JP6141904B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes first fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display based on establishment of the first start condition, and second fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display based on establishment of the second start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of the display means or the second variable display means.

  A conventional gaming machine has a first start port and a second start port, and a game ball has won a prize at the first start port and the second start port (the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied). ), And when the jackpot symbol (specific display result) is derived and displayed as the display result of the fluctuation display, the gaming machine controls the jackpot gaming state (advantageous state). (2) Determination data for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state can be stored as a variable display pending storage that has not yet started due to the winning of a game ball at the start opening, and based on the determination data The pre-reading notice effect is executed to predict that the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the hold memory and controlled to the jackpot game state over the period until the variable display of the hold memory is started. As possible Shall there.

  In addition, in such a gaming machine, when game balls are simultaneously won at the first start port and the second start port, a pre-reading notice corresponding to the hold memory stored with the winning at the first start port There is one provided with a pre-reading notice effect executing means capable of executing both the effect and a pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the hold memory stored with the winning at the second start opening (for example, Patent Document 1). reference).

JP 2013-116230 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, when a game ball is won simultaneously at the first starting port and the second starting port, the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the hold memory stored with the winning at the first starting port. If both of the pre-reading notice effect corresponding to the hold storage stored with the winning at the second starting port are executed, there is a problem that the information processing load in the pre-reading notice effect executing means increases.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine in which the pre-reading notice effect executing means when the first start condition and the second start condition are simultaneously satisfied can reduce the information processing load. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
First variation display means (for example, variation display of the first special symbol or effect symbol) based on establishment of the first start condition (for example, detection of a game ball by the first start port switch 22A) The first special symbol display 4A and the effect display device 5) and the change display (for example, the second special symbol and effect) based on the establishment of the second start condition (for example, detection of a game ball by the second start port switch 22B). As a display result in the variation display of the first variation display means or the second variation display means. A gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a probability variation state, or a short time state) advantageous to a player when a predetermined display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed. Te,
When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, a hold storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes S110 of the start winning process) capable of storing a hold storage for a variable display that has not yet started. ,
A pre-reading notice effect (for example, a hold display notice effect) that suggests whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold memory is displayed before the variable display corresponding to the hold memory. A pre-reading notice effect executing means that can be executed in the variable display to be executed (for example, a part that executes the hold display update process based on the mode determined by the effect control CPU 120 in the hold display notice effect determination process);
A specific area where the game medium can enter (for example, the second start port), and
A variable approach device (e.g., normally variable) that can change between a first state (e.g., an expanded open state) where game media easily enter the specific area and a second state (e.g., a normally open state) where entry is difficult or difficult to enter. Winning ball apparatus 6B),
With
When the game medium enters the specific area, the second start condition is satisfied (for example, the CPU 103 executes S106 to S116 after executing S104 and S105 in the start winning process),
When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time (for example, the CPU 103 executes S102a and S102 after executing the start winning process S101 and S102 and sets the simultaneous winning flag). If set, the pre-reading notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored when the first start condition is satisfied is not executed (for example, the start port buffer value is set to “1”). If the simultaneous winning flag is set at the same time, the variable category designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the winning reception command buffer 194A because the CPU 103 does not execute the random number value determination processing upon winning in the start winning processing. Since it is not performed, the CPU 120 for effect control performs S242d of the hold display notice effect determination process. By determining that the variable category designation command is not stored, the process of S250 is executed, and the hold storage display newly displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is displayed in the normal mode), the second start condition The pre-reading notice effect for the variable display corresponding to the hold storage stored with the establishment of can be executed (for example, the simultaneous winning flag is set when the start port buffer value is set to “2”) Since the CPU 103 always executes the random number value determination process at the time of winning winning process in the starting winning process, the variable category specifying command and the symbol specifying command are stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. The CPU 120 performs the second hold storage by executing the processes of S243 to S251 of the hold display notice effect determination process. Displayed in either a normal mode and special mode a hold storage display to be newly displayed on the shown area 5U)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the second start condition is satisfied without executing the pre-reading notice effect for the variable display based on the satisfaction of the first start condition. Since the pre-reading notice effect for the variable display based on the execution is executed, the processing load on the gaming machine can be reduced.

  In addition, according to this feature, the second start condition is established by the entry of the game medium, and the variable entry to the specific area where the pre-reading notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition is executed is performed. Since the apparatus is provided, the interest of the game can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process),
The decision means decides to control the advantageous state at a higher rate when the variation display is performed by the second variation display means than when the variation display is performed by the first variation display means. (For example, as shown in the modification 3, the ratio of the big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special figure is higher than the ratio of the big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the rate of control of the variation display of the second variation display means in which the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time is increased, When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the interest of the game is prevented from being reduced due to the pre-reading notice effect being executed on the change display of the first change display means that is controlled to be in an advantageous state. be able to.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The advantageous state includes a first advantageous state (for example, a non-probability big hit D in which time-short control is not performed after the end of the big hit game) and a second advantageous state (for example, after the big hit game ends) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state. Including non-probable big hit C) in which time-shortening control is performed,
Determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process),
The determining means controls the second advantageous state at a higher rate when the fluctuation display is performed by the second fluctuation display means than when the fluctuation display is performed by the first fluctuation display means. (For example, in the case of a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure, the big hit game of the non-probable variable big hit D is executed at a rate of 50% while the big hit game of the non-probable big hit C at a rate of 0%. Is executed, and the big hit game of the non-probability variable big hit C is executed at the rate of 50%, while the big hit game of the non-probable big hit D is executed at the rate of 0%. Part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the ratio of the variable display of the second variable display means that executes the pre-reading notice effect is increased to the second advantageous state. Therefore, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the pre-reading notice effect is executed for the change display of the first change display means having a low ratio controlled to the second advantageous state. It can prevent a decrease in interest.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 2,
Whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage before the variable display corresponding to the hold storage is started for the hold storage stored in the hold storage unit Determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process),
The prefetching notice effect execution means can execute the prefetching notice effect based on the determination result of the determination means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes S243 to S249),
When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time (for example, when the CPU 103 determines that the simultaneous winning flag is set in S111a of the start winning process), the first start condition The determination by the determination means is not executed for the hold storage stored in the hold storage means based on the establishment (for example, the part where the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number determination process for the first special figure hold storage).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time, the determination for the variable display based on the establishment of the first start condition is not executed, so that the gaming machine processing load can be reduced.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
Advantageous state selection means for selecting the type of advantageous state to be controlled from among a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hit gaming states such as probable big hit A, probable big hit B, non-probable big hit C, non-probable big hit D, etc.) CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process S154 to determine the jackpot type),
A first value (for example, the evaluation value y shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the type of the advantageous state selected by the advantageous state selecting means, and a gaming state (for example, low base) when the advantageous state is selected. Specific calculation means for performing a specific calculation based on the second value (for example, the evaluation value x shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the state or the high base state (for example, in the first modification, the CPU 103 evaluates the evaluation value x and the evaluation value). part for calculating the sum of y),
Calculation result storage means for storing the calculation result of the specific calculation by the specific calculation means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 stores the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the RAM 102 as the specific calculation result in the first modification);
Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 determines the specific calculation result and the jackpot start effect selection table shown in FIG. 23 or the jackpot end effect selection table shown in FIG. 24) according to the calculation result stored in the calculation result storage means. 25, the type of jackpot start effect to be executed before the start of the jackpot game, the type of jackpot end effect to be executed after the end of the jackpot game, and the variation display to be a jackpot using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 and the time selection table shown in FIG. This is characterized in that it has a fluctuation pattern, a part for setting a short time after the big hit game, and the like.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the information processing burden when performing control related to the advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
Advantageous state selection means (for example, CPU 103) for selecting the kind of advantageous state to be shifted from a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hit gaming states such as probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit C, non-probability big hit C, non-probability big hit D, etc.) Is the part that executes S154 of the special symbol normal process to determine the jackpot type),
A first value (for example, an evaluation value y shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the type of the advantageous state selected by the advantageous state selecting means, and a second value corresponding to the gaming state when the advantageous state is selected. Specific calculation means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 calculates the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in Modification 1) that performs a specific calculation based on the value (for example, the evaluation value x shown in FIG. 22);
Calculation result storage means for storing the calculation result of the specific calculation by the specific calculation means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 stores the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the RAM 102 as the specific calculation result in the first modification);
Setting means for setting the gaming state in accordance with the calculation result stored by the calculation result storage means (for example, the CPU 103 uses the specific calculation result and the time selection table shown in FIG. It is characterized by having a setting part).
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the information processing burden when performing control related to the advantageous state.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 5,
Advantageous state selection means (for example, CPU 103) for selecting the kind of advantageous state to be shifted from a plurality of types of advantageous states (for example, big hit gaming states such as probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit C, non-probability big hit C, non-probability big hit D, etc.) Is the part that executes S154 of the special symbol normal process to determine the jackpot type),
A first value (for example, an evaluation value y shown in FIG. 22) corresponding to the type of the advantageous state selected by the advantageous state selecting means, and a second value corresponding to the gaming state when the advantageous state is selected. Specific calculation means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 calculates the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in Modification 1) that performs a specific calculation based on the value (for example, the evaluation value x shown in FIG. 22);
Calculation result storage means for storing the calculation result of the specific calculation by the specific calculation means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 stores the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y in the RAM 102 as the specific calculation result in the first modification);
Setting means for setting an effect mode corresponding to the advantageous state according to the calculation result stored by the calculation result storage means (for example, the CPU 103 uses the specific calculation result and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. And a portion for setting a variation pattern of the variation display).
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the information processing burden when performing control related to the advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 to 6,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game and transmitting a command (for example, the command shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 28) according to the progress of the game;
Effect control means for performing effect control based on the command transmitted from the game control means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing and effect control process processing);
With
The game control means transmits a specific command (for example, a power restoration designation command shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 as a second modification) when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed,
The effect control means displays both the first specific display and the second specific display based on the specific command (for example, the first special display shown in FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120 based on the reception of the power recovery designation command). 4th symbol 5F for symbol and 4th symbol 5G for 2nd special symbol the part which changes and displays simultaneously)
The game control means includes
If the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation display means is not executed and the fluctuation display of the second fluctuation display means is executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the power supply to the gaming machine The first end command is transmitted when the computer is resumed (for example, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed at the time of power interruption, the CPU 103 designates the first symbol confirmation designation after recovering from the power interruption. Command)
When the fluctuation display of the second fluctuation display means is not executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the fluctuation display of the first fluctuation display means is executed, the power supply to the gaming machine When the computer is resumed, a second end command is transmitted (for example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed at the time of power interruption, the CPU 103 designates the second symbol confirmation designation after recovering from the power interruption. Command)
The production control means ends the display of the first specific display based on the first end command when both the first specific display and the second specific display are displayed based on the specific command, The display of the second specific display is ended based on the second end command (for example, the effect control CPU 120 simultaneously displays the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol. When the first symbol confirmation designation command is received during the variable display, the variation display of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol is terminated, while when the second symbol confirmation designation command is received. (The variable display of the 4th symbol 5G for the 2nd special symbol is terminated)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the state of the gaming machine after the power supply is resumed can be easily understood.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a conceptual diagram showing a ring buffer, and (B), (C), and (D) are diagrams showing effect control commands that can be set in the ring buffer with the same interrupt. (A) is a conceptual diagram which shows the state by which the production control command was set to the ring buffer at the time of the game ball detection of a 1st start port switch or a 2nd start port switch, (B) is a 1st start port switch and 2nd It is a conceptual diagram which shows the state by which the production control command was set to the ring buffer at the time of simultaneous detection of the game ball with a start port switch. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about a big hit hold memory, (B) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about an off hold storage. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production | presentation aspect of a hold display notice effect when a game ball wins simultaneously at the 1st start opening and the 2nd start opening. It is a figure which shows the specific calculation table in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the big hit start production | presentation selection table in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the jackpot end production | presentation selection table in the modification 1. (A) is a figure which shows the 1st non-probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table in the modification 1, (B) is a figure which shows the 2nd non-probability big hit fluctuation pattern determination table in the modification 1, (C) It is a figure which shows the 1st probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table in the modification 1, (D) is a figure which shows the 2nd probability variation big hit fluctuation pattern determination table in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the time reduction selection table in the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the 4th symbol at the time of the electric power restoration in the modification 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the presentation control command transmitted as a transmission command at the time of power recovery in the modification 2.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart of the present embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes 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 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display 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 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

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

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

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect 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 effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

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

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

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  After the variation display of the production symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” production symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the definite production symbols that are the variation display results are derived and displayed. , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes through (enters) the first starting port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. ) Is generated based on the starting prize. In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start port is a round white display, and the game ball passes (enters) through the second start port. The reserved storage display generated on the basis of the start winning due to the operation is similarly set to a round white display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  The on-hold display in the first on-hold storage display area 5D and the second on-hold storage display area 5U is generated based on a start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start opening, or the second start The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game ball. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding 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).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

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

  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) the second starting port. It is normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start opening (entrance) by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. ) Easy to expand. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second starting port even in the normal open state, the possibility that the game ball will enter is lower than that in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second start port by closing the second start port in the normally open state, for example. As described above, the second start port as the second start region is in an expanded open state where the game ball easily passes (enters) and a normal open state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) or cannot pass (enter). Change.

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

  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.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting opening and the second starting opening (for example). More prize balls are paid out than when entering. Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is 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 has the same configuration as the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and is a normal symbol (“common symbol” which is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Or “ordinary map”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “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 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 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 game area, the game ball paid out as a prize ball or the game ball paid out by lending is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the hitting ball launcher. A dish (a hit ball supply dish) 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.

  The member that forms the lower plate is provided with a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the 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 built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A 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 the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is disposed.

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

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

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

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R 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 LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the game effect LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit or the like is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

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

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

  The command 8CXXH is a variation display result designation command, and is an effect control command that designates a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for designating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variation display result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result and a big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit D”.

  The command 8F01H stops the change of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effects display device 5 when the change special symbol is the first special diagram ( This is a first symbol confirmation command for designating (confirm). The command 8F02H stops the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” of the effect display device 5 when the change special symbol is the second special symbol ( This is a second symbol confirmation command for designating (confirmation). The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

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

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

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

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when a first start port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start port. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when a second start port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start port and the second start condition is satisfied. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a specified command.

  Command C7XXH is a prize ball number notification command for notifying the number of prize balls. The command D100H is a general symbol change start command for designating the start of a general symbol game (ordinary symbol variation start) on the normal symbol display 20. The command D2XXH is a general pattern variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation display time) corresponding to a normal symbol variation display in a regular game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the normal pattern change pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated fluctuation pattern.

  The command D3XXH is an ordinary map change display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a normal symbol change display result. For example, in the command for specifying the fluctuation display result of the normal map, for example, when the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out” or “winning”, or when the fluctuation display result is “hit”, the normal variable winning ball Different EXT data is set according to the period during which the device 6B is controlled from the normal open state to the expanded open state.

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any one of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “non-probable change C”, and “non-probable change D” when the variation display result is “big hit”. Random number values used for determining the value, for example, take values in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the normal figure display 20 displays the fluctuation display result of the normal figure game as “per normal figure” or “out of normal figure”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “out of” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out of variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the deviation fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “out of”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect of the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. Assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination is “probability big hit A”, “probability big hit B”, “non-probable variation” It is assigned to a plurality of types of big hit types such as “big hit C” and “non-probable big hit D”.

  Here, the jackpot type of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Probabilistic big hit A or Probable big hit B that shifts to a positive base state, a non-probable big hit C that shifts to a low high accuracy base state (short time state) after only the short-time control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends, and a big hit game A non-probability change big hit D that shifts to a low-probability low-base state (normal state) in which neither probability variation control nor time-shortening control is executed after the end of the state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit C” and “non-probable big hit D”, as described above, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. The number of rounds to be changed is 16 times (so-called 16 rounds), which is a regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state by “non-probable big hit C” is that a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) of the special figure game is executed or the predetermined number of special figures is executed. The game ends when a big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” Assignment of judgment value to type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “31” to “50”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game entertainment will be reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. It can be prevented.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the judgment value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

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

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A, the assignment of decision values to the big hit types of “non-probable variable big hit C” and “non-probable variable big hit D” is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “51” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit D”. In addition, no judgment value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit C”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values (values in the range of “51” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit C”. In addition, no judgment value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable big hit D”.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when the variation special chart is the first special figure, if the big hit is, the big hit game of the non-probable big hit D is executed at the rate of 50%, while the non-probable change at the rate of 0%. If a big hit game with a big hit C is executed and the variation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit game is executed at a rate of 50%, while the big hit game of the uncertain variable big hit C is executed at a rate of 0% A big hit game of non-probable big hit D is executed. In this manner, in the big hit type determination table, the decision values are assigned to the big hit types of “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “non-probable big hit C”, and “non-probable big hit D”, so that If a big hit is made when is the first special figure, time-shortening control is carried out with a probability of 50% after the big hit game ends, while a big hit is made when the variable special figure is the second special figure. In such a case, the time reduction control is performed with a probability of 100% after the big hit game is finished.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, when the big hit is made, the judgment value is assigned so that the big hit type is not determined to be “non-probable variable big hit C”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of a big hit when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit C” is “non-probable variable big hit”. The determination value may be assigned to be lower than “D”. In the present embodiment, when the variation special chart is the second special figure, when the big hit is made, the determination value is assigned so that the big hit type is not determined to be “non-probable variable big hit D”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case of a big hit when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the ratio that the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable variable big hit D” is “non-probable variable big hit” The determination value may be assigned to be lower than “C”.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “out”. The deviation variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit C ”Or“ non-probable variation big hit D ”, the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the“ probable big hit A ”or“ probable variation ”is executed. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that it will be a “big hit B”.

  Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table is used when the number of reserved storage patterns is 1 or less, and when the total number of reserved storage is 2 to 4 is used. Outlier variation pattern determination table B, outlier variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A deviation variation pattern determination table D used for the above is prepared in advance.

  In the deviation variation pattern determination table A, the non-reach variation variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the normal reach variation variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α variation variation pattern (PA2-2), the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern (PA2-3) of reach β out of a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table B, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table C, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and super A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern determining random pattern MR3 for the fluctuation pattern determination (PA2-2) and the super-reach β fluctuation pattern (PA2-3). It has been. Further, in the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the shortened non-reach deviation variation pattern (PA1-4), the normal reach deviation variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach α variation variation pattern corresponding to the time reduction control. (PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) out of super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-shortening non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-1). The non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA1-3) has a shorter fluctuation time than -2). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach deviation variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit of 4. When the start prize is won, it becomes difficult to generate useless start prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation time is long and there is no non-reach fluctuation By determining the pattern (PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time for the variable display.

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

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

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special ball that has not yet started, although a game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting port, and establishes the first starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) of this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second starting port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B establishes the second start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start port. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result of this special figure game (special figure display) On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  It is to be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start port and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start port The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start port and the second start port the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number.

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

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

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

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating the buffer values of the plurality of types of buffers. In particular, the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the present embodiment is provided with a transmission command buffer for storing an effect control command to be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the transmission command buffer of this embodiment is a ring buffer having a total of 16 buffer areas from “0” to “15”. The ring buffer is configured so that the next buffer area (the buffer area “15” shown in FIG. 9A) is the first buffer area (the buffer area “0” shown in FIG. 9). Buffer.

  In the transmission command buffer configured as the ring buffer, a write pointer for writing (storing) a command in each buffer area is written in the next buffer area (for example, “0” every time a command is written (stored) in the buffer area. When the command is written in the buffer area “”, the data is shifted to the buffer area “1”. When the command is written in the buffer area “15”, the command is shifted to the buffer area “0”. That is, the write pointer circulates through the buffer areas “0” to “15” by repeatedly writing commands to the buffer area. Similarly, the read pointer for reading the command stored in the buffer area by the write pointer is shifted to the next buffer area every time the command is read from the buffer area, and the command is sent from the command to the “15” buffer area. When read, the buffer area is shifted to “0”. That is, the read pointer circulates through the buffer areas “0” to “15” by repeatedly reading commands from the buffer area. Note that the command read from the buffer area by the read pointer is deleted from the buffer area.

  In the transmission command buffer configured as a ring buffer in this way, as shown in FIG. 9B, when a start winning to the first starting port occurs, that is, the game ball is switched to the first starting port switch 22A. 9 is stored, the first start opening prize designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category designation command are stored. As shown in FIG. 2, when the start winning to the second starting port occurs, that is, when the game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 22B, the second start port winning designation command, the second A reserved memory number notification command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command are stored.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (D), the transmission command buffer includes the first interrupt when the start winning is generated at the first starting port or when the starting winning is generated at the second starting port. 1 variation start command or 2nd variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variation display result designation command, gaming state designation command, first pending memory number notification command or second pending memory number notification command, general figure variation start command, The figure variation pattern designation command, the common figure variation display result designation command, and the prize ball number notification command may be stored in the order in which the transmission setting is performed.

  Among these commands shown in FIG. 9D, the first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result designation command, the gaming state designation command, and the first pending memory count notification command are The command set to display the variation of the first special figure or the second special figure, that is, the same as when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. This command is stored when the first special figure or second special figure starts to be displayed at the timing. The ordinary figure change start command, the ordinary figure variation pattern designation command, and the ordinary figure fluctuation display result designation command are usually used. A command that is set to display a variation of the symbol, that is, when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 2 It is a command that is stored when the variable display of normal symbol is started at the same timing as when detected in B.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when a start winning is generated at one of the first start port and the second start port, the first start port winning designation command or the second start command is stored in the transmission command buffer. A start port winning designation command, a first reserved memory number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command, a symbol designation command based on the fact that a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, A variation category designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result designation based on detection of a game ball by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B Command, gaming state designation command, first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command, common figure change start command Sometimes Hiroshizu variation pattern designation command, Hiroshizu variable display results specified command, a maximum of a total of 13 commands prize balls number notification command is stored.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10B, when a game ball is detected at the same time by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, that is, the start winning to the first start port and the second When the start winning to the start opening occurs at the same time, the first start opening winning designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, the second starting opening prize designation command, the second reserved storage number notification command, A symbol designation command based on the game ball detected by the second start port switch 22B, a variation category designation command based on the game ball detected by the second start port switch 22B, the first variation start command or the first 2 variation start command, variation pattern designation command, variation display result designation command, gaming state designation command, first pending memory number notification command or second pending memory number Command Hiroshizu change start command, Hiroshizu variation pattern designation command, Hiroshizu variable display results specified command, a maximum of a total of 15 commands prize balls number notification command so that the it may be set. As described above, the symbol designation command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A and the variable category designation command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A are the first When only the start winning to the start opening occurs, it is stored in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the starting winning to the first starting opening and the start winning to the second starting opening occur simultaneously, the transmission command is stored. The designating command that is not stored in the buffer, that is, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A and the variable category specification command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A are: When the start winning at the first start opening and the start winning at the second start opening occur at the same time, it is not transmitted to the effect control board 12. It is a command. This is because, since the transmission command buffer of the present embodiment is a ring buffer, the symbol designation command and the game ball based on the fact that the game ball is detected in the transmission command buffer by the first start port switch 22A are the first start port. If a variable category designation command based on the detection by the switch 22A is also stored, the maximum number of commands (17) that must be set in the transmission command buffer is the number of buffer areas (16) that the transmission command buffer has. This is because the command stored in the buffer area “0” of the transmission command buffer is overwritten by the last stored command.

  In this embodiment, “when a game ball is detected at the same time by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B” means a game control timer interrupt that is executed every time the CPU 103 receives an interrupt request. Among the processes (described later), when one game control timer interrupt process (more precisely, a start winning process) is executed, a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined period is required for detection of the game ball by the start port switch, the game ball is detected by one of the start port switches. A case where a game ball is detected by the other start port switch within the period is also included in “when a game ball is detected simultaneously by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B”. good.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect 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 LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  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 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

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

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations such as effect display operations such as effect symbol change display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol change display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special figure fluctuation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns in which the production aspects of each reach production are different may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 11A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 11B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory are stored. ) And a storage area corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a start winning at the first starting port or the second starting port, a starting port winning specifying command (first starting port winning specifying command or second starting port winning specifying command), symbol specifying command, variable category specifying command, Four commands called a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory of the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize include a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, A storage area (entry) is provided for storing the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory in association with the hold memory number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the display pattern determination associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice effect in the hold display advance notice effect determination process (FIG. 19) described later is undecided. In other words, due to the occurrence of a new start win, the display pattern has not yet been decided due to the newly stored start slot win designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, pending storage number notification command Corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory, a display undecided flag indicating the presence and a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold memory display is set A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number.

  In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in the hold display notice effect determination process described later. Thus, when the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, and execution of the hold display notice effect is determined. Includes “1” (square (◇)) or “2” (star) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. (*)) Is set, a special storage mode display different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first storage screen display area 5D and the second storage screen display area 5U. Corresponding fluctuation display Stomach, it is likely to be a possibility and super reach to be a big hit is adapted to be notice.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the top of the empty entry (the entry with the smallest buffer number) corresponding to the first special figure hold memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting port. Then, at the time of starting winning to the second starting port, the command is stored from the head of the empty entry (the entry with the smallest buffer number) corresponding to the second special figure holding storage of the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tails “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B is the entry (buffer number “ (1-0 "or" 2-0 "entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the starting variable display pending storage (buffer number" 1-1 "or" 2-1 ") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11B, when the variation display of the effect symbol of the first special figure hold memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number “1” is deleted. Each command stored in “” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

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

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ Out of place ". In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

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

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

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

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

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

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to the probability variable big hit A described later, The special symbol indicating the number “5” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a probability variation jackpot B described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol “3” or “7” is derived as the special symbol for the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a non-probable big hit C, “1” described later. The special symbol indicating the number is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a non-probable variation jackpot D, which will be described later, and a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) has passed, The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player by opening the large winning opening until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls is generated. The round to be performed is repeated for the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as with the probability variation big hit A.

  A special symbol indicating the number “5” among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”, which are jackpot symbols, has been derived as the confirmed special symbol of the special symbol game. In the big hit gaming state (short-term open big hit state) to be controlled later, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round (the big winning opening is opened by the big winning door) Is the same as the predetermined period in the normal open big hit state, but the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is in the normal open big hit state. It is repeatedly executed for a second number of times (for example, 5 times) smaller than the first number of times (for example, 16 times). The short-term open big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In these short-term open big hit states, the number of rounds is exemplified as the second number, which is 5 times, but the round number is the same as the first number (for example, 16 times) in the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in each round after a predetermined number (for example, 6) (the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened by the big winning opening door) ) May be set to a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open big hit state, so that the substantial number of rounds may be made smaller than that in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds is smaller than that in the normal open big hit state. In addition, in these short-term open big hit states, it is practically impossible to get a ball (prize ball) by setting the open period of the big prize opening to the second period (such as 0.1 second) for all rounds. It is good also as a big hit game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period in which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is different from the first period of the normal opening round specific gaming state. The second period is shorter and the second round number is less than the first round number in the normal open round specific game state. It is only necessary that the number of winning balls (prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the big hit state.

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

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

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation 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 change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation of the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) of the light emitters such as the game effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 5). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the variation display production such as the reach production, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, voice output, LED lighting, etc. Due to the presentation operation different from the fluctuation display operation, the fluctuation display state of the production symbol may be in the reach state, the reach production by the super reach may be executed, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit” There is a case where a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility of becoming a warning is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a game machine that performs a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if multiple variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When the special symbol that becomes the outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as the confirmed special symbol of the special symbol game, the variation symbol of the effect symbol does not reach the reach state after the effect symbol variation display starts. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect design is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal shift”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When a special symbol that becomes an outlier symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state after the effect symbol variation display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined out-of-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect design is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach disengagement”) when the variation display result is “out of”.

  When the big win symbol indicating the number of “1” or “3” is stopped and displayed as the special symbol of the special bonus game as the special bonus symbol, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination (also referred to as “non-probable variation jackpot combination”) among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations is stopped and displayed. . It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is displayed variably in, for example, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change C”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after that, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In addition, based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” with the big hit type of “non-probable change D”, it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that time reduction control (time reduction control) is not performed. . In the short-time control, as will be described later, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become short-term open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the production symbol is Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the predetermined probable big hit combination is selected from a plurality of types of big hit combinations. The confirmed effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. ~ Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the odd number “1”, “3”, “5” other than the symbol number “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1”, “3”, and “5” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols in the same manner as the effect symbol “7” described above. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol. Good.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “probability variation”. In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The second start by making it easier for the game ball to pass (entry) through the second start port, such as a control that makes the tilt control time to perform longer than that in the normal state and a control that increases the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the condition is satisfied is performed. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start port in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

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

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

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are usually a big hit combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect 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 effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probable change big hit combination) is derived and displayed, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the big hit gaming state round. Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the final round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation of the display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the special prize winning device 7 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. Specifically, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21. If the game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, the CPU 103 uses the random number circuit 104 to determine the normal display result. MR4 that is a random value is extracted as a determination value, and the determination value is stored as hold information (hold storage). If the normal symbol variation display is not being executed, the normal symbol variation display result and variation pattern are determined based on the stored hold information, and the normal symbol variation display is started. At this time, the CPU 103 sets these commands for starting the normal map change, the normal map change pattern designation command, and the general map change display result designation command. Store the display result specification command in the send command buffer.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 pays out the game ball to the payout control board based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting port, the second starting port, the big winning port, etc. As a process for transmitting a command to issue, or as a setting for sending a prize ball number notification command, a process for storing a prize ball number notification command indicating that a game ball will be paid out in a buffer area of a transmission command buffer is executed ( S17).

  After executing the payout process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S18). As an example of these, in the command control process, an effect control command stored from each buffer area of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read by a read pointer and output included in the I / O 105 is used. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 among the ports, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is sent. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by turning it on for a predetermined time and then turning it off. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 12 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning process (S21). After executing the start winning process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the CPU 103 is based on a detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start port formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Then, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is further provided. Whether the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from (S102a). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S102a; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102b). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S102b (S102b; N), a game ball is detected in both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, that is, the first A simultaneous winning flag is set based on the simultaneous winning of game balls at the starting port and the second starting port (S102c). For example, the stored value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1”. (S103). If the second start port switch is not turned on in S102a (S102a; N) or if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit (S102b; Y), the first start port and the second start Assuming that no game balls are simultaneously won in the mouth, the stored value in the start mouth buffer is set to “1” without going through S102c (S103).

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. To be updated. Also, the second reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is satisfied. To be updated. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is written (stored) in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer by using a write pointer, so that the first start opening prize designation command or the (2) Transmission setting of the start port designation command is performed (S111). Note that the first start port winning designation command or the second start port designation command stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer is produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of S18 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  Following the processing of S111, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the simultaneous winning flag is set (S111a). If the simultaneous winning flag is not set (S111a; N), the random number determination process at the time of winning is executed and then the process proceeds to S113. If the simultaneous winning flag is set (S111a; Y), the simultaneous winning flag is set. After clearing, the process proceeds to S113 (S111b).

  In S113, the CPU 103 stores the reserved memory number notification command corresponding to the start port buffer value in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, thereby performing settings for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12. (S113). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S18 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done. As described above, when the simultaneous winning flag is not set, that is, when the starting winning is not generated at the first starting port and the second starting port at the same time, together with the starting port winning designation command and the pending storage number notification command In the winning random number determination process described later, the transmission setting of the symbol designation command and the variable category designation command is executed while the simultaneous winning flag is set, that is, the first start port and the second start port. When the start prize is generated at the same time, the transmission setting of only the start opening prize designation command and the hold memory number notification command is executed for the first special figure hold memory, and the start opening prize is obtained for the second special figure hold memory. Transmission setting with a designated command, a pending storage number notification command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command is executed.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and the start winning process is performed. finish. As a result, when a start winning is generated at the first start port and the second start port at the same time, with respect to the start winning to the first start port (when the start port buffer value is 1), the CPU 103 While performing the count, extraction of random number values MR1 to MR3, storage of the extracted random number value in the special figure holding storage unit according to the starting port buffer value, transmission setting of the starting port winning designation command according to the starting port buffer value Thus, the winning random number determination process is not executed because the simultaneous winning flag is set. Further, since the simultaneous winning flag is cleared when 1 is set in the starting port buffer value, regarding the starting winning to the second starting port in which 2 is set in the starting port buffer value after execution of the processing of S115. The CPU 103 counts the number of reserved memories, extracts the random number values MR1 to MR3, stores the extracted random number values in the special figure reservation storage unit according to the starting port buffer value, and designates the starting port prize according to the starting port buffer value Along with the command transmission setting, a winning random number determination process is executed.

  In other words, when a start winning is generated only at the first starting port or the second starting port, a winning is stored for the holding memory (first special figure holding memory or second special figure holding memory) based on the starting port where the starting winning is generated. The random number value determination process is executed. On the other hand, if a start winning is generated at the first start port and the second start port at the same time, the random number value determination process at the time of winning is not executed for the first special figure hold memory, but only for the second special figure hold memory A winning random number determination process is executed.

  FIG. 15A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process. As described above, the winning random number determination process in this embodiment is executed for the first special figure holding memory when the starting winning is generated only at the first starting opening, and the starting winning is generated only at the second starting opening. If so, the second special figure holding storage is executed. Further, when a start winning is generated at the first start port and the second start port at the same time, it is executed only for the second special figure reservation storage (when the start port buffer value is 2).

  In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” by the special symbol normal process (S22 in FIG. 13) described later. It is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 13, FIG. 16), which will be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, in addition to these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start port (first start port or second start port), thereby It is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a diagram display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. As a result, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start port is started, that is, before it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. In addition, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on the determination result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to check the pachinko gaming machine 1 The current gaming state at is identified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). After that, the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S109 of FIG. 14 (when the starting port buffer value is 1, the random number MR1 in the first special figure holding memory and the starting port buffer value is 2) Determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 of the second special figure reservation memory is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made at the time of variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “out of”. The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). When the time reduction flag is not set (S125; N), the deviation variation pattern determination table A is selected and set. When the time reduction flag is set (S125; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table is selected. D is selected and set (S127).

  The deviation variation pattern determination table A is a variation pattern determination table for deviation that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the deviation variation pattern determination table D is a variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time reduction control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the deviation variation pattern determination table A and the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, the variation pattern determination table for deviation used when the total number of reserved storages is 2 to 4. B and a deviation variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. Of these variation pattern determination tables A to C, the variation for deviation is prepared. In the pattern determination table A, a value from 0 to A is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take. In the variation pattern determination tables B and C for loss, A value exceeding 0-A is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern within a range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.On the other hand, in the deviation variation pattern determination tables A to C, values from 1 to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern using the deviation variation pattern determination table A in S126, the determination of non-reach and super reach can be made regardless of whether the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made by using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), the big hit type determination is performed. Based on the random number MR2 (when the start port buffer value is 1, the random number value MR2 of the first special figure reservation memory and when the start port buffer value is 2, the random number value MR2 of the second special figure reservation memory) Is determined (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the symbol designation command according to the jackpot type determined in S128 is written (stored) in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer by using the write pointer to execute the symbol designation command transmission setting (S129). A big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a table for determining one of a plurality of patterns (S130).

  After executing any one of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, the fluctuation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination (when the start port buffer value is 1) Is a random number value MR3 stored in the first special figure reservation memory, and when the start port buffer value is 2, the random number value MR3 in the second special figure reservation memory is used to determine the determination value including the random value MR3. A variation category corresponding to the range is determined (S131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, at least when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the fluctuation category that becomes the fluctuation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of reserved storage. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Thereafter, the variable category designation command corresponding to the determination result in the process of S131 is written (stored) in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer using the write pointer, so that the variation category designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. After performing the setting for making (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, a mode in which a random display determination process at the time of winning is executed regardless of the gaming state to enable execution of a hold display notice effect described later is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited thereto. If the gaming state is a short-time state (high base state) or a big hit gaming state, the first special figure hold memory is not subjected to the random number determination process at the time of winning. The hold display notice effect in the figure hold storage display area 5D may not be executed.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result 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 indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Any one of the off symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process use the special symbol and the effect symbol by using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability variation big hit A”, “probability variation big hit B”, “non-probability variation big hit C”, or “non-probability variation big hit D”, the big winning opening is opened. You may make it set the upper limit of a period. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “probability big hit A In the case of “non-probability variation big hit C” or “non-probability variation big hit D”, setting to “16 times” may be performed so as to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 And a process for performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end processing, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit types are “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, “non-probable big hit C”, “ It is specified whether it was “non-probable big hit D”. If it is determined that the specified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit C” or “non-probable variation big hit D”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of probability variation flag) is performed.

  If the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit C”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter. When the specified big hit type is “non-probability variable big hit D”, neither the setting for starting the probability variation control nor the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (S141). 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 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). 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 S142, the second special figure reserved memory number count value and the total reserved memory number count value are decremented by 1 and updated, thereby causing the second special figure reserved memory number and the total reserved memory number to be decremented by one. In addition, the data in the second special figure storage unit 151B is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). 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 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start port and the second start port may be used as game balls. The special figure game may be started in the order in which the player enters (passes) and the start prize is generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It suffices if it can be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). 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 S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit 151A is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determination value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of line”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “out of line” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” If it is not applicable, it is determined as “out of”. Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, it is determined as “out of place”. Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation and “probability variation A” and “probability variation B” in the jackpot type determination table. Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each of the big hit types of “non-probability variation C” and “non-probability variation D”, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the big hit type (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of a normal state, a short-time state, and a probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control the game state is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the jackpot type is “probability variation A” corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, it is “1”, if it is “probability variation B” corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, it is “2”, and the jackpot type is set to the non-probability variation big hit C. The corresponding “non-probability variation C” may be “3”, and the “non-probability variation D” corresponding to the non-probability variation big hit D may be “4”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and the decision result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a loss symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “miss”. If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154, One of the special symbols indicating the number “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, a special symbol indicating a number of “1” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable variation C”, and “3” is determined according to the determination result as “non-probable variation D”. The special symbol indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal The process 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 effect 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 customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated 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. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S23 of FIG. 13 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is the certain change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for detachment is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167, and it is further determined whether or not the total reserved memory number is 5 or more (S167).

  If the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for detachment is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (S168). .

  If the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the deviation variation pattern determination table C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. In other words, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not the change display state of the effect symbol is set to the reach state when the change display result is “out”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in accordance with the variation special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). 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 on the first special symbol display 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 on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit a designation command and a first pending memory count notification command, a command for sending a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result designation command, and a first pending memory count notification command Write (store) data in the buffer area of the buffer using a write pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A command for transmitting a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result designation command, and a second pending memory number notification command in order to sequentially transmit a designation command and a second pending memory number notification command Write (store) data in the buffer area of the buffer using a write pointer.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 every time the command control process of S18 shown in FIG. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result designation command, the first reserved storage number notification command, or the second reserved storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result designation command is first transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process of S24 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops at the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B. Control for deriving and displaying symbols is performed (S181). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 Depending on the type of stored jackpot, jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation C), jackpot start 4 designation command (non-probability variation) D) is set to transmit (S185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of probability variation big hit A, non-probability variation big hit C, non-probability variation big hit D, and 5 times in case of probability variation big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S188). . Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S196, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), in order to end the time reduction control, after clearing the time reduction flag (S194), the gaming state (specifically, the low probability After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to (low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; Y), after setting the probability variation flag (S208), the hour / hour flag (S209), and setting the hour / hour count counter to “0” (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the non-probable big hit C (S207a). When the big hit type is non-probable big hit C (S207a; Y), by executing S211 and S212, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set to the hour / hour number counter, and then the process proceeds to S213. On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the non-probability variable big hit C (S207a; N), that is, when the non-probable big hit D, the process proceeds to S213 without going through S211 and S212.

  In S213, the jackpot flag is cleared, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting according to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display corresponding to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a command for opening a special prize opening or a designation command after opening a special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds of the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 18 as the hold display notice effect determination process. In the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and newly stores the start winning command at the first starting opening. Whether or not there is an entry is determined based on whether or not there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag in the first special figure hold memory (S242).

  If there is an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” in the first special figure hold memory (S242; Y), the display undecided flag is set to “1” in the first special figure hold memory. The highest entry is set as the determination target of the hold display notice effect (S242a), and it is determined whether or not the variable category designation command is stored in the entry (S242d). If the entry contains a variable category designation command (S242d; Y), the process proceeds to S243. If the entry does not contain a variable category designation command (S242d; N), the process proceeds to S250.

  On the other hand, when there is no entry in which the display undecided flag is set to “1” in the first special figure hold memory (S242; N), a new storage of the command at the start winning prize to the second start opening is performed. Whether or not there is an entry is determined based on whether or not there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag in the second special figure reservation memory (S242b).

  If there is an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” in the second special figure hold memory (S242b; Y), the display undecided flag is set to “1” in the second special figure hold memory. Among the existing entries, the highest entry is set as the determination target of the hold display notice effect, and the process proceeds to S243 (S242c), and the display undecided flag is set to “1” in the second special figure hold memory. Is not present (S242b; N), the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated.

  In S243, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol designating command of the entry set as the determination target of the hold display advance notice in S242a or S242c is the first symbol designating command, that is, the symbol designating command is out of order. It is determined whether or not (S243). If the symbol designating command is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (one of probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, non-probable variation big hit C or non-probability variation big hit D) (S243; N), The jackpot type is specified from the symbol designating command of the entry (S244).

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the on-hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the big hit type specified in S244, the big hit time hold display notice (not shown) By referring to the effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the display pattern when the hold display notice effect is executed (S245).

  In S245, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20A, the presence / absence of the hold display notice effect and the determination pattern of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the jackpot type specified in the process of S244.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types) of the hold display notice effect. Among these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold memory display is a white star (☆) and the first hold memory display area 5D or the second hold memory display. Displayed in area 5U.

  When the variable display result is a big hit, there is no case where the hold display notice effect is not determined to be executed, and the execution of the hold display notice effect is always decided and the display pattern α or the display is displayed as the display pattern (notice type). Either display pattern (notice type) of pattern β is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the big hit type is “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is displayed. The pattern α is set higher than the rate at which it is determined. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “non-probable big hit C” or “non-probable big hit D”, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined. Is set lower.

  With this setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is greater than when the display pattern α is displayed. The ratio of the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B becomes high, and the expectation that the player will become the probability variation big hit can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the display of the stored memory display in the white square (◇) or the white display pattern α is always determined by determining the execution of the held display notice effect. One of the display patterns β displayed in a star shape (☆) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display result is “big hit”. Alternatively, a case may be provided in which non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined as in the case where the variation display result is “out”.

  In S243, when the symbol designating command of the entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” is the first symbol designating command, that is, a command indicating a deviation (S243; Y), a new The change category indicated by the change category designation command of the entry that has been stored is specified (S247). Specifically, if the change category designation command of the entry is C600H, it is specified as a category of “non-reach” variation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is a category of “super-reach” variation pattern. If it is specified and it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of “other” variation pattern including normal reach.

  Then, for example, based on numerical data indicating the random number value for the on-hold display notice effect extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the variation pattern category specified in S247, an unillustrated deviation is shown. By referring to the on-hold display notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and a display pattern (notice type) when executing the hold display notice effect (S248).

  In S248, for example, the presence / absence of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 20B, the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the category of the variation pattern specified in the process of S247. Yes.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types). Among these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U as a white square (◇). When the display pattern (notice type) is determined as the display pattern β, the reserved storage display is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 5D or the second reserved storage display area 5U as a white star (☆). . When the hold display notice effect is determined to be non-executed, the hold storage display is displayed in a round shape (◯) in the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when the variation display result is “out of” and the variation pattern category is “other”, the variation display result is “out” and the variation pattern category is “ The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set higher than in the case of “non-reach”. Also, when the fluctuation display result is “out of” and the fluctuation pattern category is “super reach”, the fluctuation display result is “out of” and the fluctuation pattern category is “other”. The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided when the fluctuation display result is “out”, the fluctuation pattern category is “other” than when the fluctuation pattern category is “non-reach”. Also, the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined is set high. In addition, when the variation pattern category is “super reach”, the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the variation pattern category is “other”. Furthermore, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined when the variation display result is “out of”, the variation pattern category is “non-reach” when the variation pattern category is “other”. When the display pattern β is determined to be higher than the case where the variation pattern category is “Super Reach”, the display pattern β is set to “other” than the variation pattern category. The rate at which β is determined is set high.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “out of”, the ratio that the hold display notice effect is determined not to be executed regardless of the variation pattern category “non-reach”, “other”, or “super reach” Is set to the highest, the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed, and the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the hold display notice effect is not determined to be non-executed (no notice effect), and the hold display notice effect is displayed. Is determined to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any category of the variation pattern when the variation display result is “out of”. It is set higher than the percentage.

  Further, when the execution result of the hold display notice effect is determined in the case where the fluctuation display result is “out (non-reach)”, “out (super reach)”, or “out (other)”, the display pattern α Is determined to be higher than the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variation display result is “big hit (probability change A)” and “big hit (probability change B)”, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined is: The display pattern α is set higher than the rate at which it is determined.

  With this setting, when the display pattern α or display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect, the display pattern α or display pattern β is not executed (displayed). There is a high possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit”, especially when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. Alternatively, since the ratio of “probability big hit B” increases, the player's expectation can be increased.

  After the execution of S248, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined in S247, that is, whether or not the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Is determined (S249).

  After execution of S245 or when execution of the hold display notice effect is determined (S249; Y), a flag value corresponding to the determined display pattern (notice type) is set in the hold display flag of the entry (S246). Specifically, if the display pattern (notice type) determined in S245 or S248 is a display pattern α in which the stored storage display is indicated by “◇”, “1” is set to the hold display flag of the entry, and S245 or S248 is set. If the display pattern (notice type) determined in step S is the display pattern β indicating the reserved storage display as “☆”, “2” is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the process proceeds to S251.

  Further, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined in S249 (S249; N), and when the category designation command is not stored in S242d (S242d; N), the hold display flag of the entry is displayed in white. After “0” indicating “◯” is set (S250), the process proceeds to S251.

  After execution of S246 or S250, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the display undecided flag of the entry to “0” and proceeds to S241 (S251).

  In the present embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the type of big hit is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B, and the case where the non-probable variation big hit C or the non-probable variation big hit D is the hold display notice effect. The display pattern of the hold display notice effect is displayed depending on the form in which the ratio of the display pattern determined as the display pattern α is different from the ratio determined as the display pattern β, that is, whether or not the probability change control is performed after the big hit game is finished. The ratio determined for the pattern α and the ratio determined for the display pattern β are different from each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is the speed control performed after the big hit game ends? No, depending on the number of rounds in the big hit game, the ratio that the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α is different from the ratio that is determined to be the display pattern β It may be.

  In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, first, “B100 (H) indicating the first start opening is used as the start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. ”Is stored on the basis of the number of stored commands (the first special figure reserved memory number) corresponding to the first start winning prize (S261), and at that time, the first reserved memory display area 5D It is determined whether or not the displayed number matches the number stored in the hold memory, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the hold memory number (S262). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S265. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S264. Display buffer data for displaying one hold storage display area 5D is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure hold memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display data in the display mode is overwritten and updated to update the display in the first reserved storage display area 5D, and then the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, as in S261, the command of “B200 (H)” indicating the second starting port is stored as the starting port winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. Based on the number, the number of reserved memory corresponding to the second start winning prize (second special figure reserved memory number) is specified, and at that time, the number matches the display number of the reserved memory in the second reserved memory display area 5U. It is determined whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S266). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process ends. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S268. Display buffer data for displaying the second hold memory display area 5U is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the second special figure hold memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. By updating the display data of the display mode to be overwritten, the display of the second reserved storage display area 5U is updated, and then the processing is terminated.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of reserved memories, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is updated, and the number of reserved memories changes. In the case where there is not, the mode in which the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U is not updated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the increase or decrease in the number of reserved memories Regardless of the display, the display of the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be updated, or when the number of reserved memories decreases, that is, the display of the reserved memory is the center side. In the case of sliding to, the display of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is greatly changed, so that all the displays of the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U are displayed. Temporarily disappear (Display buffer data is deleted) and then the display mode specified from the hold display flag stored in the respective entries of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory of the start winning reception command buffer 194A By rendering the display data in the display buffer data, the display of the first reserved storage display area 5D and the second reserved storage display area 5U may be changed.

  By performing such processing, the reserved memory is consumed in the effect symbol variation starting process, which will be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted. Based on the hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A after the shift, the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is also shifted and displayed. When there is a new hold storage, in the above-described hold display notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process, the display pattern of the hold storage is determined and set to the hold display flag, In the display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag, the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U It is as shown.

  Specifically, if the number of first special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As a display mode of the hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, it is displayed in the display mode of “O”, and the flag value of the hold display flag is When it is “1”, it is displayed in a display form of “◇”, and when the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, it is displayed in a display form of “☆”. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays corresponds to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is three, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D. In addition, if the number of the first special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D.

  If the number of second special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is “◯”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, “☆” is displayed. Displayed in a manner. If the number of the second special figure hold memory is two, for example, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display corresponds to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. For example, one hold memory display is displayed in the second hold memory display area 5U in a display mode where one hold memory display is “◯” and one hold memory display is “☆”. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is 3, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays is in accordance with the flag value set in the corresponding hold display flag of the hold memory. Is displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U.

  Each time the variable display is executed, the hold storage display is also shifted in a predetermined shift direction (the center direction of the screen in this embodiment) in response to the decrease (consumption) of the hold storage.

  As described above, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold display notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21A, the hold memory is stored in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U. The display can be displayed in a normal mode (open circles) or a special mode (◇ or ☆).

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the first reserved storage display area 5D and the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the second reserved storage display area 5U When the game balls are won at the first start port and the second start port when both are 3 or less, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the game balls at the same time. In the start winning process (see FIG. 14), the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number determination process when the start port buffer value is “1”, whereby the effect control CPU 120 performs S242d in the hold display notice effect determining process. In this process, it is determined that the variable category designation command is not stored in the pending storage entry of the first special figure. For this reason, when a game ball is detected at the same time by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, a hold display notice effect is displayed in the hold memory display newly displayed in the first hold memory display area 5D. It is not implemented and the display mode is always the normal mode.

  On the other hand, in the start winning process, the CPU 103 always ensures that when the start port buffer value is “2”, the game balls are detected simultaneously by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B. The winning random number determination process is executed. In addition, in the hold display advance notice determining process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process after S243 without going through the process of S242d with respect to the hold memory entry of the second special figure. Even if a game ball is detected at the same time with the second start opening switch 22B, a hold display notice effect is executed for the hold memory display newly displayed in the second hold memory display area 5U, and the display mode is special. It may be an aspect.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first start prize and the second start prize are established at the same time, the hold display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the first start prize is performed. Since the hold display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the second start prize is executed without being executed, the processing load of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be reduced.

  In addition, when the first start prize and the second start prize are established at the same time, the hold display notice effect is executed for the variable display of the first special figure with a low ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state of the uncertain variable big hit C. This can prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In addition, the second start winning is established by the entry of the game ball, and the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided at the second starting opening where the hold display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the second starting winning is executed. Since it is provided, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the first start prize and the second start prize are established at the same time, the processing load of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is reduced by not executing the hold display notice effect for the variable display based on the establishment of the first start prize. Can be reduced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the variation display result is a big hit, the mode for setting the short time control and the probability change control after the big hit game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a first modification, various settings may be made according to the gaming state when the variable display result is a big hit and the game state when the big hit is given or the big hit type of the big hit. Specifically, the CPU 103 refers to the specific calculation table shown in FIG. 22 in the special symbol normal process or the fluctuation pattern setting process, and performs the game display when the fluctuation display result is a big hit (when the big hit occurs). The evaluation value x is set in accordance with, and the evaluation value y is set in accordance with the jackpot type.

  For example, when the game state when the large-variable display result is a big hit and the gaming state is a low base state (normal state), the evaluation value x is set to “0” and the gaming state when the big hit is achieved When is a high base state (short time state), the evaluation value x is set to “1”. When the big hit type is a probable big hit A, the evaluation value y is set to “7”, and when the big hit type is the probable big hit B, the evaluation value y is set to “5”. In the case of C, the evaluation value y is set to “3”, and in the case where the big hit type is an uncertain variable big hit D, the evaluation value y is set to “1”. Next, the CPU 103 calculates the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y as the specific calculation content, and stores the specific calculation result (the sum of the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y) in the RAM 102.

  Then, in the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the specific calculation result in the jackpot display time timer as the jackpot display time by referring to the jackpot start effect selection table shown in FIG. For example, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, that is, when the gaming state is in the low base state, the CPU 103 determines that the non-probable variation big hit (non-probable variation big hit C or non-probable variation big hit D). When it becomes, the value corresponding to “7 seconds” is set in the jackpot display time timer, and the first non-probable big hit start effect is produced as the big hit start effect corresponding to the “7 seconds” during the big hit display process. When the control CPU 120 is made executable and the specific calculation result is “2” or “4”, that is, in the variation display when the gaming state is the high base state, the non-probable variable big hit (non-probable variable big hit C or non- When the probability big hit D) is reached, a value corresponding to “3 seconds” is set in the big hit display time timer, so that the second non-probable as a big hit start effect according to the “3 seconds” during the big hit display process. When the effect control CPU 120 can execute the big hit start effect and the specific calculation result is “5” or “7”, that is, in the variation display when the gaming state is in the low base state, the positive probability big hit (probable big hit) When A or a probable big hit B), a value corresponding to “10 seconds” is set in the big hit display time timer, so that a big hit start effect corresponding to the “10 seconds” is displayed as the third big hit display effect during the big hit display processing. When the production control CPU 120 can execute the non-probable variable big hit start effect and the specific calculation result is “6” or “8”, that is, in the variable display when the gaming state is the high base state, When the probability change big hit A or the probability change big hit B), set the value corresponding to “8 seconds” to the big hit display time timer to respond to the “8 seconds” during the big hit display processing. The fourth non-probability variation jackpot start effect an effect control CPU120 as jackpot start effect may be to be executable.

  Further, the CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the specific calculation result in the jackpot display time timer as a time for performing the jackpot end display by referring to the jackpot end effect selection table shown in FIG. 24 in the jackpot end processing. For example, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, that is, when the gaming state is in the low base state, the CPU 103 determines that the non-probable variation big hit (non-probable variation big hit C or non-probable variation big hit D). When the time is reached, a value corresponding to “7 seconds” is set in the jackpot end display timer, so that the first non-probable variable jackpot end effect is set as the jackpot end effect corresponding to the “7 seconds” during the jackpot end effect processing. When the CPU 120 for effect control is made executable and the specific calculation result is “2” or “4”, that is, when the gaming state is the high base state, the non-probable big hit (non-probable big hit C or When it becomes non-probable big hit D), a value corresponding to “3 seconds” is set in the big hit end display timer as a big hit end effect corresponding to “3 seconds” during the big hit end effect processing. 2 When the effect control CPU 120 can execute the non-probable big hit end effect and the specific calculation result is “5” or “7”, that is, in the fluctuation display when the gaming state is the low base state, When it becomes (probable big hit A or probable big hit B), by setting a value corresponding to "10 seconds" to the big hit end display timer, the big hit end corresponding to the "10 seconds" during the big hit end effect processing In the variable display when the specific calculation result is “6” or “8”, that is, when the gaming state is a high base state, the third control variable big hit end effect is made executable as an effect. When the probable big hit (probable big hit A or probable big hit B) is reached, the value corresponding to “8 seconds” is set in the big hit end display timer, so that during the big hit end effect processing, As jackpot end effect corresponding to 8 seconds "fourth probability variation jackpot end effect the effect control CPU120 may be as feasible.

  In this way, by setting different values for the jackpot display time timer and the jackpot end display timer according to the evaluation value x and the evaluation value y, the information processing load on the CPU 103 for special symbol stop processing and jackpot end processing is reduced. can do.

  Further, when the specific calculation result is stored, the CPU 103 may determine the variation pattern based on the specific calculation result in the variation pattern setting process. Specifically, when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, the first non-probable large hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25A is selected, and the specific calculation result is “2” or “ 4 ”, the second non-probable variation big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25 (B) is selected, and when the specific calculation result is“ 5 ”or“ 7 ”, it is shown in FIG. 25 (C). When the first probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and the specific calculation result is “6” or “8”, the second probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25D is selected. Then, the variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table and the random value MR3 extracted as the determination value.

  As shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (D), each variation pattern determination table includes a variation pattern (PB1-1) for normal reach big hit, a variation pattern (PB1-2) for super reach α big hit, Different determination values are assigned to the big hit fluctuation patterns (PB1-3) of super reach β. Here, when the first non-probability variable big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25A and the second non-probable big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25B are compared, the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”. The ratio of the first non-probability variable big hit variation pattern determination table selected when the value is determined as the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit and the fluctuation pattern (PB1) for the super reach β big hit are increased. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined in -3) is low. Further, when the first probability variation jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25C and the second probability variation jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 25D are compared, the specific calculation result is “5” or “7”. The ratio of the first probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table selected sometimes becomes the variation pattern (PB1-2) for the super reach α big hit and the fluctuation pattern for the super reach β big hit (PB1-3). The determination value is assigned so that the determined ratio is low.

  When the first non-probable variation jackpot variation pattern determination table and the second non-probability variation jackpot variation pattern determination table are compared with the first certain probability variation hit variation pattern determination table and the second certain variation variable hit variation pattern determination table, the specific calculation results are “1” to “ The ratio of the first non-probability variable big hit variation pattern determination table and the second non-probable variable big hit variation pattern determination table selected as the variation pattern (PB1-1) for the normal reach big hit is selected. The determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined by the fluctuation pattern (PB1-2, PB1-3) of the super reach big hit is reduced as the value of the value increases.

  When the first non-probable variation big hit variation pattern determination table, the second non-probable variation big hit variation pattern determination table, the first certain variation variable hit variation pattern determination table, and the second certain variation variable big hit variation pattern determination table are compared, the specific calculation result is “6”. Or, the ratio of the second probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table selected when it becomes 8 is determined to be the variation pattern (PB1-3) with the highest super reach β big hit, then the specific calculation result is “5” or The determination value is assigned so that the ratio of the first probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table selected when it becomes “7” is determined as the variation pattern (PB1-3) for the super reach β big hit. Note that the first probability variation big hit variation pattern determination table selected when the specific calculation result is “1” or “3” has the lowest ratio determined as the variation pattern (PB1-3) for the super reach β big hit. Judgment values are assigned so that

  That is, in the first modification, when the probability variation big hit is obtained in the high base state, the probability variation big hit is obtained in the low base state, the non-probability big hit is obtained in the high base state, the low Although the variation pattern having a long variation time (see FIG. 5) is easily determined in the order in which it becomes a non-probable large hit when in the base state, the present invention is limited to this. Rather, when it is a probable big hit when in a high base state, when it is a probable big hit when in a low base state, when it is a non-probable big hit when in a high base state, when in a low base state You may make it easy to determine the fluctuation pattern with short fluctuation time in the order in which it becomes a non-probable big hit.

  Further, when the specific calculation result is stored, the CPU 103 may set different time reduction control based on the specific calculation result in the big hit end process. Specifically, the CPU 103 refers to the time selection table shown in FIG. At this time, if the specific calculation result is “1” or “3”, the CPU 103 does not set the time reduction control. When the specific calculation result is “2”, the CPU 103 sets a time reduction flag as a setting for the time reduction control, and indicates that the time reduction control is executed in 20 fluctuation displays (special game) after the end of the big hit game. “20” is set in the hourly counter. When the specific calculation result is “4”, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag as the setting for the time reduction control, and indicates that the time reduction control is executed in 50 variation displays (special game) after the end of the big hit game. “50” is set in the hourly counter.

  When the specific calculation result is “5”, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag as the setting of the time reduction control, and indicates that the time reduction control is executed in 100 variation displays (special game) after the big hit game is finished. “100” is set in the hourly counter. When the specific calculation result is “6”, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag as the setting of the time reduction control, and indicates that the time reduction control is executed in 120 fluctuation displays (special game) after the big hit game is ended. “120” is set in the hourly counter. When the specific calculation result is “7”, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag as the setting for the time reduction control, and indicates that the time reduction control is executed in 150 variation displays (special game) after the end of the big hit game. “150” is set in the hourly counter. When the specific calculation result is “8”, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag as the setting of the time reduction control, and indicates that the time reduction control is executed in 200 fluctuation displays (special game) after the big hit game ends. “200” is set in the hourly counter.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs the fluctuation | variation display of an effect symbol in synchronism with the fluctuation | variation display of a special symbol was illustrated in the effect display apparatus 5, this invention is not limited to this, For example, an effect display The upper left part of the device 5 is used as a fourth symbol display area, and in the fourth symbol display area, the variation of the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol. The fourth variable display for the second special symbol may be displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the symbol. And, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol in this way, when a power interruption occurs during the fluctuation display of one of the special symbols, at the time of recovery from the power interruption You may make it alert | report to the player that it recovered from a power interruption by performing the variable display of both the 4th symbol for 1st special symbols, and the 4th symbol for 2nd special symbols.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27 (A) to FIG. 27 (C) as the second modification, after a power interruption occurs during the execution of the first special figure game (during the display of the fluctuation of the first special figure). When the power is restored from the power interruption, the effect control CPU 120 displays on the effect display device 5 that the power has been restored from the power interruption, and the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol. The change display of both of the symbols 5G (displayed with black circles (●) in FIG. 27A) is started.

  Note that, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the power failure recovery, the CPU 103, as shown in FIG. 28, from the power recovery specification command, the power failure specification command for specifying that the main board 11 has restored the power control to the effect control board 12. Power restoration designation command for designating the game state at the time of restoration, display result designation command, reserved memory number designation command, symbol fixed designation command for which the special figure game (variable display) has not been executed (in this modification, the second (Symbol confirmation designation command) transmission setting. These commands are transmitted when the CPU 103 executes the command control process of S18.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effect control CPU 120 receives the second symbol confirmation designation command which is the symbol symbol designation command for which the special symbol game (variation display) is not executed. The variation display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol is finished (indicated by white circles in FIG. 27B), and the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol is continued. At this time, the player visually recognizes that the variation display of the 4th symbol 5F for the first special symbol is continued while the variation display of the 4th symbol 5G for the second special symbol is completed. It is possible to easily recognize that the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after being restored from the power interruption, that is, that the variable display of the first special figure is being executed, is resumed.

  As shown in FIG. 27C, the effect control CPU 120 may end the display of the variation of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol by receiving the first symbol confirmation designation command.

  In the second modification, a power interruption occurs during the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol when the power failure is restored. Although the display mode of the symbol 5G has been described, the power control CPU 120 has received the first symbol confirmation designation command when a power interruption occurs during the fluctuation display of the second special diagram and the power failure is restored. Thus, the variable display of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol may be terminated and the variable display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol may be continued. It should be noted that after the display of the variation of the fourth symbol 5F for the first special symbol is finished, the variation display of the fourth symbol 5G for the second special symbol may be terminated by receiving the second symbol confirmation designation command. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal display mode (open circles) to the special mode (◇ or ☆) as the pre-reading notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The pre-reading notice effect is not a thing, but the light emission of the game effect LED 9 and the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the sound output from the speakers 8L, and the effect display device 5 during the variable display until the variable display based on the hold memory to be pre-read is started. An image other than the hold display may be displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is changed from the normal display mode (open circles) to the special mode (◇ or ☆) as the pre-reading notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. However, as a pre-reading notice effect, the color of the hold display may be changed from white, which is a normal mode, to a color such as blue or red, as a special mode.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the game ball simultaneously, the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number value determination process and the variable category specification command and the symbol specification. Although the command is not transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the CPU 120 for effect control does not execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a game ball, for example, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process. The change category designation command, the symbol designation command, and the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B share the game ball. A simultaneous detection notification command for notifying the detection is transmitted from the main board 11 to the presentation control board 12, and the presentation control CPU 120 receives the simultaneous detection notification command together with the variation category designation command and the symbol designation command. The pre-reading notice effect based on the fact that a game ball is detected by the 1 start opening switch 22A may not be executed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which displays a hold display on the 1st hold memory display area 5D and the 2nd hold memory display area 5U provided in the production | presentation display apparatus 5 was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. In addition to providing a display device different from the effect display device 5 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display device is provided with a first reserved storage display area and a second reserved storage display area. A hold display may be displayed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which displays a hold display on the 1st hold memory display area 5D and the 2nd hold memory display area 5U provided in the production | presentation display apparatus 5 was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a light emitting device in which a plurality of LEDs are arranged in parallel as the first reserved memory display area and the second reserved memory display area, so that the on-hold display is displayed by the light emission of the LED in the light emitting device. You may do it. When the hold display is displayed on the light-emitting device in this way, the light emission color of the LED corresponding to the hold storage subject to the prefetch notice may be different from the normal light emission color as the prefetch notice effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the game ball simultaneously, the CPU 103 does not execute the winning random number value determination process and the variable category specification command and the symbol specification. Although the command is not transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the CPU 120 for effect control does not execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a game ball, for example, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process. The change category designation command, the symbol designation command, and the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B share the game ball. A simultaneous detection notification command for notifying the detection is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 pre-reads a notice based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A. When it is determined that a new hold display to be displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D as an effect is displayed in a special mode (◇ or ☆), if a simultaneous detection notification command is received, the first hold storage display area 5D is displayed. The new hold display to be displayed may be re-determined to be displayed in the normal mode (open circles).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is exemplified a mode in which the determination ratio of the big hit type is different between the case where a big win is obtained in the fluctuation display of the first special figure and the case where the big win is obtained in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. The invention is not limited to this, and the determination ratio of the jackpot type is the same for the case where the big win is obtained in the fluctuation display of the first special figure and the case where the big win is obtained in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the rate at which the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit game ends is different between the case where the big win in the variation display of the first special figure and the case where the big display is in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Probabilistic control is performed after the big hit game is finished in the case where the big win is made in the fluctuation display of the first special figure and in the case where the big win is made in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. The rate at which is implemented may be different. As a form in which the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game is different depending on whether the first special figure is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, one special figure is used. When the big win is displayed in the fluctuation display of the game, the probability that the probability variation control is executed after the big hit big hit game is 100%, while when the big display is in the fluctuation display of the other special figure, the big hit game ends. Includes a mode in which the probability variation control will be executed later is 0% (for example, if a big win is displayed in the variation display of the second special figure, the probability variation control is executed at a rate of 100% after the big winning game ends. On the other hand, when the big display is a big hit in the variation display of the first special figure, the probability variation control is executed at a rate of 0% after the big hit big hit game).

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the ratio which becomes a big hit in the fluctuation | variation display of a 1st special figure and the ratio which becomes a big hit in the fluctuation | variation display of a 2nd special figure are illustrated, this invention does this. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as a third modification, the ratio of the big hit in the variation display of the first special figure may be different from the proportion of the big hit in the variation display of the second special figure. As a form in which the ratio of jackpot in the variation display of the first special chart and the ratio of jackpot in the variation display of the second special chart are different from each other, the ratio of the jackpot in the variation display of the second special chart is that of the first special chart. Any form that is higher than the ratio that is a big hit in the variable display, or any form that has a higher percentage than the ratio that is a big hit in the variable display of the first special figure may be used. It should be noted that the ratio of the big hit in the fluctuation display of the second special figure is higher than the ratio of the big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure, and the ratio of the big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure is that of the second special figure. As a form higher than the ratio of winning big hit in the fluctuation display, the ratio of winning big hit in the fluctuation display of one special figure is 100%, while the ratio of big hit in the fluctuation display of the other special figure is 0%. A certain form is included (for example, the variation display of the second special figure is a big hit at a rate of 100%, and the fluctuation display of the first special drawing is a big hit at a rate of 0%).

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the ratio of the execution of the short time control after the jackpot big hit game ends when the big win in the fluctuation display of the second special figure becomes a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure. Although the mode is higher than the rate at which the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot big hit game ends, the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot big hit game ends when the big hit is shown in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. When the ratio of the hit is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure, the higher the ratio that the time-short control is performed after the big hit big hit game is finished, the big win is in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. In the case where the jackpot game is completed after the jackpot game is completed, the rate of time reduction control is 100%. Form ratio of time reduction control is executed is 0% including.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the ratio of the execution of the short time control after the jackpot big hit game ends when the big win in the fluctuation display of the second special figure becomes a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure. Although the embodiment is higher than the rate at which the time reduction control is performed after the jackpot game ends, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot in the variation display of the first special figure In addition, the rate at which the time reduction control is performed after the jackpot big hit game ends may be higher than the rate at which the time reduction control is executed after the jackpot big hit game ends when the big hit is shown in the variation display of the second special figure. In addition, when the big win in the variation display of the second special figure, when the ratio of the time-shortening control after the big hit game ends is a big hit in the fluctuation display of the first special figure Time reduction control after the jackpot gaming termination may be the same as the rate to be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first start opening is formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game ball is second started in the normal open state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start opening by the operation of the movable wing piece. Although the second starting port is illustrated as being formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that changes to an expanded and open state that is easy to win a mouth, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first starting is not limited to this. The mouth may be formed by a normal variable winning ball apparatus different from the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first start opening is formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game ball is second started in the normal open state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start opening by the operation of the movable wing piece. The form in which the second start opening is formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that changes to an expanded and open state that is easy to win a mouth is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a normal variable winning is achieved. The first starting port may be formed by the ball device, and the second starting port may be formed by the normal winning ball device.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first start opening is formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game ball is second started in the normal open state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start opening by the operation of the movable wing piece. Although the second starting port is illustrated as being formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that changes to an expanded and open state that is easy to win a mouth, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first starting is not limited to this. Both the mouth and the second starter may be formed by a normal winning ball device.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the normally variable winning ball that changes between a normal open state in which the game ball is difficult to win the second starting port and an expanded open state in which the game ball is likely to win the second starting port by the operation of the movable wing piece. Although the embodiment in which the device 6B is provided is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is configured such that the game ball is moved to the second starting port by opening and closing the door body with respect to the second starting port. The game ball may change between a state where it is difficult to win and a state where the game ball is likely to win the second starting port, and the game is made by advancing and retracting the plate body in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction on the flow path of the game ball. The ball may change between a state in which it is difficult for the ball to win the second starting port and a state in which the game ball is likely to win the second starting port.

  In the above-described embodiment, a ring buffer in which a write pointer and a read pointer are circulated is illustrated as a transmission command buffer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a transmission command buffer may be used as a transmission command buffer. A normal buffer in which the write pointer and the read pointer do not circulate may be used. Even if a normal buffer instead of a ring buffer is used as the transmission command buffer in this way, it is impossible to store a command exceeding the number of buffer areas of the buffer. In order to prevent a malfunction from occurring in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as in the present embodiment, when the first start prize and the second start prize are generated at the same time, the change display based on the first start prize is targeted. The command for executing the pre-read notice effect may not be transmitted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, by providing 16 buffer areas in the transmission command buffer, when the game balls are detected simultaneously by the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the same interrupt transmission is performed. A first start opening winning designation command that can be stored in the command buffer, a first reserved memory number notification command, a design designation command based on a game ball being detected by the first start opening switch 22A, and a game ball being the first start opening Fluctuation category command based on detection by switch 22A, second start opening prize designation command, second reserved memory number notification command, symbol designation command based on game ball detected by second start opening switch 22B The variation category command, the first variation start command or the first variation based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port 22B Fluctuation start command, fluctuation pattern designation command, fluctuation display result designation command, gaming state designation command, first pending memory number notification command or second pending memory number notification command, universal figure fluctuation start command, universal figure fluctuation pattern designation command, universal figure Of the 17 commands including the figure variation display result designation command and the prize ball number notification command, the symbol designation command and the game ball based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A are the first start port switch. Although a total of 15 commands excluding the variable category command based on the detection at 22A are stored in the transmission command buffer and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the present invention is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By providing 17 or more buffer areas in the transmission command buffer, the first start can be performed. Even when a game ball is simultaneously detected by the mouth switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, all these 17 commands are stored in the transmission command buffer and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. You may do it.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the commands that can be stored in the transmission command buffer with the same interruption, the first start opening prize designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, and the game ball are detected by the first start opening switch 22A. The design designation command based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A, the variation category command, the second start port winning designation command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the game ball is the second Symbol designating command based on detection by start port switch 22B, variation category command based on detection of game ball by second start port switch 22B, first variation start command or second variation start command, variation Pattern designation command, variable display result designation command, gaming state designation command, first reserved memory number notification command, A total of 17 commands including the second pending storage number notification command, the universal variation start command, the universal variation variation designation command, the universal variation display result designation command, and the prize ball number notification command have been exemplified. There is no limitation, and an error notification command for notifying that a predetermined error has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a short time notification command for notifying the number of fluctuations in which the time reduction control is executed are provided. A command that can be stored in the transmission command buffer at the same interrupt may be provided together with the 17 commands such as a communication command and a short-time notification command. In particular, in the above-described embodiment, a prize ball number notification command is included in commands that can be stored in the transmission command buffer with the same interruption, but instead of the prize ball number notification command, an error notification command, a short time notification command, etc. The commands may be stored in the transmission command buffer with the same interrupt. In this case, the winning ball number notification command may notify only the number of winning balls based on winning in the big winning opening during the big hit game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins the first start port, the first start port switch 22A detects the game ball, and when the game ball wins the second start port, the second start port The switch 22B illustrated the form in which the game ball is detected. However, the first gate is provided in the game area instead of the first start opening, and the second gate is provided in the game area instead of the second start opening. When the game ball passes through the gate, the first start port switch 22A detects the game ball, and when the game ball passes through the second gate, the second start port switch 22B detects the game ball. May be.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only a big hit that can acquire a large number of game balls is generated by opening a big winning opening in the big hit game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the probability variation jackpot B is suddenly shortened due to the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot B by significantly shortening the opening time of the round winning jackpot so that the player does not recognize that the big winning mouth has been opened. It is good also as a sudden big hit that makes it appear as if it is in a probable state. In addition, when the probability variation big hit B is a sudden big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening with the same opening pattern as the big winning opening opening pattern of the big hit game of the probability varying big hit B is provided. A state (so-called latent state) in which it is unknown whether the gaming state after the occurrence of the probable big hit B or the small hit is a high probability state or a low probability state may occur.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which used two start ports, the 1st start port and the 2nd start port, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one start port is provided. It is also possible to use 3 or more start ports.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  The state advantageous to the player means a specific game state (big hit etc.) advantageous to a player that can acquire a lot of game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media that can be acquired) ( A big hit with a different number of rounds), a high base state (time-short state) in which a winning ball payout condition is more easily established than in a normal gaming state, or a high-probability gaming state (high probability state) with a high probability of becoming the specific gaming state ), A high probability low base state (latency probability variation state), a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a state in which the variation pattern is a variation pattern based on the jackpot variation pattern, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is a concept including that one ratio is 100% and the other ratio is 0%.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 22A 1st starting port switch 22B 2nd starting port switch 103 CPU
120 CPU for effect control

Claims (1)

A first fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display based on establishment of the first start condition; and a second fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display based on establishment of the second start condition, wherein the first fluctuation display means or A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result in the variable display of the second variable display means,
When the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, hold storage means capable of storing hold storage for a variable display that has not yet started;
A pre-reading notice effect that suggests whether or not the specific display result is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display corresponding to the hold memory can be executed in the variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the hold memory. Prefetching notice execution means,
A specific area where game media can enter,
A variable approach device capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium easily enters the specific area and a second state in which the game medium does not enter or is difficult to enter;
With
When the game medium enters the specific area, the second start condition is satisfied,
The pre-reading notice effect executing means targets a variable display corresponding to a hold memory stored when the first start condition is satisfied when the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied at the same time. A gaming machine characterized in that a pre-reading notice effect for a variable display corresponding to a hold memory stored when the second start condition is satisfied can be executed without performing a pre-reading notice effect.