JP6124274B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly, performs Yu technique relates controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player.

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  As a gaming machine that controls such a predetermined game so as to be executable, a game machine that describes the content of a notice effect has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-66045 A

  When explanation regarding a game like the technique described in Patent Document 1 is performed, if explanation information on matters already known by the player is repeatedly reported, the troublesomeness of notification increases. On the other hand, there is a problem that confusion may be given to the player if there is a lack of explanatory information on matters that the player has not yet known.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that prevents confusion of a player while suppressing the troublesomeness of notification.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine 500) that is capable of playing a game and controlling it in an advantageous state advantageous to the player. Created using update means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S402) and game history information for updating game history information (for example, table data of the game history management table) as the game progresses Output means that can output the game-related information (for example, the two-dimensional code shown in FIG. 9C), for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S328, and the game-related information output by the output means when is input (such as a password shown in example FIG. 9 (B)) the predetermined information based on a specific Allowed the game history information from the predetermined information Processing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processes of steps S322 and S325) and notification means (for example, the image display device 5 and the explanation notification control process of step S160) capable of reporting the explanation information about the game. An effect control CPU 120, etc.) and an effect means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state, and the notifying means is different as the explanation information based on the game history information. 1 can be notified of the description of the notice effect (for example, by performing the process of step S408 based on the processes of steps S404 to S406, a part that displays the effect image for notifying the message MS1 shown in FIG. 19).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the explanation information according to the progress of the game and suppress troublesome notification, while preventing confusion of the player.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, when a predetermined specific game result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination, etc.) is derived, it is advantageous for the player Specific game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) that controls to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state), and a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the specific game state ( For example, it includes suggestion effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of steps S553 and S555) for executing a notice effect, a reach effect, etc., and the explanation notification means explains the suggestion effect by the suggestion effect means. Effect explanation notifying means for notifying information (for example, description as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B in step S405) Game history information indicating the number of executions of the suggestion effect by the suggestion effect means based on the inputted predetermined information, and the information processing means includes the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S408 after the knowledge pattern is determined. May be specified (for example, a part for specifying the number of times (points) shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 16A).
In such a configuration, appropriate explanation information can be notified according to the number of executions of the suggestion effect.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the information processing means specifies game history information indicating a predetermined value given to the player according to the progress of the game from the input predetermined information. (For example, a portion that specifies the number of times (points) of “big hit”, “probability change”, “privilege points” shown in FIG. 12).
In such a configuration, appropriate explanation information can be notified according to a predetermined value given to the player.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the explanation notification means provides explanation information indicating different explanation contents according to game history information as explanation information corresponding to the same explanation object. (For example, a part that determines a different explanatory notification pattern depending on the number of times (points) shown in FIG. 16A).
In such a structure, the description information notified according to the same description object according to progress of a game can be changed, and the interest of a game can be improved.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the explanation informing means informs the game history information of explanation information corresponding to a predetermined explanation object among a plurality of kinds of explanation objects. You may restrict | limit according to (For example, the part determined to the description alerting | reporting pattern RBC shown to FIG. 16 (A) and (B) etc.).
In such a configuration, it is possible to restrict troublesome notification by restricting notification of the explanation information corresponding to the predetermined explanation object as the game progresses.
It should be noted that restricting the notification of the explanation information may be, for example, prohibiting the notification, and not performing a part of the notification (for example, a part of character display, voice output, lamp lighting, etc.). The notification mode may be difficult for the player to recognize, the number and frequency of notifications may be reduced, or a combination of some or all of these may be included.

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 a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the various screens in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a menu operation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a game log | history management table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the system for games using a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of description alerting | reporting control processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of an explanatory alerting | reporting pattern, and the example of a setting of explanatory content. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution example which alert | reports the explanatory information regarding a step-up notice. It is a figure which shows the execution example which alert | reports the explanatory information regarding a reach production. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

  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. 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". .

  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 special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (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 the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 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. 25A and a second hold indicator 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 first special figure holding memory number is, for example, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is generated. When the start condition (first start condition) is satisfied, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied. (Increment). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The second special figure holding memory number is a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, when a second starting prize is generated when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting prize opening. 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the start condition (second start condition) is satisfied (Increment). Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, The start condition (also called “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed or a pachinko machine. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the variable display 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). Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A start winning memory number display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, or instead of these hold indicators. In other words, in the start winning memory display area, the hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  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 is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is 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 ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has 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. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a 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 (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  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, 14) 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 controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan 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 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 and other decoration LEDs are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or a part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, game effect lamps 9, decoration LEDs, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

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

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

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  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. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The effect control pattern is used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). The The production control pattern includes data indicating the contents of the control corresponding to various production operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A plurality of types of effect control patterns may be prepared in advance according to the contents of effects executed by various effect devices in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in a predetermined effect control pattern table. Each effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer judgment value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. The contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like may be set in time series. The effect control process timer determination value is compared with, for example, a value (effect control process timer value) of an effect control process timer that is provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 and measures the elapsed time of effect execution. A determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance for each effect operation in which a series of effect contents are divided (time division). Production control execution data including part or all of display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data indicating the control content of each production operation is produced in the production control pattern. When the production control process timer value matches the production control process timer judgment value, the production control execution data associated with the production control process timer judgment value is used to produce various productions. The production operation is controlled by the device.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 12 3, VDP (Video Display Processor ), CGROM (Character Generator ROM), VRAM (Video RAM), such as an LCD driver circuit has only to be mounted. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning port (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the start winning (first start winning) is generated. The first start condition is satisfied when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. Thereafter, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when a start winning (second start winning) in which a game ball passes (enters) a second starting winning opening (second starting area) formed in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed to determine whether or not the variable display result (special display result) of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state. It is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost 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 hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is performed that is timed (eg, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. It is also possible to make it. That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially.

  When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “small hit” and is controlled to the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state. . In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first 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 over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be the probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed. Note that if the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” is the probability change state or the short time state and the short time control with the high opening control is being performed, the big hit game state is terminated. Later, time-shortening control with high opening control may be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  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 decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode 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 fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern 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 different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode 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). The reach effect includes 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. 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 (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. 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. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher. In addition, among the reach effects of the super reach, when the specific reach effect such as the super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of the super A is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, first, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state. . After that, when the reach effect of Super A is executed and the reach effect of Super B is not executed, the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in a definite manner. On the other hand, when the super-B reach production is executed, the super-B reach production is executed after the super-B reach production having higher hit reliability than the super-A reach production. Is derived and fixedly displayed. Execution of the reach effect of Super B following the reach effect of Super A is also referred to as “the reach effect develops”. Super A's reach production will be the pre-development reach production. On the other hand, the reach effect of Super B is the reach effect after development.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, a predetermined short-term opening chance is formed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. When the decorative symbol to be displayed is stopped and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a special display result may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the big hit type is “accuracy”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) is derived and displayed. Sometimes. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the decorative pattern constituting the short-term opening chance eye is stopped and displayed, so that the fixed decorative pattern that is the special display result is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in 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”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  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 the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination 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 confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols 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.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. 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”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, for example, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A definite decorative design is derived. In addition, when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, an effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute the reach effect. In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the effect is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in order to execute a notice effect that suggests the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit). An image is displayed.

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

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 10 2 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as 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 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side may include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result and a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern. 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 the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. The random value MR2 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 patterns prepared in advance.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. 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 (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, 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 (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol 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. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. 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”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior decision as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. ing. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  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 performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . 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”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “8”. When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set according to whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to “0.1 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, 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. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, 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, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, and if the upper limit number has not been reached, the next round game Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  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. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the CPU 103 reads out the big hit type buffer value from the predetermined area of the RAM 102 to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. When the jackpot type identified at this time is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, setting for changing the gaming state to the probability change state is performed by starting the probability change control. For example, a probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, a setting for starting the time reduction control is performed. For example, a short time flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an ON state, and a short time counter provided in a predetermined area (such as the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to a predetermined value. A count initial value (for example, “100”) may be set. The time-count counter counts the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed before the time-control is completed. In response to the fact that the big hit type is “probable change”, when the time reduction control is continued until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, without setting the initial value of the time reduction counter, Both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag may be set to the on state.

  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 to be open in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. . As an example, just as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “0.1 second”. It is only necessary to set the winning game state. 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. And when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, until the number of times of opening has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, or when the upper limit number of times has not been reached, Waiting processing or the like is executed. When the number of times that the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  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. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine 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), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are read. 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, 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. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 is read. 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S239). ). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is the numerical data or the special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise”. When the probability change state is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” at a predetermined ratio. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the special figure display result is not determined to be “small hit”.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, by limiting the result of the special figure display so that it is not determined to be “small hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, It is possible to prevent a decrease in the entertainment interest due to the delay. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the special figure display result may be determined as “small hit” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Also good.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “small hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot type read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. More specifically, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is not determined to be “surprise”. That is, the big hit type is determined to be “surprise” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “probable change” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  When the game state is a certain change state or a short time state, the high variable control is performed, so that the normally variable winning device 6B can be changed to the first variable in an advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. It may be changed between a state (open state or expanded open state) and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). When such a high opening control is performed, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, By limiting so that it is not determined to be “accuracy”, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to an extended game. When the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type may be determined as “surprising” at a lower rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244). At this time, when the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S244 (step S244; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is displayed. The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” or “small hit”, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the small hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, 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 variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S263). If the small hit flag is ON (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S264). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” or “small hit”. Yes.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. For example, in the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6 (A), by referring to the jackpot variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “big hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of a small hit. For example, in the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 6A, by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “small hit” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 7C shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. For example, in the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 6 (A), by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 based on the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern, FIG. It is only necessary to determine the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” at the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed, and the reach effect of Super A or Super B is executed. Is set so that the determination ratio of the variation pattern that is not executed is lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-3 is executed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7C, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2 in which only the normal reach effect is executed and the super A and super B reach effects are not executed is the change pattern PA2. -2 and the variation pattern PA2-3 are set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7C, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 that is executed up to the super A reach effect and the variable display result is derived is the same as that of the super B after the super A reach effect is executed. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-3 that is executed up to the reach effect and the variable display result is derived. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3, When the big hit type is “probability change”, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 have the same special diagram variation time and content, but the variable display result. Will be “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 7A and FIG. 7C, when the reach reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation degree of big hit is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. Further, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265 shown in FIG. 6A, a special figure change time that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). 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. As shown in FIG. 6B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). 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.

  After the processing of step S267 is executed, command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using 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. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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 processing in step S74, menu processing is executed (step S75). In the menu processing, for example, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 9 (A) can be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and further, password input as shown in FIG. 9 (B) or FIG. 9 (C). It is possible to output code as shown in.

  Following the menu process in step S75, an effect control process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process in step S76, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model (movable member), determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, effect random number update processing is executed (step S77), 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. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the menu processing shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (number of special figure reserved memories) of the special figure game is “0” (step S301). At this time, if the number of reserved memories is “0” (step S301; Yes), it is determined whether or not a special symbol or a decorative symbol is being variably displayed (step S302). For example, in the process of step S302, whether or not the variable display is being performed may be determined based on whether or not the value of the effect process flag is other than “0”.

  If variable display is not being performed in step S302 (step S302; No), it is determined whether or not menu operation processing for executing a predetermined menu operation processing is being performed (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, when the menu operation process of step S306 described later is executed, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 9A is displayed, or a password as shown in FIG. 9B is displayed. It may be determined that the menu operation process is being performed when an input is being performed, or when a code output as illustrated in FIG. 9C is being performed. On the other hand, for example, when a demonstration screen display is being performed on the image display device 5, it may be determined that the menu operation process is not being performed in the process of step S303. When a menu operation processing flag is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control flag setting unit) and predetermined display control is performed in the menu operation processing in step S306, the menu operation processing flag is turned on. May be set. In the processing of step S303, it is determined whether or not the menu operation processing flag is on. If it is on, it is determined that the menu operation processing is in progress. If it is off, the menu operation processing is in progress. What is necessary is just to determine that it is not.

  When the menu operation processing is not being performed in step S303 (step S303; No), for example, a menu display request for requesting the display of the menu screen based on the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. It is determined whether or not there has been (step S304). As an example, when a tilting operation in a predetermined direction (for example, forward direction) in the stick controller 31A or a pressing operation on the push button 31B is continuously detected for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), a menu display request is made. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When there is no menu display request in step S304 (step S304; No), the execution of the menu process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a menu display request (step S304; Yes), a predetermined menu screen display control is performed to control the image display device 5 to display a menu screen as shown in FIG. Step S305). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control reads various control data from the effect control pattern for displaying the menu screen prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, and sends a display control command to the display control unit 123. A menu screen may be displayed on the image display device 5.

  When the menu operation process is being performed in step S303 (step S303; Yes), after executing the process of step S305, the menu operation process is executed (step S306), and the execution of the menu process is terminated.

  If the number of stored storage is other than “0” in step S301 (step S301; No), or if variable display is being performed in step S302 (step S302; Yes), whether or not the menu operation process is being performed. Is determined (step S307). At this time, if the menu operation process is not in progress (step S307; No), the execution of the menu process is terminated. On the other hand, when the menu operation process is being performed (step S307; Yes), the menu operation process being executed is terminated (step S308), and then the execution of the menu process is terminated.

  The menu screen displayed by the display control in step S305 includes, for example, “password input”, “code display”, “data clear”, “game history list”, “end”, as shown in FIG. Items are provided. When this menu screen is displayed, the item to be selected (displayed in black-and-white reversal) can be changed by a predetermined operation (for example, a tilting operation of the operation stick) on the stick controller 31A. In addition, selection of an item displayed as a selection target is confirmed by a predetermined operation (for example, a push / pull operation of a trigger button) on the stick controller 31A or a predetermined operation (for example, a press operation) on the push button 31B, and processing corresponding to the item is performed. Is executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the menu operation process executed in step S306 of FIG. In the menu operation process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a password input request has been made (step S321). For example, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, when the selection of the item “password input” is confirmed, it may be determined that there is a password input request.

  When there is a password input request in step S321 (step S321; Yes), control for accepting the password input is performed (step S322). As an example, in the process of step S322, a password input screen shown in FIG. 9B is displayed, enabling password acceptance. The password input to the pachinko machine 1 is managed by designating a predetermined network address (specifically, URL, IP address, etc.) based on, for example, a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko machine 1 Anything issued by the server may be used. Alternatively, it may be issued by photographing a two-dimensional code displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by the player. Alternatively, the password may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, the password may be output by a gaming machine application downloaded from a predetermined management server to the terminal device and executed.

  The password input screen shown in FIG. 9B includes a password input field for displaying the input password (symbol string), an input selection field for displaying a list of symbols for selecting a symbol to be input, and a password input. "Erase one character" item to delete one character from the symbol string displayed in the field, "Determination" item to confirm (determine) the password to enter the symbol string displayed in the password input field, and enter the password There is a “return” item to cancel and return to the menu screen. When the password input screen is displayed, a symbol to be displayed in the password input field is selected from the input selection field based on the detection result of the instruction input by a predetermined operation or the like on the stick controller 31A, and the selection of the item “decision” is confirmed. Thus, the symbol string displayed in the password input field is determined as the password to be input.

  Following the processing in step S322, it is determined whether or not the password input has been completed (step S323). For example, by confirming the selection of the item “decision” shown in FIG. 9B, when the input of the password is completed (step S323; Yes), it is determined whether or not the input password is valid. (Step S324). When the symbol string that is a password that can be accepted on the password input screen shown in FIG. 9B is a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 16 symbols) according to a predetermined format, it is an input of a valid password. Determined.

  For example, a predetermined area of the ROM 121 mounted on the production control board 12 corresponds to symbols constituting passwords (alphanumeric characters: 10 types, Roman letters [upper case]: 26 types, Roman letters [lower case]: 26 types, a total of 62 types). Thus, a password analysis table that defines numerical values “0” to “61” is stored. The password received on the password input screen is replaced with a corresponding numerical value (decimal number) with reference to this password analysis table. The player ID, common data, and unique data are extracted by converting the replaced numerical value (decimal number) into a 6-digit (6-bit) binary number. The player ID is information for identifying a player who performs a game using the pachinko gaming machine 1. The common data includes the model information that can identify the pachinko gaming machine 1 that issued this password (or a two-dimensional code including the password), and the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the variable display count and the number of jackpots. It is only necessary to include data such as a game execution history that can be used in common. The unique data is available when the password is output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like of the same model, for example, the type of the executed performance and the number of executions, etc., which can be used according to the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is only necessary to include data such as execution history. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to specify game history information indicating the execution history of games and effects in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various information extracted from the password.

  In this way, the game history information only needs to include data indicating both the game execution history and the production execution history in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that the game history information is not limited to data including both the game execution history and the production execution history, and data indicating at least one of the game execution history and the production execution history. May be included. For example, the number of jackpots indicates the number of times the jackpot state is controlled, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Thus, the game history information may include data indicating a history to which a game value advantageous to the player is given. Not limited to the number of big hits, for example, the number of probable big hits, the number of consecutive chants, the number of prize balls paid out, the number of production points acquired, and a two-dimensional code for giving a predetermined privilege (different from those for issuing passwords) are displayed. Data indicating a predetermined value given to the player, such as the number of times or a combination of some or all of these, may be included. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes menu operation processing as shown in FIG. 11 and accepts the input of the password by the player, so that it is given to the player according to the progress of the game. You may specify the game history information which shows predetermined value.

  The number of effect points acquired may be a total value of effect points given to the player when, for example, a notice effect or reach effect that is a specific effect mode is executed. The notice effect or reach effect that is a specific effect aspect may be an effect that is set so that the execution ratio is lower than the notice effect or reach effect that is another effect aspect and has a low appearance frequency. Alternatively, the number of effect points acquired may be the total value of effect points given to the player when the number of executions of variable display reaches a predetermined number. Alternatively, the number of effect points acquired may be a total value of effect points given to the player as a result of executing a predetermined mini game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the terminal device (mobile terminal). In the terminal device (mobile terminal), if the player can execute a mini game imitating a game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 by downloading and executing a predetermined game application program or accessing a predetermined Web page, etc. Good. In addition, it is not limited to the case where a notice effect or reach effect that is a specific effect aspect is executed, and when a predetermined effect such as some notice effect or reach effect is executed, an effect point may be given to the player. . The number of executions of variable display, which is a condition for giving stage points, may be, for example, “1” (that is, for each variable display) or “10” (that is, for each variable display). Good. In this way, the production point is that the predetermined production is executed, the number of executions of the variable display has reached the predetermined number, the predetermined mini-game is executed, or a part or all of these combinations As long as a predetermined point granting condition is established, any player can be used. Further, even when the point granting condition is satisfied, whether or not to give effect points, the number of effect points to be given, and the like may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

  When the number of effect points acquired reaches a predetermined number, a predetermined effect image that becomes a premier character may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a privilege grant to the player. Alternatively, an image indicating a two-dimensional code for acquiring predetermined digital content may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by photographing with a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player. Or, for example, a special effect mode different from the normal effect mode, such as a predetermined effect mode that is executed from the start of variable display of decorative symbols, such as a notice effect or reach effect, until the variable display result is derived. You may change to In addition, every time the number of effect points acquired reaches a predetermined number, the effect mode of the predetermined effect may be changed by switching the effect level to one of a plurality of levels prepared in advance.

  When it is determined that the password input in step S324 is valid (step S324; Yes), the game history management table is set corresponding to the game history information specified based on the password (step S324). S325). For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the game history management table shows the number of executions and the number of points acquired (points) indicated in “Number of times (points)” for each of various game contents and production contents indicated in “management items”. It consists of table data for management. The effect control CPU 120 reads the field data of “management items” from a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example, and writes and stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a game history management table buffer of the effect control buffer setting unit). Then, field data of “number of times (points)” is set according to the game history information specified based on the input password. In this way, game history information specified based on predetermined information such as data indicating a password may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  The production indicated by the field data of “management item” is, for example, “a step-up notice”, for example, a part of the advance notice of a plurality of kinds of notice effects, and a super B reach effect, for example. Moreover, what is necessary is just the effect previously selected from the multiple types of effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example of a notice effect that becomes a “step-up notice”, an effect display in which a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order in the display area of the image display device 5 during variable display of decorative symbols. Thus, an effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed. In the “step-up notice” effect operation, after any one of a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image is displayed. The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without switching. In addition, as another example of the production operation that becomes the “step-up notice”, the production model provided inside or outside the game area is operated in a plurality of types of operation modes in a predetermined order during the variable display of the decorative design. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation. In the “step-up notice” effect operation, after the effect model performs the effect operation in one kind of operation mode, the effect operation in the notice effect is terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the “step-up notice” effect operation is executed in response to one start prize (one game ball has passed through the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display of symbols and decorative symbols. In particular, the mode of the effect (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) is gradually changed (stepped up) from one level to multiple levels. As a result, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is notified step by step.

  In general, the greater the number of times (the number of steps) that the effect mode changes in the effect operation of “step-up notice”, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”). Also, depending on the number of steps in the “step-up notice” or the mode of production at each step, “probable big hit”, a specific reach production is executed, and the big hit type is “non-probable” It may be a notice of at least one of the promotion from the notification of the fact to the notification of “probability change”. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, it may be “reach determination” when changing to the second stage, “super reach determination” when changing to the third stage, and “big hit determination” when changing to the fourth stage. As the change in the aspect of the effect, different character images may be displayed in order, or may be stepped up by changing the shape, color, etc. of one character. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  As an example of a reach effect that becomes Super B, a plurality of characters battle (battle) in the display area of the image display device 5, and variable display is performed depending on whether or not one's character wins the opponent's character. An effect display (a so-called battle effect) or the like may be executed so that the player can recognize whether or not the result is “big hit”.

  In this way, the “step-up notice” effect operation includes a plurality of types of effect operations with different effect modes. In addition, the reach production that becomes the super B includes a plurality of types of production operations with different production modes, such as a production mode in which one's character wins and a production mode in which one's character loses. The field of “number of times (score)” in the game history management table in response to the execution of the rendering operation in any rendering mode among the predetermined rendering contents including a plurality of types of rendering operations with different rendering modes. It is only necessary that the game history can be updated and stored by updating the data. On the other hand, a single type of production operation that is a predetermined production mode is set in the “management item”, and in response to the execution of the production operation, “number of times (score)” in the game history management table is set. It is only necessary that the game history can be updated and stored by updating the field data. It is not limited to the update of the game history related to the production content, and similarly to the update of the game history related to the game content, among the predetermined game content including a plurality of types of game operations with different game modes, the game operation according to any game mode In response to the fact that the game has been executed or that a single type of effect operation that has a predetermined game mode has been executed, the field data of “number of times (points)” in the game history management table is updated to It is only necessary that the history can be updated and stored.

  Although the effects such as the notice effect and the reach effect are effects that suggest the possibility that the variable display result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a “hit” and becomes a big hit game state, it is said that these effects are executed. Thus, it is not necessarily determined that a game result that a big hit gaming state is obtained can be obtained. As described above, the effect indicated by the field data of the “management item” does not need to correspond to a predetermined game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as long as it can store a history of execution of the effect. . On the other hand, for example, a predetermined game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as some of the jackpot notification effects determined in advance among a plurality of types of jackpot notification effects for notifying that the variable display result is “big hit”. Corresponding effects may be managed using field data of “management items”. A game in which information indicating the execution history of such effects is transmitted to a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player, and a predetermined digital content is provided by accessing the management server using the terminal device. A predetermined privilege may be given to the person. Thereby, the player's interest can be enhanced even for effects that do not correspond to the game result in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that in the game history management table, the production indicated by the field data of “management item” can be executed in a plurality of ways that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a notice production that becomes “step-up notice” or a super B reach production. It is not limited to a pre-selected effect from among the types of effects, and may be an effect including all of a plurality of types of predetermined effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, “all effects” is provided as the effects indicated by the field data of “management items”, and when any of the notice effects or reach effects is executed, “all effects” is set in the game history management table. It is only necessary that the game history can be updated and stored by updating the corresponding “number of times (points)” field data. Alternatively, a “notice effect” that includes all types of notice effects that can be executed on the pachinko machine 1 and a “reach effect” that includes all types of reach effects that can be executed on the pachinko machine 1, It is good also as an effect shown with the field data of "management item" in a game history management table. In this way, effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be divided into a plurality of groups for each function, and the game history in which the effects included in each group are executed may be stored in an updatable manner. Alternatively, for example, an effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a notice effect and a reach effect in which the same character appears is divided into a plurality of groups for each predetermined theme, and the effects included in each group are executed. The game history may be stored in an updatable manner.

  In the game history management table shown in FIG. 12, field data of “number of times (points)” is set for each game content and production content indicated by “management item”. That is, the field data of “number of times (score)” indicates the progress of the game, such as the number of times a predetermined game content or production content has appeared in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the score given to the player due to the appearance of this. The game history information updated according to the game is shown. Table data constituting such a game history management table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the like. Thus, the game history information updated as the game progresses in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be stored in a storage area such as a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  When there is no password input request in step S321 shown in FIG. 11 (step S321; No), or after setting the game history management table in step S325, the game history corresponding to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set. It is determined whether or not there is a code output request for requesting code output (step S326). For example, when the selection of the item “code output” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, it may be determined that there is a code output request. Even when the password input is not completed in step S323 shown in FIG. 11 or when the password input in step S324 is not valid, the process may proceed to step S326. When the password input is not completed or when the input password is not valid, the menu operation process is temporarily stopped, and the password is changed by the process of step S322 in response to the next timer interrupt. Input control may be performed again.

  When there is a code output request in step S326 (step S326; Yes), the game history management table is checked (step 327). Based on these check results, control for outputting a code corresponding to the game history is performed (step S328). As an example, in the process of step S328, the code output screen shown in FIG. 9C is displayed, and a two-dimensional code that conforms to a predetermined standard (specific examples such as JIS X 0510 standard or ISO / IEC 18004 standard) is output. To do. In this two-dimensional code, in addition to the model information indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the player ID, information that can specify the number of variable display times, the number of jackpots, the type and number of executions performed, and A network address or the like for accessing the management server using a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player may be included.

  The two-dimensional code output on the code output screen as shown in FIG. 9C may include password information indicating a password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, the password issued by the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be displayed on the code output screen instead of displaying the two-dimensional code or together with displaying the two-dimensional code. That is, the password issued according to the game or the execution result of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be included in a two-dimensional code that can be photographed using a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player. It may be provided as information different from the two-dimensional code. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to issuing a password, and the password issued by the management server may be acquired by accessing the management server using a terminal device that has photographed the two-dimensional code. Alternatively, a password may be issued at the terminal device by executing a predetermined password issuing program at the terminal device that has photographed the two-dimensional code. Information such as a two-dimensional code and a password is not limited to the information displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 by the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is output. For example, a ticket printed with a two-dimensional code and a password is issued and output. You may do.

  Alternatively, a function for performing data communication or the like between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the terminal device by wireless or wired may be provided. For this purpose, for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 only needs to have a communication processing circuit or a communication interface for executing data communication or the like built in or externally attached thereto. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a wireless communication function, a communication processing circuit and a communication interface are, for example, predetermined short-range wireless communication standards (specific examples are IEEE802.15.1 standard, IEEE802.11 standard, ISO / IEC 15693 standard, JIS X 6319-4 standard or ISO / IEC 18092 standard) or infrared communication standard (specifically, IrDA standard etc.) may be included so long as wireless communication conforming to at least one of them is included. When the gaming machine 1 has a wired communication function, the communication processing circuit and the communication interface, for example, perform wired communication that conforms to a predetermined serial bus standard (specifically, a general-purpose serial bus standard standardized by USB-IF or IEEE1394 standard). It only needs to include an executable configuration. Alternatively, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a predetermined camera, for example, analyzes a result of photographing a two-dimensional code displayed on a screen of a terminal device (mobile terminal) possessed by a player, and acquires predetermined information indicating a password or The game history information corresponding to the table data of the game history management table may be acquired.

  For example, a configuration for inputting various instructions such as a menu display request determined in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 10 and a password input request determined in the process of step S321 shown in FIG. It is not limited to the structure for detecting a predetermined operation by the player, such as the push button 31B. The result of photographing a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) to detect an instruction input by the player. Further, for example, a jog dial that can be rotated or a touch panel that can be touched or pressed may be used. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the configuration for detecting the instruction input by the player may be any configuration that can detect a predetermined instruction input action by the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically (including optically). That's fine.

  When there is no code output request in step S326 shown in FIG. 11 (step S326; No), or after the code output is controlled in step S328, initialization of data indicating the execution history of the specific effect is requested. It is determined whether or not there is a data clear request to be performed (step S329). For example, when the selection of the item “DATA CLEAR” is confirmed on the menu screen shown in FIG.

  When there is a data clear request in step S329 (step S329; Yes), the game history management table is initialized (step S330). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may clear the field data of “number of times (score)” in the game history management table and set it to be “0” for any effect. By initializing the game history management table in this manner, the game history information indicating the history of appearance of predetermined game contents and production contents in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like can be deleted.

  When there is no data clear request in step S329 (step S329; No), or after the game history management table is initialized in step S330, a list display is requested for the history of the appearance of predetermined game contents and effect contents. It is determined whether or not there is a game history list request to be made (step S331). For example, in the menu screen shown in FIG. 9A, when the selection of the item “game history list” is confirmed, it may be determined that there is a game history list request. When there is no game history list request (step S331; No), the execution of the menu operation process is terminated.

  When there is a game history list request in step S331 (step S331; Yes), the game history management table is checked (step S332), and the appearance status for each game content and production content indicated by “management item” ( Control for displaying a list of the number of times or the number of points) is performed (step S333).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 capable of executing such menu processing (FIG. 10) and menu operation processing (FIG. 11) enables input / output of game-related information such as a two-dimensional code including game history information and predetermined information such as a password. The game can be performed by taking over the game history by inputting the password. Note that the predetermined information is not limited to information that allows external input of data indicating a password. For example, a camera in which a predetermined photographing target such as a two-dimensional code or a player's hand is built in or externally attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is generated based on information generated by shooting, information generated by receiving infrared, ultrasonic, RF (Radio Frequensy) signals and converting them to electrical signals, and externally input electrical signals Information, other information generated by mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically (optically) detecting a specified instruction input action by a player and converting it into an electrical signal, or some or all of these Arbitrary setting information that can specify the game history by setting the table data of the game history management table, such as a combination, may be externally input as the predetermined information. The game history information may be obtained by performing some conversion processing on the externally input predetermined information, or the externally input predetermined information is set as table data of the game history management table as game history information as it is. May be. That is, the predetermined information only needs to be able to specify the game history.

  Such a pachinko gaming machine 1 may be installed in, for example, a game arcade to constitute a gaming system 900 as shown in FIG. A gaming system 900 shown in FIG. 13 includes, in addition to the pachinko gaming machine 1, a management server 1000 connected to the telecommunications network 1002 and a terminal device (portable terminal) 1001 possessed (carrying) by the player. Composed. Between the management server 1000 and the terminal device 1001, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), a mobile communication network including a base station and a packet network, a public telephone line, a part or all of the Internet, etc. Predetermined data communication can be performed via the telecommunications network 1002.

  The management server 1000 may be constructed as a plurality of computer systems, or may be constructed as a single computer system. The management server 1000 may be configured to include a predetermined database, a central processing circuit, various input / output interfaces, a communication processing circuit, and a communication interface. The terminal device 1001 may be an information processing terminal having a photographing function, an image display function, and a data communication function, such as a portable computer, a cellular phone, a portable game machine, a portable audio player, and a part or all of a digital camera. That's fine. The terminal device 1001 may be configured to include various memories, a central processing circuit, various input / output interfaces, peripheral function circuits, an image processing circuit, a communication processing circuit, a communication interface, a camera, a display, and the like. Some or all of these components may be connected to each other via an internal bus.

  In the gaming system 900, by inputting a password issued by the management server 1000, a password output from another pachinko gaming machine 1, or a password output by a gaming machine application, It is possible to play a game by taking over the game history information updated based on the appearance status of the production contents. Such inheritance of game history information may be possible not only for pachinko gaming machines 1 of the same model, but also for different models (brother models) that are considered to be inherited models.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an explanation notification control process (step S160). Thereafter, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, one of the following processes of steps S170 to S178 is selected and executed.

  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 variable display, notification effects, reach effects, and other various effects, the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the type of display result, etc. Contains.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. 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. 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. Then, 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 effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit “ Update to 4 ". On the other hand, when the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit. Update to “6”. 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 hit notification effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit notification effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content at the start of the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. Displaying above, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the sound control board 13, and playing games by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the small hit notification effect in response to the start of the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, various effect controls are performed. The small hit notification effect may be continuously executed from the start of the small hit gaming state to the end thereof. Alternatively, the small hit notification effect may be executed in a predetermined period before the small hit gaming state is started and ended. When the execution period of the small hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process.

Koatari end effect processing in step S175 is processing to be performed when the value of Starring depletion Rosesufuragu 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, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the 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 start presentation process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the presentation process flag is “6”. In the jackpot start effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents at the start of the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 In order to execute the big hit start effect corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED, various types of effect control are performed. The jackpot start time effect may be executed in a predetermined period from the end of the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination to the start of the first round game in the jackpot game state. The jackpot start time effect may include a jackpot notification effect that clearly notifies that the jackpot gaming state is reached, or is executed in response to the jackpot gaming state that is not clearly notified that the jackpot gaming state is reached. It may include any directing. Corresponding to the end of the execution of the big hit start time production, the value of the production process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing.

  The big hit effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the 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 effects control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game, is performed, and the big hit effect 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 process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S178 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. 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 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 An ending effect is executed by performing various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LED. After the effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S160 of FIG. 14 as the explanation notification control process. In the explanation notification control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a predetermined game history update condition is satisfied (step S401). The game history update condition is a condition for updating the game history stored using, for example, the game history management table shown in FIG. 12, and a plurality of types of game contents and effect contents indicated by the field data of “management item” Corresponding to the above, a plurality of types may be determined in advance. Each game history update condition is determined when the corresponding game content or production content is determined to appear, when the determined game content or production content starts to appear, or when the determined game content or production content is It may be established at a predetermined timing according to the corresponding game content or effect content, such as when the appearance ends, or when the variable display where the corresponding game content or effect content appears ends. Alternatively, a single condition may be set in advance as the game history update condition regardless of a plurality of types of game contents and effect contents indicated by the field data of “management item”.

  As a specific example in which the game history update condition is satisfied, in the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 17A, it is determined whether the variation pattern designated by the predetermined variation pattern designation command is a plurality of types. Do. In this process, when it is determined that the variation pattern is accompanied by the super B reach effect, the game history corresponding to “reach: super B” in the “management item” in the game history management table shown in FIG. You may determine with the game log update conditions for updating having been satisfied. Alternatively, in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 17A, the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is determined as the usage pattern. In this process, when an effect control pattern for executing the reach effect of Super B is determined, it is determined that the game history update condition for updating the game history corresponding to “reach: Super B” is satisfied. May be. Alternatively, in the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 18, effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed using the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. In this process, when the reach production of Super B is started based on the production control execution data, it is determined that the game history update condition for updating the game history corresponding to “Reach: Super B” is satisfied. May be. Alternatively, in the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 18, when the reach effect of Super B is ended based on the effect control execution data, the game history is updated to update the game history corresponding to “reach: Super B”. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. Or, after the reach effect of Super B is executed, when the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol is performed in the process of Step S558 shown in FIG. 18, the game history corresponding to “Reach: Super B” It may be determined that a game history update condition for updating is established.

  As another example, in the process of step S502 shown in FIG. 17A, a predetermined decision is made based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command or the variable display result designated by the predetermined variable display result notification command. Whether or not to execute the notice effect at a ratio and the effect mode (notice effect pattern) for execution are determined. In this process, when it is decided to execute “step-up notice”, the game history corresponding to “step-up notice” in the game history management table shown in FIG. 12 is updated. It may be determined that the game history update condition is satisfied. Alternatively, when an effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) for executing “step-up notice” is determined in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. It may be determined that a game history update condition for updating the game history is satisfied. Alternatively, in the process of step S553 shown in FIG. 18, when the effect operation of “step-up notice” is started based on the effect control execution data, the game history corresponding to “step-up notice” is updated. It may be determined that the game history update condition is satisfied. Alternatively, in the process of step S553 shown in FIG. 18, a game for updating the game history corresponding to the “step-up notice” when the presentation operation of “step-up notice” ends based on the presentation control execution data. It may be determined that the history update condition is satisfied. Alternatively, when the control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol is performed in the process of step S558 shown in FIG. 18 after the effect operation of “step-up notice” is executed, the “step-up notice” is handled. It may be determined that a game history update condition for updating the game history is satisfied.

  As a specific example in which a single game history update condition is satisfied regardless of a plurality of types of game contents and production contents, based on the determination that a code output request has been made in the process of step S326 shown in FIG. When the process of step S327 is executed, it may be determined that the game history update condition is satisfied in the process of step S401 shown in FIG. In this case, after the two-dimensional code is output by the process of step S328 shown in FIG. 11, the game history management table may be initialized and updated to delete the game history. On the other hand, separately from the game history management table, the current game history data indicating the history of the appearance of game contents and production contents after the password is input by the processing of steps S321 to S324 shown in FIG. It may be temporarily stored in a production control buffer setting unit or the like. In this case, based on the determination that the code output request has been made, it may be determined that a game history update condition for reflecting the game history indicated in the current game history data in the game history management table is satisfied.

  As another example, separately from the game history management table, a category indicating the history of the appearance of game content and effect content for each period until the number of variable display times of special symbols and decorative symbols reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times) The game history data may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control buffer setting unit). In this case, every time it is determined that the number of times of variable display has reached the predetermined number, even if it is determined that the game history update condition for reflecting the game history indicated in the divided game history data in the game history management table is satisfied. Good.

  When one predetermined game content or production content appears, a plurality of game history update conditions may be satisfied. As a specific example, the production contents shown in the field data of “management item” include “step-up notice” corresponding to the case where the step-up notice is executed and the number of times the production mode changes in the step-up notice. It is assumed that there is a “step-up notice third step or more” corresponding to the case where the (number of steps) is “3” or more. In this case, when the number of steps in the step-up notice becomes “5”, the game history update condition for updating the game history of the “step-up notice” and the game history of “the third step or more of the step-up notice” are updated. It may be determined that all of the game history update conditions for fulfilling are established.

  Alternatively, a single game history update condition that is established only when a plurality of predetermined game contents and effect contents appear in combination may be provided. As a specific example, the game content and the production content shown in the field data of “management item” are “reach:” corresponding to the case where the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the super-B reach production is executed. Suppose that there is "Super B + jackpot". In this case, even if the Super B reach effect is executed, the variable display result is “lost”, or after the Super A reach effect is executed, the Super B reach effect is not executed and the variable display result is “ When it becomes “big hit”, the game history update condition for updating the game history of “reach: Super B + hit” is not satisfied. A game history update condition for updating the game history of “reach: Super B + hit” only when both the super B reach effect and the variable display result “big hit” appear. What is necessary is just to determine with having been materialized.

  When it is determined that the game history update condition is satisfied (step S401; Yes), the game history stored in the game history management table is updated (step S402). For example, when a plurality of types of game history update conditions that differ depending on the game content and effect content are provided, among the game content and effect content indicated by “management item” in the game history management table, the process of step S401 The game history may be updated by rewriting the field data of “number of times (score)” for the game content and the production content corresponding to the game history update condition determined to have been established. Alternatively, for example, in order to reflect the game history indicated in the current game history data or the segmented game history data, a part or all of the field data of “number of times (points)” in the game history management table is rewritten at once. May be.

  When it is determined in step S401 that the game history update condition is not satisfied (step S401; No), after executing the process of step S402, whether or not a predetermined explanation notification setting condition is satisfied. Is determined (step S403). The explanation notification setting condition is a condition for performing a setting for notifying predetermined explanation information regarding a predetermined game or production executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and corresponds to the game content or production content to be explained. A plurality of types may be determined in advance. Each explanation notification setting condition corresponds to the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, or the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started. Correspondingly, when it is decided to make a predetermined game content or production content appear, or when the appearance of a predetermined game content or production content is started, the predetermined game content or production content is matched. As long as it is established at the timing of Alternatively, as the explanation notification setting condition, a single condition may be set in advance regardless of the game content and the production content to be explained.

  As a specific example in which the explanation notification setting condition is satisfied, in the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Using a predetermined game random number extracted based on (for example, a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern), the variation pattern is determined to be a specific variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern with a super B reach effect). It is determined whether or not the variable display based on the start winning is started. In this case, when it is determined that the specific variation pattern is determined and the Super B reach effect is executed, it is determined that the explanation notification setting condition for notifying the explanation regarding the Super B reach effect is established. May be. Alternatively, when it is determined in step S501 shown in FIG. 17A that the variation pattern is accompanied by the super B reach effect, the explanation notification setting condition for notifying the explanation about the super B reach effect is set. It may be determined that it has been established. Alternatively, when an effect control pattern for executing the super B reach effect is determined in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 17A, an explanation notification setting for notifying the explanation about the super B reach effect. It may be determined that the condition is satisfied. Alternatively, when the super B reach effect is started based on the effect control execution data in the process of step S555 shown in FIG. 18, the explanation notification setting condition for notifying the explanation about the super B reach effect is established. You may determine that you did.

  When it is decided to execute a predetermined game or effect, an explanation notification setting corresponding to the content of the game or effect is made before the execution result of the determined game or effect is derived (or notified) It is desirable that the condition is satisfied. Thereby, before the execution result of the game or effect is derived (or informed), sufficient time is provided for notifying the explanation information, which explains how the execution result is advantageous to the player. By securing and enhancing the player's expectation by notifying the explanation information, the gaming interest can be improved. In addition, before the execution result of the game or effect is derived (or notified), the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” according to the game content or the effect content to be explained (hit expectation level) It is possible to improve the interest of the game by securing a sufficient time for notifying the explanation information as the explanation contents and enhancing the player's expectation by notifying the explanation information.

  As a specific example in which a single explanation notification setting condition is satisfied regardless of the game content or the production content to be explained, the explanation is given when variable display of decorative symbols is started regardless of the variable display result or the fluctuation pattern. It may be determined that the notification setting condition is satisfied. In this case, the game content or production content to be explained is selected, and, for example, the decorative design is displayed after the variable display of the design is started, regardless of whether or not the selected game content or production content appears. In a predetermined period before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode (until the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). What is necessary is just to alert | report notification information. In addition, the explanation notification setting condition is established in a predetermined period when the decorative symbols are not variably displayed, and the description information regarding the predetermined game or effect is notified together with the demonstration screen display or separately from the demonstration screen display. It may be broken.

  When it is determined that the explanation notification setting condition is satisfied in this way (step S403; Yes), the game history management table is read, and the game history corresponding to the game content and the production content to be explained is specified (step S404). Then, an explanation notification pattern is determined based on the reading result obtained by the process of step S404 (step S405). The explanation notification pattern only needs to be prepared in advance for a plurality of explanation notification patterns corresponding to one game content or production content to be explained. In this embodiment, the contents of determination of the explanatory notification pattern are made different according to the game history specified by the process of step S404. In the process of step S405, an explanation notification pattern determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the explanation notification pattern. In the explanation notification pattern determination table, one of a plurality of explanation notification patterns is used corresponding to the explanation notification setting condition determined to have been established by the process of step S403 and the game history specified by the process of step S404. Data for determining the pattern (determination data) may be set. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the explanation notification pattern determination table based on the established explanation notification setting condition and the reading result of “number of times (score)” stored in the game history management table shown in FIG. Any one of the explanation notification patterns may be determined.

  FIG. 16A shows an example of determining the explanatory notification pattern by the process of step S405. FIG. 16B shows an example of setting the explanation content corresponding to a plurality of explanation notification patterns. In the determination example shown in FIG. 16A, when the established explanation notification setting condition is “step-up notice determination” based on the decision to execute the step-up notice, according to the reading result of “number of times (score)” Thus, any one of the explanation notification patterns YSA to YSC is determined as the usage pattern. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), in the explanation notification patterns YSA to YSC, a message for explaining the step-up notice is notified. More specifically, when the step-up notice is executed, a message indicating the content of explanation regarding the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is notified. As described above, the explanation information notified in correspondence with the predetermined explanation notification pattern is, for example, the player corresponding to the game content and the production content such as the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” (hit reliability). What is necessary is just to show the possibility that a predetermined value advantageous to the user will be given.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 16B, the contents of explanation differ depending on which of the explanation notification patterns YSA to YSC. For example, in the explanation notification pattern YSA determined when the “number of times (score)” is any one of “1” to “20”, a message that gives a detailed explanation of the step-up notice is notified. On the other hand, in the explanation notification pattern YSB determined when the “number of times (score)” is any one of “21” to “40”, a message that is a brief explanation about the step-up notice is notified. Further, in the explanation notification pattern YSC determined when the “number of times (score)” is “41” or more, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”, so that the appearance mode is low. A message that explains the special step-up notice is notified. In this way, any explanation information is notified regardless of the “number of times (score)” corresponding to the specified game history, while the explanation content is displayed in the game history indicated by “number of times (score)”. It may be different depending on the situation.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 16A, when the established explanation notification setting condition is “Super B reach effect is present” based on the determination that the Super B reach effect is executed, “Number of times (score)” Any one of the explanation notification patterns RBA to RBC is determined as a usage pattern according to the reading result. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), in the explanatory notification pattern RBA and the explanatory notification pattern RBB, a message for explaining the reach effect of Super B is notified. More specifically, when the reach effect of Super B is executed, a message indicating the contents of explanation regarding what the execution result of the reach effect will be and the variable display result will be “big hit” is notified. As described above, the explanation information notified in correspondence with the predetermined explanation notification pattern is advantageous to the player if the execution result of the game or the effect, such as the effect content when the variable display result becomes “big hit”, for example. What is necessary is just to show whether a predetermined value is given.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 16B, the contents of explanation differ depending on whether it is the explanation notification pattern RBA or the explanation notification pattern RBB. For example, in the explanation notification pattern RBA determined when the “number of times (score)” is any one of “1” to “10”, a message that gives a detailed explanation of the reach effect of Super B is notified. On the other hand, in the explanation notification pattern RBB determined when the “number of times (score)” is any one of “11” to “20”, a message that gives a brief explanation about the reach effect of Super B is notified. The On the other hand, in the explanation notification pattern RBC, a message for explaining the reach effect of Super B is not notified. As described above, when the “number of times (score)” corresponding to the specified game history is within a predetermined range, some explanation information is notified, while when it is outside the predetermined range, the explanation information is not notified. You may restrict. That is, when the appearance count (execution count) of game content and effect content is less than a predetermined number, the explanation information corresponding to the predetermined explanation target is notified, while the appearance count (execution count) is equal to or greater than the predetermined count. In some cases, a restriction may be provided on notification of explanation information for a predetermined explanation target.

  In addition, the restriction | limiting provided in alerting | reporting of explanatory information is not limited to what prohibiting alerting | reporting so that not all the explanatory information regarding a game may be alert | reported. As an example, when explanation information is notified by a plurality of types of effect operations such as character display, sound output, and lamp lighting, it may be limited not to execute notification information of some effect operations. As another example, increasing the transparency of an effect image (character display) showing a message for explanation, lowering the volume of the voice indicating the message, lowering the brightness when the lamp is lit, notification of the message You may restrict | limit the alerting | reporting aspect of explanatory information so that it may become difficult for a player to recognize by presentation control including shortening a period or some or all of these. As yet another example, the number or frequency (for example, the number of blinking lamps) of the explanatory message may be reduced in a predetermined period in which the explanatory information is notified. Of these effects control, notification restriction including a part or all of the combinations may be performed.

  In response to the determination result of the explanation notification pattern by the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 15, an explanation effect control pattern is decided (step S406). The explanation effect control pattern is an effect control pattern prepared in advance for notifying the explanation information corresponding to the explanation notice pattern. By determining the explanation effect control pattern, a period during which explanation information related to the game is notified (an explanation notification period), an effect operation mode for notifying the explanation information, and the like are determined.

  When it is determined in step S403 that the explanation notification condition is not satisfied (step S403; No), after executing the process of step S406, it is an explanation notification period for notifying the explanation information. Is determined (step S407). The explanation notification period only needs to be determined in advance in the explanation effect control pattern determined in the process of step S406, for example. When it is not the explanation notification period in step S407 (step S407; No), the explanation notification control process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is the explanation notification period (step S407; Yes), after performing the presentation operation control for notifying the explanation information (step S408), the explanation notification control process is ended.

  As an example, in the process of step S408, the description information is notified in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) read from the explanation effect control pattern. For this purpose, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or, by combining a part or all of these, it is only necessary to notify the explanation information about the game with a predetermined effect device.

  The contents of the game and the effects that are the targets (explanation targets) for notifying the description information by executing such explanation notification control processing are all indicated by the field data of “management items” in the game history management table as shown in FIG. The game content and the production content may be part of the game content or the production content. In addition, based on game history information such as “number of times (points)” stored in association with “management items” in the game history management table, game contents and effects indicated by the field data of the “management items” Explanation information related to game contents and production contents different from the contents, or explanation information having some relationship with game contents and production contents in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be notified. More specifically, for example, characters appearing in the production on the pachinko machine 1, movies such as movies, TV dramas, TV animations, novels, plays, etc. tied up with the pachinko machine 1, the singer's music and personal history, In order to introduce various items such as sports team members, match results, and name matches, the explanation varies depending on the “number of times (points)” associated with “big hit” indicated in the field data of “management items” May be notified. Alternatively, in order to introduce an effect that is executed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the big hit gaming state, the “number of times” (points) associated with the “big hit” indicated by the field data of the “management item” ”May be notified when the game is in the jackpot gaming state or when the gaming state is different from the jackpot gaming state. Or, to introduce the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, jackpot probability or probability change rush rate) and how to hit it (for example, right-hand hit during jackpot and short-time control, etc.) When the explanation information indicating the different description contents according to the “number of times (points)” associated with the “big hit” shown in is a big hit gaming state or when the gaming state is different from the big hit gaming state You may be notified. By diversifying the explanation contents by the notification of such explanation information, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. Moreover, the description information which shows a different description content according to game log | history information is alert | reported, The game by the player who wants to receive alert | report of various description information can be promoted.

  FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 14 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S501). As the processing of step S501, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, as the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and the variable display result, “non-reach (lack)”, “reach (lack)”, “small hit”, “non-probable change (big hit)”, There are "probability (big hit)" and "surprise (big hit)".

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach / losing combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. . When the variable display content is “small hit”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, but the fixed decorative pattern of a special combination predetermined as a short-term opening chance is stopped and displayed. The display result is “small hit”. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change”. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable change”. When the variable display content is “surprise (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”.

  FIG. 17B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in step S501. In this example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. To do. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “small hit”, it becomes a special combination predetermined as a short-term opening chance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decoration symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the short-term opening chance eye updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to a short-term opening chance determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, a combination of decorative symbols to be the final stop symbols is determined from among a plurality of types of short-term opening chances.

  When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the same is applied to the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R ( The matching symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, either the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  When the variable display content is “Accuracy (big hit)”, depending on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the decoration pattern that constitutes the short-term opening chance eye, or the decoration pattern that becomes the reach combination, Decide on the final stop symbol. For example, in the variation pattern shown in FIG. 6B, when the variation display result is “big hit” and the variation pattern PC1-1 is designated corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the variable display content is “small”. Similarly to the case of “winning”, the decorative symbol constituting the short-term opening chance eye may be determined as the final stop symbol. On the other hand, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the decorative symbol to be the reach combination may be determined as the final stop symbol in the same manner as when the variable display content is “reach (losing)”.

  In the process of step S501, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or completion | finish of a big hit game state. When it is determined that the re-lottery effect is executed in the process of step S501, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S501, a notice effect is determined (step S502). In the process of step S502, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect, the effect mode when the notice effect is executed, and the like are determined using a notice effect determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example. Good. In the notice effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number for determining the notice effect may be assigned to the presence / absence of the notice effect or the determination result of the effect mode according to variable display contents . The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notice effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. What is necessary is just to determine an aspect.

  Following the process of step S502, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of the plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the result of determination of the notice effect by the process of step S502, and sets it as a use pattern.

  After executing the processing in step S503, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is made (step S504). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S505). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S504 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen.

  Subsequent to the process of step S505, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings for updating the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H are performed (step S506). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S507), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 14 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S552). The notice effect execution period may be set in advance in the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. When it is the notice effect execution period in step S552 (step S552; Yes), effect control for executing the notice effect such as display of an effect image that becomes a predetermined character image is performed (step S553). In the process of step S553, for example, the effect control execution data is read from the notice effect control pattern determined in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In other words, the announcement effect may be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S552 that it is not a notice effect execution period (step S552; No), after executing the process of step S553, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect execution period for executing a reach effect. Determination is made (step S554). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern selected in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S554 (step S554; Yes), effect control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S555). When it is determined in step S554 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S554; No), or after the reach effect control is performed in step S555, for example, when the special figure changes selected corresponding to the change pattern Based on the setting in the effect control pattern, etc., other effect operation control including the decorative symbol variable display operation is performed (step S556), and the execution of the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S557). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S557; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S557 (step S557; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S558). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S559). Then, after updating the value of the effect process flag to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S560), the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 19 shows an execution example in which the explanatory information is notified by displaying the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the execution of the notification effect of “step-up notification”. For example, in the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 15, the explanation notification setting condition established is “step-up notice determination”, and the “number of times (score)” specified from the read result of the game history management table is “1” to Corresponding to one of “20”, the explanation notification pattern YSA is determined as the usage pattern. Based on this determination result, effect operation control by the process of step S408 is performed using the explanatory effect control pattern determined by the process of step S406. In this way, in the execution example shown in FIG. 19, an effect image (character image) indicating the message MS1 corresponding to the explanation notification pattern YSA is displayed as a line by the character CH1 together with the effect image indicating the predetermined character CH1. Note that, instead of displaying the effect image (character image) indicating the message MS1, or together with the display of the effect image (character image), sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. The message MS1 serving as explanatory information related to the “step-up notice” may be notified.

  FIG. 20A shows an execution example in which explanatory information is notified by displaying an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the execution of the reach effect of Super B. For example, in the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 15, the explanation notification setting condition established is “Super B reach effect”, and the “number of times (score)” specified from the read result of the game history management table is “1”. Corresponding to any one of "-10", the explanation notification pattern RBA is determined as the usage pattern. Based on this determination result, effect operation control by the process of step S408 is performed using the explanatory effect control pattern determined by the process of step S406. Thus, in the execution example shown in FIG. 20 (A), the message MS2 corresponding to the explanation notification pattern RBA as a dialogue by this character CH1 together with the effect image showing the character CH1 similar to the execution example shown in FIG. 19 (A). An effect image (character image) is displayed. Note that, instead of displaying the effect image (character image) indicating the message MS2, or together with the display of the effect image (character image), sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. The notification of the message MS1 serving as explanatory information related to the reach effect of Super B may be performed.

  On the other hand, when the explanation notification setting condition established in the process of step S405 is “Super B reach effect”, the “number (score)” specified from the read result of the game history management table is “21”. Corresponding to the above, the explanation notification pattern RBC is determined as the usage pattern. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), unlike the execution example shown in FIG. 20 (A), the effect image showing the character CH1 is not displayed, and the effect image showing a message for notifying the explanation information (Text image) is also not displayed. Thus, the notification of the explanation information regarding the reach effect of Super B can be limited according to the “number of times (score)” as the game history information specified from the read result of the game history management table.

  Among the explanation notification setting conditions determined in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 15, a predetermined game random number extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is used, and the variable based on the start winning is used. What is established when it is determined that a specific variable display result (for example, a “big hit” variable display result) or a specific variable display mode (for example, a reach effect of super reach) is displayed before the display is started. May be included. Based on the fact that the explanation notification setting condition is satisfied before the start of such variable display, the explanation information may be notified by the effect operation control in step S408 shown in FIG. Thereby, before the variable display based on the start winning is started, it is possible to notify the explanation information related to the effects and the like to be executed in the subsequent variable display. Even when the explanatory notification setting condition is satisfied when the variable display is started, for example, when a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the variable display (pseudo-continuous fluctuation) is executed after the next time. It is possible to notify the explanation information regarding the production.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R until all the decorative symbol display areas 5L are displayed. The effect display that fluctuates the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous variation) at 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 such a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, by performing pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decorative pattern is based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display is started 2-4 times in succession. When such an apparent variable display is executed a plurality of times, an explanation notification setting condition is satisfied when the first variable display is executed, so that an effect executed in the subsequent variable display (pseudo continuous fluctuation) is performed. For example, it is possible to notify the explanation information.

  Note that when the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. It only has to be high. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times. The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations (re-variation) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed up to more than 1-3 times, for example, 4 or 5.

  As described above, the period in which the explanation information is notified may be a part or all of the period in which the game or effect to be explained is executed, or the period in which the game or effect to be explained is executed. It may be an earlier period. Regardless of whether or not the game or effect to be explained is executed, for example, during a predetermined period such as during the display of the demo screen or during the variable display period before the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode. The explanatory information may be notified. Or, for example, in a predetermined period in which a game or effect that can be explained is being executed, such as during a reach effect period in which a predetermined reach effect is being executed after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode Explanation information related to other games or effects to be explained, such as a notice effect different from the reach effect and the specification or how to hit the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be notified.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 16 (A), when the established explanation notification setting condition is “With super B reach effect”, it is assigned to one explanation notification pattern rather than “step-up notice determination”. It is set so that the “number of times (score)” that can be obtained is reduced. In a general pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is set to be sufficiently lower than the probability that the variable display result will be “lost”. For this reason, for example, when the expectation of jackpot (the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit”) is higher than the reach-up notice of Super B, the frequency of execution of the reach effect of Super B is the step-up notice. Is less frequently executed. If a large number of “number of times (points)” is assigned to the explanation notification pattern corresponding to such an effect with a low execution frequency, it takes a long time for the explanation content to change, and it becomes difficult to diversify the effect. There is a fear. Therefore, the explanation notification pattern corresponding to the performance with low execution frequency is assigned a smaller number of times (scores) than the description notification pattern corresponding to the performance with high execution frequency, thereby diversifying the performance and improving the interest of the game. be able to.

  On the other hand, since the description information of the performance with low execution frequency is not frequently reported, the player may forget. Therefore, by assigning more times (scores) to the explanation notification pattern corresponding to the performance having a low execution frequency than the explanation notification pattern corresponding to the performance having a high execution frequency, the player's understanding of the performance is enhanced. Interest may be improved. In addition, the notification of the explanation information corresponding to the performance having a low execution frequency may be made less restrictive than the notification of the description information corresponding to the performance having a high execution frequency. As an example, in the case of an effect with a high execution frequency, the explanatory information is not notified when the number of times (score) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number as in the explanatory notification pattern RBC shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B). In the case of an effect with a low execution frequency, it is continued when the number of times (score) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, as in the explanatory notification pattern YSC shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B). Then, the explanation information may be notified. Thereby, confusion of the player can be prevented while suppressing troublesome notification for the player.

  Note that, for an effect with a high execution frequency and an effect with a low execution frequency, for example, even when the number of times (score) for restricting notification of explanation information is set to be the same, the effect (score) is reached for an effect with a low execution frequency. Takes a long time. In this way, it may be made difficult for the presentation information to be limited as a result of the performance having a low execution frequency.

  For example, based on a password input to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player specifies the type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been played so far (past), and the player is currently playing the pachinko machine. You may make it alert | report the explanatory information regarding the common point and difference of a game and production compared with the game machine 1. FIG. When the two-dimensional code as shown in FIG. 9C is photographed by the terminal device (mobile terminal) 1001 shown in FIG. 13, profile information for identifying the player and model information of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are obtained. Along with the game history information, it is transmitted to the management server 1000. Accordingly, it is only necessary that the model information and the game history information can be managed for each player in the player database of the management server 1000. For example, when receiving a password issuance request from the terminal device (mobile terminal) 1001, the management server 1000 issues a password corresponding to the model information and game history information managed for each player. The password issued in this way is input on a password input screen as shown in FIG. 9B, for example, so that the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that the player has played so far is specified. What is necessary is just to alert | report the description information which shows different description content according to a result. As a specific example of an effect common to a plurality of types of pachinko gaming machines 1, when the display form of the effect image is a specific aspect (the display pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, etc.) If it is. Or, when a transition is made to a specific production mode among a plurality of types of production modes, the big hit expectation that the variable display result will be “big hit” in the current variable display or multiple variable displays It may be.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  As a specific example, in the above embodiment, some explanation information is notified regardless of the “number of times (points)” as the game history information, like the explanation information about “step-up notice”. There are cases where the contents differ depending on the game history information, and cases where the notification is limited according to the “number of times (points)” that is the game history information, such as explanation information related to the reach effect of Super B. Thus, it is not limited to the case where both the case where explanation contents differ according to game history information and the case where notification is restricted according to game history information are provided, only one of them is provided. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, by determining the explanation notification pattern as shown in FIG. 16A in the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 15, the field data of “number of times (points)” from the game history management table is used. The explanation has been made on the assumption that the explanation information having different explanation contents is notified according to the result of reading the game history information shown, or that the explanation information is restricted. Along with these notification settings, for example, an effect for notifying explanation information by determining one of a plurality of types of explanation notification patterns at a different ratio depending on whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” The mode may be made different depending on the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit). It is not limited to whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”, and depending on whether or not an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is given, any one of a plurality of types of explanation notification patterns You may decide. That is, the possibility that a game value advantageous to the player is given may be varied according to the effect mode for notifying the explanation information.

  For example, even if the content of the message MS1 as shown in FIG. 19 is the same, the display mode of a part or all of the effect image such as the character type, display color, shape, display pattern, etc. By making it different, the expectation degree of jackpot may be made different. In addition to the effect image of the character, the display mode of the background image (for example, whether the display color or display pattern is a cherry blossom pattern or the like, if the cherry blossom pattern is high, the big hit expectation is high) The display mode of the character image (for example, display color, character size, shape, display pattern, etc.) may be varied. Furthermore, the jackpot expectation can be expected by changing some or all of the effect modes such as the output mode of the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R together with the display of the effect image and the lighting mode of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED. You may vary the degree. In other words, it is only necessary to be able to suggest different jackpot expectations by making it possible to recognize that at least a part of the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable member, etc.) from the viewpoint of the player is different.

  When the variable display result is “hit”, data (hit-hit effect instruction data) indicating that a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a reach effect executed during the variable display can be specified, for example, a predetermined value in the RAM 122 You may store and memorize | store in an area | region (production control buffer setting part etc.). For example, when it is determined in step S403 shown in FIG. 15 that the explanation notification setting condition is satisfied, does the effect corresponding to the established description notification setting condition match the predetermined effect indicated by the big hit effect instruction data? Determine whether or not. At this time, if it is determined that they match, the explanation information indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” when the effect was executed last time may be notified. It is not limited to the case where the variable display result is a “big hit”, and when an arbitrary game value advantageous to the player is given, it is possible to store data that can specify a predetermined effect executed corresponding to this In addition, when the same effect is executed next time, explanation information indicating that an advantageous game value is given may be notified. Thereby, the expectation that the game value advantageous to the player is given can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, data (instruction input count data) that can specify the number of times that a player has made a predetermined instruction input, such as the number of times that the push button 31B has been pressed, is stored in, for example, a predetermined area (effect control buffer setting of the RAM 122). Or the like may be stored in the memory. In the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 15, according to the result of reading the game history information indicated by the “number of times (points)” field data from the game history management table and the number of instruction inputs indicated by the instruction input number data Thus, explanation information indicating different explanation contents may be notified. Thereby, a player's instruction | indication input can be accelerated | stimulated and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 that variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol is recognizable in a recognizable manner that a specific effect is executed. The configuration and the configuration for giving different privileges depending on the operation contents have been described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  FIG. 21 is a front view of the slot machine 500 and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. For example, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "bell", "orange" A plurality of types of symbols such as “watermelon” and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  Each reel RL, RC, RR is rotated by reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 22) provided in correspondence with each other, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR are displayed while continuously changing. At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results. Further, an image display device 510 having a display function similar to that of the image display device 5 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500. An operation table on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations is provided at the lower part of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500.

  On the upper surface of the operation table, a medal insertion slot 502 that can receive and store medals as game media in the slot machine 500 and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used. A MAXBET switch 504 for setting the maximum number of bets that can be bet in the game (three in this example) is provided. The medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 502 is detected by a predetermined insertion medal sensor. In addition, a BET switch for setting the number of bets for one medal, a game display unit for displaying various information related to games by the slot machine 500, and the like may be provided on the upper surface of the operation table.

  For example, when the rotation of the start lever 505 and the reels RL, RC, and RR that are operated when starting the game in the slot machine 500 is stopped at the predetermined position of the front door performed with the front side of the operation table. Stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R that are operated, a settlement switch 508 that settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets, a push button for effects that can be pressed by the player ( CHANCE button) 531 and the like are provided. In addition, the front door of the slot machine 500 is provided with two speakers 511L and 511R that emit sound effects, a game effect lamp 509, and a medal payout opening 507 from which medals are paid out.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 500, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 502, or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the BET switch or the MAXBET switch 504 is operated. When the number of bets is set in this way, one of a plurality of pay lines corresponding to the number of bets becomes valid, the operation of the start lever 505 is valid, that is, the game can be executed, and the variable display The execution condition is met. Even when a re-gamer winning such as replay occurs in the previous game, the next game can be executed continuously, and the variable display execution condition is satisfied.

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation is detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 22), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible. Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated.

  The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles with medals, re-players that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets, and special cases that have a transition in gaming state. There is a role, and the winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. In the slot machine 500, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the random number value extracted at the timing when the start lever 505 is operated. The fact that winning in this internal lottery and winning is permitted is also referred to as “internal winning”. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once the occurrence of a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game.

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus ends when the total number of medals awarded to the player in the big bonus exceeds a specified number (for example, 297). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus.

  The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus.

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a game state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus or big bonus, but the player can expect to win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state has a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state. If it is.

  As a gaming state having a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state, for example, a notification target winning derivation condition that occurs on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied is used. The game state (so-called assist time AT) in which the operation procedure to be satisfied is notified, and the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R are operated by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels The game is controlled so that it is easy to stop, and when a player presses the challenge time (CT) that allows the combination of winning symbols to be derived, a specific winning (such as a replay winning or single bonus winning) A gaming state (so-called replay time RT or concentration state) where the probability of occurrence is increased, and further, these It may be any such combination gaming state.

  In addition, after the replay time is reached, when the predetermined symbol combination is won and the end symbol combination corresponding to the falling symbol is derived to end the replay time, the symbol combination after the replay time is reached On the condition that a predetermined number of games have been digested without being derived, control may be performed in a notification period (ART) for notifying information for avoiding the falling combination when winning the falling combination. Alternatively, the ART control may be started immediately after the big bonus or the regular bonus ends.

  In such a slot machine 500, a gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, a predetermined number of medals are paid out as a prize when a predetermined winning occurs, AT, CT, RT, ART It is only necessary that a game value advantageous to the player is given by being controlled by any one of the above, or by satisfying any one of the game value giving conditions combining some or all of them.

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 22 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are also mounted on the slot machine 500.

  The main board 600 is provided with a game control microcomputer 610. Similar to the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 610 is a CPU that performs control according to a program, a ROM that stores user programs and data, and a RAM that is used by the CPU as a work area. And so on. The reel unit 650 includes reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R, a reel lamp 652, a reel sensor 653, and the like. The reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R are motors for rotating the reels RL, RC, RR. The reel lamp 652 is provided inside each reel RL, RC, RR, and irradiates a symbol that can be visually recognized by the variable display device 501 among the symbols drawn on each reel RL, RC, RR from the inside of the reel. It is a lamp to do. The reel sensor 653 is a sensor for detecting the rotation state, the number of rotations, and the like of each reel RL, RC, RR.

  The effect control board 620 is connected with wiring for transmitting a detection signal from the push button 531, and the effect control CPU 630, the display control unit 631, the sound control unit 632, the lamp control unit 633, and the like are mounted. Just do it. Similar to the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 2, a voice control board and a lamp control board are provided separately from the effect control board 620, and various circuits in which the function of the sound control unit 632 is mounted on the voice control board. The function of the lamp control unit 633 may be realized by various circuits mounted on the lamp control board.

  The effect control CPU 630 performs control according to the program in the same manner as the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 631 controls the display operation in the image display device 510. Similar to the display control unit 123 in the above embodiment, the display control unit 631 processes image data in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 630. And an image processing data memory for storing various image data used for displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 510.

  In the effect control CPU 630, commands and processes for controlling the effect operations by the image display device 510, the speakers 511L and 511R, the game effect lamp 509, and the like are executed according to the effect control pattern based on the effect control command received from the main board 600. The For example, on the screen of the image display device 510, an effect image serving as a notice effect that suggests the possibility that a special role or the like is internally won is displayed corresponding to the variable display of the symbols on the variable display device 501. You may do it. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 510, for example, a display of an effect image serving as a notification effect for notifying that the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. An effect image relating to the progress is displayed. Furthermore, on the screen of the image display device 510, for example, if a predetermined effect image is displayed even if the game in the slot machine 500 is not progressing, such as displaying an effect image serving as a demonstration screen waiting for a customer. Good.

  On the screen of the image display device 510, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “middle” are displayed in the same manner as the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 in the above embodiment. ”And“ Right ”variable display units are provided, for example, the effect control CPU 630 executes a process in which the variable display effect process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18 in the above embodiment is changed according to the slot machine 500. Also good. Thereby, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified may be variably displayed corresponding to the variable display of symbols in the variable display device 501.

  In the slot machine 500, a menu screen as shown in FIG. 9A, for example, may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 510, as in the above embodiment. Also, it is only necessary to be able to input the password on the password input screen as shown in FIG. 9B and to specify the game history information by setting the game history management table according to the input password. . In the game history management table, the games and effects shown in the “management item” field data can be executed by the slot machine 500, for example, as some of the predetermined notice effects among a plurality of kinds of notice effects. It is only necessary to have an effect selected in advance from among a plurality of types of effects. Although the notice effect performed in the slot machine 500 is an effect that suggests the possibility that a special role or the like has been won internally, the fact that these effects have been executed does not necessarily indicate the role that has been won internally. It does not confirm that a winning will occur. As described above, the effects shown in the field data of the “management item” in the game management management table of the slot machine 500 may not correspond to the predetermined game result in the slot machine 500, and the history of execution of the effects is performed. As long as it can store Of course, for example, a notification effect informing that the game state shifts to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, or a notification effect informing the upper limit number of games that can be executed in the assist time, the slot machine 500 An effect corresponding to a predetermined game result in may be set in the “management item”. Information indicating the execution history of such games and effects is transmitted to a terminal device (portable terminal) possessed by the player, and by accessing the management server using this terminal device, for example, predetermined digital content is provided. A predetermined privilege may be given to the player. Thereby, even with respect to effects that do not correspond to the game results in the slot machine 500, it is possible to increase the interest of the player and improve the interest of the game.

  The effect control CPU 630 mounted on the effect control board 620 executes the explanation notification control process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, for example, in the same manner as in the above embodiment, so that the explanation content according to the game history information It is only necessary to notify the explanatory information indicating. At this time, as the explanation information for the same explanation object (for example, internal winning notice, etc.), the explanation information indicating different contents of the effect may be notified according to the game history information specified from the read result of the game history management table. Moreover, you may restrict | report the alerting | reporting of the description information corresponding to predetermined | prescribed description object among multiple types of description object according to the game history information specified from the reading result of the game history management table.

  In addition, various effects including the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation of the image display device, the sound output operation of the speaker, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives The slot machine 500 is not limited to those in which bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, and credits as gaming values. It may be a fully credit type slot machine that uses only the bet number to set the bet amount. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Equivalent to setting the number of bets. The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine 500 are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types such as medals and game balls, for example. The game value may be used together. For example, the slot machine 500 can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and the medals and game balls etc. Any of a plurality of types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine 500, for example. However, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer 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.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, based on game history information that is updated as the game progresses in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and game history information that is specified from predetermined externally input information such as a password. , Explanation information regarding a predetermined game or performance in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like is notified. Thereby, while suppressing notification that is estimated to be troublesome from the history of games and effects, it is possible to prevent the confusion of the player by performing appropriate notification and improve the interest of the game.

  For example, the explanation information of the production suggesting the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state, such as a step-up notice or a super B reach production, is performed in the process of step S405 shown in FIG. Notification is made by executing the processing of step S408 after determining the explanatory notification pattern as shown in FIGS. 16 (A) and 16 (B). Further, for example, when code output as shown in FIG. 9C is performed, by checking the game history management table by the process of step S327 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the “management item” becomes “step-up notice” or “ Includes game history information indicating the number of executions of effects suggesting the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state, such as field data of “number of times (points)” corresponding to “reach: Super B” 2D code can be output. On the other hand, when a password is input as shown in FIG. 9B, for example, by setting the game history management table by the processing of step S325 shown in FIG. Game history information indicating the number of executions of effects suggesting the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state, such as field data of “number of times (points)” corresponding to “reach: super B” Make it identifiable. Thereby, appropriate explanation information can be notified according to the number of executions of the performance suggesting the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, in the game history management table as shown in FIG. 12, according to the progress of the game, the “management item” is “big hit”, “probability change”, or “number of times (points)” field data corresponding to “privilege points”. Game history information indicating a predetermined value assigned to the player is stored. When the code output as shown in FIG. 9C is performed, the game history management table is checked by the process of step S327 shown in FIG. 11, thereby including the game history information indicating the game value given to the player. 2D code can be output. On the other hand, when the password is input as shown in FIG. 9B, for example, the “management item” is set to “big hit” or “probability change” by setting the game history management table by the process of step S325 shown in FIG. The game history information indicating the predetermined value given to the player, such as field data of “number of times (points)” corresponding to “privilege points”, can be specified. Thereby, appropriate description information can be notified according to the game value given to the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the example of determining the explanation notification pattern shown in FIG. 16A and the example of setting the explanation content corresponding to the explanation notification pattern shown in FIG. 16B, the explanation notification pattern YSA˜ In YSC, any explanation information is notified regardless of the “number of times (score)” corresponding to the specified game history, while the explanation content is in accordance with the game history indicated by “number of times (score)”. Make them different. Thereby, the description information alert | reported corresponding to the same description object according to progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 etc. can be changed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Explanation notification pattern for notifying the explanation information about the reach effect of Super B in the example of determining the explanation notification pattern shown in FIG. 16A and the setting example of the explanation content corresponding to the explanation notification pattern shown in FIG. In RBA to RBC, when the “number of times (score)” corresponding to the specified game history is less than a predetermined number (for example, “21”), the explanation information is notified, while the “number of times (score)” is a predetermined number. When it is above, it restrict | limits so that description information may not be alert | reported. Thereby, the alert | report estimated to be troublesome from the log | history of a game or an effect can be suppressed appropriately.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5, 510 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R, 511L, 511R ... Speaker 9, 509 ... Game effect lamp 11, 600 ... Main board 12, 620 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A and 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switches 100 and 610 ... Game control microcomputer 103 ... CPU
101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120, 630 ... CPU for effect control
123, 631 ... Display control unit 501 ... Variable display device 632 ... Sound control unit 633 ... Lamp control unit 650 ... Reel units RL, RC, RR ... Reel

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a game and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Updating means for updating the game history information according to the progress of the game;
An output means capable of outputting game-related information created using game history information;
Processing means capable of specifying game history information from the predetermined information when predetermined information based on the game-related information output by the output means is input;
An informing means capable of informing the explanation information about the game;
Providing means capable of executing a notice effect for notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state,
The notification means can notify a description of one notice effect as the description information in a different manner based on the game history information.
A gaming machine characterized by that.