JP5902118B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more specifically, the identification information is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the specific display result is derived and displayed as the identification information display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when played.

  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, there is one in which a variable presentation mode of identification information is changed to a reach mode, a reach production is started, and then a variable display is temporarily stopped and a reach production of another mode is started (for example, a patent) Reference 1). In addition, there is one that changes the aspect of reach production multiple times (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2010-115249 A JP 2004-337313 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and 2, since the timing at which reach effect switches are Oite same timing reach demonstration, which may lower the gaming interest will effect is monotonous.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display (for example, variable display such as a special symbol or a decorative pattern) and controls it in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Reach effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S553) capable of executing a plurality of types of reach effects with different ratios controlled to the advantageous state with variable display,
The reach production execution means includes:
Reach switching effect execution means capable of executing a reach switching effect that switches to another type of reach effect after starting one type of reach effect in a single variable display (for example, effect control for executing a reach effect of special super reach) CPU 120 etc.),
Depending on the type of reach production, the number of executable timings of the reach switching production after the start of one type of reach production differs (for example, when switching from the reach production of super reach A to the reach production of super reach B) Is switched at the rear stage, and when switching from the reach production of Super Reach B to the reach production of Super Reach C, switch at the timing of either the front part or the rear part),
Even if the reach switching effect is executed at any timing among a plurality of timings, the reach switching effect at least partially common is executed ,
When the reach switching effect is executed after a specific type of reach effect is started, it is specified when the reach switching effect is a predetermined time and when the reach switching effect is more than the predetermined time. The number of executable timings of the reach switching effect after the start of the type of reach effect is different.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the timing to be noticed changes depending on the type of reach production, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to prevent a decrease in gaming entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The reach effect executing means executes a reach effect effect executing means for executing a reach effect effect during the reach effect that is executed at different rates depending on whether or not the display result of the identification information is the specific display result. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S555),
The reach advance notice effect executing means executes the reach advance notice effect at a different rate depending on whether or not the reach change effect executing means executes the reach change effect (for example, in step S555 according to the determination in step S528). Effect control CPU 120 for executing the process),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the notice effect during execution of the reach effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The plurality of types of reach effects include a pre-stage effect unit that is executed from the start of the reach effect (for example, a part before an effect that indicates whether or not the final stop symbol during the reach effect is stopped) and the preceding stage. It is composed of a plurality of production units including a later production unit that is executed after the production unit is finished (for example, a part that is producing whether or not the final stop symbol during the reach production is stopped),
In the predetermined reach switching effect, the period setting means includes an end of a period from the start of the specific type of reach effect until the reach switching effect is executed in the preceding effect unit. In the reach switching effect at different times, the period is set such that the end stage of the period from the start of the specific type of reach effect to the execution of the reach switching effect is included in the subsequent stage effect unit (for example, Depending on how many times the switch is made, the switch effect is performed at a different timing of the previous stage effect or the subsequent stage effect),
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  According to such a configuration, there is a case where the reach switching effect is executed in the preceding stage producing unit and a case where the reach switching effect is executed in the subsequent stage producing unit. If the execution period is shortened and an effect with a good tempo is executed and is executed in the latter stage production unit, the reach production will be switched to another type of reach production when the player recognizes the development of the reach production, so the player is reached. It can give a sense of resurgence in production.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The period setting means executes the reach switching effect after starting a specific type of reach effect so that the reach switching effect that is executed more times than the reach switching effect that is executed at a predetermined time is shorter. (For example, when the reach effect is switched for the first time, the switch suggestion display is performed at the latter stage effect, and when the reach effect is switched for the second time, the switch suggestion display is performed at the former stage effect, etc.) ,
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  According to such a configuration, every time the reach switching effect is executed, the elapsed time until the specific type of reach effect is switched is shortened. It can prevent, and the fall of game entertainment interest can be prevented.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Reservation storage means (for example, a first special figure reservation storage unit or a second special display storage unit, for example) that can be stored as hold information within a predetermined upper limit storage number range for variable display of identification information that has been established but has not yet started. Figure hold storage etc.),
Pre-start determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S101) for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display of identification information that has not been started becomes the specific display result based on the hold information;
Based on the determination result of the pre-start determination means, the pre-reading for predicting the possibility that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result before the variable display of the identification information of the determination target is started A pre-reading effect executing means for executing the effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S999),
The pre-reading effect executing means executes the pre-reading effect at a different rate depending on whether or not the reach switching effect executing means executes the reach switching effect (for example, whether or not to execute the hold display notice according to the contents shown in FIG. 15). Decision)
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  According to such a configuration, whether or not the reach switching effect is executed depends on whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed, so that attention can also be paid to the pre-reading effect and the game entertainment can be improved. it can.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The period setting means is a period from the start of one type of reach effect to the execution of the reach switch effect in a predetermined reach switch effect and a reach switch effect more than the predetermined time. The period is set so that the number of types of periods that can be set is different (for example, when the reach effect is switched for the second time, the reach effect is switched at the timing of either the front part or the rear part, and the first time. A different number of switching timings than when switching reach production)
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  According to such a configuration, attention can be gathered even in an elapsed period until the reach switching effect is executed during the reach effect, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The period setting means sets a different period as a period from the start of one type of reach effect to the execution of the reach switching effect according to the type of one type of reach effect (for example, the same latter stage Even if you switch the reach production to the timing of the production, the execution timing of the switching production varies depending on the type of reach production)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the type of reach production, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
It further comprises operating means (for example, push button 31B etc.) operable by the player,
The reach production execution means includes:
Regardless of whether or not the reach switching effect is executed after starting the one type of reach effect, an operation instruction display that prompts the player to perform an operation by the operation means is displayed as a similar introduction display, Based on the fact that the operation means is operated within the operation effective period during which the operation of the operation means is valid, the effect of continuing the one kind of reach effect or the reach switching effect is performed (for example, step S559 or S560). Production control CPU 120 that executes any one of the processes of
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the reach switching effect is executed at the timing when the operation by the operation means is performed, and to improve the player's sense of expectation for the operation. it can.

(9) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention provides:
The identification information (for example, special symbol or decoration symbol) is variably displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, and the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed as the identification information display result. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is sometimes advantageous to the player,
Reach effect execution means (for example, executing any one of a plurality of types of reach effects with different ratios depending on whether the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result in accordance with the variable display of the identification information) Including an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S553,
The reach production execution means includes:
Reach switching effect execution means capable of executing a reach switching effect to be switched to another type of reach effect after starting one type of reach effect in one variable display (for example, an effect to execute reach effect of special super reach) Control CPU 120, etc.),
Period setting means for setting a period from the start of one type of reach effect until the reach switching effect is executed by the reach switching effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for setting the period in step S530) ), And
The period setting means, when the reach switching effect is executed after starting a specific type of reach effect, depending on how many times the reach switching effect is in one variable display, the reach switching effect The period from the start of a specific type of reach production to the execution of the reach switching production is set to a different length (for example, switching from super reach B to super reach C depending on the number of times of switching) Switching performances at different times)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the elapsed period until the reach switching effect is executed differs depending on the number of times the reach switching effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming monotonous and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

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 figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. 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 which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. 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 figure which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display advance notice determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the advance notice execution execution setting process during reach. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the notice announcement execution determination table during reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an suggestion effect execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of a suggestion effect aspect determination table. It is a timing chart which shows the example of a switching suggestion display period, the timing of a suggestion display period, a button effective period, and a button display period. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a timing chart which shows the example of the button display etc. in special super reach 2 and 3. It is a figure which shows the modification of a button display. It is a figure which shows the modification of a button display.

  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display 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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. Further, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, a special super reach (special super) that switches to a reach production of super reach B after performing a reach production of super reach A, super reach B, super reach C, and super reach A. Reach 1) After reaching Reach for Super Reach A, switch to Reach for Super Reach B, then switch to Reach for Super Reach C (Special Super Reach 2), Reach for Super Reach B A type of super reach production such as a special super reach (special super reach 3) which is switched to the reach production of super reach C after being performed is prepared in advance. As will be described in detail later, the reach production of the special super reach 2 further includes the special super reach 2-1 and the special super reach 2-2 at different timings for switching from the reach production of the super reach B to the reach production of the super reach C. And reach production.

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

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

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

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a notice is displayed by changing the display part for displaying the number of reserved special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. A hold display advance notice is made to notify the possibility of a “big hit” in the target variable display. As an example, the variable display result can be obtained by changing the display color in the display area for displaying the special figure reserved storage number so that it can be specified, by using a specific color (for example, gold) different from a predetermined color (for example, blue) in normal times. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that possibility of becoming a big hit is higher than usual. Moreover, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by setting the display pattern in the display part to a specific pattern different from the normal time (for example, cherry blossom pattern) or displaying a character different from the normal time on the display part. You may enable it to alert | report that possibility is higher than usual.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the execution of the reach effect of super reach, unlike the reach effect or variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed or a message is displayed. Reaching notice effect is executed to suggest to the player that the variable display result of the decorative symbol is “big hit”, such as when the image and / or sound output is performed. In addition, there may be a plurality of execution modes of the reach announcement effect during reach. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the advance notice effect during reach, during the execution of the reach effect of super reach (including the case of special super reach), the player is prompted to operate the push button 31B (button operation). Then, button display for displaying the image of the push button 31B on the image display device 5 is performed. Then, after a predetermined time elapses without a button operation by the player, or by a player performing a button operation, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image or sound output as a message, or As in both cases, a display that suggests to the player that the decorative display variable display result may be a “hit” or that the type of reach effect is switched is performed. The display that is performed when the type of reach effect is switched is referred to as a switching suggestion display, and the display that is performed when the variable display result of the decorative symbol suggests the possibility of a “hit” is referred to as a suggestion display. In addition, a switch suggestion display is performed during a predetermined type of reach effect, and an effect of switching to another type of reach effect is referred to as a switch effect, and an effect of performing a suggestion display during a reach effect is referred to as a suggest effect. The switching suggestion display and the suggestion display in this embodiment (that is, the switching display in the switching effect and the suggestion display in the suggestion effect) are the same after the same period has elapsed (for example, 10 seconds) after the reach effect is started, that is, the same. It is done at the timing. Note that the timing of the suggestion display and the switching display may be a timing after the predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the reach effect and the display of the predetermined message if the timing is executed at the same timing. The timing may be a predetermined period before the end of the reach effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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. RAM that provides the area (Random
Access Memory) 102 and a CPU (Central) that executes a game control program and performs control operations
A processing unit (103) 103, a CPU 103, and a random number circuit 104 for updating numerical data indicating a random number value, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are configured.

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

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  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 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 3 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed, a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed, and a change pattern of special super reach. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. The special super reach fluctuation pattern includes a special super that performs super reach A reach production and then switches to super reach B reach production regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. Reach 1 and Super Reach A reach production, then switch to Super Reach B reach production, and then Super Reach C reach production and Super Reach 2 and 3 and Super Reach B reach production After that, there is an aspect such as special super reach 4 which is switched to the reach production of super reach C. Here, the special super reach 2 and 3 are both in the form of executing the reach production of the super reach A, switching to the reach production of the super reach B, and further switching to the reach production of the super reach C. 2 and 3 are different in timing for switching to super reach C after executing super reach B. Specifically, in the special super reach 2 mode, an effect is given at an earlier timing than the special super reach 3 mode, that is, whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped after starting the super reach B. Switch to Super Reach C at the timing before starting (the timing of the previous stage production). On the other hand, in the aspect of the special super reach 3, the super reach B is switched to the super reach C at the timing (the timing of the subsequent stage effect) during the execution of the effect asking whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped after the start of the super reach B. In the special super reach 4 mode, the switching timing from the super reach B to the super reach C is the same as the switching timing in the special super reach 3 mode (timing during execution of the subsequent stage effect). Note that when the reach effect is switched to the timing of the subsequent effect, the execution timing of the subsequent effect varies depending on the type of the reach effect, and therefore, the execution timing of the switch effect varies depending on the type of the reach effect.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores 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.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR3 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 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.

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 4 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. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 4 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5, first, the CPU 103 determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206). When the first start port switch 22A is turned on in step S201 (step S201; Yes) and the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a prize in the 1st start winning opening to the effect control board 12. Similarly, the second start-up switch 22B is turned on in step S204 (step S204; Yes), and the second special figure holding memory number is the upper limit value in step S205, and the second start-up is performed. You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a winning in a winning opening to the production | presentation control board 12. FIG.

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Then, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit value This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 6B.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 6A generates a start prize (first start prize) when the game ball passes (enters) the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. However, the pending data of the special figure game that has been started but has not yet been started (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 5, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After executing the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S213). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

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

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and effect symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 4, FIG. 8) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 4) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special symbol display result, and whether the variable display mode of the production symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol and production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag in a game control flag setting unit provided in the RAM 102, for example, thereby causing a pachinko gaming machine. 1 is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”), the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B described later, The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 5 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

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

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”.

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

  After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random value MR3 is obtained by using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the range of the included determination value is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is either PA1-1 or PA1-2, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-1 and PB2-1 to PB2-3, it is determined that the variation category is reach loss. When the variation pattern is any of PB2-4 to PB2-7, it is determined that the variation category is a special super reach loss category. When the variation pattern is any of PA4-1 and PB4-1 to PB4-3, it is determined that the variation category is a reach big hit. When the variation pattern is any one of PB4-4 to PB4-7, it is determined that the variation category is a special super reach jackpot variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PC1-1 to PC1-3, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the fluctuation category is included in any of the fluctuation categories of non-reach loss, reach loss, special super reach loss, reach big hit, special super reach big hit, sudden hit / small hit, and more detailed determination. May be performed. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach. Further, a variation category indicating that pseudo-variable variable display is performed may be prepared.

  Then, according to the determination result of the process of step S412, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 7B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 5 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 7 (A), after the process of step S211 in FIG. 5 is executed, the winning time disorder shown in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 7A are executed, and the process of step S213 in FIG. 5 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 so that the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. Is established, the start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or Four commands, the second pending storage number notification command and the total pending storage number notification command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. 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. 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 (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “251”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which 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. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, 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. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 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), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined 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.

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 9A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 9B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S239 shown in FIG. 8, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 10 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

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

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

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

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 8, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247).

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

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then 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.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprise variation”. Value) is assigned to any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1 to the fluctuation pattern PB4-7, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. . For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision values to the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4-1 to the variation pattern PB4-7 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 and the fluctuation pattern PB4-1 to the fluctuation pattern PB4-7. No determined value is assigned to the patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PB4. No determined value is assigned to the -1 to the fluctuation pattern PB4-7. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case where the normal open big hit state is controlled. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the fluctuation pattern of normal reach than in the case of “probability change”. . Therefore, if the reach production of Super Reach or Special Super Reach is executed, it is more likely that the jackpot type will be “Probability Change” rather than “Non-Probability Change”, so that the player is expected Can improve the game entertainment. Furthermore, the variation pattern PB4-4 to variation pattern PB4-7 that perform the reach effect of special super reach is more when the jackpot type is “probability variation” than when the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”. A decision value is assigned. Therefore, when the reach production of the special super reach is performed, the possibility of becoming “probable change” is increased, so that the player can be expected and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, in the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 12A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A. More variable values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C than the super reach B.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 11 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 12C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. Select and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lose”, the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, each of the determined values varies so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. Note that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 12A, the determination value assigned to the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of super reach or special super reach is larger. Many decision values are assigned to non-reach fluctuation patterns. Therefore, when the reach production of the super reach or the special super reach is executed, the expectation level that becomes a big hit is high. Further, in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A of FIG. 12A, the reach effect of super reach B is more than the change pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of super reach A. The determined values are assigned such that the variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C is smaller than the variation pattern PB2-2 that performs the super-reach C than the variation pattern PB2-2. Accordingly, the super reach B is more likely than the super super reach A, and the super reach C is more likely to be a big hit when the reach effect is executed than the super reach B. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach performance to be executed, and the gaming interest can be improved. It should be noted that in the variation pattern for performing the special super-reach reach effect, the determined values are set in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C and the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A so that the probability of a big hit increases as the variation pattern has a higher number of times of switching the reach effect. May be assigned. According to this, a player's attention degree with respect to execution of a switching effect can be raised more. On the other hand, a determination value may be assigned to each variation pattern so that the expectation level is the same as the expectation level of the type of reach effect that is finally executed, regardless of the number of reach effect switching times. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused by complicated production settings.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 11, the usage table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the jackpot flag is on, table data corresponding to the jackpot type identified by the processing in step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

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

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

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the start of variation in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  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. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. 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.

  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. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. 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, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and an ornamental LED, an effect model With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in FIG.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold display notice determination process and the like.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S999 of FIG. In the determination process of the hold display advance notice and the like shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning command buffer such as the first starting winning command buffer 190A and the second starting winning command buffer 190B. (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, it is confirmed whether or not at least one of the start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command is newly stored in the first start prize command buffer 190A or the second start prize command buffer 190B. By doing so, the presence or absence of a new received command can be determined.

  If no command is newly received in step S502 (step S502; No), the determination process of the hold display notice and the like is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a received command (step S502; Yes), it is determined whether there is a hold display notice restriction that restricts execution of the hold display notice (step S504). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a predetermined hold display notice restriction condition is satisfied, and determines that there is a hold display notice restriction when it is determined that the condition is satisfied. The hold display advance notice restriction may be established, for example, when the notification content by the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command that is a new reception command is “determination at the time of winning determination is being restricted”. For example, if there are any missing or inconsistent commands at the start winning prize, the pre-reading notice effect is not set until variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested) It only has to be restricted.

  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 S509). As an example, in the process of step S509, a random number SR2 for determining the holding display advance notice updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100” can be taken). It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the hold display notice by referring to a hold display notice execution determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM.

  FIG. 15 shows the contents of the hold display notice execution determination table. As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the hold display advance notice execution determination table is a table depending on whether or not the variable category checked in step S501 is a variable category for executing the reach effect of the special super reach. Are prepared in advance. In the hold display advance notice execution determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value SR2 is based on a change category command that is a new reception command as a result of determining whether to execute the hold display advance notice. It is only necessary to be assigned according to the notification content (a jackpot type such as whether the notification content is “big hit” or this notification content is other than these). The effect control CPU 120 sets, as the use table, the hold display notice execution determination table used depending on whether or not the change category is a change category for executing the reach effect of the special super reach. Then, based on the random number SR2 and the notification content (big hit type) based on the variable category command that is a new received command, the pending display advance notice execution determination table is referred to, according to the notification content. The determination result may be either “executed” or “not executed” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR2. 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), in this embodiment, the notification content by the variable category command that is a new received command indicates that the target variable display result (big hit type) is “big hit”. If the result of the determination is “If”, it is easy to be determined by executing the hold display notice, and the notification content by the variable category command that is a new received command is other than that (not “big hit”) In this case, it is easy to determine that the hold display advance notice is not executed. Therefore, when the hold display advance notice is executed, the variable display of the target (the hold storage corresponding to the new received command) is performed. Is likely to become a “hit” (the expectation of big hits for variable target display is high).

  The pending display advance notice execution determination table (special super reach) shown in FIG. 15A is a table that is determined as a use table when the variable category is a variable category that executes the reach effect of special super reach. 15B is a table that is determined as a use table when the variation category is other than the variation category that executes the reach effect of the special super reach. is there. In the hold display advance notice execution decision table (other than special super reach) shown in FIG. 15B, more decision values are “executed” than the hold display advance notice execution decision table (special super reach) shown in FIG. "Is assigned to the decision result. Therefore, when the reach effect of the special super reach is executed, the ratio that the hold display advance notice is executed is lower than when the reach effect of the special super reach is executed. That is, when the hold display advance notice is executed, the possibility of executing the special super reach reach effect is low. According to this, since the reach effect of the special super reach may be executed even when the hold display advance notice is not executed, the expectation of the player can be improved and the surprise can be given. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after step S509, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice based on the determination result of step S509 (step S510). If it is not determined in step S510 to execute the hold display advance notice (step S510; No), the hold display advance notice determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S510 to execute the hold display advance notice (step S510; Yes), the production execution restriction flag is set to the on state and the hold display advance notice is executed (step S511). The display notice determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the effect execution restriction flag set to the on state may be cleared at the start of the process of step S172 described later. In this embodiment, when the hold display advance notice is already being executed, the process for executing the hold display advance notice is not performed. On the other hand, when the hold display advance notice is executed based on the winning determination result (the contents of the variable category command) that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”, the variable display result is determined as “big hit”. If the winning judgment result or the winning judgment result (the contents of the fluctuation category command) is obtained, the super-reach or jackpot notice effect is displayed from the pending display notice. You may switch to. In addition, if a hold display advance notice with a high degree of expectation is being executed, such as when a hold display advance notice is being executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the hold is not Until the digestion is completed, the execution of the hold display notice may be restricted for other hold displays.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is a hold display notice restriction (step S504; Yes), or if it is determined in step S505 that the effect execution restriction flag is on (step S505; Yes), or If it is not determined in step S507 that the signal has been normally received (step S507; No), or if it is determined in step S508 that the number of reserved memories is less than 3 (step S508; No), the request is suspended. The display notice determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after performing the process of step S999, the CPU 120 for effect control performs any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM, for example. Select and execute.

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

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 Variably displayed, execution setting for advance notice effect during reach, execution setting for suggestion effect, and other various effects operations. Including a process for determining the production control pattern.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. Further, in the variable display effect processing, a reach notice effect, a suggestion performance display, and a switching suggestion display are executed. 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. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, 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 among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” 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, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the processing of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

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

  After executing the process of step S524 or S526, a reach advance notice effect execution setting process is executed (step S528). The reach advance notice effect execution setting process is a process of determining whether to execute the reach advance notice effect and setting the reach advance notice effect. The reach announcement effect during reach may be executed at the same timing regardless of the type of reach after the reach state is reached, and the execution timing may be determined in the reach announcement execution setting process during reach. Note that, for example, the reach notice effect during reach may be executed at different timings depending on the type of reach effect. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the reach announcement effect execution setting process shown in step S528 of FIG. In the reach notice execution execution setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 firstly displays the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable indicated by the variable display result notification command. The variable display content such as the display result is specified (step S971).

  After executing step S971, the effect control CPU 120 performs reach notice effect execution determination processing during reach (step S972), and ends reach notice effect execution setting processing. In the process of step S972, for example, by referring to the reach announcement effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 18, a random value SR3 for determining the advance announcement effect during reach updated by a random number circuit, an effect random counter, or the like (for example, , Which can take a value in the range of “1” to “100”) is extracted, and whether or not to execute the advance notice effect during reach is determined based on the variable display content and the fluctuation pattern specified in step S971. .

  FIG. 18 shows the contents of the reach notice effect execution determination table during reach. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the reach notice execution execution determination table during reach depends on whether or not the change pattern specified in step S971 is a change pattern for executing the reach effect of special super reach. A table is prepared in advance. In the reach advance notice effect execution determination table, for example, whether the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number SR3 is the result of determining whether to execute the advance notice effect during reach, and whether the variable display result is “big hit”. It suffices if it is assigned according to whether or not. The effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use table, a reach advance notice effect execution determination table used depending on whether or not the change pattern is a change pattern for executing the reach effect of the special super reach. Based on the random value SR3 and the variable display result (big hit type), the “execution” or “execution” assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value SR3 is performed by referring to the reach notice announcement execution determination table during reach. Any of “no execution” may be set as the determination result. In the case of execution, it is determined to execute the advance notice effect during reach. If there is no execution, it is determined not to execute the notice effect during reach. In the example shown in FIG. 18, in the case of a variation pattern in which a special super reach reach effect is performed, the proportion determined to execute the advance notice effect during reach is lower than in the case of a variation pattern in which the special super reach reach effect is not performed. The decision value is assigned so that According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the advance notice effect during the reach is performed. In the example illustrated in FIG. 18, an example is shown in which different tables are prepared depending on whether or not the variation pattern is a special super reach. However, a different table may be prepared depending on the variation pattern. For example, when the reach effect is switched twice (variation patterns PB2-5 to PB2-6, PB4-5 to PB4-6) and only once (variation patterns PB2-4, 2-7, PB4). -4, PB4-7), different tables may be prepared, and the reach announcement effect during reach may be executed at different rates.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after performing the process of step S528, the suggestion effect execution setting process is executed (step S529). The suggestion effect execution setting process is a process of setting the suggestion effect by determining the execution mode of the suggestion effect. In the suggestion effect, the button display prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is first performed as the introduction display, and is determined in step S529 depending on whether the push button 31B is operated or a predetermined time has elapsed. A mode image is displayed. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion effect execution setting process shown in step S529 shown in FIG. In the suggestion effect execution setting process illustrated in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 firstly displays the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The variable display content is specified (step S951). Note that the process in step S951 may be skipped if it has already been specified in the process in step S971 in FIG.

  After performing the process of step S951, the CPU 120 for effect control performs a suggestion effect mode determination process (step S954), and ends the suggestion effect execution setting process. In the process of step S954, for example, based on the variable display content specified in step S951, the suggestion effect execution mode is determined in accordance with the illustrated ratio by referring to the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B, different tables are prepared in advance for the case where the big hit type is “big hit” and the case of “losing”. The ratio determined as the suggestive effect mode of the mode B at the time of big hit is set to be higher than that at the time of loss, and the rate determined as the mode A at the time of loss is set to be higher than at the time of big hit. Therefore, in the case of “big hit”, the ratio of execution of the suggestion effect of aspect B is high, and the player's attention to the execution aspect of the suggestion effect can be gathered. In addition, the suggestion effect execution aspect of aspect A is an aspect as shown in FIG.24 (d), for example, and the suggestion effect execution aspect of aspect B is an aspect as shown in FIG.24 (e), for example. As described above, when the variable display result is a big hit, the ratio of execution of the suggestion effect of the aspect B is high, and the aspect B is more in comparison with the aspect A, for example, by thickening the line to be displayed. It is a mode that makes it stand out. Further, the mode may be determined according to the variation pattern specified in step S951. There may be a plurality of suggested effect modes other than modes A and B, or a number corresponding to the variation pattern.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after performing any of the processes of steps S523, S527, and S529, an effect control pattern to be used is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). The CPU 120 for effect control is prepared by being 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 steps S528 and S529 (such as the advance notice effect during the reach or the suggestion effect). Any one of the plurality of effect control patterns may be selected and set as a use pattern. Further, in the process of step S530, when the reach effect of the special super reach is executed, which period of time has elapsed since the reach effect was disclosed, that is, at what timing the button display is performed, The elapsed period after the start of the reach effect is determined as one of a plurality of patterns depending on the number of times of switching, the type of reach effect, and the like. Thereafter, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (corresponding to the period until reach switching effect, etc., when the special super reach reach effect is executed), a predetermined area of the RAM 122 ( An initial value of an effect control process timer provided in an effect control timer setting unit or the like is set (step S531). Thus, when a special super reach or super reach reach effect is executed, the button display and the switching suggestion display are performed at a predetermined timing, and when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed. The button display and the suggestion display are performed at a predetermined timing (the suggestion effect is performed). As shown in FIG. 21B, the button display is a period shorter than the button effective period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the operation of the push button 31B can be accepted.

  In this embodiment, for example, the button display period is set to end 0.2 seconds before the actual button effective period. Usually, the player recognizes that the display period of the button display is the effective period of the operation of the push button 31b, and tries to operate the push button 31B before the button display disappears from the image display device 5. However, even if it is recognized that the player has operated the push button 31B immediately before the button display disappears from the image display device 5, the button display display period has passed since the push button 31B was actually operated. May be later. In such a case, if the end of the button display period coincides with the end of the button effective period of the push button 31B, the player operates “the push button 31B is operated within the button effective period. However, there is a problem that the interest of the game is reduced. By ending the button display before the button effective period as in the present embodiment, the possibility that the player operates the push button 31B within the actual button effective period is increased, and the decline of interest is prevented. Can do.

  It takes about 0.1 second until a command is transmitted to the nerve of the hand after a person recognizes visual information (display contents of the image display device 5) in the visual cortex. Therefore, even if the player recognizes that the user has operated the push button 31B at the same time as viewing the display content, the delay is actually 0.1 seconds or more. This delay is one of the factors that cause misunderstanding of the player as described above. Further, there is a possibility that the player may recognize that “the button display is displayed on the image display device 5” due to the afterimage effect even though the display period of the button display has actually ended. This can also be one of the factors that cause misunderstanding of the player as described above. In the present embodiment, the display period of the button display is ended 0.2 seconds before the actual button effective period ends. Accordingly, when the player recognizes that the button display has been operated just before the button display disappears from the image display device 5, even if the button display has actually disappeared and the push button 31B has been operated. The button is operated within the button valid period. By doing so, the above misunderstanding can be prevented. On the other hand, if the operation of the push button 31B becomes effective when 0.5 second or more has elapsed after the button display display period ends, the player is obviously not in time for the operation. The user feels that the operation has become effective and feels uncomfortable. Considering these factors, it is suitable to end the display period of the button display 0.1 to 0.4 seconds before the actual operation effective period ends. In this embodiment, 0.2 seconds before Has been terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, the execution timing of the switching effect when the reach effect of the special super reach is executed and the execution timing of the suggestion effect when the reach effect of the super reach A is executed It is executed at a predetermined timing (that is, at the same timing) after the execution of the reach effect is started (button display during special super reach and button display during super reach A are executed at the same timing). Therefore, when button display is performed, the player does not recognize which reach effect is being executed, and the player's attention is drawn to the reach effect switching and the suggestion display and the switching suggestion display. It is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment. The start timing of the suggestion effect and the switching effect may be the timing after the predetermined period has elapsed after the reach effect is started and a predetermined message is displayed if the start timing is executed at the same timing. It may be a timing before a predetermined period from the end of. Further, the execution timing is not limited to the one determined according to whether or not the predetermined period has elapsed, and may be determined based on the effect mode (effect content) in the reach effect. For example, when playing back a moving image that is common between the super reach and the special super reach at different playback speeds (as a specific example, the special super reach is 110% faster than the super reach). The suggestion effect and the switching effect may be executed with the timing at which the same effect image (same frame) is displayed as the same timing during the reach effect.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after the process of step S531, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, 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. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 13 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 22, 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 a reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S552). 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 S552 that it is the reach effect execution period (step S552; 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 S553).

  After the process of step S553 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is a reach notice effect execution period (step S554). The reach advance notice effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern when it is determined to execute the reach advance notice effect in the process of step S528 in FIG. When it is determined in step S554 that it is the reach announcement execution period during reach (step S554; Yes), for example, the effect for executing the advance notice effect during reach based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern Operation control is performed (step S555).

  After executing the process of step S555, or when it is determined in step S554 that it is not the reach advance notice effect execution period (step S554; No), it is determined whether or not an effective button operation by the player has been performed ( Step S556). Whether or not a button operation has been performed may be determined by, for example, a push sensor that detects a player's operation performed on the push button 31B. In this embodiment, it is determined that an effective button operation has been performed when the push sensor detects an operation within the button effective period in which the button operation can be accepted. Whether or not it is an effective period may be determined by, for example, setting an effective flag indicating that it is in an effective period to ON at the timing when the button display is performed. The valid flag may be turned off after a lapse of time. The button display may be performed when the time indicated by the timer set in step S530 has elapsed. In this embodiment, an effective flag is set accordingly, and as described above, the effective flag may be set to OFF after 0.2 seconds of button display. Note that the process of step S556 also includes a process of determining whether or not it is a valid period. If it is not the valid period, the process may proceed to step S557 described later.

  If it is determined in step S556 that the button operation is not valid (step S556; No), whether or not the valid period has expired is confirmed by checking the valid flag (checking whether the valid flag is in an off state). (Step S557). In the process of step S557, for example, when it is determined in the process of step S556 that the validity period is not valid, whether the validity flag is turned off after the validity flag is once turned on during the reach effect (that is, Includes a process for determining whether the validity period has ended) or whether the validity flag is off because the validity flag has not yet been turned on during the reach production (that is, the validity period has not yet been reached). ing. That is, in the process of step S557, even if the valid flag is off, if the valid flag is off because it is not yet valid during the reach production, it is determined that the valid period has not ended. (Step S557; No). In this case, information indicating that the valid flag is once turned on may be stored in the RAM 122. If there are two effective periods during the reach production, information indicating that the effective flag is turned on in each effective period may be stored in the RAM 122. In addition, when the effective period ends without an effective button operation, the switching suggestion display or the suggestion display is performed as described later. Information indicating this is also stored in the RAM 122, and the effective period is displayed. Whether or not the corresponding switching suggestion display or suggestion display has been performed may be determined in step S557. In other words, when it is determined that the effective period has expired, it is further determined whether or not the switching suggestion display or suggestion display in the effective period has been performed, and if any display is performed, the effective period ends. It determines with having not carried out (step S557; No). In other words, in the process of step S557, it is determined whether or not it is immediately after the end of the effective period (a state in which the effective period is once ended and neither the corresponding switching suggestion display nor the suggestion display is performed). And when it determines with it being immediately after the effective period end, what is necessary is just to determine with the predetermined time having passed, after button display was performed.

  If it is determined in step S556 that a valid button operation has been performed during the effective period (step S556; Yes), or if it is determined that the effective period has just ended (step S557; Yes), the special super reach It is determined whether or not it is a reach effect (step S558). Whether or not it is special super reach may be determined by referring to a variation pattern designated by a variation pattern designation command, for example. When it is determined in step S558 that the reach effect is a special super reach (step S558; Yes), for example, based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, FIG. ), FIG. 27 (b), and FIG. 28 (e) are displayed (step S559). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S558 that it is not the reach effect of the special super reach (step S558; No), for example, based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, FIG. e) Suggestion display as shown in FIG. 27C or FIG. 28D is performed (step S560). In the examples shown in FIG. 24D and FIG. 24E, the indications of the modes A and B are shown. However, in the examples shown in FIG. 27C and FIG. An example in which a suggestion display of a mode other than B is performed (an example in which a suggestion display of a mode corresponding to a reach effect, that is, a variation pattern is performed) is shown.

When it is determined that it is not immediately after the end of the effective period in Step S557 after executing the process of Step S559 or S560 (Step S557; No), or when it is determined that it is not the reach effect execution period in Step S552 (Step S552; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, for example, after performing the effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (Step S56)
1) The variable display effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if 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 S566). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S566; 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 S566 (step S566; 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 S567). At this time, a predetermined time is set in the effect control process timer or the like as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S568). 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 S569), and the variable display effect process is ended.

  By repeatedly performing the above-described effect control process, a reach notice effect, a suggestion display, or a switch suggestion display effect (such as a suggestion effect or a switch effect) is executed.

  Subsequently, an example of a main effect operation in a case where the advance notice effect, the suggestion effect, and the switching effect are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show the case where the reach effect of super reach A is executed (including the case where the reach effect of super reach A is executed in the case of special super reach), and the advance notice effect during the reach and the suggestion display are performed. A production operation example is shown. First, as shown in FIG. 23A, variable display of decorative symbols is started to reach a reach state, and the reach effect of super reach A is executed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), when the reach effect of super reach A proceeds and it is determined in step S528 of FIG. 16 that the advance notice effect during reach is not executed, as shown in FIG. 23 (d). The reach production of Super Reach A proceeds as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of step S528 in FIG. 16 to execute the advance notice effect during reach (step S528; Yes), as shown in FIG. 23E, the advance notice effect during reach is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (f), the reach effect of super reach A proceeds.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), after an effect is made to ask whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped, button display is performed as shown in FIG. 24 (b). In the example shown in the figure, a button is displayed at the latter part of the reach effect (the part that executes an effect that inquires whether or not the final stop symbol in the reach effect is stopped), and a switching display (switch effect) is performed. Shows about the case. Then, when a button is displayed by the player or when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), an effect of an aspect indicating that either suggestion display or switching suggestion display is performed is performed. If it is not special super reach, a suggestion display of the mode set in step S529 of FIG. 16 is performed. Specifically, in the case of the suggestion display mode of aspect A, the suggestion display of the aspect shown in FIG. 24D is performed, and in the case of the suggestion display of aspect B, the mode of the aspect shown in FIG. A suggestion is displayed. The case of special super reach will be described later. After the suggestion display in FIG. 24D or 24E is performed, if the variable display result is “big hit”, the display is variable as in the example of the presentation operation shown in FIG. When the display result is “losing”, the process proceeds as in the example of the rendering operation shown in FIG.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of the effect operation when the switching suggestion display is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 3, an example of preparing a special super reach variation pattern for switching to super reach C after executing the reach effect of super reach A is not shown, but there are a plurality of switching patterns. FIG. 25 shows an example of an effect operation in the case of switching to super reach B or C after executing the reach effect of super reach A. Specifically, FIG. 25A shows an example of an effect operation for switching indication when switching to Super Reach B, and FIG. 25B shows an example of an effect operation when switching to Super Reach C. . It should be noted that the switching of the reach effect may be switched to any of a plurality of types as long as the reach effect is switched to a type of reach effect higher than the expected level of the type of reach effect being executed. In addition, when the reach production is switched twice, even if it is once switched to the reach production with a low expectation level, it will be arbitrarily selected if it is finally switched to the reach production with a higher expectation level than the reach production performed first. You may switch to the reach production. According to this, even when a reach effect with a low degree of expectation is executed once, since it switches to a reach effect with a high degree of expectation thereafter, the player's attention can be gathered for switching the reach effect.

  26 to 28 show the case where the reach production of Super Reach B is executed (when the reach production of Super Reach B is executed in the case of Special Super Reach, or when it is switched to Super Reach B in the special Super Reach. The example of the production | generation operation | movement in (including) is shown. First, as shown in FIG. 26A, the reach effect of super reach B is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the reach effect of super reach B proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 26 (c) or (d), an effect corresponding to whether or not the advance notice effect during reach is executed. As shown in FIG. 27A, buttons are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 27, the button is displayed in the first stage of the reach effect (the part before the effect that asks whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped) and the switching display (switch effect) is performed. Show. Then, when a button is displayed by the player or when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), an effect of an aspect indicating that either suggestion display or switching suggestion display is performed is performed. If it is not the special super reach, the suggestion display shown in FIG. 27D is performed, and if it is the special super reach, the switch suggestion display shown in FIG. 27C is performed. The example of the special super reach reach effect in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 27 corresponds to the timing chart of the special super reach 2 shown in FIG. 31, and the button display timing shown in FIG. In FIG. 27C, the timing of the switching suggestion display corresponds to a). FIG. 26D shows an example in which there is only one kind of suggestion display, but it is only necessary to perform the suggestion display of the mode set in step S529 in FIG. FIGS. 27A to 27C show an example of an effect operation corresponding to the variation pattern PB2-5 or PB4-5 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the case of the fluctuation patterns PB2-2, PB2-6 to PB2-7, PB4-2, and PB4-6 to PB4-7 shown in FIG. 3, the effect operation of FIG. 26 (c) or (d) After the example, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the reach effect of super reach B proceeds. Even in the case of the variation patterns PB2-2, PB2-6 to PB2-7, PB4-2, and PB4-6 to PB4-7, the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 27 (d) may be executed.

  After the effect of FIG. 27 (d) or (e), as shown in FIG. 28 (a), an effect is performed that inquires whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped. Thereafter, in the case of the fluctuation patterns PB2-2, PB2-6 to PB2-7, PB4-2, and PB4-6 to PB4-7, button display is performed as shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, a button is displayed at the latter part of the reach effect (the part that executes an effect that inquires whether or not the final stop symbol in the reach effect is stopped), and a switching display (switch effect) is performed. Shows about the case. Then, when a button is displayed by the player or when the effective period ends, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), an effect of an aspect indicating that either the suggestion display or the switching suggestion display is performed is performed. If it is not special super reach, the suggestion display shown in FIG. 28D is performed, and if it is special super reach, the switching suggestion display shown in FIG. 28E is performed. The example in which the reach effect of the special super reach is performed in the effect operation example shown in FIG. 28 corresponds to the timing chart of the special super reach 3 shown in FIG. 31, and the start time of the latter stage effect shown in FIG. In FIG. 28A, the button display timing corresponds to FIG. 28B, and the switching suggestion display timing corresponds to FIG. 28E. In addition, although FIG. 28D shows an example in which there is only one kind of suggestion display, it is only necessary to perform the suggestion display of the aspect set in step S529 of FIG. FIG. 28E shows an example of an effect operation corresponding to the variation patterns PB2-6 and PB4-6 in FIG. After the suggestion display in FIG. 28D is performed, if the variable display result is “big hit”, the variable display result is “lost” as in the example of the presentation operation shown in FIG. In some cases, the process proceeds as in the example of the rendering operation shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, both the special super reach 2 and 3 reach productions are switched from the super reach B to the super reach C reach production, but the switching timing is different as shown in FIG. Reach 2 is the first stage production part of the reach production, special super reach C is the second stage production part of the reach production, etc.). That is, the elapsed time from when the super reach B is executed to when the super reach C is switched is different. In this embodiment, the timing at which the switching suggestion display is performed, that is, the timing at which the reach effect is switched is different, but the concept that the elapsed time from the start of the reach effect to the switching is also different. Contains. Furthermore, the concept that the period from when the variable display is started until the reach effect is switched is also included. The elapsed period includes, for example, a time period in which a predetermined number of seconds have elapsed since the start of the reach effect, and, for example, an effect such as which stage has elapsed when the reach effect is configured from a plurality of stages. And the period according to the progress of

  FIGS. 29 to 30 show examples of the rendering operation when the reach production of super reach C is executed (including the case of switching to super reach C in the special super reach). First, as shown in FIG. 29A, the reach effect of super reach C is executed. Then, as shown in FIGS. 29 (b) to 29 (e), the reach effect of Super Reach C proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 30 (a), an effect that inquires whether or not the final stop symbol will stop. Is executed, and buttons are displayed as shown in FIG. In the case of super reach C, in this embodiment, since it is a kind of reach effect that cannot be switched any more, no switching suggestion display is performed. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30 (c), even if an effect of an aspect indicating that either the suggestion display or the switching suggestion display is displayed is performed, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the suggestion display is performed. However, since the performance operation shown in FIG. 30C is performed, the player can have a sense of expectation that the switching display will be further performed. Further, for example, after the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. 30C, a big hit is made by displaying an image (for example, a premier image that is not normally displayed) notifying that it is a big hit. May be notified. After the suggestion display of FIG. 30D is performed, if the variable display result is “big hit”, the variable display result is “lost” as in the example of the presentation operation shown in FIG. In some cases, the process proceeds as in the example of the effect operation shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs switching suggestion display at the time of switching from the super reach B to the super reach C at different timings according to the variation pattern, that is, according to the number of times of switching. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment. In addition, in step S972, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the reach advance notice effect at a different rate depending on whether or not the special super reach reach effect is executed. Therefore, the player's attention can also be gathered whether or not the advance notice effect during the reach is executed during the execution of the reach effect. In addition, the production control CPU 120 is executing an effect that tells whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped (timing of the previous stage effect) and the timing before the effect that tells whether or not the final stop symbol is stopped. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PB2-5 or PB4-5, when the reach effect is switched for the first time, the latter effect is displayed. In the case of switching the reach effect at the second timing and switching the reach effect for the second time, the switch suggestion display is performed at the timing of the previous stage effect. Therefore, depending on the number of times of switching, the switching is performed at different timings of the previous stage production or the rear stage production, and when the switching suggestion display is performed in the previous stage production, the execution period of the reach production is shortened. When a switching effect with a good tempo is executed and a switching suggestion is displayed in the latter stage production, the reach production will be switched to another type of reach production when the player recognizes the development of the reach production. Can give a sense of resurrection.

  For example, in the case of the variation pattern PB2-7 or PB4-7, the effect control CPU 120 performs the switching suggestion display for switching to the super reach C in the subsequent stage of the reach effect of the super reach B, whereas the change pattern PB 2-5 or In the case of PB4-5, a switching suggestion display for switching to super reach C is performed in the preceding stage of the reach effect of super reach B. That is, the switching suggestion display is performed at an earlier timing when the reach effect is switched the second time than when the reach effect is switched the first time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player a feeling that the variable display time is extended and the game display is extended. In step S509, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold display notice at a different rate depending on whether or not the special super reach reach effect is executed. Therefore, since whether or not the reach switching effect is executed depends on whether or not the hold display notice is executed, it is possible to attract attention whether or not the hold display notice is executed, thereby improving the entertainment interest of the game. Can be made.

  Further, in the case of the variation patterns PB2-5 and PB4-5, the effect control CPU 120 performs a switch suggestion display for switching to the super reach B at the subsequent stage of the reach effect of the super reach A, and then switches to the super reach B. Then, the switching suggestion display for switching to the super reach C is performed in the preceding stage of the reach production of the super reach B, and the super reach C is switched to. Further, in the case of the fluctuation patterns PB2-6 and PB4-6, a switch suggestion display for switching to super reach B is performed at the subsequent stage of the reach production of super reach A to switch to super reach B, and then reach of super reach B A switch suggestion display for switching to super reach C is performed in the latter part of the production, and the display is switched to super reach C. That is, when the reach effect is switched for the second time, the reach effect is switched at the timing of either the front part or the rear part, and the number of switching timings is different from that of the first time. Therefore, attention can also be paid to the timing at which the reach switching effect is executed during the reach effect, and the game entertainment can be improved. In addition, when switching from the reach production of Super Reach A to the reach production of Super Reach B, the switching suggestion display is performed at one timing in the latter part, and the reach production is switched, but the reach production of Super Reach B is performed. Is switched to the reach production of Super Reach C, the switching suggestion display is performed at any one of the two timings of the front part and the rear part, and the reach production is switched (the switching production is changed according to the type of reach). The number of execution timings is different). Therefore, since the timing to which attention should be paid varies depending on the type of reach production, the production is not monotonous, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, when the reach effect is switched to the timing of the subsequent effect, the execution timing of the subsequent effect is different depending on the type of the reach effect, and therefore, the execution timing of the switch effect is also different depending on the type of the reach effect. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the type of reach performance to be executed, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the button display for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B (button operation) is performed, and when the button operation is performed, either the suggestion display or the switching suggestion display is performed at the same timing. Done. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the operation and to improve the gaming interest. Further, it is possible to make the player recognize whether or not the reach switching effect is executed at the timing when the operation is performed, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation for the operation.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Further, at least some of the following modifications may be combined.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, an example in which button display is performed in the suggestion effect and the switching effect has been shown. However, for example, a plurality of types of button display display modes may be provided as shown in FIG. The example shown in FIG. 32 shows an example in which the size of the button display is different, but for example, a different type of button may be displayed, or the message in the displayed button image may be different. Also good. In the example shown in FIG. 32, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the button display in the mode shown in FIG. 32B is executed at a higher rate than the case where the variable display result is “lost”. (When the variable display result is “losing”, the button display in the mode shown in FIG. 32A is at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “big hit”. As long as it is set to run). In addition, when performing a switching suggestion display, you may set so that the button display of the aspect shown in FIG.32 (b) may be performed at a higher rate than the case where a suggestion display is performed. In the case of performing the suggestion display, in the suggestion effect execution setting process shown in step S529 of FIG. 16, the mode of the button display may be determined based on the variable display result. For example, among the variation patterns that perform the reach effect of special super reach, the variation pattern that performs button display in the mode of FIG. 32A and the variation pattern that performs button display in the mode of FIG. 31B are prepared in advance. What is necessary is just to select according to a variable display result. According to this, a player's attention can be gathered also about the aspect of the button display displayed, and a game interest can be improved. Further, the ratio of the button display of the mode shown in FIG. 32B when the suggestion effect for executing the above-described display of the mode A is performed, and FIG. 32B when the switching suggestion display is performed. You may set so that the ratio in which the button display of the aspect shown is performed may become the same ratio. According to this, at the stage where the button display is performed, it is not recognized by the player whether or not the reach effect is switched, and it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the reach effect is switched.

  As shown in FIG. 33, a meter indicating the display period of the button display may be displayed in accordance with the button display. The display period of the button display refers to a period from when the button display is displayed on the image display device 5 until the button display is not displayed on the image display device 5 without operating the push button 31B. The display mode of the meter changes according to the remaining display time of the button display. When the button display is initially displayed, the meter is full. When the remaining display time decreases, the meter approaches empty. When the remaining display time becomes zero, the meter becomes empty, and then the button display and meter are displayed. Is not displayed on the image display device 5. Thus, the player can roughly grasp the remaining time during which the operation of the push button 31B is effective.

(Modification 2)
In the above embodiment, when the special super reach reach effect is executed, the execution ratio of the hold display notice and the reach notice effect during the reach is lower than the case where the special super reach reach effect is not executed. This is an example. For example, when a special super reach reach effect is executed, the decision values in each table may be assigned so that the execution ratio of the hold display notice and the reach notice effect during reach is higher than when the special super reach reach effect is not executed. Good. According to this, when a special super reach reach effect is performed, a plurality of effects are executed, so that the player's expectation can be improved. Further, when executing the reach effect of the special super reach, one of the hold display notice and the advance notice effect during reach may be set to a high execution ratio and the other execution ratio may be set low. According to this, since the hold display advance notice or the reach advance notice effect is executed regardless of whether or not the special super reach reach effect is performed, it is assumed that the special super reach reach effect is performed to the player. Recognition by the player can be provided, and the player can be given an unexpectedness that the special super reach reach effect has been performed. In addition, when performing a special super reach reach effect, not limited to a hold display advance notice or a reach advance notice effect, the execution rate of the pseudo-variable variable display effect is higher than when the special super reach reach effect is not executed. Even in the production performed before the reach production, the execution ratio may be varied depending on whether or not it is a special super reach production. Further, when the reach effect of special super reach is executed, the number of pseudo-variable variable displays may be different, for example, the number of pseudo-variable variable displays may be reduced. According to this, although the display with high expectation degree of jackpot is not executed and the variable display is started, the reach effect is switched and the expectation degree of jackpot is increased, so that the player can be surprised. , The expectation that the reach production is switched can be improved. Further, when the reach effect of special super reach is executed, since the number of pseudo-variable variable displays is small, it is possible to prevent the entire variable display time from becoming redundant.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, if no button operation is performed in step S555 and step S557 shown in FIG. 22, the switching suggestion display or suggestion display is performed after a predetermined period has elapsed (after the button effective period has elapsed). An example is shown, but this is an example. For example, when a predetermined period has elapsed after it is determined in step S557 that no button operation is performed, the suggestion display may not be performed. Further, the effective period determined in steps S556 and S557 may be a different period depending on whether the switching suggestion display or the suggestion display is performed, or may be selected from a plurality of periods. . According to this, since various effective periods are set, the range of production is widened, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification 4)
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 the pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. 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, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control in the change display may be performed 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 5)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the reach effect is switched at most twice has been described, but this is an example. The reach effect may be switched three times or more, and a variation pattern corresponding to this may be prepared in advance. For example, if the reach effect is switched three times, the first switch is performed at the subsequent stage of the reach effect, the second switch is performed at the preceding stage of the reach effect, and the third switch is performed, for example, As shown in FIG. 26 (c) or (d), the reach effect is switched at the timing when the reach effect during the reach is executed. What is necessary is just to shorten the elapsed time until it is received. According to this, an effect with a better tempo is executed, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to a redundant reach effect.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

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

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

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

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls it to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Reach effect execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of reach effects with different ratios controlled to the advantageous state with variable display,
The reach production execution means includes:
Reach switching effect execution means capable of executing a reach switching effect for switching to another type of reach effect after starting one type of reach effect, a plurality of times in one variable display,
Depending on the type of reach production, the number of executable timings of the reach switching production after starting one type of reach production differs,
Even if the reach switching effect is executed at any timing among a plurality of timings, the reach switching effect at least partially common is executed ,
When the reach switching effect is executed after a specific type of reach effect is started, it is specified when the reach switching effect is a predetermined time and when the reach switching effect is more than the predetermined time. The number of executable timings of the reach switching effect after the start of the type of reach effect is different.
A gaming machine characterized by that. It further comprises operation means operable by the player,
The reach production execution means includes:
Regardless of whether or not the reach switching effect is executed after starting the one type of reach effect, an operation instruction display that prompts the player to perform an operation by the operation means is displayed as a similar introduction display, Based on the operation means being operated within the operation valid period during which the operation of the operation means is valid, the continuation effect of the one type of reach effect or the reach switching effect is performed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.