JP6082181B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, includes a variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving a display result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived.

  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 paid out to players. Furthermore, 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 condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, a variation display of a decoration symbol is executed, a decoration symbol is temporarily stopped and a sudden jackpot derivation effect which is substantially the same effect as a sudden probability variation derivation effect is executed, and after the result is displayed, a big hit Some start control to the gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-288746 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it can be determined whether the big win game state or the probable small hit control state is controlled by looking at the open / close state of the big prize opening / closing device. There was a risk that the expectation could not be maintained.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the game machine which maintains a player's expectation.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A variable display is performed and the display result is derived, and when a specific display result predetermined as the display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a definitive decorative symbol of a big hit combination) is derived, the specification that is advantageous to the player A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a state (a specific gaming state) (for example, a big hit gaming state),
A variable winning device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) that can be changed between a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is more advantageous than the first state;
On the condition that a predetermined display result including the specific display result is derived, variable winning control means (for example, steps S114 to S116) that performs control to change the variable winning device from the first state to the second state. CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S118 and S119),
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect after the predetermined display result is derived (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S172 to S177);
A value providing means for giving a predetermined value (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S117 or S120);
Change mode determining means for determining a change mode of the variable winning device;
A variable display pattern capable of selecting a variable display time corresponding to the content of the specific effect to be executed by selecting one of a plurality of types of variable display times according to the determined change mode. A selection means;
With
The specific state is a state in which a game medium can be won in the variable winning device in the second state,
The timing at which the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state during execution of the specific effect varies depending on the value to be given,
It is characterized by that .

According to such a configuration, depending on the value to be given, since the variable winning device in the execution of the specific effect coming timing that is varied in a second state different from the first state, the Yu technique's Expectation can be maintained.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Pre-decision means for deciding whether to control to the specific gaming state and the type of the specific gaming state before the display result of the identification information is derived (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the special symbol normal processing in step S110) Etc.)
The value giving means gives the value according to the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determination means,
The effect mode of the specific effect at the timing when the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state by the variable winning control means is the type of the specific gaming state determined by the prior determination means It may be different depending on.

According to such a configuration, according to the type of the specific gaming state, the specific effect at the timing when the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state is different, so the specific effect ends. Until then, the player's expectation can be maintained.
It should be noted that the value given according to the specific game state is such that there are many game media as prize balls, or that the value is controlled to a specific game state advantageous to the player, such as a high probability state after the end of the specific game state, etc. If it is.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Before the display result of the identification information is derived whether to control to the specific gaming state, the type of the specific gaming state, and whether to control to the special gaming state when not controlling to the specific gaming state Further including a pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the special symbol normal process in step S110),
The value giving means gives the value depending on whether it is decided to control the specific game state of a specific type or the special game state by the prior determination means,
An effect mode of the specific effect at a timing when the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state by the variable winning control means, and the specific determination state of the specific type and the special game state by the prior determination means. It may be made different depending on which of the gaming states is determined to be controlled.

  According to such a configuration, at the timing when the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state, depending on whether the specific type of special game state or the special game state is controlled. Since the effect mode of the specific effect is different, the player's expectation can be maintained until the specific effect ends.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
If it is determined by the pre-determining means to control to the specific game state of the specific type, after returning the variable winning device from the second state to the first state, the game state is changed from the normal state to the variable state. When the display result of the display is controlled to a high probability state with an increased probability of being the specific display result and it is determined to control to the special gaming state, the variable winning device is returned from the second state to the first state. A probability gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S117 or S120) for controlling the variable winning means to the gaming state before changing to the second state;
An effect of controlling to a specific effect state (for example, mode A in which a highly accurate suggestion effect is performed) that is the same effect mode after being controlled to the second type of specific game state and after being controlled to the special game state. State control means (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
With
The effect state control means may be controlled to the specific effect state and not controlled after being controlled to the special game state when not controlled to the specific effect state, The ratio of controlling to the specific effect state differs depending on the game history when it is controlled (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is 31 fluctuations or more from the mode A entry of the small hit opportunity in step S752). If YES, the mode may be shifted to mode A, and if NO, mode N of the normal mode is continued).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to vary the expectation that the variable winning device changes to the third state depending on the type of the specific effect.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Specific effect determining means for determining which one of a plurality of types of specific effects is to be executed at a different ratio depending on the value given by the value giving means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the variation pattern setting process in step S111) ) May be further provided.

  According to such a structure, the expectation with respect to the value provided can be varied depending on the type of the specific effect.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot classification determination table in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an opening | release control pattern, and the opening setting example of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an effect process during small hits. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit effect process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating presentation operation | movement in the image display apparatus in 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a transition of effect mode in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot classification determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern determination table. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the production | presentation operation | movement in the image display apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st mode transfer setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a game history table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd mode transfer setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd mode transfer setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a transition of the production mode by a small hit. It is a figure which shows the example of a screen displayed on an effect display apparatus in the case of a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a transition of effect mode in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a mode transfer determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a background color determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st mode transfer setting process in 3rd Embodiment. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first mode transition setting process according to a third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a suggestion rate improvement state completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd mode transfer setting process in 3rd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]

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

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

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. In this variable display game, the player pays attention to the variable display of decorative symbols by the image display device 5 provided near the center of the game area, and by the first special symbol display device 4A provided on the right side of the game area. The variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B are not often seen.

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

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

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

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

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

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that will be jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is the short-term opening round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is the special opening round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit game state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 wins a big prize During the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses during the first period or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated, By setting the open state, a round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. The normally open big hit gaming state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. In the normal open big hit game state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, is the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the normal big hit game state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in one round in the big hit gaming state (short term open big hit gaming state) as the short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round big winning symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game The variable prize-winning operation is performed twice to change to the first state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the second time period (for example, 0.1 second) in which the upper limit time of the variable winning action (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit gaming state. It becomes. Also, in the short-term open big hit gaming state, the number of round executions becomes a second round number (for example, “1”) smaller than the first round number in the normal open big hit gaming state.

In the special hit round special game state (special open big hit game state), which is controlled after the special open round big hit symbol is derived as a definite special symbol in the special figure game, it is special in the same way as the short-term open big hit game state In the variable winning ball apparatus 7, after the variable winning action for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed twice, the special winning prize is set by closing the big winning opening. Until the ball device 7 is temporarily changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, until a third period (for example, 29.1 seconds) longer than the second period or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By making the grand prize opening in the open state during this period, a round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous for the player is executed. Then, once less than normal opening jackpot gaming state and the variable winning operation number first round of changing to the first state advantageous to winning opening for the player (open) in the special variable winning ball device 7 as well A third round number (for example, “14”) is executed.

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit game state, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is performed twice. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

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

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

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

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

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

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

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

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

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, voice output, lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this embodiment, a notice effect such as “step-up display” such as a display notice is set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the “step-up display” notice effect, during the variable display of the decorative design, for example, an effect display that switches and displays a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5. An effect operation may be performed in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages. In the notice effect of “step-up display”, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without switching. In addition, instead of the effect display for switching the effect image to be displayed, or along with such an effect display, for example, the effect mode is caused by an effect operation in which a movable member for effect is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  The notice effect that can be stepped up is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize slot or the second start prize slot). Is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display, and is also referred to as a step-up notice effect that changes (steps up) the aspect of the notice (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, moving object, etc.) in multiple stages. The In general, the greater the number of stages (number of steps) that change, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Also, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “probable big hit”, a specific reach production is executed, from “non-probable big hit” to “probable big hit” Among the promotion, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the game is controlled to the normally open big hit gaming state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the end, probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

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

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

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In such a case, after the reach effect that becomes the super reach is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (short-term open round big hit) A fixed decorative pattern that is a chance corresponding to the gaming state) is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  When the special open round jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “1” is stopped and displayed as the special symbol for the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol corresponds to the reach state. For example, after a reach effect that is a super reach is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is stopped and displayed.

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

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

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

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. RAM that provides the area (Random
(Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103, and I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

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

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

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

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the small hit variation pattern are included in the hit variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”.

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

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

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

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

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the 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 at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 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, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command 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.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. 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 a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, 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 and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command 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. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify 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 RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number 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 RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the predetermined first special figure storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure storage unit.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103, as reserved data, the number is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 4, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. 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. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. 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. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “251”. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit gaming state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Setting “15 times” to the short-term open big hit gaming state may be performed. 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 special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit As shown, 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 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. In the section, 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. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result 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 unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 6B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

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

  In the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, the big hit for the big hit type of “surprise appearance” and “surprise” depends on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. The assignment of the random number MR2 for type determination is different. That is, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, “82” is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise appearance” among the random value MR2-1 for jackpot type determination, and “83” to When the value in the range of “100” is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise accuracy” and the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, for the jackpot type of “surprise accuracy” and “surprise accuracy” The random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is not assigned. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the jackpot type as “surprise appearance” or “accuracy” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-term open big hit game state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the device 6B, the frequent play of the short-term open big hit gaming state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball is avoided, and the gaming interest is reduced due to the extended game. Can be prevented.

  Note that even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the determined values in a predetermined range different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are the big hit types of “surprise probability” and “surprise”. It may be assigned. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value than the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise probability” or “surprise”. May be. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 5, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the decision values assigned to each of the big hit types of “probability change”, “clash probability”, and “surprise probability” is matched, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the big hit type (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is set to “0”, “probable change” is set to “1”, “probable appearance” is set to “2”, and “surprise accuracy”. If so, it may be “3”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “5” are determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. ”Or“ 7 ”, one of the special symbols indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “collision appearance”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that is the special opening jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), a predetermined big hit fluctuation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S262). . Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change appearance”, or “surprise appearance” (step) S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table is based on the variation pattern determining random value MR3 according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, it is compared with the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern depending on whether the determination result of the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise appearance” or “surprise” The numerical value (decision value) to be assigned is assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern is different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. Further, in this embodiment, when the big hit type is determined to be “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the change pattern for executing the reach effect to be the super reach A among the super reach A and the super reach B is A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that it is determined at a higher rate than the variation pattern that executes the reach effect that becomes the super reach B. On the other hand, when the big hit type is determined to be “surprise appearance” or “accuracy”, the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect for super reach B is the change pattern for executing the reach effect for super reach A. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that it is determined at a higher rate.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern to which the decision value is assigned when the big hit type is “surprise probability” or “surprise probability”. Not assigned. In addition, when the big hit type is “probable appearance”, the decision value is set for the variation pattern to which the decision value is assigned when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” or “surprise change”. Assigned. Furthermore, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision value is set for the variation pattern to which the decision value is assigned when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “clash probability”. Assigned. Thus, when the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state according to the "surprise", the normal open big hit gaming state or special open big hit gaming state is controlled It is possible to determine a different variation pattern. In addition, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state according to the “probable appearance”, it is controlled to the normal open big hit gaming state or the short-term open big hit gaming state. A variation pattern different from the case can be determined.

  In addition, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise appearance”, or “surprise accuracy”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. Depending on which one is used, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the jackpot type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise appearance”, or “surprise accuracy”, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state. Depending on which one is used, the determined value may be assigned to a different variation pattern. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 8 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), an initial predetermined small hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), a predetermined loss variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( Step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is turned on, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the game state being the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

  The loss variation pattern determination table is one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, the determined value is set to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern that executes the reach effect that becomes the super reach A among the super reach A and the super reach B is higher than the variation pattern that executes the reach effect that becomes the super reach B. As determined, a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 8, the usage table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the big hit flag is ON, the table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data shown is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S295). For example, in step S295, a process for clearing the probability variation flag and the time-shortage flag to turn it off, a process for clearing a special-figure variation number counter for counting the number of times the special figure game is executed in the probability variation state and the time-shortage state, etc. It only has to be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S297). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S297; No), the small hit start start waiting time is set (step S298). For example, in the process of step S298, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S298, as in the process of step S293, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S299). Thereafter, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S300). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S301).

  If the small hit flag is off in step S297 (step S297; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S302). . After executing one of the processes in steps S301 and S302, it is determined whether or not to end the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S303). For example, in the process of step S303, the value of the special figure fluctuation number counter (special figure fluctuation number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, and the updated special figure fluctuation number count value is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the special game state end determination value is met. At this time, if it matches the special game state end determination value, the probability variation state or the time reduction state may be terminated by clearing the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag, etc., and controlled to the normal state. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the special game state end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. After executing the end determination of the probability variation state or the short time state, the special symbol stop process ends. Note that the end determination based on the special figure variation count value may be performed only in the short-time state, and the probability variation state may be continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”. . Alternatively, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for probability variation state completion determination is extracted from a random counter provided in the RAM 102, and the probability variation state is terminated by referring to a probability variation state termination determination table stored in the ROM 101 or the like in advance. You may make it determine whether to do.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 3 as the big hit release pre-process. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S311). Here, the big hit start time flag is set to an on state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. If the big hit start time flag is on in step S311 (step S311; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start time effect is on standby (step S312). As an example, in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. 3, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start production waiting time is Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S312, it is determined that the big hit start effect is waiting in response to the game control process timer value not matching a predetermined standby time elapsed determination value (eg, “0”, etc.). Corresponding to the match, it may be determined that the big hit start time production is not waiting.

  If in step S312, the big hit start time effect is on standby (step S312; Yes), for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 (step S313), and then the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not waiting for the big hit start effect at step S312 (step S312; No), the big hit start time flag is cleared (step S314), and the big prize opening number counter is cleared. (Step S315), the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102 is read (Step S316).

  Subsequently, an opening control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value read in step S316 is set (step S317). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, if the big hit type buffer value is “0” or “1”, the release control pattern of the release KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value is “2”, the release control pattern of release KP2 is set. If the big hit type buffer value is “3”, an opening control pattern of opening KP3 is set.

  After the process of step S317 is executed, it is determined whether or not it is waiting until the next prize opening is opened in the next round (waiting for the next opening) (step S318). As an example, in the process of step S318, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the next release waiting end determination value. For example, it may be determined that it is not waiting for the next opening. If it is in the next release waiting state in step S318 (step S318; Yes), the process proceeds to step S313 and the game control process timer value is updated. In addition, the game control process timer value updated in step S313 is. This is the time set as the big hit start waiting time in step S292 shown in FIG. 9 or the time set as the interval time between rounds in the big hit release post-processing in step S116 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S318 that it is not waiting for the next opening (step S318; No), the winning combination corresponding to the opening control pattern set in step S317 and the count value in the winning prize opening number counter is displayed. Settings are made to open the mouth (step S319). As an example, in the process of step S319, a special prize winning ball apparatus 7 formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set by setting a timer initial value that is determined in advance corresponding to the big prize opening time in the game control process timer. The big winning opening opening time which is the upper limit of the time for opening the mouth is set. Also, for example, when a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined big prize opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, the big winning opening door solenoid for opening the big winning opening is turned on. Setting to be in the state is performed.

  At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 11B, if one of the opening control patterns of opening KP1 and opening KP2 is set in step S317, the count value in the big winning opening opening number counter is “1”. In any case of “15” to “15”, a timer initial value corresponding to 29.5 seconds is set in the game control process timer as the special winning opening opening time. Furthermore, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP3 is set, the timer initial value corresponding to 0.3 seconds as the winning opening opening time only when the count value in the winning opening opening counter is “1”. Is set in the game control process timer.

  Then, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the special winning opening open designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S320). After the processing of step S320 is executed, it is updated by adding 1 or the like to the winning prize opening number count value (step S321). After updating to 5 ″ (step S322), the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is ended.

  12 and 13 are flowcharts showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 3 as the big hit release process. In the big hit release process shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a game ball has been won at the big winning opening by, for example, determining whether or not the count switch 23 is turned on. Determination is made (step S331). If there is no game ball winning in the grand prize opening in step S331 (step S331; No), the process proceeds to step S334.

  On the other hand, if there is a game ball winning in the big winning opening in step S331 (step S331; Yes), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the winning number count value and updates it (step S332). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the updated winning number count value is a predetermined number (for example, 10) (step S333). If the winning number count value is not the predetermined number (step S333; No), the game control process timer value is decremented by 1 and updated (step S334), and then the release control pattern set in step S317 is released. It is determined whether or not the KP3 release control pattern is set (step S335).

  If it is not the opening control pattern of the opening KP3 in Step S335 (Step S335; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the opening control pattern set in Step S317 is the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 ( Step S336). If it is determined in step S336 that the opening control pattern is the opening KP2 (step S336; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening count value is “1” (step S337).

  When it is determined in step S336 that it is not the opening control pattern of the opening KP2, that is, when it is determined that the opening control pattern set in step S317 is the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 (step S336; No) When it is determined in step S337 that the number of times of winning the prize winning opening is a numerical value other than “1” (step S337; No), for example, the game control process timer value is a timer corresponding to 29.5 seconds. It is determined whether or not 29.5 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening, depending on whether or not the values match (step S338). At this time, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed (step S338; No), the process for opening the special prize opening is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S338 that the winning prize opening number count value is “1” (step S337; Yes), for example, the game control process timer value matches the timer value corresponding to 0.1 seconds. It is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the first opening of the special winning opening is 0.1 second, depending on whether or not, etc. (step S339). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.1 second (step S339; Yes), for example, the output of a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large prize opening door solenoid is stopped via a predetermined solenoid circuit. A setting is made to turn off the large winning opening door solenoid for closing the winning opening (step S340).

  When it is determined in step S339 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.1 seconds (step S339; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Depending on whether or not the timer value is met, whether or not the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.2 seconds, that is, 0. It is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed (step S341). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.2 seconds (step S341; Yes), it is assumed that 0.1 seconds have elapsed since the closing of the big winning opening, for example, a predetermined winning prize opening via a predetermined solenoid circuit. For example, by starting to output a solenoid drive signal for the door solenoid, a setting is made to turn on the large winning opening door solenoid for opening the large winning opening (step S342).

  If it is determined in step S341 that the elapsed time since the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.2 seconds (step S341; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.3 seconds. Whether the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.3 seconds or not, that is, 0 after the big prize opening is reopened, depending on whether or not the timer value is met. It is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed (step S343). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.3 seconds (step S343; Yes), for example, the output of a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large prize opening door solenoid is stopped through a predetermined solenoid circuit. A setting is made to turn off the large winning opening door solenoid for closing the winning opening (step S344).

  If it is determined in step S343 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.3 seconds (step S343; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.4 seconds. Depending on whether or not the timer value is met, whether or not the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.4 seconds, that is, 0. It is determined whether 1 second has elapsed (step S345). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.4 seconds (step S345; Yes), it is assumed that 0.1 seconds have elapsed since the closing of the big winning opening, for example, a predetermined winning prize opening via a predetermined solenoid circuit. For example, by starting to output a solenoid drive signal for the door solenoid, a setting is made to turn on the large winning opening door solenoid for opening the large winning opening (step S346).

  When it is determined in step S345 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.4 seconds (step S345; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 29.5 seconds. Depending on whether or not it matches the timer value to be played, whether or not the elapsed time from the first opening of the big prize opening is 29.5 seconds, that is, after the big prize opening is opened three times It is determined whether or not 29.1 seconds have passed (step S344). At this time, if the elapsed time is not 29.5 seconds (step S344; No), the big hit release process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S335 that the opening control pattern is the opening KP3 (step S335; Yes), for example, whether or not the game control process timer value matches the timer value corresponding to 0.1 second, etc. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not 0.1 second has elapsed since the special winning opening was opened (step S348 in FIG. 13). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.1 second (step S348; Yes), for example, the output of a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large prize opening door solenoid is stopped through a predetermined solenoid circuit. A setting is made to turn off the large winning opening door solenoid for closing the winning opening (step S349).

  If it is determined in step S348 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.1 seconds (step S348; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Depending on whether or not the timer value is met, whether or not the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.2 seconds, that is, 0. It is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed (step S350). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.2 seconds (step S350; Yes), it is assumed that 0.1 seconds have elapsed since the closing of the big prize opening, for example, a predetermined big winning opening via a predetermined solenoid circuit. For example, by starting to output a solenoid drive signal for the door solenoid, a setting is made to turn on the large winning opening door solenoid for opening the large winning opening (step S351).

  If it is determined in step S350 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the big prize opening is not 0.2 seconds (step S350; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.3 seconds Whether the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.3 seconds or not, that is, 0 after the big prize opening is reopened, depending on whether or not the timer value is met. It is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed (step S352). At this time, if the elapsed time is not 0.3 seconds (step S352; No), the big hit release process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S333 that the updated winning number count value is a predetermined number (step S333; Yes), 29.5 seconds have elapsed after the big winning opening is opened in steps S338 and S347. When it is determined that the time has elapsed (step S339; Yes), when it is determined in step S352 that 0.3 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening (step S352; Yes), for example, a predetermined value Performs a setting to turn off the large winning opening door solenoid for closing the large winning opening by, for example, stopping output of a solenoid driving signal for a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid via a solenoid circuit. At the same time (step S353 in FIG. 12), the winning number count value is cleared (step S354).

  After the processing of step S354 is performed, setting for transmitting a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S355), and the value of the special figure process flag is set after opening the big prize opening. After updating to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the process (step S356), the big hit release process is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 3 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 371). As an example, in the post-opening of the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S371, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S371 (step S371; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S371 (step S371; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the RAM 102 is read (step S372). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type buffer value read in step S372 is “0” corresponding to the “normal” jackpot type (step S373). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “0” (step S373; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the short time state is performed (step S374). As an example, in the process of step S374, the time reduction flag is set to the on state and the count initial value (for example, “100”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state. May be set in the special figure fluctuation counter.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “0” in step S373 (step S373; No), setting for starting control to the probability variation state is performed (step S375). As an example, in the process of step S375, the probability variation flag is set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state is determined as the number of special diagram fluctuations. What is necessary is just to set to a counter.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S374 and S375, the special figure process flag value is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S376), and then the big hit end process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S118 of FIG. In the small hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 15, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit start flag is on (step S381). Here, the small hitting start flag is set to an on state in response to the small hitting flag being on in the special symbol stop process in step S113 shown in FIG. If the small hitting start time flag is on in step S381 (step S381; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hitting start time effect is on standby (step S382). As an example, in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG. 3, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hitting start production waiting time Is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S382, the game control process timer value is determined not to match a predetermined standby time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like), and is determined to be waiting for the small hit start effect. Then, in response to the match, it may be determined that the small hit start effect is not on standby.

  If it is waiting for the effect at the start of the small hit in step S382 (step S382; Yes), for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 (step S383), and the pre-opening process for the small hit is completed. To do. On the other hand, when the small hitting start time production is not waiting in step S382 (step S382; No), the small hitting start flag is cleared (step S384).

  After performing the process of step S384, the setting for opening the special winning opening is performed (step S385). As an example, in the process of step S385, a special prize-winning ball apparatus 7 formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set by setting a timer initial value corresponding to the big prize opening time in the game control process timer. The big winning opening opening time which is the upper limit of the time for opening the mouth is set. Also, for example, when a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined big prize opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, the big winning opening door solenoid for opening the big winning opening is turned on. Setting to be in the state is performed.

  Then, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the special winning opening open designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S386). After the process of step S386 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release process (step S387), and then the pre-opening process for the big prize opening is ended.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S119 of FIG. 3 as the small hit release process. In the small hit release process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first updates the game control process timer value by subtracting 1 (step S391), and then, for example, a timer value corresponding to 0.1 second in the game control process timer value. It is determined whether or not 0.1 second has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening, in accordance with whether or not the condition is met (step S392). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.1 second (step S392; Yes), for example, the output of a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large prize opening door solenoid is stopped via a predetermined solenoid circuit. A setting is made to turn off the large winning opening door solenoid for closing the winning opening (step S393).

  When it is determined in step S392 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.1 seconds (step S392; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.2 seconds. Depending on whether or not the timer value is met, whether or not the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.2 seconds, that is, 0. It is determined whether one second has elapsed (step S394). At this time, if the elapsed time is 0.2 seconds (step S394; Yes), it is assumed that 0.1 second has elapsed since the closing of the big winning opening, for example, a predetermined winning prize opening via a predetermined solenoid circuit. For example, by starting to output a solenoid drive signal for the door solenoid, a setting is made to turn on the large winning opening door solenoid for opening the large winning opening (step S395).

  If it is determined in step S394 that the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is not 0.2 seconds (step S394; No), for example, the game control process timer value corresponds to 0.3 seconds. Whether the elapsed time from the first opening of the grand prize opening is 0.3 seconds or not, that is, 0 after the big prize opening is reopened, depending on whether or not the timer value is met. It is determined whether or not 1 second has elapsed (step S396). At this time, if the elapsed time is not 0.3 seconds (step S396; No), the small hit releasing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S396 that 0.3 second has elapsed since the opening of the grand prize opening (step S396; Yes), for example, a predetermined solenoid door door solenoid is connected via a predetermined solenoid circuit. For example, by stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal, a setting is made to turn off the large winning opening door solenoid for closing the large winning opening (step S397).

  After the processing of step S397 is performed, setting for transmitting a designation command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S398), and the value of the special figure process flag is processed after the small hit opening process. Is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to (step S399), and the small hit releasing process is terminated.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. 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 off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, 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 read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

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

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 17 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 18, 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 S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S523, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). Even when it is determined that the game is “probable” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S526).

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the processing of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After performing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the execution execution setting during variable display is performed (step S530). As an example, in the process of step S530, a setting for executing a predetermined changing notice effect may be performed. The changing notice effect is a notice effect that notifies the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” during the variable display of the decorative symbol executed in response to the special figure game for which the start condition is satisfied. Good.

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

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

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with, for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, and sets it as a usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S530, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S531). Subsequently, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure variation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S530 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display processing in step S172 shown in FIG. In the process during variable display shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 101 for effect control first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S561), and then performs the effect control on the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the effect control process timer determination value indicated by the pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is matched (step S562). If it does not match any timer determination value (step S562; No), the variable display in-process is terminated.

  If the timer determination value matches with the timer determination value in step S562 (step S562; Yes), the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, voice control data, and the like) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. The lamp control data, a part or all of the movable member control data) or the end code is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S562 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. The effect control execution data may be read out in the process of step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the end code has been read in step S563 (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S564; No), after performing the control of the rendering operation according to the rendering control execution data read in step S563 (step S565), variable display is performed. End the middle process. For example, in the process of step S565, a display control command specified by the display control data is transmitted to the VDP, a command corresponding to the audio data specified by the audio control data is transmitted to the audio output board 13, Of the signal output specified by the lamp control data to the lamp control board 14, a part or all of it may be performed sequentially or in parallel (if only one operation is performed).

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S566). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the decoration symbol change end process (step S567), the variable display in-process is ended. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state or when it is controlled to the normal opening big hit gaming state, the end code in step S564. Is determined to be temporarily stopped so as to display, for example, decorative pattern fluctuation fluctuation display in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbol may be completely stopped (final stop) in response to receiving the decorative symbol stop command in the special symbol waiting process of step S173 shown. On the other hand, when it is controlled to any one of the short-term open big hit gaming state, the special open big hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state, even when it is determined in step S564 that the end code is shown in FIG. Even if the decorative symbol stop command is received in the special symbol waiting process of step S173 shown, it is only necessary to continue the variable effect display of the decorative symbol and the reach effect that becomes the super reach.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the small hit effect processing executed in step S174 of FIG. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S581). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S581; Yes), a setting for stopping the display of the definite decorative symbol as the reach combination by terminating the reach effect as the super reach is performed (step S582). After the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the small hit end effect process (step S583), the small hit control controlling effect process is ended. As an example, in the process of step S582, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. By transmitting the lamp control board 14 to the lamp control board 14 or the like, it is possible to perform a control to stop and display the determined decorative symbol to be the reach combination after finishing the reach effect to be the super reach.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S581 (step S581; No), settings are made to execute a reach effect that is a variable display of decorative symbols and super reach (step S584). As an example, in the process of step S584, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. And transmitting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., to execute a reach effect that becomes a variable display of a decorative design and a super reach. After performing the process of step S584, the small hitting effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). At this time, if a hit end designation command is received (step S601; Yes), a setting for ending the big hit effect etc. performed in response to the big hit game state is made (step S602), and the value of the production process flag is set. Is updated to “7” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S603), and the big hit effect process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S602, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like. In this embodiment, when the normal open big hit game state or the special open big hit game state is controlled, the setting for ending the big hit effect is set, and when the short hit big hit game state is controlled, the super reach When the reach effect is finished, the setting for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the reach combination is performed.

  If no hit end designation command is received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not it is controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state (step S604). At this time, if it is controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state (step S604; Yes), settings for executing the variable effect display of the decorative symbols and the reach effect that becomes the super reach (step S607). As an example, in the process of step S607, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123 according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. And transmitting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., to execute a reach effect that becomes a variable display of a decorative design and a super reach. After executing the process of step S604, the big hit effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S604 that the short-term open big hit gaming state is not controlled (step S604; No), it is determined whether or not the special open big hit gaming state is controlled (step S606). As an example, in the processing of steps S604 and S606, the normal open big hit gaming state, such as the normal open round big hit transmitted from the main board 11, the short open round, the special winning round open special designation command for the special open round, etc. What is necessary is just to determine whether it is controlled to the big hit game state of the short-term open game state or the special open big hit game state.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the special open big hit gaming state is controlled (step S606; Yes), whether or not the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the special open big hit gaming state is “1”. Is determined (step S607). As an example, in the processing of step S607, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state may be specified from the special winning round opening special designation command for special opening round transmitted from the main board 11.

  When the number of rounds is “1” in step S607 (step S607; Yes), the reach effect that is a super reach is terminated and the definite decorative symbol pattern that is a promising big hit combination is stopped and displayed, and then the big hit effect is achieved. Settings for performing the rendering operation are performed (step S608). As an example, in the process of step S608, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, the display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, and the sound effect signal is sent to the sound control board 13. By transmitting the electrical decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 and so on, after the reach production that is a super reach is terminated and the definite decorative design that is a promising big hit combination is stopped and displayed, the effect during the big hit The directing operation is executed. After executing the processing of step S608, the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S606 that the special open big hit gaming state is not controlled, that is, it is determined that it is controlled in the normal open big hit gaming state (step S606; No), the number of rounds is other than “1” in step S607. If it is determined that it is (step S606; No), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that becomes a big hit effect according to the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state (step S609). . As an example, in the processing of step S609, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big open mouth opening designation command for the normal open round or special open round transmitted from the main board 11. When the number of rounds is updated, the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated number of rounds is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process in step S609, the big hit process is terminated.

  Next, the rendering operation in the image display device will be described.

  FIG. 22 is a timing chart for explaining the rendering operation in the image display apparatus.

  First, in step S240 in FIG. 5, it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing”, and in step S269 in FIG. 8, when the variation pattern for executing the reach effect as super reach is determined, FIG. As shown to (A), after the reach production which becomes a super reach is performed, the definite decorative design which becomes a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed at the timing when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the definite special symbol.

  Further, in step S240 of FIG. 5, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, in step S244 it is determined that the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and in step S269 of FIG. When the variation pattern for executing the reach effect to be reached is determined, as shown in FIG. 22B, the normal opening round jackpot symbol “3” or “ At the timing when “7” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the confirmed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. After that, the special winning ball apparatus 7 has a period of time until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls has passed. The grand prize opening is opened during the period until it occurs.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 in FIG. 5 that the special figure display result is “big hit” and it is decided in step S244 that the big hit type is “surprise”, FIG. As shown in the drawing, in the middle of the reach production that becomes the super reach, the shortened open round jackpot symbol “5” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. After the variable prize winning operation that is changed in the second period (for example, 0.1 second) in the (open state) is performed twice, the fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Further, when it is determined in step S240 in FIG. 5 that the special figure display result is “big hit” and in step S244 it is decided that the big hit type is “cooking appearance”, it is shown in FIG. Thus, during the reach production that becomes super reach, the special opening round jackpot symbol “1” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 has a first prize state that is advantageous to the player ( After the variable winning operation that is changed in the second period (for example, 0.1 second) in the open state is performed twice, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the special winning ball apparatus 7 has a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.1 seconds) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls has passed. The grand prize opening is opened during the period until it occurs.

  As described above, when it is determined in step S240 in FIG. 5 that the special figure display result is “lost”, or in step S240 in FIG. 5, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and step S244 is performed. When it is determined that the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” in step S269, when the variable symbol display state is determined to be the reach state in step S269 in FIG. Before being done, the reach production that becomes super reach is executed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 in FIG. 5 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and in step S244, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” or “suddenly”, In the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the variable winning action is performed twice to change the big prize opening to the first state (open state) advantageous for the player for the second period (for example, 0.1 second). Reach production is executed.

  In this embodiment, when a reach effect that becomes super reach is executed before being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a confirmed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed in a normally open jackpot gaming state. When the reach effect is executed when the variable winning action is performed twice, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined probability variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed and the special open big hit gaming state It is set so that the ratio controlled to be higher. That is, if a reach effect that is a super reach is executed before it is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the special effect is performed at a higher rate than when the reach effect is executed when the variable winning action is performed twice. A period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated in the variable winning ball device 7 During the period of time, control is performed so that the special winning opening is opened.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  First, if a reach effect that is a super reach is executed before being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is not always controlled to a promiscuous state after the end of the big hit gaming state, but a variable winning operation is performed twice. Until a predetermined upper limit time (e.g., 29.5 seconds) that is the first period elapses at a higher rate than when the reach effect is executed when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is The control is performed so that the large winning opening is opened in the period or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. For this reason, even when a reach effect that is a super reach is executed before being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the player's expectation can be maintained.

Also, in this embodiment, when the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”, and when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probable change” The variation pattern for executing the reach effect to be super reach A is determined at a higher rate than the variation pattern for executing the reach effect to be super reach B. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is determined to be “surprise appearance” or “surprise accuracy”, the fluctuation pattern for executing the reach effect as super reach B is super It is determined at a higher rate than the variation pattern for executing the reach effect as reach A. For this reason, depending on which one of the reach effects of Super Reach A and Super Reach B is executed, the special winning ball apparatus 7 has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) that becomes the first period. ) Or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated, it is possible to vary a sense of expectation that the control for opening the large winning opening is performed.
[Second Embodiment]

  Hereinafter, the second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the description is abbreviate | omitted about the structure and process similar to the pachinko gaming machine 1 which concerns on the said 1st Embodiment.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes in the image display device 5 and the like. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a transition example of the effect mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23B, four effect modes, mode A, mode J, mode K, and mode N, are provided. As shown in FIG. 23A, these effect modes include the current effect mode and the jackpot type when the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends or when the decorative symbol variable display starts. It changes according to etc. In addition, in order to enhance a production effect, production modes other than these may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, the mode K effect mode is set after the normal open big hit gaming state. That is, during the production mode of mode K, it is in the first certain change state (highly accurate high base state). In the effect mode of mode K, for example, an effect image notifying that the game state is a high probability game state such as “probability changing” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and / or on the display screen of the image display device 5. The player may be able to recognize a high-probability gaming state by, for example, making the display mode of the background image or decorative design different from the display mode in the other effect modes. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the mode J effect mode is set after the normal open big hit gaming state. In other words, the mode J is in the time-short state (low-accuracy base state) during the production mode. In the effect mode of mode J, for example, an effect image notifying that the time is in a short state such as “short time” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and / or a background image on the display screen of the image display device 5 Alternatively, the player may be able to recognize the short-time state by making the display mode of the decorative pattern different from the display mode in the other effect modes.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, the mode A effect mode is set after the short-term open big hit gaming state. Further, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the mode A effect mode is set after the small hit gaming state ends. However, as will be described later, when the game history when controlled to the small hit game state in mode N satisfies a predetermined condition (less than 30 fluctuations from the mode A shift by the previous small hit), the mode is changed to mode A. Do not migrate. As described above, during the mode A production mode, the second probability variation state (high probability low base state) may be based on the “surprise accuracy” jackpot type, or it may be normal based on the “sudden shortening” jackpot type. It may be in a state (low probability low base state). Also, based on the variable display result of “small hit”, normal state (low accuracy low base state), short time state (low accuracy high base state), first probability variation state (high accuracy high base state), second probability variation state (high It may be one of a certain low base state).

  In the case of the mode A effect mode, for example, a common effect is executed when controlled to a predetermined special game state in which probability variation control such as probability variation state is performed and when it is not controlled. It becomes impossible to specify whether or not it is controlled to (probability change state).

  When the decorative symbol variable display is started, if the mode A is the production mode, the variable number of decorative symbol display (also referred to as “fluctuation frequency”) after the mode transition to the mode A is a predetermined number (for example, 20) A determination is made as to whether or not it is equal to or greater than that, and if it is determined that the number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the mode is changed from mode A to mode N. However, in the case of high accuracy state in mode A, even if it is determined that the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the mode transition to mode A is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, mode N is set to mode N. Not migrated. That is, when the state is highly accurate, the effect mode of mode A is easily maintained.

  Mode N is an effect mode that shifts from mode A or mode J. During the effect mode of mode N, the mode N is basically a normal game (low probability low base state). However, when the mode is changed from mode A, the low-accuracy base state may occur. In the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode is mode N. If the variable display result is not “big hit” in the mode J effect mode and the time-short state is completed, the mode N effect mode is set.

  FIG. 24 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 231 stored in the ROM 102. When it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” and it is determined to control the big hit game state, the big hit type determination table 231 is based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variable display mode as one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “sudden time reduction”, and “surprising accuracy”. In the big hit type determination table 231, the big hit type determination randomness is determined according to whether the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the RAM 102 is “1” or “2”. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR2-1 is assigned to the big hit types of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “sudden time reduction”, and “surprising accuracy”. Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 231, table data indicating the determined values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types are a result of determining whether to control the normal open jackpot game state or the short-term open jackpot game state, and the jackpot game state After the end of, the data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability variation state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “non-probability change” or “probability change” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the normal open jackpot game state is controlled, while “sudden shortening” or “surprise probability” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type of “” corresponds to the decision result that the short-term open jackpot gaming state is controlled. In addition, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the jackpot type of “non-probable change” or “suddenly short time” corresponds to the decision result that control is not performed in the probability change state, while “probability change” or “surprising” The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the big hit type indicates the decision result that the control is performed in the probability variation state. The jackpot type determination table 131 sets the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (the jackpot type buffer value) to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “3”). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the jackpot type determination table 231 shown in FIG. 24, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “1” to “15” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer When the value is “2”, a determined value in the range of “1” to “35” is assigned. For the jackpot type of “probable change”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “16” to “40” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, a determined value in the range of “36” to “95” is assigned. For the jackpot type of “sudden time reduction”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “41” to “60” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is In the case of “2”, no decision value is assigned. When the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “61” to “100” is assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type, while the variation special figure designation buffer value is “ In the case of “2”, a decision value in the range of “96” to “100” is assigned.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 24, the variable display result is set to “big hit” based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. When it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state, it is not determined that the game state is changed to the normal state after the big hit type is “suddenly shortened” and controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state. In addition, when it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the establishment of the second start condition, after controlling to the short-term open big hit gaming state by setting the big hit type as “surprise” at a lower decision ratio than when the first start condition is satisfied. It is determined that the gaming state is the second probability variation state. As a result, when it is easy for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening in the first certain variation state or the short time state, the big hit type becomes “suddenly short time” and the normal ball state is controlled with almost no winning ball. It is possible to prevent the game performance from deteriorating and to prevent the big hit type from being “surprise” and being almost in the second probability variation state with almost no winning ball being obtained.

  FIG. 25 shows a configuration example of the hit variation pattern determination table 137 stored in the ROM 102. In this embodiment, as a variation pattern for hitting, a variation pattern determining table 137A for short-term opening big hit shown in FIG. 25A and a variation pattern determining table 137A shown in FIG. A low-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137B and a high-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137C shown in FIG. 25C are prepared in advance.

  The short-term open big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 25A is when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short time”. In addition, depending on whether the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, reference is made to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern It is a table to be. In the short-term open big hit variation pattern determination table 137A, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, depending on whether the big hit type is “surprising” or “suddenly short”. It is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns PC1-1, PC1-2, and PC2-1 to PC2-3 corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”.

  Here, the variation pattern PC1-1 is to stop and display the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the second opening chance at the timing when the special figure game ends after executing the reach effect that becomes normal reach. As shown in FIG. 26, the variation pattern PC1-2 is to stop and display a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the second opening chance at the timing when the special figure game ends after executing the reach effect as a super reach. is there. In the variation pattern PC2-1, during the execution of the reach effect to be a normal reach, the special decoration game is stopped and displayed at the timing when the special game is finished and the two variable winning actions are finished. Is. In the variation pattern PC2-2, as shown in FIG. 26, at the timing when the special figure game is finished, the reach effect that becomes super reach is developed from the first stage to the second stage, and the two variable winning operations are finished. Later, a finalized decorative symbol that is the second chance to release is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 26, in the variation pattern PC2-3, the reach effect that becomes super reach is developed from the first stage to the second stage at the timing when the two variable winning actions are finished after the special game is finished. After that, the confirmed decorative pattern that is the second chance to open is stopped and displayed.

  In the setting of the short-term open big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. 25A, the ratio determined for the fluctuation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 in which the special figure game ends during execution of the reach effect is the jackpot type. The case where the big hit type is “accurate” is higher than the case where “suddenly short”. On the other hand, the ratio determined for the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 in which the special figure game ends after the reach effect is executed is larger than the case where the big hit type is “surprising”, and the big hit type is “suddenly shorter”. ”Is higher. With such a setting, depending on whether the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, the ratio of the reach effect that ends at the timing until the special figure game is completed, and the special figure game The ratio at which the reach effect that ends at the timing from the end of the game to the start of the next special figure game can be made different. As a result, the end timing of the reach effect varies depending on the jackpot type, in other words, whether or not the jackpot game state is controlled after the jackpot game state is ended, so the game is continued until the reach effect ends. Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  Further, in the setting of the short-term open big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A, the ratio determined as the fluctuation pattern PC2-3 in which the first stage of reach production that becomes super reach when the variable winning operation is performed is The case where the big hit type is “accurate” is higher than the case where the big hit type is “suddenly short”. On the other hand, the ratio determined for the variation pattern PC2-2 in which the second stage of the reach effect that is super reach when the variable winning operation is performed is the case where the jackpot type is “surprising” It is higher when the jackpot type is “Suddenly shorter”. In this way, depending on whether the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, in other words, it is variable depending on whether the big hit gaming state is terminated or not Since the ratio of which one of the first stage and the second stage of the reach production that is super reach when the winning action is being performed can be made different, the reach production that becomes super reach Until the game ends, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  Furthermore, in the setting of the short-term open big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A, when the big hit type is “suddenly short”, the reach effect is executed with a normal reach at a higher rate than when the big hit type is “surprising”. When the big hit type is “surprise”, the reach effect that is super reach is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit type is “suddenly short”. With such a setting, which one of the reach production with normal reach and the reach production with super reach is executed depends on whether or not the variable winning action is executed and then controlled to the probability change state. Determined at different rates. As a result, the expectation of being controlled to the probable change state after the variable winning action is executed may differ depending on which one of the reach effect with normal reach and the reach effect with super reach is executed. it can.

  The low-accuracy state small hit hour variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 25B is not controlled to the probability variation state when the variable display result is determined to be “small hit” (predetermined) (low-precision state). It is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The high-accuracy state small hit hour variation pattern determination table 137C shown in FIG. 25C is controlled to the probability variation state (high-accuracy state) when it is determined (predetermined) that the variable display result is “small hit”. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The low-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 25B and the high-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137C shown in FIG. When it is determined (predetermined), the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern indicates the variable display result as “big hit”, depending on whether or not it is controlled to the probability variation state. Are assigned to a plurality of variation patterns PC1-1, PC1-2, and PC2-1 to PC2-3.

  In the setting of the variation pattern determination table 137B for the low probability state small hit shown in FIG. 25 (B), the ratio determined to the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 in which the special figure game ends after executing the reach effect is It is higher than the ratio determined by the variation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 in which the special figure game ends during execution of the reach effect. On the other hand, in the setting of the variation pattern determination table 137C for the high-accuracy state small hit shown in FIG. 25C, the variation patterns PC2-1 to PC2-3 are determined so that the special game ends during execution of the reach effect. The ratio to be executed is higher than the ratio determined for the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1-2 in which the special figure game ends after the reach effect is executed. With such a setting, depending on whether or not the variable winning operation has been controlled until the variable winning operation has been performed, the ratio of the reach effect that ends at the timing until the special figure game ends, and the special figure game The ratio at which the reach effect that ends at the timing from the end of the game to the start of the next special figure game can be made different. As a result, the end timing of the reach effect varies depending on whether or not the variable effect operation has been controlled until the variable winning operation is performed, so that the player's expectation can be maintained until the reach effect ends. it can.

  Further, either the low-accuracy state small hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 25B or the high-accuracy state small hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137C shown in FIG. 25C is selected as the use table. Depending on whether or not the variation pattern PC1-1 and PC1-2 that the special figure game ends after executing the reach effect is determined, and the variation pattern PC2 that the special game ends when the reach effect is executed. The ratio determined to 1 to PC2-3 is different. As a result, the end timing of the reach effect can be suitably changed depending on whether or not it has been controlled to the probability variation state, so that the player's expectation can be maintained.

  Further, when the big hit type is “surprise”, in the short-term open big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. The determined ratio is higher than that in the low-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 25B and the high-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137C shown in FIG. ing. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the variation patterns PC1-1 and PC1 in which the special game is finished after the reach effect is executed in the short-term open jackpot variation pattern determination table 137A shown in FIG. -2 is determined based on the low-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 25B and the high-accuracy state small hit variation pattern determination table 137C shown in FIG. Is also low. With this setting, the special game is finished depending on whether the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state in response to the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” The ratio at which the reach effect that ends at the timing until the game is executed differs from the rate at which the reach effect that ends at the time from the end of the special game to the start of the next special game. Can be made. Accordingly, the end timing of the reach effect differs depending on whether the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit game state or the small hit game state corresponding to the fact that the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained until the reach production ends.

  In addition, in the setting of the low-accuracy state small hit hour variation pattern determination table 137B shown in FIG. 25B, the reach effect that is a normal reach is executed at a higher rate than the reach effect that is a super reach, while FIG. In the setting of the high-accuracy state small hit hour variation pattern determination table 137C shown in C), the reach effect that is a super reach is executed at a higher rate than the reach effect that is a normal reach. With such a setting, which one of the reach effect with normal reach and the reach effect with super reach is executed depends on whether or not it has been controlled to the probability variation state until the variable winning action is performed. Determined by percentage. As a result, the expectation for having been controlled in a probabilistic state until the variable winning action is performed may differ depending on which one of the reach production with normal reach and the reach production with super reach is executed. it can.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first mode transition setting process executed in step S529 of FIG. In the mode transition setting process shown in FIG. 27, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short time state, the first certain variation state, and the second certain variation state, for example, from the stored contents of the gaming state buffer. Which of the states is specified is specified (step S621). Further, for example, from the stored contents of the effect mode buffer provided in the RAM 122, it is specified whether the current effect mode is mode A, mode J, mode K, or mode N (step S622). Here, the effect mode buffer only needs to be able to store the current effect mode in a identifiable manner by setting a stored value associated with the current effect mode.

  Following the process of step S622, it is determined whether or not the effect mode specified in step S622 is mode J (step S630). Here, as shown in FIG. 23, the mode J effect mode is controlled in response to the short-time state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the big-hit gaming state based on the “non-probability” big-hit type. This is a production mode. Therefore, when the production mode is mode J (step S630; Yes), it is determined based on the gaming state specified in step S621 whether or not the short-time state has ended (step S631). At this time, if the time-saving state has ended (step S631; Yes), a determination is made to execute a mode transition for shifting the effect mode to the mode N (step S632). Then, the first mode transition setting process ends. On the other hand, if the time saving state has not ended in step S631 (step S631; No), the first mode transition setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S630 that the effect mode is not mode J (step S630; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is mode K (step S640). Here, as shown in FIG. 23, the mode K effect mode is an effect mode that is controlled in response to the first probability change state after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot type of “probability change”. . Then, when the variable display result is continuously controlled to the first probability variation state (high probability high base state) until the variable display result is “big hit”, the mode transition is performed when variable display of the decorative symbols is started There is no need. Therefore, when the production mode is mode K (step S640; Yes), the first mode transition setting process is terminated. If the first probability change state is set to end before the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the first probability change state ends based on the gaming state specified in step S621. It may be determined whether or not it has been completed, and if it has been completed, the mode transition to the mode N effect mode may be executed.

  If it is determined in step S640 that the effect mode is not mode K (step S640; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is mode N (step S650). When it is determined that the effect mode is mode N (step S650; Yes), the first mode transition setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S650 that the mode is not the mode N production mode (step S650; No), the production mode is mode A. At this time, referring to the game history table shown in FIG. 28 in step S660, the number of changes in the mode A (that is, the number of changes in the latest history number) is read, and it is determined whether the number of changes is 20 or more. .

  In the game history table, in correspondence with “history number”, “content” indicating whether a big hit, small hit, or mode transition without big hit or small hit has occurred, and the “content” The “effect mode” indicating the effect mode after the end of the displayed event and the “fluctuation count”, which is the number of changes in the decorative pattern in the effect mode, are managed. Here, the “history number” is updated every time one of the events of big hit, small hit, and mode transition without big hit and small hit (indicated as “mode shift” in the figure) occurs. The generated event is stored as “content” in association with “history number”. Further, the effect mode determined in the first mode transition setting process and the second mode transition setting process with the occurrence of the event is stored as the “effect mode”. The “number of fluctuations” is updated based on, for example, receiving a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11.

  When it is determined in step S660 of FIG. 27 that the number of changes in the mode A is not 20 or more (step S660; No), the first mode transition setting process is terminated. If it is determined in step S660 that the number of changes in the mode A is 20 or more (step S660; Yes), it is determined in step S661 whether or not the gaming state is a highly probable state. At this time, if it is not in a highly accurate state (step S661; No), it is determined that the mode transition for shifting the effect mode to the mode N is executed (step S662). Then, the first mode transition setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is in a highly reliable state in step S661 (step S661; Yes), the first mode transition setting process is terminated. Thus, when 20 fluctuations are reached after entering the mode A, the mode transition from the mode A to the mode N is executed, but the mode transition from the mode A to the mode N is not performed in the high-accuracy state. Mode A will continue.

  Here, the mode transition to mode N determined in steps S632 and S662 is a mode transition not triggered by a small hit or big hit. Along with the mode transition, the history number of the above-described game history table is updated, the mode transition is stored as “content” in association with the updated history number, and mode N is stored as “effect mode”. become.

  FIGS. 29 and 30 are flowcharts showing an example of the second mode transition setting process executed in the processes of steps S174 and S176 of FIG. The second mode transition setting process is a process for transitioning the effect mode when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. In the second mode transition setting process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, for example, and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. Is determined (step S721).

  At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” (step S721; Yes), it is determined that the mode shift to the mode K is executed after the big hit gaming state ends. (Step S722). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends.

  If the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is not “probable change” (step S721; No), it is determined whether the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. (Step S723).

  At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S723; Yes), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode shift is executed to shift the effect mode to mode J. Is determined (step S724). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step S723 that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S723; No), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, etc. Identify variable display results. Here, it is specified that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accuracy” or “sudden time reduction”, or the variable display result is “small hit”.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display result identified in step S725 is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”. At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is either “surprising” or “suddenly short” (step S725; Yes), the effect mode is shifted to mode A after the big hit gaming state. A determination to execute the mode transition is made (step S726). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step S725 that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is neither “probable” nor “suddenly short time” (step S723; No), the variable display result is “small hit”. Is identified. As described above, when the probability change, non-probability change, suddenness, sudden time reduction, and small hit are specified in steps S721, S723, and S725, the history number in the above-described game history table is updated to the updated history number. Correspondingly, the identified event (probability change, non-probability change, suddenness, sudden time reduction, or small hit) is stored as “content”.

  If it is specified that the variable display result is “small hit”, it is determined in step S750 whether or not the effect mode before the small hit is mode N. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 can specify the effect mode before the small hit with reference to the game history table stored in the RAM. At this time, if it is determined that the effect mode before the small hit is not the mode N (step S750; No), it is determined that the mode transition for shifting the effect mode to the mode A is executed after the small hit gaming state is ended. Is performed (step S760). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S750 that the effect mode before the small hit is the mode N (step S750; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 refers to the game history table and the effect mode before the mode N is set. (When mode N is continuous, it is determined whether or not the production mode before mode N continues is mode A triggered by a small hit (step S751). At this time, when it is determined that the production mode before the mode N is not the mode A triggered by the small hit (step S751; No), the second mode transition setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S751 that the presentation mode before mode N is mode A triggered by a small hit (step S751; YES), the mode to mode A triggered by a small hit is set. It is determined whether or not the total number of changes from the transition is 31 or more (step S752). At this time, when it is determined that the total number of changes from the mode transition to mode A triggered by the small hit is not 31 or more in total (step S752; No), the second mode transition setting process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S752 that the total number of changes from the mode transition to mode A triggered by the small hit is 31 or more (step S752; Yes), the effect mode is switched on after the end of the small hit gaming state. A determination is made to execute the mode shift to shift to mode A (step S760). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends. In this way, it is determined whether or not to shift the effect mode to mode A according to the game history when controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the second mode transition setting process, when the mode transition of the effect mode is determined in steps S722, S724, S726, and S760, the effect mode that becomes the transition destination is stored in the “effect mode” of the game history table. Then, after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is finished, an effect control pattern table or a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the shifted effect mode is selected. That is, the effect control pattern table and the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the shifted effect mode are selected in the first mode transition setting process associated with the change after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to shift the effect mode to the mode A according to the game history when the small hit game state is controlled. Here, the action of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the game history will be described with a specific example.

  Reference is made to the game history table of FIG. 28A and the explanatory diagram of FIG. A small hit 1 is generated (history number 3), and the production mode is shifted to mode A with the occurrence of the small hit 1. Then, based on the fact that the number of fluctuations is 20 or more in this mode A, a transition to mode N is performed (history number 4). Then, a small hit 2 is generated at the fifteenth fluctuation after the transition to the mode N, and the effect mode is shifted to the mode A again (history number 5). In this example, when the small hit 2 occurs, the effect mode before the small hit 2 occurs is mode N (history 4). And the production mode before becoming mode N is mode A triggered by a small hit (history 3). However, since the total number of fluctuations after the transition to the mode A is 31 or more (35 fluctuations), the transition to the mode A is made again with the occurrence of the small hit 2.

  Next, the game history table of FIG. 28B and the explanatory diagram of FIG. A small hit 1 is generated (history number 3), and the production mode is shifted to mode A with the occurrence of the small hit 1. Then, based on the fact that the number of fluctuations is 20 or more in this mode A, a transition to mode N is performed (history number 4). Then, although the small hit 2 is generated at the eighth variation after the transition to the mode N, the effect mode remains the mode N (history number 5). In this example, when the small hit 2 occurs, the effect mode before the small hit 2 occurs is mode N (history 4). And the production mode before becoming mode N is mode A triggered by a small hit (history 3). Further, since the total number of fluctuations after the transition to the mode A is 30 or less (28 fluctuations), even if a small hit 2 occurs, the transition to the mode A is not performed.

  Next, the game history table of FIG. 28C and the explanatory diagram of FIG. In this example, the history is the same as in the examples of FIGS. 28B and 31B up to the point of small hit 2. In this example, when the small hit 3 occurs, the effect mode before the small hit 3 occurs is mode N (history 5). Since the modes N are continuous in the histories 4 and 5, the production mode before the continuous mode N is the mode A triggered by the small hit (history 3). Since the total number of fluctuations since the transition to the mode A is 31 or more (38 fluctuations), the transition to the mode A is performed again even though the interval from the small hit 2 is short (history 6).

  As described above, in this embodiment, by setting the probability of occurrence of a small hit higher than the probability of occurrence of a sudden big hit, the transition to mode A during the game is facilitated, and the player is in a high probability state. It is possible to improve the interest in the game by providing many opportunities for expectation to become. However, even though the actual state is not high, frequently switching to the mode A may reduce the player's interest. In the present embodiment, when a small hit occurs, the game history table is referred to, and when the mode shifts to mode A triggered by the small hit, and there are 31 fluctuations or more, the mode A is not changed. ing. That is, a small hit is generated immediately after the mode A triggered by the small hit and the mode N is reached, thereby preventing the player from shifting to the mode A, thereby suppressing the decrease in the player's interest. ing. Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the mode transition to the mode A is performed according to the game history, so that the effect of the mode A is enhanced. Further, since control such as changing the small hit probability is not required in order to suppress frequent mode transition to mode A, it is possible to enhance the rendering effect without increasing the control burden.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 32, an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 5 when an allowance occurs will be described. In the example of FIG. 31A described above, when the small hit game state related to the small hit 2 is entered, in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, for example, a decorative symbol “ 1,3,5 "is displayed (D02), and mode transition to mode A is performed. At this time, the character of the girl is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the characters “rushing into mode A” (D03), and then the decoration pattern starts to change (D04). Here, the image display effect of D03 is executed based on the mode transition effect control pattern corresponding to the mode transition to mode A. For example, the effect process during the small hit control in S174 (when a big hit occurs, the process of S176 May be executed as part of the big hit control effect process) or as part of the ending effect process in S177.

  On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 31 (B) described above, when the small hit gaming state related to the small hit 2 is entered, the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5 are decorated with, for example, a second chance of opening. The symbol “1, 3, 5” is displayed (D12), but the mode shift to the mode A is not performed. Therefore, the image display effect as shown in D03 is not executed, and the notification that the transition to the mode A is not performed is not performed, and the variation of the decorative design is started (D13). As described above, when the mode is not shifted to mode A, the next change is started without notifying that the mode is not shifted, thereby preventing the player from being discouraged from not shifting to mode A.

In addition, when the decorative symbol that becomes the two-round big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is not the second chance of opening like the present embodiment, but the decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach lose combination, the player shifts to mode A. It is difficult to be discouraged by not recognizing that it is a mere reach loss because the next change is started without doing so.
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  Hereinafter, the third embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, the description is abbreviate | omitted about the structure and process similar to the pachinko game machine 1 which concerns on the said 1st and 2nd embodiment.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is provided with a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes in the image display device 5 and the like. FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining a transition example of the effect mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33 (B), five effect modes of mode A, mode B, mode J, mode K, and mode N are provided. As shown in FIG. 33 (A), these effect modes include the current effect mode and the jackpot type when the big hit game state or the small hit game state is finished, or when the variable display of decorative symbols is started. It changes according to etc. In addition, in order to enhance a production effect, production modes other than these may be provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (A) and 33 (B), when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”, the mode K effect mode is set after the end of the normal open big hit gaming state. That is, during the production mode of mode K, it is in the first certain change state (highly accurate high base state). In the effect mode of mode K, for example, an effect image notifying that the game state is a high probability game state such as “probability changing” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and / or on the display screen of the image display device 5. The player may be able to recognize a high-probability gaming state by, for example, making the display mode of the background image or decorative design different from the display mode in the other effect modes. When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the mode J effect mode is set after the normal open big hit gaming state. In other words, the mode J is in the time-short state (low-accuracy base state) during the production mode. In the effect mode of mode J, for example, an effect image notifying that the time is in a short state such as “short time” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 and / or a background image on the display screen of the image display device 5 Alternatively, the player may be able to recognize the short-time state by making the display mode of the decorative pattern different from the display mode in the other effect modes.

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, the mode A or mode B effect mode is set after the short-term open big hit gaming state. When the variable display result is “small hit”, the mode A or the mode B effect mode is set after the small hit gaming state ends. As described above, during the mode A or the mode B effect mode, the second probability variation state (high accuracy low base state) may be based on the “surprise accuracy” jackpot type, or the “suddenly short” jackpot type. May be in a normal state (low probability low base state). Also, based on the variable display result of “small hit”, normal state (low accuracy low base state), short time state (low accuracy high base state), first probability variation state (high accuracy high base state), second probability variation state (high It may be one of a certain low base state).

  When the mode is either mode A or mode B, for example, a common performance is executed when controlled to a predetermined special game state in which probability variation control such as probability variation state is performed and when not controlled. Thus, it is impossible to specify whether or not it is controlled to the special game state (probability change state).

  When the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the second probability variation state, but in this case, the mode shifts from mode B to mode A. It is easy to be done. In addition, when the variable display result is “small hit” in the probability changing state, the gaming state after the end of the big winning gaming state is changed to the probability changing state. It has become. That is, both mode A and mode B are performance modes in which it is not possible to specify whether or not they are in the state of probability change, but the ratio in the case of mode A is higher than that in mode B. . Thereby, depending on whether the mode A or the mode B, it can be suggested whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state. Specifically, if the mode is A, it is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility of being in the probability variation state, and if the mode is B, it is possible to suggest that the possibility of being in the probability variation state (high probability state) is low.

  When the decorative symbol variable display is started, if the mode is either mode A or mode B, a determination is made as to whether or not to execute a mode transition in which the effect mode is changed to another mode. When it is the production mode of mode A, it is determined whether or not the mode is shifted to the mode B or the mode N. When it is determined that the mode is to be changed, the production mode is changed to the mode B or the mode N. When the mode B is the production mode, it is determined whether or not the mode is shifted to the mode N. When it is determined that the mode is to be changed, the production mode is changed to the mode N. The determination as to whether or not to change the production mode in mode A or mode B is easier to determine when the mode is shifted in the case of the low accuracy state than in the case of the high accuracy state. That is, when the state is highly accurate, it is easy to maintain the mode A and the mode B effect modes. By determining the mode transition in this way, when the production mode is any one of mode A, mode B, and mode N, there is a possibility that the mode A, mode B, and mode N are in a highly accurate state. Becomes higher.

  Mode N is an effect mode that shifts from mode A, mode B, or mode J. During the effect mode of mode N, it is basically a normal game (low probability low base state). However, when the mode is shifted from mode A or mode B, there may be a high accuracy high base state, a high accuracy low base state, or a low accuracy high base state. In the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect mode is mode N. If the variable display result is not “big hit” in the mode J effect mode and the time-short state is completed, the mode N effect mode is set.

  When it is determined that the mode is the mode A or mode B and the mode N is determined to shift to the mode N, the variable display result is “big hit” after the transition to the mode N until the predetermined period elapses. When the big hit type becomes “surprise”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type becomes “surprise” after a predetermined period of time. The suggestion rate is easily improved. In the suggestion rate improvement state, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, or when the variable display result is “small hit” (mode A or mode B) In the case of shifting to), it is possible to give the player a merit that it becomes easier to grasp the current gaming state. It should be noted that in the suggestion rate improved state, the suggestion rate improved state may be recognized by, for example, making the background color different from that in the suggestion rate improved state.

  When the mode A or mode B, which suggests the high probability state, is shifted to the mode N production mode, which is unlikely to be the high probability state, it is easy for the player to quit the game. In this embodiment, when the mode A or the mode B is shifted to the mode N, the suggestion rate is improved, so that the player can easily continue the game.

  FIG. 34 shows a configuration example of the mode transition determination table stored in the ROM. In this embodiment, mode transition determination tables 167A to 167D, 167G, and 167H shown in FIGS. 34A to 34D are prepared in advance as mode transition determination tables. The mode transition determination tables 167A to 167D, 167G, and 167H are used to determine whether or not to execute the mode transition to change the effect mode to one of a plurality of types, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. It is a table referred to in order to determine the effect mode etc. which are transferred based on the random value for determining the predetermined effect mode transition.

  In each mode transition determination table 167A to 167D, 167G, 167H, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random value for determining a predetermined presentation mode transition is a mode transition such as no transition, mode A, mode B, or mode N. Is assigned to the determination result of the transition destination production mode that is the production mode to be migrated. Note that, when the transition destination production mode is no transition, the mode transition is not executed.

  In the mode transition determination table 167A shown in FIG. 34A, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display is “small hit” in the probability changing state. In addition, whether the mode A or the mode B is to be switched to after the end of the short-open big hit game state or the small hit game state is whether the suggestion rate improvement state or not (the suggestion rate improvement flag is on) It is a table for determining based on whether or not there is. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167A, the mode A is more easily determined as the transition destination production mode than the mode B. Further, when the suggestion rate is improved (when the suggestion rate improvement flag is in the on state), the mode B is higher than when the suggestion rate is not improved (when the suggestion rate improvement flag is in the off state). The mode A is easily determined.

  If the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or if the variable display is “small hit” in the probability variation state, the short-term open big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state The game state after the end becomes a probable change state. Therefore, with the above settings, it is possible to increase the ratio of the probability variation state in the mode A. Further, when the mode is shifted to the mode A when the suggestion rate is improved, the ratio of the probability variation state is further increased.

  Even in the same suggestion rate improvement state, the ratio determined as the mode A as the transition destination effect mode differs depending on the number of fluctuations after the suggestion rate improvement state. Specifically, even in the same suggestion rate improved state, when the number of fluctuations after the suggestion rate improved state is 10 times or less, the mode A is determined over the mode B compared to the case of 11 times or more. It is easy to be done. By doing in this way, since the possibility of being in a probable variation state differs depending on at which stage the production mode has been changed since the suggestion rate improved state, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the mode transition determination table 167B shown in FIG. 34 (B), when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, or the variable display becomes “small hit” in the low probability state. When the short-term open big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state ends, whether the mode A or the mode B is shifted to the presentation mode is in the suggestion rate improvement state (the suggestion rate improvement flag is on) This is a table for making a determination based on whether or not a state is present. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167B, the mode B is more easily determined as the transition destination production mode than the mode A. Further, when the suggestion rate is improved (when the suggestion rate improvement flag is in the on state), the mode A is higher than when the suggestion rate is not improved (when the suggestion rate improvement flag is in the off state). Mode B is easily determined.

  If the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, or if the variable display becomes “small hit” in the low-accuracy state, the short-term open big hit gaming state or the small hit game The gaming state after the end of the state becomes a low probability state. Therefore, by the setting as described above, it is possible to increase the ratio of the low probability state in the mode B. Further, when the mode is shifted to the mode B when the suggestion rate is improved, the ratio of the low probability state is further increased.

  Even in the same suggestion rate improvement state, the ratio determined as the mode B as the transition destination effect mode differs depending on the number of fluctuations after the suggestion rate improvement state. Specifically, even in the same suggestion rate improvement state, when the number of changes after the suggestion rate improvement state is 10 times or less, it is determined to be mode B rather than mode A compared to the case of 11 times or more. It is easy to be done. By doing in this way, since the possibility of being in a low probability state varies depending on at which stage the production mode has been changed since the suggestion rate improved state, the interest of the game is improved.

  By setting the mode transition determination tables 167A and 167B as described above, it becomes an effect mode that suggests that there is a high possibility that the mode A is in the probability variation state, and that the mode B is likely to be in the low probability state (probability variation). The production mode suggests that there is a low possibility of being in a state. Moreover, when it is a suggestion rate improvement state, it becomes higher than the possibility. Further, even in the same suggestion rate improvement state, the possibility varies depending on the stage at which the suggestion rate improvement state has been entered and the mode A or mode B has been changed. As a result, even in the production mode in which it is not possible to specify whether or not the state is the probability variation state, it is possible to suggest whether or not the state is the probability variation state depending on whether the mode A or the mode B. Further, when the mode is shifted to the mode A or the mode B in the suggestion rate improved state, it becomes easier to grasp the game state, so that the suggestion rate improved state can be set to an effect mode that is advantageous to the player. Further, the player comes to pay attention to which stage the mode has changed to mode A or mode B after the suggestion rate is improved, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The mode transition determination table 167C shown in FIG. 34C indicates whether or not to transition to the mode B or the mode N mode when the gaming state is the high probability state and the mode is mode A. It is a table for determining based on the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation in A (common production mode continuation frequency count value). When the production mode is mode A, it is determined whether or not to change the production mode for every change. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167C, if the number of changes in mode A is less than 20, it is determined only without transition. That is, mode A continues until at least 20 fluctuations are made. Also, in the setting of the mode transition determination table 167C, it is determined that there is no transition or transition to mode B or mode N if the number of changes in mode A is 20 or more. Then, it is determined that the mode B or the mode N is shifted to a higher rate when the number of fluctuations in the mode A is 30 times or more than when the number of fluctuations in the mode A is 20 times or more and less than 30 times. The That is, as the number of fluctuations in mode A increases, it becomes easier to shift to mode B or mode N.

  The mode transition determination table 167D shown in FIG. 34 (D) indicates whether or not to transition to the mode B or the mode N mode when the gaming state is a low probability state and the mode is mode A. It is a table for determining based on the frequency | count of fluctuation | variation in A (common production mode continuation frequency count value). When the production mode is mode A, it is determined whether or not to change the production mode for every change. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167D, if the number of changes in mode A is less than 20, it is determined only without transition. That is, mode A continues until at least 20 fluctuations are made. Also, in the setting of the mode transition determination table 167C, it is determined that there is no transition or transition to mode B or mode N if the number of changes in mode A is 20 or more. Then, it is determined that the mode B or the mode N is shifted to a higher rate when the number of fluctuations in the mode A is 30 times or more than when the number of fluctuations in the mode A is 20 times or more and less than 30 times. The That is, as the number of fluctuations in mode A increases, it becomes easier to shift to mode B or mode N.

  In the setting of the mode transition determination tables 167C and 167D, it is easier to determine the transition to the mode N in the case of the low probability state than in the case of the high probability state. With this setting, when the mode A is changed to the mode N, the player estimates that the gaming state is a low probability state.

  The mode transition determination table 167G shown in FIG. 34 (E) indicates whether or not the mode B transition is performed in the mode B when the gaming state is the high probability state and the rendering mode is the mode B. It is a table for determining based on the number of times (common production mode continuation number count value). When the gaming state is a low probability state and the effect mode is mode B, it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode for each change. If the gaming state is a certain change state, the effect mode does not shift. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167G, if the number of changes in mode B is less than 20, it is determined only without transition. That is, mode B continues until at least 20 fluctuations are made. Further, in the setting of the mode transition determination table 167G, it is determined that there is no transition or the transition to the mode N if the number of changes in the mode B is 20 or more. Then, it is determined that the mode N is shifted to a higher rate when the number of changes in the mode B is 30 times or more than when the number of changes in the mode B is 20 times or more and less than 30 times. That is, as the number of fluctuations in mode B increases, it becomes easier to shift to mode N.

  The mode transition determination table 167H shown in FIG. 34 (F) indicates whether or not the mode B is changed to the mode N effect mode when the game state is a low probability state and the effect mode is the mode B. It is a table for determining based on the number of times (common production mode continuation number count value). When the gaming state is a low probability state and the effect mode is mode B, it is determined whether or not to change the effect mode for each change. If the gaming state is a certain change state, the effect mode does not shift. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167H, if the number of changes in mode B is less than 20, it is determined only without transition. That is, mode B continues until at least 20 fluctuations are made. Further, in the setting of the mode transition determination table 167H, it is determined that there is no transition or the transition to the mode N if the number of fluctuations in the mode B is 20 or more. Then, it is determined that the mode N is shifted to a higher rate when the number of changes in the mode B is 30 times or more than when the number of changes in the mode B is 20 times or more and less than 30 times. That is, as the number of fluctuations in mode B increases, it becomes easier to shift to mode N.

  In the setting of the mode transition determination tables 167G and 167H, it is easier to determine that the mode is shifted to the mode N in the case of the low probability state than in the case of the high probability state. With such a setting, when the mode B is shifted to the mode N, the player estimates that the gaming state is a low probability state.

  FIG. 35 shows a configuration example of the background color determination table 168 stored in the ROM. The background color determination table 168 is a table that is referred to in order to determine the background color in the suggestion rate improvement state from a plurality of types based on a predetermined random number for determining the background color. In the background color determination table 168, the determination results “blue”, “green”, and “red” indicating the background color are numerical values that are compared with the random number SR7 for determining the notice execution, according to the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state. (Decision value) is assigned.

  In the setting of the background color determination table 168, in the order of the determined background color “red”> “green”> “blue”, the end condition is most difficult to be satisfied (the end determination value is likely to increase). ing. With such a setting, the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state can be suggested to the player by the background color in the suggestion rate improvement state.

  36 and 37A are flowcharts illustrating an example of the first mode transition setting process executed in step S529. In the mode transition setting process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short time state, the first certain variation state and the second certain variation state, for example, based on the stored contents of the gaming state buffer. Which state is specified is determined (step S1621). Further, for example, from the stored contents of the effect mode buffer provided in the RAM 122, it is specified whether the current effect mode is mode A, mode B, mode J, mode K, or mode N (step S1622). Here, the effect mode buffer only needs to be able to store the current effect mode in a identifiable manner by setting a stored value associated with the current effect mode.

  Following the processing of step S1622, it is determined whether or not the effect mode specified in step S1622 is mode J (step S1623). Here, as shown in FIG. 33, the mode J effect mode is controlled in response to the short-time state (low-accuracy high-base state) after the big-hit gaming state based on the “non-probable” big-hit type. This is a production mode. Therefore, when the production mode is mode J (step S1623; Yes), based on the gaming state specified in step S1621, it is determined whether or not the time reduction state has ended (step S1624). At this time, if the time-saving state has been completed (step S1624; Yes), it is determined that the mode transition for shifting the effect mode to the mode N is performed (step S1625). Then, the first mode transition setting process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1623 that the effect mode is not mode J (step S1623; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is mode K (step S1627). Here, as shown in FIG. 33, the effect mode of mode K is an effect mode that is controlled in response to the first probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot type of “probability variation”. . Then, when the variable display result is continuously controlled to the first probability variation state (high probability high base state) until the variable display result is “big hit”, the mode transition is performed when variable display of the decorative symbols is started There is no need. Therefore, when the production mode is mode K (step S1627; Yes), the first mode transition setting process is terminated. If the first probability change state is set to end before the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the first probability change state ends based on the gaming state specified in step S1621. It may be determined whether or not it has been completed, and if it has been completed, the mode transition to the mode N effect mode may be executed.

  If it is determined in step S1627 that the mode is not the mode K effect mode (step S1627; No), it is determined whether or not the effect mode is mode N (step S1650). When it is determined that the effect mode is mode N (step S1650; Yes), the process proceeds to step S1660 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S1650 that the mode N is not the production mode (step S1650; No), the production mode is either mode A or mode B. At this time, 1 is added to the value of the common effect mode continuation number counter (common effect mode continuation number count value) for counting the number of fluctuations in mode A or mode B (step S1630).

  Then, any of the mode transition determination tables 167C, 167D, 167G, and 167H shown in FIGS. 34C to 34F is set as a use table for determining the effect mode to be transitioned by the mode transition (step S1631). ). Here, when the gaming state is the high probability state and the production mode is mode A, the mode transition determination table 167C is set, and when the gaming state is the low probability state and the production mode is mode A, When the mode transition determination table 167D is set, and the gaming state is the high probability state and the production mode is the mode B, the mode transition determination table 167G is set, the gaming state is the low probability state and the presentation mode is the mode. In the case of B, the mode transition determination table 167G is set.

  Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined effect mode transition is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the RAM 122 (step S1632). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value, by referring to any of the mode transition determination tables 167C, 167D, 167G, and 167H set in step S1631, transition to the effect mode after execution of the mode transition is performed. The pre-effect mode is determined (step S1633). However, if the transition destination effect mode is determined as “no transition” in step S1633, it is determined not to perform the mode transition.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is determined in step S1633 that mode transition is to be executed (step S1651 in FIG. 37A). If it is determined that the mode shift is to be executed (step S1651; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is determined to shift to the mode N effect mode (step S1652).

  When it is determined to shift to the mode N effect mode (step S1652; Yes), the suggestion rate improvement flag provided in the RAM 122 is set to the on state to set the suggestion rate improvement state (step S1653).

  Then, as the suggestion rate improvement state end condition, according to the setting shown in FIG. 37B, the suggestion rate improvement state end determination value corresponding to the value of the common effect mode continuation number counter (common effect mode continuation number count value) is set. Set (step S1654).

  The common effect mode continuation number counter counts the number of fluctuations in mode A or mode B. In this embodiment, the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state corresponding to the number of fluctuations in mode A or mode B (the number of fluctuations in which mode A or mode B has continued since shifting to mode A or mode B) is determined. . In step S1654, when the common performance mode continuation count count value is 20 to 24, “50” is set as the suggestion rate improvement state end determination value, and the common performance mode continuation count count value is 25 to 29. In this case, “40” is set as the end determination value for the suggestion rate improvement state, and “30” is set as the end determination value for the suggestion rate improvement state when the common performance mode continuation count value is 30 to 34. When the common performance mode continuation count value is 35 or more, “20” is set as the suggestion rate improvement state end determination value. In other words, in this embodiment, an end condition that is more advantageous to the player is set as the period in which mode A continues is shorter. By doing in this way, the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state is set according to the period in which mode A or mode B continues, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when mode A or mode B, which is an effect mode that suggests that it is highly accurate, is discontinued in a short period of time, the player is discouraged. Since the termination conditions are advantageous, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  Subsequent to step S1654, the suggestion rate improvement state counter for counting the number of changes in the suggestion rate improvement state is reset (step S1655). Then, the background color determination table 168 shown in FIG. 35 is set as a use table for determining the background color in the suggestion rate improvement state (step S1656). Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined background color is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the RAM 122 (step S1657). The background color in the suggestion rate improvement state is determined by referring to the background color determination table 168 based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value (step S1658). At this time, the background color is determined at a different determination rate according to the end determination value of the suggestion rate improvement state. Thereby, according to the background color in the suggestion rate improved state, the end condition of the suggestion rate improved state can be suggested to the player.

  Subsequently, the common effect mode continuation number counter for counting the number of fluctuations in mode A or mode B is reset (step S1659), and the first mode transition setting process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S1650 in FIG. 36 that the mode is the production mode of mode N (step S1650; Yes), or if it is not determined in step S1651 that the mode transition is executed (step S1651; No). When it is not determined to shift to the mode N (step S1652; No), it is determined whether or not the suggestion rate improvement flag is in an on state (step S1660). If the suggestion rate improvement flag is in an off state (step S1660; No), the first mode transition setting process is terminated as it is. If the suggestion rate improvement flag is on (step S1660; Yes), the suggestion rate improvement state end determination process for determining whether or not to end the suggestion rate improvement state is executed (step S1661), and then the first The mode transition setting process ends.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the suggestion rate improvement state end determination process executed in step S1611 of FIG. In the suggestion rate improvement state end determination process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a suggestion rate improvement state end condition change determination (step S1701).

  In this suggestion rate improvement state end condition change determination, it is determined whether or not a predetermined change condition is satisfied. For example, it is determined whether or not the specified variation pattern is a predetermined variation pattern by reading the EXT data of the variation pattern designation command. If it is a predetermined variation pattern, it is determined that the end condition is changed. Specifically, it may be determined that the end condition is changed when the variation pattern is a variation pattern with a predetermined reach effect. Alternatively, a random value may be extracted, and it may be determined that the termination condition is changed when the random value matches a predetermined determination value. In other words, the change condition may be a predetermined condition, and can be arbitrarily set.

  If it is determined in the end condition change determination in step S1701 that the end condition is to be changed (step S1702; Yes), 10 is added to the end condition determination value for determining the end condition in the suggestion rate improvement state (step S1703). In this embodiment, the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state end is that a predetermined number of changes have been executed at the end of the suggestion rate improvement state. A value corresponding to the predetermined number of times is set in advance as an end condition determination value. If it is determined in the end condition change determination in step S1701 that the end condition is to be changed, by adding 10 to the end condition determination value, the number of fluctuations until the suggestion rate improvement state ends is extended 10 times. Since the end condition can be extended in this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to continue the game.

  After the process of step S1703 or when it is determined in the end condition change determination in step S1701 that the end condition is not to be changed (step S1702; No), the suggestion rate is improved for counting the number of fluctuations in the mode suggestion rate improvement state. The value of the state counter (the suggestion rate improvement state count value) is incremented by 1 (step S1704).

  Then, it is determined whether the suggestion rate improvement state count value has reached the suggestion rate improvement state end condition determination value (step S1705). If the suggestion rate improvement state count value has reached the suggestion rate improvement state end condition determination value (step S1705; Yes), the suggestion rate improvement flag is reset to the OFF state in order to end the suggestion rate improvement state (step S1706). ). After step S1706 or when it is determined that the suggestion rate improved state count value has not reached the end condition determination value for the suggestion rate improved state end (step S1705; No), the suggestion rate improved state end determination process ends.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the second mode transition setting process executed in the processes of steps S174 and S176 of FIG. The second mode transition setting process is a process for transitioning the effect mode when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. In the second mode transition setting process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, for example, and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. ] Is determined (step S1721).

  At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” (step S1721; Yes), it is determined that the mode shift to the mode K is executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. (Step S1722). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends.

  If the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is not “probable change” (step S1721; No), it is determined whether the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. (Step S1723).

  At this time, if the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S1723; Yes), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode transition is executed to shift the effect mode to mode J. Is determined (step S1724). Thereafter, the second mode transition setting process ends.

  When it is determined in step S1723 that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S1723; No), for example, by reading the EXT data of the variable display result notification command, etc. A variable display result is specified (step S1730). Here, it is specified that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit”.

  Subsequently, for example, from the stored contents of the gaming state buffer, it is specified whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short time state, the first probability variation state, or the second probability variation state (step S1731). Further, it is confirmed whether the suggestion rate improvement flag provided in the RAM 122 is in an on state or an off state (step S1732).

  Then, based on the variable display result specified in step S1730 and the gaming state specified in step S1731, either mode transition decision table 167A or 167B shown in FIG. 34 is selected and set (step S1733). In step S 1733, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the variable display result is “small hit” and the gaming state is a high probability state (first probability variation state, first 2), the mode transition determination table 167A is set, and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly short”, or the variable display result is “small hit”. If the gaming state is a low probability state (short time state, normal state), the mode transition determination table 167A is set.

  Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the effect mode transition is extracted from, for example, a random counter provided in the RAM 122 (step S1734). Then, based on the numeric data indicating the extracted random number value, the effect mode to be shifted is determined by referring to the mode shift determination table 167A or 167B (step S1735). At this time, the transition-destination effect mode is determined at a different determination ratio depending on whether or not the suggestion rate improvement flag is in the on state and the number of changes in the suggestion rate improvement state (the suggestion rate improvement state count value).

  The mode transition determination table 167A is a table that is used when the gaming state after the mode transition is a highly probable state. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167A, when the suggestion rate is improved, the ratio of shifting to mode A from mode B is higher when the suggestion rate is improved than when the suggestion rate is not improved. The mode transition determination table 167B is a table used when the gaming state after the mode transition is a low probability state. In the setting of the mode transition determination table 167B, the ratio of shifting from mode A to mode B is higher when the suggestion rate is improved than when the suggestion rate is not improved. As a result, when the mode is changed to the mode A or the mode B in the suggestion rate improved state (in the suggestion rate improved state, “surprise accuracy”, “sudden time reduction”, “small hit”, etc.), the subsequent game Since it becomes easy to grasp the state, it is possible to make the suggestion rate improved state beneficial to the player. In addition, since the rate of transition of the production mode varies depending on the number of changes in the suggestion rate improvement state, the player comes to pay attention to at which stage of the suggestion rate improvement state the mode A or mode B has been changed. Interest is improved.

  After step S1735, the common effect mode continuation number counter is reset (step S1736), and the second mode transition setting process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the mode transition is executed in the mode A or the mode B effect mode, the mode N may be shifted to the effect mode. If the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” between the transition to mode N and the elapse of the predetermined period, the variable display result is “big hit” after the predetermined period elapses. As a result, the suggestion rate is improved more easily than mode B compared to the case where the big hit type is “accurate”. In the suggestion rate improvement state, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise” or “suddenly short”, or when the variable display result is “small hit” (mode A or mode B) When the game state is shifted to), it is possible to give the player the advantage of making it easier to grasp the current gaming state, and to make it easier for the player to continue the game after the gaming state becomes the normal state. .

  In addition, a plurality of completion conditions for the suggestion rate improvement state are provided, and based on the background color determination table 168 shown in FIG. 35, the background color in the suggestion rate improvement state is determined at a different rate depending on the end conditions. The background color in the suggestion rate improvement state can indicate the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the suggestion rate improvement state, the suggestion rate improvement state end condition change determination (step S1701 in FIG. 38) is performed, and if the predetermined change condition is satisfied, the end condition of the suggestion rate improvement state is more satisfied. Change to a difficult end condition. As a result, the player becomes interested in the establishment of the change condition, the interest of the game is improved, and the end condition is more difficult to be satisfied, thereby making it easier for the player to continue the game. be able to.

  In addition, even in the same suggestion rate improvement state, the possibility of being in a probable change state differs depending on the stage (number of fluctuations) after entering the suggestion rate improvement state, so that the probability change state is different. The player shifts to A or mode B, and the player pays attention to the timing, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in step S1654 of FIG. 37 (A), different end conditions are set as end conditions for the suggestion rate improvement state in accordance with the number of changes in mode A or mode B, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when mode A or mode B, which is an effect mode that suggests that it is highly accurate, is discontinued in a short period of time, the player is discouraged. Since the termination conditions are advantageous, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

  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 the 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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display, derives a display result, and controls a specific state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result,
A variable winning device that can be changed between a first state disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is more advantageous than the first state;
Variable prize control means for performing control to change the variable prize device from the first state to the second state on the condition that a predetermined display result including the specific display result is derived;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect after the predetermined display result is derived;
A value giving means for giving a predetermined value;
Change mode determining means for determining a change mode of the variable winning device;
A variable display pattern capable of selecting a variable display time corresponding to the content of the specific effect to be executed by selecting one of a plurality of types of variable display times according to the determined change mode. A selection means;
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The specific state is a state in which a game medium can be won in the variable winning device in the second state,
The timing at which the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state during execution of the specific effect varies depending on the value to be given,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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