JP6033605B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

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The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, based on the establishment of the first start condition after the first execution condition of the variable display is established due to the passage of the game medium through the first start area . 1st variation display unit for performing variation display of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and 2nd start after the second execution condition of variation display is established by the game medium passing through the second start area A second variation display unit that executes variation display of the second identification information based on establishment of the condition and derives and displays the display result, and the display result of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a gaming state to a particular gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state when a specific display result is obtained.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is that, based on the establishment of the first start condition after the first execution condition of the variable display is established due to the game medium passing through the first start area. The first variation display unit that displays the variation of the first identification information that can be identified, and the second execution condition of the variation display is established when the game medium (game ball) passes through the second start area, A first variation display unit or a second variation, comprising: a second variation display unit that executes a variation display of the second identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of the second start condition, and derives and displays a display result. When the display result of the display unit is a specific display result (a big hit display result), there is one that controls the gaming state to a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In such a gaming machine, a first state in which the game medium can pass through the second start area and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the second start area or does not pass through the second start area. A high-frequency state in which a variable starter (electric tulip) that can be changed is provided, and the variable starter changes to the first state more frequently than the normal game state after the specific gaming state ends. Control may be performed.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, when there is pending storage information in both the first variation display unit and the second variation display unit, priority is given to the start condition in which the second start condition is given priority over the first start condition. Control may be performed. Further, in the gaming machine, it is possible to change between a first state in which the game medium can pass through the second start area and a second state in which the game medium hardly passes or does not pass through the second start area than the first state. A variable starter (electric tulip) is provided, and after the end of the specific game state, the variable starter is controlled to a high frequency state (high base state) that is more frequently changed to the first state than the normal game state. Frequency state control may be performed.

  In such a gaming machine, when the transition is made from the high base state to the low base state, the number of reserved memories in the first variation display unit and the number of reserved memories in the second variation display unit both reach the upper limit value. Since it is considered that many cases occur, the player waits for the change display to be exhausted so that the passage of the game medium to the start area is not invalidated. Therefore, the fluctuation display while the player waits will vary depending on a specific fluctuation pattern such as normal reach, which has a longer dynamic time than the fluctuation time of normal fluctuation, which will not be reached, and the expected degree of big hit is not so high When the display was executed, it was a player's stress (dissatisfaction) factor.

  Therefore, when shifting from the high base state to the low base state, the number of reserved memories in the second fluctuation display section at that time can be confirmed, and the expectation for the big hit can be increased by the number of reserved memories. A gaming machine configured to perform simple control has been considered (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-070923 A (paragraph number 0070)

  However, as in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the low base state is entered, the number of reserved memories in the second variation display unit at that time is confirmed, and the degree of expectation for the big hit is increased by the number of reserved memories. When performing a special control that can be performed, it is necessary to check the number of reserved memories each time the low base state is entered, and to set a variable display number for performing the special control. There was a problem that the processing to be performed was complicated.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of reducing a player's stress factor without complicating processing.

(1) After the first execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium (game ball) through the first start area (first start winning opening 13), the first start condition is established based on the establishment of the first start condition. The game medium has passed through the first variation display section (first special symbol display 8a) for performing the variation display of the identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and the second start area (second start winning opening 14). Thus, after the second execution condition for the variable display is satisfied, the second identification information is displayed based on the satisfaction of the second start condition, and the second identification information is displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. When the display result of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is a specific display result (a jackpot display result), the game state is more than the normal game state. To a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1),
Corresponding to the fact that the variable display of decoration identification information is executed during the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, and the display result of the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed. , A decoration variation display unit for deriving and displaying the display result of the decoration identification information;
A first state (open state) in which a game medium can pass through the second start area, and a second state (closed state) in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the second start area or does not pass through the second start area. A variable starting device (variable winning ball device 15) that is controlled to the first state when a predetermined condition (occurrence of a normal symbol hit based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 32) is established;
First variable storage means (game control) capable of storing within a predetermined upper limit number (four) as variable storage information for variable display where the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied Microcomputer 560, RAM 55, first reserved storage buffer),
Second variable storage means (game control) capable of storing within a predetermined upper limit number (four) as variable storage information for variable display where the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied Microcomputer 560, RAM 55, second reserved storage buffer),
The on-hold storage information of the first on-hold storage means when the display is not controlled to the specific gaming state and neither the first fluctuation display unit nor the second fluctuation display unit is performing a variable display. Start condition establishing means (game control microcomputer 560, S51 in FIG. 14) that establishes either the first start condition based on the second hold condition or the second start condition based on the hold storage information of the second hold storage means. To S54),
When the hold storage information is stored in both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the start condition establishing means gives priority to the second start condition over the first start condition. Starting condition priority means (game control microcomputer 560, S52, S54 in FIG. 14),
When the first start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variation display executed by the first variation display unit is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the hold storage information stored in the first hold storage means The change display executed by the second change display unit based on the hold storage information stored in the second hold storage means when the second start condition is satisfied. Predetermining means for determining whether or not to control the gaming state (game controlling microcomputer 560, S61, S71 of FIG. 14),
Based on the determination result of the The pre determining means, for changing display to be executed, the previous SL variation time than normal variation pattern decorative identification information is variably displayed without becoming Leach ends (fluctuation pattern of normal variation that do not reach) long first specific change pattern (variation pattern of normal reach), unlike the first specific change pattern, and a second specific change pattern in which the decorative identification information rather long variation time than the normal variation pattern becomes reach Including a variation pattern selecting means (game control microcomputer 560, S91 to S115 in FIG. 15) for selecting from a plurality of types of variation patterns with a defined variation time ,
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision unit, the variation display execution unit (game control microcomputer 560, FIG. 11) executes variation display of the decoration identification information according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit. S301 to S304, S117 and S118 in FIG. 15, and S131 in FIG.
After the end of the specific gaming state, high-frequency state control means (a gaming control microcomputer 560, which controls the variable starting device to a high-frequency state that is more frequently changed to the first state than the normal gaming state. S307 in FIG. 11, S165 and S166 in FIG. 17, and S511 and S514 in FIG.
The final variation display executed in the high-frequency state is compared with the variation display other than the final variation display executed in the high-frequency state as the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means. high percentage variation pattern is selected,
The variation pattern selection means is a variation pattern of the decoration identification information corresponding to the second variation display section until the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (four times) after the high-frequency state ends. The variation pattern is selected so that the expected degree of the specific display result is higher when the first specific variation pattern is executed than after the predetermined number of variations are executed (S97, S108 in FIG. 15). Accordingly, the normal reach is selected so that the expectation level for the big hit is increased by selecting the specific number big hit determination table of FIG. 7D or the specific count deviation determination table of FIG. 6E. ).

According to such a configuration, after the high frequency state has ended, among the change patterns to be executed in the second variable display unit, a first specific decorative identification information change time than normal variation pattern rather long is reach When the variation pattern is selected, the first specific variation is higher until the predetermined number of variation displays is executed, so that the expected degree of the specific display result is higher than after the predetermined number of variations display is performed. Since the pattern is selected, the player's stress factors can be reduced without complicating the process.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the variation pattern selection unit may perform the variation display executed in the first variation display unit in the variation display for the predetermined number of times after the high-frequency state ends. After the high-frequency state ends, the variation pattern is selected at the same rate until the predetermined number of variation displays is executed and after the predetermined number of variations display is performed (FIG. 8 ( When the low probability / low base state is entered as in (D), the variation pattern is selected by using the same variation pattern determination table regardless of the variation display count in S102 and S103 of FIG.

  According to such a configuration, in the variable display performed a predetermined number of times after the high-frequency state ends, the variable display executed in the first variable display unit is the predetermined number of variable displays after the high-frequency state ends. Since the change pattern is selected at the same rate until the change display is executed until after the change display is executed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to further prevent the processing from becoming complicated.

  (3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2), the predetermined number of times is set to a number of times (four times) equal to or greater than an upper limit number of the number of the storage information stored in the second storage device. (S141, S149, and S150 in FIGS. 8 and 16 and S166 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific variation pattern is selected, the predetermined number of times of selecting the specific variation pattern so as to increase the degree of expectation as the specific display result is the storage of the storage information stored in the second storage device. Since the number of times is equal to or greater than the upper limit of the number, at least in the variable display until the reserved memory information stored in the second reserved memory means is digested in the high frequency state, the expected degree of the specific display result The height can be secured.

(4) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (3), the first specific variation pattern has the lowest expectation level as the specific display result among reach variation patterns that reach a state in variation display. This is a normal reach fluctuation pattern (normal reach fluctuation pattern) (FIGS. 6 and 7).

According to such a configuration, the first specific variation pattern is a normal reach variation pattern that has the lowest expectation level as a specific display result among reach variation patterns that reach a reach state in variation display. The expectation level as a specific display result for the variation pattern that reaches the reach state can be increased, and the unexpectedness of the game can be increased.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the second variation display unit is based on the display result of the variation display compared to the first variation display unit. (The second special symbol has a smaller number of rounds and is virtually impossible to win as the jackpot that is a probable variation state as compared to the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 5. Since no big hit big hit is selected, there is a high degree of advantage for the player regarding the number of big hit rounds)
The variation pattern selection means selects a variation pattern with a long variation time for the variation display when the high-frequency state ends compared to the variation display before the variation display is executed (FIG. 15). The second determination table for time reduction selected at the last fluctuation time in S106 (FIG. 6D) is the first determination at the time reduction selected before the fluctuation display of the fluctuation time is executed. Compared with the table (FIG. 6C), the ratio of selecting a variation pattern with a long variation time is high (for example, the ratio of selecting the variation pattern type of reach is set high).

  According to such a configuration, the variation display when the high-frequency state ends is higher in the ratio of selecting the variation pattern having a long variation time than the variation display before the variation display is executed. By the end of the frequency state, the stored information of the second variation display unit having the higher advantage level of the advantageous state given to the player is easily stored, so that the display result can be easily changed for the player. It is possible to increase display opportunities.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a game state and the determination table used for selection of a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the area | region which preserve | saves data, such as a random number corresponding to the pending | holding memory | storage in the game control microcomputer side. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal symbol display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, and the gaming medium has passed through the first starting area. After the first execution condition of the fluctuation display is established, the first fluctuation display section that executes the fluctuation display of the first identification information and derives and displays the display result based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the second start After the second execution condition of the variable display is established by passing the game medium through the area , the second identification information is subjected to the variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition, and the display result is derived and displayed. A variation display unit, and when the display result of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit is a specific display result, the gaming state is changed to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state. Any gaming machine to control UNA may be a game machine.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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 hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) capable of performing an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like on the trigger button 121 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a push button 120 and a stick controller 122 having a trigger button 121 are provided as an example of operation means that can be operated by a player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) It is stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols may fluctuate in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol may be switched. An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and This is started based on the fact that the variation display of the second special symbol is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and the display result (when the variation display time (variation time) elapses) The stop symbol is derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, regarding the special symbol variable display, when both the first execution condition based on the first special symbol and the second execution condition based on the second special symbol are satisfied, the variable display of the second special symbol The first display condition is preferentially established over the first special symbol variable display start condition, and the first special symbol variable display is preferentially executed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is moved to the second start winning port 14.
It becomes possible to win a prize (it becomes easier to start a prize), which is advantageous to the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a first hold memory display unit 18c for displaying the first hold memory number and a second hold memory display unit 18d for displaying the second hold memory number are formed at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. The In addition, you may make it provide the area | region (sum total pending | holding memory display part) which displays the total number (sum total pending memory count) which is the sum total of the 1st pending memory count and the 2nd pending memory count. As described above, if the summation pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and two rounds of jackpot gaming state are provided.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and it is substantially impossible to win the big prize opening. In addition, there is a win where a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the 15-round probability variation big hit is called “probability big hit”, and the 2-round probability variation big hit is called “surprising big hit” for the reason described later. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when it is controlled to the high probability variation state, it is controlled to the time-short state and the high base state, but since the time-short state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the non-time-short state, and the low base state (low probability low base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of two rounds of the big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a short time state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state). In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is called a “sudden probability change big hit”. Further, “suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a hit where the winning for the first prize opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only twice. Further, instead of a sudden big hit, a two-round probable big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operator's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hit, probability variation big hit, and sudden hit big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is increased, and the reach type is Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds reduction control that reduces the variation time is executed. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, when the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected and the reach type is selected, compared to the case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. However, the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened by setting the ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern of the reach having a short fluctuation time such as normal reach to be higher than that in the non-holding number shortening control state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ), The type of jackpot is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “probable jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and judgments corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “crash jackpot”. Value (big hit type judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C), the ratios determined for the jackpots that are in a high probability state are the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (15 rounds big hit) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the jackpot game There is a high ratio of selecting big hits (15 round big hits) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, the abrupt big hit can be selected, but more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is high.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) is a first determination table at the time of deviation, (b) is a second determination table at the time of deviation, (c) is a first determination table at the time of deviation, and (d) is a time reduction as a variation pattern table. The second determination table at the time of loss, and (e) shows the determination table at the time of a specific number of times. In FIG. 7, (a) is a normal big hit judgment table, (b) is a probable big hit judgment table, (c) is a sudden big hit judgment table, and (d) is a specific number of big hit judgment table. It is shown. The determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6E and FIGS. 7A to 7C are stored in the ROM 54 and are selected according to the gaming state to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern. To be used).

  Each of the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation that indicates the relationship between random pattern 3 and the variation pattern belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Pattern determination table.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach. Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform particularly flashy effects when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached. In addition, “special” in the table of FIG. 7C indicates a special variation pattern that displays a chance pattern as a combination of sudden hit symbols without displaying a combination of reach symbols during variation display.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high.

  “Out of” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a “out of” display result. “Normal jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes a display result of “ordinary jackpot”. “Probability variation jackpot” is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display becomes the display result of “probability variation big hit”. The “accuracy big hit” is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of “accuracy big hit”. For each variation pattern, the variation time is shown in parentheses.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “super reach A out-of-range” shown in the “variation pattern” column is “the variation pattern of super reach A resulting in out-of-range display”.

  In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the columns described as “2 random numbers” and “variation pattern types” are as variation pattern type determination table sections indicating the relationship between “2 random numbers” and “variation pattern types”. It is a column which shows the function of. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, all values of random 2 (1 to 251) are divided into a plurality of numerical ranges for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal” and “reach”. Assigned. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the “reach” determination value obtained by assigning the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing to 80 numerical values out of 251 numerical values from 1 to 251. If it matches any numerical value, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “reach”.

  In the tables of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns” are described as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “3 random numbers” and “variation patterns”. It is a column indicating a function. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation patterns belonging to the type of “reach” are “normal reach out”, “super reach A out”, “super reach B out”, and “super reach C out”. Is.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “reach” is set, “normal reach deviation”, “ The variation pattern is selected and determined from “super reach A out of position”, “super reach B out of position”, and “super reach C out of position”.

  Here, each of the super reach A to C is a reach variation pattern in which the production mode and the variation time related to the reach state are different.

  The relationship between the variation times of the variation patterns is set so as to be a relationship of normal variation <normal reach <super reach A <super reach B <super reach C. Therefore, the normal variation that does not reach the reach state is set to have a shorter variation time than the variation pattern that reaches the reach state. Further, among the variation patterns that reach the reach state, the normal reach is set to have a shorter variation time than the super reach variation pattern.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the fluctuation display result is out of order, the first judgment table at the time of normal deviation in FIG. 6A, the second judgment table at the time of normal deviation in FIG. 6B, or the identification of FIG. Select the judgment table at the time of deviation. However, the specific count deviation determination table in FIG. 6E can be selected only for the variable display of the second special symbol at the specific count (four times) after the end of the high base state. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of place in the time reduction state, the first determination table at the time reduction in FIG. 6C or the second determination table in the time reduction in FIG. 6D is selected.

  For the first special symbol, when the variable display result is out of sync in the non-time-short state, the first determination table at the time of normal deviation or the first error table at the time of normal deviation according to the total number of reserved storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 2 determination table is selected.

  Regarding the second special symbol, when the fluctuation display result is off in the non-time-short state, except for the specific period from the transition from the high base state to the low base state until the variable display is performed a specific number of times (four times). Basically, the first determination table at the time of deviation or the second determination table at the time of deviation is selected in accordance with the total number of reserved storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Specifically, when the variable display result is out of sync in the non-time-saving state, the first determination table is normally selected when the total pending storage number is less than a predetermined number (for example, 3), while the total pending storage number When the value is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 3), the second determination table at the time of deviation is normally selected. The normal determination second determination table has a higher selection ratio of the reach fluctuation pattern type than the normal determination first determination table, and the selection ratio of the normal reach fluctuation pattern is set higher than the reach fluctuation pattern type. ing. As a result, when there is a shift in the non-time-saving state, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is increased based on the increase in the number of reserved memories, and the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened. Accordingly, the number-of-holds reduction control for reducing the variation time is performed.

  For the second special symbol, when the fluctuation display result is lost in the non-short-time state, a specific period from the transition from the high base state to the low base state until the variable display is performed a specific number of times (four times). In exceptional cases, the determination table at the time of a specific number of deviations is selected. Compared to the first determination table at normal deviation and the second determination table at normal deviation, the specific-time deviation determination table has a lower selection ratio of the reach variation pattern type. The variation pattern selection ratio is set low. As a result, when the deviation occurs during the specific period, the ratio of selecting the normal reach is reduced, so that the expectation for the big hit is improved for the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach during the specific period.

  In addition, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display result is lost in the short time state (high base state), the last one variation display when the short time state (high base state) ends. Except for, basically, the first determination table is selected when the time is off. In the first determination table at the time shift, the selection ratio of the reach variation pattern type is set higher than the first determination table at the normal shift and the second determination table at the normal shift. As a result, when there is a discrepancy in the short-time state, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation display is higher than in the non-time-short state, and the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened. Is done.

  Then, with respect to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, when the variation display result is lost in the short-time state (high base state), the last one variation display when the short-time state (high base state) ends. As an exception, the second determination table is selected when the time is off. Compared to the first determination table for time reduction, the second determination table at the time shift is higher in the selection ratio of the variation pattern type of reach, and among the change pattern types of the reach, the selection ratio of the super reach having a long variation time is high. Is set. As a result, when there is a shift in the last one fluctuation display when the time reduction state (high base state) ends, the average time of the selected fluctuation time becomes longer than the previous time reduction state. During the variable display, the number of times that the start winning (especially the starting winning to the second start winning port 14) occurs, that is, the expectation that the number of the stored storage information (particularly the second stored storage information) increases is improved.

  Thus, by the end of the high base state, as shown in FIG. 5, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the second special symbol with the higher advantage degree of the advantageous state given to the player in terms of the number of rounds at the time of determining the big hit is retained Since the stored information is easily stored, the display result is advantageous to the player, and the chance of the variable display can be increased.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern.

  When the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected. When the fluctuation display result for the second special symbol is usually a big hit, except for the specific number of times described above (four fluctuations after the transition from the high base state to the low base state), basically, as shown in FIG. Select the normal big hit judgment table.

  When the fluctuation display result for the first special symbol is the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation jackpot determination table of FIG. 7B is selected. When the fluctuation display result for the second special symbol is usually a big hit, except for the specific number of times described above (four fluctuation times after shifting from the high base state to the low base state), basically, as shown in FIG. Select the probability variation big hit judgment table.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 7B selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 7A selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of reach production of super reach is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a sudden big hit, the sudden big hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit or a probable big hit, it is exceptionally specified during the specific period from the transition from the high base state to the low base state until the variable display is performed a specific number of times (four times). A table for determining the number of big hits is selected. The specific number big hit determination table has a lower selection ratio of the normal reach fluctuation pattern among the reach fluctuation patterns than the normal big hit determination table and the probability variation big hit determination table. As a result, when the big hit is made during the specific period, the ratio of selecting the normal reach is high. Therefore, the expectation for the big hit is improved with respect to the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach during the specific period.

  As described above, when the fluctuation display result is a big hit, when there is a deviation during a specific period from the transition from the high base state to the low base state until the variable display is performed a specific number of times (four times). The ratio of normal reach is selected to be low and the ratio of normal reach is controlled to be high when the big win is achieved. Therefore, the expectation for the big hit is improved for the fluctuation pattern of normal reach during the specific period. To do. The specific fluctuation pattern set with a high expectation level that is a big hit in this way is a normal reach fluctuation pattern that has the lowest expected degree of a big hit among reach fluctuation patterns that reach a reach state in the fluctuation display. It is possible to increase the degree of expectation that is a big hit result for a variation pattern that is difficult to be reached, and to increase the unexpectedness of the game.

  In addition, in the determination tables of FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C that are selected when there is a loss, the selection ratio of super reach is super reach A> super reach B> super. Data is set so as to be selected according to a height relationship such as reach C. On the other hand, in the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when a big hit is made, the super-reach selection ratio is such that super reach A <super reach B <super reach C. The data is set to be selected in. Thereby, when the big hit is made, the selection ratio of the super reach is different from that when the big hit is made. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be enhanced by the type of the super reach.

  Further, in the determination table of FIG. 7B selected when the probability big hit is achieved, the selection ratio of super reach is different from the determination table of FIG. For example, the selection ratio of the super reach C is high), and the player's sense of expectation for the probable big hit can be increased depending on the type of the super reach.

  Next, the relationship between the gaming state (big hit probability and base) and the variation pattern table used for variation pattern selection will be described. FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the gaming state and the determination table used for selecting the variation pattern. In FIG. 8, (A) the number of changes after the jackpot gaming state ends, (B) the jackpot probability, (C) base, (D) the change pattern table used for the change display of the first special symbol (when losing is determined), and , (E) A variation pattern table used for variation display of the second special symbol (when detachment is determined) is shown as time elapses.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, for example, after the end of the big hit gaming state with a probable big hit, when the deviation variation display (variation display in which the display result is out of order) continues, a maximum of 100 times Until the deviation variation display is performed, the high probability state and the high base state are controlled. In such a high base state, since the frequency of game balls entering the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) becomes high, the first start winning prize immediately after the transition from the high base state to the low base state. There are many cases where both the first reserved memory number due to the entry of the game ball into the mouth 13 and the second reserved memory number due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 have reached the upper limit (four). I think that.

  Since the frequency of opening the variable winning ball device 15 in the low base state is lower than that in the high base state, it is better to obtain the start prize by aiming at the first start prize port 13 than to obtain the start prize by aiming at the second start hole 14. Since it is easy to obtain a start prize, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number reach the upper limit immediately after the transition from the high base state to the low base state in this way, the first priority is digested. For example, there may be a situation in which the player performs ball hitting after waiting for the first hold storage information to be vacated, for example, when the variable display based on the hold storage information is executed.

  In such a situation, for example, among the fluctuation patterns to reach, the expectation to be a big hit is set to be the lowest as in the normal reach fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation time is set to be longer than the normal fluctuation. When the fluctuation pattern is selected and the fluctuation display is executed, the player who waits for the digestion of the second reserved memory information feels that the waiting time of the game only increases unnecessarily, which causes stress (dissatisfaction). It was. In particular, the fluctuation pattern of normal reach is determined when the fluctuation pattern type of reach is determined when the number of reserved memories is large in a low base state as shown in FIG. Since the selected ratio is set to be extremely higher than other reach fluctuation patterns, it is easy for a player to have an impression that the degree of expectation for a big hit is extremely low.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8 (E), in the variable display of the specific number of times (four times) immediately after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, the second special symbol when the decision is made to be out of place. For the variable display, the determination table e (FIG. 6 (e)) is used when the ratio of super-reach selection is much lower than the other determination tables. Furthermore, in the fluctuation display of the specific number of times (four times) immediately after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol when it is decided to be a big hit (normal big hit and probability variation big hit) The determination table at the time of deviation from the specific number of times when the super-reach selection ratio is extremely higher than the other determination tables is used (FIG. 7D).

  As a result, only when the fluctuation display is performed a specific number of times (four times) immediately after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, the expectation that becomes a big hit when the normal reach fluctuation pattern is selected is the high base state, and It becomes higher than the low base state after the specific number of times (4 times) is finished. Therefore, for a player who waits for digestion of the second reserved storage information after shifting from the high base state to the low base state, when the normal reach variation pattern is executed in the variation display of the specific number of times (four times), conversely As a result, the player has an impression that the degree of expectation that is a big hit is high, and the factors of the player's stress (dissatisfaction) as described above can be reduced.

  When the fluctuation display for a specific number of times (four times) immediately after the transition from the high base state to the low base state is completed, the fluctuation pattern of the second special symbol when the decision is made to be off is usually the first fluctuation pattern. The determination is made by using the determination table a (FIG. 6A) or the second determination table b (FIG. 6B) at the time of deviation.

  In addition, after the high base state ends, the number of times of selecting a normal reach set with a high expectation level for a big hit corresponds to the upper limit of the number of stored storage information in the second reserved storage buffer (for example, 4 At least in the high base state, it is possible to secure a high expectation level that is a big hit in the variable display until the pending storage information stored in the second pending storage buffer is digested. it can.

  On the other hand, regarding the change display of the first special symbol when it is determined to be out of place, as shown in FIG. 8D, after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, the above-mentioned specific number of times (4 Regardless of whether or not the display is variable, the first determination table a at the time of deviation (FIG. 6A) or the second determination table b at the time of deviation (FIG. 6B) is normally used. The Rukoto. As a result, for the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation pattern is determined using the same determination table regardless of the number of variation displays after the transition from the high base state to the low base state. The processing can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8D and 8E, in the high base state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol that are determined to be out of place are basically the first when the time is out of time. The variation pattern is determined using the determination table c (FIG. 6C), but exceptionally, as shown immediately before the end of the high base state in FIG. For the first variation display, regarding the second special symbol when the decision is made to be out of place, the selection ratio of the variation display having a long variation time is shorter than the first determination table c (FIG. 6C) when the variation display is out of time. The variation pattern is determined using the second determination table d (FIG. 6D) at the time shorter and shorter time set higher. As a result, it is possible to lengthen the fluctuation display time at the end of the high base state, so that the second reserved memory number can be increased at the end of the high base state. After the transition to the base state, it is possible to increase the jackpot determination opportunity based on the second reserved storage information having a high degree of advantage when the jackpot is reached as described above.

  In this embodiment, with regard to the variable display at the end of the high base state, only the second special symbol is targeted, and the second determination table d at the time-and-time deviation time when the selection ratio of the variable display with a long variation time is high (see FIG. An example using 6 (d)) is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the variable display at the end of the high base state, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are targeted. The determination table d (FIG. 6D) may be used.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 9 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 9 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The command 95XX (H) is a command (a winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result when the start winning is generated, and whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit, It shows the determination result of a predetermined type such as the type of jackpot.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and a special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening. When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in S312. The CPU 56 checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is turned on (S211). If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether the number counter value is 4 or not is confirmed (S212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S213).

  Here, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage information) such as a random number corresponding to holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage information) such as random numbers corresponding to holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side.

  As shown in FIG. 13, on the game control microcomputer 560 side, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is stored in the first reserved memory buffer as the first reserved memory means. Is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer as the second reserved storage means. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer store data such as random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number.

  In such a first hold storage buffer, hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is stored. In the second hold storage buffer, determination result hold storage data corresponding to hold storage data such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S214). Specifically, in the process of S214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) Is saved (stored). With regard to the following description regarding the hold storage, it may be indicated as “hold stored” that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer.

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for preliminarily determining a variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S215). In the prize-winning effect process, a process of determining whether or not the jackpot is made in advance, the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type is executed based on the various random number data stored in S214, and the winning result indicating the determination result Processing for transmitting the determination result command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command (S216). When transmitting an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets an address of a command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command as a pointer. . Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in effect control command control processing (S29).

  If it is determined in S211 that the first start port switch is not in the ON state, if it is determined in S212 that the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, or a first start winning designation command is transmitted in S216. After performing the control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is turned on (S221). If the second start port switch 14a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S222). If the value of the second reserved memory number counter is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S224).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing for predetermining the variation display result when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S225). Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command (S226) and ends the process.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory. That is, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially established over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order.

  One is subtracted from the count value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the holding storage buffer, and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then the condition that the predetermined number of times (100 times) of the fluctuation display is performed, or the condition that the next big hit is determined, whichever comes first. When this condition is satisfied, the change display of the special symbol is terminated and the stop symbol is reset at the timing to stop display.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value that matches the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1) stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined jackpot type and sets the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data. When the big hit type is “surprise big hit”, “03” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “successful big hit”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (S301) in the special symbol process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit flag is set (S91). When the big hit flag is set, it is determined that the big hit is made, and the CPU 56 determines that the big hit type information stored in S74 and the above described state after shifting from the high base state to the low base state. Selection of the above-described determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type and variation pattern according to the information of the specific number variation flag indicating whether or not it corresponds to the variation display of the specific number of times (four times) Based on the conditions, one of the normal big hit determination table, the probability variation big hit determination table, the sudden hit big hit determination table, and the specific number of big hit determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected.

  When the big hit flag is set in S91, it is confirmed based on the big hit type data stored in S74 whether or not the big hit is a sudden big hit (S92). If it is a big hit, the decision table at the big hit in FIG. 7C is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114. When it is not a sudden big hit, it is confirmed whether or not the specific number of times variation flag is set (S93). The specific number variation flag is set until the variation display is executed four times after shifting from the high base state to the low base state in S149 of the special symbol stopping process of FIG. If the specific number of fluctuations display is set for the specific number of times fluctuation flag, the specific number big hit determination table of 7 (d) is selected (S96), and the process proceeds to S114.

  If the specific number variation flag is not set in S93, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit is a normal big hit based on the big hit type data stored in S74 (S94). When it is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7A is selected (S98), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when it is not a normal big hit at 93, that is, when it is a probabilistic big hit in the erasing method, the probable big hit determination table of FIG.

  Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S91, that is, when it is off, it is confirmed whether or not the specific number of times variation flag is set (S99). When the specific number variation flag is set in S99, the process proceeds to S107 described later. On the other hand, when the specific number of times variation flag is not set in S99, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S100). When the hourly flag is not set, the low base state is set, and the total pending storage number (the total pending storage number before subtraction in S57, that is, the start condition of the variable display is satisfied based on the count value of the total pending storage counter. It is confirmed whether or not the total pending storage number at the time is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 3) (S101). When the total pending storage number is less than the predetermined number (three), the first determination table at the time of the normal deviation in FIG. 6A is selected (S102), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the total pending storage number is equal to or larger than the predetermined number (3), the second determination table at the time of normal deviation shown in FIG. As a result, when the total number of reserved storage when the start condition of the variable display is satisfied is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (three), the determination table is selected so that the average time of the variable time is shortened, thereby reducing the number of held Control is performed.

  When the time reduction flag is set in S100, it is in the high base state, and it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction end time flag is set (S104). The short time end flag is used when it is confirmed that the 100th variation display is executed in the high base state in the next variation display in S148 of the special symbol stop process of FIG. 16 described later (at the end of the 99th variation display). ) Is set. When the time reduction end flag is not set, since the current fluctuation display is in the high base state and is not the 100th fluctuation display, the first determination table at the time deviation deviation in FIG. 6C is selected (S105), Proceed to S114. On the other hand, when the time reduction end flag is set, since the current fluctuation display is the 100th fluctuation display in the high base state, the second determination table at the time deviation deviation shown in FIG. 6D is selected (S106). ), Go to S114.

  When the specific number of times variation flag is set in S99, whether or not the current variation display is the variation display time of the second special symbol is indicated in the variation symbol identification information such as the information of the special symbol pointer. Confirm based on (S107). When the second special symbol is being displayed, the specific number of times determination table shown in FIG. 6E is selected (S108), and the process proceeds to S114. On the other hand, when the second special symbol is not being displayed, that is, when the first special symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to S100 without selecting the specific number of times determination table shown in FIG. A determination table is selected by the processing of S100 to S106.

  Thus, before the change display is performed, the table used for determining the change pattern type and the change pattern according to the gaming state is based on the selection conditions of the determination table as described above with reference to FIGS. 7 is selected as the variation pattern table.

  Next, in S114, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (variation pattern type determination random number) from the holding storage buffer (first holding storage buffer or second holding storage buffer) corresponding to the current change display, and performs S95, S96, S97. , S102, S103, S105, S106 or S108, by referring to the data of the variation pattern type determination table section in the determination table, any one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types according to the value of random 2 It is determined (S114).

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 3 (random number for fluctuation pattern determination) from the hold memory buffer (first hold memory buffer or second hold memory buffer) corresponding to the current fluctuation display, and performs S95, S96, S97, S102, S103. , S105, S106, or S108, the data corresponding to the variation pattern type determined in S114 in the variation pattern determination table section is referred to in the determination table, and a plurality of types of variation patterns are selected according to the random 3 value. One of them is determined (S115).

  Next, an effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is controlled to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S116).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (S117). For example, by setting a start flag corresponding to the special symbol referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b performs the variable display as described above. Let it begin. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a starts the variable display of the first special symbol, and data indicating “second” in the special symbol pointer. Is set, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started. Further, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (S118). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (S302) (S119).

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302) described above, the CPU 56 selects any one of the display result 1 designation command to the display result 4 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control for transmitting the effect control command (see FIG. 9).

  In the special symbol changing process (S303) described above, the CPU 56 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (S304). Update to the value and proceed to special symbol stop processing.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. If data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and “second” is indicated in the special symbol pointer. When data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the set flag among the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag (S134), and causes the effect control microcomputer 100 to respond to the determined hit type. The jackpot start 1 designation command, jackpot start 2 designation command, or jackpot start 3 designation command (big hit start designation command) is set (S135).

  Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is normally jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the jackpot type is a probabilistic jackpot, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is a sudden jackpot, a jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times or 2 times). The data indicating the release mode such as the release time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) and the interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds or 0.5 seconds) are set in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S138).

  In addition, when the big hit flag is not set in the above-described S133, the CPU 56 indicates that it is in the state corresponding to the time-short flag indicating the time-short state or the specific number of times (4 times) after the time-short end. It is confirmed whether or not the specific number variation flag is set (S139). When neither flag is set in S139, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, when one of the flags is set in S139, the CPU 56 counts the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state (probability big hit, sudden hit big hit) that becomes the probability changing state and the short time state. The value of the number counter is decremented by 1 (S140). As will be described later, the variation counter is a specific number of times (4) in the number of continuations (100 times) in the probability variation state and the short time state in the big hit end processing (S307) at the end of each big hit gaming state of the probability variation big hit and the sudden probability big hit. Is set to a value corresponding to the number of times (104 times) added, and is subtracted and updated in S140 each time the variable display is executed.

  The time-short state and the high base state after the big hit big hit gaming state that becomes the probability change state and the short time state and becomes the high base state is either until the fluctuation display is executed 100 times or until the next big hit occurs. It is necessary to continue until the condition is satisfied. Further, in the four fluctuation display after the fluctuation display is executed 100 times and the transition from the high base state to the low base state is performed, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern in the time-short state and the high base state executed until then, It is necessary to determine the variation pattern with different selection ratios. As a result, the number of times of change display after the end of the big hit gaming state is confirmed using the change number counter.

  In the present embodiment, using one variation counter, the management of the duration of the probability variation state, the short time state, and the high base state (the period in which the variation display is executed 100 times) and after the termination of the duration In this example, the specific period (period in which the variable display is executed four times) is managed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the management of the continuation period of the probability variation state, the time reduction state, and the high base state and the management of the specific period after the end of the continuation period are performed using separate variation counters. It may be.

  Then, it is confirmed whether or not the time reduction flag is set (S141). When the time reduction flag is not set, the specific number of times variation flag is set in the erasing method, and the process proceeds to S149 described later. On the other hand, in the state where the time reduction flag is set in S141, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the fluctuation number counter is 5 (S142), so that out of 100 fluctuation displays in the time reduction state and the high base state. It is recognized whether or not it is the end of the 99th variation display. When the value of the variation counter is 5, in order to select a variation pattern with a long variation time at a special rate at the next 100 variation displays, the next variation display time is 100 in the short time state and the low base state. A short-time end flag for specifying the change display of the number of times is set (S143), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152). finish.

  On the other hand, when the value of the variation counter is not 5 in S142, it is confirmed whether the value of the variation counter is 4 (S144), so that of the 100 variation displays in the short time state and the low base state. It is recognized whether or not it is the end of the 100th variation display (variation display that is out of place). When the value of the variation counter is 4, it is necessary to end the probability variation state, the short time state, and the low base state. First, the probability variation flag is reset (S145), and the time reduction flag is reset (S146). As a result, the gaming state shifts from the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) to the non-probability variation state, the non-time-short state, and the low base state. Then, in response to the transition to such a state (low probability low base state), a normal state designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S147), and the process proceeds to S144. Thereby, the normal state designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG.

  Then, the short time end times flag is reset (S148). Also, a special number variation flag indicating that the variation display is four times after the transition from the high base state to the low base state is set over the four variation displays from the next variation display (S149). The value of the process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S141 that the time reduction flag is not set, and if the specific number variation flag is set in the erasing method, is the variation count counter value 0? By confirming whether or not the change display of the specific number of times (four times) has been completed after the transition from the high base state to the low base state, and when the value of the change number counter is not 0, It is determined that the specific number of times (four times) of fluctuation display has not ended, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and the processing is ended. On the other hand, when the value of the variation counter is not 0, it is determined that the variation display for the specific number of times (four times) has been completed, the specific number variation flag is reset (S151), and the value of the special symbol process flag is changed to the special symbol normal symbol. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the process (S300) (S152), and the process ends.

  As a result of the variable display, when the big win is achieved, the big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305), the big winning opening open processing (S306), and the big winning end processing (S307) are executed to control the big winning game state. Is done.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big winning opening control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S160). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize winning control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S161). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, the big hit flag is reset (S162).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot to be finished corresponds to a probability variation jackpot or a sudden jackpot (S163). In S163, the jackpot type is confirmed based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55. If the type of jackpot to be terminated is not a probabilistic jackpot or a sudden jackpot, it is usually a big jackpot in terms of elimination, and the probabilistic flag and the short flag must be set in order to enter a low probability state and a low base state after the jackpot gaming state ends. The process proceeds to S169. On the other hand, when the type of jackpot to be ended is a probability big hit or a sudden big hit, a probability variation flag is set (S164) and a time reduction flag is set (S165) in order to enter a high probability state and a high base state. Then, management of the probability variation state and short time state as described above, management of variation pattern selection immediately before the end of the high base state, and management of variation pattern selection in a specific number of variation displays after transition from the high base state to the low base state For example, “104 (times)” is set in the probability variation counter (S166).

  Then, in order to specify the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, a probability change state designation command is transmitted (S167), and control for transmitting the short time state designation command is performed (S168), and the process proceeds to S169. In S169, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S169), and the process ends.

  Next, the normal symbol display result determination table used for determining the display result of the normal symbol will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram of a normal symbol display result determination table. The normal symbol display result determination table is stored in the ROM 54.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table, the random 4 (1-201) value (determined value) for normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display result, the normal symbol variation time, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ( The relationship between the opening time and the number of opening times of the second start winning opening 14) is shown separately for the low base state and the high base state.

  In the low base state such as the normal gaming state, when the determined value is any one of 1 to 20, the display result of the normal symbol is a hit, the variation time is set to 10 seconds, and the release time is 0.3. Set to open once per second. On the other hand, when the determined value becomes any of 21 to 201 in the low base state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded and the variation time is set to 10 seconds.

  In addition, when the determined value is any of 1 to 180 in the high base state, such as after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probable big hit and the sudden big hit, the display result of the normal symbol is the hit, and the fluctuation time is 1 second. And the opening time is set to open three times in 1.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the determined value is any of 181 to 201 in the high base state, the display result of the normal symbol is disregarded, and the variation time is set to 1 second.

  As described above, regarding the control of the normal symbol, in the high base state, it is set so that the ratio that the determined value is won is higher than in the low base state, and the variation time is set to be shorter. The opening time and the number of times of opening are set to increase.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in S27 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 56 first checks whether the detection signal from the gate switch 32a provided in the gate 32 is in an on state, thereby detecting whether a game ball that has passed through the gate 32 has been detected. It is determined whether or not (S501). When the game ball passes through the gate 32 in S501 and the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is turned on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate (passing ball), and The process at the time of passing the figure is executed (S502).

  The following processing is executed as an example of processing at the time of passing through the normal gate executed in S502. First, whether or not the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of general-purpose reserved storage data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 55, is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Determine whether or not. The usual figure holding storage unit holds up to four random number numerical data for determining the display result of the normal symbol extracted when the gate pass of the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a as the usual figure holding storage data. It has a data storage area for storing. This ordinary reserved storage unit, like the above-described first reserved storage buffer and second reserved storage buffer, saves the order in which the ordinary reserved storage data is stored in an identifiable state, and changes according to the order. The general-purpose reserved storage data used for display is erased, and the data storage area is shifted one by one for the remaining general-purpose reserved storage data.

  In S <b> 502, when the number of ordinary map storage is less than the upper limit value, the CPU 56 extracts numerical data indicating random 4. Then, the extracted random 4 numerical data is set as general-purpose storage data in the first-order area of the data storage area that is not stored in the general-purpose storage section and is free. On the other hand, if the number of the general-purpose reserved memory reaches the upper limit value in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, the detection of the current game ball is invalidated, and the random number 4 is not newly extracted and stored.

  After executing the process at the time of passing through the normal gate, and after determining that the detection signal from the gate switch 32a is in the OFF state in S501, depending on the value of the normal symbol process flag, the following S510 Each process of S514 is performed.

  The normal symbol normal process of S510 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is to be started based on the presence / absence of the universal symbol storage data stored in the universal symbol storage unit. . At this time, for example, when there is the general-purpose hold storage data stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process of S511 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on whether the standard time / short flag or the super time / short flag is set, it recognizes whether or not it is in the high base state, and stores the common symbols stored in the head order in the general symbol storage unit. Based on the figure holding storage data (numerical data indicating random 4 for determining the display result of the normal symbol), the display result in the normal symbol variation display is obtained by referring to the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. ”Or“ departure ”is determined.

  As described above, in the normal symbol display result determination table, when the high base state corresponding to the short time state including the standard time short state and the super short time state is displayed, the normal symbol display result is displayed as compared with the low base state. The decision value to be compared with the random 4 is assigned so that the ratio of the decision “winning” is made high. Thus, in the high base state, the normal symbol display process of S511 makes it easier to determine that the display result of the normal symbol is “winning” compared to the normal gaming state, so that the second start formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter (start winning prize) into the second starting winning opening 14.

  In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol variation time is also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, the normal symbol display result determination table is set so that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter in the high base state than in the low base state. As a result, in the high base state, in the normal symbol determination process of S511, when the time reduction flag is set, the high base state is recognized, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the low base state. The variation time is determined. In the high base state, the interval at which the variation display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed is shortened, so that the interval at which the variation display result of “winning” is derived and displayed is also shortened. The start winning opening 14 is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  Furthermore, in the normal symbol determination process, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) are also determined using the normal symbol display result determination table. As described above, the normal symbol display result determination table recognizes the high base state when the hourly flag is set, and in the high base state, the variable prize is higher than in the low base state. The opening time of the ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is set to be long and the number of times of opening is increased. Therefore, in the high base state, control is performed such that the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning port 14) is longer and the number of times of opening is larger than in the low base state. Done. As a result, in the high base state, the opening time becomes longer and the number of times of opening increases, so that the time and the number of times that the variable winning ball device 15 (second start winning opening 14) is in the opened state increase. It becomes easy for the ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 (start winning prize).

  In the normal symbol determination process, after such various determinations are made, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process of S512 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, a setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display 10. The normal symbol that is variably displayed based on these settings is displayed with the normal symbol display result that is the normal symbol display result when the normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed and the variation display is stopped. In the normal symbol variation process, an elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. At this time, it is determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the variation time determined in the normal symbol determination process. When the determined fluctuation time is reached, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process of S513 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display unit 10 is set to stop the fluctuation display of the normal symbol and to display the display result. The setting for deriving and displaying the display result of the normal symbol is set to “3” for the value of the normal symbol process flag when the measured elapsed time reaches the determined variation time in the normal symbol variation process of S512. It may be performed before the update. Further, in the normal symbol stop process, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is set with the opening time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. After the operation pattern for driving the solenoid 16 to open and close is set, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the display result of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol determination process is “out of”, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”.

  The normal electric accessory actuating process of S514 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, in response to the display result in the normal symbol variation display being “winning”, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is operated to open the second position by operating the movable piece in the open state. Control is performed to change the winning opening 14 from the closed state to the open state. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is generated by generating a drive control signal for driving the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the actuating pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process of S513. Then, control is performed to make the open state based on the release time and the number of releases determined in the normal symbol determination process. Thereby, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened and closed with an operation pattern according to the gaming state and the display result as shown in FIG. When the drive of the solenoid 16 according to the setting of the operation pattern is completed, the normal symbol process flag is cleared and the value is updated to “0”. In the big hit ending process (S307), the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set when the probability change big hit ends, and the time reduction flag is set when the normal big hit ends. As a result, after the end of the probable big hit, the state is controlled to the probable change state and the short time state, and after the normal big hit, it is controlled to the short time state.

  It is necessary to continue the probabilistic change state and the short time state after the big hit gaming state of the probable change big hit until one of the conditions of the fluctuation display is executed 100 times or the next big hit occurs. . Such variable display times are managed by setting a counter for counting the number of fluctuations in the jackpot end process (S307), and subtracting and updating the special symbol stop process every time the variable display is executed. Based on the count-up of the number counter, the probability variation state flag and the time reduction flag are reset, so that the probability variation state and the time reduction state (high base state) are controlled.

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process 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) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 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: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the first hold memory display unit 18c and the second hold memory display unit 18d is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  When the 15R jackpot is reached, the combination of the big hit symbols in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are aligned to the same symbol is determined as the jackpot display result. The combination of jackpot symbols is determined as a combination of jackpot symbols such as “4”, for example, when the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot. In addition, when a probable big hit, for example, an odd number such as “7” is determined as a combination of big hit symbols. In addition, when it is a normal big hit, one of the combinations of even numbers of even numbers of symbols is randomly selected as a big hit display result, and when it is a probable big hit, a combination of odd types of odd symbols is selected. Any one of them may be determined as a jackpot display result at random. In this way, by distinguishing the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit based on the display results of the even numbers and the odd numbers, it is possible to easily distinguish whether the probability big hit or not. . Ordinarily, a combination of odd symbols may be selected and determined as a jackpot display result when a big jackpot is reached, and a combination of even symbols may be determined as a jackpot display result when a probable big hit. In addition, when a winning big hit is made, a chance of a combination of symbols other than the big winning symbol combination is determined as a big winning symbol combination.

  On the other hand, when it is out of place, the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that do not become rough is determined at random as the display result. However, if it is a command that specifies that the variation pattern command becomes reach when it is out of place, it is possible to form a reach design in which the left and right symbols are aligned to the same design during the variation display. When the result is determined and the variation pattern command is a command that specifies that reach (normal variation) will not occur, the left and right symbols will not form a reach design with the same symbol in the variation display. Determine the display result.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a normal reach variation pattern is selected as a specific variation pattern having a variation time longer than that of the normal variation pattern among the variation patterns executed in the second variation display section, the variation display is performed a specific number of times. Until this is done, a control example has been shown in which a specific variation pattern is selected so that the expectation level that is a big hit is higher than after the specific number of variations are displayed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as such a specific variation pattern, when a reach variation pattern for performing a predetermined effect other than normal reach and super reach is provided, such a specific variation pattern is targeted for the specific reach variation pattern. Control may be performed.

  Such a specific variation pattern is not limited to the normal reach variation pattern, and the control is performed for a specific super reach variation pattern having the lowest expectation for the big hit among a plurality of types of super reach. It may be.

  In addition, such a specific variation pattern is not limited to the reach variation pattern, and is not reach. For example, a specific variation display effect (for example, at a timing before the timing at which a reach state can be reached when a big hit occurs) For example, a variation pattern for executing a specific variation display effect is set when the ratio at which the effect of switching to a variation display in the reverse direction is displayed is set high. Such control may be performed.

  Also, in the low base state after the end of the high base state, the specific variation pattern set with a high expectation level that is a big hit is selected compared to the case where the specific number of variations display is executed for the specific variation pattern. Regarding the control, an example in which the specific number of times is four times corresponding to the upper limit number of the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol is shown. However, the number of specific times is not limited to this, and any number of times may be used as long as it is four or more times corresponding to the upper limit number of the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the second special symbol is a big hit as an example in which the degree of advantage given to the player based on the display result of the variable display is higher than the first special symbol. An example is shown in which the player has a high degree of advantage with respect to the number of rounds (the expected number of winnings and payouts). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player may have a high degree of advantage with respect to the number of times of variable display in which the probability variation state continues after the big hit. Further, the player may be more advantageous in terms of the number of times of variable display in which the short-time state continues after the big hit. In addition, the player may have a high degree of advantage regarding the number of times of display of the change in which the high base state continues after the big hit.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, when a pre-reading notice specifying the type of jackpot is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the first embodiment, there is no inconsistency in relation to the reserved storage information generated later. An example of performing control to change the prefetch notice content will be described.

  Unlike the reach effect, during the effect symbol variation display, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, or an effect operation different from the effect symbol variation display operation, such as a message image display or voice output, etc. Depending on the situation, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be in the reach state, there is a possibility that the reach production by super reach may be executed, or the variation display result may be a “hit” Etc., a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is that the variation display mode of the effect symbol becomes the reach mode after the variation display mode of the effect symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas. It may be executed (started) before (before the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas). In addition, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect may be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of the variable symbol display of the special symbol or effect symbol until the finalized special symbol or final effect symbol resulting in the variable display result is derived. Anything can be announced. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a look-ahead notice). In the pre-reading notice effect, the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) of the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is executed. It is a notice effect that warns of the possibility of becoming. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over the change display of the effect symbol executed a plurality of times in response to the plurality of change displays is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the fluctuating display subject to notice is started, an effect operation for notifying the possibility that the fluctuating display result may be a “hit” based on the hold memory information of the special figure game is performed. Be started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that starts executing after the variable display subject to notice is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice or a notice effect during variable display). The

  As the pre-reading notice effect, any of a plurality of kinds of notice effects such as “hold display” and “mode shift” may be executed. In the effect control microcomputer 100, in the winning determination result command reception buffer provided in the command reception buffer for storing the received effect control command, the received winning determination result command is sent to the game control microcomputer 560 side. Is stored in the first special symbol and the second special symbol in a manner corresponding to the stored stored information in FIG.

  Whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is executed is determined by referring to the information stored in the winning judgment result command reception buffer when a predetermined prefetching notice judgment condition such as every time a winning judgment result command is received, for example, It is determined whether or not to perform a pre-reading notice with the latest pending storage information as the notice target. For example, when the display result corresponding to the hold storage information subject to the advance notice is a “big hit”, the pre-read notice is executed at a higher rate than when the display result corresponding to the hold storage information is not the “big hit”. Decide what to do. Further, when the pre-reading notice is executed, it is determined how many times before the pre-warning storage information to be noticed the change display is to be executed.

  The pre-reading notice effect of “mode shift” may be a “hit” in the variable display subject to the notice by shifting the effect state in the pachinko machine 1 to the pre-reading notice mode different from the effect mode in the normal time. To notice. As an example, in the pre-reading notice effect of “mode change”, the background image on the screen of the effect display device 9 is different from the normal background image in the change display executed before the change display to be notified. By changing to the background image of the display mode, it is notified that the possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual.

  In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice mode of “mode shift”, a sudden notice mode, a 15R notice mode, and a common notice mode in which the types of background images of specific display modes are different are prepared in advance. The rush prediction mode is a pre-reading announcement production mode that suggests that the variability display result may be a “surprise big hit” in the variability display to be notified. The 15R notice mode is an effect mode for prefetching notice that suggests that there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result may be “normal big hit” or “probable big hit” for 15 rounds in the variable display to be notified. The common advance notice mode is an effect mode that suggests that the fluctuation display result may be any of “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, and “surprise big hit”.

  When determining the type of prefetching advance notice of mode transition, when the prefetching notice determination condition is satisfied and the change display result of the notice is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, “15R notice mode”, “ Select and decide "Common notice mode" or "No notice". In this case, the selection ratio is, for example, “15R notice mode”> “common notice mode”> “no notice”. When the change display result of the notice target is “Accuracy big hit”, “Accuracy notice mode”, “Common notice mode”, or “No notice” is selected and determined. In this case, the selection ratio is, for example, “advance notice mode”> “common notice mode”> “no notice”. When the change display result of the advance notice target is “out of”, “15R advance notice mode”, “abrupt advance notice mode”, “common notice mode”, or “no notice” is selected and determined. The magnitude relationship of the selection ratio in this case is, for example, “15R notice mode” <“advance notice mode” <“common notice mode” <“no notice”.

  When the “15R notice mode” is set, there is no possibility that the change display result of the notice object will be a “surprise big hit”. In addition, when the “rush prediction mode” is selected, there is no possibility that the change display result of the notification target will be “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”. When the “common notice mode” is selected, the change display result of the notice object may be any of “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, and “surprise big hit”. Thus, the notice mode of the pre-read notice of the mode transition is consistent with the type of jackpot that occurs when the noticed change display result becomes the jackpot display result.

  In the present embodiment, the second start condition for starting the variable display of the second special symbol is preferentially established over the first start condition for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. When the pre-reading notice is executed in the “15R notice mode” or the “accuracy notice mode”, the following problem occurs. For example, when the pre-reading notice is executed in the “15R notice mode” based on the reserved memory information of the first special symbol, the change display result based on the reserved memory information of the second special symbol newly generated is “abrupt big hit ”, The variable display result based on the reserved memory information of the second special symbol is executed before the reserved memory information of the first special symbol to be notified. Is not consistent with the type of jackpot that occurs. In addition, when the pre-reading notice is executed in the “accuracy advance notice mode” based on the reserved memory information of the first special symbol, the fluctuation display result based on the reserved memory information of the second special symbol newly generated is “normal jackpot”. ”Or“ probable big hit ”, the variable display result based on the reserved memory information of the second special symbol is executed before the reserved memory information of the first special symbol to be notified. And the newly generated jackpot type do not match.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, the following processing is performed in order to match such prefetch notice content with the newly generated jackpot type. In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the pre-reading notice is executed in the “15R notice mode” based on the hold information of the first special symbol, the fluctuation based on the hold information of the second special symbol newly generated. When the display result is “probable big hit”, it is considered that the variable display result based on the reserved storage information of the second special symbol is executed before the reserved storage information of the first special symbol to be notified Then, the process of changing the pre-reading notice effect to the “common notice mode” is executed. Further, in the production control microcomputer 100, when the pre-reading notice is executed in the “accuracy notice mode” based on the hold information of the first special symbol, the newly stored hold information of the second special symbol is displayed. When the fluctuation display result based on the result is “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, the fluctuation display result based on the reserved memory information of the second special symbol is executed before the reserved memory information of the first special symbol to be notified. In consideration of this, a process of changing the pre-reading notice effect to the “common notice mode” is executed.

  When the process of changing the pre-reading notice effect to the “common notice mode” is executed, the “common notice mode” is common to all of “normal big hit”, “probable big hit”, and “surprise big hit”. Because of the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to, no matter what kind of big hit type the variable display result based on the stored information of the second special symbol generated newly, between the pre-reading notice effect and the newly generated big hit Inconsistency can be prevented.

  In the second embodiment, there are provided a start time determination means and an effect control means (including a specific suggestion effect execution means and a special suggestion effect execution means) as described below. Prior to the determination by the predetermining means (game control microcomputer 560, S61, S71 in FIG. 14), the starting time determining means is either the first starting area (first starting winning opening 13) or the second starting area (second starting). Based on the fact that the game medium (game ball) has passed through the winning opening 14), it is determined whether or not it is determined to be controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) by a predetermining means, and a plurality of types of specific game states (usually big wins) In this case, it is a means for determining which one of the specific gaming states is to be controlled.

  The effect control means is means for controlling execution of the game effect corresponding to the variable display of the identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol), and is based on the determination result of the start time determining means. Thus, a specific suggestion effect (“mode”) that suggests the possibility of a predetermined game state among the plurality of types of specific game states before the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the determination result is started. Specific suggestion effect executing means (a processing step of executing the pre-reading notice effect in the effect control microcomputer 100) for executing the “pre-reading notice effect” of “transition”, and the start time due to the game medium passing through the first start area Based on the determination result of the determination means, after the specific suggestion effect execution means starts execution of the specific suggestion effect, the variable information identification display corresponding to the determination result is started. The determination result different from the determination result that the determination result of the start time determination means due to the game medium passing through the second start area is controlled to the specific gaming state suggested by the specific suggestion effect before (For example, when the pre-reading notice is executed in the “15R notice mode” and the variable display result based on the stored information of the second special symbol newly generated becomes “surprise big hit”). The special suggestion effect ("common notice mode") suggesting that there is a possibility that the specific suggestion effect execution means stops the execution of the specific suggestion effect and is controlled to one of the plurality of types of specific game states. Special suggestion effect execution means for executing the pre-reading notice effect of the pre-reading notice effect in the microcomputer 100 for effect control from the “15R notice mode” or the “accurate notice mode”. Including the processing step) and to be executed by changing to a common notice mode ".

  According to such a configuration, the variation display of the identification information by the second variation display unit (second special symbol display 8b) due to the game medium passing through the second start area after the execution of the specific suggestion effect is started. Is executed with priority, the execution of the specific suggestion effect is stopped and the special suggestion effect is executed. In this way, it is possible to maintain the consistency of the contents of the performance and improve the game entertainment.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, after the high base state is displayed for a predetermined number of times (100 times), and the high base state ends and the low base state is entered. When selecting a specific variation pattern having a longer variation time than the normal variation pattern, such as a normal reach variation pattern, among the variation patterns executed in the second special symbol display 8b, for example, FIG. ) Until the specific number of times (4 times) of variable display corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special symbol is executed, after the specific number of times of variable display is executed. Since the variation pattern of normal reach is selected so that the expectation level that is a big hit is higher than that of the game, the game of the player is reduced without complicating the processing in the game control microcomputer 560. The stress factor can be reduced.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 8D, in the variable display of the specific number of times (four times) after the high base state is ended, the variable display executed in the first special symbol display 8a is the high base. After the state is finished, the variation pattern is selected at the same rate until the specific number of times (four times) of the fluctuation display is executed and after the specific number of times (four times) of the fluctuation display is executed. It is possible to further prevent complication of processing in the game control microcomputer 560 when selecting and determining the variation pattern.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 8E, after the high base state ends, the number of times the normal reach is selected so that the expectation level that is a big hit is high is the number of stored stored information in the second reserved storage buffer. Is set to the number of times equal to or greater than the upper limit number (for example, 4 times), so that at least in the variable display until the pending storage information stored in the second pending storage buffer is digested in the high base state, it is a big hit High expectations can be secured.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 8E, the second special symbol display unit 8b executes the variable display for a specific number of times (four times) after the high base state ends and shifts to the low base state. Among the fluctuation patterns, the specific fluctuation pattern set with a high expectation level that is a big hit is a normal reach fluctuation pattern that has the lowest expectation level that is a big hit among reach fluctuation patterns that reach a reach state in the fluctuation display. As a result, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation as a specific display result for a variation pattern that is in a reach state that is not likely to attract attention, and to increase the unexpectedness of the game.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 8 (E), with regard to the fluctuation display when the high base state ends, the fluctuation display is executed by determining the fluctuation pattern using the second determination table d at the time off time. Compared with the fluctuation display before the game, the ratio of selecting a fluctuation pattern with a long fluctuation time is high, so that, for example, as shown in FIG. Since the retained storage information of the second variation display section having the higher advantage level of the advantageous state given to the player is easily stored, it is possible to increase the chance of the variable display where the display result is likely to be advantageous to the player. .

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (3) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (4) In the said embodiment, you may make it perform a slip effect as an effect performed in a variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (5) In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which a variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called first if not reaching). (2) Before the stop, a command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called second in the case where the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after a stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (6) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, and the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball (which may be a rental ball) that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. Although it was a gaming machine to be performed, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values of the size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. Can be applied. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (7) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but may be stored in advance in a storage device such as a computer device or the like. You may take the form distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which 15 round normal big hits, 15 round probability variation big hits, and 2 round probability variation big hits are shown as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, 5 rounds) where it is difficult to obtain a winning ball. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

  (9) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  13 First start winning opening, 8a First special symbol display, 14 Second starting winning opening, 8b Second special display, 1 pachinko machine, 32 gate, 15 variable winning ball device, 560 microcomputer for game control 55 RAM.

Claims (1)

After the first execution condition of the variable display is satisfied by passing the game medium through the first start area, the variable display of the first identification information is executed based on the establishment of the first start condition, and the display result is derived and displayed. After the second execution condition for the variable display is established due to the game medium passing through the first variation display section and the second starting area, the variation display of the second identification information is performed based on the establishment of the second start condition. A second variation display unit that executes and displays a display result, and when the display result of the first variation display unit or the second variation display unit becomes a specific display result, the gaming state is changed to a normal gaming state A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player,
Corresponding to the fact that the variable display of decoration identification information is executed during the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, and the display result of the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed. , A decoration variation display unit for deriving and displaying the display result of the decoration identification information;
It is possible to change between a first state in which the game medium can pass through the second start area and a second state in which the game medium is less likely to pass through the second start area or does not pass through the second state. A variable starter that is controlled to the first state when the condition is satisfied;
First variable storage means capable of storing within a predetermined upper limit number as variable storage information for variable display in which the first execution condition is satisfied but the first start condition is not satisfied;
Second variable storage means capable of storing the variable display for which the second execution condition is satisfied but the second start condition is not satisfied within a predetermined upper limit number as the stored storage information;
The on-hold storage information of the first on-hold storage means when the display is not controlled to the specific gaming state and neither the first fluctuation display unit nor the second fluctuation display unit is performing a variable display. Start condition establishment means for establishing any one of the first start condition based on the second start condition based on the hold storage information of the second hold storage means;
When the hold storage information is stored in both the first hold storage means and the second hold storage means, the start condition establishing means gives priority to the second start condition over the first start condition. Starting condition priority means to be established,
When the first start condition is satisfied, whether or not the variation display executed by the first variation display unit is controlled to the specific gaming state based on the hold storage information stored in the first hold storage means The change display executed by the second change display unit based on the hold storage information stored in the second hold storage means when the second start condition is satisfied. Pre-determining means for deciding whether to control the gaming state;
Based on the determination result of the The pre determining means, for changing display to run, before Symbol decoration identification information and normal variation pattern variations appear not Leach is completed, the normal variation time length rather the decorative than the variation pattern Plural types of variable time defined including a first specific variation pattern whose identification information is reach, and a second specific variation pattern that is different from the first specific variation pattern and has a longer variation time than the normal variation pattern A variation pattern selecting means for selecting from among the variation patterns of
Based on the determination result of the pre-decision unit, a variation display execution unit that performs variation display of the decoration identification information according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit;
A high-frequency state control means for controlling the variable starting device to a high-frequency state having a higher frequency of changing to the first state than the normal gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state;
The final variation display executed in the high-frequency state is compared with the variation display other than the final variation display executed in the high-frequency state as the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means. high percentage variation pattern is selected,
The variation pattern selection means, as the variation pattern of the decoration identification information corresponding to the second variation display unit, the variation of the predetermined number of times until the variation display of the predetermined number of times is executed after the high-frequency state ends. A gaming machine that selects a variation pattern so that an expected degree of a specific display result is higher when the first specific variation pattern is executed than when the display is executed.

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