JP5989024B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, in particular, it performs the variable display, relates to a gaming machine to control the favorable favorable state for the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

As a conventional gaming machine of this type, variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of identification information starts on a variable display device when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening) (starting condition is satisfied). In addition, it is known that when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol), the player can control to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  Also, conventionally, the right to execute variable display of identification information in a variable display device is stored as hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the hold information is handled before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed. There has also been proposed a gaming machine that pre-reads the display result and executes a notice effect (pre-read notice effect). For example, Patent Document 1 describes a game machine that performs a notice effect over a plurality of variable displays, and that gives a notice of a display result by a combination of successive notice effect aspects.

JP 2010-104429 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a notice effect with a low possibility that the display result becomes the specific display result is executed, the player is discouraged, and the interest of the game is reduced. There was a risk of it.

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

(1) A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied,
Information for specifying whether or not to be in the advantageous state, a hold storage means that can store as hold information,
Determining means for determining whether or not to enter the advantageous state based on the holding information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the determining means;
Notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed;
The variable display execution unit executes re-variable display for temporarily stopping the variable display after the temporary stop before the display result of the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is derived and displayed. Revariable display execution means,
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of being in the advantageous state than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of continuous notice patterns with a pattern that shifts to the second notice effect after the first notice effect,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production,
The advance notice execution means performs the advance notice in such a manner that the proportion of execution of the advance notice effect varies depending on the pattern of transition to the second advance notice effect after the first advance notice effect according to the effect mode of the first advance notice effect. Perform the production,
There are multiple modes of the temporary stop,
Ratio to form the advantageous state, said with different depending on the effect mode of the first prediction effect, after the first informational display and when the announcement attraction is performed by a pattern that performs the second announcement attraction It differs depending on when it is executed depending on the pattern that shifts to the second notice effect .
Also, the following gaming machines may be used.
A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is started (image display device 5), and a specific display result (a definite special symbol that becomes a big win symbol or a definitive decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) is derived as a result of variable display A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when displayed,
Retention storage means (for example, first and second special figure reservation storage units 151A and 151B) capable of storing information for specifying whether or not the result of variable display is the specific display result as hold information;
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display, a start time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result is the specific display result (the process of step S240 is executed) CPU 103),
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display (effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S75),
Preliminary effect executing means for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed (steps based on the processing of step S710). An effect control CPU 120) that executes the process of S603;
The variable display execution means executes a re-variable display for a predetermined number of times to temporarily stop the variable display before the result is derived and displayed in the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means and restart the variable display a predetermined number of times. Variable display execution means (production control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S529),
In the variable display of the plurality of times, the notice effect executing means has a pattern for executing the first notice effect (“chance eye pattern”, normal continuous effect) and the specific display result more than the first notice effect. A pattern that executes the second notice effect with a high ratio (“chance eye + background pattern”, special continuous effect), and a pattern that shifts to the second notice effect after the first notice effect (“transition pattern”, normal Can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of continuous notice patterns, such as transition from a continuous production of the present to a special continuous production)
When the notice effect is executed by a pattern (“transition pattern”, which is shifted from a normal continuous effect to a special continuous effect) after the first notice effect, the plurality of one variable display The second notice effect (chance eye stop + background change notice) can be started at the timing (at the start of change, at the time of change stop, etc.), and the degree of advantage according to the timing at which the second notice effect is started , The notice effect is executed so that they are different (the jackpot reliability is different)
The re-variable display executing means changes the mode of variable display to be temporarily stopped when executing re-variable display according to the type of effect (the pseudo-continuous symbols 5GA and 5GB are different in the chance eye pattern and the transition pattern). Different).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect (ordinary continuous effect) is initially started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect (special continuous effect). Yes, the fun of gaming is improved.

Each can be identified based on the entry of a game medium (game ball) into the start area (the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B). When variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is started (image display device 5), and as a result of variable display, a specific display result (a definite special symbol that becomes a jackpot symbol or a definitive decorative symbol that becomes a jackpot combination) is derived and displayed A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous for a player,
Information for specifying whether or not the variable display result is the specific display result is stored on hold storage means (for example, first and second special features) when the game medium enters the starting area. Figure hold storage unit 151A, 151B),
Based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting the variable display, a start time determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result is the specific display result (the process of step S240 is executed) CPU 103),
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, variable display executing means for executing variable display (effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S75),
Preliminary effect executing means for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed (steps based on the processing of step S710). An effect control CPU 120) that executes the process of S603;
The variable display execution means executes a re-variable display for a predetermined number of times to temporarily stop the variable display before the result is derived and displayed in the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means and restart the variable display a predetermined number of times. Variable display execution means (production control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S529),
In the variable display of the plurality of times, the notice effect executing means has a pattern for executing the first notice effect (“chance eye pattern”, normal continuous effect) and the specific display result more than the first notice effect. A pattern that executes the second notice effect with a high ratio (“chance eye + background pattern”, special continuous effect), and a pattern that shifts to the second notice effect after the first notice effect (“transition pattern”, normal The continuous notice effect can be executed in any one of a plurality of types of continuous notice patterns with a transition from a continuous effect to a special continuous effect)
When the continuous notice effect is executed in a pattern ("Transition pattern", which is a transition from a normal continuous effect to a special continuous effect) after the first notice effect, the variable is displayed in one variable display. The second announcement effect (chance eye stop + background change announcement) can be started at a plurality of timings (timing at the start of change, change stop, etc.), and according to the timing at which the second notice effect is started. The notice effect is executed so that the degree of advantage is different (the jackpot reliability is different)
The re-variable display execution means temporarily stops when re-variable display is executed after the start of the second notice effect, and temporarily changes when re-variable display is executed after the start of the first notice effect. The mode of the variable display to be stopped is made different (the modes of the pseudo continuous symbols 5GA and 5GB are different in the chance eye pattern and the transition pattern).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The variable display mode temporarily stopped when re-variable display is executed after the start of the second notice effect and the variable display mode temporarily stopped when re-variable display is executed after the start of the first notice effect Special identification information that can be stopped and displayed only when the re-variable display is executed is included (the pseudo-continuous symbols 5GA and 5GB are symbols that can only appear in the pseudo-continuous effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the execution of the re-variable display.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When a game medium enters the starting area, continuous notice pattern determining means for determining which of the plurality of types of continuous notice patterns is to be executed (the effect of executing the process of step S710). Control CPU 120),
And temporary stop mode determining means for determining the mode of variable display to be temporarily stopped before starting display of the variable display when the variable display is started (production control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S529). .

  According to such a configuration, since the processing timing can be distributed by making the determination timing of the continuous notice pattern different from the determination timing of the temporary display variable display mode, the control burden can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The notice effect executing means executes the continuous notice effect with a pattern ("transition pattern", a transition from a normal continuous effect to a special continuous effect) that shifts to the second notice effect after the first notice effect. In this case, at the second timing (timing when the change is stopped) that is later than the first timing than when the second notice effect is started at the first timing (the timing when the change is started) during one variable display. When the second notice effect is started, the notice effect is executed so that the ratio (big hit reliability) that the display result after the continuous notice effect is the specific display result is higher.

  According to such a configuration, for example, the big hit reliability can be made higher at the end of the change than at the start of the change, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained for a longer time.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state to a derivation frequency improving state (high base state) in which the variable display result is derived and displayed more frequently than the normal gaming state (the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101) Including
In the derivation frequency improving state, the warning effect execution means has a lower ratio of executing a pattern that shifts to the second warning effect after the first warning effect than in the normal gaming state (during the high base state, One of the plurality of types of continuous notice patterns is selectively executed so that the execution rate of the transition pattern is lower than that in the normal state).

  According to such a configuration, in a gaming state in which the results of variable display are derived and displayed relatively frequently one after another, the notice effect in the variable display once is cluttered and the player recognizes the notice effect. It can be prevented from becoming difficult.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which 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 block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is 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 flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution setting process. It is a figure which shows the list of the chance eyes for continuous notice effects. It is a figure which shows the look-ahead notice pattern in jackpot and order, and jackpot reliability. The flowchart which shows an example of a special production pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special production pattern determination table. The flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo continuous notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pseudo | simulation continuous notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the change of the jackpot expectation degree by the pseudo | simulation number of times. It is a figure which shows the time chart in each prefetch notice pattern. It is a figure which shows the background change timing and jackpot reliability in a transfer pattern. It is a figure which shows the pattern distribution rate when it is determined that there exists a continuous notice effect at the time of normal time and high base. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a prefetch notice effect is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state. 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 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. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on a start winning by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning port, or the game ball passes through the second start winning port. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round blue display. Note that, based on the start storage prize generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, and based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. The display mode of the hold storage display generated in this way may be different.

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so 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. 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.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button 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 lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 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 advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

  A special prize 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, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing (indicating) to the player by a variable display mode of the decorative design is executed. As an effect for that purpose, for example, a “pseudo-continuous effect (pseudo-continuous variable display effect)” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous effect” in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-continuous effect”, the variable display result is obtained after the variable symbol display 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 finalized decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, and the pseudo continuous symbol is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. (Characters, marks, and other patterns different from normal decorative symbols) are temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the effect display in which the decorative symbols and the pseudo continuous symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous variation) 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 “Left”, “Medium”, excluding the first fluctuation until all decorative symbols and pseudo-continuous symbols are temporarily suspended after the variable symbol and pseudo-continuous symbol variable display starts. , The number of times that the decorative symbol and the pseudo-continuous symbol are re-variable in all of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

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

  In the present embodiment, for example, the number of pseudo-continuations is determined such that the greater the number of executions of the pseudo-series, the higher the reliability that the display result derived and displayed via the pseudo-series is a big hit. That is, the pseudo-ream has a function that suggests that the display result is a big hit depending on the number of executions. Here, “implying” means notifying the player of a result that is 100% or less than 100%.

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

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. For example, it is determined that a jackpot may occur later in each variable display based on the hold memory digested first to third when the hold memory digested fourth is a jackpot. A kind of effect such as giving a notice in the effect form is a prefetch notice effect. In the following description, the variable display that is the subject of such a notice (in this example, the variable display based on the reserved storage that is digested fourth) is also referred to as “target variable display” or the like. In particular, the look-ahead notice that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result based on the hold information will become a “big hit” over the variable display of the decorative symbol executed multiple times corresponding to the special game of multiple times The effect is also referred to as a continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  In this embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect, a chance for a continuous effect predetermined in the image display device 5 is configured over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be notified is executed. Before the first notice effect in which a decorative pattern (for example, a misalignment that is a combination of one number of digits or an order that is a combination of numbers) stops, and before the variable display subject to the notice is executed During the variable display, the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye stops, and the background image in the image display device 5 changes from the normal background image to the special background image until the variable display to be notified is executed. At least the second notice effect serving as the special background image can be executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, in such a variable display of a plurality of times during the execution of the continuous pre-reading notice effect (continuous notice effect), the result of the variable display may be a “hit” A notice effect (for example, a character notice, a step-up notice, an operation notice, etc.) during a continuous notice effect is executed. The notice effect has a function of notifying the result of the variable display this time when the notice effect is being executed with a predetermined reliability, and the pattern of the pre-read notice effect is changed from the first notice effect to the second notice. It has a function to give notice of switching to production with a predetermined degree of reliability.

  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 that are predetermined as the opening outcome may be stopped and displayed. 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 that becomes an output corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined reach combination.

  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.

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

  If the winning prize opening is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening game is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative design, 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 game 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. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14A), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” is determined based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether or not the decision value range is the random value MR3 for determining the type of jackpot or the variation pattern type. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the display result is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

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

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

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

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. 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 variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” is a variation pattern that does not shorten the variation time, or the total number of reserved storage is “2” to “4” or “5” to “8” Corresponding to the variation pattern, the variation time is shortened. Furthermore, a variation pattern corresponding to a case where time-saving control such as a game state is a probable change state or a time-short state is executed. By selecting any one of these variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  Note that each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of variation pattern types. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Good.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 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 determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

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

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

  Further, the ROM 101 determines the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the special figure display result or the determination result of the jackpot type. Therefore, a variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

  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.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “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.

  In addition, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening, and the game 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. .

  In addition, although details will be described later, the first start winning port holding data and the second starting winning port holding data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B, A process is performed in which the hold data of the second start winning opening is read out first (step S231 in FIG. 15). That is, execution of the game using the second special figure is started with priority over the game using the first special figure. The priority order of the digest order of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B may be reversed, or the reserved storage is the first special figure reservation storage unit. It is not limited to 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, but the reservation storage may be digested in the order in which the storage is first generated.

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

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

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the pseudo-continuous effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when variable display of a new decorative design is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “5” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “4”. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, an example in which the command reception cannot be performed normally and the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and pending memory number notification command) stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A Or, a pre-reading notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited to If a command for starting winning a prize is received during the period when the setting of the pre-reading notice effect is limited (pre-reading notice restriction is limited), the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed at that reception timing. The determination information is set to “1” (or on state). In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present 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 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and 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).

  Subsequent to 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 MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. Since this flowchart shows the pre-reading control of the hold memory, it is executed when the occurrence of the start winning is detected and the random number is extracted.

  In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 12, FIG. 15) 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. 12) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and 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. 14A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time-short flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, and so on. The current gaming state at 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, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 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”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406).

  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"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol 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 using the 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 any one of PA1-1 to PA1-5, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any one of PA2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that it is a reach-losing variation category. When the variation pattern is any one of PB1-1 to PB1-3, it is determined that the variation category is a reach big hit. Further, when the variation pattern is either PC1-1 or PC1-2, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in the variation category of non-reach loss, reach loss, reach big hit, or sudden hit / small hit, but a finer determination may be made. 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.

  Then, according to the determination result by the process of step S412, after performing the setting for transmitting either of the fluctuation category commands shown in FIG. 14B to the effect control board 12 (step S413), winning The random number value determination process ends.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14A, after the process of step S211 in FIG. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  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. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is determined based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the total number of reserved memories, the gaming state, and the like. This includes processing for determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5 using the numerical data shown. 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, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type “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 of 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". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. This flowchart is executed when the change of the special symbol is started based on the hold storage, and thereby the display result of the change is determined.

  In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . 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.

Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 16 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 16 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining the presence / absence of a prefetch notice effect and an effect mode (step S161).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by confirming whether at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command or the reserved memory count notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command has been newly received (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice effect is already being executed (step S703). For example, in the process of step S703, it may be determined that the prefetching notice effect is being executed when the prefetching notice execution flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is on. The pre-reading notice execution flag is set to the on state when the prefetching notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect is already being executed, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the already determined effect mode so that the process for executing the pre-reading notice effect is not further performed. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display mode is determined to be “non-reach”, the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” When a winning determination result indicating that the pattern is determined to be a fluctuation pattern with or reach is obtained, the pre-reading notice effect being executed may be switched to a super reach or jackpot notice effect. Note that the pre-reading notice effect may be further executed regardless of the effect of the pre-reading notice effect that has already been executed.

  If the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice restriction that restricts the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S704). In step S704, if the pre-reading notice restriction is not in effect (step S704; No), the order and contents of the received commands based on the occurrence of the start winning prize are checked (step S706), and it is determined whether or not the reception is successful. (Step S707). In the process of step S707, for example, whether or not the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether or not all the received commands have been received without omission, whether the contents of the symbol designation command and the variable category command are consistent, Whether or not the contents of the oral winning designation command and the stored memory number notification command are consistent is confirmed, and if any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful. In addition, when any one is denied, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred, and for example, when any two are denied, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S707 that the reception was successful (step S707; Yes), the previous variation category command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is checked (step S708), and the current It is determined whether or not the number of stored storages is “3” or “4” and the variation category up to the previous time is only non-reach loss (step S709). That is, in this embodiment, when there are two or three hold data whose variable display result is “non-reach loss”, the continuous notice effect is executed using the hold data.

  Note that if the number of reserved memories is a sufficient number for executing the continuous notice effect (for example, 2 or more), the continuous notice effect may be executed. For example, in the case of the number of reserved memories that can be notified of a series of effects other than the notice pattern in which the effect mode changes, such as a continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) of a transition pattern that is a prefetch notice pattern described later. A continuous notice effect may be executed. In this way, the overall execution frequency of the continuous notice effect can be improved.

  Further, when a pre-reading notice effect other than the stop symbol notice is executed, the continuous notice effect may be executed even when holding data whose variable display result is “non-reach lose” is included. In this case, since a reach may occur during the execution of the continuous notice effect or a “hit” may occur, an unexpected effect can be executed. When a continuous notice effect is to be executed when hold data with a variable display result of “non-reach lose” is included, for example, in variable display with reach, a continuous effect mode other than a stop symbol notice The notice effect may be selected. In this way, it is possible to execute the continuous notice effect regardless of the display result before the variable display to be prefetched is executed.

  For example, in the process of step S708, the number of data received before the latest variation category command and stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the variation category specified by the variation category command Read. In the process of step S709, whether or not the number of data is “3” or “4”, or only specifies a variation category corresponding to non-reach loss (variation category command C600) based on the reading result in step S708. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step S709 that the current number of pending storages is “3” or “4”, and the previous variation category is non-reach loss, Step S709; Yes), it is determined whether or not the prefetching notice effect is to be executed, and a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to the prefetching notice effect in the case of executing the prefetching notice effect (step S710).

  As an example, in the process of step S710, a prefetch notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice effect and the prefetch notice pattern. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the specification contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( The determination value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a plurality of prefetching notice patterns when the prefetching notice effect is executed, or the like. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S710, for example, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern may be decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, three types of “chance eye pattern”, “chance eye + background pattern”, and “transition pattern” are provided as the pre-reading notice pattern. Among the pre-reading notice patterns, the “chance eye pattern” is a chance for a continuous effect predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be noticed is executed. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to a stop symbol notice in which a decorative symbol to be configured stops.

  Among the pre-reading notice patterns, “chance eyes + background pattern” is a chance for continuous effects predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display to be noticed is executed. The decorative design constituting the eyes is stopped, the background image in the image display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the special background image is displayed until the variable display to be notified is executed. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to executing the background change notice.

  Among the pre-reading notice patterns, in the stop symbol notice based on the “transition pattern”, it corresponds to the execution of the pre-reading notice effect that changes to the chance eye + background change notice after the stop symbol notice that the chance eyes stop is executed. This is a look-ahead notice pattern. When this transition pattern is executed, the player can feel as if the “chance eye pattern” is switched to “chance eye + background pattern” on the way.

  As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, the rate at which the pre-reading notice effect is executed depending on whether the variation category is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”, The determination rate of the prefetch notice pattern is different. Here, the “variation category” is a result of variable display of a prefetch target to be performed in the future.

  Specifically, when the variation category is “Leach Loss”, the rate of execution of the pre-reading notice effect is higher than when it is “Non-Leach Loss”, and the variation category is “Big Bonus”. In the case of “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “accuracy / small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate. With such a setting, it is possible to notify that the variable display result becomes “big hit” or that the reach is executed by executing the pre-reading notice effect. If the variation category is “Accuracy / Small Hit”, “Accuracy” or substantial In order to prevent the player from being discouraged by becoming a “small hit” in which the game state does not change in addition to not being able to get a ball (prize ball), the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. Good.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice effect of “chance eye + background pattern” is executed, compared to the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice of “chance eye pattern” in which the chance eye stops among the pre-reading notice patterns is executed The higher the jackpot reliability and reach reliability.

  In addition, in the pre-reading notice pattern, the chance eyes stop and the background changes from the stop-design notice of the chance eye, compared to when the pre-reading notice effect of the "chance eye pattern" that stops the chance eye is executed. When the pre-reading notice effect of the “transition pattern” is executed, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability are higher.

  In this way, even when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability and reach reliability is executed, the chance eye stop with high hit reliability and reach reliability and change to background change notice (When “Transition Pattern” is selected), even if a stop symbol notice is executed that stops the chances with low jackpot reliability or reach reliability, the player is It is expected that the background image changes to a special background, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are higher when the prefetching notice effect of “chance eyes + background pattern” is executed than when the prefetching notice effect of “transition pattern” is executed. . With this setting, the player can expect the background to change at the same time as the chance stops, and when the chance stops and the background changes, the player can expect a big hit or reach. So you can have great expectations for stopping the chance. Even when only the chance is stopped, the background can be expected to change due to the next fluctuation, so that the player's expectation can be maintained more and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that when the game state is a big hit game state or a small hit game state, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. Whether the game state is a big hit game state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. Further, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, corresponding to whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

  On the other hand, even when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the pre-reading notice effect may be made executable. For example, after receiving a start winning command based on the occurrence of a start winning, when the number of executions of a round in the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”), the command is stored in the start winning received command buffer 194A. It may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed by reading the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the round. In this case, as a pre-reading notice effect, for example, an effect of a one-notification notification mode that definitely notifies that the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the end of the current big hit gaming state is executed. May be.

  Based on the determination by the process of step S710 shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not it is “no execution” in which the prefetch notice effect is not executed (step S711). At this time, if it is other than “no execution” (step S711; No), a setting for starting execution of the prefetching notice effect according to the determined prefetching notice pattern is performed (step S712). In step S712, a pre-read notice storage number is set as a count initial value in a pre-read notice execution count counter indicating the number of variable displays for executing the pre-read notice effect. The setting corresponding to the notice production being performed is performed. In addition, the prefetching advance notice pattern determined in step S710 and the prefetching notice effect control pattern corresponding to the current number of special figure hold storage are set.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. As already described, the pre-reading notice effect control patterns include “chance eye pattern”, “chance eye + background pattern”, and “transition pattern”. These patterns are categorized and defined more finely as shown in FIG.

  The “chance eye pattern” includes a prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 corresponding to the fact that the number of special figure hold memories when the prefetch notice storage is 3 and the special figure hold when the prefetch notice is decided. A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 corresponding to the number of memories being 4 is defined.

  “Chance eyes + background pattern” includes a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 corresponding to the fact that the number of special figure reservation storage when the pre-reading notice is determined is 3, and a special characteristic when the pre-reading notice is determined. A prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 corresponding to the figure holding memory number being 4 is defined.

  The “transition pattern” includes a prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 corresponding to the number of special figure hold memories when the prefetch notice storage is 3 and a special figure hold memory when the prefetch notice is decided. The pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP3-2 corresponding to the number being 4 is defined, and the SCP3-3 is similarly defined as the prefetching notice effect control pattern corresponding to the special figure holding memory number being 4. Has been. Here, the difference between the SCP 3-2 and the SCP 3-3 is whether the background change is performed at the second change or the third change. As shown in FIG. 21, each prefetch notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the effect contents executed in each variation after the start of the prefetch notice effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, in the “chance eye pattern”, “chance eye + background pattern”, and “transition pattern”, the pseudo continuous execution executed in the variable display of the target that is the start winning after the pre-reading notice effect. The production aspect of the production is different. Specifically, in the case of “chance eye pattern”, the “chicken” character is displayed as a pseudo-continuous pattern, and in the case of “chance eye + background pattern” and “transition pattern”, the character “pelican” is displayed. It will be displayed as a pseudo-continuous pattern. Thus, when a chance eye stop + background change is performed, a pseudo-continuous pattern different from that in the case of a chance eye stop is displayed, so that the player can have more expectation due to the background change. Note that the types of pseudo-continuous patterns may be different for “chance eyes + background pattern” and “transition pattern”.

  Furthermore, in the case of the present embodiment, a table of prefetching notice effect control patterns shown in FIG. 21 is stored in advance in the gaming machine (for example, the effect control board 12), and prefetching notice effect control is performed using this table. A pattern is determined. However, instead of using such a table, a pattern in which the chance eye is stopped and the background does not change or the background is changed and the background is changed at each change time until the target changes. It may be determined (for example, determined by random lottery). In addition, the type of pseudo-continuous pattern in the target variation may be determined before reaching the target (for example, random lottery), or determined at the start of target variation (for example, random lottery). May be.

  After executing the process of step S712, when it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed (step S703; Yes), when it is determined in step S704 that the pre-reading notice is being restricted ( (Step S704; Yes), when it is determined in Step S709 that the current reserved memory number is not “3” or “4”, or when it is determined that the previous variation category is not only non-reach loss (Step S709; No) Or, when it is determined as “No execution” in Step S711 (Step S711; Yes), the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first It is determined whether it is a 1 start opening winning designation command (step S713).

  When it is the first start opening prize designation command in step S713 (step S713; Yes), the special figure game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. Control to update the corresponding display part is performed (step S714). In step S714, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round white display). Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S713 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S713; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. Control is performed to update the display part corresponding to the newly put on hold (step S715). In step S715, control is performed to update the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal display mode (for example, a round blue display). Thereafter, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S707; No), the undetermined information is set corresponding to the latest command in the start command receiving command buffer 194A ( Step S731). For example, a storage area for undetermined information may be provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information for the buffer number corresponding to the latest command may be set to “1” (or ON state). .

  After the process of step S731, the display parts indicating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are respectively displayed as the common display at the time of the reserved display in the start winning memory display area 5H. The mode is changed to a mode (for example, round gray display), and the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved state is also displayed in the common non-normal display mode (step S732). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second If it is possible to identify the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, the hold display is updated in the normal display mode. Also good. The display mode at the time of abnormal is different from the normal display mode or special display mode by changing part or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display part, It is only necessary to be able to recognize in a recognizable manner that a failure has occurred. While only the display part corresponding to the newly reserved state is set as the display form at the time of non-normality, the display form in other display parts may not be changed.

  After executing the processing of step S732, for example, after setting the pre-reading notice restriction, such as setting the pre-reading notice restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the on state (step S733), the prefetching is performed. The notice determination process ends.

  In such a pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. The execution of the pre-reading notice effect can be restricted.

  In addition, when only the start opening prize designation command is missing, when only the reserved memory number notification command is missing, or when the starting entry prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command are not consistent, You may restrict | limit so that a prefetch notice effect may not be performed. That is, it is only necessary to be able to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory information that specifies whether the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, a part or all of the reserved memory information that specifies which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as a start opening prize designation command and a reserved memory number notification command, can be recognized. When it is missed, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed until the execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command that designates the determination result at the time of starting winning is recognized so as to be recognized, execution of variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is ended. Up to this point, the pre-reading notice effect may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading notice effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent, so that the player does not feel distrust.

  For example, when a part of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the determination result can be recognized by other determination result information, the prefetching notice effect based on the determination result is not executed. You may restrict | limit. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from multiple pieces of judgment result information such as symbol designation commands and variable category commands are not consistent, it is limited not to execute a pre-reading notice effect based on a judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information. May be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, You may restrict | limit so that the pre-reading notice effect based on generation | occurrence | production of the start prize (1st start prize) by the game ball having passed (entry) 1 start prize opening may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. .

  Therefore, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is started based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure before the end of the jackpot gaming state, and the prefetching notice effect is continuously executed even after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, the variable display can be continuously executed many times in a state where the hold data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held, and can be changed by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. The display result is “big hit”, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be remarkably improved because the game is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player.

  Therefore, by limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize when in the high base state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. It is possible to ensure sound gameability by preventing the player from recognizing the possibility.

  In addition to this, for example, when part or all of the reserved memory information such as the start opening prize designation command or the reserved memory count notification command is missed in the high base state, the determination such as the symbol designation command or the variable category command is performed. Even if the result information is normally received, it may be limited not to execute the prefetch notice effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, at least a part of the prefetch notice effect (for example, the prefetch notice effect with the lowest reliability, etc.) is executed when a part of the hold information such as the start opening prize designation command or the hold memory number notification command is missed. You may allow that. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  In addition, for example, when a part of determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it is permitted to execute at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability). May be. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  Or, for example, when judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, at least a part of the prefetching notice effect (for example, the prefetching notice effect having the lowest reliability) is executed. You may be allowed to do. As a result, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and to prevent the execution frequency of the pre-reading notice effect from being excessively reduced.

  After the prefetch notice determination process is executed in step S161 shown in FIG. 18, a prefetch notice restriction release setting process is executed (step S162). In the prefetching notice restriction release setting process, when prefetching notice restriction is restricted so that the prefetching notice effect is not executed, a process for releasing the restriction based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a prefetching notice effect being executed are performed. In response to the completion, a process for enabling execution of a new prefetch notice effect is executed. For example, when the pre-reading notice execution flag is on, every time the change starts, the value of the remaining notice counter is decremented by 1, and the remaining notice counter is 0. The pre-reading notice execution flag is reset to the off state. When the pre-reading notice restriction flag is in the on state, the start winning prize command stored effectively corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning prize receiving command buffer 194A. On the condition that all the orders and contents can be received correctly, the restriction that prevents the prefetching notice effect from being executed, for example, is cleared by clearing the prefetching notice restriction flag, for example. It should be noted that the restriction that prevents the pre-reading notice effect from being executed may be canceled on the condition that the pending storage in which the command is missed or the determination result is inconsistent is exhausted.

  After executing the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process in step S162 shown in FIG. 18, the following steps S170 to S177 are performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example. Select one of the processes to execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of 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. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

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

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

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 18 as the variable display start setting process. This flowchart is processing executed when the effect control CPU 120 starts variable display.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, 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 S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pre-reading execution flag is on (step S523a). The pre-reading execution flag is a flag that the effect control CPU 120 turns on when it is determined that the pre-reading notice is executed. If the pre-reading notice execution flag is OFF (step S523a; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-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 determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that, in the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the change symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, 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 production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; 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 S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (Step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit”, such as an open opening. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to a case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-2 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol constituting any one of a plurality of types of outcomes Determine the combination of symbols. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the outcome updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined outcome determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols constituting any of the outcomes by referring to. When either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, by executing the same processing as in step S525, the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is executed. What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the definite design which becomes.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative 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 any of the processes of Yes, S524, S525, S527, and S528 in step S523a, a prefetch advance notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution setting process. In the pre-reading notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601). If the pre-reading notice execution flag is off (step S601; No), the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the pre-reading notice execution flag is on (step S601; Yes), the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is decremented by 1 (step S602). Then, based on the value of the prefetching notice execution frequency counter and the prefetching notice effect control pattern set, settings for executing the prefetch notice effect are performed (step S603). In the process of step S603, setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. Further, in the case of the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for stopping the chance eyes, a process for determining which of the chance eyes shown in FIG. 24 is to be stopped may be executed. In FIG. 22, the process of step 523a may not be provided, and the chance may be determined by the process of step 603 instead of the non-reach combination determined in step S524. In such a case, the process of determining the stop symbol is duplicated.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 (step S604). If the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is not 0 (step S604; No), the prefetching notice execution setting process is terminated.

  If the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 (step S604; Yes), the prefetching notice execution flag is cleared to an off state (step S605). The case where the value of the prefetching notice execution number counter is 0 is a case where the current change is a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect, and the prefetching notice effect ends. Thereafter, the prefetch advance notice execution setting process is terminated.

  Here, the process of S603 will be described in detail. The chance item determined in S603 as the chance item for continuous performance includes one of the chance items CA1 to CA8 (displacement eyes) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24A, the shift symbol is a combination of numbers in which the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same number, and only the right symbol is shifted by one. Moreover, the chance item determined in S603 as the chance item for continuous performance includes one of the chance items CB1 to CB6 (order) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24B, the order is a combination of numbers.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the prefetching notice pattern and the big hit reliability in the shift and order. As shown in FIG. 25A, the occurrence rate of misalignment is higher when the look-ahead notice pattern is “chance eye + background pattern” or “transition pattern” than when the pre-reading notice pattern is “chance eye pattern”. Yes. Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, the appearance rate of the order is higher in the case of “chance eye pattern” than in the case of “chance eye + background pattern” or “transition pattern”. In addition, there is a higher probability of a big hit (hit hit reliability) when a stop symbol notice is executed that stops the order than when a stop symbol notice is executed that stops the misalignment. .

  In addition, when attention is paid to the case where the pre-reading notice pattern is the “transition pattern”, the shift rate with the low jackpot reliability has a higher appearance rate in the “transition pattern” than the order with the high jackpot reliability. . In other words, even when the misalignment with low reliability is stopped during the pre-reading continuous notice effect, the “transition pattern” is often selected. In this way, by giving a change to the transition pattern between the misalignment and the order, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance has stopped each time the stop symbol notice is executed. The interest of will improve. In addition, even when the misalignment with a low jackpot reliability is stopped, the transition pattern with a background change is high, so that even when the expectation is low, the next prefetch notice can be expected.

  Note that the chances such as misalignment and order are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 24A and 24B, and may be a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other. For example, the chance in FIG. 24A is an arbitrary combination of even numbers that are normal symbols (non-probable variation), or the chance in FIG. 24B is an arbitrary combination of odd numbers that are probabilistic variations. Also good. By doing in this way, it becomes easy for the player to recognize which chance is the chance.

  After executing the pre-reading notice execution setting process in step S535, the presence / absence of execution of the special effect and the special effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the special effect in the case of execution are determined (step S529).

  Specific examples of the plurality of processes executed in step S529 are shown in FIGS. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the special effect pattern determination process, and FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the pseudo continuous notice determination process.

  The presence / absence and type of the special effect are determined by the special effect pattern determination process shown in FIG. In the special effect pattern determination process, first, it is determined whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect (step SA10). When the continuous notice effect is executed (step SA10; Yes), the presence / absence and type of the special effect using the special effect pattern determination table corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern when there is a continuous notice shown in FIG. Is determined. When the continuous notice effect is not executed (step SA10; No), the special effect pattern determination table corresponding to the variable display result when there is no continuous notice effect shown in FIG. 27A is used. Existence and type are determined.

  In the special effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (to be compared with a random value for determining the special effect type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the change pattern specified from the change pattern designation command, etc. The determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the special effect is not executed, a plurality of special effect patterns when the special effect is executed, or the like. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the special effect pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the special effect and the special effect pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, the presence / absence of the special effect and the special effect pattern may be determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 27A, the special effect pattern depends on whether the special effect pattern corresponds to “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The presence / absence and special performance pattern decision rates are different.

  Specifically, when the variation pattern is “Leach Loss”, the ratio of the special performance (the ratio determined other than “No notice execution”) is higher than the case of “Non-Leach Loss”. When the variation pattern is “big hit”, the ratio of executing the special effect is higher than when the “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “small hit”. In each special effect pattern, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit” is high in the order of “character notice”, “step-up notice”, and “operation notice”. With such a setting, it is possible to notify and suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed by executing the special effect.

  In this embodiment, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the presence / absence of the special effect and the special effect pattern are determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Specifically, when the pre-reading notice pattern is a “transition pattern”, the ratio of the special presentation of “operation notice” being higher than “character notice” or “step-up notice”. In addition, the special effect of “operation advance notice” is selected more frequently in the case of “chance eye + background pattern” or “transition pattern” than in the case where the prefetch advance notice pattern is “chance eye pattern”. In such a case, the player can easily recognize the possibility of transition to a special pre-reading notice effect accompanied by a background change according to the mode of the special effect, so when the special effect occurs, pay attention to that mode. As a result, the interest of the game is improved. In addition, even when only the chance stops due to the first change of the continuous notice effect, when the special notice of the operation notice is executed, the prefetch notice effect of the “transition pattern” with high reliability is subsequently selected. Since the possibility increases, it becomes possible to expect the subsequent display result, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In the special effect of “character notice”, an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols.

  In the special effect of “step-up notice”, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, by an effect display in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. An effect operation may be performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the special effect of “step-up notice”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the special effect may be terminated without being switched. In addition, in the special effect of “step-up notice”, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect mode is changed in multiple stages (step-up) by, for example, an effect operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types according to a predetermined order. ) May be performed. Note that in the “step-up notice” during the fluctuating notice effect, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation mode, the effect operation in the notice effect is terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. You may make it happen.

  In the special effect of “operation advance notice”, for example, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is changed in response to the push button 31B being pressed by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Or, changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the production operation is changed. As an example, in the special effect of “operation advance notice”, a predetermined effect operation serving as an operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of decorative symbols. The operation promotion effect is such that, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby prompting the player to press the push button 31B. A production operation may be performed. The special effect of “operation advance notice” is not limited to the push operation of the push button 31B, but may be an operation of operating the stick controller 31A. When the stick controller 31A is operated, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A in a predetermined operation mode may be displayed.

  Also, in the process of step S529, the presence / absence, the number of times, and the type of pseudo-continuous are determined by the pseudo-continuous notice determination process shown in FIG. In the quasi-continuous notice determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is at the start of fluctuation after all the prefetch notices are completed (step SA20). If it is not at the time of starting the fluctuation after all the prefetch notices are finished (step SA20; No), the pseudo continuous notice determination process is finished. When it is the time of the start of fluctuation after all the pre-reading notices have ended (step SA20; Yes), the presence / absence, number of times of pseudo-continuous notices, The type is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the change of the target after all the prefetching notices are finished, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous number and the selection ratio of the number differ according to the prefetching notice pattern. For example, in the “chance eye pattern”, the number of pseudo-continuous times is 0, that is, the selection ratio of no pseudo-continuous is higher than “chance eye + background pattern” and “transition pattern”. On the other hand, in the “chance eye + background pattern” and “transition pattern”, the selection rate of three pseudo-continuous times is high. The type of pseudo-continuous symbol is determined based on the look-ahead notice pattern. When the “chance eye pattern” is selected, the symbol “chicken” is selected and “chance eye + When “background pattern” or “transition pattern” is selected, the symbol “pelican” is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the present embodiment, it is determined that pseudo-runs are generated at a predetermined rate even when the pre-reading notice is not given due to the change before the target change (no pre-reading notice). . Such a determination is determined by the effect control CPU 120 that the change to be started this time is not the change of the target after all the prefetching notices are finished, and is not the change of the prefetching notices toward the target. It is executed when

  As shown in FIG. 29, in such a variation, the rate of occurrence of the pseudo-ream once is 15%, the rate of occurrence of 2 times is 8%, and the rate of occurrence of 3 times is 2%. In this way, there is no change in the pre-reading effect, and there is a case where a pseudo-run occurs suddenly due to a change in the target. .

  Also, as shown in the figure, the pseudo-continuous symbol (temporary stop symbol) when the pre-reading notice is not made due to the change before the target change is derived and displayed as a display result instead of chicken or pelican. It is a normal design. For this reason, the player can determine whether or not the current variation is a variation with a high expectation degree of jackpot after the pre-reading notice based on the pseudo-continuous design.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 30, the larger the number of pseudo-continuations, the higher the big hit reliability, and the highest number of pseudo-continuations is 3. In other words, if “chance eyes + background pattern” or “transition pattern” is displayed in the pre-reading notice, the number of pseudo-reams tends to increase in the target variation, and the greater the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the probability of a big hit The player can be made to feel like this. The “transition pattern” is a pattern that makes the player feel as if the “chance eye pattern” is switched to the “chance eye + background pattern”. While starting to discourage the player, it is possible to switch to “chance eyes + background pattern” on the way and improve the player's expectation from the middle. Also, even when a “chance eye pattern” with a high ratio of pseudo-ream is selected, the player has the possibility of a chance eye stop + a background change pre-ahead notice from the chance eye stop pre-read notice. So you can have an expectation to stop the chance eye. Further, when the “chance eye pattern” is selected, the reliability of the jackpot increases as the number of pseudo-reams increases, so that the player can pay attention to the pseudo-reams, and the interest of the game is improved.

  After executing the process of step S529, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, setting for executing an effect different from the pre-reading notice effect and the changing notice effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a predetermined timing at the start or during execution of variable display. Among the effects of the aspect and the effects of the aspect in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 or the like shines, the variable display result becomes “big hit” by executing the effect of a predetermined aspect including a part or all of it. An effect of a one-shot notification mode in which this is immediately notified (definitely notified) may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect of a predetermined mode such as an effect of a mode in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, for example, when a setting for executing a special effect for character notice is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S531, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532). . Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531, to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Next, a time chart in each prefetch notice pattern will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the “chance eye pattern”, “chance eye + background pattern”, and “transition pattern” shown in FIG. 29 are respectively represented by “normal continuous effect” in FIG. 31A and FIG. 31B. The “special continuous effect” in FIG. 31 and the “transition pattern” in FIG.

  First, the “chance eye pattern” will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 31 (a), as a normal continuous performance (“chance eye pattern”), when a notice that the pseudo-continuous pattern stops after the pre-reading pattern of chance eye stop is repeated, variable display (decoration) The change and stop of the symbol are performed as follows according to the number of reserved memories.

  First, when the number of reserved memories decreases from four to three, the first variation of the normal continuous production is started, and the chance is stopped when the variable display is stopped. Thereafter, when the number of reserved memories decreases from 3 to 2, the second fluctuation is started, and the second chance is stopped when the variable display is stopped. Further, when the number of reserved memories decreases from two to one, the third change is started, and the third chance is stopped when the variable display is stopped. After that, when the number of reserved memories decreases from 1 to 0 and reaches the time of target change, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is stopped a predetermined number of times during the variable change of the target. In this figure, an example of temporary stopping twice in a pseudo-continuous manner is shown. In addition, a reach effect is performed after the pseudo-continuous effect of two temporary stops.

  Next, “chance eyes + background pattern” will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 31B, as a special continuous performance (“chance eye + background pattern”), a notice is given that the pseudo-continuous pattern stops after the chance eye stop + background change look-ahead pattern is repeated. The change and stop of the variable display (decorative symbol) are performed as follows according to the number of reserved memories. First, when the number of reserved memories decreases from four to three, the first variation of a special continuous production is started, and the background is changed as the chance eyes are stopped when the variable display is stopped. Thereafter, when the number of reserved memories decreases from 3 to 2, the second fluctuation is started, and the second chance is stopped and the background change is continued when the variable display is stopped. Further, when the number of reserved memories decreases from two to one, the third change is started, and the third chance is stopped and the background change is continued when the variable display is stopped. After that, when the number of reserved memories decreases from 1 to 0 and reaches the time of target change, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is stopped a predetermined number of times during the variable change of the target. The background change continues even when the target changes. In this figure, an example of temporary stopping twice in a pseudo-continuous manner is shown. In addition, a reach effect is performed after the pseudo-continuous effect of two temporary stops.

  Next, the “migration pattern” will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when the transition pattern is executed as the pre-reading notice pattern, the normal continuous effect in which the chance eye stops is shifted to a special continuous effect with the chance eye stop + background change. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories decreases from four to three, the first variation of the normal continuous production is started, and the chance is stopped when the variable display is stopped. Thereafter, when the number of reserved memories decreases from 3 to 2, the second fluctuation is started, and the second chance is stopped when the variable display is stopped. Then, when the number of reserved memories decreases from two to one, the third change is started.

  At this time, the background changes at any timing from t1 to t4 as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the big hit reliability at which the target variation is a big hit differs depending on the background change timing. This point will be described later with reference to FIG. After that, when the number of reserved memories decreases from 1 to 0 and reaches the time of target change, a pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and the pseudo-continuous pattern is stopped a predetermined number of times during the variable change of the target. In this figure, an example of temporary stopping twice in a pseudo-continuous manner is shown. In addition, a reach effect is performed after the pseudo-continuous effect of two temporary stops.

  In this example, there are a plurality of background change timings only in the transition pattern, but there are also a plurality of scene change timings in the case of the special continuous effect shown in FIG. You may do it.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the background change timing and the jackpot reliability in the transition pattern. As shown in this figure, the big hit reliability is higher at the timing t2 during the fluctuation than the timing t1 at the start of the fluctuation, is higher at the timing t3 when the fluctuation is stopped than the timing t2 during the fluctuation, and is moving. The background change timing is selected so that the timing t4 at the time when the variable stop is higher than the timing t3. This selection is performed by the effect control CPU 120 according to the display result of the variable display notified from the main board 11 by a command. In particular, at the timing t4 accompanied by the background change after the change is stopped, the big hit reliability is 100%, so the big hit is determined.

  In this way, by making multiple timings of background change easier, the player can expect that the background change may occur due to fluctuations after the chance stop, and the expectation is the background change timing. The slower it is, the longer it can be kept. Note that the difference between a normal continuous effect and a special continuous effect is whether or not there is a background change, and the continuous effect is an effect including a pseudo-continuous effect.

  Next, the relationship between the prefetch notice pattern and the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As already described, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the state changes to a high base state in which both the short-time control and the high opening control are performed and a low base state (normal state) in which those controls are not performed. When determining the prefetching notice pattern, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the gaming state is the normal state or the low base state, and based on the judgment result, the prefetching notice pattern is shown in the table shown in FIG. Select a distribution rate.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the selection rate of the “chance eye pattern” is 10% in the normal state (normal state) and 70% in the high base state (high base state). The selection rate of “chance eyes + background pattern” is 30% in the normal state (normal state) and 20% in the high base state (high base state). The selection rate of the “migration pattern” is 60% in the normal state (normal state) and 10% in the high base state (high base state).

  As described above, the ratio of the “transition pattern” is higher in the normal time (low base time) than in the high base time. By setting such a distribution rate, the “transition pattern” is selected at the time of high base, and the effect with the chance eye stop + background change becomes cluttered from the chance eye stop, and the effect of the background change is recognized by the player. It can be prevented from becoming difficult.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the chance eye pattern notice is executed. FIG. 34A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed. Assume that it is decided to execute the eye pattern. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 shown in FIG. 21 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the variation at that time is completed, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next variation. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 34 (C) and (D), for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped. Here, which chance B to stop is determined in step S535 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the prefetching notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 34E and 34F, for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2 · 3 · 4”) stops.

  Thereafter, the third change (target change) after the pre-reading notice effect is started is started in FIG. 34 (G), and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (H), the decoration pattern display of “medium” is displayed. In the area 5C, the “chicken” pseudo-continuous pattern 5GA temporarily stops. This pseudo continuous notice is determined in SA21 of FIG. In this example, when the pre-reading notice pattern is a “chance eye pattern”, the number of pseudo consecutive times is determined to be one.

  Subsequently, in the change after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect, the change according to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 34 (I) to (K), reach is made after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. .

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the “chance eye pattern”, the possibility of a big hit or reach is announced by stopping a predetermined chance eye over a plurality of fluctuations. Can do.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of “chance eye + background pattern” is executed. FIG. 35A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the decorative symbols is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute “chance eye + background pattern”. Since the number of reserved storage is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 21 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), when the change at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. The first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started is started as shown in FIG. 35 (C), and then, for example, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”). Stops. At the same time or after a predetermined timing, the background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image having a day motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). Which chance eye CB1 to stop here is determined in step S535 in FIG. 22 (see FIG. 24 for the types of chance eyes). In addition, in the state of FIG. 35C that is changing at the time of background change, an effect of notifying some background change (for example, a character notice or button notice) may be performed.

  Then, the second fluctuation after the pre-reading notice effect is started is started as shown in FIG. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2 · 3 · 4”) stops. At this time, the background change at night, which is different from the normal background at night, is continued.

  Thereafter, the third change (target change) after the prefetch notice effect is started is started as shown in FIG. After that, as shown in FIG. 35H, the “pelican” pseudo-continuous symbol 5GB temporarily stops in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. This pseudo continuous notice is determined in SA21 of FIG. In this example, when the pre-reading notice pattern is “chance eye + background pattern”, the number of pseudo consecutive times is determined to be one.

  Subsequently, in the variation after the end of the pseudo-continuous production, the variation of the target is executed. Here, in response to the target having a big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 35 (I) to (K), reach is made after the variation starts, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are displayed. Stop.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of “chance eyes + background pattern”, the chance eyes determined in advance over a plurality of fluctuations are stopped, and a special background image different from the normal is obtained, so that the big hit The possibility of becoming or the possibility of reaching can be foretold.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the “transition pattern” is executed. FIG. 36A shows the image display device 5 in which the variation of the decorative symbol is executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 19 is executed. It is assumed that it is decided to execute the “migration pattern”. Since the number of reserved storage is 4 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP3-3 shown in FIG. 21 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), when the change at that time is finished, the pre-reading notice effect is started from the next change. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 36C and 36D, for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped. Further, in the second fluctuation, as shown in FIGS. 36E and 36F, for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped and the background image in the image display device 5 is daytime. It changes from an image with a motif (normal background image) to a background image with a night motif (special background image). Here, which chance chance to stop is determined in step S535 in FIG. In addition, in the state shown in FIG. 36 (E) that is changing at the time of background change, an effect of notifying some background change (for example, a character notice or button notice) may be performed. Also, the chance to stop for the first time is a shift such as CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”), and the chance to stop for the second time is an order like CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”). It is good. Further, the misalignment may continue twice.

  In addition, combinations of the types of chances of stopping until the target (displacement, order), for example, “displacement → order of displacement → order of order”, “position of difference → order of order → order of order”, and “order of order” Depending on the difference between the order and the order, the combination of the types of chances to stop by the target (displacement, order) so that the expectation for the occurrence of big hits or probable big hits varies. May be determined in advance.

  Then, in the third change after the pre-reading notice effect is started, for example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (G) and (H), the chance eye CB2 (“2 · 3 · 4”) stops. At this time, the background change at night, which is different from the normal background at night, is continued.

  Thereafter, in the fourth change (target change) after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 36 (I) and (J), “Pelican” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. The pseudo-continuous symbol 5GB temporarily stops. This pseudo continuous notice is determined in SA21 of FIG. In this example, when the pre-reading notice pattern is “transition pattern”, the number of times of pseudo-continuous is determined to be one.

  Subsequently, in the change after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect, the change according to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 36 (K) to (M), reach is made after the variation starts, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. .

  As shown in FIGS. 34 to 36, the pseudo-continuous symbol is a special symbol that is not included in the variation of a normal ornament symbol. In the present embodiment, “left”, “middle”, and “right” ornaments are used. Of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped at the center 5C. In this manner, by distinguishing the pseudo-continuous symbols from the normal decorative symbols, it becomes possible for the player to easily recognize the occurrence of the pseudo-continuous symbols. The pseudo-continuous pattern is different between the “chance eye pattern”, “chance eye + background pattern”, and “transition pattern”. That is, in the variation pattern in which the background is changed, the pseudo-continuous pattern becomes special, and the player can expect to continue the number of pseudo-continuous times.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that a pseudo-ream will occur due to variable fluctuation of the target after the pre-reading notice effect. However, when there is no pre-reading notice and the target variable fluctuation occurs suddenly. In addition, the pseudo-continuous production may be started. In such a case, a symbol different from the pseudo-continuous symbol when there is a pre-reading notice may be displayed, or a normal symbol may be used. As described above, the expectation of the player when there is a pre-reading notice can be further improved by changing the mode of the pseudo-continuous pattern with and without the pre-reading notice.

  In addition, the “variable display effect” of “pseudo-continuous” is “Left”, “Medium”, “Right” 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. An effect display in which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous variation) in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. However, the number of pseudo continuous operations may be four or more. In the present embodiment, the reach effect is performed after the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in the variable display of the target. As this reach production, a plurality of types of reach production according to the big hit expectation degree may be prepared in advance. Furthermore, a reach effect with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot may be selected as the number of pseudo-continuations in the variable display of the target increases. It is conceivable that the selection of the reach effect is performed by the effect control CPU 120, for example. In this way, as the number of pseudo-continuations increases, a highly reliable reach effect is performed. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the pseudo-continuous production, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in the prefetching notice effect of the “transition pattern”, the prefetching notice that the chance eyes stop is changed to the prefetching notice of a special background image that is different from the normal, as the chance eyes stop. It is possible to foresee the possibility of being a big hit or the possibility of reaching from the aspect.

  If the chance eye + background change notice is not executed after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye stops is executed, the reliability of the big hit is the lowest in the pre-read notice announcement, but the chance eye When the chance eye + background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice to be stopped is executed, the jackpot reliability is increased. In this way, by providing a “transition pattern” that changes from an effect mode indicating that the reliability is low to an effect mode indicating that the reliability is high, a pre-reading notice effect of a pattern with low reliability is executed. Even if it exists, a player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of a game improves.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined when a winning occurs (at the time of starting winning), and the mode of the pseudo-continuous effect is determined at the start of variation. That is, the effect of the prefetch notice pattern is determined in the process of determining the presence or absence of the prefetch notice and the prefetch notice pattern in step S710 performed in the prefetch notice determination process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, it is determined in the changing notice effect determination process in step S529 (pseudo continuous notice determination process in FIG. 28).

  Here, if the mode of the pseudo-continuous effect is determined at the time of winning the start, the information of the pseudo-continuous effect must be held until the target variable display order comes, and management may become troublesome.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, whether or not a background change is involved (whether a normal background image or a special background image) is performed by performing the pseudo-continuous effect mode at the start of target fluctuation, that is, the prefetching notice pattern. Since it can be determined at the start of the change depending on the type (pseudo continuous notice determination table corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern in FIG. 29), it is not necessary to carry over the processing, and it is possible to prevent troublesome management.

  In addition, since the processing timings of the determination of the pre-reading notice effect mode and the determination of the pseudo-continuous effect mode are different in this way, the possibility of processing failure such that both processes overlap and the process is not executed is reduced. can do.

  It should be noted that the pseudo continuous effect mode is determined in the pseudo continuous notice determination process shown in FIG. 28, and at that time, the pseudo continuous notice determination table corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern in FIG. 29 is used. Here, although the case where the kind of pseudo | simulation continuous symbol was decided uniquely by the prefetching notice pattern was shown, you may make it not necessarily become 100% at a fixed ratio. For example, in the case of “chance eye pattern”, 95% may be a chicken symbol, but 5% may be a “pelican” symbol. Further, the number of types of pseudo-continuous symbols may be increased to a plurality, and the pseudo-continuous symbols may be selected from a plurality of types according to the number of times of pseudo-continuous and the prefetching notice pattern.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, even when a normal continuous production with a low jackpot reliability is started, a special continuous production with a high jackpot reliability is obtained depending on the mode during the continuous production. Since there is a case of shifting, it is possible to make the player have expectations for the next fluctuation, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, since the pseudo-continuous design is a design that is not included in the normal performance, the player can easily recognize the execution of the pseudo-continuous performance.

  In addition, the mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined at the time of winning a prize, the mode of the pseudo-continuous effect is performed at the start of fluctuation, and the process of determining the mode of the pre-reading notice effect and determining the mode of the pseudo-continuous effect Since the timings are different, it is possible to reduce the possibility of a process failure such that both processes overlap and the process is not executed.

  Also, in this embodiment, the transition pattern is selected more frequently when the special effect of the operation notice is executed compared to the character notice or step-up notice. In such a case, the player can easily recognize the possibility of transition to a special pre-reading notice effect accompanied by a change in background depending on the mode of the special effect.

  Further, the rate of change to the transition pattern differs depending on whether the chance is a shift or an order. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, even when the misalignment with a low jackpot reliability is stopped, the transition pattern with a background change is high, so that even when the expectation is low, the next prefetch notice can be expected.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of background change timing, and the jackpot reliability is higher at the end of the change than at the start of the change. In this way, by making multiple timings of background change easier, the player can expect that the background change may occur due to fluctuations after the chance stop, and the expectation is the background change timing. The slower it is, the longer it can be kept.

  Further, in the pre-reading notice determination process, when it is determined in step S707 that the command at the start winning prize cannot be normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed. . Thus, for example, when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information for specifying that the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has been recognized cannot be normally received. Therefore, it is possible to limit the execution of the prefetching notice effect, and it is possible to prevent the prefetching notice effect from being executed based on information with low credibility.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming state control unit that controls a gaming state, and a variable display control unit that controls display of the variable display device based on a command transmitted from the gaming state control unit. including. The game control means acquires lottery information used for random lottery for specifying the display result of the variable display device on condition that a ball enters the starting area, and stores it as hold information. The game control means transmits information relating to the display result of the variable display device based on the hold information to the variable display control means as the command.

  The variable display control means includes a notice effect execution means for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information is executed, and a variable display based on the hold information. Re-variable display execution means for executing re-variable display for temporarily restarting variable display after temporarily stopping the identification information before deriving and displaying the result. The re-variable display execution means includes re-variable display number determination means for determining the number of re-variable display at different ratios depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display device is the specific display result. Further, the re-variable display execution means determines a temporary stop mode for temporarily stopping the re-variable display at a different rate depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display device is the specific display result. A mode determination means is included.

  (2) The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, as a prefetching notice effect pattern (prefetching notice pattern), the image display device 5 has a predetermined chance in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays. The “chance eye pattern”, which is a look-ahead notice pattern in which the eyes stop, and the background image on the display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the special display is executed until the variable display subject to the notice is executed. The background image in the display device 5 is normally displayed after the “chance eye + background pattern”, which is a pre-reading notice pattern in which the chance eye is stopped as well as the background image, and the chance eye predetermined in the image display device 5 is stopped. The background image changes from the background image to a special background image, and the special background image is displayed until the variable display subject to notice is executed. Eyes is a look-ahead notice a pattern to be stopped as "migration pattern", was provided.

  The pattern of the prefetching notice effect is not limited to these, and a pattern of the prefetching notice effect other than these may be provided. For example, as a look-ahead notice pattern of a look-ahead notice effect executed over four fluctuations, the shift is stopped at the first fluctuation, the order is stopped at the second fluctuation, and the order is stopped at the third fluctuation. May stop, and the background image changes to a special background image, and in the fourth change, the change may be continuously executed in the special background image. By providing such a pre-reading notice pattern, it is possible to produce an effect in which the jackpot reliability is stepped up step by step, allowing the player to pay attention to changes in the production mode, and improving the fun of the game To do.

  (3) In the above embodiment, by determining the pre-reading notice pattern, the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect that is executed over a plurality of changes is determined. It is only necessary that the control for executing the same pre-reading notice effect is performed, and the method for determining the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to the method of the above embodiment.

  For example, in a plurality of fluctuations until a fluctuation (target fluctuation) that is a target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, which of the production modes is selected based on a display result or a fluctuation category of the fluctuation that is a target of the prefetching notice effect. Whether to perform the pre-reading notice effect may be determined for each change. Specifically, when the display result of the variation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is “big hit”, it is only necessary that the prefetching notice effect in the production mode with higher jackpot reliability is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to store the effect mode in the previous variation so that the pre-reading notice effect of the effect mode having a lower jackpot reliability than the effect mode of the previous variation is not executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that an effect that a big hit reliability falls as a prefetch notice effect (continuous effect) progresses.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice pattern is a “transition pattern”, the variation category of the target that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is any one of “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, and “big hit”. The background change timing (for example, t1 to t4 shown in FIG. 31) may be determined at a different rate depending on the above.

  Further, when the target variation category is “big hit” and the transition pattern is selected as the prefetching notice pattern, the background change timing is “at the end of change” at t3 in t1 to t4 in FIG. It may be easy to be determined. With such a setting, the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the fluctuation in the pre-reading notice of “chance eye + background pattern” is the other than that, for example, the big hit reliability when the fluctuation starts Higher than the degree. As a result, even if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player can expect the background image to change at the end of the change and increase the jackpot reliability. Can be increased.

  Or, conversely, when the transition pattern is selected as the pre-reading notice pattern when the target variation category is “big hit”, the background change timing is “change start” of t1 in t1 to t4 in FIG. It may be easy to be determined as “time”. In this way, the player can have a sense of expectation for the big hit at an early stage, and the player can be noticed at the start of the fluctuation.

  Alternatively, when the transition pattern is selected as the prefetching notice pattern regardless of the target variation category, the background change timing is easily determined as “at the start of change” at t1 in t1 to t4 in FIG. May be.

  The change timing of the background image is determined only when the prefetching advance notice pattern is a transition pattern. However, the change timing of the background image is also shown when the prefetching advance notice is “chance eye + background pattern”. You may make it determine from t1-t4 of 31.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the explanation was given using the gap and the order as the chance in the case of the pre-reading notice effect. A predetermined combination that can distinguish each of the combinations (6, 3, 4) such as “G” may be used as a chance. In addition, we explained that the shift rate to the “transition pattern” is different between the shift and the order, but the probability change control may be performed after the target change in the shift and the order (probability change expectation) The degree of expectation of the latent probability change may be different.

  Here, the latent probability change is a gaming state in which the player cannot specify or it is difficult to specify that the probability variation control is being performed. For example, the latent probability change can be generated by controlling the gaming state so as to improve only the big hit probability and not perform the time reduction control (time reduction control).

  (5) Further, the ratio of whether or not the pseudo-ream is executed in the variable display of the target may be different depending on whether the target variable display result is determined to be “reach lose” or “big hit”. . Further, depending on whether the target variable display result is determined to be “reach lose” or “big hit”, the number of temporary stops when executing the quasi-continuous with the variable display of the target may be different. You may make it the selection rate of the frequency | count of a stop differ.

  Specifically, when the target variable display result is “big hit”, the rate at which the pseudo-ream is executed may be higher than when the target variable display result is “reach lose”. Conceivable. By doing so, it is possible to notify and suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” by executing the pseudo-continuous effect.

  (6) Also, the special effects “character notice”, “step-up notice”, and “operation notice” may be executed at different timings from the start of change to the end of change. Specifically, the execution timing of “operation notice” may be the earliest, and the execution timing of “character notice” may be the latest. In such a case, it is possible to make the big hit reliability different depending on the execution timing as well as the effect mode of the special effect. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect of the “chance eye pattern” is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is executed according to the execution timing of the special effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the target for which the degree of expectation is different between the order and the shift in the pre-reading notice effect is set to be a promising big hit with probability variation even in the big hit, while the special effect pattern as the pre-reading notice effect is a character notice or a step-up notice An object whose expectation varies depending on whether it is an advance notice or an operation advance notice may be a big hit (including a probable big hit and a normal big hit).

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, there are two types of medium symbols that are temporarily stopped during the pseudo-continuous notice, one of which is pelican and chicken, and one of them is continuously stopped at each temporary stop stage. However, the temporary stop symbol may be changed at every temporary stop during the pseudo-continuous notice. In this case, the pseudo-continuous symbols to be temporarily stopped may be three or more types instead of the two types of pelican and chicken, and the temporary stop symbols may be determined from among these three or more types of symbols. In this case, the type of pseudo-continuous symbol to be temporarily stopped may be determined so that the type of pseudo-continuous symbol and the expected degree of jackpot are related.

  (8) In the stop symbol notice of the above embodiment, the character image such as “chicken” or “pelican” is stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C of the image display device 5. As long as a special symbol for a continuous notice effect different from a normally used ornament symbol stops at least in a part of the ornament symbol display area, the position is not limited to “medium”. For example, a combination of “left” for the first time, “middle” for the second time, “right” for the third time after the third change may be used.

  (9) The character image may not be stopped, and a predetermined combination of decorative symbols may be stopped. In this case, it is preferable that the combination is different from the chance symbol that stops at the pre-reading notice. And, with pre-reading notice effect and pseudo-continuous effect, the effect of outputting sound, the effect of lighting the lamp, the effect of making the decorative symbol perform a special operation, the effect of adding a special effect to the decorative symbol, the display other than the decorative symbol You may make it differ by the production | presentation, the production | generation which operates the movable object for production | presentation provided in the game area, the production | presentation that a character passes in front of the stopped symbol, the production | combination which combined these, etc.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the target variable display result is a big hit when the chance to stop during the pre-reading notice before the variable display of the target is forward rather than the case where the target is shifted. High reliability. On the other hand, the rate of transition from a pattern in which the chance stops but the background does not change to a pattern in which the chance stops and the background changes also occurs when the chance to stop in the former pattern is shifted. Higher than the eyes.

  However, on the contrary, when a symbol with high jackpot reliability (order) stops as a chance, the symbol with a low jackpot reliability (displacement) stops after a chance. Alternatively, the ratio of shifting to a pattern accompanied by a background change may be increased. By doing so, the player can expect to develop a production with a background change with higher reliability when the highly reliable pattern (order) stops. The interest of will improve.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the pre-fetching notice pattern has a higher chance of hitting than the “transition pattern” in the “chance eye + background pattern” (see FIG. 20). Conversely, the “transition pattern” may be higher in jackpot reliability than the “chance eye + background pattern”. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to improve the player's expectation when only the chance eye stops due to the first change in the pre-reading notice, and when the transition is made to the effect accompanied by the background change.

  (12) In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 31, the transition timing of the background change is assumed to be the start of change, during change, during change stop, after change stop, It is not limited to these cases. Further, the transition timing is not limited to four of t1 to t4 shown in FIG. For example, in the case where the 1st to 3rd symbols in the left, right, and middle are sequentially stopped (for example, in the order of left, right, and middle), when the 1st symbol is stopped or the 2nd symbol is stopped It is also possible to cause a background change when it is done. Alternatively, it may be performed only at two timings, such as when the change starts and when the change ends.

  (13) In the present embodiment, the reliability with which the variable display result of the target is a big hit is varied depending on the background change during the pre-reading notice. However, instead of this, the degree of expectation that the variable display result of the target will change with the background change during the pre-reading notice may be made different, or the number of rounds given in the big hit state when the big hit occurs You may make it suggest the difference. Or you may make it suggest the difference in the number of times after the big hit. In addition, the expectation of the latent probability change may be improved by the background change during the pre-reading notice, or the occurrence rate of the reach having a high hit reliability may be improved.

  In addition, the reach reliability (reliability for each reach type) that occurs in the variable display of the target due to the background change during the pre-reading notice, and the hit type that occurs in the variable display of the target (big hit, small hit, probability variable big hit, normal big hit) It is possible to notify and suggest whether it will be.

  (14) Further, the background change may be generated in the variable display of the target without being generated in the pre-reading notice. That is, the chance eye pattern (no background change) may be executed in the pre-reading notice effect, and the background change may be developed in the pseudo-continuous effect during the variable display of the target. In this way, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the background change until the target changes.

  (15) Further, in the present embodiment, character notice, step-up notice, and operation notice are exemplified as the types of special effects that suggest the display result of the identification information. However, the special effect pattern is not limited to that of the above embodiment, and a similar special effect may have a plurality of patterns. For example, it can be considered that there are a plurality of patterns even in the case of a similar step-up notice. The plurality of patterns are, for example, “a pattern that steps up from the first mode to the second mode, and further steps up from the second mode to the third mode” and “steps up from the first mode to the second mode, “A pattern that does not step up from the second mode to the third mode” and “a pattern that does not step up to the second mode while remaining in the first mode”. Moreover, it is good also as a thing in which the big hit reliability of a target changes in such a some pattern. Further, there may be an operation advance notice other than the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, or the prefetch notice pattern may be changed or the jackpot reliability may be changed.

  (16) As a pre-reading notice effect, a memory notice may be performed. The memory notice is a notice that suggests to the player that the variable display result of the target may be a big hit using the hold memory display. For example, if the fourth of the four reserved memories is the target, the image corresponding to the fourth reserved memory among the four reserved memories arranged side by side is displayed in a different manner from the normal display. This suggests that the reserved memory may be a big hit. Specifically, the normal reserved storage image is the normal display mode (○ shape), and the target stored memory image that suggests the big hit is the strong notice display mode (☆ shape) or weak notice display corresponding to the difference in the jackpot reliability Display in the form (Δ shape).

  When such a memory notice is adopted as the pre-read notice effect, the chance eyes described in the above embodiment may be adopted together, or the chance eyes may not be adopted. When the chance eyes are not adopted, the function of the chance eyes described in the above embodiment may be exhibited in the target storage image as the memory notice. In other words, the strong notice display mode (☆ shape) may be adopted instead of the order, and the weak notice display mode (Δ shape) may be adopted instead of the misalignment.

  In this case, the second mode (strong warning display mode (☆ shape)) is displayed rather than the case where the first mode (weak warning display mode (△ shape)) of the plurality of types of first warning effects is displayed. In the case, the ratio (big hit reliability) that the result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is higher, and the second mode (strong notice display mode (☆ shape)) is displayed than When the first mode (weak notice display mode (Δ shape)) is displayed, the transition to the second notice effect after the first notice effect (“transition pattern”, special continuous from the normal continuous effect) The first notice effect is executed so that the ratio is increased.

  Further, as the prefetching notice effect, it is conceivable that the first aspect and the second aspect when both the memory notice and the chance eye are adopted are combined with the memory notice aspect and the chance eye aspect. . For example, a first mode that displays, for example, a strong notice display mode (☆ shape) as a memory preview in a variable display that stops the shift as a chance and a stop, and stops the order as a chance. It is conceivable to employ, for example, a second mode for displaying a strong notice display mode (☆ shape) as a memory notice in the variable display where the order is stopped.

  Alternatively, a first mode that displays, for example, a weak notice display mode (Δ shape) as a memory notice in a variable display that stops the deviation as a chance, and stops the order as a chance. It is conceivable to employ, for example, a weak notice display mode (Δ shape) as a memory notice in the variable display in which the order is stopped. In addition, a plurality of types of modes such as the first mode and the second mode can be configured by various combinations of these chances and the memory notice.

  In this way, a normal continuous effect may be obtained by combining a plurality of different continuous effects such as a chance eye notice and a memory notice. In this way, by providing a plurality of notices with different systems, the range of effects can be expanded.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A are assumed as the “operation advance notice”. However, the “operation advance notice” is not limited to these, and for example, a rotary operation such as a rotary type selector is possible. It may be a thing, and the thing in which a contact operation and a press operation are possible like a touch panel may be sufficient. Further, instead of the push button 31B, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the push button 31B only needs to be able to detect a predetermined operation action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  (18) After a decisive decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the jackpot promotion that informs whether or not to control to the probable change state when in a big hit gaming state, such as during a round in the big hit gaming state When performing an effect, if the same symbol as the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the image display device 5 during the jackpot gaming state and the same symbol is aligned on the active line, the probable big hit You may make it perform the production which becomes.

  By doing in this way, the jackpot promotion effect can be executed in the same manner as the decorative display variable display game, and the player can easily recognize the progress of the game. In this case, such a jackpot promotion effect is executed during an interval period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot game state, or when it is executed during a round. It is preferable to perform a notification to the effect that the firing of the continuation is continued. This prevents the player from mistaking the game state that the big hit gaming state has ended, stopping the launch of the game ball and ending the round over time, etc. it can.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed regardless of the current gaming state, but the pre-reading notice effect is not executed when the time-shortening control is being performed (high base state). You may do it. For example, in the above embodiment, since the special game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure, the first start prize is generated in the high base state. If the pre-reading notice effect is based, there is a possibility that variable display can be continuously executed a large number of times with holding data etc. with a variable display result of “big hit”. In some cases, only the pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) through the second start prize opening is executed, and the game ball passing (entering) through the first start prize opening The pre-reading notice effect based on the occurrence of the first start prize by may not be executed.

  (20) Extraction based on occurrence of start prize instead of or together with restricting execution of pre-reading notice effect when command for holding storage number notification as holding storage information cannot be normally received When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the controlled big hit gaming state ends. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  (21) As shown in FIG. 29, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous symbol (temporary stop symbol) when the pseudo-rendition is generated when the pre-reading notice is not made due to the variation before the target variation is referred to as the normal symbol. However, it may be possible to produce a chicken or pelican pattern with a certain probability. In that case, if the display result is pre-determined for the jackpot, or if the display result is pre-determined for the probable big jackpot, the chicken or pelican will have a higher probability than if the display result is determined to be out of place. It is conceivable to select a symbol.

  (22) As shown in FIG. 29, in the present embodiment, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice pattern and the probability that there is a pseudo-continuous number for each pattern are determined. This is realized, for example, by storing a table having presence / absence of a pre-reading notice pattern and a winning range determined for each pattern, and comparing a random number obtained by lottery with the winning range.

  However, instead of such control, a table in which the presence / absence of the pre-read notice pattern is associated with the number of pseudo-continuations for each pattern is stored, and the presence / absence of the pre-read notice pattern and the pattern are determined, It is good also as control which is uniquely determined. When such control is performed, the pseudo-continuous symbols may be determined as follows. That is, it is determined whether or not the background has been switched before the start of the target change. If the background has been switched, the pseudo-continuous pattern is determined to be a pelican, and if the background has not switched, the pseudo-continuous pattern is determined. Determine the chicken. Alternatively, when the background is switched, the pseudo-continuous pattern is determined to be a pelican with a high probability (for example, 80%), while it is determined to chicken with a low probability (for example, 20%). On the other hand, when the background is not switched, the pseudo-continuous pattern is determined to be chicken with high probability (for example, 80%), while it is determined to be pelican with low probability (for example, 20%).

  (23) Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, the determination is made using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And when determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

  (24) In the above embodiment, a special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and passed (entered) the second start winning opening. In the above description, the special game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

  (25) In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  (26) In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid out game ball (may be a rental ball) into the game area. The game score for use in the game is obtained using the number of times that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as the prepaid card or the membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using the given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can be applied.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

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

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 gaming machine frame, 4A, 4B special symbol display device, 5 image display device, 6A normal winning ball device, 6B normal 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 Port 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 Production control CPU, 123 table Control unit.

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A gaming machine that performs variable display and controls to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is established,
Information for specifying whether or not to be in the advantageous state, a hold storage means that can store as hold information,
Determining means for determining whether or not to enter the advantageous state based on the holding information;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the determining means;
Notice effect execution means for executing a notice effect over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed;
The variable display execution unit executes re-variable display for temporarily stopping the variable display after the temporary stop before the display result of the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage unit is derived and displayed. Revariable display execution means,
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and a pattern for executing the second notice effect having a higher ratio of being in the advantageous state than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed by any one of a plurality of types of continuous notice patterns with a pattern that shifts to the second notice effect after the first notice effect,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production,
The advance notice execution means performs the advance notice in such a manner that the proportion of execution of the advance notice effect varies depending on the pattern of transition to the second advance notice effect after the first advance notice effect according to the effect mode of the first advance notice effect. Perform the production,
There are multiple modes of the temporary stop,
Ratio to form the advantageous state, said with different depending on the effect mode of the first prediction effect, after the first informational display and when the announcement attraction is performed by a pattern that performs the second announcement attraction A gaming machine that is different from when executed by a pattern that shifts to the second notice effect .

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