the suggested effect by the process of step S955 shown in FIG. 30, the effect control execution data is read from the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or, it is only necessary that the suggestion effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  Returning to FIG. 31, when it is determined in step S552 that it is not the suggestion effect execution period (step S552; No), after executing the process of step S553, the hold display advance notice execution for executing the hold display advance notice is performed. It is determined whether it is a period (step S554). If the hold display advance notice execution period is predetermined in the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 shown in FIG. 29 corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display notice by the process of step S957 shown in FIG. 30, for example. Good. When it is determined in step S554 in FIG. 31 that the period is the hold display notice execution period (step S554; Yes), the effect operation control for executing the hold display notice is performed (step S555). In the process of step S555, for example, the effect control execution data is read from the effect control pattern selected by the process of step S530 of FIG. 29 corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display advance notice by the process of step S956 of FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or a combination of these or some of them may be used to execute the hold display notice in a predetermined effect device.

  When it is determined in step S554 that it is not the hold display advance notice execution period (step S554; No), or after the process of step S555 is executed, it is a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S558). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S558 that it is the reach effect execution period (step S558; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed based on, for example, effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. (Step S559).

  When it is determined in step S558 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S558; No), after executing the process of step S559, for example, setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern On the basis of the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative symbols (step S560), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S561). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S561; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S561 (step S561; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S562). At this time, a predetermined time is set in the production control process timer or the like as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S563). Further, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S564), and the variable display effect process is ended.

  By repeatedly performing the above-described effect control process, a suggestion effect, a hold display notice, and the like are executed.

  Next, an example of a main effect operation when the suggestion effect and the hold display notice are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 shows an example of the effect operation in the case where the hold display notice A is executed (FIG. 32C) after the suggestion effect of pattern 1 is executed (FIGS. 32A and 32B). . FIG. 33 shows an example of the effect operation in the case where the hold display notice A is executed (FIG. 33C) after the suggestion effect of pattern 2 is executed (FIGS. 33A and 33B). . As described above, in this embodiment, when the suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of pattern 1 or pattern 5) for displaying an image in which the letter “A” is displayed in a large star is executed, the small effect is displayed. The hold display notice A is executed, which is more likely to be a big hit than when the suggestion effect (the suggestion effect of pattern 2 or pattern 6) is executed to display an image in which the letter “A” is displayed in the star. The possibility is high. FIG. 34 shows an example of an effect operation when the suggestion effect of pattern 7 is executed, and FIG. 35 shows an example of an effect operation when the suggestion effect of pattern 8 is executed. In this embodiment, when the suggestion effect of patterns 5 to 8 is executed, the hold display advance notice is not executed, but at the start of the suggestion effect, the same effect as when the hold display advance notice is executed is performed. Therefore, it is possible to attract attention to the player's suggestion effect.

  Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of hold display notices A and B are prepared according to the above configuration, and the expectation level of jackpot when each is executed is different. be able to. Further, since the execution mode of the suggestion effect is different depending on which of the plurality of types of hold display notices A and B is executed, the player's attention to the execution mode of the suggestion effect can be gathered.

  In addition, as exemplified above, a variable winning device (ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, etc.) that can change a game medium such as a game ball into an easy entry state (such as an open state) that can easily enter a start area such as a start port. ) Is changed to the easy entry state in a predetermined manner, the variable winning device is changed to the easy entry state multiple times, and when it is not controlled to the special gaming state (such as the short time state), the period of the first easy entry state Is shorter than each period of the easy entry state after the second time, and when being controlled in the special game state, each period of the easy entry state is longer than the maximum period of the easy entry state when being controlled in the special game state. The total period of the easy entry state when controlled in the special gaming state is shorter than the total period of the easy entry state when not controlled in the special gaming state. Thus, when the player is not in the special gaming state, the player can be given an impression as if the player has been in the easy entry state for a long period of time. As a result, the variable winning device is controlled to be in the easy entry state. Can increase the player's expectation.

  As illustrated above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B). Based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has entered a winning opening, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, decorative symbols, etc.) that can be individually identified are variably displayed and display results are displayed. The derived variable display means (for example, the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like) is a first start region (for example, the first start formed by the normal winning ball device 6A) among the start regions. A first variable for deriving a display result by variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol serving as the first special figure) that can be distinguished from each other based on the passing of the game medium through the winning award etc. Display means For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, etc.) and the game medium passed through the second starting region (for example, the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B) among the starting regions, respectively. A second variable display means (for example, the second special symbol display device 4B) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a special symbol that becomes the second special symbol) and derives a display result; In addition, there may be one variable display means and one start area. The same applies hereinafter. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is at least despite the fact that the game medium has entered the start area. Used to determine whether or not the display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol) for the variable display of the identification information that does not satisfy the start condition Hold storage means for holding stored as upper limit determination information, for example, a predetermined storage speed (e.g., first and second Laid view pending storage unit) may include a.

  Further, as exemplified above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the first variable display means and the second variable display means to control game progress (for example, game control mounted on the main board 11). Microcomputer 100 and the like, and at least a notice effect execution means (for example, based on a determination result of a determination means described later, the hold display of the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the identification information that is the target of the determination result) The game control including a notice effect (for example, a notice of hold display notice or the like) for notifying whether or not the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result by changing the aspect) Based on information from the means (for example, an effect control command), an effect (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) corresponding to the variable display in the variable display means is realized. Effect device (e.g. the image display device 5, etc.) presentation control means for controlling (e.g., performance control board 12 in such presentation control CPU120 mounted) and may be provided with a to.

  Further, as exemplified above, the game control means can recognize that the determination information stored in the hold storage means has increased, such as hold storage information (for example, a first hold storage number notification command, a second hold storage). A number of commands, a first start opening prize designation command, a second start opening prize designation command, etc.), a stored storage information transmission means (for example, CPU 103 that performs command transmission setting and transmission processing), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 Judgment means comprising (before the prior determination based on the establishment of the start condition, whether or not the display result of the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination information becomes the specific display result using the determination information) Determination result information transmitting means (for example, start) that transmits determination result information (for example, a start opening winning designation command including a determination result at the time of winning) indicating the determination result of the determination means) Winning such CPU103 performs transmission setting and transmission process specifying command) and may include a.

  Further, as exemplified above, the notice effect executing means can execute the notice effect based on the determination result transmitted by the determination result information transmitting means, and the effect control means can include the first effect in the start area. When it is not possible to normally receive the stored storage information that can specify whether the information for determination has increased based on the game medium passing through the first start area or the second start area (for example, the above description) (See) may include effect limiting means (for example, see the above description) for restricting (for example, prohibiting) the notice effect executing means from executing the notice effect. With such a configuration, when there is a command abnormality, the execution of the notice effect (for example, the pre-reading effect) is limited, so that the wrong notice effect is difficult to be executed (or is not executed), and the player's Confidence in the notice effect is improved, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The effect restricting means, based on the hold storage information transmitted by the hold storage information sending means, the correspondence information (for example, each received command) corresponding to the decision information stored in the hold storage means is a predetermined storage means. (Corresponding information stored in the predetermined storage means and information for determination stored in the hold storage means stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer of the RAM 122) When the variable display corresponding to these is executed, it is digested, and the production limiting means digests all the correspondence information stored in the predetermined storage means when the reserved storage information cannot be normally received. Until it is done, it is good to restrict | limit that the said notice effect execution means performs a notice effect. For example, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined flag for each command stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer of the RAM 122 stored when the command is abnormal, and variably displays the command. As each command is digested, the predetermined flag is also erased, and execution of the pre-reading notice is limited until all the commands with the predetermined flag are digested. As a result, the execution of the notice effect (for example, the pre-read effect) is restricted during an appropriate period, so that the player's confidence in the notice effect is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. A modification is shown below. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
Whether the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result (the specific display result controlled to the specific gaming state) by changing the display mode of the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display to be notified, It is only necessary to provide a notice of the possibility, and the display mode may be changed depending on the character or color. Furthermore, the notice effect is not limited to the hold display notice, and may be one that displays different messages in order, or one that changes the displayed character to a different character.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which two types of hold display advance notices, ie, hold display advance notices A and B are prepared in advance, is shown as an example. The number of types of the hold display advance notice may be any number, and may be, for example, 3 types such as the hold display advance notice A, the hold display advance notice B, and the hold display advance notice C. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 36, a suggestion effect mode suggesting execution of the hold display notice C may be prepared in advance. In addition, the suggestion effect only needs to express the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice, and the specific aspect thereof can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, first, a suggestion effect that suggests that the hold display advance notice is not executed in the same manner as the fifth to eighth patterns is once expressed (FIG. 37 (a)). The suggestion effect of the special mode may be prepared that stops at the position of the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display (FIGS. 37 (b) and (c)). When the suggestion effect of the special aspect is executed, the hold display notice may be executed thereafter. According to this, since the suggestion effect of the aspect of executing the hold display notice may be executed after the effect is executed in the same manner as the suggestion effect indicating that the hold display notice is not executed, the hold display notice is displayed. Even when the execution of the suggestive effect that suggests not performing is started, the player's expectation can be maintained. In addition, the suggestion effect may be an effect indicating a series of stories, for example, executed over a plurality of variable displays.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the hold display advance notice shows an example in which the display mode is changed once. For example, after changing the display mode of the hold display, the display mode is changed again at the timing when the hold display is shifted. You may make it make it. According to this, even when it changes to a mode with a low possibility of being a big hit, since it further changes at a predetermined timing, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and improve the game entertainment.

(Modification 4)
Further, the suggestion effect and the hold display notice may be executed when the variable display is not being executed. The suggestion effect and the hold display notice may be executed any time before the variable display of the notice target. In addition, after executing the suggestion effect of the fifth pattern to the eighth pattern (after executing the suggestion effect suggesting that the hold display notice is not executed), the suggestion effect of the first pattern to the fourth pattern (the hold display notice is executed). In this case, these effects may be performed in one variable display, or the suggested effects suggesting that the hold display notice is not executed. Then, one or more variable displays may be sandwiched, and then a suggestion effect that suggests that the second hold display advance notice may be executed. According to this, even when the suggestion effect is executed and the notice effect is not executed, the notice effect may be executed again after that and the predetermined notification may be changed, so that the player is not discouraged and the game entertainment is improved. be able to. Further, for example, even when the suggestion effect of @pattern 3 that suggests that the hold display notice B is executed, the suggestion effect is indicated such that the hold display notice A is executed. A different type of hold display advance notice may be executed than the type of hold display advance notice.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, if the special display change time of the variable display when executing the hold display notice and the suggestion effect is short, the execution time of the hold display notice and the suggestion effect is also adjusted accordingly, and these effects are displayed in a variable display. In order to end during execution, it is necessary to shorten (that is, to shorten the presentation itself). For example, when determining whether or not to execute the hold display notice and the suggestion presentation (during the process of step S161). Check the command stored in the command buffer at the time of start winning, etc., and execute the variable display special figure change time executed before the target variable display for a predetermined period (for example, hold display notice and suggestion effect) It is possible to determine whether or not to execute the hold display notice and the suggestive effect when it is determined that the period is longer than the period that is longer than the period to be performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 checks a command that is digested before the new received command in step S161 among the commands stored in the start winning command buffer, and notifies the presence of the specific pattern determination at the time of loss. It may be determined whether or not there is a special display variation time of variable display executed before the target variable display is longer than a predetermined period. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display advance notice and the suggestion effect at the time of executing the variable display corresponding to the command notifying that there is a specific pattern determination at the time of loss, so that these effects can be achieved. It is possible to secure a sufficient production execution time. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there are two or more commands for notifying that there is a specific pattern determination at the time of a loss, and in such a case, the special display of variable display executed before the target variable display is performed. It may be determined that the figure fluctuation time is longer than the predetermined period.

(Modification 6)
Further, the notice effect may be executed at a higher rate when the number of reserved storage is the second number larger than the first number than when the number is the first number. In this case, for example, in the process of step S901, the CPU 120 for effect control may determine whether or not to execute the effect of the on-hold display notice based on the total number of stored memories, the random value SR2, and the like. According to such a configuration, since the execution ratio of the notice effect is higher when there are more hold indications, the player tries to increase the hold indication aiming at the execution of the notice effect, and it is difficult for the player to interrupt the game.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment, it is determined that one of the hold display notice and the suggestion effect is executed, and until the next execution is actually executed, whether or not the next hold display notice or suggestion effect is executed is not determined. However, before any effect is executed, whether or not to perform the hold display notice, the suggestion effect, or the like may be determined. In this case, it is preferable that each production is not affected by the production.

(Modification 8)
The short-time state is continued until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among which a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display is executed and the next big hit gaming state is started. Instead of being controlled, the game may be ended only when the next big hit gaming state is started. In this case, a short time counter is not necessary. In addition, the probability variation state is that a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) variable display is executed and the next big hit gaming state is started until one of the end conditions is satisfied first. You may make it control so that it may continue. In this case, it is advisable to prepare a probability variation counter similar to the short-time counter.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is used when starting change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 10)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner 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.

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 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display means for deriving the display result performs variable display of the identification information, a gaming machine to control the favorable favorable conditions for Yu technique's,
When starting variable display of the identification information, whether to control the advantageous state, a decision means that determine before the display result of the identification information is derived,
Or Luke not be controlled in the preferred state, and determine the constant means you determined prior determination by prior Kike' constant means,
Depending on the determination result by prior SL-size constant means, suggesting demonstration execution means for executing selected from among a plurality of types suggested effect suggesting whether to execute a prediction effect that notice may become the preferred state and, with a,
The suggestion effect execution means starts an effect of the same pattern as the first pattern, the first pattern suggesting that the notice effect is executed, the second pattern suggesting that the notice effect is not executed, and the second pattern. And then selecting the third pattern that suggests that the notice effect will be executed, and executing the suggestion effect,
The gaming machine which is characterized a call.

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