JP6031416B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention performs a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied, and the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when playing.

  As a conventional gaming machine, a start winning memory display area is arranged in the display area of the image display device, and a hold display is performed to display the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner. By changing the display mode, there is one that executes a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” before starting the variable display based on the stored memory. In such a gaming machine, the display state of the hold display is set to a special mode (for example, “square”) different from a predetermined mode (for example, “circle”) at the normal time, so that the prefetching notice effect may be executed. There is one that performs a pre-read notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display of the special mode to a different special mode (for example, “star”) at a predetermined timing (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-106888 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, it is assumed that the hold display is only displayed small in the lower corner of the display area of the image display device, and the display mode of the hold display has changed from a normal mode to a special mode. However, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the display mode of the hold display has changed, and there is a problem that the player may not notice that the pre-reading notice effect is being executed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing that the hold display has changed to a predetermined mode.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Fluctuations display (e.g., changing display) is performed, a favorable favorable conditions for Yu technique's (e.g., jackpot gaming state) controllable gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Pending memory means for storing information about the variation display is not started but not yet as a hold memory (e.g., start winning time of receiving the command buffer shown in FIG. 9 (B)),
To determine whether the control Advantageously state decision means (for example, CPU 103 is the portion to perform the special symbol normal processing in S110 of the special symbols process processing shown in FIG. 11) and,
Determining determination Priority determination means for determining whether or not is controlled advantageously state prior decision before Symbol decision means (for example, CPU 103 is, portions for performing the winning time random number determination process shown in FIG. 13) and,
The hold display corresponding to been reserved memory stored in the hold memory means, at least a first aspect (e.g., the first special hold display (squares (◇))) or second aspect (for example, the second special hold display (stars (☆))) on-hold display means (for example, the part where the CPU 120 executes the on-hold display update process shown in FIG. 23A and displays the on-hold display on the effect display device 5),
A hold notice effect executing means capable of executing a hold notice effect for changing the display mode of the hold indication displayed on the hold indication means from the first form to the second form based on the determination result by the determining means ( For example, the CPU 120 changes the hold display flag in S841 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG.
Before Symbol hold display unit on the display has been that hold display is the first aspect der Rutoki, hold display first auxiliary effect that easily recognized than the first embodiment (for example, a plurality of square (◇) marks The first auxiliary effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120 performs the effect symbol fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 24) that can execute the first auxiliary display that is continuously repeated linearly until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started . Part of executing the display of the first auxiliary display in S839),
When the hold display displayed on the hold display means changes from the first mode to the second mode, a second auxiliary effect (for example, a plurality of star (☆) marks) different from the first auxiliary effect is displayed. The second auxiliary effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120 performs the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 24) that can execute the second auxiliary display that is repeated continuously in a frame shape until the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started . Part of executing the display of the second auxiliary display in S842),
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, it becomes easy to recognize that the hold display has changed to the second mode.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A holding notice determining means for determining whether or not to execute a holding notice effect by the holding notice effect executing means (for example, a portion where the CPU 120 executes a prefetch notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 21);
The hold notice effect executing means (for example, the part where the CPU 120 changes the hold display flag in S841 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 24) executes the hold notice effect based on the determination of the hold notice determining means. (For example, the part in which the CPU 120 executes the hold change effect based on the execution of the prefetch notice effect in S906 of the prefetch notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 21),
The hold notice determining unit does not decide to execute the hold notice effect when the specific effect is executed when the start condition for performing the variable display is satisfied (for example, the CPU 120 reads the prefetch shown in FIG. 21). If it is a big hit effect or a reach effect period in S902 of the notice effect determination process, the execution of the hold change effect is not determined)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the specific effect and the hold notice effect from being executed redundantly when the start condition is satisfied, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein
The first auxiliary effect (for example, an effect for displaying the first auxiliary display) is an effect related to the first aspect (for example, as shown in FIG. 26D, the first special reserved display (square ( This is an effect that displays the first auxiliary display in which the same square marks as in ◇)) are repeated in a straight line)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the first auxiliary effect is an effect related to the first mode, the player can easily recognize the relevance to the hold display of the first mode.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , claim 2 or means 1,
The second auxiliary effect (for example, an effect for displaying the second auxiliary display) is an effect related to the second mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 26F, the second special reserved display (star ( ☆)) is a production in which the second auxiliary display is composed of a series of star marks in a frame shape)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the second auxiliary effect is an effect related to the second mode, the player can easily recognize the relevance to the hold display of the second mode.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, means 1, and means 2,
The change of the hold display is executed when the variable display is started (for example, the part where the CPU 120 executes S839 or S842 in the effect symbol change start process shown in FIG. 24).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the hold display changes at the start of the variable display in which other effects are rarely executed, it is possible to prevent the change in the hold display from becoming difficult to understand due to the other effects. At the same time, the interest at the start of the variable display can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, and means 1 to 3,
The timing at which the hold display changes from the first mode (for example, the first special hold display) to the second mode (for example, the second special hold display), and the second auxiliary effect (for example, the second auxiliary display). Is executed at the same timing (for example, as shown in FIG. 26F, the second auxiliary display is performed at the same time as the change from the first special hold display to the second special hold display).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the change timing from the first mode to the second mode is the same as the execution timing of the second auxiliary effect, the player can easily recognize the relevance of the change.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to means 4,
The timing at which the hold display changes from the first mode (for example, the first special hold display) to the second mode (for example, the second special hold display) is different from the timing at which the second auxiliary effect is executed. (For example, as shown in the modification, the timing at which the hold display changes from the first special hold display to the second special hold display is different from the timing at which the first auxiliary display is switched to the second auxiliary display).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the change timing from the first mode to the second mode is different from the execution timing of the second auxiliary effect, so that the game can be given unexpectedness and the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, means 1 to 5,
The hold notice effect executing means (for example, the part where the CPU 120 changes the hold display flag in S841 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 24) is the hold storage means (for example, the start winning shown in FIG. 9B). When a plurality of hold memories are stored in the time reception command buffer), the hold notice is changed from the first mode (for example, the first special hold display) to the second mode (for example, the second special hold display). An effect (for example, a hold change effect) can be executed for a plurality of hold memories (for example, in the modified example shown in FIG. 27, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed, two or more hold displays indicate a hold change effect. Target part),
The first auxiliary effect execution means (for example, the portion where the CPU 120 executes display of the first auxiliary display in S839 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 24) and the second auxiliary effect execution means (for example, the CPU 120) 24 is a portion where the display of the second auxiliary display is executed in S842 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 24), when the hold notice effect for a plurality of hold memories is being executed, For each memory, the first auxiliary effect (for example, the first auxiliary display) and the second auxiliary effect (for example, the second auxiliary display) are executed (for example, in the modification shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of hold displays are held). The part that executes multiple pending change effects as the target of the change effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when there are a plurality of hold memories, the hold notice effect, the first auxiliary effect, and the second auxiliary effect are executed for the plurality of hold memories, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows assignment of the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice effect determination process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows each random number, (B) is a figure which shows the pre-reading notice effect execution decision table, (C) is a figure which shows the hold change effect execution decision table, (D) is a diagram showing a hold display type determination table. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display update process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of an update of a pending | holding storage area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a prefetch notice effect. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the prefetch notice effect in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side in FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display 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, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). 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 effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect 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 effect display device 5, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. 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” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol 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 deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 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 attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  On-hold storage display areas 5 </ b> D and 5 </ b> U are set at two places on the left and right sides of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the on-hold storage display areas 5D and 5U, on-hold storage display is performed to display the variable display on-hold storage number (special figure on-hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game in an identifiable manner.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display 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). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the present embodiment, the hold memory display generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (for example, white) in the left hold memory display area 5D. ○), and the reserved storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening is displayed in a circular white display (for example, white Displayed as “O”. Further, as will be described later, the hold storage display in the hold storage display area 5D on the left side corresponding to the start winning of the first start winning opening may change the display mode so that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. It is the target of a pre-reading notice that suggests sex.

  In the following description, the on-hold storage display areas 5D and 5U may be referred to as on-hold display areas, and the number of on-hold memories can be recognized by the number of on-hold storage displays displayed on the on-hold storage display areas 5D and 5U. It has become. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  The hold display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the start is based on (entering) or not. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  In addition, in the upper left part of the display area of the effect display device 5, a small symbol display area for displaying the effect symbols small is provided. In the small symbol display area, for example, when various notice effects are executed during variable display, the effect symbols are not displayed and the effect symbols 5L, 5C, and 5R are not used. Instead, a small symbol is displayed. By displaying these small symbols, even if various effect images are displayed in the center of the display area of the effect display device 5, the player can recognize the contents of the effect symbols 5L, 5C, 5R. It has become.

  Below the effect 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 second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  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 when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening 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 (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “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-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, 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 upper left and right 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 built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the 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 the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  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 executes a normal symbol variation display 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. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per 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 fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece 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 and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. 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 “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot 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, “16”, etc.). 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.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, which will be described later, A special symbol indicating a number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variable jackpot described later, and is a special variable. The grand prize opening door of the winning ball apparatus 7 is used for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By setting the open state, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability change big hit A. .

  Control is performed after a special symbol indicating the number “5” is derived from among the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state), the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) The upper limit) is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is the first number in the normal open big hit state ( For example, it is repeatedly executed a second number of times (for example, 5 times) less than 16 times. The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number of 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. However, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit 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. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

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

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

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect 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 “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation 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. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

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

  The notice effect may 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 fluctuating display for which the possibility that the fluctuating display result will be a “big hit” or the like is started. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the change display result will be a “big hit” over the change display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation 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 variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the 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, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The 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”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation 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 reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. 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 ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve 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 fluctuation 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 (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. 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. The time until the fluctuation 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. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, 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 distinguish 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-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure 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.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. 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 game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a 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 effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. 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. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. 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 produces the effect display device 5, 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 display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on 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 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R 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, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. ing. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the out ball switch 24 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. 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 effect display device 5, a sound 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 the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 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. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a varying manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) 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, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect 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 “losing” 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 "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8CX0H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3) indicates the first determination result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. This is a 1-variable display result designation command. The command 8CX1H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) is a second variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. This is a result specification command. The command 8CX2H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3) is a third variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. This is a result specification command. The command 8CX3H (X is an arbitrary value of 1 to 3) is a fourth variable display for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. This is a result specification command. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect 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 jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision 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 B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  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 reserved memory display area 5D 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 so as to be specified in the reserved memory display area 5U 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 are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  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 variation display result is “big hit” as the winning determination result and the determination result of the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability). The command C6XXH determines whether the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other than non-reach and super-reach” as the determination result at the time of winning. This is a variation category command indicating a result (determination result of variation pattern type).

  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 area. A RAM (RandomAccessMemory) 102 to be provided; a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program; a random number circuit 104 that updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103; And an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  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 main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some 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 a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation 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 and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  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 in advance 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 a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends 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 (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map 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 controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is selected from a plurality of jackpot types based on the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed 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 special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation jackpot A”, “probability variation jackpot B” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. 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 ratio of determining the big hit type as “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special figure.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. 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.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from the above-described plurality of types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A loss variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, the fluctuation patterns of normal reach big hit (PB1-1), super reach α big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In this embodiment, if these judgment values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. If the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time reduction control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

In the variation pattern determination table A for losing, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), the normal reach losing variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α losing variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of the normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of the super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  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 number 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 hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  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 number 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 value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (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 general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal 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. 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.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. 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.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A 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 in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an 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 effect 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 the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory ) And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “0”) corresponding to the first special figure hold storage during the variable display. In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of reserved memories in the second special figure reserved memory are provided. Area) and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “0”) corresponding to the second special figure holding storage during the variable display. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation memory and the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation memory in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize are the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category pattern designation command. The reserved memory number notification command is associated with the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory so as to be stored separately.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect determination processing completion flag, the hold display flag, and the hold change effect target flag are associated with each buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold memory. The storage area is secured so that it can be stored. The hold display flag can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the second special figure hold memory. Note that the pre-reading notice effect determination processing completion flag is provided to specify whether or not the pre-reading notice effect determination process (FIG. 21), which will be described later, has been processed as a pending storage for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. It has been. The hold display flag is provided to specify a display mode when the hold display is performed in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U of the effect display device 5. Furthermore, the hold change effect target flag is provided in order to specify that the hold change effect target will be described later.

  If execution of the prefetching notice effect is not determined in the prefetching notice effect determination process, “1” is stored in the hold display flag, and the normal mode (for example, white circle) hold display is held. It is displayed in the memory display area 5D. In addition, when execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, “2” or “3” is stored in the hold display flag, so that the first special mode (for example, square (◇) )) And the second special mode (for example, a star (☆)) are displayed in the hold storage display area 5D. In this embodiment, the hold display in the first special mode is more likely to be a big hit than the hold display in the normal mode, and the hold display in the second special mode is more likely than the hold display in the first special mode. The possibility of a big hit is high. The expected value of jackpots according to the display mode of the hold display is a prefetch notice effect execution table (FIG. 22B and hold display type determination table (FIG. 22D)) used in a prefetch notice effect determination process described later. It can be set by each judgment value.

  In the following description, the normal mode hold display may be referred to as a normal hold display, the first special mode hold display may be referred to as a first special hold display, and the second special mode hold display may be referred to as a first hold display. 2 May be referred to as special hold display.

  Further, in the pre-reading notice effect of the present embodiment, not only an effect mode in which the hold display is the same display mode until the digestion from the occurrence of the hold memory, but also an effect mode in which the hold display changes in the middle is executed. . For example, a hold change effect is performed in which the hold display that was in the normal mode at the time of occurrence of the hold memory is changed to the hold display of the first special mode and further changed to the hold display of the second special mode. Further, when the on-hold display of the effect display device 5 changes, an auxiliary display is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 so that the player can easily recognize the change of the on-hold display (see FIG. 26). . In this embodiment, the hold display in the first or second special mode has been performed since the occurrence of the hold memory, or the hold display that has been the normal mode at the time of the hold storage has changed and the first or second special mode has been changed. In order to clearly indicate to the player whether or not the hold display has been made, the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect is changed only when the other hold display is in the normal mode. That is, when the hold display flag corresponding to another hold storage is only “0” or “1”, “1” is set to the hold change effect target flag corresponding to the buffer number for which the hold display is changed. Stored.

  In this embodiment, the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect is changed only when the other hold display is in the normal mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. Regardless of whether or not the other hold display is in the normal mode, the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect may be changed.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure holding memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening. Then, at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Go. At the time of start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a start opening winning designation command and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command and the hold are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory, respectively. The stored number notification commands are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B is stored in the storage area (buffer number “ 1 ”is deleted from the one stored in the area), and the subsequent stored contents are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 9B, when the variable display of the effect symbol of the first special figure holding memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “4”. Are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. The buffer number “0” is an area for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time. Note that the corresponding pre-reading notice effect determination processing completion flag, hold display flag, and hold change effect target flag are also shifted in accordance with the shift of each storage content corresponding to the hold storage.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in 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 which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control 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.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect 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.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the 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, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  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 It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, 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 effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit 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 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 effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a start winning reception command buffer 194A (see FIG. 9B) for performing reserved storage display in the reserved storage display areas 5D and 5U is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. Yes. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory Each command data transmitted at the time of starting winning a prize is stored in each storage area. The data in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is received in response to the reception of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command, and the reception of the first variation start command and the second variation start command. It is updated in the hold display update process (S799, see FIG. 20) in the effect control process described later, and the hold storage display in the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U based on the updated start winning reception command buffer 194A. Is updated.

  Specifically, when the first start opening winning designation command is received based on the fact that there has been a starting winning at the first start winning opening, a hold display is newly added to the hold storage display area 5D. When the first change start command is received based on the start of the change in the first special figure, the highest hold (holding memory that has been won first) among the hold indications in the hold memory display area 5D. The display is erased, and the hold display is updated so that other hold displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction). Similarly, when the second start opening winning designation command is received based on the start winning at the second start winning opening, a hold display is newly added to the hold storage display area 5U, while When the second fluctuation start command is received based on the start of the fluctuation of the 2 special figure, the hold display of the highest rank (the hold storage that has been won first) among the hold displays in the hold storage display area 5U is displayed. The hold display is updated so that the other hold display is shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, left direction) after being erased.

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, RAM 10 2 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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 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 (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, 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 (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (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 (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 movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 10 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S101, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first uses 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. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (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 first special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S202 (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” (S203). .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S201 (S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S202 (S202; Yes), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (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 memory number is not the upper limit value in S205 (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” (S206). .

  After either of the processes of S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (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 number of reserved memories is updated so as to add 1 (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 processing of S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining 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. The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S209). The numerical data indicating each random value 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 (S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation 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 determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further displays the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 extracts the numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol by executing the process of S209.

  Subsequent to the processing of S210, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (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 transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  Following the process of S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (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 (S213). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  After executing the process of S213, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (S214; Yes), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S215), and the process proceeds to S204. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2” (S214; No), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S216), and then the start winning determination process. Exit. 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. 13A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S212 of FIG. 12 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by a special symbol normal process (S110 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S111 in FIG. 11, FIG. 16) to be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the variation display mode of the production symbol before the special symbol or production symbol variation display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is determined to be a super-reach display mode, which is a predetermined mode, and based on the determination result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like can execute a pre-reading notice effect as described later.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 13 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (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.

  Following the process of S401, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S402). Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S209 of FIG. 12 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S403). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S402 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. 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 sets the random value 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, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  If it is determined in S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S403; No), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “lost” The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S405), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S406). When the time reduction flag is not set (S406; No), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set. When the time reduction flag is set (S406; Yes), the variation pattern determination table for loss is set. Select D and set.

  The loss variation pattern determination table A is a loss variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the loss variation pattern determination table D is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the variation pattern determination table A for loss and the variation pattern determination table D for loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the total number of stored storages is 2 to 4. B and a variation pattern determination table C for loss that is used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance, as shown in FIG. In C, in the variation pattern determination table A for loss, values ranging from 0 to A in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern. In the pattern determination tables B and C, a value exceeding 0 to A in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the non-reach variation pattern. It is allocated. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination tables A to C for the loss, values from B to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern by using the variation pattern determination table A for loss in S407, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always performed when non-reach or super reach is determined even if the number of reserved memories changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made using the variation pattern determination table A for loss.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when it is determined in S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined during the variable display (S403; Yes), the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type The jackpot type is determined based on (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. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S409 is executed (S411), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any one of the jackpot variation patterns. Set (S412).

  After executing any of the processes of S407, S408, and S412, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S407, S408, and S412 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the variation pattern determination, The variation category corresponding to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 is determined (S413). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, at least when the variation display result is “losing”, the variation category that is the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of pending storages. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command according to the determination result in the process of S413 to the effect control board 12 (S414), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  The special symbol normal process of 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 the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result 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). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S110 and the variation pattern setting processing of S111, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of 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 S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted by 1 or added by 1, Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. 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 of 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 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 game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this 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 definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol 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, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of 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 fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit release post-processing in 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 of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 11 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” (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 S231, the second pending 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 hold storage number is other than “0” in S231 (S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the 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 (S232a). 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 S232a, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by 1 and updated, for example. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the lower entry from pending number "1" in the second Japanese view pending storage unit 151 B (e.g. hold numbers "2" to entry corresponding to "4") random number value stored in MR1~MR3 Is shifted upward by one entry.

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S234), and then the process proceeds to S239.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (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 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”. Good. As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. 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. 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 able to decide.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S235 (S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the 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 (S236a). 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 S236a, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, pending number from "1" lower entry in the first Japanese view pending storage unit 151 A (e.g., hold numbers "2" to entry corresponding to "4") random number value stored in MR1~MR3 Is shifted upward by one entry.

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S238), and then the process proceeds to S239.

  In S239, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”. set. 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 compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S240). In S240, if the gaming state at that time is a highly probable state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10,000 to 12180, the “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S239, since different determination values are assigned to “big hit” corresponding to the gaming state (high probability, low probability) at that time, S240 In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation and “non-probability change”, “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be made (S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is set to any of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state having a higher advantage for the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite 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 (S245), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S241 that it is not “big hit” (S241; No), the process proceeds to S251.

  In S251, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. If it is determined in S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S251, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S252), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In S235, if the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (S250), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect 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 customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S111 of FIG. 11 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S261). If the big hit flag is ON (S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types (S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in S261 (S261; No), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is a certain change state or the short-time state (S265). If the time reduction flag is on (S265; Yes), the variation pattern determination table D for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S265 +).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S265; No), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether or not the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S266).

  When the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S266; No), the variation pattern determination table A for losing is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S267).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S266; Yes), the process proceeds to S268 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S268).

  If the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S268; No), the variation pattern determination table B for losing is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S269). .

  When the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more (S268; Yes), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S270).

  After executing any of the processing of S262, S265 +, S267, S269, and S270, the selected data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (S272).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S272. That is, the process of S272 includes a process of determining whether or not the change display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state when the change display result is “lost”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S272, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S276). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of S276, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol are performed (S277). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S277, a special figure fluctuation time, which is a special symbol fluctuation display time according to the fluctuation pattern determination result, is set (S278). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S279), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S277, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S113 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). When the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S132). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). If the big hit flag is not set (S133; No), the process proceeds to S150.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S133; Yes), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag if the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set (S134), and the effect control board 12 The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S135). ).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S136).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 5) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S137). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S138). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S114) (S139).

  On the other hand, in S150, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S150). When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S150; Yes), the process proceeds to S155.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S150; No), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by −1 (S151). . Then, transmission setting of the time reduction number designation command is performed (S152), it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction number counter after subtraction is “0” (S153), and when it is not “0” (S153; No). Advances to S155, and when the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S153; Yes), after the time reduction flag is cleared (S154), the probability variable flag or the time reduction flag is set to end the time reduction control. After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state (specifically, low probability low base) corresponding to the state (S155), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 11 as the big hit process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S160). If the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S160; No), the jackpot flag is reset (S161), and a jackpot end designation command transmission setting is made according to the jackpot type (S162).

  Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for performing the big hit end display in the effect display device 5 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (S163), and the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S160; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S165). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S165; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored jackpot type is a probability variation jackpot A or a probability variation jackpot B (S166).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S166; Yes), by executing S170A to S170C, the probable change flag and the short time flag are set and the short time counter is set to “0” The process proceeds to S169.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S166; No), by executing S167 and S168, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set to the hour / hour counter, and then S169. Proceed to

  In S169, after setting the transmission of the game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and time reduction flag, the value of the special figure process flag corresponds to the special symbol normal process The updated value is updated to “0” (S175).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S71). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S72). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S73), and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S74). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S75). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S72.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S75) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice effect determining process for determining the presence or absence of a pre-reading notice effect (S798), and the reserved storage display in the reserved storage display areas 5D and 5U of the effect display device 5 is performed. Is updated to a display corresponding to the hold display flag stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S799).

  In the pre-reading notice effect determination process according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is an entry in which each command is newly stored in the start command reception command buffer 194A, and an entry in which each command is newly stored exists. To do so, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is determined based on the hold storage stored in the entry, and the value of the hold display flag (“0” to “3”) is determined. Then, a value (“0” to “3”) corresponding to the hold display flag of the entry is stored. In this embodiment, the presence / absence of a hold change effect, which will be described later, is also determined. When the hold change effect is determined, “1” is stored in the hold change effect target flag of the entry.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S800 to S806 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  Big hit game processing (S805): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S806).

  Big hit end effect processing (S806): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Next, the prefetch notice effect determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random value counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, a random value SR1 for determining the pre-reading notice effect execution, a random value SR2 for determining the hold change effect execution, and a hold display type determination The numerical data indicating each of the random number values SR3 is controlled to be countable. In addition, a random number counter for generating the random numbers for determining the pre-reading notice effect execution, the random number for determining the hold change effect execution, and the random number for determining the hold display type is set in the RAM 122, and the timer interrupt is performed in the random number update process described above. Updated every time.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice effect determination process (S798) in the effect control process. In the pre-reading notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the start prize reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B), and receives the start prize in the storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory. Among the buffer numbers in which commands (start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command and pending storage number notification command) are stored, there are those in which the pre-reading notice effect determination processing completed flag is set to “0”. Whether or not (S900).

  Here, if there is no buffer number in which the start winning reception command is stored, the pre-reading notice effect determination processing completed flag is set to “0” (S900; No), the pre-reading notice effect determination process Exit. If there is a buffer number in which the reception command at the time of winning a prize is stored and the pre-reading notice effect determination processing flag is set to “0” (S900; Yes), the pre-reading notice effect determination processing flag is set. The buffer number storing the start winning reception command set to “0” is specified as the pending storage to be determined for the pre-reading notice effect determination (S901).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a big hit effect or a reach effect period. Here, when it is a big hit production or reach production period (S902; Yes), it progresses to S911. On the other hand, when it is not a big hit effect or reach effect period (S902; No), it progresses to S903. Whether or not the jackpot effect is being executed is whether the value of the effect control process flag is one of the jackpot display process (S804), the jackpot game process (S805), or the jackpot end effect process (S806). Whether or not it is the reach production period is determined by whether or not the timer value of the production control process timer at that time corresponds to the start timing of the reach production in the production control process table. What is necessary is just to judge by whether it is over the value.

  In S903, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set. If the time reduction flag is set (S903; Yes), the process proceeds to S911. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not set (S903; No), the process proceeds to S904. In this embodiment, whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect is determined when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening and when the time base flag is not set and the low base state is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is performed when there is a start winning at the second starting winning opening, or the high base state At this time, it may be determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect, or when the start winning to the second starting prize opening is received during the high base state, Also good.

  In S904, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B) and stores “1” in the hold change effect target flag, that is, the buffer in which the hold change effect target flag is set. Determine whether there is a number. If there is a buffer number for which the hold change effect target flag is set (S904; Yes), the process proceeds to S911. On the other hand, when there is no buffer number in which the hold change effect target flag is set (S904; No), the process proceeds to S905.

  In this embodiment, in S904, by checking whether or not the hold change effect target flag has already been set, only one hold display that is the target of the hold change effect that changes the hold display is always displayed. In addition, only one auxiliary display is displayed in accordance with the change in the hold display so that the player can easily recognize the change in the hold display.

  In S905, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B), and whether there is a hold display flag in which the stored value of “1” or “2” is stored, That is, it is determined whether or not there is already a hold storage of the first special hold display or the second special hold display. If there is a hold display flag in which a stored value of “1” or “2” is stored (S905; Yes), the process proceeds to S911. On the other hand, if there is no pending display flag storing the stored value “1” or “2” (S905; No), the process proceeds to S906.

  In S906, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In this determination, the pre-reading notice effect execution determination random number SR1 is extracted, and whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed is determined based on the random value SR1 and the pre-reading notice effect execution determination table shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the random value SR1 for determining the pre-reading notice effect execution is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. Furthermore, although the random number SR1 is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100, the number of determination values of the pre-reading notice effect execution determination random number, the present invention is not limited to this, and these pre-reading notice effects. What is necessary is just to determine the range of the random number for execution determination suitably.

  Further, in the pre-reading notice effect execution determination table of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22B, the variation pattern is associated with the item “non-reach (losing)” and “no pre-reading notice effect execution” is set. On the other hand, 95 decision values are assigned, and five decision values are assigned to “the pre-reading notice effect is executed”. In addition, 75 determination values are assigned to “no pre-reading notice effect execution” in association with the item of “super reach (losing)” as the variation pattern, and 25 for “pre-reading notice effect execution”. The judgment value is assigned. In addition, five determination values are assigned to “no pre-reading notice effect execution” in association with the item of “super reach (big hit)” as the variation pattern, and 95 for “pre-reading notice effect execution”. The judgment value is assigned. Also, in association with the item whose variation pattern is “other than the above”, 100 determination values are assigned to “No pre-reading notice effect execution”, and 0 determination values for “Pre-reading notice effect execution”. Is assigned.

  In other words, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach (big hit)”, it is set to increase the possibility that the pre-reading notice effect will be executed. When the fluctuation pattern is “super reach (losing)” , The pre-reading notice effect is set to be less likely to be executed than when it is “Super Reach”, and when the variation pattern is “non-reach (losing)”, the pre-reading notice effect is The possibility of being executed is set to be lower, and the pre-reading notice effect is not executed except for these fluctuation patterns. Whether it is “super reach (big hit)”, “super reach (losing)”, “super reach (big hit)”, or “non-reach (losing)” is a variable category command. Or, it is determined by a symbol designation command.

  Here, when execution of the pre-reading notice effect is not determined (S907; No), the process proceeds to S911. On the other hand, if execution of the pre-reading notice effect is determined (S907; Yes), the process proceeds to S907 +.

  In S907 +, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined is “3” or more, that is, there are three or more hold shift timings, and the first auxiliary display is performed as described later. It is determined whether or not the storage is a hold storage in which the timing and the timing at which the second auxiliary display is performed. Here, when the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined is not “3” or more (S907 +; No), the process proceeds to S913. On the other hand, when the buffer number of the pending storage to be determined is “3” or more (S907 +; Yes), the process proceeds to S908.

  In S908, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect. In this determination, the hold change effect execution determination random number SR2 is extracted, and whether or not the hold change effect is executed is determined based on the random value SR2 and the hold change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the random number SR2 for determining execution of the hold change effect is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. Furthermore, although the random number SR2 is set to 100 in the range of 1 to 100 of the determination value number of the hold change effect execution determination random number, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold change effect is set. What is necessary is just to determine the range of the random number for execution determination suitably.

  Further, in the table for determining the hold change effect execution according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22C, the change pattern is associated with the item “non-reach (losing)” and “no hold change effect execution” is set. On the other hand, 90 determination values are assigned, and 10 determination values are assigned to “with hold change effect execution”. In addition, 60 determination values are assigned to “no hold change effect execution” in association with the item of the fluctuation pattern “super reach α (lost)”, and 40 for “hold change effect execution”. Judgment values are assigned. In addition, 50 determination values are assigned to “no hold change effect execution” in association with the item of the fluctuation pattern “super reach β (losing)”, and 50 for “hold change effect execution”. Judgment values are assigned. In addition, in association with the item whose variation pattern is “super reach α (big hit)”, 25 determination values are assigned to “no hold change effect execution”, and 75 for “hold change effect execution”. Judgment values are assigned. Further, in association with the item of the fluctuation pattern “super reach β (big hit)”, five determination values are assigned to “no hold change effect execution”, and 95 for “hold change effect execution”. Judgment values are assigned.

  That is, when the variation pattern is “super reach β (big hit)”, the hold change effect is most likely to be executed, followed by “super reach α (big hit)”, “super reach β (lost)” ”,“ Super Reach α (Lose) ”, there is a high possibility that the hold change effect will be executed. If the fluctuation pattern is“ Non-reach (Lose) ”, the hold change effect will be executed. Is the least likely to be.

  Here, when execution of the hold change effect is not determined (S909; No), the process proceeds to S913. On the other hand, when execution of the hold change effect is determined (S909; Yes), the process proceeds to S910.

  In S910, the effect control CPU 120 stores “1” in the hold change effect target flag in association with the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined, that is, sets the hold change effect target flag, and proceeds to S911.

  In S911, the effect control CPU 120 sets a hold display flag of “0” in association with the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined. In other words, in the case of the hold storage determined to execute the hold change effect together with the pre-reading notice effect, the display is started as the normal hold display, and is changed to the first special hold display by the subsequent hold change effect. It changes to the second special hold display. Further, in the case of the hold storage determined not to execute the pre-reading notice effect, it is displayed as a normal hold display when it is generated and is digested with the normal hold display.

  On the other hand, in S913, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the hold display type determination random number SR3 and, based on the random value SR3 and the hold display type determination table shown in FIG. To decide. In the present embodiment, the on-hold display type determination random value SR3 is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. Furthermore, although the random number SR3 is 100 in the range of 1 to 100 of the number of determination values of the reserved display type determination random number, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved display type determination The range of random numbers for use may be determined appropriately.

  In the hold display type determination table of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22D, the variation pattern is associated with the item “non-reach (losing)” and “first special hold display” is displayed. 70 determination values are assigned, and 30 determination values are assigned to the “second special hold display”. In addition, 65 determination values are assigned to the “first special hold display” in association with the item of the fluctuation pattern “super reach α (losing)”, and 35 to the “second special hold display”. Judgment values are assigned. Further, 55 determination values are assigned to the “first special hold display” in association with the item whose fluctuation pattern is “super reach β (losing)” and 45 to the “second special hold display”. Judgment values are assigned. Further, 20 determination values are assigned to the “first special hold display” in association with the item of the fluctuation pattern “super reach α (big hit)”, and 80 for the “second special hold display”. Judgment values are assigned. In addition, in association with the item whose variation pattern is “super reach β (big hit)”, 10 determination values are assigned to “first special hold display”, and 90 for “second special hold display”. Judgment values are assigned.

  In other words, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach β (big hit)”, it is most likely to be displayed as the second special hold display, and then “super reach α (big hit)”, “super reach β ( If the change pattern is “non-reach (lost)” in the order of “lost” and “super reach α (lost)”, the second special It is least likely to be displayed as a hold display. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern is “super reach β (big hit)”, the possibility of being displayed as the first special hold display is the lowest, followed by “super reach α (big hit)”, “super reach β ( If the change pattern is “non-reach (lost)” in the order of “Lose”), “Super Reach α (Lose)”, and the variation pattern is “Non-Reach (Lose)”, the first special Most likely to appear as a hold indication.

  In this embodiment, when the variation pattern is non-reach or super-reach, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the fluctuation pattern is normal reach, it may be determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect.

  Next, in S914, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold display flag in which the value (“2” or “3”) corresponding to the determined display mode type of the hold display is associated with the buffer number of the hold memory to be determined. Set as. In other words, in the case of the hold storage that is determined to execute the pre-reading notice effect but not to execute the hold change effect, it is displayed as the first special hold display or the second special hold display at the time of occurrence, and the special hold display. Digested as it is. The player can grasp the possibility that the variation display result will be a “hit” according to the display mode of the hold display, which is the pre-reading notice effect.

  In the present embodiment, when displayed as the first special hold display at the time of occurrence, the first special hold display is digested, but the present invention is not limited to this, Even if it is displayed as the first special hold display at the time of occurrence, the first hold display may be changed to the second special hold display thereafter. Further, the probability of the first special hold display at the time of occurrence may be higher than the case of the normal hold display at the time of occurrence as compared to the case of the hold display change effect.

  In step S912 following step S911 or S914, the CPU 120 for effect control switches the pre-reading notice effect determination processing completed flag associated with the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined from “0” to “1” and sets the flag. The pre-reading notice effect determination process ends.

  FIG. 23A is a flowchart showing the hold display update process (S799) in the effect control process. In the hold display update process, the effect control CPU 120 first holds the hold corresponding to the first start prize based on the start opening prize designation command stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B). The storage number (first special figure hold storage number) and the stored value of the hold display flag stored in the entry corresponding to each hold storage are specified (S601).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the hold display of the specified first special figure hold memory in the hold storage display area 5D on the left side in a display mode corresponding to the stored values (“1” to “3”) of the hold display flag. (S602). For example, if the hold display flag is “1”, the hold display in the normal mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D, and if the hold display flag is “2”, the first special mode is displayed. If the hold display (for example, square (◇)) is displayed in the hold storage display area 5D and the hold display flag is “3”, the hold display of the second special mode (for example, star (☆)) is stored on hold. It is displayed in the display area 5D.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120, based on the start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B), holds the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second start winning (second special feature). The stored value of the hold display flag stored in the entry corresponding to each hold storage is specified (S603).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays the specified hold display of the second special figure hold memory in the hold storage display area 5U on the right side in a display mode corresponding to the stored value (“1”) of the hold display flag ( S604). Since the second special figure hold memory is not a target of the pre-reading notice effect, a hold display flag having a stored value “1” is stored, and is always in a normal mode (for example, white circle ○ ) Is displayed in the hold storage display area 5U. In addition, you may make it store the hold display flag whose stored value is "1"-"3" by making the 2nd special figure hold memory into the object of a prefetch notice effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets the entry corresponding to each reserved storage based on the start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B). The hold display corresponding to the buffer number in which the start opening winning designation command is not stored is erased from the hold storage display areas 5D and 5U (S605), and the hold display update process ends.

By executing the hold display update process in this way, as shown in FIG. 23B, the hold display displayed in the hold storage display area 5U on the right side is a variable display based on the hold storage of the second special figure. Each time is finished, one is subtracted and updated, and the variable display based on the hold storage of the next second special figure is started. Then, if there is no hold display on the right side of the hold memory display area 5U when variable display based on the hold memory of the second JP diagram is completed, one pending memory display displayed on hold storage display area 5D The subtraction update is performed, and the variable display based on the hold storage of the first special figure is started. If a new start prize is generated, if the start prize is a prize for the first start prize opening, the display in the left storage memory display area 5D is increased by one in a range of up to four, If the start prize is a prize to the second start prize opening, the display in the right hold storage display area 5U is updated by one in a range of up to four.

  In this way, when a new start prize is generated, the player can determine whether the start prize is the first special figure holding memory corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure. It is possible to identify whether it is the second special figure hold memory.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the effect change CPU 120 sets the first variation start command reception flag in S815. If the first variation start command reception flag is not set (S815; No), the process proceeds to S818. On the other hand, when the first variation start command reception flag is set (S815; Yes), from the buffer number “0” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B). The received command, the pre-reading notice effect determination processing flag, the hold display flag, and the hold change effect target flag stored in association with the lower buffer numbers ("1" to "4") are increased by one buffer number. Shift (S817).

  Specifically, the received special command, the pre-reading notice effect determination processing flag, the hold display flag, and the hold change effect target flag stored in association with the buffer number “1” of the first special figure hold memory are stored in the first special figure. Shift to store in association with buffer number “0” in the hold memory, received command stored in association with buffer number “2” in the first special figure hold memory, pre-reading notice effect determination processing completed flag, The hold display flag and the hold change effect target flag are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1” in the first special figure hold memory, and stored in association with the buffer number “3” in the first special figure hold memory. The received command, the pre-reading notice effect determination processing completion flag, the hold display flag, and the hold change effect target flag are shifted in association with the buffer number “2” in the first special figure hold memory. Then, the received command, the pre-reading advance notice effect determination processing flag, the hold display flag, and the hold change effect target flag stored in association with the buffer number “4” of the first special figure hold memory are stored in the first special figure hold memory. Shift is made so as to store in association with the buffer number “3”.

  In S818, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set. If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S818; No), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S818; Yes), from the buffer number “0” of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B). The received command and the hold display flag stored in association with the lower buffer numbers ("1" to "4") are shifted upward by one buffer number (S819).

  Specifically, the received command and the hold display flag stored in association with the buffer number “1” in the second special figure hold memory are stored in association with the buffer number “0” in the second special figure hold memory. The received command and the hold display flag stored in association with the buffer number “2” in the second special figure hold memory are stored in association with the buffer number “1” in the second special figure hold memory. The received command and the hold display flag stored in association with the buffer number “3” in the second special figure hold memory are stored in association with the buffer number “2” in the second special figure hold memory. The received command and the hold display flag stored in association with the buffer number “4” in the second special figure hold memory are stored in association with the buffer number “3” in the third special figure hold memory. To shift .

  After execution of S816 or S819, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S821). The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern determined at the start of variation in the special symbol process, and is a command for designating which variation pattern is to be executed.

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S822). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received display result designation command is the display result 2 designation command corresponding to the probability variation jackpot A, the production control CPU 120, for example, produces an effect in which 3 symbols are arranged in odd symbols as stop symbols. The combination of symbols (big hit symbol) is determined. Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 to 8 designation command corresponding to probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of symbols (for example, “135”) set in advance as chance symbols as stop symbols. , “334”, “787”, etc.). Further, when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command corresponding to an outage, a combination of production symbols (out-of-order symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the read command variation pattern is for the super reach effect (S823). If the variation pattern is for super reach production, the process proceeds to S825. On the other hand, if the variation pattern is not for super reach production, the process proceeds to S824. In this embodiment, in S823, it is determined whether or not the read command variation pattern is for the super reach effect, so that the hold change effect is not executed while the super reach effect is being executed. The auxiliary display displayed during the execution of the effect prevents the effect image of the super reach effect from becoming difficult to see.

  In S824, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is set. If the time reduction flag is set, the process proceeds to S825. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to S834.

  In S834, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B) and determines whether or not the hold change effect target flag is set, that is, the hold change effect target. It is determined whether there is a memory. If the hold change effect target flag is not set, the process proceeds to S828. On the other hand, if the hold change effect target flag is set, the process proceeds to S835, and the buffer number in which the hold change effect target flag is set is specified.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specified buffer number is “0” (836). Here, if the buffer number is “0”, that is, if it is a buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage that is already variably displayed, the process proceeds to S825. On the other hand, if the buffer number is not “0”, that is, if the buffer number is any one of “1” to “4”, the process proceeds to S837.

  In S837, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display flag stored in association with the identified buffer number is “1”, that is, whether or not the hold display flag is normal. If the hold display flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to S840.

  On the other hand, if the hold display flag is “1”, an update is performed to set “2” in the hold display flag (S838). When there is a hold memory that is the target of the hold change effect by this process and the above-described hold display update process (see FIG. 23A), the hold memory is a normal hold display (FIG. 26 ( B)), the effect of changing the normal hold display (outlined circle) to the first special hold display (square (角)) is performed (see FIG. 26D). Then, the first auxiliary display is started simultaneously with the change of the hold display (S839), and the process proceeds to S828. Specifically, a first auxiliary display in which square (◇) marks, which are display forms similar to the first special hold display, are displayed in a straight line is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Note that the first auxiliary display is displayed at a position higher than the hold storage display area so as not to hinder the visibility of the hold display (see FIG. 26D).

  In S840, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display flag stored in association with the specified buffer number is “2”, that is, whether or not the display is the first special hold display. If the hold display flag is not “2”, the process proceeds to S828. On the other hand, when the hold display flag is “2”, an update is performed to set “3” in the hold display flag (S841). When there is a hold memory that is the target of the hold change effect by this process and the above-described hold display update process (see FIG. 23A), when the hold memory is the first special hold display (see FIG. 26 (E)), the first special hold display (square (◇)) is changed to the second special hold display (star (☆)) (see FIG. 26 (F)). Then, simultaneously with the change of the hold display, the first auxiliary display is switched to the second auxiliary display (S842), and the process proceeds to S828. Specifically, a second auxiliary display in which star (☆) marks, which are display forms similar to the second special hold display, are displayed in a frame shape is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Note that the second auxiliary display is displayed at a position higher than the hold storage display area so as not to disturb the visibility of the hold display (see FIG. 26F).

In S825, which proceeds when the above-described Yes is S823, Yes in S824, and Yes in S836, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the first or second auxiliary display is being displayed. If the first or second auxiliary display is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S828. On the other hand, if the first or second auxiliary display is being displayed, it ends the display of the auxiliary display (S826), pending changes effect target flag that is set at the start winning reception command buffer 194 A (FIG. 9 (B)) is cleared (S827), and the process proceeds to S828. That is, in the case where the auxiliary display is made, either the super reach production is started, the time is shortened, or the variable display based on the hold memory in which the hold change effect target flag is set is started. As a result, the auxiliary display being displayed is terminated (FIG. 26 (H)). In the present embodiment, the auxiliary display being displayed is terminated. However, the auxiliary display may be continued without being terminated, and when the production ends or all the stored memory is consumed. The auxiliary display being displayed may be terminated. Furthermore, the auxiliary display is not ended when the change display of the variable display based on the hold memory in which the hold change effect target flag is set, but is changed, for example, during the change such as the timing of executing the change reach effect. May be terminated.

  Further, in this embodiment, a hold change effect for changing the hold display at the timing of the hold shift such as at the start of fluctuation is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the player The hold change effect may be executed in response to the operation of the push button 31B. Furthermore, in this case, it is desirable to perform the first or second auxiliary display at the same timing as the change of the hold display.

  In S828, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S829).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as effect parts, speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S830). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S831). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S832). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S833).

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation in-process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S701, S702, S703).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the process timer has timed out (S724). If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S725). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S726). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like set next, display on the effect display device 5, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and from the game effect lamp 9 Control such as light emission is executed (S727).

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out in S724 and after execution of S727, it is determined whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S728). When the variation control timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 120 displays the image data of the next display screen of the left middle right effect symbol (the screen to be displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). And is written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S729). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the hold display, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S730).

  In S728, when the variation control timer has not timed out and after execution of the processing of S730, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S731). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S733), and the effect symbol variation process is terminated.

  Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmed command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmed command has been received is set (S732), the value of the effect control process flag is set according to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803). The value is updated (S733), and the effect symbol variation process is terminated. If the confirmation command reception flag is not set in S732, the effect symbol changing process is terminated without going through S733.

  Next, an effect aspect of the hold change effect in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (A), in the hold storage display area of the display area of the effect display device 5 in which the effect symbol is variably displayed, the hold display that is not the target of the hold change effect is in the normal mode (open circles). It is displayed as normal hold display. As shown in FIG. 26 (B), when a new start prize is generated and the hold display based on the new start prize is the target of the hold change effect, the hold display is in the normal mode. Displayed as a normal hold display (open circles). That is, even if the hold display is the target of the hold change effect that is highly likely to be a big hit, when it occurs, it is displayed as a normal hold display that is less likely to be a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (C), when the variation display of the effect symbol is finished, the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9 (B)) is digested, and the remaining display is completed. The hold display is shifted. In this embodiment, there is an effect that the hold display is sucked toward the block displayed at the lower center of the display area and disappears. Then, as shown in FIG. 26D, when the next variable display is started, the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect changes from the normal hold display (open circles) to the first special hold display (square ( ◇)) will be changed. At the same time, the display of the first auxiliary display in which the square (マ ー ク) marks, which are the display modes similar to the first special hold display, continue in a straight line is started. The square mark of the first auxiliary display is displayed in the same size as the first special hold display, but the display area of the first auxiliary display composed of the plurality of square marks is the same as that of the first special hold display. The display area is larger than the display area, and the appearance of the first auxiliary display is easily recognized by the player.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (E), when the change display of the effect symbol is finished, the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9 (B)) is digested and the remaining display is completed. The hold display is shifted. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (F), when the next variable display is started, the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect is changed from the first special hold display (square (◇)) to the second special hold display. An effect that changes to (stars) is made. At the same time, an effect is performed in which the first auxiliary display is changed to the second auxiliary display in which the star (☆) mark, which is the same display mode as the second special hold display, is continuous in a frame shape. The star mark of the second auxiliary display is displayed in the same size as the second special hold display, but the display area of the second auxiliary display composed of the whole of the plurality of star marks is the second special hold display. The display area is larger than the display area, and the appearance of the second auxiliary display is easy to recognize by the player. Furthermore, the display area of the second auxiliary display is larger than the display area of the first auxiliary display, making it easier for the player to recognize changes in the auxiliary display. This makes it easier to recognize that the hold display has changed from the first auxiliary display to the second auxiliary display.

  As shown in FIG. 26 (G), when the effect symbol variation display is completed, the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9 (B)) is digested and the remaining The hold display is shifted. Here, when the hold memory that is the target of the hold change effect is exhausted, that is, when the hold memory in which the hold change effect target flag is set becomes the buffer number “0”, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the next variable display based on the hold storage is started and the second auxiliary display disappears. In this embodiment, the hold display is sucked toward the block displayed at the lower center of the display area and disappears, and the displayed second auxiliary display is also sucked toward the block. An effect that disappears is made.

  In the present embodiment, as the first auxiliary display mode, the square mark is illustrated as a linearly continuous mode, and as the second auxiliary display mode, the star mark is illustrated as a continuous frame shape. The first and second auxiliary display modes may be other modes. For example, in this embodiment, the first and second auxiliary displays are displayed over the entire left and right direction of the effect display device 5, but if the target is the hold display in the left hold storage display area, the effect The first and second auxiliary displays may be displayed only on the left side of the display device 5.

  In this embodiment, the display area of the first and second auxiliary displays is made larger than the display area of the hold display so that the player can recognize the display areas of the first and second auxiliary displays. Easy to display. Further, the display area of the second auxiliary display is set to be larger than the display area of the first auxiliary display, so that the player can easily recognize the display area of the second auxiliary display.

  In this embodiment, the display area of the first and second auxiliary displays is made larger than the display area of the hold display so that the player can recognize the display areas of the first and second auxiliary displays. Although the display mode is easy to display, the display mode of the first and second auxiliary displays that are easily recognized by the player is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment. For example, the display area of the first and second auxiliary displays is small, or Even if they are the same, it is easier for the player to recognize by increasing the brightness (luminance) of the first and second auxiliary displays. In addition, it is easy for the player to recognize the bright colors of the first and second auxiliary displays, and the player can also easily recognize the blinking and operating of the first and second auxiliary displays. . Further, by enlarging or brightening a part of the first and second auxiliary displays, for example, a part of the plurality of square marks or star marks constituting the first and second auxiliary displays, Some combinations) or all may make it easier for the player to recognize.

  Next, an effect mode of the hold change effect in the modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (FIG. 9B), there is only one hold memory in which the hold change effect target flag is set, and when a plurality of hold displays are displayed. One hold display is the target of hold change effect, but when a hold change effect target flag is set for a plurality of hold memories and a plurality of hold indications are displayed, two or more hold The display may be the target of the hold change effect.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), one first special hold display (square (）)) is already made in the hold storage display area of the display area of the effect display device 5 in which the effect symbol is variably displayed. When the first auxiliary display corresponding to the special hold display is made and a new start prize is generated, the hold display based on the new start prize is the target of the hold change effect. The hold display is displayed as a normal hold display in a normal mode (open circles).

  As shown in FIG. 27B, when the variation display of the effect symbol is finished, the previous hold display is digested, the remaining hold display is shifted, and when the next change display is started, the first change display is started. The special hold display (square (◇)) is changed to the second special hold display (star (☆)). At the same time, an effect is performed in which the first auxiliary display is changed to the second auxiliary display in which the star (*) mark, which is the display mode similar to the second special hold display, is continuous in a frame shape. Further, an effect is produced in which the next normal hold display (outlined circle) changes to the first special hold display (square (◇)). At the same time, display of a new first auxiliary display in which square (（) marks, which are the display modes similar to the first special hold display, are linearly started is started. As in the present modification, a plurality of hold change effects may be executed with a plurality of hold displays as targets of the hold change effects. According to this modification, when there are a plurality of on-hold memories, the on-hold change effect, the first auxiliary display, and the second auxiliary display are executed for the plurality of on-hold memories, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the hold display changes from the first special mode to the second special mode, the second auxiliary display is performed, so that the hold display is changed to the second mode. It becomes easier to recognize the change.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the first auxiliary display is displayed as the first special display by displaying the first auxiliary display in which the same square marks as the first special hold display (square (◇)) are continuously displayed. Since the display is related to the hold display (first special mode), the player can easily recognize the relationship with the first special hold display.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the second auxiliary display is displayed as a second special display by displaying a second auxiliary display in which star marks similar to the second special hold display (star (☆)) are continuously displayed in a frame shape. Since the display is related to the hold display (second special mode), the player can easily recognize the relationship with the second special hold display.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, by executing the change of the hold display when the change display is started, the hold display changes at the start of the change display in which other effects are rarely executed. It is possible to prevent the change in the hold display from becoming difficult to understand due to other effects, and to improve the interest at the start of the variable display.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the relevance of the change in the hold display is the same as the timing at which the first special hold display is changed to the second special hold display and the timing at which the second auxiliary display is executed. Is easier for the player to recognize.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the case of the big hit effect or the reach effect period, the execution of the hold change effect is not determined, so that the specific effect and the hold change effect are duplicated when the start condition is satisfied. Since it can be prevented from being played, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above-described embodiment, in S900 of the pre-reading notice effect determination process, one of the buffer numbers in which the start winning reception command is stored has the pre-read notice effect determination process completed flag set to “0”. That is, it is determined on the assumption that there is one start prize for each interrupt process (for example, 2 ms), but it is determined on the assumption that there are two or more start prizes for each interrupt process. Alternatively, two or more on-hold memories may be set as determination targets for determining the prefetch notice effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect changes from the normal hold display to the first special hold display at the hold shift timing, and the first special hold display at the next hold shift timing. Is changed from the special hold display to the second special hold display in three stages, but the change mode of the hold display may be other modes. It may be changed to two special hold displays in two stages, and the hold display that is the target of the hold change effect is displayed as the first special hold display from the time of occurrence, You may make it change to 2 special hold displays in two steps.

  In addition, in the said Example, although the 1st or 2nd special holding | maintenance display with high possibility of becoming a big hit in the hold display which is not the object of a hold change effect is illustrated, it is illustrated from the time of occurrence, The first or second special hold display that is likely to become may not be displayed from the time of occurrence, and the appearance of the first or second special hold display may always be made by a hold change effect. . Further, the first or second special hold display is likely to be a big hit by performing the first or second auxiliary display only when the appearance of the first or second special hold display is made by the hold change effect. When displaying from the time of occurrence, it is desirable not to perform auxiliary display.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the execution of the hold change effect is determined in the prefetch notice effect determination process (FIG. 21), if the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined is “3” or more, the hold change effect is determined. Whether or not to execute is determined, there are three or more hold shift timings, and the timing at which the first auxiliary display is performed and the timing at which the second auxiliary display is performed are always generated. The invention is not limited to this, and when the execution of the hold change effect is determined in the pre-reading notice effect determination process (FIG. 21), when the buffer number of the hold storage to be determined is “2”, that is, When the timing of the hold shift is only two times, “2” is set in the hold display flag of the hold storage (FIG. 9B), and the hold display at the time of occurrence may be the first special mode. When the buffer number of the target hold storage is “1”, that is, when the hold shift timing is only once, “3” is set to the hold display flag of the hold storage (FIG. 9B), The hold display at the time of occurrence may be the second special mode.

  In the embodiment, in the hold change effect, when the next change display is started after the change display is ended, that is, at the hold shift timing, the hold display is changed and the auxiliary display is performed. However, the hold display change and the auxiliary display timing may be performed within one variable display period as well as the hold shift timing. For example, when the hold memory for setting the hold change effect target flag corresponds to the buffer number “1” at the time of starting winning, the variable display based on the hold memory is started at the timing of the hold shift. During one variable display period immediately before the variable display, it may be changed from the normal hold display to the first special hold display and further to the second special hold display.

  In the above embodiment, in the hold change effect, the auxiliary display is made at the same time as the hold display changes, but the timing at which the hold display changes and the timing at which the auxiliary display is made are different. Also good. For example, in the production symbol variation start process as a modification, instead of S839 described above, the first auxiliary display start waiting timer is set in S839, and the first auxiliary display start wait timer in the production symbol variation processing. May be started, the first auxiliary display may be started, and the timing at which the hold display changes and the timing at which the auxiliary display is made may be made different. Further, in place of the above-described S842, the second auxiliary display switching waiting timer is set in S842, and the first auxiliary display switching timer is counted up when the second auxiliary display switching waiting timer is counted up in the effect symbol changing process. May be switched to the second auxiliary display. In this way, the timing at which the hold display changes and the timing at which the auxiliary display is made may be made different. According to this modification, the timing of change from the first special mode of the hold display to the second mode is different from the execution timing of the second auxiliary display, so that the game can be made surprising. You can improve your interest.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special hold display of a square (◇) is illustrated as the first special mode, and the second special hold display of a star (☆) is illustrated as the second special mode. The first special hold display is not limited, and the first special hold display and the second special hold display have the same round shape (◯) as the normal hold display, and the color is different so that it is the first special hold display. Or a hold display for recognizing whether the display is the second special hold display. Furthermore, the background color may be an auxiliary display by changing to a background color corresponding to the color of the first special hold display or the second special hold display.

  In the embodiment, when the hold display of the effect display device 5 changes, an auxiliary display is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 in order to make the player easily recognize the change in the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the change display result is “big hit” due to the change in the lamp color or display mode of the first hold indicator 25A (hold display lamp). By providing a notice indicating the possibility and the like, and when the lamp color or display mode of the first hold indicator 25A changes, an auxiliary display is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, whereby the first The player may recognize that the lamp color or display mode of the 1-hold display 25A has changed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special hold display is illustrated as the first mode of the hold display of the present invention, and the second special hold display is illustrated as the second mode of the hold display. It is not limited, and the first mode of the hold display may be the normal hold display, and the second mode of the hold display may be the first special hold display.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first auxiliary display (first auxiliary effect) is performed by displaying the first auxiliary display in which the square (◇) marks similar to the first special hold display are repeatedly displayed in a straight line. Is an effect related to the first special hold display (first mode), and the second auxiliary display in which the same star (☆) mark as the second special hold display is repeated in a frame shape is displayed. The second auxiliary display (second auxiliary effect) is an effect related to the second special hold display (second mode), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the auxiliary display (auxiliary effect) is provided. For example, the first auxiliary display displayed when the first special hold display is a square (◇) is different from the first special hold display (☆). You may make it the display which a mark continues. In the present invention, “the first auxiliary effect is an effect related to the first aspect” and “the second auxiliary effect is an effect related to the second aspect” are only related to the display form. It may be an effect related to display color, brightness, etc., or an effect related to characters or narratives. When a character such as an animal or a plant is displayed as a hold display, You may make it display the image similar to characters, such as an animal and a plant, as an auxiliary display.

  In addition, although the said Example has illustrated the form which displays only the outline ((circle)) which is a normal hold display as a hold display which changes into a 1st special hold display and a 2nd special hold display, this invention is For example, a special hold display different from the normal hold display may be displayed as the hold display that changes to the first special hold display and the second special hold display. In addition, as these special hold displays, the special hold display is more likely to be a big hit when the normal hold display does not change to the first special hold display and the second special hold display. When not changed to the second special hold display, it is set to be less likely to be a big hit, and when these special hold displays are displayed, the first special hold display and the second special hold display By setting the rate of change to be higher than when the normal hold display is displayed, the special hold display is displayed, suggesting to the player that the probability of a big hit is low, The interest of the game may be improved by giving the player a sense of expectation for changing to the first special hold display and the second special hold display.

  In addition, although the said Example has illustrated the form which made the timing which changes into a 1st special reservation display and a 2nd special reservation display always the same timing (at the time of a fluctuation | variation start), this invention is limited to this. Instead, the timing for changing to the first special hold display and the second special hold display is determined by lottery from a plurality of timings, and the first special hold display and the second special hold display are determined at the determined timing. In particular, as described above, when the special hold display is displayed, the ratio at which a specific timing among a plurality of timings is determined is displayed as the normal hold display. And when the special hold display is displayed. In this way, by changing to the first special hold display and the second special hold display at a plurality of timings, there is a possibility of changing at other timings without changing at the first timing. The player's expectation for changing to the hold display and the second special hold display can be maintained.

  Further, in the case where the timing of change is set to a plurality of timings as described above, a suggestion effect that suggests changing to the first special hold display and the second special hold display is executed, Even if the timing does not change, the player's expectation that there is a possibility that the timing may change at another timing may be effectively increased. In order to further enhance the effects of these suggestive effects, the ratio at which these suggestive effects are executed is set to be higher when the special hold display is displayed than when the normal hold display is displayed. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the normal display is displayed as the normal hold display at the time of occurrence (start winning prize), and then the auxiliary display is performed when changing to the special hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be displayed as the first special hold display at the time of occurrence, and when the hold display is changed to the second special hold display at the time of occurrence (at the time of starting winning) Alternatively, the first auxiliary display may be performed. Even when the special hold display described above is displayed at the time of occurrence, if the hold display is changed to the first special hold display after that, it will be generated (at the time of the start winning prize) ), The first auxiliary display may be performed.

1 Pachinko machine 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (2)

It performs a strange dynamic display, a control can be a game machine to an advantageous advantageous state for Yu technique's,
And hold storage means for storing information about the variation display is not started but not yet as a hold memory,
A decision means to decide whether to control Advantageously state,
And whether determining determination Priority determination means for determining are controlled advantageously state prior decision before Symbol decision means,
The hold display corresponding to been reserved memory stored in the hold memory means, a hold display unit capable of displaying at least a first aspect or second aspect,
The hold display of the display mode displayed on the hold display unit, the determination Priority determination means can perform a hold informational display that changes to the second aspect of the first aspect based on the determination result by a pending announcement attraction executing means When,
Before Symbol hold display unit on the display has been that hold display is the first aspect der Rutoki, hold first auxiliary effect that easily recognized than the display of the first embodiment, variable display corresponding to the hold display is First auxiliary effect execution means that can be executed until it is started ;
When the hold display displayed on the hold display means changes from the first form to the second form, a variable display corresponding to the hold display shows a second auxiliary effect different from the first auxiliary effect. Second auxiliary effect execution means that can be executed until it is started ;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   A holding notice determining means for deciding whether to execute a holding notice effect by the holding notice effect executing means;
  The hold notice effect executing means executes the hold notice effect based on the determination of the hold notice determining means,
  The hold advance notice determining means does not determine execution of the hold advance notice effect when the specific effect is executed when the start condition for performing the variable display is satisfied.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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