JP6084326B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine provided with a power-off monitoring means for detecting that the power supplied to the gaming machine has dropped. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball. When detecting the winning, the detecting means transmits a detection signal for switching the voltage from the high level to the low level to the control means, and the control means receives the detection signal to recognize the winning, and the prize ball (game ball) ). As such a gaming machine, by detecting the presence or absence of a power outage (interruption signal) by interruption processing at regular time intervals, even if a power outage occurs, the player can be disadvantaged in the progress of the game. There is one that can be avoided as much as possible (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-190800 A

An object of the present invention is to provide a suitable gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that performs variable display based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A holding storage means capable of storing, as a holding storage, information relating to a variable display that has not yet started despite the establishment of the first starting condition or the second starting condition;
Variable display control means for preferentially executing variable display based on establishment of the second start condition over variable display based on establishment of the first start condition;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition before starting variable display based on the established start condition When,
Pre-reading effect execution means for executing pre-reading effect before the variable display that is a determination target is started based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
State control means for controlling to a special state different from the normal state when the state transition condition is satisfied,
Based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the established start condition specifying data that can specify which start condition is satisfied and whether the special state is controlled are specified. Computing means for performing an exclusive OR operation with possible special state specifying data,
When the calculation result by the calculation means is a predetermined result, the prefetch effect execution means does not execute the prefetch effect corresponding to the start condition that is the target of the calculation,
Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied when being controlled to the special state and the second start condition is being satisfied when being controlled to the normal state, The result is the predetermined result.
It is characterized by that.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention provides:
A plurality of types that can be operated upon receiving power supply and that can be distinguished from each other based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a start area provided in the game area (for example, the first start winning opening and the second start opening). A game for controlling to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived to variable display means for performing variable display of the identification information of the player and deriving the display result A machine (such as a pachinko machine 1),
A variable winning device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B) that is controllable in a state in which a game medium easily passes and a state in which it is difficult to pass through, and forms the starting area;
Power monitoring means (for example, a power supply monitoring circuit) for monitoring a supply state of power to the gaming machine and outputting a decrease signal based on a decrease in power supplied to the gaming machine;
Detection means (for example, various switches) that performs predetermined detection and outputs a detection signal indicating a detection result;
An input terminal (for example, an input port) to which a detection signal output from the detection means is input;
Input data storage means (such as the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S932) that stores data indicating the input status of the input detection signal in the data holding means based on the input of the detection signal to the input terminal;
Control means for controlling the progress of the game based on the data stored in the data holding means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing after step S14 according to the execution result of the switch processing),
The input data storage means restricts data storage to the data holding means when a decrease signal is input from the power monitoring means to the input terminal (for example, in step S931, it is determined that there is a power-off signal). In the case of skipping steps S932 and 933),
The detection means outputs a detection signal indicating that a game medium has passed through the start area;
It is characterized by that.

According to the configuration of the gaming machine of (1) above, since the input state of the detection signal when the lowered signal is input and the operation is unstable is not acquired, the reliability of the acquired detection signal can be improved. .

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
There are a plurality of the input terminals (for example, input port IP00 to input port IP02),
The input data storage means sequentially performs processing for storing data indicating the input state of the detection signal in the data holding means and processing for determining whether or not the lowering signal is input for each input terminal ( For example, the process of step S902 is performed for each input port),
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  According to such a configuration, when data indicating the detection signal input state is stored in one input terminal and the other input terminal, it is possible to cope with a change in the input state of the drop signal.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The input data storage means confirms the input status of the detection signal at the input terminal a plurality of times for each predetermined period, and stores the data in the data holding means after confirming the consistency of the data (for example, the processing of steps S921 and 925 is performed). Run),
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  According to such a configuration, data reliability can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
There are multiple types of input terminals (for example, error detection input port, payout control input port, variable display input port, etc.)
The detection means includes a plurality of passage detection means (for example, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, etc.) that detect that the game medium has passed a predetermined area in the game area and output a passage detection signal. A plurality of abnormality detection means (for example, an error system switch 29 including a plurality of switches) for detecting an abnormality relating to the progress of the game and outputting an abnormality detection signal;
The passage detection signal and the abnormality detection signal are input to different types of input terminals (for example, the signals detected by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are input ports for variable display) The signals detected by the error switch 29 such as the magnet sensor signals 1 to 3 and the radio wave sensor signal that are input to the IP02 are input to the input port IP00 that is an error detection input port).
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  According to such a configuration, data can be confirmed for each necessary information, so that the processing load can be reduced.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When starting the variable display, the execution mode of the specific effect in the variable display (for example, normal reach, super reach, etc.) and the execution mode of the normal effect other than the specific effect in the variable display (for example, slipping or pseudo-continuation). A starting time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S110 and S111),
Prefetch command transmission means for transmitting either a first command indicating that the prefetch effect can be executed or a second command indicating that execution of the prefetch notice is restricted (for example, a command for restricting execution of the prefetch notice effect) Or a CPU 103 that transmits a command indicating that the pre-reading notice can be executed), and
A normal effect command (for example, a previous variation pattern designation command) indicating the execution mode of the normal effect determined by the start time determining unit, and a specific effect command indicating the execution mode of the specific effect determined by the start time determining unit Production mode command transmission means for transmitting (for example, a post-change pattern designation command) (for example, the CPU 103 that performs command transmission setting in step S111);
A variable display effect control means for executing an effect based on the normal effect command and the specific effect command transmitted from the effect mode command transmission means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S172);
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area, prior determination means for determining whether or not the display result of variable display is the specific display result before the variable display based on the passage is started (for example, CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240),
Further comprising
The prefetch command transmitting means transmits the first command corresponding to at least the normal effect command and the specific effect command transmitted by the variable display effect control means based on the determination by the prior determination means (step S413). Process, etc.)
The pre-determining means determines the execution mode of the specific effect and the execution mode of the normal effect in variable display based on the passage of the game medium through the start area based on data stored in the data holding unit. Determining (for example, executing the process of step S240 based on the execution result of the switch process);
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  According to such a configuration, a plurality of variation patterns can be created by a combination of execution modes of the specific effect and the normal effect, so that it is not necessary to prepare all the variable display patterns in advance, and the data capacity can be reduced. it can.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
Reservation storage means (for example, first special figure reservation storage unit) capable of storing as variable storage of a predetermined upper limit storage number for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the area 151A, second special figure storage unit 151B, etc.)
Pre-reading effect execution means for executing a predetermined pre-reading effect before the variable display of the hold memory that has been determined based on the determination result of the prior determination means is started (for example, the effect of executing the processes of steps S161 and S172) Control CPU 120, etc.)
The prefetch effect execution means executes the prefetch effect based on the reception of the first command corresponding to the specific effect command from the prefetch command transmission means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect). For example, whether to perform a pre-reading announcement based on the command shown)
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  According to such a configuration, since the prefetching notice effect is executed based on the prior command corresponding to the specific effect command, the control load of the prefetching notice effect can be reduced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an input port. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a block diagram etc. which show structural examples, such as an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an input port confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern determination module. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern distribution process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the ratio which determines prefetch notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of the production control command of a modification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the conventional prefetch notice determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of the production control command of a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design 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. The on-hold storage display in the start winning memory display area 5H is generated based on the starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first starting winning opening, or the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The display mode (for example, display color and shape) is varied depending on whether the start is based on passing (entering) or not. In this embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is set to a round blue display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to (entering) is a round red display.

  On the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H in the display area of the image display device 5, a changing special figure display area 5I is provided. In the changing special map display area 5I, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. During the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, the floating special figure display area 5I is round and blue. Is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5I. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is shifted to the changing special figure display area 5I and displayed. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5I, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is executing the special symbol game.

  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 "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of 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.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the pre-reading notice effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games is a continuous notice effect. Also called.

  In this embodiment, as a pre-reading notice effect, a notice is displayed by changing the display part for displaying the number of reserved special figure reservations in the start winning memory display area 5H to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. A hold notice for notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the target variable display is executed. In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect, a background change notice for notifying that there is a high possibility of being a “big hit” in subsequent variable display by changing the background in the image display device 5 to a background different from the background at the normal time. It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition to the display part in the start winning storage display area 5H, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed also in the changing special figure display area 5I. In this embodiment, the reserved memory display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to the fact that the hold has been consumed is shifted and displayed in the changing special figure display area 5I. When the start winning memory display area 5H is on hold storage display in a special mode or special mode, when shifting to the changing special map display area 5I, the display in the changing special map display area 5I is also in a special mode. Or a special mode. By doing in this way, even if it is a case where a prefetch notice effect is performed in the stage where there are few numbers of reservation memory, the opportunity for a display mode to change to a special mode can be increased, and the interest of a game improves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The 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 some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the 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 payout control board is a control board that is independent of the main board 11, and is equipped with various circuits for receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 and controlling the payout of the prize balls.

  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 error system switch 29, 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. ing. Note that the error switch 29 may be any switch that has an arbitrary configuration for detecting radio waves, magnets, or the like, such as a sensor. Further, the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81YYH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, YYH and XXH indicate an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be values arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated. Specifically, a variation pattern number (see FIG. 5) predetermined for each variation pattern is set in the EXT data (YYH) of the variation pattern designation command.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "". More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying the advance determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change” and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (determination) of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (highly accurate low base state, timeless probability changing state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is time variation control and probability variation. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-variable probability changing state).

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H indicates that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted.

  The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory number when the first start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning. Further, the second reserved memory count notification command is transmitted as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning.

  In this embodiment, a first start opening winning designation command or a second starting opening winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is selected as the hold storage information is transmitted. At the same time, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. In addition, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH, the command C6XXH, and the command D1YYH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result, and whether or not the big hit type is determined. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result (variation category determination result) as to which determination value range the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is as a winning determination result. The command D1YYH is a winning change pattern notification command indicating a determination result (variation pattern determination result) of which variation pattern the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern becomes a determination value of as a winning determination result. is there.

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 22), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning. It is determined whether the decision value range is the random value MR3 for determining the big hit type or the variation pattern type, or the variation pattern determining random value MR4. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. In addition, a value for designating a range of a determined value (variation category) in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. In addition, a value (variation pattern number YYH) for designating a variation pattern corresponding to the random number MR4 as the determination result is set in the EXT data of the winning variation pattern notification command, and transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. . The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is included in the predetermined range of determination values. Further, the variation pattern can be recognized based on the value set in the winning variation pattern notification command. In the effect control board 12, when the variable display result is specified from the winning variation pattern notification command, the symbol designation command may not be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, when notifying the same variation pattern, the same numerical value (variation pattern number) is used for the EXT data (YYH) of the variation pattern designation command and the EXT data (YYH) of the winning variation pattern notification command. Is set. Thus, the command can be simplified by sharing the EXT data in the case of commands that notify the same variation pattern. Further, the processing routine for determining the variation pattern on the side of the effect control board 12 can be made common, and the control burden on the effect control board 12 can be reduced.

  As an example of the symbol designating command, the command C400H is the first symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”, and the command C401H is the variable display result “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. And the command C402H is the third symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and the command C403H is the variable symbol display result “big hit”. ”Is a fourth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the big hit type is“ surprise ”, and the command C404H is a fifth symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is“ small hit ”. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designating command and the EXT data set in the variable display result notification command may be shared.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 is a one-chip microcomputer, for example, and includes a control clock generation circuit 106, a reset / interrupt controller 109, a random number circuit 104, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, an RO
An M (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a timer circuit (PIT) 107, an input / output control circuit 108, and an input / output port 105 are provided. 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 the 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 the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the input / output port 105, the CPU 103 receives the input of various signals via the input / output port 105, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside is also performed.

  The control clock generation circuit 106 generates a control clock signal and supplies it to various circuits such as the CPU 103 that control the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. Here, the oscillation frequency of the control clock signal is different from the oscillation frequency of the random number clock signal generated by the random number clock generation circuit mounted on the main board 11. Also, one of the oscillation frequency of the control clock signal and the oscillation frequency of the random number clock signal is not an integral multiple of the other oscillation frequency. The control clock generation circuit 106 divides an external clock generated by a clock generation circuit different from the random number clock generation circuit outside the game control microcomputer 100 by a predetermined division ratio or multiplication number. Alternatively, a control clock signal having a predetermined oscillation frequency may be generated by multiplication.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The timer circuit 107 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 4 is a circuit that includes, for example, four channels (CH0 to CH3) of 8-bit programmable counters, and is capable of generating real-time interrupts and measuring time. is there. For example, the timer circuit 107 starts counting down at a predetermined cycle from a preset count value for each channel, and when there is a channel whose count value is “00”, the interrupt flag corresponding to the channel is turned on. set. At this time, if the interrupt is permitted, the timer circuit 107 generates an interrupt request to the reset / interrupt controller 109.

  The input / output control circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 controls access to the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 from an external device via the input / output port 109, for example, for game control stored in the ROM 101. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading of internal data such as programs and fixed data. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the input / output port 109 as an external device.

  As an example, the input / output control circuit 108 indicates that the external data connected to the input / output port 105 is requested to read out the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 such as all or part of the stored data in the ROM 101. To detect. When this read request is detected, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether or not to permit reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100. For example, it is assumed that all or part of the stored data in the ROM 101 is encrypted. In this case, if the read request from the external device is a read request for the encryption processing program or key data stored in the ROM 101, the input / output control circuit 108 rejects the read request and uses the game control microcomputer. The reading of 100 internal data is prohibited. In the input / output port 105, a switch element is provided between the output port from which data stored in the ROM 101 is output and the internal bus. When the input / output control circuit 108 prohibits reading of the internal data, the switch element is provided. What is necessary is just to control so that it may be in an OFF state. In this way, the input / output control circuit 108 prohibits reading of internal data depending on whether or not a read request from an external device requests reading of predetermined internal data (for example, a predetermined area of the ROM 101). You may make it decide whether to do or to permit.

  Alternatively, the input / output control circuit 108 may determine whether or not a predetermined authentication code is input from an external device when detecting a request for reading internal data. In this case, for example, a predetermined code pattern serving as an authentication code may be stored in advance in the input / output control circuit 108 or in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. When an authentication code is input from the external device, the authentication code is compared with the authentication code stored in the internal device. If they match, a read request is accepted and the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is read. To give permission. On the other hand, if the authentication code input from the external device does not match the authentication code stored internally, the read request is rejected and reading of the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is prohibited. In this way, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether to prohibit or permit reading of internal data depending on whether the authentication code input from the external device matches the authentication code stored internally. You may do it. Thereby, it is possible to read out the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 using a correct authentication code known in advance by an inspection organization or the like, and to properly inspect the validity of the internal data. become.

  As another example, a read prohibition flag is provided in the input / output control circuit 108, and reading of the ROM 101 by an external device is prohibited if the read prohibition flag is on. On the other hand, when the reading prohibition flag is in the off state, reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is permitted. Here, the read prohibition flag is off in the initial state, but once the read prohibition flag is turned on, the read prohibition flag cannot be cleared and returned to the off state. That's fine. That is, the read prohibition flag can be irreversibly changed from the off state to the on state. For example, the input / output control circuit 108 does not have a function for clearing the read prohibition flag to turn it off, and is set so that the read prohibition flag cannot be cleared by any instruction. That's fine. Then, the input / output control circuit 108 determines whether or not the read prohibition flag is on when an external device requests reading of internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 such as data stored in the ROM 101. At this time, if the reading prohibition flag is on, the reading request from the external device is rejected, and reading of the internal data of the gaming control microcomputer 100 is prohibited. On the other hand, if the read prohibition flag is OFF, a read request from an external device is accepted and reading of the internal data of the game control microcomputer 100 is permitted. With such a configuration, the provider who creates the game control program and stores it in the ROM 101 reads the program that has been debugged from the ROM 101 to the external device while the read prohibition flag is off. Can do. Then, when shipping after the debugging work is finished, by setting the read prohibition flag to the on state, the external reading of the ROM 101 can be restricted thereafter, and the user of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like Reading of the ROM 101 can be prevented. As described above, the input / output control circuit 108 may determine whether to prohibit or permit reading of internal data depending on whether an internal flag such as a read prohibition flag is off or on.

  Note that the read prohibition flag is not set irreversibly but can be changed from the on state to the off state, while the read prohibition flag is changed from the on state to the off state to permit reading of internal data. In this case, external reading of the ROM 101 may be restricted by erasing the data stored in the ROM 101 (for example, flash erasure).

  As yet another example, switching between prohibiting or permitting reading of stored data in the ROM 101 may be switched according to the content of stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. For example, when the stored data in the start area from the start address in the user program management area of the ROM 101 to a predetermined number of bytes (for example, 8 bytes) is predetermined external read permission data, the ROM 101 of the external device Enables reading and permits external reading of internal data. On the other hand, when the storage data in the start area is external read prohibition data different from the external read permission data, reading of the ROM 101 by the external device is disabled and external reading of internal data is prohibited. When reading of internal data is requested from an external device connected to the input / output port 105 when external reading of the internal data is prohibited, a predetermined fixed value is output from the external device. It is sufficient that internal data cannot be read. Further, when the storage data in the start area is ROM read prohibition data (for example, all “00H”) different from the external read permission data and the external read prohibition data, the ROM 101 itself cannot be read and the storage data in the ROM 101 is stored. May be prevented from being read. For example, in the ROM in the manufacturing stage, the storage data in the start area is set as ROM read prohibition data so that the ROM itself cannot be read. If the development ROM is used, external read permission data is written in the start area. Thus, it is possible to verify internal data by an external device. On the other hand, if a ROM for mass production is used, the external read prohibition data is written in the start area, so that the ROM 103 in the game control microcomputer 100 can be read by the CPU 103 or the like, while the external device The ROM 101 may be prevented from being read.

  The game control microcomputer 100 includes an input / output port 105 for inputting various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Output port. As an example, the input / output port 105 includes input ports IP00 to IP02 having bit allocation as shown in FIG. For example, the magnet sensor signal 1 is input to the input port IP00 shown in FIG. 5 as one of the detection signals of the error switch 29 in the 0th bit [bit 0], and the error switch in the first bit [bit 1]. The magnet sensor signal 2 is input as one of the detection signals 29, the magnet sensor signal 3 is input as one of the detection signals of the error switch 29 to the second bit [bit 2], and the third bit [bit 3]. In addition, a radio wave sensor signal is input as one of the detection signals of the error system switch 29, and a reset signal is input to the seventh bit [bit 7]. The fourth bit [bit 4] to the sixth bit [bit 6] are vacant bits, and are used for expansion, for example, when a new signal is input. The error system switch 29 includes various switches such as a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 1, a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 2, a switch for detecting the magnet sensor signal 3, and a switch for detecting the radio wave sensor signal. Yes.

  In the input port IP01 shown in FIG. 5, for example, the detection signal of the normal winning opening switch 1 is input to the 0th bit [bit 0], and the detection signal of the normal winning opening switch 2 is input to the first bit [bit 1]. Then, the detection signal of the count switch 23 is input to the second bit [bit 2]. Although not shown in the drawings, the normal winning opening is provided at a predetermined position in the game area, and is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number of winning balls when a gaming ball enters. In this embodiment, a normal winning slot 1 and a normal winning slot 2 are provided, and a game ball that has won the normal winning slot 1 is detected by the normal winning slot switch 1, and a game ball that has won the normal winning slot 2. Is detected by the normal winning opening switch 2. The third bit [bit 3] to the seventh bit [bit 7] are used for expansion. In addition, the common winning opening switch may be a switch common to a plurality of ordinary winning openings. For example, a plurality of normal winning holes are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (for example, the right side and the left side of the gaming area), and a single normal winning hole switch is used to win a prize in any of the normal winning holes. You may make it detect.

  The input port IP02 shown in FIG. 5 receives, for example, a start winning signal SS1 that is a detection signal of the first start port switch 22A in the 0th bit [bit 0], and the second start in the first bit [bit 1]. The start winning signal SS2 which is the detection signal of the mouth switch 22B is input, the detection signal of the gate switch 21 is input to the second bit [bit 2], and the power supply confirmation signal is input to the third bit [bit 3]. The fourth bit [bit 4] to the seventh bit [bit 7] are used for expansion. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the input port IP00 is input according to the signal type, such as error detection, the input port IP01 is for payout control, and the input port IP02 is for variable display. The ports are different. Therefore, it is possible to select a port to be checked according to the type of necessary information, and to reduce the processing load. In addition, at the input port IP02, the start winning signal SS1 from the first start port switch 22A and the start winning signal SS2 from the second start port switch 22B are input to separate bits, respectively. In this case, the start winning signal SS1 and the start winning signal SS2 input to the input port IP02 are each branched, for example, inside the game control microcomputer 100 and transmitted to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103. Good. Alternatively, the start winning signal SS1 and the start winning signal SS2 input to the input port IP03 are transmitted on the internal bus common to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103 so that they can be supplied to both the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103. May be. Alternatively, the start winning signal SS1 from the first start port switch 22A and the start winning signal SS2 from the second start port switch 22B are respectively branched outside the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer. The data may be transmitted to the random number circuit 104 and the CPU 103 built in 100. In this case, at the input port IP02, the bits to which the start winning signals SS1 and SS2 transmitted to the random number circuit 104 are input and the bits to which the start winning signals SS1 and SS2 transmitted to the CPU 103 are input, respectively. It may be provided separately.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type 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” A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 7 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed. 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”. As shown in FIG. 7, a variation pattern number for identifying the variation pattern is assigned to each variation pattern.

  FIG. 8 shows the variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 7 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, if each variation pattern type is configured to include a single or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols, etc. Good.

  As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect (for example, whether it is super reach α or super reach β). Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8, each variation pattern type is classified into one or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variable display mode and the content of variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 7 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 134 as shown in FIG. 13, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 134, variation patterns to which a determination value is assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 9A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30099”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  11 and 12 show a configuration example of the variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 11A, the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B shown in FIG. 11B, and FIG. ), A loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and a loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B shown in FIG. 12B are prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is changed according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprising change”. (Determined value) is assigned to any one of the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3, variation pattern type CA4-1, and variation pattern type CA4-2.

  In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the assignment of the decision value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 differs. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3, while the variation pattern type CA4- No determination value is assigned to 1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA4-1 and the variation pattern type CA4-2, while the variation pattern type CA3-1 to CA4-2. No decision value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA3-3. As a result, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern type different from the case of being controlled to the normal open big hit state is determined. can do.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern type may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation pattern types. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B are determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type Is a table referred to for determining one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected as a use table when the gaming state is the normal state, for example. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B is selected as a usage table corresponding to the fact that the time reduction control is performed, for example, when the gaming state is the probability change state or the time reduction state. .

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, the determined values are set to the respective variation pattern types so that the ratios determined for the respective variation pattern types are different from each other. There is an assigned part. Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 133B, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. As a result, different variation pattern types can be determined 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 time shortening state.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 134 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 134 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 134, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 14 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 14 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the random value for determining the variation pattern, extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 or the like is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, the random value for determining the variation pattern, extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. The numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

  The I / O 105 (input / output port 105 in FIG. 4) provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer. An output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the computer 100 is configured.

  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.

  FIG. 15A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches one of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the content of the effect by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 15B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game) according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the effect lamp 9, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED, and a movable member included in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 16A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 16A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, an effect control buffer setting unit 194, and an effect control hold. And a storage unit 195.

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

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

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

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

  The effect control hold storage unit 195 is an area for storing data corresponding to the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. The effect control hold storage unit 195 is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total hold storage number. Corresponding to the number, the starting winning port specified by the starting port winning designation command, the symbol (variable display result or jackpot type) specified from the symbol specifying command, the changing category specified from the changing category command, the winning variation pattern An area is provided for storing the variation pattern specified by the notification command and storing the hold display mode in the start winning storage display area 5H. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , A winning variation pattern notification command, and a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Is sent.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top in the empty area of the effect control hold storage unit 195 in the order received at the time of starting winning. At the time of start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a winning variation pattern notification command, and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 16B, the start prize specified by the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. It stores the pattern (variable display result and jackpot type) specified from the mouth, symbol designation command, the variation category identified from the variation category command, and the distribution of the variation pattern identified by the winning variation pattern notification command. Become. In FIG. 16B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. In this embodiment, when the winning variation pattern notification command is received, the variation pattern specified from the winning variation pattern notification command is divided into a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. Specifically, “non-reach”, “normal reach”, “super reach”, and “pseudo-continuous” are provided as sub-variation pattern types. In some cases, the “pseudo train” and other sub-variation pattern types are duplicated. In the example shown in FIG. 14B, the variation pattern of the pending data stored in the buffer number “4” is distributed to “super reach” and “pseudo-continuous”. The sub variation pattern type used for distribution of variation patterns on the production control board 12 side (sub side) is different from the variation pattern type on the main substrate 11 side (main side) as shown in FIG. The sub variation pattern type may be the same as the main variation pattern type.

  The hold data stored in the effect control hold storage unit 195 shown in FIG. 16B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable design variable display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 16B, when a variable display of a new decorative design is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “4” is changed to the buffer number. The region is shifted to a region corresponding to “2” to “3”.

  Whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning command (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and pending memory number notification command) stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A Or, a pre-reading notice pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if the command at the time of starting winning is missed or inconsistent, the pre-reading notice effect setting is not performed until the variable information of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). You may make it restrict | limit to. In the case of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect, the pre-reading notice effect of all aspects may not be executed for the pre-reading notice effect that targets the variable display corresponding to the start winning that occurred within a predetermined period. Alternatively, the pre-reading notice effect of some aspects may not be executed.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 16B, each buffer number (holding number) is stored with a “holding display mode” indicating the display mode of the hold storage display. If the hold display mode in the start winning memory display area 5H is a special mode due to the execution of the hold notice, a value indicating that is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 16B, the pre-reading notice effect is executed in the hold storage display corresponding to the buffer number “4”, and the hold storage display is displayed in a special mode.

  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. A power supply monitoring circuit is provided on the power supply board. The power monitoring circuit is configured by using, for example, a power failure monitoring reset module IC, and is a circuit that realizes power monitoring means for outputting a power interruption signal. For example, when a predetermined power supply voltage (VSL as an example) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value (+22 V as an example), the power supply monitoring circuit outputs a power-off signal in an off state (high level). On the other hand, when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the predetermined value continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms), an on-state (low level) power-off signal is output. Alternatively, the power supply monitoring circuit may output a power-off signal in an on state immediately when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a predetermined value or less. For example, the power-off signal may be a negative logic electric signal that is turned on when it is low and turned off when it is high. The power supply monitoring circuit monitors the power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 falls, monitors the power until the voltage reaches a predetermined value when the power is turned on, or interrupts the supply of AC power for a predetermined period. Can be monitored. That is, the power supply monitoring circuit may use a state where the supplied power is reduced as a power reduction condition and output a predetermined power-off signal when the condition is satisfied. The power-off signal output from the power monitoring circuit is amplified by, for example, an output driver circuit mounted on the power supply board, and then transmitted to an input port through which a power-off signal is input via a predetermined connector or signal line. The By providing such a power supply monitoring circuit on the power supply board, it is possible to flexibly cope with replacement or the like and to reduce costs. The power supply monitoring circuit may be provided on the main board 11.

  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 shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Switch processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is executed (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).

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

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the switch process executed in step S11 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the ON state of the detection signal of each switch such as winning detection or gate passage continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch has been turned on, and the processing corresponding to the switch on is started. In the switch process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the set port number is “03” (step S900). When the port number is “03” (step S900; Yes), the port number being set is cleared to “00” (step S904), and the switch process is terminated. On the other hand, when the set port number is not “03” (step S900; No), the set port number is designated as the input port number (step S901). After executing the process of step S901, an input port confirmation process is executed (step S902).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the input port confirmation process executed in step S902 shown in FIG. In the input port confirmation process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first inputs the data input to the input port having the port number designated in step S901 in FIG. 18, and sets the input data in the port buffer (step S921). ). The port buffer is a buffer in which the contents of the port input this time are stored.

  Next, an initial value of the weight counter formed in the RAM 102 is set (step S922), and the value of the weight counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the weight counter becomes 0 (steps S923 and S924).

  When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the input port data is input again (step S925), and a logical product is obtained for each bit between the input data and the data set in the port buffer (step S926). ). Then, the operation result of the logical product is set in the port buffer (step S927). Through the processing in steps S922 to S927, both of the two input data input from the input port 0 with a time interval of [initial value of weight counter × (processing time in steps S923, S924)] are “ Only the bits that are “1” will be “1” in the port buffer. In other words, if the ON state of the switch detection signal continues for a predetermined period [initial value of wait counter × (processing time of steps S923, S924)], the corresponding bit in the port buffer becomes “1”. As described above, since the data of the input port is input again after a predetermined period of time, the reliability of the data can be improved.

  Further, the CPU 103 performs exclusive OR for each bit between the data previously set in the port buffer and the data set in the port buffer (step S928). In the result of the exclusive OR operation, the bit corresponding to the switch for which the previous switch-on / off determination result (for example, 4 ms before) differs from the switch-on / off determination result determined to be on this time is “ 1 ”. Further, the CPU 103 performs a logical product for each bit between the operation result of the exclusive OR and the data set in the port buffer (step S929). As a result, of the bits corresponding to the switches for which the previous switch on / off determination result and the switch on / off determination result determined to be on this time are different (according to the exclusive OR operation result), the current on Only the bit corresponding to the switch determined to be (by AND operation) remains as “1”.

  After executing the process of step S929, the port to which the power-off signal is input is confirmed (step S930). And it is determined whether the power-off signal is input (step S931). If it is determined that the power-off signal has not been input, the operation result of the logical product in step S929 is set in the switch-on buffer (step S932), and the contents of the port buffer in which the operation result in step S927 is set are set to the previous port. The buffer is set in the buffer (step S933), and the input port confirmation process is terminated. By the above processing, among the switches that have been on for a predetermined period of time, the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (for example, 4 ms ago) was off, that is, the switch changed from the off state to the on state. The bit corresponding to the switch is “1” in the switch-on buffer. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S931 that the power-off signal is input (step S931; Yes), the input port confirmation process is terminated without executing the processes in steps S932 and S933.

  Returning to FIG. 18, after executing the process of step S902, the port number is incremented by 1 (step S903), and the process returns to step S900. That is, the processing of steps S900 to S903 is repeated until the port number becomes “03”, and the input port confirmation processing is performed for each of the input ports IP00 to IP02. Therefore, since the presence / absence of the power-off signal is confirmed for each input port, it is possible to cope with a change in the input state of the power-off signal. Therefore, when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable, the processing of steps S932 and S933 is not executed (that is, the input state of the detection signal is not acquired), and thus the reliability of the acquired detection signal is improved. Can do.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 20 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 21, first, the CPU 103 determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After 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 game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit”, Is used to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S213). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 in FIG. 21 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 20, FIG. 23) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. In addition, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 20, FIG. 24) described later, determination of variation pattern types obtained by abstractly classifying variable display modes of decorative symbols, and specific definition of variable display modes of decorative symbols are specified. The variation pattern to be determined is determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined on the side of the production control board 12 by the production control CPU 120 or the like whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice production. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the current state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 17 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold for loss is set (step S406). In step S406, “99” and “241” are set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for loss. Among these, “99” is the upper limit value of the random value MR3 determined for the variation pattern type whose variable display mode is “non-reach”. That is, when the random value MR3 is “1” to “99”, it is determined that the variable display mode is a “non-reach fixed” variation category in which “non-reach” is always set. “241” is the upper limit value of the random number MR3 determined for the variation pattern type in which the variable display mode is “normal reach”. That is, when the random value MR3 is “242” or more, it is determined that the variable display mode is a “super reach fixed” variation category in which “super reach” is always set. Further, when the random value MR3 is “100” to “241”, it is determined that the variable category is “variable loss” in which the variable display mode changes according to the gaming state at the start of the variation and the number of holds. As described above, in this embodiment, three categories of “non-reach fixed”, “super-reach fixed”, and “loss variable” are provided as variable categories according to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. . There may be other variation categories such as more detailed classification of variation categories. Even if the variation categories are different, if the same variation pattern results, the same variation is executed.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”. Subsequent to the process of step S407, a variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits is set (step S408). For example, in the process of step S408, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or less than the variation pattern type determination threshold for small hits. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”, and the variation category is determined.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410). As an example, when it is determined in step S409 that the jackpot type is determined to be “probable change”, the EXT data in the symbol designating command is set to “01H”, and it is determined that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change”. For example, if it is determined that the EXT data in the symbol designating command is “02H” and the jackpot type is determined to be “surprise”, a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “03H” is set. That's fine. Subsequent to the process of step S410, a variation pattern type determination threshold is set according to the determination result of the process of step S409 (step S411). For example, in the process of step S411, “251” is set as the variation pattern type determination threshold value for jackpot. Here, “251” is the maximum value in the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value MR3 is always a value equal to or less than the variation pattern type determination threshold for jackpot. That is, it is determined that only one variation category is provided according to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, and the variation category is determined. Note that a plurality of variable categories may be provided when the variable display result is “big hit”. In this case, in step S411, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for determining the type of reach and the presence / absence of a variable display effect may be set.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S406, S408, and S411, using the variation pattern type determination threshold set in each process and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, The variation category corresponding to the range of the determined value including the random value MR3 is determined (step S412).

  In addition, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold by the processing of steps S406, S408, and S411, one of the variation pattern type determination tables as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is set. Alternatively, it may be determined which variation pattern type is determined as the variation category. Then, the setting for transmitting the variation category command corresponding to the determination result by the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S413).

  Subsequently, in order to determine the variation pattern, a variation pattern determination module is executed (step S414). The variation pattern determination module is a module (subroutine) for determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern type and the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Here, the variation pattern determination module is executed with the variation pattern type specified by the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern as arguments. The variation pattern type specified by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type may be specified based on a table corresponding to the current reserved memory number or gaming state, or the current reserved memory number or gaming state may be specified. You may specify based on the table in the case of. For example, the variation pattern type may be specified using the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A when the total number of reserved memories is 0 and 1. In the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A when the total number of stored memories is 0 and 1, the non-reach ratio ("1" to "99") is the lowest, so it is ensured that it is non-reach. Can be identified. Further, the variation pattern type may be specified using the loss variation pattern type determination table 133A when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8. The loss variation pattern type determination table 133A when the total reserved storage number is 5 to 8 is the normal reach loss because the non-reach ratio ("220" to "229") is the lowest. Can be identified.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern determination module. In the variation pattern determination module shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first selects the variation pattern table 134 corresponding to the variation pattern type received as an argument, and sets it as a use table for determining the variation pattern (step S301). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table 134 set in step S301 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 received as an argument (step S302). Thereafter, a value corresponding to the determination result is output to the caller (step S303). Thereafter, the fluctuation pattern determination module is terminated, and the process returns to the caller process.

  By executing the variation pattern determination module as described above, the determination result of the variation pattern is output. And the setting for transmitting to the production | presentation control board 12 the change pattern notification command at the time of winning according to the determination result is performed (step S415). Thereafter, the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 22, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is used. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 21 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 22, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 18 is executed in step S212 after executing the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 22 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 21 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining the pattern type as one of a plurality of types, and processing for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type Etc. are included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  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 as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. 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 jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times the round is executed. By setting the number of times of opening of the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the 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. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 17 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Further, the CPU 103 may select special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state, similarly to the processing of step S402 shown in FIG. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

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

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 17 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 24, 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), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263). ).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (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), the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation pattern types ( Step S265).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S264 (step S264; No), for example, by determining whether or not the short-time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, the gaming state is definitely changed. It is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in the state or the time-shortening state (step S266). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S266; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 133A is selected and set as a use table for determining any of the plurality of variation pattern types. (Step S267). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 133B is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S266). S268). When either one of the processes of steps S267 and S268 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, S267, and S268, refer to the variation pattern type determination table set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Thus, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is determined. Whether or not to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. First, using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern type may be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. it can.

  When the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A, and the fluctuation pattern type determination randomness is selected. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the numerical value MR3 is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine one of the variation pattern types prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of “special bonus” as the special figure display result.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern type determination table 132B and determine the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned. . In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern type 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 symbols is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern type 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 determining the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern determination module shown in FIG. 25 is executed using the determined variation pattern type and the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern as arguments (step S270). Then, the variation pattern determination result output by executing the variation pattern determination module is stored (step S271). In this way, the variation pattern is determined by executing the variation pattern determination module and storing the determination result. Note that a portion for storing the variation pattern determination result may be included in the variation pattern determination module.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when determining the variation pattern at the time of winning in the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 22, and when determining the actual variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. Therefore, a common processing module (variation pattern determination module) is used. By doing in this way, it can suppress that a program capacity increases.

  In steps S269 and S270, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation. What is stored as the hold information in the storage unit 151B may be read.

  In the processes of steps S270 and S271, the decorative pattern variation pattern corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition. Or whether the second special symbol display device 4B determines the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern updated by the random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module. Further, in the processing of steps S270 and S271, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S269, the variation pattern is generated by the common processing module using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern. One of a plurality of types can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in steps S270 and S271, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S272). 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 process of step S272, 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 S273). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S273, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S274). 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 game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a 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. 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 S275), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S274, each time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. The designation command, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Become. 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.

  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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the command analysis processing in step S74 of FIG. 26 as the variation pattern distribution processing. In the variation pattern distribution process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a winning variation pattern notification command from the main board 11 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not (step S801). If the winning variation pattern notification command has not been received (step S801; No), the variation pattern distribution processing is terminated.

  If the winning variation pattern notification command has been received (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern specified from the winning variation pattern notification command is a variation pattern with a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. Determination is made (step S802). Specifically, the variation pattern number specified from the winning variation pattern notification command is any one of “05”, “23” to “26”, “33” to “36”, and “43” (see FIG. 7). If so, it may be determined that the variation pattern is accompanied by a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect.

  If the variation pattern is accompanied by a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” (step S802; Yes), distribution to the sub-variable pattern type of “pseudo-continuous” is performed (step S803). Here, in the fluctuation pattern distribution of the hold data of the buffer number corresponding to the production control hold storage unit 195, the distribution to the “pseudo train” is performed. Specifically, it is only necessary to store a flag indicating that the effect control hold storage unit 195 is assigned to the “pseudo-continuous” in association with the buffer number.

  If it is not a variation pattern with a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” (step S802; No), after executing the process of step S803, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is “non-reach” (step S804). ). Specifically, the variation pattern number specified from the winning variation pattern notification command is any one of “01” to “05”, “11” to “12”, “41” to “43” (see FIG. 7). If so, it may be determined that the variation pattern is “non-reach”.

  If the variation pattern is “non-reach” (step S804; Yes), the distribution is made to the sub variation pattern type “non-reach” (step S805). Here, the distribution to the “non-reach” is performed in the variation pattern distribution of the hold data corresponding to the buffer number in the effect control hold storage unit 195.

  If the variation pattern is not “non-reach” (step S804; No), it is determined whether the variation pattern is “normal reach” (step S806). Specifically, the variation pattern number specified from the winning variation pattern notification command is any one of “21” to “24”, “31” to “34”, “44” to “45” (see FIG. 7). If so, it may be determined that the fluctuation pattern is “normal reach”.

  If it is a variation pattern of “normal reach” (step S806; Yes), the distribution to the sub variation pattern type of “normal reach” is performed (step S807). Here, the distribution to the “normal reach” is performed in the variation pattern distribution of the hold data of the corresponding buffer number in the effect control hold storage unit 195.

  If the variation pattern is not “normal reach” (step S806; No), the distribution to the sub variation pattern type of “super reach” is performed (step S808). Here, the distribution to the “super reach” is performed in the variation pattern distribution of the hold data of the corresponding buffer number in the effect control hold storage unit 195.

  After executing the process of step S805, S807, or S808, the variation pattern distribution process is terminated. In this embodiment, by executing the variation pattern distribution process as described above, the variation pattern determined at the time of winning is distributed to a plurality of types of sub variation patterns. Then, based on this distribution, a pre-reading notice effect is executed. As described above, when the winning variation pattern notification command is received, the amount of data for determining the pre-reading notice effect can be reduced by allocating the variation pattern to the sub-variation pattern types categorized in advance. Note that the variation pattern distribution process is not limited to the process executed in the command analysis process in step S74, and may be executed before the determination of the prefetch notice effect. For example, the variation pattern distribution process may be executed when a prefetch notice determination process (FIG. 29) described later is started.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 26 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice determination process for determining the presence / absence of the prefetch notice effect and the effect mode (step S161). FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetch notice determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, the presence / absence of a reception command can be determined by checking whether or not at least a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, etc. are newly stored in the start prize reception command buffer 194A. If no command has been newly received (step S702; No), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. If some or all of the commands at the start winning prize cannot be received normally, the prefetch notice determination process may be terminated so that the prefetch notice effect is not executed. Further, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on contents that can be specified from a part of the command at the time of starting winning.

  If it is determined in step S702 that there is a reception command (step S702; Yes), it is determined whether a pre-reading notice effect has already been executed (step S703).

  If the pre-reading notice is not being executed in step S703 (step S703; No), the previous variation category is checked (step S704), and it is determined whether or not the pre-reading notice effect can be executed (step S705). ). Specifically, if all the variation categories up to the previous time are “non-reach fixed”, it is determined that the pre-reading notice effect can be executed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the target of the notice from becoming unclear due to reach or a big hit during the execution of the prefetch notice effect.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the pre-reading notice effect can be executed (step S705; Yes), it is determined whether the value of the process flag is “4” or more (step S706). When the value of the process flag is less than “4” (step S706; No), the exclusive OR of the value of the time reduction flag and the start opening winning designation value is calculated (step S707). For example, when the time-shortening control is being performed, the value of the time-shortening flag is “1”, and when it is in the normal state, the value is “0”. In the process of step S707, the exclusive OR of the value of the time-saving flag and the start winning designation value is calculated as “0” in the case of the first start winning opening and “1” in the case of the second starting winning opening. . The value of the time reduction flag is stored as the start winning reception command buffer 194 </ b> A, with the value of the time reduction flag transmitted as a command as a command at the time of starting winning. In this case, the remaining variable display count for which the time reduction control is performed may be transmitted together with the command. According to this, for example, even when a situation in which power is not supplied such as a power failure occurs while the game is in progress, the number of time-saving controls after the return can be accurately grasped. In addition, for example, when the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is limited when the time-shortening control is ended with the remaining variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the end time of the time-shortening control, thereby improving the processing efficiency. be able to. Further, the value of the time reduction flag may be set, for example, after the process of step S177 in FIG. 28 is executed. In this case, the number of time reductions may be set so that the time reduction flag is cleared to the off state when variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, the count value is subtracted for each variable display, and when it is determined that the number of time reductions is “0”, the time reduction flag may be cleared to an off state.

  After executing the process of step S707, it is determined whether or not the calculation result is “0” (step S708). Here, in this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In this case, during the high base in which the high opening control is being performed (during the short time control), the game ball is easily passed (entered) to the second start winning opening, and the second special figure executed preferentially. It becomes possible to continue executing the special figure game using. If a prefetch notice for a special figure game using the first special figure in the high base is executed, for example, the second special figure is held in a state where holding data or the like whose variable display result is “big hit” is held. A special figure game using a figure can be easily and repeatedly executed many times. At this time, if the variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure becomes “big hit”, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure that is the target of the pre-reading notice is “ In addition to being a “big hit”, the gaming state can be repeatedly changed to the big hit gaming state, and the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be significantly improved.

  In addition, if a pre-reading notice for a special figure game using the first special figure is executed in the high base, the variable display result may be a “hit” by the pre-reading notice. The player who made the game repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and repeatedly executes the special game using the second special drawing, or passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening. Whether or not to execute the special figure game using the first special figure can be selected according to his / her skill. Therefore, there is a possibility that the timing at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player.

  Therefore, during the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, a prefetch restriction condition for restricting execution of the prefetch notice based on the occurrence of the first start winning is established. This ensures that the player cannot recognize that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure, thereby ensuring a healthy gameplay. it can. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the high base but the normal state, a prefetch restriction condition for restricting the execution of the prefetch notice based on the occurrence of the start winning may be established.

  In the process of step S707, when the game state is the normal state and the first start winning opening is won, and when the game state is the time control and the second start winning opening is won, the calculation result is “ 1 ". Therefore, in the process of step S708, it is determined whether the calculation result is “0”. If it is not “0”, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the variation category of the current received command. (Step S709) (When the calculation result is “0”, the process of Step S709 is not executed and the pre-reading notice effect is limited). According to this, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is under time-reduced control (step S737), and whether the first starting port winning designation is specified or the second starting port is determined. Compared with the conventional case of executing the processes of steps S738 and S739 for determining whether or not a winning designation is made, the process for limiting the prefetch effect can be made common, and the program capacity can be reduced.

  As an example, in the process of step S709, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value (compared with a random number value for determining the pre-reading notice type according to the specification contents of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be noticed) ( The determination value) may be assigned to the determination result “no execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed or the determination result “execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is executed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating random numbers for prefetch notice determination extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. The presence or absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined.

  In the process of step S709, for example, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect may be determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 30A, the determination ratio of presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied depending on the variation category. As shown in FIG. 30A, when the fluctuation category is “Super reach fixed” or “Small hit”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed as compared with the case of “Non-reach fixed” or “Lose variable”. When the percentage of change (the percentage determined as “executed”) is high and the fluctuation category is “big hit”, the look-ahead notice is ahead of the case of “fixed super reach” or “small hit”. The rate at which the production is executed is high. With such a setting, the presence or absence of a variable display result or superreach can be suggested by the presence or absence of a pre-reading notice effect.

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 29, whether or not to perform the prefetching notice effect is determined based on the distribution (sub-variation pattern type) of the fluctuation pattern of the received command this time, and the prefetching notice pattern in the case of execution is determined ( Step S710).

  In the process of step S707, when the variation pattern of the received command this time is not assigned to “pseudo-continuous”, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is executed at the determination rate as shown in FIG. The prefetch notice pattern is determined. Also, when the variation pattern of the received command this time is assigned to “pseudo-continuous”, the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect at the determination rate as shown in FIG. Is determined.

  In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, the determination ratio of presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect is varied according to the distribution of the variation pattern. As shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, when the variation pattern is assigned to “normal reach”, the pre-reading notice effect is executed more than “non-reach” (“executed”). If the change pattern distribution is “Super Reach”, the pre-reading notice effect will be executed more than “Normal Reach”. Ratio) is high. With such a setting, the presence or absence of a variable display result or superreach can be suggested by the presence or absence of a pre-reading notice effect.

  In this embodiment, as the prefetching notice pattern of the prefetching notice effect, as shown in FIGS. 30B and 30C, SYP1-1 to SYP1-3, SYP2-1 to SYP2-2, and SYP3. -1 is provided. The prefetching advance notice patterns SYP1-1 to SYP1-3 are prefetching advance notice patterns in which a hold advance notice is executed, and an effect mode (holding display mode) for notifying that the prefetch advance notice pattern SYP1-1 is “chance”. The prefetching notice pattern SYP1-2 is an effect mode (holding display mode) that suggests that it will be a super reach, and the prefetching notice pattern SYP1-3 is an effect mode (holding) that indicates that a pseudo-ream is executed. Display mode).

  Further, the prefetching advance notice patterns SYP2-1 to SYP2-2 are prefetching advance notice patterns in which the background change notice is executed, and the prefetch advance notice pattern SYP2-1 has the background image in the image display device 5 as the first background (normal time and The pre-reading notice pattern SYP2-2 is an effect mode in which the background image in the image display device 5 changes to the second background (a background different from the first background at normal time). It has become.

  In addition, the prefetching notice pattern SYP3-1 is an effect mode in which a holding notice that suggests that a pseudo-ream is executed and a background change notice that the background image changes to the second background are executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (B) and 30 (C), read-ahead depending on the presence / absence of “pseudo-continuous” and whether the fluctuation pattern is assigned to “non-reach”, “normal reach”, or “super reach” The decision rate of the notice pattern is different. Specifically, in the case of a “super-reach” variation pattern without “pseudo-ream”, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 (super-reach suggestion pending notice) may be determined. In the case of the “super-reach” variation pattern with “pseudo-ream”, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 (super-reach suggestion pending notice) is not determined. Further, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-3 (pseudo-continuation suggestion pending notice) is determined only when the fluctuation pattern has “pseudo-continuation”. With such a setting, a variable display mode can be suggested according to the effect mode of the pre-reading notice effect. In addition, if the super-reach suggestion hold notice is executed in the case of a fluctuation pattern in which “super reach” (second specific effect) is executed after “pseudo-continuous” (first specific effect), variable display of the object to be notified Is executed, the player can grasp that the “super reach” is executed after the “pseudo-run” is executed, and the effect of the variable display effect of the “pseudo-run” is reduced. It is possible. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the case of the “super reach” variation pattern with “pseudo-ream”, the pseudo-ream suggestion hold notice is executed without executing the super reach suggestion hold notice. , Prevents the effect of the production from decreasing, and prevents the game from deteriorating.

  In the case of the “super-reach” variation pattern with “pseudo-ream”, the pre-reading notice pattern SYP1-2 (super-reach suggestion pending notice) is not determined, but the pseudo-ream is executed. The pre-reading notice pattern SYP3-1 in which the holding notice that suggests this and the background change notice that the background image changes to the second background are executed are determined. Thus, by simultaneously executing the pre-reading notice effects of different systems, it is possible to simultaneously execute different suggestions (pseudo-link suggestion and super reach suggestion) or suggestion that the degree of expectation is high.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the look-ahead is determined based on the determination result of the variation pattern at the time of winning and the determination result of the variation category at the time of winning (whether the variation pattern becomes variable according to the number of holds, etc.). Whether or not to execute the notice effect and the effect mode are determined. By doing in this way, it is possible to execute detailed notice / indication according to the variation pattern, and it is possible to execute a suitable prefetch notice effect. In addition, it is possible to limit the execution of the notice depending on whether the variation pattern becomes variable according to the number of reserved memories.

  Subsequently, returning to FIG. 29, based on the determinations made in the processes of steps S709 and S710, it is determined whether it is “no execution” in which the pre-reading notice effect is not executed (step S711). In steps S709 and S710, whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is to be executed is determined. If it is determined in step S709 that "No execution" is performed, the pre-reading notice is determined regardless of the determination in step S710. It may be determined that the effect is not executed, or it may be determined that the pre-reading notice effect is not executed when “no execution” is determined in step S710.

  At this time, if “execution is performed” (step S711; No), a prefetching notice execution flag indicating that the prefetching notice effect is being executed is set to an on state (step S712). Then, it is determined whether or not the determined prefetch notice pattern corresponds to the hold notice (step S713).

  If it corresponds to the hold notice (step S713; Yes), it is determined whether or not the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first starting opening winning designation command. (Step S714). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S714; Yes), this corresponds to the fact that the special figure game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. Control is performed to update the display part in a special manner corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern (step S715).

  When it is determined in step S714 that the command is not the first start opening prize designation command (step S714; No), a special figure game using the second special figure is newly displayed as the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H. In step S716, the control unit updates the display portion corresponding to the information stored on the screen in a special manner corresponding to the prefetch notice pattern. When the pending notice is executed as the pre-reading notice effect by executing the processes of steps S714 to S716, the notice effect is immediately started at the timing when the start winning is generated and the command at the start winning is received. Can do. If the determined prefetching notice pattern is a background change notice, the background change notice is executed by executing a process in step S172, which will be described later, based on the contents of the decision.

  After performing the process of step S715 or step S716, the hold storage display mode in the effect control hold storage unit 195 is updated to “special” (step S717). In step S717, the “hold display mode” of the buffer number (that is, the last buffer number in which the received command is stored) corresponding to the target of execution of the pre-reading notice effect is updated to “special”. That's fine. After the process of step S717, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the pre-reading notice is being executed (step S703; Yes), or if it is determined in step S705 that the notice effect cannot be executed (step S705; No), a process flag is set in step S706. When it is determined that the value of “4” is “4” or more (step S706; Yes), when it is determined that the calculation result is “0” in step S708 (step S708; Yes), “ When it is determined that "no execution" (step S708; Yes), and when it is determined that it is not a holding notice in step S713 (step S713; No), the latest start port stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A It is determined whether or not the winning designation command is a first start opening winning designation command (step S). 20). When the value of the process flag is “4” or more, it is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, and in this case as well, execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted. According to this, it is possible to balance the player's interest in the pre-reading effect and the jackpot effect, and to suppress excessive gambling.

  If it is the first start opening winning designation command in step S720 (step S720; Yes), the special game using the first special figure is newly held as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H. After performing control to update the corresponding display part in the normal display mode (step S721), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S720 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S720; No), the special game using the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display part corresponding to the newly held in the normal display mode (step S722), the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  After performing the prefetch notice determination process in step S161 shown in FIG. 28, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, the following processes of steps S170 to S177 are performed. Select one to execute.

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

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, and displays the decorative pattern. Various effects are controlled during variable display. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the effect control board 12 is notified of the change pattern determined at the time of winning by the winning change pattern notification command, and the effect control board 12 is notified of the change category determined at the time of winning by the change category command. Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not the variation pattern determined at the time of winning by the variation category command changes the variation pattern determined according to the gaming state and the number of reserved memories (depending on the gaming state and the number of reserved memories). The change pattern of “fixed” or the change pattern of “variable” according to the game state and the number of reserved memories). As a result, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to execute the pre-reading notice effect depending on the variation pattern or “fixed” or “variable”. It is not limited to this, and information that can identify whether it is a “fixed” variation pattern or a “variable” variation pattern depending on the gaming state or the number of reserved memories, regardless of the game state or the number of reserved memories. It may be included in the command. For example, in the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 22, after the fluctuation pattern determination module is executed and the fluctuation pattern is determined, whether the fluctuation pattern is “fixed” or “variable” is determined. The determination may be made based on the random number value MR3 for determination, and different winning change pattern notification commands may be transmitted according to the determination result. For example, as shown in FIG. 31, a winning variation pattern notification A command D2YYH when “fixed” and a winning variation pattern notification B command D3YYH when “variable” may be provided. In this case, the effect control board 12 may determine whether the variation pattern is “fixed” or “variable” based on the MODE data. Then, the pre-reading notice effect may be determined based on the determination result (that is, if it is “variable”, execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be limited). In this case, the variable category command may not be transmitted, or the notification content may be changed. Further, when the variation pattern is “variable”, a command for restricting execution of the prefetching notice effect is transmitted, and when it is “fixed”, a command indicating that the prefetching notice can be executed is transmitted. It may be. Then, the effect control CPU 12 may determine execution of the prefetch notice effect based on the command. By doing in this way, it is possible to execute detailed notice / indication according to the variation pattern, and it is possible to execute a suitable prefetch notice effect. Further, depending on whether the variation pattern becomes “variable” in accordance with the number of stored storages, etc., it is possible to limit the execution of the notice. It should be noted that the EXT data may be made different depending on whether the variation pattern is “fixed” or “variable” using the MODE data as a common command. In this case, for example, the first digit of the EXT data may be changed depending on whether it is “fixed” or “variable”, and the first digit of the EXT data may be a value corresponding to the variation pattern.

  In the above embodiment, when the same variation pattern is notified, the same numerical value (variation pattern number) is used for the EXT data (YYH) of the variation pattern designation command and the EXT data (YYH) of the winning variation pattern notification command. However, the last digit of the MODE data may be shared. For example, when there are a plurality of MODE data such as command 81YYH and command 85YYH as the variation pattern designation command, the last one digit of the MODE data is commonly used as the command pattern variation command notification command D1YYH and command D5YYH. You may make it do.

  In the above embodiment, the processing routine for specifying the variation pattern from the winning variation pattern notification command (for example, the processing routine for identifying the variation pattern based on the EXT data) is used in the variation pattern distribution processing of FIG. However, in step S171 shown in FIG. 28, the same processing routine may be used when a variation pattern is specified from the variation pattern designation command. By doing so, a processing routine for specifying the variation pattern can be shared, and the program capacity and control burden can be reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the changing notice effect is executed separately from the pre-reading notice effect. However, when the changing notice effect is determined, the change pattern specified from the change pattern designation command is changed as shown in FIG. The distribution may be performed by the same process as the pattern distribution process, and the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the effect mode may be determined based on the distribution. In this way, the processing routine for determining the notice effect can be shared, and the program capacity and control burden can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, in the winning random number determination process in FIG. 22 and the variation pattern setting process in FIG. 24, the variation pattern determination module is used to determine the variation pattern type, the variation pattern random number MR4, and the variation pattern determination. The variation pattern was determined based on the table 134. In addition, the determination of the variation pattern type may be performed using a common module (processing routine). In this case, the variation pattern type is determined by the first determination module based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern type determination tables 132A, 132B, 133A, and 133B. Then, the variation is caused by the second determination module (for example, the variation pattern determination module of the above embodiment) based on the determination result of the first determination module, the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern, and the variation pattern determination table 134. What is necessary is just to determine a pattern. By doing in this way, it can suppress more that a program capacity increases. In the winning random number determination process in FIG. 22, the variation category is determined and the variation pattern type is not determined. However, when only the variation category is determined, a part of the first determination module is used. You may make it divert.

  In the above embodiment, three variable categories, “non-reach fixed”, “super-reach fixed”, and “variable lose variable”, are provided as variable categories when the variable display result is “lost”. May be provided. For example, the variable category of “loss variable” may be subdivided into a variable category that is non-reach and accompanied by a pseudo-ream (non-reach pseudo-variable), a normal-reach variable category (normal reach variable), and the like. In this case, in the production control board 12, depending on whether it is “fixed” or “variable” when it is distributed to the sub-variation pattern types that execute “pseudo-continuous” with “non-reach”. The execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the notice pattern may be varied. In addition, a “variable” variable category for executing a variable display effect for slipping and a variable display effect that may cause the second chance of opening to stop during a change, and a corresponding sub-variation pattern type are provided, and “fixed” Depending on whether it is “variable” or not, the execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect and the determination ratio of the notice pattern may be varied. Further, the variation category when the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit” may be subdivided.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is performed is determined based on the variation category in step S709 of FIG. 29, and whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is performed and the pre-reading notice is determined based on the variation pattern (distribution) in step S710. The pattern was decided, but if the presence or absence of the prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice pattern are decided based on the fluctuation category (“variable” or “fixed”) and the fluctuation pattern, the decision method is arbitrary. It's okay.

  In the above embodiment, four types of sub-variation pattern types, “non-reach”, “normal reach”, “super reach”, and “pseudo-continuous”, are provided, but sub-variation pattern types other than these are provided, You may make it distribute in a fluctuation pattern distribution process. For example, a sub variation pattern type that executes a variable display effect of “slip” or a sub variation pattern type that stops at the “second chance of opening” may be provided. In this case, the variation pattern of “slip” may be distributed to “non-reach”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”, and the variation pattern of “second chance to open” is “pseudo-ream” or “ "Slip" may also be assigned. In addition, when performing such a sort, a pre-reading notice effect that suggests a variable display effect of “slip” or a pre-reading notice effect that suggests stopping at the “second chance to open” is executed. Also good. Further, in the case of “pseudo train”, a pre-reading notice effect that suggests the number of pseudo trains may be executed. In addition, a prefetch notice effect suggesting an event other than those exemplified here may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, whether the special mode or special mode of the hold storage display in the pre-reading notice effect is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, although it is the same regardless of whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the second start winning opening. Display mode (color) depending on whether it is generated based on the start winning due to the game ball, or based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening And the shape may be different, and the execution ratio may be different. Also, the display mode (color, shape, etc.) varies depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a gaming state in which time-shortening control is being performed (a highly accurate high base state or a low accurate high base state). Alternatively, different types of effects may be provided, and the execution ratio may be different. Specifically, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate in the normal state than in the gaming state in which the short-time control is performed (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state). You may make it do. Compared to the game state (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state) in which the short-time control is performed in the normal state, the expected value of the number of fluctuations executed per unit time is smaller. By executing a pre-reading notice effect at a high rate, the pre-reading notice effect executed per unit time compared to a gaming state in which time reduction control is being performed (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state) It can be suppressed that the number of times becomes extremely low and the interest in the normal state is lowered. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate in the gaming state where the time-shortening control is being performed (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state) than in the normal state. May be. By doing in this way, the interest in the gaming state (the highly accurate high base state or the low accurate high base state) in which the short time control that tends to be monotonous with a short variation time can be enhanced. Further, the first start is performed even in the same display mode, depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the gaming state in which the time reduction control is performed (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state). It was generated based on the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the winning opening, or based on the starting winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening The execution ratio of the pre-reading notice effect may be varied depending on whether there is any. For example, when the first special figure is won in the low probability low base gaming state and the second special figure is won in the low probability high base gaming state, the variable base change time is higher in the high base state. Therefore, the pre-reading notice effect may be executed at a higher rate when winning the second special figure in the low-accuracy-based gaming state. In addition, the display mode (color, shape, etc.) varies depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a gaming state in which probability variation control is being performed (a highly accurate high base state or a highly accurate low base state). Alternatively, different types of effects may be provided, and the execution ratio may be different. Specifically, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate in the normal state than in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is being performed (the highly accurate high base state or the highly accurate low base state). You may make it do. Thereby, it can suppress that the interest of the normal state where probability change control is not performed will be reduced. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate in the gaming state where the probability variation control is being performed (the highly accurate high base state and the highly accurate low base state) than in the normal state. May be. Thereby, the interest in the game state (high-accuracy high base state and high-accuracy low base state) in which probability variation control is performed can be further enhanced.

  A special feature extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize instead of or together with restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect when the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information cannot be normally received. When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the figure display result, control is performed based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning that occurred during the period until the big hit gaming state is ended may be restricted. As a result, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, the game content is maintained while maintaining the consistency of the contents of the effect. Can be improved.

  In the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 22, the determination using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402 is performed. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And when determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, You may restrict execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the start winning which occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display which is the object of the determination. As a result, the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control ends. It is possible to prevent this and to maintain the consistency of the production contents.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, for example, a change pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, for example, as shown in FIG. 33, the main board (main side) is reached by the first command, such as presence / absence of pseudo-continuity, presence / absence of slip effect, etc. A command (previous variation pattern designation command in FIG. 33) indicating the variation time and variation mode before (so-called before the second stop when not reaching) is transmitted, and the type of reach and re-lottery are selected with the second command. It is also possible to transmit a command (post-change pattern designating command in FIG. 33) indicating the change time and change mode after reaching reach (after so-called second stop if not reach), such as the presence / absence of production. Good. In this case, the type of the second command may be varied depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The first command type may be determined by a common process regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, first, the type of the second command may be determined, then the first command may be determined, and transmission settings for each command may be performed.

  In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by reporting the variation pattern with two or more commands, a plurality of variation patterns can be created by combining them, so the amount of data that must be stored as variation pattern commands can be reduced. Can do.

  When notifying the variation pattern by two or more variation pattern commands in this way, two or more commands for notifying the variation pattern at the time of winning a prize may be used. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the distribution of the variation pattern may be executed based on the two commands. For example, if the first command determines the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slip effect, the distribution is performed, and the second command determines the type of reach or the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. Good. Also, the variable category command may be transmitted separately in two or more. In this case, the effect control board 12 may determine whether to execute the pre-reading notice effect based on a command indicating that the reach effect is executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, by calculating the exclusive OR of the value of the time reduction flag and the start winning designation value in the process of step S707 in FIG. 29, the first start opening during the time reduction control is obtained. Although the example of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the above and restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the second start opening winning in the normal state is shown, this is an example. A process of restricting execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the first start opening prize during the time-shortening control and the second start opening notice effect in the normal state and determining execution of the pre-reading notice effect in other cases If it is executed, for example, the value of the time reduction flag may be compared with the start winning designation value, and if it is the same value, other operations such as limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be performed, It may be an operation. Further, for the case of the probability variation state and the normal state, that is, by calculating the exclusive OR of the value of the probability variation flag and the start winning designation value instead of the time reduction flag, the first start port in the probability variation state is calculated. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the winnings may be restricted (that is, in the case of the low-accuracy base state, a process for determining execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be executed).

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, by calculating the exclusive OR of the value of the time reduction flag and the start winning designation value in the process of step S707 in FIG. 29, the first start opening is awarded during the time reduction control. An example of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the pre-reading notice effect based on the second pre-opening notice effect based on the second start opening winning in the normal state, that is, the example of performing the process of restricting the execution of the pre-reading notice effect on the side of the effect control board 12 is shown. But this is an example. For example, in the process of step S101, an exclusive OR of the value of the time reduction flag and the start winning designation value may be calculated, and it may be determined whether or not to restrict the execution of the prefetch notice effect. Further, when calculating the exclusive OR in the process of step S101, for example, it may be executed within the process of step S212 (before setting the determination threshold for the variation pattern type), or in step S212. It may be executed before processing. As described above, when it is determined that the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is limited in the case of executing in the process of step S101, a command indicating that is transmitted to the effect control board 12 side, and the subsequent process may be skipped. . According to this, the process of executing the prefetch notice determination process (step S161) on the side of the effect control board 12 can be skipped, and the process can be shortened. Furthermore, the process of determining the variation pattern type or the like at the time of winning can be skipped, and the process can be shortened. Note that the processing can be further shortened when the calculation is executed before the processing of step S212. In addition, without skipping the process of step S212, the change category command and the winning change command are transmitted to the effect control board 12, and a command indicating that the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted is sent to the effect control board 12. Execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be limited by transmitting to the side. In addition, in the case where the exclusive OR is calculated in the process of step S101, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted when the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted (when the calculation result is “0”). May not be transmitted to the effect control board 12 side, and the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be limited by not transmitting the change category command and the winning change command to the effect control board 12. Specifically, the exclusive OR is calculated before execution of the winning random number determination process in step S212, and if the calculation result is “0”, the process in step S212 is skipped to change the variable category command and The winning change command may not be transmitted, or an exclusive OR is calculated in the winning random number determination process in step S212, and if the calculation result is “0”, steps S413 and S414 are performed. The variation category command and the winning variation command may be prevented from being transmitted by not executing or not performing the processing after S401. Further, the process of step S706 for determining whether or not the value of the process flag is “4” or more may be executed in the process of step S101. When determining whether or not the value of the process flag is “4” or more in the process of step S101, for example, it is executed within the process of step S212 (before setting the determination threshold for the variation pattern type). Alternatively, it may be executed before the process of step S212. As described above, when it is determined in the process of step S101 whether or not the value of the process flag is “4” or more, the execution of the prefetch notice effect is limited (when the process flag is “4” or more). Alternatively, the execution of the pre-reading notice effect may be limited by not transmitting the change category command and the winning change command to the effect control board 12. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the process flag is “4” or more before execution of the winning random number determination process in step S212, and if the value of the process flag is “4” or more. By skipping the process of step S212, the variation category command and the winning variation command may be prevented from being transmitted, or whether the value of the process flag is “4” or more in the winning random number determination process of step S212. If the value of the process flag is “4” or more, step S413 and step S414 are not executed, or the processing after S401 is not executed, so that the variation category command and the winning variation command are not transmitted. You may do it. Further, a command indicating that execution of the pre-reading notice effect is restricted may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 side, and the subsequent processing may be skipped.

In the above embodiment, in the switch process (S11) executed by the game control microcomputer 100, an example is shown in which the input state of the detection signal is not acquired when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the switch processing similar to step S11 is performed by the microcomputer 120 for the production control or the microcomputer provided on the payout control board, the operation is unstable due to the input of the power-off signal in the switch processing. The input status of the detection signal may not be acquired.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the winning of the first starting port during the time-shortening control and the pre-reading notice effect based on the second starting port winning in the normal state is limited. Is an example, in the case of a gaming state where the rotation efficiency of the second special figure is good, execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the winning of the first start opening is restricted, and in the gaming state where the rotation efficiency of the first special figure is good It is only necessary to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice effect based on the winning of the second start opening. For example, it is not limited to whether or not winning at the second starting port is easy. Even if the ratio of winning at both starting ports is the same, the variation time of the second special chart is long and the rotation efficiency is low at normal times. In the probability variation state, even if the variation time of the second special drawing is shorter than normal time and the rotation efficiency is improved, it is applicable.

  Moreover, although the example which confirms the presence or absence of a power-off signal for every input port was shown in the said embodiment, this is an example. For example, since an error detection signal is input to the input port IP00, the processing may be continued for the input port IP00 without confirming the presence or absence of a power-off signal. Since the signal input to the input port IP00 is a signal that is input when a malfunction or fraud that causes the control means to mistakenly recognize a prize has been made even though no prize has actually been won, The administrator of the gaming machine can recognize that a malfunction or fraud has occurred.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the power-off signal is input to the input port to which the power-off signal is input has been described, but this is an example. For example, the power-off signal may be input to an interrupt terminal in addition to the input port. According to this, since the power-off signal is also input to the interrupt terminal, it can be immediately detected that the power-off signal has been input.

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

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a given game score or a game score given by winning a game. Can do.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  The present invention can be applied not only to a pachinko gaming machine but also to a slot machine. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is displayed according to the display result. ) Can be generated. Also in the slot machine, the reliability of the acquired detection signal can be improved by not acquiring the input state of the detection signal when the power-off signal is input and the operation is unstable. The detection signal in the slot machine is an operation for detecting input of a bet button operated to set a bet number, detection of input of a start lever operated to start a game, and stopping variable display. And a signal indicating detection of medals inserted into the slot machine for setting the number of bets, detection of medals paid out in response to occurrence of winning, and the like.

  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.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, a gaming machine capable of reducing the program capacity, such as the following (7) to (14), can also be provided.

(7) Based on the passage of a game medium (for example, a game ball) through a first start area (for example, a first start prize opening) or a second start area (for example, a second start prize opening) provided in the game area. Variable display of multiple types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them is performed to display and display the display result, and a specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) that is predetermined as the display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when played,
Reservation storage means capable of storing as variable storage of a predetermined upper limit storage number for variable display of identification information that has not yet started even though the game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area (For example, the first special figure storage unit 151A, the second special figure storage unit 151B, etc.)
Variable display control means (for example, processing in step S110) that executes variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area has priority over variable display based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area. Production control CPU 120 that performs variable display based on the
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area or the second start area, whether or not to use the variable display result as the specific display result starts variable display of the hold memory based on the passage Pre-determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S240) that is determined before being performed;
Pre-reading effect execution means for executing a predetermined pre-reading effect before the variable display of the hold memory that has been determined based on the determination result of the prior determination means is started (for example, the effect of executing the processes of steps S161 and S172) Control CPU 120, etc.)
A gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state different from the normal gaming state when a predetermined state transition condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 103 that shifts to a gaming state in which a time-saving control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state);
Passing start area specifying data (for example, start opening prize designation value, etc.) that can specify which start area the game medium has passed when the game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area And arithmetic means for performing a predetermined calculation using special game state specifying data (for example, a short time flag or the like) that can specify whether or not the control is in the special game state (for example, an effect of executing the process of step S707) Control CPU 120, etc.)
When the calculation result by the calculation means is a predetermined result, the prefetch effect execution means restricts execution of the prefetch effect corresponding to the pass that is the target of the calculation (for example, the effect result is “0” in step S708). ”, The process of step S709 is skipped),
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the process of limiting the prefetch effect can be made common when the game medium passes through the first start area and when the game medium passes through the second start area, and the program capacity can be reduced.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
When a game medium passes through the first start area or the second start area, a variable display determining random number (for example, a variable pattern type determining random number) for determining a variable display pattern of identification information in the variable display means. Random number extraction means for extracting a numerical value MR3, a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern),
The number of the stored storage stored in the storage unit, the value of the variable display determination random number, and a determination value that is assigned to a plurality of types of the variable display patterns and is compared with the variable display determination random number. Variable display pattern determining means for determining the variable display pattern based on the CPU (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S269 and S270);
Prefetch command transmission means for transmitting either a first command indicating that the prefetch effect can be executed or a second command indicating that execution of the prefetch notice is restricted (for example, a command for restricting execution of the prefetch notice effect) Or a CPU 103 that transmits a command indicating that the pre-reading notice can be executed, and the like.
The determination value for a specific variable display pattern among a plurality of types of the variable display patterns is set to be different according to the number of the reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the start condition is satisfied. (For example, the variation pattern varies depending on the number of reserved memories)
The command prefetch command transmission means transmits the first command when the value of the variable display determination random number is a value to be compared with the common determination value regardless of the number of the reserved memories, and the variable The second command is transmitted when the value of the display determination random number is a value that is compared with a determination value that differs depending on the number of the reserved memories (for example, when the variation pattern is “variable”, the prefetching is performed). Send a command that restricts the execution of the notice effect, and if it is “fixed”, send a command indicating that a prefetch notice can be executed)
The prefetching effect executing means executes the prefetching notice effect based on the first command and the second command (for example, a command for restricting execution of the prefetching notice effect or a command indicating that the prefetching notice can be executed). Based on the pre-reading notice effect based on the
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the prefetching effect on the hold memory in which the variable display pattern changes depending on the number of the hold memories at the start of the variable display.

(9) In the gaming machine of (7) or (8) above,
When starting the variable display, the execution mode of the specific effect in the variable display (for example, normal reach, super reach, etc.) and the execution mode of the normal effect other than the specific effect in the variable display (for example, slipping or pseudo-continuation). A starting time determining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S110 and S111),
Prefetch command transmission means for transmitting either a first command indicating that the prefetch effect can be executed or a second command indicating that execution of the prefetch notice is restricted (for example, a command for restricting execution of the prefetch notice effect) Or a CPU 103 that transmits a command indicating that the pre-reading notice can be executed), and
A normal effect command (for example, a previous variation pattern designation command) indicating the execution mode of the normal effect determined by the start time determining unit, and a specific effect command indicating the execution mode of the specific effect determined by the start time determining unit Production mode command transmission means for transmitting (for example, a post-change pattern designation command) (for example, the CPU 103 that performs command transmission setting in step S111);
A variable display effect control means for executing an effect based on the normal effect command and the specific effect command transmitted from the effect mode command transmission means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S172);
The prior determination means determines an execution mode of the specific effect and an execution mode of the normal effect in variable display based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area or the second start area (for example, step S414). For example)
The prefetch command transmitting means transmits the first command corresponding to at least the normal effect command and the specific effect command transmitted by the variable display effect control means based on the determination by the prior determination means (step S413). Process, etc.)
The prefetching effect executing means executes the prefetching notice effect based on the first command and the second command (for example, a command for restricting execution of the prefetching notice effect or a command indicating that the prefetching notice can be executed). Based on the pre-reading notice effect based on the
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  According to such a configuration, a plurality of variation patterns can be created by a combination of execution modes of the specific effect and the normal effect, so that it is not necessary to prepare all the variable display patterns in advance, and the data capacity can be reduced. it can.

(10) In the gaming machine of (9) above,
The prefetch effect execution means executes the prefetch effect based on the reception of the first command corresponding to the specific effect command from the prefetch command transmission means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect). For example, whether to perform a pre-reading announcement based on the command shown)
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  According to such a configuration, since the prefetching notice effect is executed based on the prior command corresponding to the specific effect command, the control load of the prefetching notice effect can be reduced.

(11) In any of the above gaming machines (7) to (10),
It further includes gaming state determination means for determining whether or not it is controlled to the specific gaming state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S706),
When the pre-reading effect executing means determines that the gaming state determining means is controlled to the specific gaming state when the gaming medium passes through the first starting area or the second starting area, the pre-reading effect executing means The execution of the pre-reading effect based on is restricted (for example, when the number is “4” or more in step S706, the process of step S709 is skipped).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to balance the player's interest in the pre-reading effect and the jackpot effect, and to suppress excessive gambling.

(12) In any of the above gaming machines (7) to (11),
The pre-reading effect execution means is based on whether the determination result of the pre-determination means is a determination result based on the game medium passing through the first start area or the game medium passing through the second start area. The pre-reading effect is executed at a different rate depending on whether the result is a determination result (for example, whether the game is generated based on a start winning due to a game ball passing (entering) a first start winning opening or a second start (E.g., changing the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game opening),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which start area the game medium passes through.

(13) In any of the above gaming machines (7) to (12),
Effect mode control means for controlling to any effect mode among a plurality of effect modes with different effects executed during variable display (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing background change notice in the process of step S172). Further comprising
The pre-reading effect executing means is controlled by the effect mode control means during variable display before the variable display of the hold memory that is the determination target is started based on the determination result of the prior determination means. An effect of shifting to a special effect mode different from the effect mode is executed (for example, the background change notice is executed in the process of step S172 after the background change notice is determined in step S710).
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  According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to recognize that the pre-reading effect is being executed, and it is possible to suitably improve the expectation.

(14) In any of the above gaming machines (7) to (13),
The pre-reading effect executing means executes an effect of changing the display mode of the hold storage that is the determination target to a specific mode different from the normal display mode based on the determination result of the prior determination unit (for example, step S715). , Execution of hold notice in S716),
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  According to such a configuration, the prefetch effect can be executed over a plurality of variations without hindering the variable display being executed, so that a sense of expectation can be suitably improved.

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 29 ... Error system switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 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)

There rows variable display based on the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, a controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player,
A holding storage means capable of storing, as a holding storage, information relating to a variable display that has not yet started despite the establishment of the first starting condition or the second starting condition;
Variable display control means for preferentially executing variable display based on establishment of the second start condition over variable display based on establishment of the first start condition;
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition before starting variable display based on the established start condition When,
Pre-reading effect execution means for executing pre-reading effect before the variable display that is a determination target is started based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
State control means for controlling to a special state different from the normal state when the state transition condition is satisfied,
Based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, the established start condition specifying data that can specify which start condition is satisfied and whether the special state is controlled are specified. Computing means for performing an exclusive OR operation with possible special state specifying data,
When the calculation result by the calculation means is a predetermined result, the prefetch effect execution means does not execute the prefetch effect corresponding to the start condition that is the target of the calculation,
Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied when being controlled to the special state and the second start condition is being satisfied when being controlled to the normal state, The result is the predetermined result.
A gaming machine characterized by that.