JP6056021B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, there is known a gaming machine in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed when a special symbol that is not derived as a display result stops (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-39949 A

  However, the interest in whether or not the special symbol stopped was not raised.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said point, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can raise the interest of whether a special symbol stops.

(1) The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, , "1" to the variable display means for variable display the decorative pattern, etc.) of "9" (e.g., in the image display device 5 the decorative pattern, such as variable display in effect processing in step S172 to be variably displayed), effect (e.g. And an effect executing means (for example, a variable display effect process in step S172 for executing the effect together with the variable display). The effect executing means is configured to display special performance information when special identification information (for example, special symbol “re”, special symbol “change”, etc.) is displayed at a specific display position (for example, a position on an active line). (E.g., pseudo-like continuous effect and pending change effect) running at variable display prior Symbol variable display means a plurality of types of identification information that due to, said specific symbol between any of the identification information and the identification information Depending on whether it is inserted, the ratio at which the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position differs. For example, when the special symbol is inserted between the decorative symbol “1” and the decorative symbol “2”, the ratio that the special symbol stops at the position on the active line, the decorative symbol “7”, and the decorative symbol “8”. This is different from the rate at which the special symbol stops at a position on the effective line when a special symbol is inserted between the two.

  According to the above configuration, as to whether or not the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position, attention is paid to which identification information is inserted between the identification information and the identification information.

(2) In addition, has been made in order to solve the above problems, an it is possible gaming machine performing a game (e.g., a pachinko gaming machine 1), multiple several identification information (e.g., " a variable display means for variable display 1 "to the decoration pattern, etc.) of" 9 "(e.g., in the image display device 5 the decorative pattern, such as variable display in effect processing in step S172 to be variably displayed), directing (e.g., jackpot Production execution means (for example, a variable display production process in step S172 for performing production together with variable display), and the like. The execution means performs special effects when special identification information (for example, special symbol “re”, special symbol “change”, etc.) is displayed at a specific display position (for example, a position on an active line). Eg to perform the pseudo like communicating directing or holding change effect), the variable display of the previous SL variable display means a plurality of types of identification information that by the special identification information is variably displayed the place of the one of the identification information Depending on whether or not the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position. For example, in the non-reach state, as shown in FIG. 29, the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the decorative symbol “1”, and the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the decorative symbol “8”. Sometimes, the rate at which special symbols are displayed at specific display positions is different. Further, in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 30, when the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the symbol before the reach symbol, the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the symbol after the reach symbol. The ratio at which the special symbol is displayed at a specific display position is different from that at the time of display.

  According to the above configuration, whether or not the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position is focused on whether the special identification information is variably displayed instead of which identification information, and is interesting.

(3) In addition, the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) described above is a storage unit for storing storage information for variable display of identification information that has not yet been started (for example, a first special figure storage unit) 151A, second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, first start winning reception command buffer 194A, second starting winning reception command buffer 194B, first prefetch notice buffer 194C, second prefetch notice buffer 194D, etc.) The special effect is identified again as a variable display based on the hold information when the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position in the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means. It may be an effect (pseudo-continuous effect) that causes variable display of information. 34 and 35 show an example in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed as a special effect when the special symbol “RE” stops at a position on the active line.

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to performing a pseudo | simulation continuous production is raised.

(4) In addition, the gaming machine according to (1) to (3) described above is a holding storage unit that stores holding information for variable display of identification information that has not yet been started (for example, the first special figure holding storage unit). 151A, second special figure holding storage unit 151B, first start winning reception command buffer 194A, second starting winning reception command buffer 194B, first prefetch notice buffer 194C, second prefetch notice buffer 194D, etc.) Prior determination means for determining whether or not variable display of identification information is a specific display result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means before variable display corresponding to the hold information is started (for example, 14), and the special effect is based on the determination result of the prior determination unit, the hold information that is the target of the determination by the prior determination unit A notice effect (for example, a hold change effect or the like) that suggests whether or not there is the hold information as a specific display result in the hold storage means in the variable display executed before the corresponding variable display is executed. Also good. FIG. 36 shows an example in which the hold change effect is executed as the special effect when the special symbol “change” stops at the position on the active line.

  According to the said structure, the expectation with respect to performing a notice effect is raised.

(5) Moreover, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position after the display mode of the identification information is changed to the reach mode. (For example, as shown in FIG. 35, after reaching the reach state of “7”, the special symbol “re” may be displayed at a position on the active line ((c) in FIG. 35). 35 (e)), the special identification information includes identification information that constitutes the reach state, and identification information that is variably displayed in the predetermined order before the identification information that constitutes the reach state. Or may be variably displayed instead of the identification information that is variably displayed immediately before the identification information constituting the reach state in the predetermined order.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to expect whether or not the special effect is executed as well as whether or not to win.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the variation pattern by a variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the non-reach combination by a non-reach combination determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a reach combination by a reach combination determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the variable display of a special symbol by the special symbol presence determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting (setting example in the case of a non-reach state) of the determination rate of the insertion position of the special symbol by the special symbol insertion position determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting (setting example in the case of a reach state) of the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol by a special symbol insertion position determination table. It is explanatory drawing explaining the order of the decoration symbol displayed variably, and the position of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting (setting example in the case of a non-reach state) of the determination ratio of the special symbol replacement position by a special symbol replacement position determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting (setting example in the case of a reach state) of the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol by the special symbol replacement position determination table. It is a time chart which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation which a special symbol variably displays. It is a time chart which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation which a special symbol variably displays. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus.

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

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

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

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as “starting winning”, and in particular, winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as “first starting prize” The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (detection of game balls by the first start port switch 22A), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first special figure holding memory number (to be described later) ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing the variable display game (described later) is satisfied.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 is displayed. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display (described later) is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. , When simply referred to as “special figure hold memory number” or “pending memory number”, any one or two of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number It may be pointed to. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the gaming area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player. That is, when the grand prize opening is in an open state, more prize balls can be expected than when the grand prize opening is in a closed state. Therefore, when the big prize opening is in an open state, Is very advantageous to the player.

  In addition to or in place of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) may be provided.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of the fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). Then, the fixed decoration symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are nine kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9”, Chinese numerals, English characters, nine character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to nine, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that can be lost can be configured (for example, seven types, eight types, ten types, etc.). ).

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). Note that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) As long as the fluctuation time is within.

  In other words, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) It may be later than (stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the final special symbol may be stopped and displayed when the execution of the predetermined effect is completed.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA displaying a special image representing information including active display (also called digestion display, current display) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special map hold information (Digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active Display region, this display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. The display area AHA only needs to be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame that surrounds the active display, an active display or an active display, or an active display such as a character or an image displayed around the active display frame Information corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

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

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

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. Sound, voice, or the like that notifies or suggests that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”.

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

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, no small hit is provided, but a small hit may be provided. That is, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the variable display result in the special symbol game may be “small hit”. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”, and wins a big prize. The mouth state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and keeps the grand prize opening open, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening to the open state once per round (changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the big prize opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the grand prize opening to an open state twice per round (during the round, the grand prize opening is open → closed → open → closed) May change with the state).

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16) It may be the number of times.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot gaming state, the number of executions of the round is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. Repeat the round until the selected number of times is reached. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a prize winning opening) even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit. May be.

  In the round, the big prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after opening the big prize opening door, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings to the big prize opening occurs. It is maintained in an open state until the period until. The predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the open state in the round is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses after the big prize opening door is closed. The predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is maintained closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds). There may be.

  From the above, in the big hit gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, each round of changing the big prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), or opens the big prize opening. Each round of changing from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, or the grand prize opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1 2 seconds) each round to change from closed to closed (1 second), or after 8 rounds to change the prize opening to open (29 seconds) → closed (3 seconds) Each round in which the winning opening is changed from the open state (0.1 second) to the closed state (1 second) can be executed eight times.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, a round having a relatively long predetermined time (opening period) in which the big prize opening is in an open state (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) is also referred to as a normal open round. A round in which the predetermined time (opening period) for which the big prize opening is in an open state is relatively short (for example, a round in which the open state is 0.1 second) is also called a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round jackpot symbol. . Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (normal open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the big hit gaming state (short term open big hit state) controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as a definite special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The If the number of executions of the normal opening round is larger in the normal opening big hit state than the short opening big hit state, the short opening is executed in addition to the normal opening round in the normal opening big hit state. In the big hit state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each jackpot game state as the jackpot game state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “hit”, that is, the game It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)) viewed from the player.

  For example, preparing a jackpot gaming state in which a normal opening round is executed eight times and a jackpot gaming state in which a normal opening round is executed 16 times, which is more advantageous to the player than a jackpot gaming state in which a normal opening round is executed eight times Can do. If there is no difference in the number of balls in each round, in the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many as the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed eight times.

  In addition, a jackpot gaming state (actually eight rounds of jackpot gaming state) in which eight short-term opening rounds are performed after eight regular opening rounds are executed, and a normal opening that is more advantageous to the player than the eight-round jackpot gaming state A jackpot gaming state in which 16 rounds are executed can be prepared. If the number of balls that can be obtained in the short-term open round is negligibly small, in the big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a double hit in the big hit gaming state of 8 rounds.

  In addition, even if the predetermined time (opening period) has not elapsed after the grand prize opening door has been opened, the big prize opening will change from the open state to the closed state if a predetermined number of winnings are made to the big prize opening. However, the value obtained by the player may be varied by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a big hit game state in which the above-mentioned predetermined number is set to 5 and the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds) is executed 8 times, and the normal opening round (the opening time is 29 seconds) where the above-mentioned predetermined number is 10 times. A jackpot gaming state that is executed once may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening. For example, a big hit game state in which a normal open round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and a big hit game state in which a normal open round with 12 prize balls are executed 16 times may be prepared.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player by the jackpot gaming state itself (value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state), the type of state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state (for example, , Normal state, time-short state, probability change state) and the period (eg, time-short state, probability change state) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the big hit game state (for example, the number of time reductions, ST The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state may be varied by varying the number of times).

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R probability variable big hit (described later) is set as the big hit gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed 8 times and a big hit gaming state in which the normal open round controlled after the 16R probability variable big hit (described later) is executed 16 times are prepared.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). Thereby, depending on which one of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears, the jackpot expectation can be varied. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. In the slip effect, after the decorative display of the decorative design is started and until the fixed decorative design that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, a plurality of decorative designs are displayed temporarily, and then a variable number of decorative designs are displayed. By executing again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In FIG. 5 (details will be described later), for convenience of explanation, one variation pattern (variation pattern “PA2-2”) is illustrated as a variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Instead of or in addition to the variation pattern “PA2-2”), one or more other variation patterns (for example, variation patterns “PA2-3” to “PA5-3”, “PB3-1” shown in FIG. 5) In one or more fluctuation patterns of “PB5-3”, a slip effect may be executed. For example, if the slip effect is executed in the change pattern “PA2-2” and the change pattern “PA3-2”, when the change pattern “PA3-2” is executed, the decorative pattern is displayed after the slip effect is executed. While the variable display state becomes the reach state, when the variation pattern “PA2-2” is executed, the decorative symbols constituting the non-reach combination are stopped and displayed after the slip effect is executed, instead of reaching the reach state. . In addition, you may make it the ratio of whether it will be in a reach state after execution of the said slip effect depending on whether the slide effect was performed. Further, for example, the slip effect may be executed in a variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is executed.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbols are displayed again in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of symbols, can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times).

  In the present embodiment, when the revariable display is performed, before the revariable display is performed (that is, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed), the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R are displayed. In each of these, a decorative symbol (any one of symbols “1” to “9”) is temporarily stopped and displayed, and a pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. Yes. More specifically, when re-variable display is performed, before the re-variable display is performed, a position on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line on the side) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, Any one of the symbols “1” to “9” is temporarily stopped and displayed as a left symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, and a pseudo-continuous symbol is temporarily stopped as a middle symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Any one of the symbols “1” to “9” is temporarily stopped and displayed as the right symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R.

  The quasi-continuous chance symbol is a special symbol that suggests that re-variable display is performed (a quasi-continuous rendering is performed). When the quasi-continuous chance symbol stops at a position on the effective line, re-variable display is performed (pseudo-continuous effect is executed). In the present embodiment, the pseudo consecutive chance symbol is a symbol on which the character “re” is displayed (see FIG. 28 and the like).

  The pseudo consecutive chance symbol is an example of a special symbol, and the special symbol is not limited to the pseudo continuous chance symbol. The special chance symbols (described later), pending change symbols (described later), active display change symbols (described later), and the like are also included in the special symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when re-variable display is performed, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped before the re-variable display is performed. That is, after the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped, the re-variable display is performed. However, when the re-variable display is performed, the pseudo continuous chance symbol may not be temporarily stopped before the re-variable display is performed. For example, when re-variable display is performed, before the re-variable display is performed, a decorative pattern that is a specific combination may be temporarily stopped and displayed on the left design, the middle design, and the right design. That is, the variable display may be performed after temporarily displaying the decorative pattern that is a specific combination.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the revariable display is performed, the pseudo continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped before the revariable display is performed. Therefore, when the revariable display is performed, the pseudo continuous chance symbol is variably displayed. Although it will be displayed (specifically, it will be variably displayed as a middle symbol), the variable display of the pseudo-chance chance symbol is not limited to when re-variable display is performed. That is, the pseudo continuous chance symbol is variably displayed not only when the revariable display is performed but also when the revariable display is not performed. When the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is variably displayed when the re-variable display is performed, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped at the position on the effective line, and when the re-variable display is not performed, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is displayed. When the symbol is variably displayed, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed at a position on the effective line (a symbol other than the pseudo-continuous chance symbol (decorative symbol) stops at a position on the effective line). I have to). In the present embodiment, the mode in which the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is variably displayed when the re-variable display is not performed is also referred to as pseudo-gase.

  When the pseudo continuous chance symbol is variably displayed when re-variable display is not performed (in the case of pseudo gusset), the variable display order is the one before (previous) or one after the pseudo continuous chance symbol. The (decorative pattern) is temporarily stopped at a position on the active line. For example, when re-variable display is performed, the middle symbol is changed from “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “re” → “8” → “ When “9” → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” →... Is variably displayed, “Re” is temporarily stopped at the position on the effective line. If the symbol is not performed, the middle symbol is changed from “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “re” → “8” → “9” → “ When variably displayed in the order of “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” →..., “7” immediately before “Re” or “7” immediately after “Re” is displayed at the position on the effective line. 8 "is displayed as a temporary stop.

  The number of re-variable displays (number of re-variable displays) in the pseudo-continuous effect is the number of variable displays (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R ( 1), the number of re-variable displays (final variable display) after all decorative symbols have been temporarily stopped (last time), and the number X of re-variable displays between the first variable display and the last variable display ( X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X + 1) less than the number of times (X + 2) obtained by adding together. The number of re-variable display times is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-continuous, the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo-continuous, The third variable display (second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-ream, and the fourth variable display (third revariable display) to fourth temporary stop display. This is also called the fourth pseudo-ream. In addition, the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production is also referred to as the number of pseudo-series fluctuations (or the number of pseudo-series). That is, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the number of re-variable display times, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo-continuations such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo-continuation continues”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it were started 2-5 times in a row.

  In the present embodiment, for the sake of convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the number of pseudo consecutive times is one.

  In addition, although it has been described that the sliding effect may be executed in the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, for example, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed after the sliding effect is executed, and when the sliding effect is executed There may be a case where the pseudo-continuous effect is not executed later. Although details will be described later, the ratio of whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect is executed after the execution of the slip effect may be different depending on whether or not the slip effect is executed.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R before reach is reached in the change (before reaching the reach state). As shown, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reach is established, any one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chance symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed. In other words, the temporary stop display effect mode in the pseudo-continuous effect includes at least an effect mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state is reached, and an effect mode in which the pseudo continuous chance symbol is temporarily displayed after reaching the reach state. There may be. Note that the pseudo continuous chance symbol can be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect, or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. May be.

  Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. The notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect in addition to the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. The notice effect does not use a variable display operation (for example, a hold effect (described later), a hold change effect (described later), a hold action effect (described later), a hold action gaze effect (described later), an active display effect (described later). , Active display change effect (described later), active display effect effect (described later), active display effect effect (described later), background image effect, message window effect, sound output, light emission (lighting, flashing, extinguishing, etc.) Etc.).

  The notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning of a certain game ball may become a reach state has at least a variable display state of the decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before entering the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, the notice effect that notifies or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a “hit” is because at least the confirmed decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed May be executed (started) before.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result.

  In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as target hold information, and the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display.

  In the present embodiment, the hold effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect. The hold effect includes a first hold display added to the first start prize storage display area 5HL when the first start prize is generated and a second hold display added to the second start prize storage display area 5HR when the second start prize is generated. Based on the hold information of the target, it is an effect that is displayed in any one of a plurality of display modes (for example, white, blue, yellow, green, red, etc.).

  In the present embodiment, a hold change effect can be executed as the pre-reading notice effect. The hold change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display that has already been displayed to another display mode.

  In the present embodiment, a hold action effect can be executed as the pre-reading notice effect. The hold action effect is an effect that is executed when the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display that has already been displayed is changed to another display mode, such as a character in the display area of the image display device 5. Is an effect that directly or indirectly acts on the hold display. Further, in the present embodiment, a holding action gaze effect can be executed as the pre-reading notice effect. The hold action gaze effect is an effect that is executed when the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display that has already been displayed is not changed to another display mode. For example, a character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Is an effect that directly or indirectly acts on the hold display. When the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) that is the target of action changes, but when the hold action effect effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change.

  In the present embodiment, an active display effect can be executed as the notice effect. In the active display effect, the active display displayed as a part of the special image in the active display area AHA is displayed in a plurality of types based on the target hold information (for example, white, blue, yellow, green, red, etc.) Is an effect displayed in any of the display modes. As an active display effect, an active display frame surrounding the active display may be displayed in any one of a plurality of display modes based on the target hold information.

  In the present embodiment, an active display change effect can be executed as the notice effect. The active display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode such as the active display or active display frame already displayed to another display mode.

  In the present embodiment, an active display effect can be executed as a notice effect. The active display effect is an effect that is executed when the already displayed active display, active display frame, or the like is changed to another display mode. For example, an active display of a character or the like in the display area of the image display device 5 is performed. This is an effect that directly or indirectly acts on an active display frame or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, an active display action gaze effect can be executed as the notice effect. The active display action gaze effect is an effect that is executed when the already displayed active display, active display frame, or the like is not changed to another display mode. For example, a character or the like is actively displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or an active display frame or the like. When the active display action effect is executed, the display mode of the active display or active display frame that is the action object changes, but when the active display action effect effect is executed, the active display or active object that is the action object is changed. The display mode such as the display frame does not change.

  The active display effect, the active display change effect, the active display effect, the active display effect, and the like are executed in variable display corresponding to the target hold information, but the hold information is read out from the target hold information. May be performed at any timing from when the information is stored until when variable display corresponding to the hold information of the target is started.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. The round that is controlled when the 8R probability variable big hit is a normally open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” is a normal open round jackpot symbol. The round controlled when the 16R probability variation big hit is a normally open round. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a normal open round jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, it is 8R probability variation big hit, but when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed. It may be set to “2R probability variation big hit (also referred to as“ surprise accuracy ”)” in which a short-term opening round is executed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the “big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, “16R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are called “big hit types”.

  In the case of 16R probable big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the reach state is reached, and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, the definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is a combination of three identical decorative symbols having an odd symbol number at a position on a predetermined effective line (that is, “1”, “1”, “ “1”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “5”, “7”, “7”, “7” And "9", "9", and "9").

  In the case of 8R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “3” or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. After reaching the reach state and executing a predetermined reach effect, the definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is that three symbols with the same design number are arranged at a position on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Things (ie, “2”, “2”, “2”, “4”, “4”, “4”, “6”, “6”, “6” , “8”, “8”, “8”, etc.).

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, if the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved, the decorative symbol variable display is started and the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, or without being in a reach state, it is only necessary to stop and display a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot. An example of a jackpot combination corresponding to a 2R probability variation jackpot is a different decorative symbol (of at least three symbols) at a position on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 3 different decorative designs) (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “5”, “5”) "7"), and a combination of decorative symbols including a random chance symbol (for example, a combination of "1", "high accuracy", "2", and "high accuracy" is an example of a random chance symbol).

  In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability changing big hit is stopped and the 8R probability changing on the surface. There may be a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variable big hit is reached, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state that is executed 16 times (rounds). ) Is performed. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variable big hit has been reached, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state in which the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds), and after that, the probability change control is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control is performed when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as the probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the probability variation control is not performed if the special game of the predetermined number of ST times (number of probability variation) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times. The normal state is a normal game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state. The same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system reset is performed) is performed.

  In addition, by performing the time-saving control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. Time-shortening control is performed when either of a predetermined time-saving special-purpose game is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of time reductions is 70, for example.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the 8R probability variation big hit or the 16R probability variation big hit has been reached, and the probability variation control for a predetermined number of STs (for example, 70 times) is completed after the end. Is performed, and time reduction control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

  In this embodiment, the number of time reductions after the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit) and the ST number (number of probability variation) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R). The number of time reductions after the probability variation big hit) may be different from the ST number (the number of probability variation). In this embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation) and the number of STs after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation) are the same (both 70 times). The number of STs after the big hit (the number of probability variation) may be different from the number of STs after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation). Further, in this embodiment, the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation big hit is the same (both 70 times) after the 16R probability variation big hit, but the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation big hit. And the short time after the 16R probability variation big hit may be different. In the following description, a big hit gaming state, a state in which probability variation control is performed, a state in which time reduction control is performed, and the like may be referred to as advantageous states.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, the short-term open big hit is executed in which two short-term open rounds are executed based on the fact that the 2R probability variable big hit is achieved. After the completion of the control, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time-shortening control as in the case of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when probability variation control is being performed, when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). In such a mode, as a mode of “big hit”, it is good to provide a normal big hit that is not subjected to probability variation control after the end. For example, when an 8R normal big hit is provided, based on the fact that the 8R normal big hit is achieved, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state that is executed 8 times (rounds). (Time reduction control may or may not be performed).

  In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good. In such an embodiment, after the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the probability of change) is not digested until the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the number of changes with certainty) is exhausted, A probabilistic falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to the time reduction control.

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

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for a decorative pattern. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit, the variation is changed again with the same decorative symbols aligned. , Any one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit may be finally stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols.

  In addition, after the definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big win is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is executed). In the period until it is started, a round-number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a normal jackpot is not provided, but after a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the normal jackpot is derived and displayed when the normal jackpot is provided, a period until the final round ends ( Or, after the end of the final round, during the period until the next variable display game is started, a probability variation promotion effect that informs that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot may be executed.

  In addition, the promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) executed during the round is referred to as jackpot medium promotion effect (bonus medium number of rounds promotion effect, jackpot medium chance change promotion effect), and after the final round ends The promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) to be executed may be referred to as an ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability change promotion effect).

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

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

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

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a confirmed ornament symbol (final stop symbol) in each ornament symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the on-hold storage information may be a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying for specifying whether the first start winning opening is a start winning or the second starting winning opening. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for specifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory count decreases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the second reserved figure count designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count or the second special figure reserved memory count has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. Further, a total pending storage number addition designation command (total pending storage number subtraction designation command) for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and a determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (step S220 in FIG. 14A), the variable display result becomes “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. It is determined whether or not it is determined, and when it is determined as “big hit”, the type of big hit is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation category The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command and the big hit type, The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

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

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

  The random number circuit 104 is for counting numerical data indicating a random number value of a random number (referred to as a game random number) used for controlling the progress of the game. That is, on the main board 11 side, the random number circuit 104 counts the numerical data indicating the random number values of various game random numbers in an updatable manner. Note that the method of counting numerical data indicating the random number value of the game random number is not limited to the method using the random number circuit 104. For example, by using a counter (random counter) by software, the CPU 103 may count the numerical data indicating the random number values of various game random numbers in an updatable manner. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. 8 may be provided with a random counter for counting numerical data indicating random numbers of various game random numbers.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating game random numbers. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, Numeric data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to enhance the game effect, other game random numbers may be used.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “big hit variation pattern”. As the big hit variation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as “small hit variation pattern”. In addition, “big hit variation pattern” and “small hit variation pattern” may be collectively referred to as “hit variation pattern”.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared with multiple variation patterns with different variation times corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of pending storage is large, or when the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or a short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-4” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed (other than the fact that the slide effect is executed). The same applies to the fluctuation pattern of

  In addition, instead of or in addition to the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2”, a slip effect may be executed in one or more other fluctuation patterns. For example, a slip effect may be executed in the variation pattern “PA2-2” and the variation pattern “PA3-2”. Thus, when the variation pattern “PA3-2” is executed, the reach state is set after the slip effect is executed, while when the change pattern “PA2-2” is executed, the reach state is set after the slip effect is executed. Also, depending on whether or not the slip effect is executed by changing the determination ratio of the variation pattern “PA2-2” and the variation pattern “PA3-2” depending on whether or not the reach state is reached. You may make it differ in the ratio of whether it will be in a reach state after execution of production.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA2-4” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. Specifically, the variation pattern “PA2-4” is displayed in a variable manner after the pseudo continuous chance symbol is variably displayed and the pseudo continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped at a position on the effective line. This is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern. The special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-4” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed (pseudo continuous fluctuation). The same applies to other variation patterns in which (production) is executed). Further, a slip effect may be executed in the fluctuation pattern “PA2-4” (the same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed).

  The fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous chance symbol is variably displayed, but the pseudo continuous chance symbol is not temporarily stopped and displayed at a position on the effective line. That is, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a pseudo-gase non-reach fluctuation pattern. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gasse. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. Further, a slip effect may be executed in the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” (the same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas).

  In addition, by providing a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation (production) is executed and a variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation (production) is executed as a gusset, a variably displayed pseudo-continuous chance symbol is displayed on the effective line. Because there is a case where re-variable display is performed with a temporary stop display at the position, and there is a case where the variable display pseudo continuous chance symbol is not temporarily stopped at the position on the effective line and the re-variable display is not performed. When the pseudo continuous chance is variably displayed, it can be noted whether or not the pseudo continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed again at a position on the effective line.

  The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

  The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The variation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is provided, the variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, “PC3” for the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) are provided. May be provided. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (surprising) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (accuracy) fluctuation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (surprising) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed.

  Variation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-3” belong to the variation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed.

  Variation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-3” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, The data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6, for example, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special symbol game (the special symbol game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Before being played, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit (16R probability change big hit, 8R probability change big hit) to the big hit gaming state, the second special symbol display device 4B by the second special figure game (second Before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the special figure), the variable display result is controlled as the big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit) to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to for determining whether or not based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the display result determination table 130A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is “big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) ”And“ Lose ”are assigned to special map display results. Specifically, in the display result determination table 130A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state is set. Value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state is the high probability high base state, more determined values are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability low base state. ing. Specifically, in the low probability low base state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of determined values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Yes. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy and high-base state, more than the predetermined number (specifically, 819) of the determined values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes high.

  It should be noted that the display result determination table (the special figure display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result determination table for the second special figure) that is different between the first special figure and the second special figure is variable. The display result may be determined.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment does not provide a small hit, but when the small hit is provided, when the gaming state is a high probability high base state and when the gaming state is a low probability low base state Thus, the number of decision values assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit” may be different. In addition, the number of determination values assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result may be different between the display result determination table for the first special figure and the display result determination table for the second special figure. Thereby, interest can be improved.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation) Jackpot).

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the game is the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, 50) determined values (values in the range of “0” to “49”) are assigned to 16R probability variation big hits. On the other hand, in the case of the second special figure game, that is, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, the determined values (“0” to “0”) more than the predetermined number (specifically, 80). 79 ”) is assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, the 16R probability variation big hit is more likely than the first special figure, so that the game state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( In a high-accuracy and high-base state (for example, up to the 70th rotation after the end of the big hit), it is possible to increase the expectation that the 16R-probable big hit will occur.

  The jackpot type may be determined using different jackpot type determination tables (a jackpot type determination table for the low probability low base state and a jackpot type determination table for the high probability high base state) that differ depending on the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is not provided, but in the case of providing the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy), it is a first special figure game and a second special figure game. The number of determination values assigned to the jackpot type of “2R probability variation jackpot (surprise)” may be varied. Also, the number of decision values assigned to the jackpot type of “2R probability variation big hit (surprise)” is different between the jackpot type determination table for the low probability low base state and the jackpot type determination table for the high accuracy high base state. Also good. Thereby, interest can be improved.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. Yes. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the variation pattern determination random value MR5 is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determination values (for example, a range or number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Yes. Note that one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables.

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

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

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second starting winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

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

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered. The game control counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value that is a stored value of a variation counter for counting one or both of the ST count (probable variation count) and the short time count.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  The random number circuit 124 is for counting numerical data indicating a random number value of a random number (referred to as a rendering random number) used for controlling the rendering operation. In other words, on the side of the effect control board 12, the random number circuit 124 counts the numerical data indicating the random number values of various effect random numbers so as to be updatable. Note that the method of counting numerical data indicating the random value of the production random number is not limited to the method using the random number circuit 124. For example, using a random counter, the CPU 120 for effect control may count the numerical data indicating the random number values of various effect random numbers so as to be updatable. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. 10 may be provided with a random counter for counting numerical data indicating random values of various effect random numbers.

  In the present embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, a random number MR6 for determining a decorative symbol, a random value MR7 for determining a decorative symbol, a random value MR8 for determining a decorative symbol, and a random for determining the presence or absence of a special symbol. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR9 and the random number value MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to enhance the production effect, other production random numbers may be used.

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

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the hold effect. For example, the ROM 121 stores a first hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL to be one of a plurality of types. May be. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the first hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. . In each first hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each display mode of the first hold display. It may be done. In addition, based on a fluctuation | variation category etc., you may select the 1st 1st pending | holding display mode determination table to use from several 1st pending | holding display mode determination tables. Instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to any one of a plurality of types. It may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 may store various tables for executing the hold change effect. For example, in the ROM 121, the first hold change that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to another display mode. A presence determination table, a first pending change mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine which display mode to change to another display mode when it is determined to change to another display mode, A first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the hold display (timing such as the number of changes to be executed) may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios that change to another display mode and no change to another display mode, and the first hold change mode determination. The types of display modes that can be determined in the table, the respective determination ratios, etc., of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, the types of execution timings that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table, and the respective A plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables having different determination ratios may be stored. Each first pending change presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining whether there is a change or not. In each of the first hold change mode determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change is displayed for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. In each first hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. May be.

  Instead of a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables, one large first hold change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first hold change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, one large first hold change mode determination table including information of all the first hold change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. Also good. The ROM 121 stores information including information on two or more tables among the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. May be.

  Similarly, the ROM 121 is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to another display mode. A change presence / absence determination table, a second hold change mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine which display mode to change to another display mode when it is determined to change to another display mode, A second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the 2 hold display (timing such as the number of changes to be executed) may be stored.

  In addition, the ROM 121 may store various tables for executing the holding action effect. For example, in the ROM 121, any one of a plurality of effect modes when it is determined that the action effect execution determination table to be referred to determine whether or not to execute the hold action effect, or to execute the hold action effect. A holding action effect effect mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether the effect mode is to be used may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables with execution rates different from each other, and types of effect modes of hold action effects that can be determined in the hold action effect effect mode determination table. A plurality of holding effect production effect mode determination tables having different determination ratios or the like may be stored. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. In each hold action effect effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold effect effect may be assigned to each effect mode.

  In addition, the ROM 121 may store various tables for executing the holding action gaze effect.

  The ROM 121 may store various tables for executing the active display effect. For example, the ROM 121 may store an active display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the special image displayed in the active display area AHA as one of a plurality of types. Further, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing an active display effect, various tables for executing an active display change effect, various tables for executing an active display effect, and an active display effect. Various tables for executing the gaze effect may be stored.

  Further, the ROM 121 may store a non-reach combination determination table that is referred to in order to determine a non-reach combination when the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the non-reach state. In addition, the ROM 121 may store a reach combination determination table that is referred to in order to determine a reach combination when the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state.

  In addition, the ROM 121 may store a special symbol presence / absence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed (whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed). Special symbols include a pseudo-chance chance symbol, an odd chance symbol, a pending change symbol, an active display change symbol, and the like.

  The pseudo-chance chance symbol is a symbol that suggests that re-variable display is performed (pseudo-continuous effect is executed), and is, for example, a symbol on which the character “re” is displayed. When the pseudo continuous chance symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at a position on the effective line, re-variable display is performed. The accuracy chance symbol is a symbol that suggests that the accuracy (2R probability variation big hit) is assumed, for example, the symbol “accuracy” is displayed.The accuracy chance symbol is stopped and displayed at a position on the active line. The reserved change symbol is a symbol that suggests that the reserved change effect is performed, for example, a symbol on which the character “change” is displayed. When the stop display is performed at the position, the hold change effect is executed.The active display change symbol is a symbol that suggests that the active display change effect is performed.The active display change symbol is stopped at the position on the active line. In such a case, an active display change effect is executed.

  The ROM 121 is also referred to in order to determine between which two decorative symbols the special symbol is inserted when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed (when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed). A special symbol insertion position determination table may be stored. The ROM 121 also stores a special symbol replacement position determination table that is referred to in order to determine which decorative symbol is replaced and displayed when the special symbol is determined to have variable display. May be.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Design operations such as variable display operation, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold for the display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL) Such as effects, hold effects for the display mode of the hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, etc.).

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

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol or special symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like that is interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

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

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

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

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

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

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

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters. The effect control counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value, which is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes.

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. . When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting slot winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start prize from the head in the empty area of the first start prize reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command. Accordingly, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data configuring the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a start opening winning specifying command (second starting opening winning specifying command), a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notifying command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage count notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the second start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. At the time of the second start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the second start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second start opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The variable category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the contents of the determination concerning the prefetching notice effects related to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first prefetch preview buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents of the prefetch notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating game random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5) is executed (step S14). The numerical data indicating the random number value of the game random number may be updated using the random number circuit 104, or the numerical data indicating the random value of the game random number is updated using the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. May be. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

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

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG. FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process executed in steps S208 and S211 of the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first uses a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; YES), After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203; YES), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14A) is executed (step S208), and the stored value of the start port buffer is set to “0 (initialize)” (step S209). The process proceeds to S203. After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14A) is executed (step S211), and the stored value in the start port buffer is set to “0 (initialize)” (step S212). The winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  The CPU 103 is updated so as to add 1 to the special figure pending storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer as the start winning time process (steps S208 and S211) shown in FIG. (Step S215). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is executed by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). In the winning random number determination process in step S220, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random value MR1 extracted in step S217 is within the jackpot determination range. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the current gaming state from the table data constituting the display result determination table 130A, and is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the set table data. In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparing each determined value and the random value MR1 one by one. By comparing the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) with the random value MR1, it may be determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range.

  Note that the CPU 103 identifies the current gaming state by confirming the state of the probability change flag and the time reduction flag provided in the gaming control flag setting unit 152. For example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is on, the CPU 103 specifies that the gaming state is a high-accuracy base state, and the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off. The game state is identified as the high probability low base state, and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, it is identified as the low probability high base state, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag When both are in the off state, the low probability base state (normal state) is specified. In addition, when using different display result determination tables (display result determination table for the first special figure, display result determination table for the second special figure) for the first special figure and the second special figure, the start port buffer value is When “1”, the display result determination table for the first special figure is used, and when the start port buffer value is “2”, the display result determination table for the second special figure is used. That's fine.

  In the winning random number determination process in step S220, if the CPU 103 determines that it is within the jackpot determination range, it determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type. At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The table data corresponding to the fluctuation special figure is set from the table data constituting the jackpot type determination table 131, and the jackpot type is determined by referring to the set table data. Further, as described above, when determining the jackpot type as described above, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type to the effect control board 12.

  In the winning random number determination process in step S220, the CPU 103 determines the variation category. That is, the variation category is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. Specifically, the CPU 103 is provided in a special figure display result (such as a determination result as to whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range), or a reserved storage number (for example, the game control counter setting unit 154). Any one of the variation category determination tables to be set as a use table is selected based on the first reserved memory count value stored in the first reserved memory count counter. Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the variable category determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variable category extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on the plurality of types of variation categories, one of the variation categories is determined.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 15 shows a selection example in which one of the four types of variation category determination tables (“C-TBL1” to “C-TBL4”) in FIGS. 16A to 16D is selected.

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 16A (the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 16B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 16C), FIG. In the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D), numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 16A, 0 out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3 is the variation category. 70 (values in the range from “0” to “69”) are assigned to the variable category “PA2” and 27 (values in the range from “70” to “96”) are assigned to the “PA1”. Assigned to “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. Yes. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 16A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 16B, four (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 3 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 85 (values in the range of“ 4 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the variable category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 16B, the variation category “PA1” is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 85% (85 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 16C, 64 (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 63 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 25 (values in the range of“ 64 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the variable category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 16C, the variation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 16D, 20 (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 19 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB3 ”, and 40 (values in the range of“ 20 ”to“ 59 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB4 ”and 40 (“ 60 ” ”To“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 16D, the variation category “PB3” is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the variation category “PB4” is 40% (40 ÷ 100), The variation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 16A to 16C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved memories is large, the shortened / non-reach ( Loss) The determination rate of the variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination rate “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “4”. > Determination ratio “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved storage number is “3” or “2” > The determination ratio “0%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “1”.

  Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 16A to 16C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the super-reach (losing) fluctuation category ( The determination ratio of the variation category “PA4” or the variation category “PA5”) is made constant. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio “ 1% ”, and the decision rate“ 2% ”for the variable category“ PA4 ”.

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 16A to 16C, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is used. Even so, there is a determined value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random value MR3 is a certain value, it is any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is “99”, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables.

  Further, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. As a result, if the determined value of the random number MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above-described ranges), the reach, the super reach, the super reach α, and the super reach β are determined in advance. It can be easily determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In the setting examples of FIGS. 16A to 16C, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In either the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. Thereby, it can be easily determined in advance whether at least the reach is not achieved.

  When the CPU 103 determines the variation category as described above, the CPU 103 sends one of the variation category commands shown in FIG. Set up for sending.

  Subsequent to the winning random number determination process in step S220, the CPU 103 stores the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, for example. Settings are made to transmit a pending storage count notification command to the control board 12 (step S221). The reserved memory number notifying command set in this way is executed when, for example, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern may be determined as follows. That is, the variation category is determined using the variation category determination random value MR3 stored in step S218 of the start winning process as in the winning random number determination process. Subsequently, based on the variation category as the determination result, one of the variation pattern determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random number MR5 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern may be determined. In the start winning process, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted and stored in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, and stored in the variation pattern setting process in step S111. The variation pattern may be determined using the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the time process.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Also, in the special symbol stop process, when the gaming state is other than the low probability low base state (normal mode), that is, one or both of the probability variation state (high accuracy state) and the short time state (high base state) In addition, processing for adding the counter value of the variation counter by the game control counter setting unit 154, processing for resetting, the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability variation state (high accuracy state), and the special processing in the short time state (high base state). Processing for determining whether or not the number of times of execution of the figure game has reached a predetermined number (for example, 70 times), in order to end the probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the number of times of execution of the special figure game having reached the predetermined number of times It also includes processing to set up.

  In the special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is in an on state. If the big hit flag is in an on state, the special figure process flag is set. Is updated to “4”. When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “16R probability change big hit” or “8R probability change big hit”. As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type “16R probability variation jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the winning prize opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening of the winning prize opening which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting the number of times to “16 times”, the normal open big hit state may be set. On the other hand, corresponding to the jackpot type “8R probability variation jackpot”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “8 times” so that the normal open big hit state may be set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. And a process for performing settings for starting the probability variation control and the time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the game is put on hold, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

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

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. Similarly to the winning random number determination process (Step S220) shown in FIG. 14A, the data of the display result determination table is set (Step S239). When using different display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure (display result determination table for the first special figure, display result determination table for the second special figure), the random number value determination upon winning In the process (step S220), the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is referred to. However, in the process of step S239, the variable special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) is referred to. Good.

  Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). And when it determines with it being a "hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting part 152 is set to an ON state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “16R probability variable jackpot” and “8R probability variable jackpot”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be made (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “16R probability variation big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be “1”, and if “8R certain variation big hit”, it may be “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a “hit” (step S241; NO) or after performing any of the processes in step S245, the result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set (step S248).

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, if the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 following the special symbol normal process of step S110, the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), the variation category is determined in the same manner as the winning random number determination process (step S220). However, when the winning random number determination process (step S220) is executed and the variation pattern setting is performed. In the specific examples of the variation category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. If the random number MR3 is “99”, for example, the variation category “PA5” is determined in both the winning random number determination process and the variation pattern setting process, regardless of the number of reserved memories. Also, if the random number MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of “97” to “98”, for example, the variation category “PA4” regardless of the number of reserved memories, in the winning random number determination processing or the variation pattern setting processing. Is determined.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 18A shows an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 18B is a setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above-described eight types. FIG. 18C is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above-described eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 18D to 18H.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), a transmission setting for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the special symbol display result and a transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command according to the variation category (step S220) are performed, and the number of reserved memories is notified. Transmission setting for transmitting a command is performed (step S221). After these processes are executed, a command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening) When the game ball passes (enters) and the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, Four commands, ie, a variable category command and a pending storage count notification command (a first pending storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted as one set within one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

  Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When these processes are executed, the variable control result notification command or the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A variation pattern designation command or the like is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  That is, at the timing when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S110) is performed, and the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” to control the big hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols is determined, and the contents determined by each effect control command are determined. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) determines “big hit”. Determination of whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, determination of a general variable display mode (fluctuation category) of the decorative design, etc. are performed, and the contents determined by each presentation control command are transmitted to the presentation control board 12 Is done.

  Further, when the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit) is made, in the big hit end processing in step S117, a predetermined ST number (for example, 70 times) and a predetermined short time number (for example, 70 times) are high. Set to the accurate base state. In addition, when the gaming state is the high probability high base state, the variation number counter is counted up in the special symbol stop process in step S113, and when the variation number counter exceeds the ST number, the gaming state becomes the low probability state. The gaming state is set to a low base when the variation counter exceeds the number of time reductions.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is in the off state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waited.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command and the like from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Subsequent to the effect control process in step S75, effect random numbers (for example, a random number MR6 for determining decorative symbols, a random value MR7 for determining decorative symbols, a random value MR8 for determining decorative symbols, and the presence / absence of special symbols) The effect random number update process for updating the random number value MR9 and the random number value MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is executed (step S76). The numerical data indicating the random number of the effect random number may be updated using the random number circuit 124, or the numerical data indicating the random value of the effect random number may be updated using the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193. May be. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  If the received command is a symbol designation command in step S506 (step S506; YES), if the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509, S511. After executing any of the above processes, if the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the empty area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of 1 start winning (Step S512), the process returns to Step S501.

  Further, when the received command is a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; YES), when the received command is a variable category command at step S507 (step S507; YES), or steps S503, S505, S509. After executing any one of the processes of S511, if the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the head of the empty area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A.

  Further, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; NO), settings are made according to other received commands (step S513), and the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the gaming state designation command is analyzed to identify the current gaming state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to determine whether the time is short.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a first reserved memory count notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  In addition, when storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a second reserved memory number notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determining process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). As a received command, a process for determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command has been received, a process for determining a display mode of a hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the like are executed.

  After performing the winning effect determination process in step S150, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, one of the following processes in steps S170 to 177 is performed. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5, processing for executing a demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display), and the like. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform the variable display and other various production operations, the process of determining the fixed decorative design according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of the display result, or the first hold display or the second hold display is shifted and activated. Including a process for displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, a process for determining various effects (for example, main notice effect), and the like. Yes. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the read control data (process data) and outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 and displays it on the screen. Various effect controls are executed, such as a control for outputting a production sound from the speaker 8 by outputting to the board 13 and a control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting an electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed completely stopped. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This waiting process per special figure includes a process of counting the number of STs (the number of times of probability change) and the number of time reductions, a process of updating the value of the production number counter, and a process of changing the gaming state according to the value of the production number counter. Can include. In this special symbol waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 sets the fanfare effect and updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” when the stop symbol is a big hit symbol, and the stop symbol is not a big hit symbol. In this case, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot start process is executed before the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, and a fanfare effect is performed, or an effect (for example, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened) (for example, This includes processing for setting an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. This in-round processing is executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state, and an effect when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) For example, an effect corresponding to a normal song, an effect corresponding to a special song, or the like) is set. It includes processing to do. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. This round post-processing is executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state. When a special winning opening releasing notification command is received from the main board 11, an effect to be executed when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an open state (for example, an effect corresponding to a normal song or a special song) The effect process flag value is updated to “5”. When a hit end designation command is received from the main board 11, the ending effect is set and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. This post-hit processing is executed before the special variable winning ball device 7 is closed, and the processing for executing the ending effect, the processing for setting the gaming state, the ST number (the number of times of probability change), and the number of time reductions are set. Processing to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of the effect control process (step S75) shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. , The non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the designated variation pattern sets the decorative display variable display mode to “non-reach (loss)” (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-” in FIG. 5). 2 "" PA2-3 "" PA2-4 ") or not (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines a final stop symbol (the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach (losing)) of the non-reach combination. (Step S524). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the non-reach combination determination table stored in the ROM 121 and random numbers MR6 and MR7 for determining decorative symbols extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. And the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach (losing) to be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined based on MR8.

(Determining the final stop symbol that constitutes non-reach)
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the non-reach combination based on the non-reach combination determination table. FIG. 23A is a diagram illustrating the left symbol determination ratio. In the non-reach combination determination table, as reference data for determining the left symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR6 for determining the decorative symbol is shown in FIG. As shown, left symbol “1”: 13 (%), left symbol “2”: 13 (%), left symbol “3”: 8 (%), left symbol “4”: 13 (%), left symbol “5”: 8 (%), left symbol “6”: 13 (%), left symbol “7”: 6 (%), left symbol “8”: 13 (%), left symbol “9”: 13 ( %). According to FIG. 23A, when it is non-reach (losing), the left symbol determination ratio is “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “ 3 ”,“ 5 ”>“ 7 ”.

  FIG. 23 (B) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the right symbol when the left symbol is “1”. In the non-reach combination determination table, when the left symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is “1”, the decorative symbol determination is performed as data referred to for determining the right symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. As shown in FIG. 23 (B), the numerical values to be compared with the random number MR7 for the right are “1”: 0 (%), “2”: 13 (%), and “3” on the right: 12 (%), right design “4”: 13 (%), right design “5”: 12 (%), right design “6”: 13 (%), right design “7”: 11 (%), right Symbol “8”: 13 (%) and right symbol “9”: 13 (%) are allocated. According to FIG. 23 (B), when it is non-reach (losing) and the left symbol is “1”, other than “1” is assigned to the right symbol. Further, the right symbol determination ratios are “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “3”, “5”> “7”.

  FIG. 23 (C) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the right symbol when the left symbol is “3”. In the non-reach combination determination table, when the left symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is “3”, the decorative symbol determination is performed as data referred to for determining the right symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. As shown in FIG. 23 (C), the numerical values to be compared with the random number MR7 for the right are “1”: 13 (%), “2”: 13 (%), and “3” on the right: 0 (%), right design “4”: 13 (%), right design “5”: 12 (%), right design “6”: 13 (%), right design “7”: 10 (%), right Symbol “8”: 13 (%) and right symbol “9”: 13 (%) are allocated. According to FIG. 23 (C), when it is non-reach (losing) and the left symbol is “3”, other than “3” is assigned to the right symbol. Also, the right symbol determination ratio is “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “5”> “7”.

  FIG. 23 (D) is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the right symbol when the left symbol is “7”. In the non-reach combination determination table, when the left symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is “7”, the decorative symbol determination is performed as data referred to for determining the right symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R. As shown in FIG. 23D, the numerical values to be compared with the random number MR7 for the right are “1”: 13 (%), “2”: 13 (%), and “3” on the right: 11 (%), right symbol “4”: 13 (%), right symbol “5”: 11 (%), right symbol “6”: 13 (%), right symbol “7”: 0 (%), right Symbol “8”: 13 (%) and right symbol “9”: 13 (%) are allocated. According to FIG. 23D, when the left symbol is “7” in the case of non-reach (losing), other than “7” is assigned to the right symbol. Also, the right symbol determination ratio is “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “3” “5”.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the non-reach combination determination table, the left symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L are “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, and “9”, respectively. As the data referred to for determining the right symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R, numerical values to be compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol are the right symbol “1” to the right symbol “9”, respectively. Assigned to each.

  For example, when the left symbol is “2”, as the reference data for determining the right symbol, the numerical value compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is the right symbol “1”: 13 (%). , Right symbol “2”: 0 (%), right symbol “3”: 12 (%), right symbol “4”: 13 (%), right symbol “5”: 12 (%), right symbol “6” : 13 (%), right symbol “7”: 11 (%), right symbol “8”: 13 (%), right symbol “9”: 13 (%). That is, if the left symbol is set to “2” for non-reach (losing), a value other than “2” is assigned to the right symbol. Further, the right symbol determination ratios are “1”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “3”, “5”> “7”.

  In addition, when the left symbol is “4”, as the reference data for determining the right symbol, the numerical value to be compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is the right symbol “1”: 13 (%). , Right symbol “2”: 13 (%), right symbol “3”: 12 (%), right symbol “4”: 0 (%), right symbol “5”: 12 (%), right symbol “6” : 13 (%), right symbol “7”: 11 (%), right symbol “8”: 13 (%), right symbol “9”: 13 (%). In other words, if the left symbol is “4” for non-reach (losing), other than “4” is assigned to the right symbol. Further, the determination ratio of the right symbol is “1”, “2”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “3”, “5”> “7”.

  In addition, when the left symbol is “5”, as the reference data for determining the right symbol, the numerical value to be compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is the right symbol “1”: 13 (%). , Right symbol “2”: 13 (%), right symbol “3”: 12 (%), right symbol “4”: 13 (%), right symbol “5”: 0 (%), right symbol “6” : 13 (%), right symbol “7”: 10 (%), right symbol “8”: 13 (%), right symbol “9”: 13 (%). In other words, if the left symbol is “5” for non-reach (losing), other than “5” is assigned to the right symbol. Also, the right symbol determination ratio is “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”> “3”> “7”.

  For example, when the left symbol is “6”, as the reference data for determining the right symbol, the numerical value to be compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is the right symbol “1”: 13 (%). , Right symbol “2”: 13 (%), right symbol “3”: 12 (%), right symbol “4”: 13 (%), right symbol “5”: 12 (%), right symbol “6” : 0 (%), right symbol “7”: 11 (%), right symbol “8”: 13 (%), right symbol “9”: 13 (%). That is, if the left symbol is “6” for non-reach (losing), other than “6” is assigned to the right symbol. Further, the right symbol determination ratios are “1”, “2”, “4”, “8”, “9”> “3”, “5”> “7”.

  For example, when the left symbol is “8”, as data referred to determine the right symbol, the numerical value compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is the right symbol “1”: 13 (%). , Right symbol “2”: 13 (%), right symbol “3”: 12 (%), right symbol “4”: 13 (%), right symbol “5”: 12 (%), right symbol “6” : 13 (%), right symbol “7”: 11 (%), right symbol “8”: 0 (%), right symbol “9”: 13 (%). In other words, if the left symbol is “8” for non-reach (losing), a value other than “8” is assigned to the right symbol. Further, the right symbol determination ratios are “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “9”> “3”, “5”> “7”.

  For example, when the left symbol is “9”, as data referred to determine the right symbol, the numerical value compared with the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is the right symbol “1”: 13 (%). , Right symbol “2”: 13 (%), right symbol “3”: 12 (%), right symbol “4”: 13 (%), right symbol “5”: 12 (%), right symbol “6” : 13 (%), right symbol “7”: 11 (%), right symbol “8”: 13 (%), right symbol “9”: 0 (%). In other words, if the left symbol is “9” for non-reach (losing), other than “9” is assigned to the right symbol. Further, the right symbol determination ratios are “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”> “3”, “5”> “7”.

  Although not shown in the figure, in the non-reach combination determination table, the decorative symbol determination disorder is used as data referred to for determining the middle symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C when the non-reach combination is selected. Numerical values to be compared with the numerical value MR8 are assigned to the right symbol “1” to the right symbol “9” in proportion. For example, as reference data for determining the middle symbol, numerical values to be compared with the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbol are the middle symbol “1”: 13 (%) and the middle symbol “2”: 13 (%). ), Middle symbol “3”: 8 (%), middle symbol “4”: 13 (%), middle symbol “5”: 8 (%), middle symbol “6”: 13 (%), middle symbol “7” ": 6 (%), medium symbol" 8 ": 13 (%), medium symbol" 9 ": 13 (%).

  That is, in the process of step S524 shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the left symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L. In this embodiment, the reach-specific reliability when reaching the reach state is: reach state of “7”> reach state of “3”, reach state of “5”> reach state of “1”, “2” ”Reach state,“ 4 ”reach state,“ 6 ”reach state,“ 8 ”reach state, and“ 9 ”reach state (see FIG. 24A). That is, the reliability of the symbol “7”> the reliability of the symbol “3”, the reliability of the symbol “5”> the reliability of the symbol “1”, the reliability of the symbol “2”, the reliability of the symbol “4”, and the symbol “6”. ”,“ 8 ”, and symbol“ 9 ”. In this embodiment, when non-reach is reached, it is difficult to determine a symbol with high reliability, and it is easy to determine a symbol with low reliability. That is, the CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR6 for determining the decorative symbol, and refers to the data for determining the left symbol in the non-reach combination determining table as shown in FIG. The left symbol is determined at a certain rate. According to FIG. 23A, among symbols “1” to “9”, the symbol with the highest reliability (symbol “7”) is the least determined and the symbol with the lowest reliability (symbol “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”) are most easily determined.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the right symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R according to the determined left symbol. Specifically, a symbol different from the left symbol is determined as the right symbol. In addition, among a plurality of types of symbols different from the left symbol, it is difficult to determine a symbol with high reliability, and it is easy to determine a symbol with low reliability. For example, when the left symbol is determined to be “1”, numerical data indicating the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is extracted, and the right symbol corresponding to the left symbol “1” in the non-reach combination determination table is determined. By referring to the data (data referred to determine the right symbol in the non-reach combination determination table when the left symbol is “1”), the right symbol is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. According to FIG. 23 (B), among the 8 types of symbols (symbols “2” to “9”) different from the left symbol “1”, the symbol with the highest reliability (symbol “7”) is most determined. It is difficult and the symbols with the lowest reliability (designs “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”) are most easily determined. When the left symbol is determined to be “3”, numerical data indicating the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is extracted, and the right symbol corresponding to the left symbol “3” in the non-reach combination determination table is determined. By referring to the data (data referred to determine the right symbol in the non-reach combination determination table when the left symbol is “3”), the right symbol is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. According to FIG. 23C, among the eight types of symbols (symbols “1”, “2”, “4” to “9”) different from the left symbol “3”, the symbol (symbol with the highest reliability) “7”) is the least likely to be determined, and the symbols with the lowest reliability (symbols “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”) are most easily determined. . When the left symbol is determined to be “7”, numerical data indicating the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is extracted, and the right symbol corresponding to the left symbol “7” in the non-reach combination determining table is determined. By referring to the data (data referred to determine the right symbol in the non-reach combination determination table when the left symbol is “7”), the right symbol is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. According to FIG. 23D, among the eight types of symbols (symbols “1” to “6”, “8”, “9”) different from the left symbol “7”, the symbol (design “ 3 ”and“ 5 ”) are hard to be determined, and symbols with low reliability (symbols“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”) are easily determined. Even if the left symbol is determined as “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8” or “9”, the left symbol is “1”, “3” or “7”. As in the case of the determination, the numerical data indicating the random number MR7 for determining the decorative symbol is extracted, and the right symbol is determined by referring to the right symbol determining data corresponding to each left symbol of the non-reach combination determination table. decide.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines a middle symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbols, and is used to determine the middle symbols (middle symbols for determining the middle symbols) in the non-reach combination determination table. The middle symbol is determined by referring to the data.

  When it is determined in step S523 shown in FIG. 22 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the reach combination (the final stop symbol constituting the reach (losing)). Is determined (step S525). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control includes a reach combination determination table stored in the ROM 121, random numbers MR6 and MR8 for determining decorative symbols extracted from, for example, a random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the like. The final stop symbols constituting the reach (losing) to be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are determined based on the above.

(Determination of the final stop symbols that make up reach)
FIG. 24A is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the reach combination determination ratio based on the reach combination determination table. In FIG. 24A, each numerical value in the “Lose” column indicates an example of setting a determination ratio of a symbol (reach symbol for reach) when the special figure display result is “lost”. Each numerical value in the “Big jackpot” column represents a setting example of a determination ratio of a symbol that reaches a reach state (reach (big jackpot) reach symbol) when the special figure display result is “big hit”. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24A, the reach by reach pattern when reaching the reach state is “7” reach state> “3” reach state, “5” reach state. > The reach state is “1”, the reach state is “2”, the reach state is “4”, the reach state is “6”, the reach state is “8”, and the reach state is “9”.

  In the reach combination determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR6 for decorative symbol determination as data referred to for determining the symbol to be in the reach state when the special symbol display result is “losing”, As shown in the “lost” column of FIG. 24A, the reach state of “1”: 15 (%), the reach state of “2”: 15 (%), the reach state of “3”: 4 (% ), “4” reach state: 15 (%), “5” reach state: 4 (%), “6” reach state: 15 (%), “7” reach state: 2 (%), The reach state of “8”: 15 (%) and the reach state of “9”: 15 (%) are allotted. The reach state of “1” is a reach state in which the left symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is “1” and the right symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R is “1”. The reach state of “2” is a reach state in which the left symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is “2” and the right symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R is “2”. The same applies to the reach state of “3” to the reach state of “9”. According to FIG. 24A, when reaching (losing), the determination ratio of the symbols that reach the reach state is “1” reach state, “2” reach state, “4” reach state, “6”. "Reach state", "8" reach state, "9" reach state> "3" reach state, "5" reach state> "7" reach state.

  Although not shown in the figure, in the reach combination determination table, as a reference data for determining a middle symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C when reaching reach (losing), randomness for determining decorative symbols is used. Numerical values to be compared with the numerical value MR8 are assigned to the right symbol “1” to the right symbol “9” in proportion.

  For example, as the data referred to when determining the middle symbol in the reach state of “1”, the numerical value compared with the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbol is the middle symbol “1”: 0 (%) , Middle symbol “2”: 30 (%), middle symbol “3”: 10 (%), middle symbol “4”: 5 (%), middle symbol “5”: 5 (%), middle symbol “6” : 5 (%), middle symbol “7”: 5 (%), middle symbol “8”: 20 (%), middle symbol “9”: 20 (%). That is, when the reach (loss) is “1”, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbol is assigned to a symbol other than the middle symbol “1”. In addition, compared to the design that is away from “1” that is the reach design (“4”, “5”, “6”, and “7”), the design that is not separated from “1” that is the reach design (“8”). And “9”, “2”, and “3”) are easier to determine.

  Further, as data referred to in determining the middle symbol in the “2” reach state, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbol is the middle symbol “1”: 20 (%). , Middle symbol “2”: 0 (%), middle symbol “3”: 30 (%), middle symbol “4”: 10 (%), middle symbol “5”: 5 (%), middle symbol “6” : 5 (%), middle symbol “7”: 5 (%), middle symbol “8”: 5 (%), middle symbol “9”: 20 (%). That is, in the case of reaching (losing) “2”, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbol is assigned to a symbol other than the middle symbol “2”. In addition, compared to the design that is away from the reach symbol “2” (“5”, “6”, “7”, and “8”), the symbol that is not separated from the reach symbol “2” (“9”). And “1”, “3”, and “4”) are easier to determine.

  The same applies to the data referred to for determining the medium symbol when the reach state is “3” to reach state “9”. That is, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR8 for determining the decorative symbol is assigned to a symbol other than the reach symbol. In addition, a symbol that is not separated from the reach symbol is more easily determined than a symbol that is separated from the reach symbol.

  In addition, the determination ratio of the medium symbol may be different depending on the reach symbol. For example, in the case of “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9” reach symbols, there is a symbol that is not separated from the reach symbol. On the other hand, if the reach symbol is “3”, “5”, or “7”, the symbol that is separated from the reach symbol is not determined as the middle symbol, but is separated from the reach symbol. A symbol that is not present may be determined as a middle symbol.

  Further, the determination ratio of the medium symbols may be different depending on the type of reach (losing). For example, in the case of normal reach (losing), the symbol that is separated from the reach symbol and the symbol that is not separated from the reach symbol are determined as medium symbols, while in the case of super reach (losing) The symbol that is not separated from the reach symbol may be determined as the middle symbol without being determined as the middle symbol.

  Moreover, you may make it always determine the symbol which is not separated from the reach symbol. For example, the symbols before and after the reach symbol may be middle symbols (for example, when “7” is a reach symbol, symbol “6” and symbol “8” may be middle symbols). As an example, the symbol after the reach symbol may not be easily determined as the middle symbol, and the symbol before the reach symbol may be easily determined as the middle symbol.

  In addition, although the above is an example in which the determination ratio of the middle symbol differs depending on the reach symbol, the determination ratio of the middle symbol may be common regardless of the reach symbol. When the determination ratio of the middle symbol is made common regardless of the reach symbol, the middle symbol may be the same as the reach symbol depending on the numerical data indicating the random number MR8 for determining the ornament symbol, but the middle symbol is the reach symbol. May be shifted forward or backward by an arbitrary number (for example, “1” or “2”) (an arbitrary number of symbol numbers may be added or subtracted). It should be noted that the arbitrary number when the middle symbols are not moved back and forth may be different depending on the reach symbols, or may be different depending on the type of reach (losing).

  That is, in the process of step S525 shown in FIG. 22, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines reach symbols to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L and the decorative symbol display area 5R. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number MR6 for determining the decorative symbol, and determines the reach symbol determining data corresponding to the “lost” in the reach combination determining table (special symbol display result). By referring to the data that is referred to in order to determine the symbol that reaches the reach state when the “Lose” is “Lose”, the reach symbol is determined at the determination rate as shown in the “Lose” column in FIG. decide.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines a middle symbol to be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5C according to the determined reach symbol. Specifically, the production control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number MR8 for determining the decorative design, and the data for determining the middle symbol of the reach combination determination table (data referred to determine the middle symbol). ) To determine the middle symbol.

  When it is determined in step S522 shown in FIG. 22 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S522; NO), that is, the special figure display result is “big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit)”. The effect control CPU 120 determines the final stop symbol of the big hit combination (the final stop symbol constituting the reach (big hit)) (step S528). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the reach combination determination table stored in the ROM 121 and a random value MR6 for decorative design determination extracted from, for example, a random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193. The final stop symbols constituting the reach (big hit) displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are determined.

(Determining the final stop symbols that make up the reach)
In the reach combination determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR6 for decorative symbol determination as data referred to for determining the symbol to be in the reach state when the special symbol display result is “big hit”, As shown in the “big hit” column of FIG. 24A, the reach state of “1”: 7 (%), the reach state of “2”: 7 (%), the reach state of “3”: 14 (% ), “4” reach state: 7 (%), “5” reach state: 14 (%), “6” reach state: 7 (%), “7” reach state: 30 (%), “8” reach state: 7 (%), “9” reach state: 7 (%). According to FIG. 24 (A), when reaching the reach (big hit), the determination ratio of the symbols to be in the reach state is “7” reach state> “3” reach state, “5” reach state> “1” ”Reach state,“ 2 ”reach state,“ 4 ”reach state,“ 6 ”reach state,“ 8 ”reach state, and“ 9 ”reach state.

  In addition, although illustration was abbreviate | omitted, when it is a reach (big hit), the symbol same as a reach symbol is determined as a middle symbol. That is, when the reach symbol “1” (the reach state “1”) is determined, “1” is determined as the middle symbol, and when the reach symbol “2” (the reach state “2”) is determined, the middle symbol “ 2 ”is determined. The same applies to the reach state of “3” to the reach state of “9”.

  That is, in the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number MR6 for decoration design determination, and determines the reach design corresponding to “big hit” in the reach combination determination table. By referring to the data for use (data that is referred to in order to determine the symbol that will be in the reach state when the special figure display result is “big hit”), it is shown in the “big hit” column of FIG. The reach design is determined at such a determination ratio.

  When determining the reach symbol in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the reach symbol depending on which of the big hit types (16R probability variable big hit, 8R probability variable big hit). For example, the reach symbol “7” is more easily determined when the 16R probability variation big hit than when the 8R probability variation big hit, and the reach symbol “3” “5” when compared with the 16R probability variation big hit when the 8R probability variation big hit. Reach symbols other than “7” (reach symbols “1” “2” “4” “6” “8” “9”) may be easily determined.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is provided and the special figure display result is “big hit (2R probability variation big hit (accuracy variation)”, the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 may determine the final stop symbol corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability).

  After performing any one of the processing in step S524, the processing in step S525, and the processing in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display the special symbol variably (whether or not to variably display the special symbol as a middle symbol). And the insertion position of the special symbol when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed (when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed as the middle symbol) (step S529). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 uses a special symbol presence / absence determination table stored in the ROM 121 and a random number MR9 for determining the presence / absence of a special symbol extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Based on the above, the presence / absence of variable display of special symbols is determined. Further, when it is determined that the special symbol variable display is present (when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed as the middle symbol), the effect control CPU 120 stores the special symbol insertion position determination table stored in the ROM 121. Then, the insertion position of the special symbol is determined based on the random number MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. In addition, regarding the reach variation pattern, the left symbol and the right symbol at the time of execution of the special symbol turning effect in the non-reach state are determined.

(Determining the presence or absence of variable display of special symbols)
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a setting example of the determination ratio of whether or not to display variable special symbols by the special symbol presence / absence determination table. In FIG. 25, “no quasi-continuous fluctuation” indicates a fluctuation pattern without quasi-continuous fluctuation (variation patterns “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA3-1”, “PA4-1”). ”,“ PA5-1 ”,“ PB3-1 ”,“ PB4-1 ”,“ PB5-1 ”), and“ no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gusset) ”indicates the quasi-gase variation pattern (Variation patterns “PA2-3”, “PA4-2”, “PA5-2”, “PB4-2”, “PB5-2”)), and “pseudo continuous variation present” With a variation pattern (variation patterns “PA2-4”, “PA3-2”, “PA4-3”, “PA5-3”, “PB3-2”, “PB4-3”, “PB5-3”) It represents a case.

  In the special symbol presence / absence determination table, it is compared with the random number MR9 for determining the presence / absence of a special symbol as data to be referred to in order to determine the presence / absence of variable display of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation”. As shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation” in FIG. 25, the numerical values are assigned at a ratio of special symbol absent: 100 (%) and special symbol present: 0 (%).

  In addition, in the special symbol presence / absence determination table, data for determining the presence / absence of a special symbol is used as data that is referred to in order to determine the presence / absence of variable display of a special symbol when “pseudo continuous fluctuation is absent (with pseudo gasses)”. As shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. 25, the numerical value to be compared with the random value MR9 is assigned at a ratio of special symbol absent: 0 (%), special symbol present: 100 (%). It has been.

  In addition, in the special symbol presence / absence determination table, when “pseudo continuous variation exists” is compared with the random number MR9 for determining the presence / absence of a special symbol as data referred to for determining the presence / absence of variable symbol special display. As shown in the “Pseudo-variable presence” column of FIG. 25, the numerical values to be assigned are assigned at a ratio of special symbol absent: 0 (%) and special symbol present: 100 (%).

  According to FIG. 25, when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation”, it is determined that the special symbol variable display is “no” (determined that the special symbol is not variably displayed). When “pseudo continuous variation is present”, the variable display of the special symbol is determined to be present (the special symbol is determined to be inserted as a middle symbol and variably displayed).

(Determining the insertion position of special symbols in the non-reach state)
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a setting example (setting example in a non-reach state) of the determination ratio of the special symbol insertion position by the special symbol insertion position determination table. In FIG. 26, “pseudo continuous fluctuation-free (with pseudo-gase)” is a pseudo-gase fluctuation pattern (fluctuation patterns “PA2-3”, “PA4-2”, “PA5-2”, “PB4-2”, “ PB5-2 ”), and“ Pseudo continuous variation present ”indicates a variation pattern with pseudo continuous variation (variation patterns“ PA2-4 ”,“ PA3-2 ”,“ PA4-3 ”,“ PA5- 3 ”,“ PB3-2 ”,“ PB4-3 ”,“ PB5-3 ”). The same applies to FIGS. 27, 29, and 30.

  In the special symbol insertion position determination table, for determining the position of a special symbol as data to be referred to in determining the insertion position of a special symbol when “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” occurs in the non-reach state. As shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. 26, the numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 is between “9” and “1”: 24 (%), “1”. Between “2”: 24 (%), “2” and “3”: 8 (%), “3” and “4”: 4 (%), “4” and “5” : 8 (%), Between “5” and “6”: 4 (%), Between “6” and “7”: 2 (%), Between “7” and “8”: 2 (%) , “8” and “9”: assigned at a ratio of 24 (%).

  Also, in the special symbol insertion position determination table, a random number value for determining the position of a special symbol is used as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of a special symbol when “pseudo continuous variation is present” in the non-reach state. As shown in the “pseudo-variable presence” column of FIG. 26, the numerical value compared with MR10 is between “9” and “1”: 3 (%), between “1” and “2”: 3 ( %), Between “2” and “3”: 10 (%), between “3” and “4”: 14 (%), between “4” and “5”: 10 (%), “5 ”And“ 6 ”: 12 (%),“ 6 ”and“ 7 ”: 20 (%),“ 7 ”and“ 8 ”: 25 (%),“ 8 ”and“ 9 ” Between: Assigned at a rate of 3 (%).

  According to FIG. 26, in the non-reach state, when the “pseudo continuous fluctuation is not present (with pseudo gusset)”, the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol is between “9” and “1”, “1” and “1”. "2", "8" and "9"> "2" and "3", "4" and "5"> "3" and "4", "5" and " 6 ”> between“ 6 ”and“ 7 ”> between“ 7 ”and“ 8 ”. In addition, when “non-reachable” is present in the non-reach state, the determination ratio of the special symbol insertion position is between “7” and “8”> between “6” and “7”> “3”. Between “4”> “5” and “6”> “2” and “3”, “4” and “5”> “9” and “1”, “1” Between “2”, it is between “8” and “9”.

  In the non-reach state, when a special symbol is inserted and variably displayed when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)”, the symbols other than the special symbol (symbols “1” to “9”) are effective. Stop at a position on the line. In other words, when a special symbol is inserted and variably displayed in the non-reach state with “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)”, the special symbol is effective without stopping at a position on the effective line. It only has to stop at a position other than the position on the line. In the present embodiment, when a special symbol is inserted and variably displayed in the non-reach state with “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)”, the special symbol is positioned before and after the position on the effective line. To stop.

(Determination of special symbol insertion position in the case of reach)
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a setting example (setting example in the reach state) of the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol by the special symbol insertion position determination table. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing a determination ratio of a special symbol insertion position in the case of a reach state of “1” (reach symbol “1”). FIG. 27B is a diagram showing a determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “2” (reach symbol “2”). FIG. 27C is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “7” (reach symbol “7”). FIG. 27D is a diagram showing the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “8” (reach symbol “8”). FIG. 27E is a diagram showing a determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “9” (reach symbol “9”).

  According to the special symbol insertion position determination table, when the reach state is “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)”, the symbol is one smaller in number than the reach symbol (however, the reach symbol is “1”). In this case, a special symbol is inserted at a decision rate of 60% between “9” (the same applies hereinafter) and the reach symbol, and the reach symbol and the symbol one number larger than the reach symbol (however, reach) When the symbol is “9”, a special symbol is inserted at a determination rate of 40% between “1” and the same hereinafter. Further, according to the special symbol insertion position determination table, when the reach state is “pseudo-variable presence”, the determination ratio of 40% between the symbol one number smaller than the reach symbol and the reach symbol The special symbol is inserted at, and the special symbol is inserted at a decision rate of 60% between the reach symbol and the symbol whose number is one greater than the reach symbol.

  Specifically, for example, in the special symbol insertion position determination table, it is referred to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” in the reach state of “1”. As the data to be obtained, the numerical values to be compared with the random value MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol are “9” and “1” as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. "Between:" and 60 (%), and between "1" and "2": 40 (%). In the special symbol insertion position determination table, the position of the special symbol is used as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when the reach state is “1” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determination is between “9” and “1”: 40 (%), “1”, as shown in the “Pseudo-variable presence” column in FIG. Between “2”: assigned at a rate of 60 (%).

  In addition, in the special symbol insertion position determination table, as the data referred to in determining the insertion position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” in the reach state of “2”, the special symbol insertion position determination table The numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the symbol is between “1” and “2”: 60 as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. (%), Between “2” and “3”: assigned at a ratio of 40 (%). Further, in the special symbol insertion position determination table, the position of the special symbol is used as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when the reach state is “2” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determination is between “1” and “2”: 40 (%) and “2” as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG. Between “3”: assigned at a rate of 60 (%).

  In the special symbol insertion position determination table, special symbol insertion data is determined as data to be referred to when determining the special symbol insertion position when “no quasi-continuous fluctuations (with pseudo gasses)” in the reach state of “7”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the symbol is between “6” and “7”: 60 as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. (%), Between “7” and “8”: assigned at a ratio of 40 (%). In the special symbol insertion position determination table, the position of the special symbol is used as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when the reach state is “7” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determination is between “6” and “7”: 40 (%), “7” as shown in the “Pseudo-variable presence” column in FIG. Between “8”: Assigned at a rate of 60 (%).

  In the special symbol insertion position determination table, the special symbol insertion position is determined as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” in the reach state of “8”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the symbol is between “7” and “8”: 60 as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. (%), Between “8” and “9”: assigned at a ratio of 40 (%). Further, in the special symbol insertion position determination table, the position of the special symbol is used as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when the reach state is “8” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determination is between “7” and “8”: 40 (%) and “8” as shown in the “Pseudo-variable presence” column of FIG. Between “9”: assigned at a rate of 60 (%).

  In the special symbol insertion position determination table, the special symbol insertion position is determined as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when the “9” reach state is “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the symbol is between “8” and “9”: 60 as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. (%), Between “9” and “1”: assigned at a ratio of 40 (%). Further, in the special symbol insertion position determination table, the position of the special symbol is used as data to be referred to in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when the reach state is “9” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determination is between “8” and “9”: 40 (%), “9” as shown in the “Pseudo-variable presence” column in FIG. Between “1”: assigned at a rate of 60 (%).

  Although not shown, the same applies to the insertion position in the reach state (reach symbol “3”) of “3” to reach state (reach symbol “6”) of “6”.

  It should be noted that the reach variation pattern (variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PA5-2”, “PA5-3”, “PB3”) variably displaying the special symbol “re” is displayed. -2 "," PB4-2 "," PB4-3 "," PB5-2 "," PB5-3 ") when performing a stuttering effect in the non-reach state (see FIG. 34) and in the reach state There is a case (see FIG. 35) in which a roaring effect is executed. In the present embodiment, for each variation pattern, it is determined in advance whether to execute the roaring effect in the non-reach state or to execute the roaring effect in the reach state. Specifically, fluctuation patterns of normal reach and super reach α that variably display special symbols (variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PB3-2”, “PB4-2”) ”,“ PB4-3 ”), the variation pattern of the super reach β (variation patterns“ PA5-2 ”,“ PA5-3 ”,“ PB5-2 ”) is executed in a non-reach state to variably display special symbols. "," PB5-3 "), the squealing effect is executed in the reach state.

  A variation pattern of reach and a variation pattern that executes a stuttering effect in a non-reach state (variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PB3-2”, “PB4-2”) , “PB4-3”), apart from the reach symbol (the reach combination based on FIG. 24 (A)), the left symbol and the right symbol at the time of performing the roaring effect are determined. In the present embodiment, in the variation pattern of reach, in which the turn effect is executed in the non-reach state, the left symbol at the time of turn effect execution is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 24B, for example. . Further, in the present embodiment, the right pattern at the time of executing the roaring effect is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. 24C, for example, in the change pattern of the reach and executing the roaring effect in the non-reach state. To do. FIG. 24C illustrates the case where the left symbol is “1”. According to FIG. 24B, among symbols “1” to “9”, the symbol with the highest reliability (symbol “7”) is most easily determined, and the symbol with the lowest reliability (symbol “1”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”) are the least likely to be determined. According to FIG. 24C, among the eight types of symbols (symbols “2” to “9”) different from the left symbol “1”, the symbol with the highest reliability (symbol “7”) is most determined. Easy and the symbol with the lowest reliability (symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “9”) before and after the left symbol “1” (symbols “2”, “9”) ) (Designs “4”, “6”, “8”) are most difficult to be determined.

  A variation pattern of reach and a variation pattern that executes a stuttering effect in a non-reach state (variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PB3-2”, “PB4-2”) , “PB4-3”), the variation pattern (variation pattern “PA4-2”, variation pattern “PB4-2”) that is “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo-gase)” is a special symbol “re”. Since the temporary stop display is not performed at the position on the effective line (that is, the re-variable display is not executed), the slip effect is executed for at least one of the left symbol and the right symbol after the turn effect is executed, and FIG. The reach state determined according to the determined ratio may be achieved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern of the reach, and the variation pattern (variation pattern “PA5-2”, “PA5-3”, “PB5-2”, “PB5-3”) that executes the stuttering effect in the reach state. ]), The left symbol and the right symbol at the time of executing the roaring effect are set to reach symbols (reach combination based on FIG. 24A). In addition, you may determine the left symbol and the right symbol at the time of performing a roaring effect separately from a reach symbol (reach combination based on FIG. 24 (A)).

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the order of decorative symbols to be variably displayed and the positions of special symbols. FIG. 28A shows a middle symbol (each decorative symbol) in the case of no special symbol. The middle symbol is variably displayed so that the number is incremented by one, such as “2” next to “1”, “3” next to “2”, and “1” is variable next to “9” Is displayed. For example, when the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “1”, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “ When “8” → “9” → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” →... And the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “5”, “5” "→" 6 "→" 7 "→" 8 "→" 9 "→" 1 "→" 2 "→" 3 "→" 4 "→" 5 "→" 6 "→" 7 "→" 8 "→ … Is variably displayed.

  FIG. 28B shows a middle symbol when the special symbol “re” is inserted between “1” and “2”. The special symbol “re” is an example of a pseudo-ream chance symbol. In this case, in the middle symbol, “1” is followed by “re” and “re” is followed by “2”. For example, when the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “1”, “1” → “re” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “ 7 ”→“ 8 ”→“ 9 ”→“ 1 ”→“ Re ”→“ 2 ”→“ 3 ”→“ 4 ”→... The last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is“ 5 ”→“ 6 ”→“ 7 ”→“ 8 ”→“ 9 ”→“ 1 ”→“ Re ”→“ 2 ”→“ 3 ”→“ 4 ”→“ 5 ”→ “6” → “7” → “8” →...

  FIG. 28C shows the middle symbol when the special symbol “re” is inserted between “6” and “7”. In this case, the middle symbol is variably displayed as “6” followed by “re” and “re” after “7”. For example, when the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “1”, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “re” → “ 7 ”→“ 8 ”→“ 9 ”→“ 1 ”→“ 2 ”→“ 3 ”→“ 4 ”→... And the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is“ 5 ” Sometimes “5” → “6” → “Re” → “7” → “8” → “9” → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “Re” → “7” → “8” →...

  FIG. 28D shows a middle symbol when the special symbol “re” is inserted between “7” and “8”. In this case, “7” is displayed next to “re”, and “8” is displayed next to “re”. For example, when the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “1”, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “ "Re"-> "8"-> "9"-> "1"-> "2"-> "3"-> "4"-> variably displayed, and the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is "5" Sometimes “5” → “6” → “7” → “Re” → “8” → “9” → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “Re” → “7” → “8” →... FIGS. 28E to 28G will be described later.

  That is, in the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR9 for determining the presence / absence of the special symbol, refers to the special symbol presence / absence determination table, Determines whether or not to display a special symbol variable (whether or not to variably display a special symbol as a middle symbol) according to “No continuous variation”, “No pseudo continuous variation (with pseudo gasses)”, and “With pseudo continuous variation”. To do. Specifically, when “no quasi-continuous variation” is indicated, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display variable display corresponding to “no quasi-continuous variation” in the special symbol presence / absence determination table (“pseudo-continuous variation”). By referring to the data referred to in order to determine the presence or absence of variable display of special symbols when “no variation”, the special symbol “no” is determined as shown in the “no quasi-continuous variation” column in FIG. , “No quasi-continuous fluctuation (with quasi-gassing)”, data for determining the presence or absence of variable display corresponding to “No quasi-continuous fluctuation (with quasi-gassing)” in the special symbol presence / absence determination table (“Pseudo-continuous”) By referring to the data referred to in order to determine whether or not the special symbol can be variably displayed when “no variation (with pseudo-gase)”, the “pseudo continuous variation (with pseudo-gase)” column in FIG. As shown in Fig. ”In the special symbol presence / absence determination table, data for determining the presence / absence of variable display corresponding to“ with quasi-variable presence ” By referring to the data to be referred to), the presence of a special symbol is determined as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG.

  Then, when it is determined that the special symbol variable display is present at the ratio of the “pseudo-variable present” column in FIG. 25 (when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed as a middle symbol), the effect control CPU 120 Numeric data indicating the random number MR10 for determining the position of the symbol is extracted, referring to the special symbol insertion position determination table, “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo-gase)”, “with quasi-continuous variation”, reach state, The special symbol insertion position is determined at a ratio as shown in FIG. 26 in accordance with the reach symbol when the reach state is reached or not.

  Specifically, when the CPU 120 for effect control becomes “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” in the non-reach state, the “pseudo-continuous variation no (pseudo-variation)” in the non-reach state of the special symbol insertion position determination table. Data for determining the insertion position of the special symbol corresponding to “With Gas” (data that is referred to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (With Pseudo Gas)” in the non-reach state) ), The insertion position of the special symbol is determined at a determination rate as shown in the “No Pseudo Continuous Variation (with Pseudo Gase)” column of FIG. 26, and becomes “Pseudo continuous variation present” in the non-reach state. In such a case, the data for determining the insertion position of the special symbol of variable display corresponding to “with pseudo continuous fluctuation” in the non-reach state of the special symbol insertion position determination table (“with pseudo continuous fluctuation” in the non-reach state). By referring to the data) that is referenced in order to determine the insertion position of the special symbol in case, to determine the insertion position of the special symbol in decision proportions shown in "pseudo continuous variation Yes" column in FIG. 26.

  That is, in this embodiment, the reliability of the symbol “7”> the reliability of the symbol “3”, the reliability of the symbol “5”> the reliability of the symbol “1”, the reliability of the symbol “2”, and the reliability of the symbol “4”. Degree, reliability of symbol “6”, reliability of symbol “8”, reliability of symbol “9” (see FIG. 24A), but in a non-reach state depending on the symbol reliability. Different ratios for determining the insertion position of special symbols when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with quasi-gassing)” and for determining the insertion position of special symbols when “with quasi-continuous fluctuation” in a non-reach state ing. Specifically, when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)” in the non-reach state, before and after a highly reliable symbol (for example, between “6” and “7”, “7” (Such as between “8”) is difficult to determine as the insertion position of the special symbol, and before and after the symbol with low reliability (for example, between “9” and “1”, between “1” and “9”, etc.) It is easy to determine the insertion position of the special symbol. Also, in the non-reach state, when “pseudo continuous variation exists”, before and after the symbol with low reliability (for example, between “9” and “1”, between “1” and “9”, etc.) It is difficult to determine the insertion position of the special symbol, and before and after the symbol with high reliability (for example, between “6” and “7”, between “7” and “8”, etc.) is determined as the insertion position of the special symbol. It is easy. As a result, depending on where the special symbol is inserted in the non-reach state, the percentage of the special symbol that is temporarily stopped at the position on the active line is different. It can be noticed whether it is inserted.

  In addition, when the CPU 120 for effect control becomes “no quasi continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” in the reach state, the CPU 120 for effect control changes to “no quasi continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” in the reach state of the special symbol insertion position determination table. By referring to the data for determining the insertion position of the corresponding special symbol (data that is referenced to determine the insertion position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” in the reach state) 27, as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)”, the insertion position of the special symbol is set at a determination ratio of 60% between the symbol and the reach symbol whose number is one smaller than the reach symbol. The insertion position of the special symbol is determined at a determination ratio of 40% between the reach symbol and the symbol whose number is one larger than the reach symbol.

  In addition, the production control CPU 120 determines the insertion position of the special symbol corresponding to “pseudo continuous variation present” in the reach state of the special symbol insertion position determination table when the reach state is “pseudo continuous variation present”. By referring to the data (data referred to in determining the insertion position of the special symbol when “pseudo continuous variation is present” in the reach state), as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation” column of FIG. The special symbol insertion position is determined at a decision rate of 40% between the design and the reach design that is one number smaller than the reach design, and between the reach design and the design that is one greater number than the reach design. The insertion position of the special symbol is determined at a determination rate of 60%.

  That is, in this embodiment, the reliability of the symbol “7”> the reliability of the symbol “3”, the reliability of the symbol “5”> the reliability of the symbol “1”, the reliability of the symbol “2”, and the reliability of the symbol “4”. Degree, the reliability of symbol “6”, the reliability of “8”, and the reliability of symbol “9” (see FIG. 24A). However, according to the reliability of symbol, The determination ratio of the special symbol insertion position when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo-gassing)” and the determination ratio of the special symbol insertion position when “with quasi-continuous fluctuation” in the reach state are different. . Specifically, whether or not “pseudo continuous variation (with pseudo-gase)” in the reach state and “pseudo continuous variation” in the reach state, either the reach symbol immediately before or after the reach symbol is special It is determined as the insertion position of the symbol, but when the reach state is “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo-gase)”, the position immediately before the reach symbol is easier to determine than the one immediately after the reach symbol. In the case of “with continuous variation”, the position immediately after the reach symbol is determined more easily than immediately before the reach symbol. As a result, in the reach state, the ratio that the special symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at a position on the active line depends on whether the special symbol is inserted immediately before or after the reach symbol. It can be noted whether the special symbol is inserted immediately before or after the reach symbol.

  After the process in step S529, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S530). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the change is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start winning memory display area An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL Is displayed).

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning memory display area 5HL to the active display area AHA to display the active display. Is set as a usage pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the area 5HL is displayed in the active display area AHA. Note that the active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display manner corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  Also, in the process of step S530, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display as the first. When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other hold display is shifted in the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

  After executing the pending digest process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation as a use pattern (step S532). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern.

  In the non-reach variation pattern (variation patterns “PA2-3” and “PA2-4”) in which the special symbol “re” is variably displayed, the rolling effect is executed in the non-reach state. Specifically, in the non-normal reach variation pattern in which the special symbol “re” is variably displayed, an effect control pattern for executing a roaring effect in the non-reach state is set as a use pattern.

  In the reach variation pattern in which the special symbol “re” is variably displayed, there is a case where the turn effect is executed in the non-reach state (see FIG. 34) and a case where the turn effect is executed in the reach state (see FIG. 35). In the present embodiment, as described above, for each variation pattern, it is determined in advance whether to execute the roaring effect in the non-reach state or to execute the roaring effect in the reach state. Is set as the usage pattern. Specifically, fluctuation patterns of normal reach and super reach α that variably display special symbols (variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PB3-2”, “PB4-2”) ”,“ PB4-3 ”), an effect control pattern for executing a roaring effect in a non-reach state is set as a use pattern, and a variation pattern of the super reach β (variation pattern“ PA5-2 ”,“ In PA5-3 "," PB5-2 ", and" PB5-3 "), an effect control pattern for executing a turn effect in the reach state is set as a use pattern.

  In addition, in the variation pattern (variation pattern “PA4-2”, variation pattern “PB4-2”) in which the slip effect is executed on at least one of the left symbol and the right symbol after execution of the rolling effect, the slip effect is executed. The production control pattern is also set as a usage pattern.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial value of the effect control process timer of the process data of the effect control pattern set in step S532 (step S534), starts the effect control process timer (step S535), and performs the process. In accordance with the content of the data, control of the effect device (effect parts) such as the image display device 5 is performed (step S536). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command (the special diagram variation time shown in FIG. 5) in the variation time timer (step S537).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the first start prize reception command buffer 194A or the second start prize reception command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most of the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first start opening prize designation) The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the command is stored in the second starting winning reception command buffer. Delete the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands being The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the removed command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.In the process of step S538, according to the deletion or shift of the command, The information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 is also deleted or shifted, and then the value of the production process flag corresponds to the production processing during variable display. After the value is updated to “2” (step S539), the variable display start setting process is terminated.

  Note that, in the process of step S529 shown in FIG. 22, whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed (whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed as a middle symbol) is determined, and when the special symbol is variably displayed ( In the case where it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed as the middle symbol), the insertion position of the special symbol is determined, but the process of step S529 is not limited to this. For example, in the process of step S529, the presence / absence of variable display of the special symbol may be determined, and the replacement position of the special symbol may be determined when it is determined that the special symbol has variable display.

  As an example, when it is determined that the special symbol variable display is present (when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed as a middle symbol), the effect control CPU 120 has a special symbol replacement position determination table stored in the ROM 121; For example, the replacement position of the special symbol may be determined based on the random number MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193.

(Determination of special symbol replacement position in the case of non-reach)
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a setting example (setting example in a non-reach state) of the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol by the special symbol replacement position determination table. In the special symbol replacement position determination table, in order to determine the replacement position of a special symbol (replacement symbol to be replaced with a special symbol) when “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” in the non-reach state. As reference data, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is “1”: 17 (%) as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. ), “2”: 7 (%), “3”: 17 (%), “4”: 4 (%), “5”: 17 (%), “6”: 2 (%), “7” : 17 (%), “8”: 2 (%), “9”: 17 (%).

  In addition, in the special symbol replacement position determination table, a disturbance for determining the position of a special symbol is used as data to be referred to for determining the insertion position of the special symbol when “pseudo continuous variation is present” in the non-reach state. The numerical values to be compared with the numerical value MR10 are “1”: 8 (%), “2”: 10 (%), “3”: 8 (%) as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG. , “4”: 14 (%), “5”: 8 (%), “6”: 17 (%), “7”: 8 (%), “8”: 19 (%), “9”: It is assigned at a rate of 8 (%).

  According to FIG. 29, in the non-reach state, when “pseudo continuous fluctuation is not present (with pseudo gusset)”, the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” “9”> “2”> “4”> “6”, “8”. In addition, when the pseudo reach variation is present in the non-reach state, the determination ratio of the special symbol replacement position is “6”, “7”> “4”> “2”> “1”, “3”. , “5”, “7”, “9”.

(Determination of special symbol replacement position in the reach state)
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a setting example (setting example in the reach state) of the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol by the special symbol replacement position determination table. FIG. 30A is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “1” (reach symbol “1”). FIG. 30B is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state “2” (reach symbol “2”). FIG. 30C is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “7” (reach symbol “7”). FIG. 30D is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “8” (reach symbol “8”). FIG. 30E is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio of the replacement position of the special symbol in the case of the reach state of “9” (reach symbol “9”).

  According to the special symbol replacement position determination table, when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” is reached in the reach state, the symbol is one smaller than the reach symbol and the special symbol is determined at 60%. Will be replaced, and the special symbol will be replaced with a symbol that is one number larger than the reach symbol and a determination rate of 40%. Further, according to the special symbol replacement position determination table, when the reach state is “pseudo continuous fluctuation present”, the special symbol is replaced with a symbol one number smaller than the reach symbol and a determination ratio of 40%. The special symbol is replaced with a symbol having a number one larger than the reach symbol and a determination rate of 60%.

  Specifically, for example, in the special symbol replacement position determination table, in order to determine the replacement position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo gasses)” in the reach state of “1”. As reference data, the numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is “9” as shown in the “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” column in FIG. 60 (%), “2”: 40 (%). In the special symbol replacement position determination table, the special symbol is used as data referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when the reach state is “1” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of “9”: 40 (%), “2”: 60 (%) as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG. Assigned at a rate of.

  In the special symbol replacement position determination table, the data referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” is reached in the reach state of “2”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is “1”: 60 (%), as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. “3”: assigned at a rate of 40 (%). In the special symbol replacement position determination table, the special symbol is used as data to be referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when the reach state is “2” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of “1”: 40 (%), “3”: 60 (%) as shown in the “Pseudo-variable presence” column of FIG. Assigned at a rate of.

  Further, in the special symbol replacement position determination table, as data referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” is reached in the reach state of “7”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is “6”: 60 (%), as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. “8”: assigned at a rate of 40 (%). In the special symbol replacement position determination table, the special symbol is used as data referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when the reach state is “7” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of “6”: 40 (%), “8”: 60 (%) as shown in the “pseudo-variable presence” column of FIG. Assigned at a rate of.

  Further, in the special symbol replacement position determination table, the data referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” is reached in the reach state of “8”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is “7”: 60 (%), as shown in the “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” column in FIG. “9”: assigned at a rate of 40 (%). Further, in the special symbol replacement position determination table, as a data to be referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when the reach state is “8” and “pseudo continuous fluctuation exists”, the special symbol is used. The numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of “7”: 40 (%), “9”: 60 (%) as shown in the “pseudo-variable” column of FIG. Assigned at a rate of.

  Further, in the special symbol replacement position determination table, as data referred to in order to determine the replacement position of the special symbol when “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” is reached in the reach state of “9”. The numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of the special symbol is “8”: 60 (%), as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)” in FIG. “1”: assigned at a rate of 40 (%). In the special symbol replacement position determination table, the special symbol is used as data referred to for determining the replacement position of the special symbol when the reach state is “9” and “pseudo continuous variation exists”. The numerical values to be compared with the random number value MR10 for determining the position of “8”: 40 (%), “1”: 60 (%) as shown in the “pseudo-variable presence” column of FIG. Assigned at a rate of.

  Although not shown, the same applies to the replacement positions in the reach state (reach symbol “3”) of “3” to reach state (reach symbol “6”) of “6”.

  FIG. 28E shows a middle symbol when “2” and the special symbol “re” are replaced. In this case, the middle symbol is variably displayed as “1” after “1” and “3” after “re”. For example, when the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “1”, “1” → “re” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “ When “8” → “9” → “1” → “Re” → “3” → “4” →... And the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “5”, “5” "→" 6 "→" 7 "→" 8 "→" 9 "→" 1 "→" Re "→" 3 "→" 4 "→" 5 "→" 6 "→" 7 "→" 8 "→ … Is variably displayed.

  FIG. 28F shows a middle symbol when “7” and the special symbol “re” are replaced. In this case, “6” is displayed next to “6”, and “8” is displayed next to “8”. For example, when the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “1”, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “re” → “ When “8” → “9” → “1” →→ “2” → “3” → “4” →... And the last stop symbol of the middle symbol in the previous variable display is “5”, 5 ”→“ 6 ”→“ Re ”→“ 8 ”→“ 9 ”→“ 1 ”→“ 2 ”→“ 3 ”→“ 4 ”→“ 5 ”→“ 6 ”→“ Re ”→“ 8 ” → It is variably displayed.

  It should be noted that a mode in which a special symbol is variably displayed by replacing a certain symbol is a mode in which a replacement symbol is not displayed until the next variable display is started (for example, the symbol “8” is changed as a variation based on certain hold information). When the special symbol “re” is variably displayed instead, it is not limited to a mode in which the symbol “8” is not displayed until the next change based on the hold information is started.

  For example, as a mode in which a special symbol is variably displayed by replacing it with a certain symbol, a mode in which a special symbol is put on the replacement symbol (a mode in which a special symbol is displayed on the front of the replacement symbol so that the replacement symbol is on the back) As a mode of changing the display content (image) of the replacement symbol to the display content (image) of the special symbol (a mode of changing a part or all of the display content of the replacement symbol to the display content for the special symbol) Also good. In other words, in a mode in which a special symbol is put on the replacement symbol or a mode in which the display content of the replacement symbol is changed to the display content of the special symbol, the replacement symbol is used until the next change based on the hold information is started. May be displayed.

  Also, in the above, as a special symbol, an example of pseudo-chance chance symbol (special symbol “re”) inserted between two decorative symbols and variably displayed, or an example of variably displaying by replacing a certain decorative symbol However, the special symbol that is inserted and variably displayed between the two decorative symbols, and the special symbol that is variably displayed by being replaced with a certain decorative symbol is not limited to the pseudo-continuous chance symbol.

  For example, as a special symbol, an on-hold change symbol may be inserted and variably displayed between two decorative symbols, or may be variably displayed by being replaced with a certain decorative symbol. The hold change symbol is a symbol that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H when stopped and displayed on a predetermined position (effective line). That is, when the hold change symbol is stopped and displayed at a position on the active line, the hold change effect is executed. In addition, the hold action effect may be executed when the hold change symbol is stopped and displayed at a position on the active line. FIG. 28 (G) shows a middle symbol when a special symbol “change” is inserted between “1” and “2”. The special symbol “change” is an example of a pending change symbol that changes the display mode of the pending display.

  Further, for example, as a special symbol, an active display change symbol, a chance of chance symbol, or the like may be inserted between two decorative symbols and variably displayed, or may be variably displayed by being replaced with a certain decorative symbol. As described above, the active display change effect is executed when the active display change symbol is stopped and displayed at the position on the effective line, and the sudden change is displayed when the sudden chance symbol is stopped and displayed at the position on the effective line. Become. The active display effect may be executed when the active display change symbol is stopped and displayed at a position on the active line.

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 are time charts showing an example of fluctuations in which special symbols are variably displayed. FIG. 31A shows a non-reach (losing) variation in which the special symbol “re” is produced by the special effect “re”, but the special symbol “re” is lost without stopping at the position on the active line. ing. Specifically, in FIG. 31A, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in the order, and the non-reach state is entered. In the non-reach state, the special symbol “re” is produced. In spear production, the special symbol “Re” does not stop at the position on the active line, but loses in the non-reach state (that is, the symbols other than the special symbol “Re” stop at the position on the active line and lose. It represents the fluctuation.

  The variation as shown in FIG. 31A is performed in a non-reach (lack) variation pattern “PA2-3” of “no pseudo continuous variation (with pseudo gasses)”. That is, in the case of the variation pattern “PA2-3”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “No Pseudo Continuous Variation (With Pseudo Gase)” column of FIG. The insertion position of the special symbol “re” is determined at a determination ratio as shown in the column “No Pseudo Continuous Fluctuation (with Pseudo Gase)”. Alternatively, in the case of “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with quasi-gassing)”, the production control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with quasi-gassing)” column in FIG. The replacement position of the special symbol “re” is determined at a determination ratio as shown in the “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gusset)” column in FIG. 29. As a result, in the variable display effect process in step S172 and the special chart waiting process in step S173, fluctuations as shown in FIG. 31A are performed.

  FIG. 31B shows a non-reach (loss) variation in which the special symbol “re” is turned and the special symbol “re” stops at a position on the active line and becomes lost in the re-variation. ing. Specifically, in FIG. 31B, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in this order to reach the reach state, and the special symbol “re” is produced in the reach state. In the roaring effect, the special symbol “re” stops at the position on the active line, and then the re-variation starts, and the re-variation represents a variation that is lost in the non-reach state.

  The variation as shown in FIG. 31B is performed in the non-reach (loss) variation pattern “PA2-4” of “pseudo continuous variation present”. That is, in the case of the variation pattern “PA2-4”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG. 25 and the “pseudo continuous variation present” of FIG. The insertion position of the special symbol “re” is determined at a determination ratio as shown in the column. Alternatively, in the case of “with quasi-continuous variation”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “with quasi-continuous variation” column of FIG. The replacement position of the special symbol “re” is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. As a result, in the variable display effect process in step S172 and the special chart waiting process in step S173, fluctuations as shown in FIG. 31B are performed.

  In FIG. 32 (A), the special symbol “re” is turned on, the special symbol “re” stops at the position on the effective line, and the fluctuation of super reach α (big hit), which becomes a big hit in the re-change, is shown. Represents. Specifically, in FIG. 32A, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in this order to enter the non-reach state, and the special symbol “re” is produced in the non-reach state. In the roaring effect, the special symbol “re” stops at a position on the active line, and then re-variation starts. In the re-variation, the reach state is reached, and the super-reach α is developed to represent a big hit.

  The variation shown in FIG. 32A is performed in the variation pattern “PB4-3” of the super reach α (big hit) with “pseudo continuous variation present”. In other words, in the case of the variation pattern “PB4-3”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG. 25, and the “pseudo continuous variation present” of FIG. The insertion position of the special symbol “re” is determined at a determination ratio as shown in the column. Alternatively, in the case of “with quasi-continuous variation”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “with quasi-continuous variation” column of FIG. The replacement position of the special symbol “re” is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Further, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, an effect control pattern for executing a special symbol “re” turning effect in the non-reach state is set as a use pattern. Thus, in the variable display effect processing in step S172 and the special figure waiting process in step S173, fluctuations as shown in FIG. 32A are performed.

  In FIG. 32 (B), the special symbol “re” is turned on, the special symbol “re” stops at the position on the effective line, and the fluctuation of super reach β (big hit), which becomes a big hit in the re-change, is shown. Represents. Specifically, in FIG. 32B, the left symbol and the right symbol are stopped in this order to reach the reach state, and the special symbol “re” is produced in the reach state. In the turning effect, the special symbol “re” stops at a position on the active line, and then re-variation starts. In the re-variation, the reach state is reached again, and the super-reach β is developed to represent a big hit.

  The variation as shown in FIG. 32B is performed in the variation pattern “PB5-3” of the super reach β (big hit) of “Pseudo continuous variation present”. In other words, in the case of the variation pattern “PB4-3”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “pseudo continuous variation present” column of FIG. 25, and the “pseudo continuous variation present” of FIG. The insertion position of the special symbol “re” is determined at a determination ratio as shown in the column. Alternatively, in the case of “with quasi-continuous variation”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence of a special symbol as shown in the “with quasi-continuous variation” column of FIG. The replacement position of the special symbol “re” is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. Further, in the variable display start setting process in step S171, an effect control pattern for executing a special symbol “re” turning effect in the reach state is set as a use pattern. As a result, in the variable display effect process in step S172 and the special chart waiting process in step S173, fluctuations as shown in FIG. 32B are performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the reach variation pattern in which the special symbol “re” is variably displayed, for each variation pattern, a roll effect is executed in the non-reach state (see FIG. 32A) or in the reach state. Although it has been described that the execution of the effect (see FIG. 32B) is determined in advance, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the fluctuation pattern of the super reach α (the fluctuation patterns “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PB4-2”, “PB4-3”) is changed, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach β (the fluctuation pattern “PA5” -2 ”,“ PA5-3 ”,“ PB5-2 ”,“ PB5-3 ”), there are cases where a roll-off effect is executed in the non-reach state and a roll-off effect is executed in the reach state. In addition, when the variation pattern of the super reach β is used, the ratio of executing the roaring effect in the reach state may be higher than when the variation pattern of the super reach α.

  In addition, based on the final stop symbol, it may be determined whether to execute the roaring effect in the non-reach state or to execute the roaring effect in the reach state. For example, when the final stop symbol is other than “7”, “7”, and “7”, the roaring effect is executed in the non-reach state, and when the final stop symbol is “7”, “7”, “7”, the roaring is performed in the reach state. An effect may be executed. Whether the final stop symbol is “7”, “7”, “7”, or other than “7”, “7”, “7”, the case where the stuttering effect is executed in the non-reach state, and the case where the final stop symbol is in the reach state When the final stop symbol is “7” “7” “7”, there is a case where the production is executed. You may make it the ratio which performs a roaring effect increase.

  Further, based on the big hit type, it may be determined whether to execute the roaring effect in the non-reach state or to execute the roaring effect in the reach state. For example, the hit effect may be executed in the non-reach state when the 8R probability variation big hit is performed, and the beat effect may be executed in the reach state when the 16R probability change big hit is achieved. In addition, whether it is 8R probability variation big hit or 16R probability variation big hit, there are a case where a turn effect is executed in a non-reach state and a case where a turn effect is executed in a reach state. Compared to the case of 8R probability variation big hit, the ratio of executing the roaring effect in the reach state may be increased.

  Further, based on the number of reserved memories at the time of the change, it may be determined whether to execute the turn effect in the non-reach state or to execute the turn effect in the reach state. For example, the turn effect may be executed in the non-reach state when the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 3), and the turn effect may be executed in the reach state when the hold memory number is less than the predetermined number. In addition, even if the number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than the predetermined number or the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number, there are cases where the turning effect is executed in the non-reach state and where the turning effect is executed in the reach state. When the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number, the ratio of executing the roaring effect in the reach state may be higher than when the number of reserved memories is the predetermined number or more.

  Further, based on the position of the special symbol “re”, it may be determined whether to execute the roaring effect in the non-reach state or to execute the roaring effect in the reach state. For example, when there is no special symbol “re” near a symbol with high reliability (eg, “7”) (eg, between “6” and “7” or between “7” and “8”) May execute the roaring effect in the non-reach state, and may execute the roaring effect in the reach state when there is a special symbol “re” near the symbol with high reliability. In addition, even if there is no special symbol “Re” near a symbol with high reliability, even if there is a special symbol “Re” near a symbol with high reliability, when performing a squealing effect in a non-reach state, There is a case where a roaring effect is executed in the state, and when there is a special symbol “Re” near a symbol with high reliability, reach is higher than when there is no special symbol “Re” near a symbol with high reliability. You may make it the ratio which performs a roaring effect in a state become high.

  Also, depending on the combination of the fluctuation pattern, the final stop symbol, the jackpot type, the number of reserved memory, and the position of the special symbol “Re”, whether to perform the beat effect in the non-reach state or to execute the beat effect in the reach state It may be determined at a different rate. In addition, whether to perform the beat production in the non-reach state or the roll production in the reach state, regardless of the position of the fluctuation pattern, the final stop symbol, the jackpot type, the number of reserved memory and the special symbol `` re '', You may determine at random by a random value (not shown).

  FIGS. 33 to 36 are diagrams showing examples of display operations in the image display device 5.

  FIG. 33 is a display operation example showing an example of the fluctuation (the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3”) shown in FIG. 33 (a) → FIG. 33 (b) → FIG. 33 (c) → FIG. 33 (d) → FIG. 33 (e) → FIG. 33 (f). Also, the down arrows in FIGS. 33B and 33C indicate that the decorative symbols are being variably displayed.

  (A) of FIG. 33 represents the scene before the change is started (the scene where the final stop symbol (left symbol “4”, middle symbol “2”, right symbol “3”) is displayed). . (B) of FIG. 33 represents the scene before a fluctuation | variation is started and the left symbol is stopped. (C) of FIG. 33 represents the scene which became the non-reach state (left symbol "1", right symbol "2"). (D) and (e) of FIG. 33 show that the special symbol “re” stops on the active line (the straight line connecting the left symbol and the right symbol) in the non-reach state. It is a scene. The special symbol “re” is displayed (inserted) between the symbol “1” and the symbol “2”. FIG. 33 (f) shows that the special symbol “re” does not stop at the position on the effective line, but the symbol “2” stops at the position on the effective line, The middle symbol “2” and the right symbol “3”) are shown.

  FIG. 34 is a display operation example showing an example of the fluctuation (the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PB4-3”) shown in FIG. 34 (a) → FIG. 34 (b) → FIG. 34 (c) → FIG. 34 (d) → FIG. 34 (e) → FIG. 34 (f) → FIG. 34 (g) → FIG. Displayed in the order of (h) in FIG. 34 → (i) in FIG. Also, the down arrows in (b), (c), (f), (g), and (h) of FIG. 34 indicate that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. The same applies to FIG.

  (A) of FIG. 34 represents the scene before the change is started (the scene in which the final stop symbol (left symbol “4”, middle symbol “2”, right symbol “3”) is displayed). . (B) of FIG. 34 represents the scene before a change starts and the left symbol is stopped. (C) of FIG. 34 represents the scene which became the non-reach state (left symbol "7", right symbol "8"). (D) and (e) in FIG. 34 show a scene in which the special symbol “re” stops at a position on the effective line in the non-reach state, and the scene stopped at the position on the effective line is executed. Represents. The special symbol “re” is displayed next to the symbol “7” (for example, displayed between the symbol “7” and the symbol “8”, or displayed instead of the symbol “8”). ). (F) of FIG. 34 represents a scene before re-variation is started and the left symbol is stopped. (G) of FIG. 34 represents the scene which became the reach state (left symbol "7", right symbol "7"). (H) and (i) in FIG. 34 show a scene that has been developed into super reach α and has become a big hit (final stop symbol (left symbol “7”, middle symbol “7”, right symbol “7”)). Yes.

  FIG. 35 is a display operation example showing an example of the fluctuation (the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PB5-3”) shown in FIG.

  (A) of FIG. 35 represents the scene before the change is started (the scene where the final stop symbol (left symbol “4”, middle symbol “2”, right symbol “3”) is displayed). . (B) of FIG. 35 represents the scene before a fluctuation | variation is started and the left symbol is stopped. (C) of FIG. 35 represents the scene which became the reach state (left symbol "7", right symbol "7"). (D) and (e) of FIG. 35 show a scene where, in the reach state, a special effect “whether” the special symbol “RE” stops at a position on the effective line is executed and stops at a position on the effective line. ing. The special symbol “re” is displayed next to the symbol “7” (for example, displayed between the symbol “7” and the symbol “8”, or displayed instead of the symbol “8”). ). FIG. 35 (f) shows a scene before re-variation is started and the left symbol is stopped. (G) of FIG. 35 represents the scene which reached the reach state (left symbol “7”, right symbol “7”). (H) and (i) in FIG. 35 show scenes that have evolved into super reach β and have become big hits (final stop symbol (left symbol “7”, middle symbol “7”, right symbol “7”)). Yes.

  In the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3”, as shown in FIG. 33, the special symbol “re” is produced in the non-reach state, and the special symbol “re” does not stop at the position on the active line. It will be lost as it is (in a non-reach state). “1” in the left symbol is determined according to the determination ratio of the setting example (right symbol) based on the non-reach combination determination table in FIG. In the final stop symbol shown in (f) of FIG. 33, “3” of the right symbol is a setting example (in the case of the right symbol and the left symbol “1”) determined by the non-reach combination determination table of FIG. It is determined according to the ratio. “2” of the middle symbol is determined according to the determination ratio of the setting example (medium symbol) by the non-reach combination determination table (not shown). The insertion position of the special symbol “re” is determined according to the determination ratio of the setting example according to the special symbol insertion position determination table of FIG.

  In the fluctuation pattern “PB4-3”, as shown in FIG. 34, the special symbol “re” is produced in the non-reach state, and the special symbol “re” is temporarily stopped at the position on the active line. However, in the re-variation, it develops into super reach α and becomes a big hit. The reach symbols (“7” on the left symbol and “7” on the right symbol) in the final stop symbol shown in (i) of FIG. It has been decided. The middle symbol “7” is determined as the same symbol as the reach symbol. The insertion position of the special symbol “re” is determined according to the determination ratio of the setting example (in the case of the reach state of “7”) by the special symbol insertion position determination table of FIG. If the special symbol “re” shown in FIG. 34 is replaced with another symbol, the replacement position of the special symbol “re” is set by the special symbol replacement position determination table of FIG. 30 (“ 7 ”(in the case of reach state)).

  In the fluctuation pattern “PB5-3”, as shown in FIG. 34, the special symbol “re” is produced in the reach state, and the special symbol “re” is temporarily stopped and displayed at the position on the active line. In the re-variation, it develops into super reach β and becomes a big hit. Insertion position of the reach symbol (“7” on the left symbol and “7” on the right symbol), “7” on the middle symbol, and the special symbol “re” in the final stop symbol shown in FIG. Alternatively, the special symbol “re” replacement position) is determined in the same manner as in the case of the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PB4-3”.

  Although illustration is omitted, in the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2”, the special symbol “re” is produced in the non-reach state, and the special symbol “re” is temporarily stopped at the position on the active line. However, it becomes lost after reaching the reach state in re-variation. In the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2”, the special symbol “re” is turned in the non-reach state, the special symbol “re” is temporarily stopped at the position on the active line, and the re-change state is changed to the reach state. It becomes a big hit after becoming.

  Also, in the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2”, the special symbol “Re” is produced in the non-reach state, and the special symbol “Re” does not stop at the position on the active line. It develops and loses. In the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PB4-2”, the special symbol “re” is produced in the non-reach state, and the special symbol “re” does not stop at the position on the active line, but develops to super reach α. It will be a big hit.

  In the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” and the fluctuation pattern “PB4-2”, the special symbol “Re” is temporarily placed at a position on the effective line in the special symbol “Re” in the non-reach state. Since the stop display is not performed (that is, the re-variable display is not executed), the reach state may be set as follows after the turn effect is executed.

  For example, when the middle symbol is changed at a high speed after the end of the middle effect on the middle symbol, and when the middle symbol is changed at a high speed, one or both of the left symbol and the right symbol is slid to reach a reach state. You may make it develop into (alpha). As a specific example, the symbol “1” is stopped for the left symbol determined according to the determination ratio of FIG. 24B, and the symbol “4” is stopped for the right symbol determined according to the determination ratio of FIG. The special symbol “Re” is turned on in the “stop display” state, and the middle symbol is variably displayed at low speed (turning effect) until the special symbol “Re” passes the position on the active line. After the symbol “Re” passes the position on the active line, the middle symbol is variably displayed at high speed, and the symbol “1” and symbol “4” on the left are slid (sliding effect), and FIG. The reach state of the reach symbol determined according to the determination ratio of A) may be set to develop into the super reach α. These operations may be set as an effect control pattern in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (FIG. 22).

  In the fluctuation pattern “PA5-2”, the special symbol “Re” is produced in the reach state, and the special symbol “Re” does not stop at the position on the active line, but develops into super reach β. Then you lose. In the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PB5-2”, the special symbol “re” is produced in the reach state, and the special symbol “re” does not stop at the position on the active line, but develops to super reach β. A big hit.

  In the fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” and fluctuation pattern “PB5-2”, the special symbol “re” is produced in the reach state, so that the special symbol “re” is positioned on the active line. What is necessary is just to develop into super reach β as it is (without being stopped). For example, the middle symbol may be changed at a high speed after the end of the squealing effect in the middle symbol, and developed to super reach β.

  In the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3”, the special symbol “re” is executed in the non-reach state, and the special symbol “re” is not temporarily stopped at the position on the active line, and the middle symbol is displayed. The symbol determined as is stopped at the position on the active line. When the special symbol “Re” is variably displayed in place of the symbol determined as the middle symbol, for example, after the special symbol “Re” is produced, the middle symbol is changed at a high speed and then determined as the middle symbol. The symbol may be stopped at a position on the effective line. In addition, a symbol other than the symbol determined as the middle symbol (for example, symbols before and after the special symbol, that is, symbols before and after the symbol determined as the middle symbol) may be stopped at a position on the effective line in the turning effect.

  FIG. 36 shows a variation in which the special symbol “change” is produced in the non-reach state, the special symbol “change” is stopped at the position on the active line, and the hold change effect is executed. 36 (a) → FIG. 36 (b) → FIG. 36 (c) → FIG. 36 (d) → FIG. 36 (e) → FIG. 36 (f). Also, the down arrows in FIGS. 36B and 36C indicate that the decorative symbols are being variably displayed. The same applies to FIG.

  (A) of FIG. 36 represents the scene before the change is started (the scene where the final stop symbol (left symbol “4”, middle symbol “2”, right symbol “3”) is displayed). . (B) of FIG. 36 represents the scene before a fluctuation | variation is started and the left symbol is stopped. (C) of FIG. 36 represents the scene which became the non-reach state (left symbol "7", right symbol "9"). In (d), (e), and (f) of FIG. 36, in the non-reach state, a special symbol “change” is executed whether or not the special symbol “change” stops at a position on the effective line, and the special symbol “change” is valid. It represents a change that stops at a position on the line and the hold change effect is executed. 36 (e) and 36 (f) show that the display mode of one of the two first hold displays, the first hold display (the first hold display on the right side to be digested first) is the special symbol “change”. After stopping at a position on the effective line, this indicates that the display mode has changed from one display mode (illustrated by white circles) to another display mode (illustrated by shaded circles in the diagram). The special symbol “change” is displayed next to the symbol “7” (for example, displayed between the symbol “7” and the symbol “8” or displayed in place of the symbol “8”).

  Note that when the special symbol “change” stops at a position on the active line, the hold action effect may be executed in addition to the hold change effect. 36 (e) and 36 (f) show a holding action effect (illustrated by lightning bolts extending from the special symbol “change” to the shaded circle) after the special symbol “change” stops at the position on the active line. It also indicates that it will be executed.

  Note that after the special symbol “change” stops at the position on the active line and the hold display changes (after (f) in FIG. 36), the special symbol “change” is displayed at the position on the active line and the next The change may be started, or the next change may be started after a symbol other than the special symbol “change” is displayed at a position on the active line.

  A method of displaying symbols other than the special symbol “change” at positions on the effective line after the special symbol “change” stops at the position on the effective line and the hold display changes will be described.

  When the special symbol “change” inserted between two decorative symbols stops at a position on the active line, after the hold display changes, the middle symbol is moved by several frames (for example, one frame) to change the special symbol “change”. Other symbols may be displayed at positions on the active line. For example, when the special symbol “change” inserted between the symbols “7” and “8” stops at a position on the active line, the middle symbol is moved by one frame after the hold display is changed. "May be displayed at a position on the active line.

  When a special symbol that has been variably displayed by replacing a certain symbol stops at a position where the special symbol “change” is on the active line, the special symbol is moved by moving the middle symbol several frames (for example, one frame) after the hold display changes. A symbol other than “change” may be displayed at a position on the active line. For example, when the special symbol “change” variably displayed instead of the symbol “8” stops at a position on the effective line, the symbol “9” is activated by moving the middle symbol one frame after the hold display changes. You may display on the position on a line.

  In addition, when a special symbol “change” that is variably displayed by being replaced with a certain symbol (variably displayed on the front of the replacement symbol) stops at a position on the active line, after the change of the hold display, The special symbol “change” on the front side may be deleted and symbols other than the special symbol “change” may be displayed at positions on the active line. For example, if the special symbol “change” that is variably displayed over the front of the symbol “8” stops at a position on the active line, the special symbol “change” on the front is faded out after the hold display changes. (The transmittance of the special symbol “change” is gradually changed to 100%), and the symbol “8” on the back surface may be displayed at a position on the effective line. The manner in which the symbols on the back are displayed is not limited to the manner in which the special symbol “change” on the front fades out. For example, the special pattern “change” on the front surface may be peeled off like paper, burnt, melted, or collapsed like a wall or destroyed.

  In addition, when a special symbol “change” that has been variably displayed (variable display by changing the display content of the replacement symbol to the display content of the special symbol) is replaced with a certain symbol and stopped at a position on the active line, it is displayed on hold. After the change, the display content of the special symbol may be returned to the display content of the replacement symbol, and the symbols other than the special symbol “change” may be displayed at the position on the effective line. For example, the special symbol “change” which is variably displayed by changing the display content of the symbol “8” (for example, the character “8”, etc.) to the display content of the special symbol “re” (for example, the character “re”, etc.) is effective. When stopping at a position on the line, after the hold display is changed, the display content of the special symbol “Re” is gradually changed to the display content of the symbol “8”, and the position on the active line is changed to the symbol “8”. May be displayed.

  Whether or not to execute the hold change effect or the hold action effect may be determined, for example, at the time of starting winning (for example, the winning effect determining process in FIG. 21). That is, whether or not to stop the special symbol “change” at a position on the active line is determined based on whether or not the hold display determined to change the display mode is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. May be.

  Further, there may be a case where the display mode of the hold display changes and a case where it does not change when the hold change symbol (special symbol “change”) stops at a position on the active line. That is, when the reserved change symbol (special symbol “change”) is stopped at the position on the active line, as shown in FIG. 36, the hold action effect and the hold change effect are executed, and the hold action effect is not executed. There may be a case where a hold change effect is executed, a case where a hold action effect effect is executed, and a case where a hold action effect, a hold change effect, and a hold action effect effect are not executed. Accordingly, it is possible to enhance the interest when the reserved change symbol (special symbol “change”) stops at a position on the active line.

  Further, when the active display change symbol stops at a position on the effective line, there may be a case where the display mode of the active display or the active display frame changes or a case where it does not change. In other words, when the active display change design stops at a position on the active line, both the active display effect and the active display change effect are executed, and the active display change effect is executed without executing the active display effect. In addition, there may be a case where the active display action gaze effect is executed and a case where neither the active display action effect, the active display change effect, nor the active display action gaze effect is executed. Thereby, the interest when the active display change symbol stops at the position on the effective line can be enhanced.

  The active display change symbol and the pending change symbol may be the same (same) display mode (for example, the special symbol “change”). In other words, when the special symbol “change” stops at a position on the active line, when the hold action effect and the hold change effect are executed, and when the hold change effect is executed without executing the hold action effect , When executing the hold action effect effect, when executing the active display effect effect and the active display change effect, executing the active display effect effect without executing the active display effect effect, and the active display effect effect. There may be a case where an effect is executed and a case where none of the effects described above are executed.

  Similar to the active display change symbol and the hold change symbol, the other two or more special symbols may have a common display mode. As an example, the pseudo continuous chance symbol and the pending change symbol may have a common display mode (for example, a special symbol “opportunity”). In other words, when the special symbol “opportunity” stops at a position on the active line, when the effects related to the change of the hold display (hold change effect, hold action effect, hold action effect effect) are executed, and the variable display There may be a case where an effect related to (a pseudo-continuous effect) is executed.

  Although the embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the special symbol is displayed depending on which decorative symbol is inserted between the decorative symbols. The rate of stopping at a position on the active line is different. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line varies depending on which decorative symbol is variably displayed. Hereinafter, it demonstrates using a specific example that a ratio differs about the case where a special symbol is inserted.

(In case of non-reach)
When entering the non-reach state, as shown in FIG. 26, the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol depending on whether it is “no quasi-continuous variation (with pseudo-gase)” or “with quasi-continuous variation”. Is different. “Pseudo continuous variation present” is a variation where the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line, and “No pseudo continuous variation (with pseudo gusset)” is a variation where the special symbol does not stop at the position on the effective line. FIG. 26 shows that the determination ratio of the insertion position of the special symbol differs depending on whether the special symbol stops at a position on the effective line or not. For example, when the special symbol does not stop at the position on the effective line and “pseudo continuous fluctuation is not present (with pseudo gusset)”, the ratio at which the special symbol insertion position is determined between “1” and “2” Is 24 (%), and the ratio determined between “7” and “8” is 2 (%), whereas the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line When the position of the special symbol is set, the ratio determined between “1” and “2” is 3 (%), and the ratio determined between “7” and “8” is 25 (% ).

  In other words, when the special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2”, the special symbol stops at a position on the effective line compared to when it is inserted between “7” and “8”. When the special symbol is inserted between “7” and “8”, the special symbol is located at the position on the effective line compared to when it is inserted between “1” and “2”. The rate of stopping is high. According to FIG. 26, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line is that the insertion position of the special symbol is between “7” and “8”> between “6” and “7”> “3”. Between "4" and "4"> "5" and "6"> "2" and "3", "4" and "5"> "9" and "1", "1" And “2”, and “8” and “9”.

(In the reach state)
In the reach state, as shown in FIG. 24A, the determination ratio of the reach combination (reach symbol) differs depending on whether it is “reach (losing)” or “big hit”. For example, when reaching “reach (losing)”, the ratio determined to reach state (reach symbol) of “1” is 15 (%), and the ratio determined to reach state (reach symbol) of “7” is When it is 2 (%), when it is “big hit”, the ratio determined to reach state (reach symbol) of “1” is 7 (%), reach state of “7” (reach symbol) ) Is 30 (%).

  In other words, when the reach state is “1”, the ratio of “reach (loss)” is higher than when the reach state is “7”, and when the reach state is “7” Compared to the reach state, the ratio of “big hit” is higher. According to FIG. 24A, the ratio of “big hit” is “reach state of“ 7 ”> reach state of“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”>“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ” , “8”, “9” reach state.

  Moreover, according to FIG. 27, the insertion position of the special symbol differs depending on which reach state is reached. For example, when the reach state is “1”, as shown in FIG. 27A, a special symbol before and after “1” (between “9” and “1” and between “1” and “2”). The insertion position of is determined. Further, for example, when the reach state is “7”, as shown in FIG. 27C, before and after “7” (between “6” and “7”, between “7” and “8”). The insertion position of the special symbol is determined. Therefore, when the special symbol is inserted before and after “1”, the ratio of “reach” is higher than when the special symbol is inserted before and after “7”. When the special symbol is inserted into the “1”, the ratio of “big hit” is higher than when the special symbol is inserted before and after “1”. In other words, the ratio of “big hit” or “reach” is different depending on the insertion position of the special symbol.

  Further, according to FIGS. 16 and 18, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line is higher than that when the “big hit” is “reach (losing)”. Is getting higher. That is, depending on whether it is “big hit” or “reach (losing)”, the ratio of the special symbol stopping at the position on the effective line when the special symbol is variably displayed is different. This will be specifically described below.

  There are two fluctuation patterns “PB4-2” and “PB5-2” for “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)” in the case of “big hit”. The rate at which the fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is determined when “big hit” is determined is the change rate (40 (%)) of the fluctuation category “PB4” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (20 (%)) of the pattern “PB4-2” and is 8 (%). Further, the rate at which the variation pattern “PB5-2” is determined when “big hit” is determined is the rate (40 (%)) of the variation category “PB5” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (10 (%)) of the fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” of 4 (%). Therefore, the ratio of “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)” when “big hit” is 12 (%).

  On the other hand, there are three variation patterns “PB3-2”, “PB4-3”, and “PB5-3” of “pseudo continuous variation present” when “big hit” is achieved. The rate at which the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is determined when “big hit” is determined is the rate of change (20 (%)) of the fluctuation category “PB3” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (40 (%)) of the pattern “PB3-2” and is 8 (%). In addition, the rate at which the variation pattern “PB4-3” is determined when “big hit” is determined is the rate determined for the variation category “PB4” (40 (%)) in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determined ratio (60 (%)) of the fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” of 24 (%). Further, the rate at which the variation pattern “PB5-3” is determined when “big hit” is determined is the rate of determination (40 (%)) of the variation category “PB5” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (80 (%)) of the fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” of 32 (%). Accordingly, the ratio of “pseudo continuous fluctuation present” when “big hit” is 64 (%). From the above, when the special symbol is variably displayed when it is “big hit”, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line is 64 ÷ (12 + 64) = about 84 (%).

  As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the determination ratio of the variation pattern when “losing” depends on the number of reserved memories. Therefore, the special symbol is variably displayed when “reach (losing)” is taken as an example when the number of reserved storage is “1” (when the variation category is determined by C-TBL1 in FIG. 16A). In such a case, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line is calculated. There are two fluctuation patterns “PA4-2” and “PA5-2” of “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)” when “reach (losing)”. The rate at which the variation pattern “PA4-2” is determined is the same as the rate (2 (%)) of the variation category “PA4” in FIG. 16A and the variation pattern “PA4-2” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (10 (%)) and is 0.2 (%). The rate at which the variation pattern “PA5-2” is determined is the same as the rate (1 (%)) of the variation category “PA5” in FIG. 16A, but the variation pattern “PA5-2” in FIG. ”Is multiplied by the determination ratio (10 (%)), and is 0.1 (%). Therefore, the ratio of “no quasi-continuous fluctuation (with pseudo gasses)” when “reach (loss)” is 0.3 (%).

  On the other hand, there are three variation patterns “PA3-2”, “PA4-3”, and “PA5-3” with “pseudo continuous variation present” when “reach (loss)” is set. The rate at which the variation pattern “PA3-2” is determined is the same as the rate (27 (%)) of the variation category “PA3” in FIG. 16A and the variation pattern “PA3-2” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (3 (%)) and is 0.81 (%). The rate at which the variation pattern “PA4-3” is determined is the same as the rate (2 (%)) of the variation category “PA4” in FIG. 16A, but the variation pattern “PA4-3” in FIG. ”Is multiplied by the determination ratio (5 (%)), and is 0.1 (%). The rate at which the variation pattern “PA5-3” is determined is the same as the rate (1 (%)) of the variation category “PA5” in FIG. 16A and the variation pattern “PA5-3” in FIG. It is calculated by multiplying the determination ratio (5 (%)) and is 0.05 (%). Therefore, the ratio of “pseudo continuous fluctuation present” when “reach (losing)” is 0.96 (%). From the above, when the “reach (losing)” is selected and the special symbol is variably displayed, the ratio that the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line is 0.96 ÷ (0.3 + 0.96) = about 76 (%).

  When the number of reserved memories is “2” or “3” (when the variation category is determined by C-TBL2 in FIG. 16B), the special symbol is variably displayed when “reach” is lost. When the ratio of the special symbol to stop at the position on the effective line is calculated in the same manner, it is about 56%. Similarly, in the case where the reserved storage number is “4” (when the variation category is determined by C-TBL3 in FIG. 16C), it is approximately 56%.

  As described above, the ratio of “big hit” or “reach (losing)” differs depending on the insertion position of the special symbol, and “big hit” or “reach (losing)” Depending on whether the special symbol is variably displayed, the ratio of the special symbol stopping at the position on the effective line is different. Therefore, it can be seen that the ratio of the special symbol stopping at the position on the effective line is different when the special symbol is variably displayed according to the insertion position of the special symbol.

  Hereinafter, a special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2” and a special symbol is inserted between “7” and “8” in consideration of the big hit probability (1/65536) and the like. Make a comparison with the case. It is assumed that the number of reserved memories is 1 (C-TBL1 in FIG. 16A is used in calculating the value in the case of a loss).

The ratio of the special symbol inserted between “1” and “2” and the special symbol stopping at the position on the effective line (the ratio of the pseudo-continuous) is the following ratios (1a) to (13a): Calculated in total.
(1a) A ratio in which a special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1” and the normal reach (losing) is quasi-continuous variation (PA3-2) (2a) a special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1”, and a super Ratio (3a) of reach α (losing) with pseudo-continuous variation present (PA4-3) A special symbol is inserted after reach symbol “1”, and super-reach β (lost) has pseudo-continuous variation (PA5-3) Ratio (4a) The special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1”, and the special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1”. The ratio (6a) of the reach of the super reach α (big hit) (PB4-3) (6a) The special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1”, and the super reach β (big hit) has the pseudo continuous variation (PB5 -3 Ratio (7a) The special symbol is inserted before the reach symbol “2”, and the ratio (8a) The special symbol is set before the reach symbol “2”. Is inserted, and the ratio (9a) where the reach of the super-reach α (losing) becomes pseudo-variable (PA4-3) (9a) The special symbol is inserted before the reach symbol “2”, and the pseudo-reliable fluctuation of the super-reach β (losing) Proportion (10a) of reaching (PA5-3) A special symbol is inserted before reach symbol “2”, and a proportion (11a) of reaching symbol “2” that results in normal reach (big hit) pseudo-continuous variation presence (PB3-2) The special symbol is inserted in front of ”, and the ratio (12a) where the super-reach α (big hit) has pseudo-continuous variation (PB4-3) (12a) The special symbol is inserted in front of the reach symbol“ 2 ”, and the super-reach β ( Pseudo-continuous change Yes proportion of special symbols are inserted between a ratio of the (PB5-3) (13a) pseudo continuous non Reach (loss) (PA2-4) with a "1", "2"

  For example, the ratio of (1a) is a ratio (65535/65536) that results in a loss, a ratio (0.27 × 0.03) in which the variation pattern “PA3-2” is determined, and a reach (loss). Sometimes the reach position of “1” is determined (0.15), and the position of the special symbol is determined between “1” and “2” in the reach state of “1” (with quasi-variable variation) It is calculated by multiplying the ratio (0.6).

  In addition, the ratio of (4a) above is the ratio of the big hit (1/65536), the ratio (0.2 × 0.4) at which the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is determined, and the “big hit” The insertion position of the special symbol is determined between “1” and “2” in the ratio (0.07) in which the reach state of “1” is determined in (1) and “1” in the reach state (with pseudo continuous fluctuation) Is calculated by multiplying by the ratio (0.6).

  Further, when the ratio of (12a) is the ratio of the big hit (1/65536), the ratio (0.4 × 0.8) at which the fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is determined, and the “big hit” The insertion position of the special symbol is determined between “1” and “2” in the ratio (0.07) in which the reach state of “2” is determined in (2), and in the reach state of “2” (with pseudo-variable variation). It is calculated by multiplying by the ratio (0.4).

  Further, the ratio of (13a) above is the ratio of loss (65535/65536), the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern “PA2-4” (0.7 × 0.01), and the presence of pseudo-continuous fluctuation. Is multiplied by a ratio (0.03) at which the insertion position of the special symbol is determined between “1” and “2”.

  From the above, the ratio that the special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2” and the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line (the total of the ratios (1a) to (13a) above) is about 0. .165 (%).

The ratio of the special symbol inserted between “1” and “2” and the special symbol not stopping at the position on the effective line (the ratio of becoming a pseudo gusset) is the following ratios (1b) to (9b): Calculated in total. (1b) A ratio in which a special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1” and becomes a pseudo gasse (PA4-2) of super reach α (losing) (2b) a special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1”, Ratio (3b) of reach β (losing) to become pseudo gasses (PA5-2) Ratio of special symbol inserted after reach symbol “1” to become pseudo gasses (PB4-2) of super reach α (big hit) ( 4b) The ratio that the special symbol is inserted after the reach symbol “1” and becomes the pseudo reach (PB5-2) of the super reach β (big hit) (5b) The special symbol is inserted before the reach symbol “2”, and the super Proportion of reach α (losing) pseudo gasses (PA4-2) (6b) Proportion of a special symbol inserted in front of reach symbol “2” to become pseudo reach (PA5-2) of super reach β (losing) (7b) The special symbol is inserted in front of the symbol “2” and the ratio of the super reach α (big hit) becomes the pseudo gasse (PB4-2) (8b) The special symbol is inserted in front of the reach symbol “2”, and the super reach Proportion (9b) of non-reach (losing) pseudo gasses (PA2-3) that becomes pseudo gasses (PB5-2) of β (big hit), and a special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2” Percentage

  For example, the ratio of (1b) is a ratio (65535/65536) that causes a loss, a ratio (0.02 × 0.1) in which the variation pattern “PA4-2” is determined, and a reach (lost). A special symbol between “1” and “2” when the reach state of “1” is sometimes determined (0.15) and the reach state of “1” (no pseudo continuous fluctuation (with pseudo-gase)) It is calculated by multiplying by the ratio (0.6) at which the insertion position is determined.

  In addition, the ratio of (9b) includes the ratio of loss (65535/65536), the ratio of determining the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” (0.7 × 0.01), no pseudo-continuous fluctuation (pseudo). Is calculated by multiplying the ratio (0.24) by which the insertion position of the special symbol is determined between “1” and “2”.

  From the above, the ratio that the special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2” and the special symbol does not stop at the position on the effective line (the total of the ratios (1b) to (9b) above) is about 0. .213 (%).

  From the above, the ratio that the special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2” and the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line, and the special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2”. From the ratio of not stopping at the position on the effective line, when the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line when the special symbol is inserted between “1” and “2” is obtained, 0.00165 / From (0.00165 + 0.00213), it is about 44%. Similarly, the ratio that the special symbol is inserted between “7” and “8” and the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line, and the special symbol is inserted between “7” and “8”. From the percentage that does not stop at the position on the effective line, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line when the special symbol is inserted between “7” and “8” is about 87%. Become.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the above embodiment is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative patterns “1” to “9”). Etc.) in a predetermined order (for example, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “8” → “9” → “1” → “ 2) → “3” → “4” → ... etc.) and variable display means (for example, variable display effect processing in step S172 for variably displaying decorative symbols on the image display device 5) and effects Production execution means (for example, production processing during variable display in step S172 of performing production together with variable display, etc.) for executing (for example, various productions that enhance the player's interest such as suggesting the possibility of a big hit) And the effect execution means includes special identification information (for example, special Special effects (for example, pseudo-continuous effects, hold-change effects, etc.) are executed when a symbol "Re" or special symbol "Change" is displayed at a specific display position (for example, a position on the active line). The special identification information has a specific display position depending on which identification information is inserted when the variable display means variably displays a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order. The ratio displayed in is different. For example, when the special symbol is inserted between the decorative symbol “1” and the decorative symbol “2”, the ratio that the special symbol stops at the position on the active line, the decorative symbol “7”, and the decorative symbol “8”. This is different from the rate at which the special symbol stops at a position on the effective line when a special symbol is inserted between the two.

  According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to displaying the aspect containing a special symbol can be raised.

  The gaming machine according to the above embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game, and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “1” to “9” decorative symbols). Etc.) in a predetermined order (for example, “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “7” → “8” → “9” → “1” → “ 2) → “3” → “4” → ... etc.) and variable display means (for example, variable display effect processing in step S172 for variably displaying decorative symbols on the image display device 5) and effects Production execution means (for example, production processing during variable display in step S172 of performing production together with variable display, etc.) for executing (for example, various productions that enhance the player's interest such as suggesting the possibility of a big hit) And the effect execution means includes special identification information (for example, special Special effects (for example, pseudo-continuous effects, hold-change effects, etc.) are executed when a symbol "Re" or special symbol "Change" is displayed at a specific display position (for example, a position on the active line). The special identification information is displayed at a specific display position depending on which identification information is variably displayed when the variable display means variably displays a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order. The rate of being different. For example, in the non-reach state, as shown in FIG. 29, the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the decorative symbol “1”, and the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the decorative symbol “8”. Sometimes, the rate at which special symbols are displayed at specific display positions is different. Further, in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 30, when the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the symbol before the reach symbol, the special symbol is variably displayed instead of the symbol after the reach symbol. The ratio at which the special symbol is displayed at a specific display position is different from that at the time of display. In addition, as described above, in order to variably display a special symbol instead of a certain decorative symbol, the display of the symbol to be replaced or the display content (image) of the symbol to be replaced is displayed as a special symbol. A mode of changing the content (image) is also included.

  According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to displaying the aspect containing a special symbol can be raised.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment stores a hold information for variable display of identification information that has not yet been started (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, A reception command buffer 194A for the first start prize, a reception command buffer 194B for the second start prize, a first prefetch notice buffer 194C, a second prefetch notice buffer 194D, etc.), and the special effect is stored in the holding storage means. In the variable display based on the stored hold information, when the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position, the variable information display based on the hold information is performed again. Production). 34 and 35 show an example in which a pseudo-continuous effect is executed as a special effect when the special symbol “RE” stops at a position on the active line.

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment stores a hold information for variable display of identification information that has not yet been started (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, The first start winning reception command buffer 194A, the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B, the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, etc.), and the hold information stored in the hold storage means Pre-determining means for determining whether or not the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result based on the determination before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is started (for example, the random number determination process at the time of winning, etc. in FIG. 14) ), And the special effect includes a variable display corresponding to the hold information that is the target of the determination by the prior determination unit based on the determination result of the prior determination unit. Prediction effect suggesting whether there is the pending information to be specific display result to the hold memory means in the variable display that is performed prior to the row (e.g., pending change effect) it is. FIG. 36 shows an example in which the hold change effect is executed as the special effect when the special symbol “change” stops at the position on the active line.

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the execution of the notice effect can be enhanced.

  In the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment, the special identification information may be displayed at a specific display position after the display mode of the identification information is changed to the reach mode (for example, as shown in FIG. After reaching the “7” reach state, the special symbol “re” may be displayed at a position on the active line ((c) in FIG. 35, (e) in FIG. 35). Inserted between the identification information that constitutes the reach state and the identification information that is variably displayed in the predetermined order before the identification information that constitutes the reach state, or constitutes the reach state The identification information may be variably displayed instead of the identification information variably displayed one time before the identification information in the predetermined order.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to expect whether or not the special effect is executed as well as whether or not to win.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, the special identification information includes identification information that constitutes a reach state, and identification information that is variably displayed after the identification information that constitutes the reach state in the predetermined order. It may be inserted in between, or may be variably displayed in place of the identification information that is variably displayed after the identification information constituting the reach state in the predetermined order. In FIG. 35, after the reach state of “7” is reached, the special symbol “re” is one in a predetermined order than “7” constituting the reach state and “7” constituting the reach state. This shows an example of being inserted between “8” that is variably displayed later.

  In the gaming machine according to the above embodiment, when a special symbol is displayed before the reach symbol (for example, when the special symbol “re” is displayed before “7” when the reach state is “7”). In addition, there is a case where a special symbol is displayed after one reach symbol (for example, when a special symbol “re” is displayed after “7” when the reach state is “7”) (FIG. 27). , FIG. 30), that is, since there are two insertion positions and replacement positions for a certain reach symbol, the interest can be enhanced. When a special symbol is displayed immediately before the reach symbol, the special symbol is displayed on the active line before the reach symbol is stopped at the position on the active line (whether or not it is a hit). The expectation of whether or not to stop at the position (whether or not the special effect is executed) can be given. On the other hand, when a special symbol is displayed after one reach symbol, the reach symbol is valid before the special symbol stops at the position on the effective line (whether the special effect is executed). The expectation of whether to stop at a position on the line (whether or not to win) can be given.

  In the above embodiment, when the non-reach state is entered, as shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 29, the special symbol is changed depending on whether the pseudo continuous variation is not present (with pseudo-gase) or the pseudo continuous variation is present. When the position (insertion position, replacement position) is determined and the reach state is reached, as shown in FIGS. 27 and 30, whether pseudo continuous fluctuation is present (pseudo gusset is present) or pseudo continuous fluctuation is present. In addition, the position of the special symbol is determined according to which symbol is in the reach state, but the method for determining the position of the special symbol is not limited to this. For example, as in the non-reach state, the position of the special symbol is determined according to whether the pseudo continuous fluctuation is not present (with pseudo gusset) or the pseudo continuous fluctuation is present (that is, The position of the special symbol may be determined in common even if it is a reach symbol. According to this, processing can be simplified. In addition, what is necessary is just to shift a replacement symbol back and forth when the replacement symbol with a special symbol turns into a reach symbol. For example, if the replacement symbol for the special symbol is “7”, which is the reach symbol, when the reach state is “7”, the replacement symbol is “6” (or “8”). That's fine.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is variably displayed, and when it is determined that the special symbol is variably displayed, the position (insertion position, replacement position) of the special symbol is determined. Whether or not to variably display the special symbol and the position (insertion position, replacement position) of the special symbol may be determined collectively. That is, for example, the numerical value for comparing the presence / absence and position of the special symbol with the random number for determining the special symbol is not variable, the special symbol is variable, and the special symbol is variable (between “1” and “2”). , With special symbol variable display (between "2" and "3"), with special symbol variable display (between "3" and "4"), ... with special symbol variable display ("9") (Between “1”) may be assigned at a predetermined rate. According to this, processing can be simplified.

  Note that when a special symbol is inserted between decorative symbols (or when it is replaced with a decorative symbol), the special symbol may be variably displayed from the start of change (at the time when it fluctuates at high speed), or the start of the stuttering effect The display may be variably displayed from the time (when it starts to change slowly). For example, by variably displaying a special symbol from the start of the roaring effect, it can be noted whether the roaring effect is executed.

  In addition, when inserting a special symbol between decorative symbols (or when replacing with a decorative symbol), it is not necessary to perform the roaring effect. For example, there may be a case where the roaring effect is executed and a case where it is not executed. In addition to which position the special symbol is inserted (or in addition to which symbol is variably displayed), the special symbol is activated depending on whether or not the roaring effect is executed. The rate of stopping at the upper position may be varied.

  In FIG. 5, the slip effect is exemplified only for the variation pattern “PA2-2”. However, as described above, the slip effect may also be executed for other variation patterns. For example, variation patterns “PA2-3”, “PA2-4”, “PA3-2”, “PA4-2”, “PA4-3”, “PA5-2”, “PA5-3”, “PB3-2” ”,“ PB4-2 ”,“ PB4-3 ”,“ PB5-2 ”,“ PB5-3 ”, etc. In other words, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol may be variably displayed after the slip effect is executed. Also, when the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is variably displayed after the slip effect is executed, and when the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is variably displayed without executing the slip effect, the pseudo-continuous chance symbol is placed at a position on the effective line. The ratio of temporary stop display may be varied. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention to whether there exists slip.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the pseudo | simulation continuous effect whose pseudo | simulation continuous frequency | count is 1 time, you may perform the pseudo | simulation continuous effect whose pseudo continuous frequency is 2 times or more. For example, in order to indicate whether or not the pseudo train continues, the first pseudo train (initial variable display to the first temporary stop display), the second pseudo train (first variable display to the second variable display) In the temporary stop display), the special symbol insertion position (or replacement position) may be varied. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention to the position of a special symbol regarding whether a continuation continues. In the non-reach fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous effect is executed with the number of pseudo-continuous times being two times or more, it is preferable to execute the special symbol “re” in the non-reach state.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the example which stops in order of a left symbol-> right symbol-> middle symbol, the stop order of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol is not limited to this. For example, it may be stopped in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol, or the middle symbol may be stopped before the left symbol or the right symbol. Also, two of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) may be simultaneously stopped first, and the remaining symbols (for example, the middle symbol) may be subsequently stopped. The special symbol may be variably displayed as a symbol that stops last, or may be variably displayed as a symbol other than the symbol that stops last. For example, when stopping in the order of left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol as in the above embodiment, it may be variably displayed as the left symbol or right symbol, or when stopping in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol In FIG. 5, the left symbol and the middle symbol may be variably displayed.

  Depending on whether the special symbol is variably displayed as a left symbol, a middle symbol, or a right symbol, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at a position on the effective line may be varied. Also, depending on how many middle symbols (or left symbols and right symbols) that variably display special symbols stop, the ratio at which the special symbols stop at the position on the active line may vary. Good. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a stop order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, there are an aspect in which the left symbol → the right symbol → the middle symbol is stopped in this order, and an aspect in which the left symbol → the middle symbol → the right symbol is stopped in this order. In some cases, even if other conditions (for example, reach design, insertion position, etc.) are the same, a special symbol is inserted in the last stop symbol (middle symbol) in the order of stop of left symbol-> right symbol-> middle symbol If the special symbol is inserted into the second stop symbol (right symbol) in the order of stop of the left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol, and the last symbol in the order of stop of the left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol When a special symbol is inserted in the stop symbol (right symbol) and when a special symbol is inserted in the second stop symbol (middle symbol) in the order of stop of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol The rate at which the design stops at a position on the active line varies. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, as described in FIGS. 28, 33 to 36, etc., the decorative symbols are variably displayed vertically from the upper side to the lower side of the image display device 5. The display mode of variable display is not limited to this. For example, the image display device 5 may be variably displayed horizontally from the right side to the left side, or may be variably displayed so as to come from the back side to the near side of the image display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a so-called ST machine, but may not be an ST machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with a non-probability variable big hit in addition to the probable big hit regardless of whether or not it is an ST machine. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the probability variation big hit and the non-probability big hit are provided, for example, when the odd variation big hit, the odd number symbols (for example, the symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” ”,“ 9 ”, etc.), and when it is a non-probable big hit, it may be an even number of symbols (for example,“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 8 ”, etc.). In the pachinko machine 1, if the odd symbol is a odd odd jackpot and the even symbol is a non-probable jackpot, the special symbol is before (after) the odd symbol corresponding to the odd jackpot. Depending on whether it is inserted before or after the even symbol corresponding to the non-probable big hit, or it is variably displayed instead of the odd symbol corresponding to the probable big hit, Depending on whether it is variably displayed instead of the corresponding even number symbol, the ratio at which the special symbol stops at a position on the effective line may be varied.

  The special effect is executed based on the result of determining whether or not a value advantageous for the player (for example, big hit, probability change, time saving, etc.) is given (whether or not an advantageous value is given). Or an effect irrelevant to the advantageous value (an effect executed without being based on the determination result of whether or not the advantageous value is given). An effect unrelated to the advantageous value may be, for example, an effect of playing a special video or music, or giving information (for example, a ticket or the like) that enables selection of the special video or music. For example, it may be an effect to turn on a flag indicating that selection is possible, or information necessary for downloading a special video or music to a player's mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal). An effect of displaying (for example, a two-dimensional code) on the image display device 5 may be used.

  In the above embodiment, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B is stored. Although an example of preferentially digesting has been described, the retained data is digested from the data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151S and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B in the order of winning order. Alternatively, a distribution device may be provided, and the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be alternately awarded to digest the pending data in the order of winning.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the number of rounds is made into two types, 8 rounds and 16 rounds, three or more types of rounds may be sufficient. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous, Although the example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be 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.

  Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

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

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosing game machine that encloses a game medium such as a ball and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Also, in each of the above embodiments, there is a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game based on the fact that there are a probable big hit and a normal big hit as the big hit type, and that the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. However, it is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in each of the above embodiments can be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In each of the above embodiments, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to a plurality of types according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a medal is inserted and a predetermined bet number is set. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order (for example, a liquid crystal display unit or a sub liquid crystal display provided in the slot machine). Means for variably displaying symbols and the like on the part), and an effect execution means for executing an effect (for example, an effect that suggests or informs the establishment of a role or the grant of a privilege, etc.), When special identification information is displayed at a specific display position, a special effect (for example, an effect of pushing order navigation, an effect of instructing to press a specific symbol, a bonus, etc. (for example, a big bonus, a regular bonus, an ART, AT) Notification effect of winning, additional effect of the number of games and remaining number of games in ART, special zone (for example, high probability zone of bonus winning etc., additional special zone) The special identification information is any identification when the variable display means variably displays a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order. Depending on whether it is inserted between the information and the identification information, the ratio displayed at a specific display position may be different. The special identification information is displayed at a specific display position depending on which identification information is variably displayed when the variable display means variably displays a plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order. The displayed ratio may be different.

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

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

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Claims (4)

A gaming machine capable of performing a game, and the variable display means for variable display multiple types of identification information,
Production execution means for performing the production,
The effect execution means executes the special effect when the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position ,
In variable display prior Symbol variable display means a plurality of types of identification information that I, depending on whether the specific symbol between any of the identification information and the identification information is inserted, the special identification to a specific display position A gaming machine characterized in that the rate at which information is displayed is different. A gaming machine capable of playing a game ,
And a variable display means for variable display a multi several types of identification information,
Production execution means for performing the production,
The effect execution means executes the special effect when the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position ,
In variable display of identification information of a plurality of types that by the prior SL variable display means, depending on whether the special identification information is variably displayed in place of any of the identification information, said specific symbol to a specific display position A gaming machine characterized in that the displayed ratio is different. A holding storage means for storing holding information for variable display of identification information that has not yet been started;
When the special identification information is displayed at a specific display position in the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means, the special effect is again displayed as the variable display based on the hold information. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is an effect of executing variable display. Hold storage means for storing hold information for variable display of identification information that has not yet been started;
Pre-determination means for determining whether or not the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means before the variable display corresponding to the hold information is started. Prepared,
The special effect is based on the determination result of the prior determination unit, and the hold is performed in the variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold information subjected to the determination by the prior determination unit is executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it is a notice effect that suggests whether or not there is the hold information as a specific display result in the storage means. .

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