JP6016462B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  There has also been proposed a gaming machine that stores a right to execute variable display of identification information in a variable display device as a hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number. Also, a gaming machine has been proposed in which a display result corresponding to the hold information is pre-read before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is executed, and a notice effect (pre-read notice effect) is executed. In addition, a gaming machine that performs a notice effect over a plurality of variable displays has been proposed in which a display result is noticed by a combination of successive notice effect modes (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-104429 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a notice effect is performed with a low possibility that the display result will be a specific display result, the player may be discouraged and the interest of the game may be reduced. was there.

  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) The present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display,
For yet initiated have a have - variable display, capable of storing pending memory means the information for determining the suspension information whether a favorable favorable conditions for the player (e.g. first, second JP view pending memory Part 151A, 151B, etc.)
Start time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) for determining whether or not to enter the advantageous state based on the hold information read from the hold storage means when starting variable display;
Variable display time determining means for determining a variable display time from the start of variable display to the end of variable display (FIG. 5, FIG. 37, S111 in FIG. 12, FIG. 16, FIG. 17);
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the variable display time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S240);
State control means (CPU 103 for controlling to a high-accuracy and high-base state) that can be controlled to a special state that is advantageous to the player after the advantageous state is controlled and ended.
A pre-start determination unit that determines whether or not the advantageous state is reached before determination by the start time determination unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the winning random number determination process in step S212);
Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, a notice effect that performs continuous notice effects over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. Execution means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S603 based on the process of step S710),
The variable display time determining means includes
The first variable display time can be determined as the variable display time to be executed when the start time determination means determines that the advantageous state is set (FIGS. 5, 37, 16A, 16B, and 16C). ), FIG. 17 (A) (B) (C), S111),
The variable display time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the special state can be determined as a second variable display time that is longer than the first variable display time, regardless of the number of stored storage means. (FIGS. 5, 37, 16D, 17D, and S111),
The notice effect execution means includes a pattern for executing the first notice effect (for example, a pre-read notice pattern SYP1-1, SYP1-2, etc.) and a more advantageous state than the first notice effect in the variable display of the plurality of times. A pattern that executes a second notice effect with a high ratio (for example, a prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1), and a pattern that executes the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed (eg, a prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1). Etc.) and the above notice effect can be executed by any of the patterns,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production including a first production mode and a second production mode having a higher ratio of the advantageous state than the first production mode.
The second notice effect can be executed even when the advantageous state is not achieved,
The notice effect execution means includes:
The person who executes the first notice effect according to the first effect aspect performs the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed rather than the first notice effect that is executed according to the second effect aspect. The notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the notice effect being executed is high depending on the pattern to be executed,
In the case where the notice effect is executed by a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the plurality of timings during one variable display (for example, at the start of change or at the end of change) The advance notice effect is executed such that the second notice effect can be started and the degree of advantage differs depending on the timing at which the second notice effect is started (for example, the change timing according to the variation category in the process of step S752). CPU 120 for effect control etc. which decides).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect depending on the effect mode, and the start timing of the second notice effect. The interest of the game is improved.

(2) Another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display,
With respect to the variable display that has not yet been started, hold storage means (for example, the first and second special figure hold storage unit 151A) that can store information for determining whether or not to make an advantageous state advantageous to the player as hold information. 151B)
Start time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) for determining whether or not to enter the advantageous state when starting variable display;
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, variable display determining means for determining a variable display pattern including a variable display time from the start of variable display to the end of variable display (S111 in FIGS. 5, 37, 12). 16 and 17),
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the variable display determining means (for example, the CPU 103 executing the processes of steps S112 and S113 after executing the process of step S111);
State control means (a CPU 103 that controls to a high-accuracy and high-base state) that can be controlled to a special state advantageous to the player after the advantageous state has been controlled and ended.
The variable display determining means includes
The first variable display time can be determined as the variable display time to be executed when the start time determination means determines that the advantageous state is set (FIGS. 5, 37, 16A, 16B, and 16C). ), FIG. 17 (A) (B) (C), S111),
The variable display time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the special state can be determined as a second variable display time that is longer than the first variable display time, regardless of the number of stored storage means. (FIGS. 5, 37, 16D, 17D, and S111),
The variable display pattern is a re-variable display pattern corresponding to executing a re-variable display for temporarily stopping the variable display after the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started and before the display result is derived ( For example, the variation patterns PA3-1, PA4-1 to PA4-4, PB3-1 to PB3-4) shown in FIG.
Based on the determination result of the start time determining means, the notice effect executing means for executing continuous notice effects over a plurality of variable displays based on the revariable display pattern (for example, step S1z72 based on the process of step S612). A CPU 120 for effect control for executing the process)
The notice effect executing means includes a pattern (for example, pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-1, YP1-2, etc.) for executing the first notice effect in the plurality of variable displays, and the advantageous state over the first notice effect. A pattern for executing a second notice effect with a high ratio (for example, pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect (for example, a pseudo-continuous notice pattern) YP3-1 etc.) and the above-mentioned notice effect can be executed,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production including a first production mode and a second production mode having a higher ratio of the advantageous state than the first production mode.
The second notice effect can be executed even when the advantageous state is not achieved,
The notice effect execution means includes:
The person who executes the first notice effect according to the first effect aspect performs the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed rather than the first notice effect that is executed according to the second effect aspect. The notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the notice effect being executed is high depending on the pattern to be executed,
When the notice effect is executed according to a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the second notice effect can be started at a plurality of timings during one variable display, The notice effect is executed so that the degree of advantage differs according to the timing of starting the second notice effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that determines the change timing according to the variable display result in the process of step S614).

According to such a configuration, even when the first notice effect is started, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for shifting to the second notice effect depending on the effect mode, and the start timing of the second notice effect. The interest of the game is improved.
In addition, the gaming machine further includes a suggestion effect execution unit that executes an suggestion effect that suggests that the player is in the advantageous state based on a determination result of the start time determination unit,
The notice effect is executed according to a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means in accordance with the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect executing means. The ratio is different.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the notice effect executing means starts the variable display in one variable display (for example, at the start of fluctuation) Etc.) and the timing for ending variable display in the one variable display (for example, at the end of change), the second notice effect may be started.

  According to such a configuration, the second notice effect can be started at a clear timing, and the start timing can be easily understood by the player.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The notice effect executing means starts the second notice effect at a higher rate at the timing of ending the variable display in the one variable display than the timing of starting the variable display in the one variable display (for example, in step S752). In the process, the CPU 120 for effect control determined at a high rate at the end of the change may be used as the change timing regardless of the change category).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the second notice effect will start until the variable display ends.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The notice effect execution means performs the second notice effect at the timing of ending the variable display in the first variable display, compared to the case where the second notice effect is started at the timing of starting the variable display in one variable display. When started, the notice effect is executed so that the ratio that the display result after the notice effect ends is the specific display result is increased (for example, the variation category is “big hit” in the process of step S752). In such a case, the change control timing may be determined at a high rate at the end of the change, such as the CPU 120 for effect control).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the second notice effect is started and the specific display result is obtained until the variable display is completed.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1), (3) to (5),
Hold increase information (for example, a first hold memory number notification command, a second hold memory number notification command, etc.) indicating that the hold information stored in the hold storage means has increased, and a determination result by the pre-start determination means Information notification means (for example, steps S213, S405, S407, S410, and S413 based on the processing of step S17), and notification information (eg, symbol designation command, variation category command, etc.) to be notified to the notice effect execution means. CPU 103 for executing the process)
The notice effect execution means restricts the execution of the notice effect when the information on the information is not successfully received from the information notification means (for example, the process of step S707). The processing of steps S731 and S733 may be executed based on the determination of No by

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notice effect from being executed without being based on the determination by the pre-start determination unit.

(7) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the notice effect is executed in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the notice effect executing means starts the variable display in one variable display (for example, at the start of fluctuation) And the like, and the timing at which the identification information in the one variable display is temporarily stopped and displayed (for example, at the start of the end), the second notice effect may be started.

  According to such a configuration, the second notice effect can be started at a clear timing, and the start timing can be easily understood by the player.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The notice effect execution means starts the second notice effect at a higher rate at the timing of temporarily stopping display of the identification information in the variable display than the timing of starting variable display in the variable display of one (for example, In the process of step S614, the effect control CPU 120 or the like may be determined at a high rate at the end of the change as the change timing regardless of the variable display result.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the second notice effect will start until the variable display ends.

(9) In the gaming machine (7) or (8) above,
The notice effect execution means is configured to display the identification information in the first variable display at a temporary stop display time than when the second notice effect is started at the time to start variable display in the one variable display. When the notice effect is started, the notice effect is executed so that the ratio that the display result after the notice effect is finished becomes the specific display result is increased (for example, the variable display result is “ In the case of “big hit”, the change control timing may be determined at a high rate at the end of the change, such as the CPU 120 for effect control.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the second notice effect is started and the specific display result is obtained until the variable display is completed.

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. The various variation pattern tables when the big hit is determined are shown. (A) is a variation pattern table for big hits, (B) is a variation pattern table for sudden hits, (C) is a variation pattern table for small hits, and (D) is It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table (at the time of big hit) for the time of the probability variation and the high base predetermined number of times fluctuation. The various variation pattern tables when the loss is determined are shown, (A) is a variation pattern table for reach, (B) is a non-reach normal variation pattern table, and (C) is a non-reach short time variation pattern table. (D) is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table (at the time of a loss) for the time of a probability change and a high base predetermined frequency change. 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 chance eyes for continuous productions. 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 figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines the notice effect during a fluctuation | variation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice execution setting process. 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. (A) Special fluctuation pattern α at the time of big hit, (B) Special fluctuation pattern α at the time of loss, (C) Special fluctuation pattern β at the time of big hit, (D) Special fluctuation pattern β at the time of loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch notice pattern in a modification. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice determination process of a modification, etc. It is a figure which shows a part of prefetch notice effect control pattern of a modification. 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 in a modification. 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 in a modification. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern which performs pseudo | simulation continuous variation in a modification. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the pseudo continuous notice determination process in a modification. It is a figure which shows the list of the pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect control patterns of the modification. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the notification effect in change in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus in case a pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect is performed in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design 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 the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (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 white 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 the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of the decorative design. Variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-run” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The notice effect may 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. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol, the effect display for changing the decorative symbol again (pseudo continuous fluctuation, re-variation) is performed a predetermined number of times, In a gaming machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple times of variable display are being executed, the variable display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple times of variable display. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a chance for continuous effects predetermined in the image display device 5 in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays until the variable display subject to the notice is executed. During a variable symbol display before the stop symbol notice that the decorative symbols constituting the eyes (for example, a combination of numbers that are shifted by one or a combination of numbers) stops, and the variable display subject to the notice are executed, The background image in the image display device 5 changes from the normal background image to the special background image, and the background change notice that becomes the special background image can be executed until the variable display to be noticed is executed. ing.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the variable display is executed separately from such a pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the variation pattern of the variable display and the variable display result. A notice effect during a change in which the possibility of becoming a notice is announced is executed.

  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 probability variation control ends 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 ends. Similarly to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is also ended when a specific number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special game is executed after the big hit gaming state is ended. That is, after the end of the probable big hit gaming state, the condition that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state, or a special game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends. The probability variation control ends when the earlier condition of the condition that is executed is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control is controlled to a high base state during the probability variation control. The probability variation control is terminated by a probability variation falling lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is terminated. When it is determined that “there is a probability change fall”, the probability change control may be terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the 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 category determination result) as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern 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 the decision value range is the random number MR3 for determining the type of jackpot and the variation pattern. 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 determining the variation pattern 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.

  Further, the fluctuation patterns include a special fluctuation pattern α (big hit), a special fluctuation pattern β (big hit), a special fluctuation pattern α (losing), and a special fluctuation pattern β (losing). The variation time of these special feature variation patterns is 85000 ms, and is set to be longer than any other variation pattern. In these special variation patterns, the probability variation control in which the probability of the big hit is improved after the probability variation big hit occurs and the big hit is finished is executed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and the probability variation control. Is a variation pattern that is executed at the time of variation for a predetermined number of times (100th) when the process ends. The variation pattern between PD1-1 and PD1-2 is a special variation pattern that is executed when the big hit is determined, and PD1-3 and PD1-4 are executed when the loss is determined. Fluctuation pattern. Two types of special variation patterns, α and β, are prepared. Specifically, a description will be given based on FIG.

  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. .

  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 MR2 to MR5 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 an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, 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 this embodiment will be described.
In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives 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).

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

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

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, 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. 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”.

  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 performing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random number value MR3 is included using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The variation category corresponding to the determined value range 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. 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 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 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 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. End normal processing. 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.

  When the value of the special process flag is updated to 1 by S249, the control of the variation pattern setting process shown by S111 in FIG. 12 is executed next. The outline of the control of the variation pattern setting process will be described below.

  This variation pattern setting process is a process for determining which variation pattern this variation display is to be executed by using the variation pattern determination random number MR3 and the number of reserved storages shown in FIG. By determining this variation pattern, the special diagram variation time is also determined as described with reference to FIG.

  Specifically, the variation pattern is determined by referring to various variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D and FIGS. 17A to 17D. These various variation pattern tables are stored in the ROM 101 of the game control microcomputer 100. The CPU 103 may generate these various variation pattern tables based on the data stored in the ROM 101 and store them on the RAM 102.

  As described above, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation control is being executed in which a special game having a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) as the upper limit number is executed after the probability variation big hit occurs and the big hit gaming state ends. It has a function to judge. The CPU 103 counts the number of executions of the special figure game during the probability variation control, and determines whether or not the count value is a predetermined number of times (for example, the 100th time) to end the probability variation control. Have. In addition, it has a function of determining in S111 whether the big hit type determined in S409 is a normal big hit or a sudden hit. Further, it has a function of determining in S111 whether or not the determination result small hit in S404 has been determined.

  When the CPU 103 determines that it is a big hit other than a sudden hit, the contents of the fluctuation pattern are determined with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern table of FIG. When the CPU 103 determines that the accuracy is correct, the content of the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern table for accuracy of FIG. When the CPU 103 determines that it is a small hit, the content of the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern table for small hits in FIG. When the CPU 103 determines that the big hit is displayed with the current variation and that the probability variation control is currently being performed, and further determines that the game is the last predetermined number of times (for example, the 100th) special game where the probability variation control ends. For this, the contents of the fluctuation pattern are determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern table (at the time of big hit) for the probability variation / high base predetermined number of fluctuations in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 103 determines that the result is a variation display result of a loss that does not cause a big hit this time, the variation pattern table to be referred to is selected from the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. Specifically, when the CPU 103 determines that the reach occurs due to the current variation, the CPU 103 determines the content of the variation pattern with reference to the reach variation pattern table in FIG. When it is determined that the reach does not occur this time, the contents of the variation pattern are determined with reference to the non-reach normal variation pattern table of FIG. When it is determined that the reach does not occur due to the current variation during the current time control, the content of the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern table for non-reach time reduction in FIG. When it is determined that the game is a special game of the predetermined number of times (for example, the 100th time) in which the probability variation control is currently being performed, the probability variation / high base predetermined number variation time variation pattern shown in FIG. The contents of the fluctuation pattern are determined with reference to the table (when lost).

Next, specific contents of the various variation pattern tables will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, referring to FIG. 16A, the big hit variation pattern table stores determination value data collated with random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and data for identifying the variation pattern contents and variation pattern. ing. The determination value is data in three numerical ranges of 1 to 100, 101 to 400, 401 to 997, and it is determined to which numerical range the extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern belongs. For example, when the value of MR3 is “900”, it belongs to the determination value range of 401 to 997, so the content of the fluctuation pattern of super reach β (big hit), that is, the fluctuation pattern of PB1-3 is determined. . The fluctuation time of this fluctuation pattern PB1-3 is set to 53000 ms (see FIG. 5). That is, if the variation pattern is determined with reference to the variation pattern table, the variation time is uniformly determined based on the determined variation pattern.

  Next, referring to FIG. 16 (B), in the variation pattern table for accuracy, two numerical ranges of 1 to 400 and 401 to 997 are stored as determination values. Two types are stored: PC 1-1 for stop (probability) and PC 1-2 for normal reach (probability).

  Referring to FIG. 16C, the small hit variation pattern table stores determination values in the range of 1 to 997 that are all possible ranges of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. PC1-1 of the second stop chance stop (small hit) is stored.

  Referring to FIG. 16 (D), the variation pattern table for the probability variation / high base predetermined number variation (at the time of big hit) stores two numerical ranges of 1 to 700 and 701 to 997 as judgment values. Corresponding to each of them, PD1-1 of special variation pattern α (big hit) and PD1-2 of special variation pattern β (big hit) are stored as variation patterns. Specific effects of these special variation patterns α and β will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, referring to FIG. 17A, the reach variation pattern table stores three numerical ranges of 1 to 700, 701 to 800, and 801 to 997 as determination values. Corresponding to each numerical range, PA2-1 as normal reach (lost), PA2-2 as super reach α (lost), and PA2-3 as super reach β (lost) are stored as variation patterns. Yes.

  Next, referring to FIG. 17B, the non-reach normal fluctuation pattern table is provided with an area for storing the total reserved memory number, and three types of fluctuation patterns are associated with the total reserved memory number. Is remembered. When the total number of reserved memories is “1”, non-reach (lost) PA 1-1 is selected and determined as the variation pattern. When the total number of reserved memories is in the range of 2-4, non-reach (lost) PA1-2 is selected and determined as the variation pattern. When the total number of reserved memories is in the range of 5 to 8, non-reach (lost) PA1-3 is selected and determined as the variation pattern.

  Next, referring to FIG. 17C, the non-reach time variation pattern table is stored in two cases of 1 and 2 to 8 as the total reserved storage number. A variation pattern of PA1-4 with non-reach (loss) is stored corresponding to the total reserved memory number “1”, and non-reach (loss) is associated with the total reserved memory number “2-8”. The fluctuation pattern of PA1-5 is stored.

  Thus, when the current variation display is non-reach, the variation pattern is selected and determined in accordance with the value of the total number of reserved memories at the present time, regardless of the value of the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern. As a result, referring to FIGS. 17B, 17C, and 5, a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected and determined as the total number of reserved memories increases. For example, when the total pending storage number is “4” in the non-reach normal time, the variation pattern PA1-2 is selected and determined, and the variation time of the variation pattern PA1-2 is 5750 ms with reference to FIG. On the other hand, the variation time of the variation pattern PA1-3 selected and determined when the total number of reserved memories in the non-reach normal time is “5” is 3750 ms, and is controlled to a short variation time.

  Even when the non-reach time is short, the variation time of the variation pattern PA1-4 selected and determined when the total number of reserved memories is “1” is 3800 ms, whereas the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 8 The variation time of the variation pattern PA1-5 selected and determined is 1500 ms, and is controlled to a short variation time.

  Next, referring to FIG. 17D, in the variation pattern table for the probability variation / high base predetermined number variation (when lost), two numerical ranges of 1 to 100 and 101 to 997 are stored as determination values. Corresponding to each of them, the variation pattern of the PD1-3 of the special variation pattern α (losing) and the variation pattern of the PD1-4 of the special variation pattern β (losing) are stored.

  Referring to FIG. 16D and FIG. 17D, when the big hit is determined, the probability that the special variation pattern α is displayed is about 70%, whereas the special variation pattern β is The probability of being displayed is about 30%. On the other hand, when the loss is determined, the probability that the special variation pattern α is displayed is about 10%, whereas the probability that the special variation pattern β is displayed is about 90%. Therefore, the expectation degree of the big hit is higher when the special variation pattern α is displayed than when the special variation pattern β is displayed.

  These special fluctuation patterns α and β are set to a fluctuation time of 85000 ms regardless of the number of reserved storages. This fluctuation time 85000 is longer than the fluctuation time in any other fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 5).

Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.
In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays 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. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 18 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 19, 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. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 18 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, 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. 21 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. 21, 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, like the continuous notice effect (prefetch notice effect) of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 to be described later, except for the notice pattern in which the effect mode changes, it is continuous when the number of reserved memories that can notify that it is a series of effects. A notice effect may be executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the overall execution frequency of the continuous notice effect.

  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 a variable display with reach, a continuous notice of an effect other than a stop symbol notice The production 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. 22, the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect and the determination ratio of the prefetching notice pattern are varied depending on the variation category.

  In this embodiment, four types of pre-reading notice patterns, SYP1-1, SYP1-2, SYP2-1, and SYP3-1, are provided. The pre-reading notice patterns SYP1-1 and SYP1-2 constitute 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 prefetching notice pattern corresponding to a stop symbol notice in which the decorative symbol stops. In the stop symbol notice based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1, one of the chance eyes CA1 to CA8 (chance eye A) shown in FIG. In the chance eye A, as shown in FIG. 23A, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same number, and only the right symbol is a combination of numbers shifted by one. Further, in the stop symbol announcement based on the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2, any of the chance items CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG. 23B is stopped as a chance item for continuous performance. As shown in FIG. 23B, the chance eye B is a combination of numbers. In this embodiment, as will be described later, it is possible that a big hit will be given when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed, rather than when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. The reliability (big hit reliability) is high. By doing in this way, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The chance eyes A and the chance eyes B are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, and may be a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other. For example, the chance eye A may be an arbitrary combination of even numbers that are normal symbols (non-probable variation symbols), and the chance eye B may be an arbitrary combination of odd numbers that are probability variation symbols. By doing in this way, it becomes easy for the player to recognize which chance is the chance.

  The pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 changes the background image in the image display device 5 from a normal background image to a special background image during the variable display prior to the execution of the variable display subject to the notice. This is a look-ahead notice pattern corresponding to executing a background change notice serving as a special background image until a target variable display is executed.

  The prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is a prefetching notice pattern corresponding to executing a prefetch notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 22, 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.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation category is “reach loss”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed (the rate determined other than “execution”) is higher than when it is “non-reach loss”. In the case where the variation category is “big hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed more frequently than in the case of “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “accuracy / small hit”. With such a setting, by executing the pre-reading notice effect, it is possible to give a notice / indication that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed. 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, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 in which the chance eye B stops is more than that in the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 in which the chance eye A is stopped is executed. When the is executed, the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit reliability) and the rate at which reach is executed (reach reliability) are higher. Thus, since the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are different depending on the type of chance, the player comes to pay attention to the stop symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 of the background change notice is executed, compared to the case where the prefetching notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The higher the jackpot reliability and reach reliability.

  Further, the prefetching notice of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 that changes from the stop symbol notice to the background change notice than when the predesign notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 or the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability and reach reliability are higher when the performance is executed.

  In this way, even if the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice with low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, it may change to a background change notice with high hit reliability or reach reliability, Even when the stop symbol notice is executed, the player expects to change to the background change notice, so that the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect form (effect form in which the chance eye A is stopped) to the background change notice from the prefetch notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability. It is going to change. As a result, even when a pre-reading notice effect with the lowest hit reliability or reach reliability and when the chance eye A stops is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, there is a case in which the chance symbol A stops from the stop symbol advance notice to the background change notice, while the stop symbol advance notice that the chance eye B stops does not change to the background change notice (changes). The ratio is 0%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the chance symbol B changes from a stop symbol advance notice to a background change advance notice. In this case, if the rate of change to the background change notice is different between the case where the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed and the case that the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. Good. Specifically, it is possible to make the change from the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability when the background change notice does not change stop more easily to the background change notice. preferable. By doing in this way, even when a stop symbol notice with a low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability are higher when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is executed than when the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP2-1 is executed. Yes. By such setting, the player is more expected to change to the background change notice, the player's sense of expectation can be further maintained, 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 illustrated in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not “no execution” is performed in which the pre-reading 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. 24 is a diagram showing a list of prefetch notice effect control patterns. As shown in FIG. 24, there are a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP1-1 corresponding to the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-1 and the special figure reservation storage number 3 and a pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-1. A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP1-2 corresponding to the reserved memory number being 4 and a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2- corresponding to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure reserved memory number being 3. 1, a prefetching notice effect control pattern SCP2-2 that corresponds to the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 and the special figure hold memory number is 4, and a prefetch notice pattern SYP2-1 that has a special figure hold memory number. 3 is a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 corresponding to 3 and a pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1, and the special figure hold storage number is 4. A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP 3-2 corresponding to a certain thing, a pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP 4-1 corresponding to a pre-reading notice pattern SYP 3-1 having a special figure holding memory number of 3, and a pre-reading notice pattern A pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-2 corresponding to the SYP3-1 and the special figure holding storage number being 4 is provided. As shown in FIG. 24, each pre-reading notice effect control pattern is composed of control data corresponding to the contents of the effect to be executed in each change after the prefetching notice effect is started.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the case of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1, the background change notice is executed at the second change after the prefetching notice effect is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the background change notice may be executed at the time of the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect or at the time of the change one time before the change that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. For example, when the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is determined, the timing for executing the background change notice may be further determined, and the pre-reading notice effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result may be selected. . In this case, the determination ratio of the timing for executing the background change notice may be varied depending on the display result (variation category) of the change that is the target of the prefetch notice effect. By doing in this way, after the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the reach reliability can be varied depending on the timing at which the background change notice is executed.

  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 white 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. 20, 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 the pre-reading notice restriction release setting process is performed in step S162 shown in FIG. 20, 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. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 20 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step 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), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol 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 opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes by referring to the above. 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 symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, a prefetch notice execution setting process is executed (step S535). FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice execution setting process. In the prefetching advance notice execution setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the prefetching 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, it is only necessary to perform settings for executing the prefetch notice effect corresponding to the effect content shown in FIG. Further, in the case of the pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the stop symbol notice, a process for determining which chance eye shown in FIG. 23 is to be stopped may be executed. In this case, instead of the non-reach combination determined in step S524 in FIG. 25, control for stopping and displaying the chance eye A or chance eye B is executed. If it is a pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing the background change notice, control for stopping and displaying the non-reach combination determined in step S524 of FIG. 25 is executed. In the case of a pre-reading notice effect control pattern for executing stop symbol advance notice, instead of the process of determining a non-reach combination in step S524 in FIG. May be executed. In addition, before the step S524 in FIG. 25, the pre-reading notice execution setting process is executed, and when the chance to stop display is determined, the process in the step S524 in FIG. 25 may be skipped. Good. By doing in this way, the duplication of the process which determines a stop symbol can be avoided.

  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.

  After executing the pre-reading notice execution setting process in step S535, the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern corresponding to the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed are determined (step S529). . As an example, in the process of step S529, a pre-change changing notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random number value for the changing notice 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 changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A, the change notice is made depending on whether the change pattern corresponds to “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “big hit”, or “small hit”. The presence / absence of the performance and the decision rate of the changing notice pattern are varied.

  Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is “Leach Loss”, the rate at which the changing notice effect is executed (ratio determined other than “No Notice Execution”) is greater than the case of “Non-Leach Loss”. When the fluctuation pattern is “big hit”, the percentage of the announcement effect during fluctuation is higher than when it is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, and “small hit” . In each change notice pattern, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit” is high in the order of “notice Z”, “notice Y”, and “notice X”. With such a setting, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed by executing the changing notice effect.

  In this embodiment, when a specific pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are changed at a special determination rate as shown in FIG. Is to be decided. Specifically, in the case where the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed, before the background change notice is executed yet. In some cases, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern are determined at a special determination ratio as shown in FIG. Note that when the pre-reading notice effect is being executed, the variable display result up to the change that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach lose”, and therefore, the determination ratio in the case of “non-reach lose” in FIG. Only shows. In the determination ratio in FIG. 26B, the ratio determined as “notice Y” is higher than the determination ratio in the case of “non-reach loss” in FIG. Is always determined as “notice Y”). With such a setting, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice will be executed according to the effect mode of the changing notice effect. Will improve.

  In this embodiment, when the “notice Z” changing notice effect is executed, the big hit reliability is higher than when the “notice Y” changing notice effect is executed. Therefore, the player may be discouraged when the notice effect during fluctuation of “notice Y” is normally executed. However, when the pre-reading notice effect of “preliminary notice” is executed when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the ratio (pre-reading) of the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice after that is executed. The ratio of the notice pattern SYP3-1) increases. The pre-reading notice effect of the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 has the highest jackpot reliability among the pre-reading notice effects. Even if is executed, the subsequent display result can be expected, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that the effect mode of each changing notice pattern only needs to be different so that they can be distinguished from each other. For example, the notice X is a changing notice pattern for executing the changing notice effect for “character display”, and the notice Y is a changing notice pattern for executing the changing notice effect for “step-up operation”. Z is a changing notice pattern for executing the changing notice effect of “operation notice”.

  In the “character display” changing notice effect, an effect display 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 the variable display of the decorative design.

  In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, an effect of switching and displaying a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbol. There may be an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the display. It should be noted that in the notice effect during fluctuation of the “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, The effect display in the changing notice effect may be terminated without switching the effect image. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages by, for example, an effect operation in which the movable member is operated in a plurality of types according to a predetermined order during variable display of the decorative pattern ( An effect operation such as stepping up) may be performed. In the “step-up operation” changing notice effect, the effect operation in the notice effect is ended without switching to the second-stage effect operation after the movable member performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode. You may make it happen.

  In the "notice of operation" change notice, the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, is changed in response to the operation of the stick controller 31A by the player during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R to change the rendering operation. As an example, in the changing notice of “operation notice”, a predetermined effect operation as an operation promotion effect is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The operation promotion effect is obtained by, for example, displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby allowing the player to perform the operation of the stick controller 31 </ b> A in a predetermined operation mode. Any production operation that prompts the operation may be used.

  In this embodiment, the during-change notice effects of “character display”, “step-up operation”, and “operation notice” are executed at different timings from the start of change to the end of change. Specifically, the execution timing of “operation notice” is the earliest, and the execution timing of “character display” is the latest. Therefore, the big hit reliability differs depending on not only the effect mode of the changing notice effect but also the execution timing. Further, when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice 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 changing notice effect, 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. For example, when the setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect of the character display notice is made, the 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 specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 of FIG. 13 when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, In S212, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process, a symbol designation command and a variation category command are sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 based on the determination decision in steps S403 and S404 in FIG. 14A and the determination result in step S412. Are transmitted.

  On the side of the production control board 12, for example, when the production control CPU 120 executes the prefetching notice determination process in step S161 in FIG. 20, if the prefetching notice is not limited (step S704; No), the change up to the previous time If the category or the like is in a state in which the prefetching notice effect can be executed (step S709; Yes), the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect, the prefetching notice pattern, and the like are determined in step S710 of FIG. Based on the determination result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed over a plurality of variations.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice is executed. FIG. 28A 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. 21 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 is displayed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP2-1 shown in FIG. 24 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 (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. 28 (C) and 28 (D), for example, the chance eye CB1 (“1 · 2 · 3”) is stopped. Here, which chance B to stop is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the prefetching notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 28E and 28F, for example, the chance eye CB2 (“2.3.4”) is stopped.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 28 (G) to (I), after the fluctuation is started, reach is reached, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. .

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice, it is possible to notify the possibility of a big hit or reach by stopping the predetermined chance eyes over a plurality of fluctuations. .

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed. FIG. 29 (A) 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. 21 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 is displayed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP3-1 shown in FIG. 24 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (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. 29C to 29E, for example, a letter “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5, and the background image in the image display device 5 is displayed. The image changes from an image with the motif of the day (normal background image) to a background image with the motif of the night (special background image). Note that the stop symbol at this time is a decorative symbol constituting a non-reach lose combination.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as illustrated in FIGS.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 29 (H) to (J), reach is made after the variation starts, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice, it becomes a special background image that is different from the usual over a plurality of fluctuations, so that the possibility of becoming a big hit or reach may be noticed. it can. Although the stop symbol during execution of the background change notice is described as a combination of non-reach loses, the chance may be stopped also in this case.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 when a pre-reading notice effect of a background change notice is executed after a stop symbol notice. FIG. 30A 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. 21 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. Suppose that it was decided to execute. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-1 shown in FIG. 24 is set in the process of step S712.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (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. 30C and 30D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) stops. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, for example, a letter “chance” is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. The background image changes from an image having a day motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). Note that the stop symbol at this time is a decorative symbol constituting a non-reach lose combination.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 30H to 30J, reach is made after the variation starts, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As described above, in the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background change that changes to a special background image different from the normal after the stop sign notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. By executing the notice, it is possible to notify the possibility of a big hit or the possibility of reaching.

  In addition, when the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed, and after that, the background change notice is not executed, the biggest hit reliability is the lowest among the prefetch notice effects, but the background change notice is executed. In such a case, the reliability of the big hit is the highest in the pre-reading notice effect. Thus, by providing the prefetching notice pattern that changes (shifts) from the production mode indicating that the reliability is low to the production mode that indicates that the reliability is high, the prefetching notice production of the pattern with low reliability is executed. Even in this case, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

Next, with reference to FIG. 31, the effect of the special variation pattern will be described. FIG. 31A is a screen diagram of the image display device 5 when the special variation pattern α is selected when the big hit is determined. First, the message “Press the button” and the button image are displayed. This is a message to the effect that the player will perform an operation of pressing the push button 31B (see FIG. 1). Thereafter, the variation display of the identification information (symbol) is executed, the character 200α is displayed as an image, and the gauge meter 201 is displayed. With this gauge meter 201, a display in which the meter extends from the left to the right as the variation display progresses is performed . Then, display control is performed so that the gauge meter extends to the end point in time with the end of the variable display.

On the other hand, when the special variation pattern α is selected when the loss is determined, the image display state shown in FIG. First, after the message “Press the button” and the button image are displayed, the variation display is started and the character 200α and the gauge meter 201 are displayed. Even when the variation ends, the gauge meter is displayed. Display control is performed in which 201 does not extend completely and does not reach the end point.

  Similarly, the special variation pattern β when the big hit is determined is shown in FIG. 31C, and the special variation pattern α when the loss is determined is shown in FIG. 31D. . The difference from the special variation pattern α described above is that another character 200β is displayed instead of the character 200α. The other display controls are the same as those of the special variation pattern α, and therefore the description is not repeated here.

  The message “Press the button” may be a message that pushes the push button 31B only once at the start of fluctuation, but may be a message that pushes the push button 31B repeatedly over a period during the fluctuation display. Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the speed at which the gauge meter 201 extends and the final position of the gauge meter 201 at the time of the loss change in accordance with the number of pressing operations of the push button 31B by the player. May be.

  As described above, the effect of this special variation pattern is controlled so as to be longer than the variation time in the big hit variation pattern generated at the time of low probability low base regardless of the number of reserved memories (85000 ms). The excitement can be enhanced by excitement of expectations for the big hit.

  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. 22, as a prefetching notice effect pattern (prefetching notice pattern), a chance opportunity predetermined in the image display apparatus 5 is displayed in the image display apparatus 5 over a plurality of variable displays. A pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-1 in which A stops, a pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 in which a chance eye B predetermined in the image display device 5 stops in the image display device 5 over a plurality of variable displays, and the display device 5 The background image in FIG. 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and the pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-1 that becomes the special background image until the variable display to be noticed is executed, and the image display device 5 After the predetermined chance A on the display device 5 stops, the background image on the display device 5 changes from a normal background image to a special background image, and a notice is given. Until the variable display of interest is performed with the pre-read announcement pattern SYP3-1 serving as the special background image, it is 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 shown in FIG. 32, as a look-ahead notice pattern of a look-ahead notice effect executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A stops at the first fluctuation and the chance eye B stops at the second fluctuation. The background image may be changed to a special background image in the third change, and the change may be continuously executed in the special background image in the fourth change. 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.

  In the above embodiment, by determining the prefetching notice pattern, the presentation mode of the prefetching notice effect that is executed over a plurality of fluctuations is determined, but as a result, the same as in the above embodiment. As long as the control for executing the pre-reading notice effect is performed, the method of 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 the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching notice effect of the production mode is executed depending on the display result or variation category of the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. It 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 the above-described embodiment, when the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed, the timing of changing from the normal background image to the special background image is not particularly mentioned, but the fluctuation for executing the background change notice is not mentioned. The timing at which the normal background image is changed to the special background image may be changed at any timing.

  For example, the normal background image may be changed to a special background image either at the start of change or at the end of change in the change for executing the background change notice. In this case, for example, when it is determined in step S710 shown in FIG. 21 other than “no execution” corresponding to not executing the pre-reading notice effect (step S711; No), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1 corresponding to the background change notice being executed after the stop symbol notice (step S751). If the prefetch notice pattern is other than SYP3-1 (step S751; No), the process proceeds to step S712.

  If the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1 (step S751; Yes), the change timing of the background image in the background change notice (second change in the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1) is either at the start of change or at the end of change. It is determined whether or not to perform (step S752). By adopting the start of change or the end of change as the change timing of the background image, the difference in change timing becomes clear to the player, and an effect that is easy to understand for the player can be executed.

  In the process of step S752, the change timing is determined at a different rate depending on whether the variation category to be subjected to the pre-reading notice effect is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit” To do. For example, in the process of step S752, the change timing may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33B, the change timing is easily determined at the end of the change regardless of the change category. When the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player expects the background image to change at the end of the change, so that the player's sense of expectation can be maintained.

  Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33B, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is easily determined at the end of the variation. With such a setting, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation higher than the jackpot reliability when it is at the start of the fluctuation. Note that by increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change. As a result, it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  In contrast to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 33 (B), the change timing may be easily determined at the start of the change regardless of the change category, or when the change category is “big hit”, You may make it easy to determine at the time of a fluctuation | variation start. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the big hit reliability and the like at an early stage, and it is possible to pay attention to the start of fluctuation.

  In FIG. 33A, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined only when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP3-1. However, when the prefetch notice pattern is SYP2-1. In addition, the change timing of the background image may be determined. In addition, in a plurality of fluctuations until the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect is executed, the prefetching notice effect of the production mode is executed based on the display result or the variation category of the fluctuation that is the target of the prefetching notice effect. If it is determined for each change and it is determined to execute the background change notice, the change timing of the background image may be determined.

  After determining the change timing of the background image in step S752, the process proceeds to step S712. In this modification, a pattern as shown in FIG. 34 is provided as the prefetch notice effect control pattern of the prefetch notice pattern SYP3-1 according to the change timing. Then, in the process of step S712, according to the determination result in step S752, the pre-reading notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 (when the change timing starts to change with the number of reserved memories 3), SCP4-1-2 (the number of reserved memories). 3 when the change timing ends at the end of change), SCP4-2-1 (when the change timing starts when the number of pending storages is 4), or SCP4-2-2 (when the change timing ends when the change ends when the number of held memories is 4) Should be set.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is. 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. 21 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. It is determined to be executed, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the start of the change. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the prefetch notice effect control pattern SCP4-1-1 shown in FIG. 34 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. In the first change in which the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIGS. 35C and 35D, for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second fluctuation after the start of the pre-reading notice effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the background image in the image display device 5 at the start of the fluctuation is from an image having a daytime motif (normal background image). Changes to a background image (special background image) with a night motif. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), the decorative symbols constituting the non-reach lose combination are stopped. In FIG. 35 (F), the chance eye A may be stopped.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 35 (G) to 35 (I), reach is made after the variation starts, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram showing an example of a display operation in the image display device 5 in the case where the pre-reading notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, and the change timing of the background change notice is the start of change. It is. 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. 21 is executed, and in step S710, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 is displayed. It is determined to be executed, and in step S752, the change timing is determined at the end of the change. Since the number of reserved memories is 3 due to the winning at this time, the look-ahead notice effect control pattern SCP4-2-1 shown in FIG. 34 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. 36 (C) and (D), for example, the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) is stopped. Which chance A to stop here is determined in step S603 in FIG.

  Then, in the second change after the pre-reading notice effect is started, as shown in FIG. 36 (E), after the change of the decorative design is started, as shown in FIG. 36 (F), the non-reach loss combination is changed. When the decorative pattern to be configured stops (at the end of change), the background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image having a noon motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a night motif (special background image). Change. Note that the chance eye may be stopped in FIG.

  Subsequently, in the third change after the start of the prefetching notice effect (a change that is a target of the prefetching notice effect), a change corresponding to the determined change pattern is executed. Here, corresponding to the big hit variation pattern, as shown in FIGS. 36 (G) to 36 (I), reach is made after the fluctuation is started, and the decorative symbols constituting the big hit combination are stopped. . Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the big hit reliability is higher when the background is changed at the end of the fluctuation than when the background is changed at the start of the fluctuation as shown in FIG. By increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change, Since it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started is derived. Before the display, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, Implementation of the above on a game machine that performs an effect (variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”) that performs a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times) an effect display that fluctuates the decorative symbols again at 5C and 5R (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) The concept of the form can be applied.

  That is, in the above-described embodiment, the continuous notice effect (continuous effect) that has been executed over a plurality of variations may be performed over a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous variations in one variation. Hereinafter, in this modified example, it is assumed that the same processing as that in the above-described embodiment is executed except for the processing related to the prefetching notice effect.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern accompanied by a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect when the concept of the above-described embodiment is applied to a gaming machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. . In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 37, the pseudo-continuous variation can be executed up to three times, and after the pseudo-continuous variation is executed, the variation pattern PA3-1 that becomes non-reach loss, the reach loss occurs. Variation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-4 and variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 which are big hits are provided. In this modification, in the process of step S111 in FIG. 12, the variation pattern may be determined such that the greater the number of pseudo-reams, the higher the jackpot reliability. Further, in this modified example, it is determined that reach is reached when the number of pseudo-reams is 2 or more, and it is determined that super reach is achieved when the number of pseudo-reams is 3 times.

  The special variation pattern described above is also executed in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. That is, in the same way as described with reference to FIG. 5 and the like, the “pseudo-continuous” is changed at the predetermined number of times (100th time) when the probability variation control executed with a predetermined number of times of fluctuation (for example, 100 times) as an upper limit ends. When executed, special fluctuations α and β are executed. For example, when the special variation α is selected and determined when the loss is determined, the PD2-1 variation pattern of the special variation α (losing) is executed as the first pseudo-continuation, and the special variation is performed as the second pseudo-continuation. The variation pattern of PD2-2 of α (losing) is executed, and the variation pattern of PD2-3 of special variation α (losing) is executed as the third pseudo series.

  On the other hand, when the special variation β is selected and determined, the variation pattern of the special variation β (loss) PD2-4 is executed as the first pseudo continuous variation, and the special variation β (loss) is performed as the second pseudo continuous variation. The variation pattern of PD2-5 is executed, and the variation pattern of PD2-6 with special variation β (loss) is executed as the third pseudo series.

  When the special variation α is selected and determined when the big hit is determined, the variation pattern of the PD2-7 of the special variation α (big hit) is executed as the first pseudo continuous variation, and the special variation α is performed as the second pseudo continuous variation. The variation pattern of PD2-8 with variation α (big hit) is executed, and the variation pattern of PD2-9 with special variation α (big hit) is executed as the third pseudo continuous variation.

  When the special variation β is selected and determined, the variation pattern of the special variation β (big hit) PD2-10 is executed as the first pseudo continuous variation, and the special variation β (big hit) PD2 is executed as the second pseudo continuous variation. The variation pattern of −11 is executed, and the variation pattern of the PD 2-12 of the special variation β (big hit) is executed as the third pseudo continuous variation. In addition, the variation time of each variation pattern of PD2-1 to PD2-12 is as shown in FIG.

  The special variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 37 are executed at the last variation number at which the probability variation control ends in the above-described embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation control is performed. You may control so that it may be repeatedly performed over the fluctuation | variation of predetermined times (for example, 5 times) from the last to complete | finish. Further, the control may be performed so that it can be executed during the time-saving control instead of or in addition to the probability variation control. Furthermore, the variation time of the special variation pattern may be a time longer than all or some of the variation patterns at the big hit other than the special variation pattern. Further, the predetermined number of times of executing the special variation pattern may be executed not in the high-accuracy high-base state (or in the time-short state) but in the high-accuracy low-base state or the low-accuracy low-base state. More specifically, after the big hit, the fluctuation is executed a certain number of times (for example, 95 times) in the high-accuracy base state (or low-accuracy base state), and then the low-accuracy base state (or low-accuracy base The change by the special change pattern may be executed for the remaining number of times (e.g., 5 times) after the transition to the state.

  In this case, by shifting the base state before and after a predetermined number of changes in which the change by the special change pattern is executed, it is possible to make the player more clearly recognize that the player is in a special state.

  FIG. 38A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pseudo continuous notice determination process executed in the process of step S530 in FIG. In the pseudo-continuous notice determination process shown in FIG. 38A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern that executes the pseudo-continuous variation twice or three times (step S611). . Specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the fluctuation patterns PA4-2 to PA4-4 or PB3-2 to PB3-4 shown in FIG. In this variation, in the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice or three times, the pseudo continuous variation is used, which is an effect corresponding to the continuous notice effect (prefetching notice effect) in the above embodiment, An effect of giving notice or suggesting the final variable display result (pseudo-continuous notice effect) is executed.

  In addition, when the frequency | count of pseudo | simulation continuous fluctuation | variation is 1 time or 4 times or more, you may make it perform a pseudo | simulation continuous notice effect.

  When the variation pattern is not a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice or three times (step S611; No), the pseudo continuous notice determination process is ended. When the variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice or three times (step S611; Yes), whether or not the pseudo continuous announcement effect is executed and the pseudo continuous in the case of executing the pseudo continuous announcement effect. A pseudo continuous notice pattern corresponding to the effect form of the notice effect is determined (step S612).

  In the process of step S612, for example, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice pattern may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38B, the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous notice effect and the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern are varied depending on the variable display result.

  In this embodiment, four types of YP1-1, YP1-2, YP2-1, and YP3-1 are provided as pseudo continuous notice patterns. The pseudo-continuous notice patterns YP1-1 and YP1-2 are pseudo-continuous chances predetermined in the image display device 5 over a plurality of changes (re-changes) until the final variable display result is derived and displayed. This is a pseudo-continuous notice pattern corresponding to a stop symbol notice in which the decorative symbols constituting the eyes (pseudo-continuous chance eyes) stop (temporarily stop). In the stop symbol notification based on the pseudo continuous announcement pattern YP1-1, for example, any of the chance items CA1 to CA8 (chance eye A) shown in FIG. Further, in the stop symbol announcement based on the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-2, any of chance chances CB1 to CB6 (chance eye B) shown in FIG.

  In addition, in this modification, the chance eyes for continuous effects in the above embodiment are used, but the chance eyes may be different from those in the above embodiment. The chance eyes A and the chance eyes B may be a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other, as in the above embodiment.

  In the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP2-1, the background image in the image display device 5 changes from the normal background image to the special background image during the change (re-change) before the final variable display result is derived and displayed. This is a pseudo-continuous notice pattern corresponding to executing a background change notice that becomes a special background image until the final variable display result is derived and displayed.

  The pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is a pseudo-continuous notice pattern corresponding to executing a pseudo-continuous notice effect that changes to a background change notice after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops (temporarily stops) is executed. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (B), in this modified example, the ratio of the pseudo-continuous notice effect being executed and the determination ratio of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern depending on whether the variable display result is “reach lose” or “big hit”. Is different.

  Specifically, in the case of the variable display result “big hit”, the rate at which the pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed is higher than in the case of “reach lose”. With such a setting, it is possible to notify and suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” by executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect.

  In addition, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38B, the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1 in which the chance eye B stops is more than that in the case where the pseudo continuous notice effect of the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1-1 in which the chance eye A stops. When the -2 pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed, the ratio (big hit reliability) that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher. As described above, since the big hit reliability varies depending on the type of the chance, the player pays attention to the stop symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the pseudo continuous notice effect of the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP2-1 of the background change notice is performed rather than the case where the pseudo continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1-1 or the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability is higher when is executed.

  In addition, the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP3- which changes from the stop symbol notice to the background change notice, compared to the case where the pseudo continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice such as the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1-1 or the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1-2 is executed. The jackpot reliability is higher when one pseudo-continuous notice effect is executed.

  In this way, even if a pseudo-sequential announcement effect of a stop symbol notification with a low jackpot reliability is executed, it may change to a background change notification with a high jackpot reliability, so the stop symbol notification was executed. Even in this case, the player expects to change to the background change notice, so that the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 changes from the same effect form (effect form in which the chance eye A stops) as the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability. It is supposed to be. Thereby, even when the pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the chance hit A is stopped, which has the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability, is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In this embodiment, there is a case in which the chance symbol A stops from the stop symbol advance notice to the background change notice, while the stop symbol advance notice that the chance eye B stops does not change to the background change notice (changes). The ratio is 0%). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there may be a case where the chance symbol B changes from a stop symbol advance notice to a background change advance notice. In this case, if the rate of change to the background change notice is different between the case where the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed and the case that the stop symbol notice that the chance eye B stops is executed. Good. Specifically, it is preferable that the change from the stop symbol notice in which the chance eye A having a low jackpot reliability when it does not change to the background change notice to stop is more likely to change to the background change notice. By doing in this way, even when the stop symbol advance notice with low jackpot reliability is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the big hit reliability is higher when the pseudo continuous notice effect of the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is executed than when the pseudo continuous notice effect of the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP2-1 is executed. Yes. By such setting, the player is more expected to change to the background change notice, the player's sense of expectation can be further maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In step S612 shown in FIG. 38A, after determining whether or not to execute the pseudo continuous notice effect and determining the pseudo continuous notice pattern, it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP3-1 has been determined (step S613). . If it is determined other than the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP3-1 (step S613; No), the pseudo continuous notice determination process is terminated.

  When the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP3-1 is determined (step S613; Yes), the timing for executing the background change notice is determined (step S614). This process is an application of the concept of the modified example of FIGS. 33 to 36 described above. Therefore, in this modified example, when the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is started at the start of change (re-change) or at the end of change (re-change). Decide which one to use. By adopting the start of change (re-change) or the end of change (re-change) as the change timing of the background image, the difference in change timing can be made similar to the above-described modification examples of FIGS. This makes it possible to execute an effect that is easy to understand for the player.

  In the process of step S614, the change timing is determined at a different rate depending on whether the variable display result is “reach lose” or “big hit”. For example, in the process of step S614, the change timing may be determined at the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38C, the change timing is easily determined at the end of the change regardless of the variable display result. If the background image does not change at the start of change (re-change), the player will expect the background image to change at the end of change (re-change), so the player's sense of expectation is maintained. be able to.

  Further, in the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38C, when the variation category is “big hit”, it is easily determined at the end of the variation. With such a setting, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability when the timing at which the background image changes in the background change notice is at the end of the fluctuation higher than the jackpot reliability when it is at the start of the fluctuation. Note that by increasing the jackpot reliability when the background image changes at the end of the change, if the background image does not change at the start of the change, the player changes the background image at the end of the change. As a result, it is expected that the jackpot reliability will be high, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  In contrast to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 38C, the change timing may be easily determined at the start of the change regardless of the variable display result, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. May be easily determined at the start of variation. By doing so, it is possible to notify the player of the big hit reliability and the like at an early stage, and it is possible to pay attention to the start of fluctuation (re-variation).

  In FIG. 38A, only when the pseudo continuous notice pattern is YP3-1, the change timing of the background image in the background change notice is determined. However, the pseudo continuous notice pattern is YP2-1. Even in some cases, the change timing of the background image may be determined.

  After the change timing of the background image is determined in step S614, the pseudo continuous notice determination process is ended. If it is determined to execute the pseudo-continuous notice effect, step S531 in FIG. 25 is performed according to the determined pseudo-continuous notice pattern, the number of pseudo-continuous notices, and the background image change timing in the background change notice. It is only necessary to select an effect control pattern (pseudo-continuous notice effect control pattern).

  FIG. 39 shows a list of pseudo continuous notice effect patterns in this modification. Then, in the process of step S531, according to the pseudo continuous notice pattern, the number of pseudo series, and the background image change timing in the background change notice, the pseudo continuous notice effect control pattern CP1-1 (in the pseudo continuous notice pattern YP1-1). CP1-2 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-1, pseudo-continuous three times), CP2-1 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP1-2, pseudo-continuous twice), CP2-2 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern) CP1-2 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1, pseudo-continuous two times), CP3-1 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP2-1, pseudo-continuous three times), CP4-1 1 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1, pseudo-continuous twice, when change timing starts changing), CP4-1-2 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1, pseudo-continuous twice, change timing ends when change ends), C 4-2-1 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1, pseudo-sequential 3 times. When change timing starts changing), CP4-3-2 (pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1, pseudo-continuous 3 times. Change timing fluctuates. Any of the above may be set.

  Moreover, what is applicable to this modification by the concept of the said embodiment and the modification mentioned above may be applied arbitrarily. For example, in the process of step S529 of FIG. 25, if the variation pattern is a variation pattern with “pseudo-continuous”, the number of variations (initial variation, first-time variation, second-time variation, It is only necessary to determine whether to execute the changing notice effect in the third pseudo-continuation (execution timing of the changing notice) and which effect aspect to execute the changing notice effect. Then, in the process of step S529 of the above embodiment, when the pre-reading notice pattern is SYP3-1, the changing notice pattern is determined at the decision ratio of FIG. The ratio to be determined is high, and the pre-reading notice pattern (that is, whether or not to shift to the background change notice) can be notified and suggested by the effect mode of the changing notice effect. In this modification, In the process of S529, when the pseudo continuous notice pattern is YP3-1, by determining the changing notice pattern at the decision ratio shown in FIG. The pseudo-continuous notice pattern (that is, whether or not to shift to the background change notice) can be notified or suggested by the production mode of the medium notice effect. In addition, the execution ratio and determination ratio of the changing notice pattern can be changed based on the selected pseudo-continuous notice pattern.

  When the notice effect during fluctuation of “notice Z” is executed, the jackpot reliability is higher than when the notice effect during change of “notice Y” is executed. Therefore, the player may be discouraged when the notice effect during fluctuation of “notice Y” is normally executed. However, if the “preliminary notice effect during fluctuation” of “notice Y” is executed while the pseudo-simultaneous notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, the ratio at which the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice is executed thereafter (The ratio of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1) increases. Since the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the pseudo-continuous notice pattern YP3-1 has the highest jackpot reliability among the pseudo-continuous notice effects, when the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the stop symbol notice is being executed, Even when the notice effect during change is executed, the display result thereafter can be expected, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern accompanied by “pseudo-continuous”, it is the number of times of the variation (whether it is the first variation, the first pseudo-sequence, the second pseudo-sequence, or the third pseudo-sequence) Accordingly, the determination ratio of whether or not the changing notice effect is executed and the changing ratio of the changing notice pattern may be varied. For example, when the pseudo-continuous notice pattern is YP3-1, the fluctuation before the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice is executed (initial fluctuation), or the fluctuation (simulation of the pseudo-change notice effect of the background change notice is executed). In the first series, it may be easy to determine a specific changing notice pattern (for example, “notice Y”). Moreover, even if it is determined to be the same notice pattern during fluctuation, it depends on how many times it is fluctuation (first fluctuation, first pseudo series, second pseudo series, third pseudo series) Thus, the production mode may be changed. For example, when the same changing notice pattern is determined in a plurality of changes, the changing contents of the changing notice effect may be executed step-by-step for each change. .

  In addition, when the variation pattern is a variation pattern with “pseudo-continuous”, the change-notification effect during the variation (the first variation, the first pseudo-ream, the second pseudo-ream, the third pseudo-ream) before the start of the variation (Execution timing of changing notice) and whether or not to execute the changing notice effect of any production mode, whether or not the changing notice effect is executed for every change (every pseudo-variable change) Alternatively, a changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In addition, the during-change notice effects of “character display (notice X)”, “step-up action (notice Y)”, and “operation notice (notice Z)” are executed at different timings from the start of change to the end of change. The Specifically, the execution timing of “operation notice” is the earliest, and the execution timing of “character display” is the latest. Therefore, the big hit reliability differs depending on not only the effect mode of the changing notice effect but also the execution timing. In addition, when the pseudo-scheduled notice effect of the stop symbol notice 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 changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. .

  FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5 in the case where the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice. FIG. 41A 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, when the fluctuation pattern is PB3-2 which is a big hit when the pseudo-ream is executed twice, it is determined to perform the pseudo-ream advance notice of the pseudo-continuous notice effect control pattern CP4-1-2. To do.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (B), the chance eye CA1 (“1 · 1 · 2”) temporarily stops. Here, in order to distinguish from a normal stop, each decorative symbol is displayed in a state where it does not stop completely while shaking. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41 (C), the first pseudo continuous variation is executed, and for example, letters “chance” are displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIGS. 30 (D) and 30 (E). The background image in the image display device 5 changes from an image having a daytime motif (ordinary background image) to a background image having a nighttime motif (special background image). Note that the stop symbol at this time is the chance eye CB1 ("1, 2, 3"), but it may be a combination of non-reach loses.

  Subsequently, in the second quasi-continuous fluctuation, as shown in FIGS. 30F to 30H, reach is reached and the decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination are stopped corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Even in the third variation, the background image continues to be a night motif.

  As described above, in the pseudo-continuous notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice, the background that changes to a special background image different from the normal after the stop symbol notice that the chance eye A stops is executed. By executing the change notice, it is possible to notice the possibility of a big hit.

  If a stop symbol notice is executed that stops the chance eye A, and then a background change notice is not executed, the reliability of the big hit is the lowest among the pseudo-continuous notice effects. When executed, the jackpot reliability is the highest among the pseudo-continuous notice effects. In this way, by providing a pseudo-continuous notice pattern that changes (shifts) from an effect form that indicates low reliability to an effect form that indicates high reliability, a pseudo-continuous notice effect of a pattern with low reliability is executed. Even in such a case, the player's expectation can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 32, as the pseudo-continuous notice pattern of the pseudo-continuous notice effect executed over the four fluctuations and the re-variation (pseudo-continuous three-time fluctuation pattern), as shown in FIG. Stops, the chance B stops at the second change (re-change), the background image changes to a special background image at the third change (re-change), and the fourth change (re-change) May continue to perform variations in a special background image. By providing such a pseudo-continuous 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 the change in the production mode, and the interest of the game improves.

  In the above embodiment, by determining the pseudo-continuous notice pattern, the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous notice effect that is executed over a plurality of changes (revariations) is determined. As long as the control for executing the pseudo-continuous notice effect similar to that in the above embodiment is performed, the method for determining the effect mode of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is not limited to the method of the above embodiment.

  For example, in a plurality of re-variations until the variable display result is derived, it may be determined for each re-variation which pseudo-predictive effect of the effect mode is to be executed based on the variable display result. Specifically, when the display result of the variation that is the target of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is “hit”, it is only necessary that the pseudo-continuous notice effect of the effect mode with higher jackpot reliability is easily executed. In this case, it is preferable to store the effect mode in the last re-variation so that the pseudo-continuous notice effect in the effect mode having a lower hit reliability than the effect state of the previous re-change is not executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent that the production | presentation in which jackpot reliability falls is performed as a pseudo | simulation continuous notice production (continuous production) progresses.

  The continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in the above-described embodiment or modification is a stop symbol notice or a background change notice, but these are examples of the continuous notice effect, and the continuous notice effect is at least the first notice effect. A pattern for executing (stop symbol notice in the above-described embodiment) and a second notice effect (background change in the above-described embodiment, etc.) having a higher ratio (big hit reliability) resulting in a specific display result than the first notice effect. It is only necessary to provide a pattern for executing (notice) and a pattern for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect. And there are a plurality of effect modes of the first notice effect, and the proportion of execution of the notice effect differs in a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed according to the effect form of the first notice effect. It only has to be like this. Such a continuous notice effect may be anything that can inform the player that it is a series of effects, such as an effect that outputs a sound, an effect that lights a lamp, an effect that makes a decorative pattern perform a special operation, and an decorative pattern It is only necessary to have an effect that adds a special effect, an effect by a display other than a decorative pattern, an effect that operates a moving object for an effect provided in the game area, or an effect that combines these effects.

  In the stop symbol notice of the above embodiment, the combination of decorative symbols (chance eyes) predetermined in the image display device 5 is stopped, but it is normally used in at least a part of the decorative symbol display area. A special symbol for a continuous notice effect different from the decorative symbol to be displayed may be stopped.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the stop symbol advance of a mode with low reliability (those which stop chance chance A) is performed among a plurality of stop symbol previews, the stop of a mode with high reliability is performed. The ratio at which the background change notice is executed after that is higher than when the symbol notice (the chance eye B stops) is executed. On the contrary, when a stop symbol advance notice with a high degree of reliability (a chance eye B stops) is executed, a stop symbol advance notice with a low reliability (a chance eye A stops) ) May be executed at a higher rate after the background change notice is executed. In this way, the player can expect to develop a more reliable background change notice when it becomes a highly reliable stop symbol notice, and the interest of the game is improved To do.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed, compared with the case where the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed. In the case, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability were higher, but on the contrary, the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed after the stop symbol notice is executed is executed. In the case where the pre-reading notice effect in which the background change notice is executed alone is executed, the jackpot reliability and the reach reliability may be increased. In this way, the player pays attention to which of the stop symbol notice and the background change notice starts from the prefetch notice effect.

  In step 752 in FIG. 33A and step S614 in FIG. 38A, the background change timing in the background change notice is determined at either the start of change or the end of change. However, other timings may be provided as the background change timing in the background change notice. For example, the background may change during the change. In this case, in step 752 in FIG. 33A or step S614 in FIG. 38A, it is determined which change timing is to be made, and thereafter, an effect control pattern corresponding to the determination result is set. You can do so. By doing so, the background change timing in the background change notice becomes various, and the player pays attention to the change timing.

  Also, in step 752 of FIG. 33A and step S614 of FIG. 38A, any of the variation categories to be notified is “non-reach lose”, “reach lose”, “accuracy / small hit”, or “big hit”. And the change timing is determined based on whether the variable display result is “reach lose” or “big hit”. Not limited to this, which reach is executed when the variable category or variable display result is “Leach Loss” or “Big Bonus”, or when the variable category or variable display result is “Big Hit” The change timing may be determined on the basis of the degree of advantage for the player, such as whether it is a big hit type. By doing in this way, it is possible to notify and suggest which reach is executed and which jackpot type is to be performed according to the background change timing in the background change notification. In addition, in a gaming machine provided with a latent state (latent mode) that does not notify whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic state, in the latent state, changes depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable state The timing may be determined. In this way, the gaming state can be suggested by the background change timing in the background change notice, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and modification, you may make it perform both a prefetch notice effect and a pseudo-continuous notice effect as a continuous notice effect. In this way, the pre-reading notice effect can be executed when the number of reserved memories is large, and the pseudo-continuous notice effect can be executed even when the number of reserved memories is large. Can be improved. In this case, the contents of the pre-reading notice effect and the effects of the pseudo-continuous notice effect may be associated with each other. For example, when the pre-reading notice effect and the pseudo-continuous notice effect are continuously executed, such as when the variation to be executed of the pre-reading notice effect is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect, the effect mode of each continuous notice effect May be determined together. Specifically, when the background change notice is executed in the prefetch notice effect, the pseudo-continuous notice effect which is a special background image may be continuously executed. Further, when the stop symbol notice is executed in the pre-read notice effect, the background change notice may be developed in the pseudo-continuous notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” are provided as changing notice effects during change, and it has been described that the effect aspects are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” may all have the same production mode, and only the execution timing may be different. For example, the earliest execution timing from the start of fluctuation may be “notice X” and the latest may be “notice Z”. By doing so, it is possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result is “big hit” or that the reach is executed depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is to be executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Note that when the stop symbol notice is being executed, the background change notice may be more easily executed as the execution timing of the changing notice effect is delayed. In this way, the player can pay attention to whether or not the changing notice effect is executed until the end of the change. Further, the earlier the execution timing of the changing notice effect may be, the easier the background change notice is executed. In this way, it is possible to notify at a timing that does not cause the decorative symbol to stop or the like, and it is possible to focus on whether or not the changing notice effect is executed immediately after starting the change. In addition, at least some of the execution timings of “notice X”, “notice Y”, and “notice Z” are provided in one change (pseudo-continuous change), and the background from variable display results and stop symbol notice The execution timing may be determined based on whether or not to shift to a change notice. This also makes it possible to notify or suggest that the variable display result will be “big hit” or that the reach will be executed, depending on the execution timing of the changing notice effect. Further, when the stop symbol notice is being executed, it is possible to indicate to the player that the background change notice is to be executed according to the execution timing of the changing notice effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous notice effect, and the pre-reading notice pattern and the pseudo-continuous notice pattern for execution are determined on the side of the effect control board 12. However, at least a part of these determinations may be determined on the main substrate 11 side. For example, on the side of the main board 11, it may be determined whether or not the background change notice can be executed as the prefetch notice effect. This determination may be performed in parallel with the determination of the variation pattern and the variation time. When it is determined that the background change notice can be executed on the main board 11 side, a command to that effect is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 side, and the effect control board 12 side. Then, based on the reception of the command, it may be determined whether to actually execute the background change notice. In this case, after starting the pre-reading notice effect (for example, stop symbol notice), it may be easier to determine that the background change notice is executed on the effect control board 12 side as the noticeable variable display is closer. Further, if it is not determined that the background change notice is executed until the notice target variable display is made, the background change notice may be forcibly executed in the notice target variable display.

  After a decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, a jackpot promotion effect that notifies whether or not to control to a probable change state is executed when the player is in a jackpot game state, such as during a round in the jackpot game state In this case, as the jackpot promotion promotion effect, when the same symbols as the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the image display device 5 in the jackpot gaming state, and the same symbols are aligned on the effective line, the probable bonus jackpot effect. May be executed. 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.

  In the above 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). Also good. 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.

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize instead of or together with restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory 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 figure display result, control is performed based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended may be restricted. 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.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, determination is performed 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.

  In the above embodiment, the 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 the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. 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.

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

  In addition, 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 game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a 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 a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  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.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, even when the pre-reading notice effect of the stop symbol notice having low jackpot reliability or reach reliability is executed, the jackpot reliability or reach reliability is achieved. May change to a high background change notice, so even if a stop symbol notice is executed, the player will expect to change to the background change notice and maintain the player's expectation Can improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the prefetching notice effect of the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is changed from the same effect form (the effect form in which the chance eye A stops) to the background change notice as the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-1 having the lowest jackpot reliability and reach reliability. It is going to change. As a result, even when a pre-reading notice effect with the lowest hit reliability or reach reliability and when the chance eye A stops is executed, the player's expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the possibility of a big hit (hit hit reliability) is higher when the stop symbol notice is executed when the chance item B is stopped than when the stop symbol notice is executed when the chance item A is stopped. ing. By doing in this way, when the stop symbol notice is executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which chance is stopped, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Also, in the prefetching notice effect based on the prefetching notice pattern shown in FIG. 32, as the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice effect that is executed over four fluctuations, the chance eye A stops at the first fluctuation, and the second time The chance B stops in the fluctuation, the background image changes to a special background image in the third fluctuation, and the fluctuation is executed in the special background image continuously in the fourth fluctuation. 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.

  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.

  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 Display control unit.

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
About the variable display that has not yet been started, a hold storage means capable of storing information for determining whether or not to make an advantageous state advantageous to the player as hold information;
Starting time determining means for determining whether to enter the advantageous state based on the holding information read from the holding storage means when starting variable display;
Variable display time determining means for determining variable display time from the start of variable display to the end of variable display;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the variable display time determining means;
State control means that can be controlled to a special state advantageous to the player after the advantageous state is controlled and finished,
Before-start determination means for determining whether to be in the advantageous state before determination by the start-time determination means;
Based on the determination by the pre-start determination means, a notice effect that performs continuous notice effects over a plurality of variable displays before the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means is executed. An execution means,
The variable display time determining means includes
While the start time determining means can determine the first variable display time as the variable display time to be executed when it is determined that the advantageous state is set,
The variable display time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the special state can be determined as a second variable display time that is longer than the first variable display time, regardless of the number of stored storage 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 proportion of the advantageous state than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed by any one of the patterns for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production including a first production mode and a second production mode having a higher ratio of the advantageous state than the first production mode.
The second notice effect can be executed even when the advantageous state is not achieved,
The notice effect execution means includes:
The person who executes the first notice effect according to the first effect aspect performs the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed rather than the first notice effect that is executed according to the second effect aspect. The notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the notice effect being executed is high depending on the pattern to be executed,
When the notice effect is executed according to a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the second notice effect can be started at a plurality of timings during one variable display, A gaming machine that executes the notice effect such that the degree of advantage varies depending on the timing of starting the second notice effect. A gaming machine that performs variable display,
About the variable display that has not yet been started, a hold storage means capable of storing information for determining whether or not to make an advantageous state advantageous to the player as hold information;
Start time determining means for determining whether or not to enter the advantageous state when starting variable display;
Variable display determination means for determining a variable display pattern including a variable display time from the start of variable display to the end of variable display based on the determination result of the start time determination means;
Variable display executing means for executing variable display based on the determination result of the variable display determining means;
State control means that can be controlled to a special state advantageous to the player after the advantageous state is controlled and the advantageous state ends, and
The variable display determining means includes
While the start time determining means can determine the first variable display time as the variable display time to be executed when it is determined that the advantageous state is set,
The variable display time when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times in the special state can be determined as a second variable display time that is longer than the first variable display time, regardless of the number of stored storage means. ,
The variable display pattern is a re-variable display pattern corresponding to executing a re-variable display for a predetermined number of times after the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started and before the display result is derived. Including
Based on the determination result of the start time determination means, comprising a notice effect execution means for executing a continuous notice effect over a plurality of variable displays based on the re-variable display pattern,
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 proportion of the advantageous state than the first notice effect. The notice effect can be executed by any one of the patterns for executing the second notice effect after executing the first notice effect,
There are a plurality of production modes of the first notice production including a first production mode and a second production mode having a higher ratio of the advantageous state than the first production mode.
The second notice effect can be executed even when the advantageous state is not achieved,
The notice effect execution means includes:
The person who executes the first notice effect according to the first effect aspect performs the second notice effect after the first notice effect is executed rather than the first notice effect that is executed according to the second effect aspect. The notice effect is executed so that the ratio of the notice effect being executed is high depending on the pattern to be executed,
When the notice effect is executed according to a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed, the second notice effect can be started at a plurality of timings during one variable display, A gaming machine that executes the notice effect such that the degree of advantage varies depending on the timing of starting the second notice effect. Based on the determination result of the start time determination means, further comprising an suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests that the advantageous state is achieved,
The notice effect is executed according to a pattern in which the second notice effect is executed after the first notice effect is executed by the notice effect executing means in accordance with the effect mode of the suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect executing means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the ratio is different.

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