JP6153739B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, to a variation display unit that performs variation display of identification information that can identify each after the execution condition of variation display is established, based on the establishment of the start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls an advantageous state for a player when a derived display result becomes a specific display result.

  Generally known as this type of gaming machine is a variation in which a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed on a plurality of variation display sections, and then the display result is derived and displayed. There is a display unit (display device) that displays notice information during variable display in order to give the player a sense of expectation that the display result is a specific display result (a jackpot display result).

  In such a gaming machine, as a notice pattern of the step-up notice effect executed in the re-variation during the fluctuation of the pseudo-ream, there is a regular relationship that the number of steps of the notice effect increases as the number of re-changes increases. There was a notice pattern provided (Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-137003 A

  However, in the case of providing regularity between the number of times of re-variation and the number of steps of the notice effect as in Patent Document 1 described above, the notice effect of the step executed first is increased as the number of times of re-change is increased. Will be performed many times, the step-up notice effect will become monotonous, and there is a problem that the player's big hit expectation cannot be maintained.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a player's expectation by making the step-up notice effect rich in change.

(1) Perform the fluctuation display, derived displays the results specific display result (big hit display result) advantageous for the turned player when the state gaming machine to control the (specific gaming state) (pachinko game machine 1 ) And
Detection means (first motion sensor 131, second motion sensor 132, third motion sensor 133) for detecting the player's movement;
Pending memory means for storing information about the fluctuation display as pending memory information (game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, a first hold memory buffer, the second memory buffer),
Predetermination means before Symbol hold storage variable display of the display results based on the information to determine whether the said specific display result (a game control microcomputer 560, S61 in FIG. 12, S71),
The predetermination deriving display control means for displaying left guide display results according determining means (effect control microcomputer 100, S803 of FIG. 15) and,
Before determination of the pre-determining means, and determines the destination reading determination unit configured to determine whether fluctuations display the display result is the specific display result (effect control microcomputer 100, S501～S506 in FIG. 18),
Production execution means (execution control microcomputer 100, S603 in FIG. 19, S8014, S8016, S8019 in FIG. 19) for executing a notice production that changes the mode of production in stages to any one of a plurality of stages; With
The presentation execution means, when the fluctuation display of the display result is determined by the destination reading determining means and the said specific display result (YES in S503 in FIG. 18), it displays the results variable display to be the specific display results After the notice effect is executed up to the predetermined stage (third stage SU3) in the variable display executed before the start of the game (S506 in FIG. 18), the player's action is detected by the detecting means. In response to this (YES in S606 in FIG. 19), the notice effect is executed up to a stage (fifth stage SU5) higher than the predetermined stage in the variable display in which the display result becomes the specific display result ( S607, FIG. 19 ) . S608 ),
Further, the effect executing means executes a specific notification capable of specifying that the notice effect has been executed up to the predetermined stage in the previous variable display in the variable display in which the display result is the specific display result (FIG. 20). S8013).

According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage information is the specific display result, the variable display that is executed before the variable display that is the specific display result is started After the notice effect is executed up to a predetermined stage in FIG. 2, the notice effect is executed up to a stage higher than the predetermined stage in the variable display in which the display result becomes the specific display result in response to detection of the player's action. Therefore, the execution mode at the stage of the notice effect can be varied, thereby improving the effect of the notice effect executed step by step and maintaining the player's expectation. Further, since the change in the execution mode at the stage of the notice effect is performed in response to the detection of the player's action, the player's action contributes to the increase of the stage of the notice effect. Therefore, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved.
Further, since the player can recognize that the notice effect has been executed up to a predetermined stage in the previous fluctuation display, the player can be notified that the notice effect at a higher stage than the previous time is executed in the current fluctuation display. Can be recognized. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
It further comprises operation requesting means for requesting the player's operation,
The operation requesting unit executes an operation request at the last stage of the predetermined stages in the variable display executed before the variable display as the specific display result is started.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The detection means includes
A first sensor (any one of the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133) that is turned on when the detection target is within a predetermined range;
A second sensor (any one of the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133) that is turned on when the detection target is within a range different from the predetermined range. ,
The effect executing means determines that the player's action is detected when the second sensor is turned on after the first sensor is turned on (YES in S606 of FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, since it is determined that the player's operation is detected when the second sensor is turned on after the first sensor is turned on by moving the hand of the player, After that, a notice effect at a higher stage than the previous fluctuation display is executed, so that the player can recognize that the player's action contributes to an increase in the number of steps of the notice effect. Therefore, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved. As a result, the effect of the step-up notice effect can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the presentation execution unit determines that the display result of the variable display based on the reserved storage information is the specific display result by the prefetch determination unit. When the determination is made (S503 in FIG. 18), the display result is a variation pattern in which the variation display executed before the variation display that becomes the specific display result continues for a predetermined period or longer (S505 in FIG. 18). In the variable display executed before the variable display in which the display result becomes the specific display result is started, the notice effect is executed up to the predetermined stage (S506 in FIG. 18, S601 to S603 in FIG. 19, FIG. 20 S8019).

  According to such a configuration, since the variation display executed before the variation display in which the display result becomes the specific display result is a variation pattern that continues for a predetermined period (13 seconds) or more, it is necessary until the predetermined stage. It is possible to secure a time for executing the notice effect and a time for detecting the player's action thereafter. As a result, it is possible to ensure execution of the notice effect at a predetermined stage.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data holding area by the side of a production control board, and the reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the change of the display screen of the effect display apparatus at the time of performing step-up notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice pattern determination table of a step-up notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a figure for demonstrating the step-up notice effect performed over two fluctuations.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, which starts after the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. A gaming machine that controls a state advantageous to a player when a display result derived to a variation display unit that executes variation display of identification information that can identify each of the identification information becomes a specific display result based on establishment of a condition Any game machine may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. In addition, as the operation means, other operation means capable of detecting the operation of the player such as a touch panel, a lever switch, and a jog dial may be provided.

  In addition, a first motion sensor 131, a second motion sensor 132, and a third motion sensor 133 are provided on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 determine whether or not the player's hand is in each of the predetermined ranges 134, 135, and 136 indicated by the dashed frame in FIG. To detect. A signal indicating that the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 are in an ON state when the player's hand is within a predetermined range 134, 135, and 136, respectively. Is output to the effect control board 80 (see FIG. 3).

  The first motion sensor 131 and the second motion sensor 132 are both built in the upper part of the game frame, and can detect a substantially cylindrical shape from each sensor in a direction inclined to the player side by a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction. A range (predetermined ranges 134 and 135) is provided to be formed.

  The third motion sensor 133 is built in the upper part of the game frame, tilted to the player side by a predetermined angle with respect to the vertical direction from the sensor, and further tilted to the outside of the game frame (left side as viewed in FIG. 1). Are provided so that a substantially cylindrical detection range (predetermined range 136) is formed.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach refers to a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas (symbol display areas), but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information for identifying each. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second display) that variably displays each second special symbol as identification information that can be identified. Fluctuation display portion) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers 0 to 9.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a hold memory display unit that displays the total number of the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number is provided at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, as the jackpot gaming state with different numbers of rounds, a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states of 15 rounds of jackpot gaming state and two rounds of jackpot gaming state are provided.

  Specifically, in the 15-round big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state). Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Also, in the two-round big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed in the open state) Alternatively, the closed state is established in response to the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls in which a winning ball is generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state reaches two rounds (final round) at which a predetermined upper limit value is reached.

  In this way, the big win of 2 rounds is allowed up to the number of times of opening the big prize opening is less than 15 rounds (2 times in this embodiment), but the opening time of the big prize opening is short (for example, 0 .5 seconds) type of jackpot (type). In the case of the present embodiment, as a big hit of two rounds, the opening time of the grand prize opening is extremely short (0.5 seconds), and it is substantially impossible to win the big prize opening. In addition, there is a win where a prize ball (a prize ball paid out for winning) cannot be obtained.

  In addition, as a big hit of two rounds, it is possible to provide only a hit where a prize ball cannot be obtained, or only a hit where a prize ball can be obtained. Both a win and a win from which a prize ball can be obtained may be provided.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds or 2 rounds, the probability that the special game state is determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (the normal game state which is not the probability change state) A type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a high probability state (an abbreviation of a probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability big hit”. In the present embodiment, the 15-round probability variation big hit is called “probability big hit”, and the 2-round probability variation big hit is called “surprising big hit” for the reason described later. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the staging pattern. Rise.

  Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  Further, in this embodiment, “low accuracy low base state” and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the big hit probability state and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

  In this embodiment, when controlled to the high probability state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state, but the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state of being controlled to the short time state and the high base may be represented by the term of the short time state, and may be represented by the term of the high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the non-time-short state, and the low base state (low probability low base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state.

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precision base state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  The sudden hit big hit is a big hit in which, after the end of two rounds of the big hit gaming state, control is performed to shift to a probability changing state, a short time state, and a high base state (highly accurate high base state). In the surprise big hit, such a highly accurate base state continues for a period until the condition that the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In addition, the probability variation big hit and / or sudden hit big hit, the condition that the high probability high base state, the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the production symbol (fluctuation display resulting in a dismissal display result) is executed a predetermined number of times, You may make it continue for the period until either of the conditions until the next big hit occurs is satisfied.

  In the big hit, the number of rounds is small (twice) and the opening of the big prize opening is very short (open for 0.5 seconds). When notifying that it has become, it is possible to make it appear to the player as if it has suddenly become a probable change state, which is called a “sudden probability change big hit”. Further, “suddenly probable big hit” is sometimes called “absolute accuracy”. In the big hit game state, the winning big hit is a hit where the winning for the first prize opening is not obtained and the winning ball is not obtained because the half-second opening is performed only twice. Further, instead of a sudden big hit, a two-round probable big hit in which a big winning opening is opened in an open pattern in which a winning ball is substantially obtained may be provided.

  In addition to the big hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening may be provided by an opening pattern based on the number of times of opening and the opening time similar to the sudden big hit. When a small hit is made, after the small hit gaming state, both the big hit probability and the base are not changed from those before the start of the small hit gaming state. If such a small hit is provided, when it is not informed whether or not the probability change state has been made after the end of each hit gaming state of the sudden hit big hit and the small hit, seeing the open pattern, Even when the player recognizes which one has been executed, there are two types of hits that result in the same opening pattern, so it is difficult for the player to know whether or not it is in a probabilistic state. Even when the probability variation state is not actually set, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation state can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port of the I / O 105. input. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation action to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port of the I / O 105. Enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O 105, thereby causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal indicating that the position of the player's hand is within the predetermined range 134 from the first motion sensor 131 via the input port of the I / O 105.

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal indicating that the position of the player's hand is within the predetermined range 135 from the second motion sensor 132 via the input port of the I / O 105.

  The effect control CPU 101 inputs a signal indicating that the position of the player's hand is within the predetermined range 136 from the third motion sensor 133 via the input port of the I / O 105.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, or sudden hit jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types of normal big hit, probability variation big hit, and sudden hit big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to the case where the time-short state is not, the ratio of the fluctuation pattern type having the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation pattern types is higher, and the reach type Even when selected, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the short-time state by setting the ratio that the fluctuation pattern of the normal reach with the shortest fluctuation time is selected among the fluctuation pattern types to be higher. Become.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed (the total number of reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is a predetermined number or more. When the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that is variably displayed is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different from a certain time, and when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number In comparison, the number-of-holds reduction control that reduces the variation time is executed. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, when the variation pattern type having a short variation time such as the normal variation pattern type is selected and the reach type is selected, compared to the case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. However, the average time of the fluctuation time is shortened by setting the ratio of selection of the fluctuation pattern of the reach having a short fluctuation time such as normal reach to be higher than that in the non-holding number shortening control state.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ), The type of jackpot is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “probable jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 5 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 1 value, and judgments corresponding to “normal jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “crash jackpot”. Value (big hit type judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (C), the ratios determined for the jackpots that are in a high probability state are the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (15 round big hits) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the jackpot game There is a high ratio of selecting big hits (15 round big hits) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, the abrupt big hit can be selected, but more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is high.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 6 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

  Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A003 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A303 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot, probability variation jackpot, sudden hit jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability / low base state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  The command C0XX (H) is a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total number (total pending storage count) of the first pending storage count and the second pending storage count. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that 1 is added to the total pending storage count. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total pending memory count subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending memory count, but does not use the total pending memory count subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been won is transmitted as the hold storage information, and the total reserved storage number However, the effect control command transmitted as the hold storage information is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (first reserved memory number addition designation command or second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 11), whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 7A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 7A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning in the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 7B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this manner, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but instead are stored in a variation pattern setting process (to be described later) You may make it extract at the time of the change of special symbols).

  As described later, the data stored in the hold specific area and the storage area as described above is read at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. It is done.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding 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.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Further, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination (random 4) and a big hit type determination random number (random 1) used for game control is performed ( Random number update process for determination: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the random counter for generating the initial value random number (random 4 initial value determining random number, etc.) and the display random number (random 2, 3) (initial value). Random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and a special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in S311.
In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). In addition, the CPU 56 adds a total number of reserved storage counters in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 described in FIG. Data indicating “first” is set in the area corresponding to the value of (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on. When the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  As shown in FIG. 7A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 7B) (see FIG. 7B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) CPU 56 performs the second start Every time a winning prize is awarded to the winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the winning effect processing in S1217 and S1228. In the winning effect process, the CPU 56 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (S220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal processing and the big hit type are determined, or the variation pattern (variation pattern type) is determined in the variation pattern setting processing. In addition, the display of the variation based on the start winning is started at the timing when the game ball starts to win the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 separately. Before being awarded, the winning effect production process is executed to pre-read whether or not to win, and the type and variation pattern of the big win. By doing so, the variation display result is predicted in advance before the effect symbol variation display is executed, and the effect control CPU 101 changes the effect symbol based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later. A pre-reading notice is executed to predict that a big hit will occur during the display (possibility of a big hit).

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the normal big hit determination value (N in S220), the CPU 56 is set with a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state). It is confirmed whether or not (S221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 56 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted in S1216 and S1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change shown in the right column of FIG. It is confirmed whether or not they match (S222).

  If the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change (N in S222), the CPU 56 performs a process of setting the EXT data indicating “displacement” in the symbol designation command ( S223). As a result, a symbol designating command indicating “displacement” is output at the time of starting winning.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in S220 or S222, the CPU 56 determines the jackpot type based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in S1216 and S1227. (S224). In this case, when there is a start winning to the first start winning opening 13 (when executing the winning effect processing in S1217), the CPU 56 determines the big hit type determination table (first special) shown in FIG. It is determined whether the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, “probable big hit”, or “probable big hit”. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening 14 (when the winning effect processing at S1228 is executed), the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. It is used to determine whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designation command (S225). For example, when it is determined that “normal big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating that “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. Further, when it is determined that “probability big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting EXT data indicating “probability big hit” in the symbol designation command. In addition, when it is determined that the “probable big hit” is obtained, the CPU 56 performs a process of setting EXT data indicating that it is “the big hit big hit” in the symbol designation command. As a result, when a big hit is made, a symbol designation command indicating that “normal big hit”, “probability big hit”, or “surprise big hit” is output at the time of starting winning.

  Next, the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted in S1216 and S1227 to determine each display result set in S223 and S225 and the variation pattern according to the gaming state ( S226). For example, in this embodiment, since the table used for determining the variation pattern type differs depending on whether or not it is a big hit and whether or not it is in the time saving state, in S226, the variation pattern is determined. When the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the time reduction flag (the flag set when the time reduction control is performed) for the target hold storage data Recognize the gaming state, select the table used for determining the variation pattern based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and use the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) for variation pattern Determine.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result to the variation type command (S227). Thereby, at the time of starting winning, a variation type command indicating the variation type is output.

  Note that the game state when the variable display based on the hold storage data is executed based on the data indicating the game state such as the probability change number counter and the time reduction number counter for the hold storage data to be determined as the big hit Is recognized, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, and the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot type determination random number (random R). You may do it.

  In addition, with respect to the on-hold storage data to be subjected to the determination of the variation pattern, based on the data indicating the game state, such as a time-count counter, the gaming state when the variation display based on the on-hold storage data is executed, Based on the display result of the variation display based on the reserved storage data, the table used for determining the variation pattern is selected, and the variation pattern type is determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2). May be.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 7A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  By executing the processing of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to the start winning order in which the game balls have won the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the first reserved memory number counter and saves each in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift region contents. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, “1” is subtracted from the value of the second reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 stores the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, the CPU 56 adds the values (values indicating “first” or “second”) stored in the storage area corresponding to the total reserved storage number = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m−1.

  Therefore, the order in which each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved memory number (or each second reserved memory number) is extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or (Second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 in order. Further, the order in which the values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the total number of pending storages are extracted always matches the order of the total number of pending storages = 1-8.

  “1” is subtracted from the value of the total pending memory number counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total pending memory number (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage number counter before “1” is subtracted from the count value in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a probability change jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance, and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit is reached, and then, when the condition that the next big hit is determined is satisfied. It is reset at the timing when the symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the big hit type determination random number extracted in the start switch passing processing and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, and uses the big hit type determination table selected in S72 to hold the The jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is set as the jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is set as the big hit type data. When the big hit type is “surprise big hit”, “03” is set as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, “−”, which is a lost symbol, is set as a special symbol stop symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “probable variation jackpot”, “7” is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the jackpot type is determined as “normal jackpot”, “3” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “successful big hit”, “5” is determined as a special symbol stop symbol.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 as effect control means will be described.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process 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) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Further, a hold memory display control process for controlling the display state of the hold memory display on the effect display device 9 is executed (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the effect symbol variation display is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the effect symbol variation display is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a data holding area on the side of the effect control board 80 and a reception command buffer at the time of a start winning prize.

  In the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used 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. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 9, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, and the like. A plurality of types of flags are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a 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 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer as shown in FIG. 14B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize slot 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a start prize designation command (first or second start prize designation command), and a summation pending Four commands called a memory number designation command are transmitted as one set from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer, a storage area (shift data area) is secured so that these symbol designation command, variation type command, start prize designation command, and total pending storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other. Yes.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores the data specifying the commands in the order received at the time of the start winning, from the head in the empty area of the start winning received command buffer. The empty area of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning, that is, the data in the area where no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. At the time of starting winning, command transmission is performed in the order of a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, a starting winning specifying command, and a combined pending storage number specifying command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 14B, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start prize designation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The commands are stored in the order of the command and the total pending storage number designation command. FIG. 14B shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer, as storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”, data relating to the pending storage stored in the buffer numbers “1” to “8” is supported. Thus, a storage area is provided for storing the pre-read determination completed information, the second notice pattern execution flag, and the fourth notice pattern execution flag as shown below.

  A pre-reading determination as to whether or not the variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern based on predetermined data such as symbol designation information stored in the reception command buffer at the time of the start winning for each held memory generated by the start winning prize. Done. When the prefetch determination is performed, the data corresponding to the prefetch determination completed information is set to “1” (or on state).

  In addition, the start winning reception command buffer corresponds to the data relating to the hold storage stored in each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” as an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. Thus, a storage area for storing the second notice pattern execution flag and the fourth notice pattern execution flag is provided. Details of the second notice pattern and the fourth notice pattern will be described later.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern is a super-reach variation pattern when the prefetch determination is performed, the data of the second announcement pattern execution flag is “1” when a predetermined second announcement pattern execution condition is satisfied. (That is, the second notice pattern execution flag is set to the on state).

  If the predetermined fourth notice pattern execution condition is satisfied after the second notice pattern execution flag data is set to “1”, the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set to “1” (that is, the first notice pattern execution flag is set to “1”). 4 Preliminary pattern execution flag is set to ON).

  The data related to the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B, the data corresponding to the prefetch determination information, the data of the second warning pattern execution flag, and the data of the fourth warning pattern execution flag are Each time the variable display of symbols is started, it is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”), and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14B, when the variation display of a new effect symbol is started, each data stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the data corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each data stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each data stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number “2”. ”To“ 5 ”.

  As an example of the data storage state in the start winning reception command buffer as described above, in FIG. 14B, after eight pieces of reserved storage information are generated, two times based on the two pieces of reserved storage information are generated. Since the variable display is executed, six pieces of reserved storage information are generated (the total reserved storage number designation information of the buffer number “6” is “C208 (H)”). In the example of FIG. 14B, it is shown that the prefetch determination is performed for the stored storage information corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “6”. Further, in the example of FIG. 14B, it is indicated that the data of the second notice pattern execution flag corresponding to the buffer number “2” is set to “1”.

  Further, FIG. 14 shows an example in which the prefetch determination completed information is stored in the start winning reception command buffer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an area for storing the pre-read determined information, the second notice pattern execution flag, or the fourth notice pattern execution flag corresponding to each start prize storage information is produced separately from the start prize reception command buffer. It may be provided in the control data holding area 190. Alternatively, the prefetch determination result information may be stored in the start winning reception command buffer in addition to or instead of the prefetch determination information.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processes in S500 and S600 and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  Prefetch determination processing (S500): Prefetch determination processing is performed. The specific processing content of S500 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Prefetching notice process (S600): Prefetching notice process is performed. The specific processing content of S600 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, display control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, 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 command reception waiting process (S800).

  The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and display result designation command, for example. A stop symbol determination process for determining a symbol stop symbol is executed. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), depending on the display result, the types of disturbances required for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol A numerical value is extracted, and a stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using these and a stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Each of a random number value SR1-3 for determination, a random value SR2 for pre-reading notice determination to be described later, a random value SR3 for determining a stored storage display type, a random value SR4 for determining a step-up notice, etc. Is controlled so that it can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  Each of such random values SR1-1 to SR1-3, SR2, SR3, SR4, etc. is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and is predetermined. Each is updated cyclically within the numerical value range, and is extracted as a random number by being extracted at a timing determined for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101 stops the effect symbol at the stop symbol determined in this way when stopping the variation display of the effect symbol. With regard to the production symbol, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit is called a big hit symbol. And a stop symbol that reminds of a loss is called a loss symbol.

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. When determining a combination of non-reach off symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a loss symbol determination data table (random) is stored in the ROM 102. The data table that shows the relationship between the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are out of the numerical value), and the symbols corresponding to the extracted random numbers are the stop symbols that result in the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols, respectively. Determined as a combination. Further, when determining the combination of non-reach off symbols in this way, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of accidental big hit symbols, correction is made so that it becomes a combination of off symbols ( For example, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by one symbol). In addition, when the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is accidentally reached, it is corrected so that it becomes a combination of non-reach off symbols (for example, correction by shifting the right symbol by one symbol) and each stop symbol. Is determined. The combination of non-reach off symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining a combination of symbols that are out of reach, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from each of SR 1-1 to SR 1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a data table for determining a symbol that is stored in the ROM 102 is stored. The symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is determined as the stop symbol of each effect symbol (left and right effect symbols) forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-2 Is determined as the stop symbol of the effect symbol (medium effect symbol) that stops last. The combination of the out-of-reach symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  When determining the jackpot symbol combination, the jackpot symbol combination is determined according to the jackpot type. For example, when it is a probable big hit, a combination of probable big hit symbols reminiscent of a probable big hit (for example, a symbol with any odd number of symbols such as “7, 7, 7” for the left, middle and right effect symbols) Selection). In addition, when it is a normal big hit, a combination of normal big hit symbols reminiscent of a normal big hit (for example, a symbol with any even number of symbols such as “2, 2, 2” for the left, middle, and right production symbols) Selection). Further, when winning a big hit, a combination of chance symbols (for example, a specific combination of symbols such as “1, 2, 3” on the left, middle, and right) is selected and determined.

  When it is decided to make a probable big hit, use the probable big hit symbol determination table (data table showing the relationship between the random value and the left, middle and right effect symbols that become the probable big hit symbol) stored in the ROM 102. Then, a combination in which the left, middle and right effect symbols are arranged in any odd number is selected and determined. In the probability variation big hit symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined odd numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of probability variation jackpot symbols, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is a combination of probability variation jackpot symbols using the probability variation jackpot determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the probability variation big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a normal jackpot, a normal jackpot symbol determination table stored in the ROM 102 (a data table showing the relationship between random numbers and left, middle and right effect symbols which become the normal jackpot symbol). Is used to select and determine a combination in which the left, middle, and right effect symbols are arranged in any even number of symbols. In the normal jackpot symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of predetermined even numbers of symbols. When determining the combination of the normal jackpot symbol, the numerical data (random number) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is the combination of the normal jackpot symbol using the normal jackpot symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the normal jackpot symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result.

  Further, when it is decided to make a big hit, the chance symbol design determination table (data table indicating the relationship between the random value and the left, middle, and right effect symbols that become the chance markers) stored in the ROM 102 is used. Used to select and determine a chance symbol combination. In the chance eye symbol determination table, each numerical data of SR1-1 is associated with each of a plurality of types of chance eye symbol combinations. When determining a chance symbol combination, numerical data (random numbers) is extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and the symbol corresponding to the extracted random number is obtained by using the chance symbol determination table. Is determined as the combination of the stop symbols of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The combination of the winning big hit symbols determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is the variation display result.

  When normal reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of normal reach are performed. Furthermore, when super reach is designated in the variation pattern command, reach effects corresponding to each type of super reach are performed.

  And in the production control microcomputer 100, it can recognize that it is in the probability variation state based on the probability variation state designation command, and can recognize that it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction state designation command. With the production device, a specific production can be performed according to the probability variation state and the short time state.

  For example, in the production control microcomputer 100, the gaming state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the short time state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The data for specifying these is stored, and the gaming state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the rendering control microcomputer 100 has a rendering mode according to the current gaming state. It is possible to execute the variation display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, whether or not to make a big hit in addition to the fluctuation pattern by the fluctuation pattern command, and if it is possible to specify the type of big hit, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, And based on the information of the type of jackpot, you may make it determine the combination of the stop symbol of an effect symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of execution of the step-up notice effect and the determination of the notice pattern in the case of executing the step-up notice effect are performed in the above-described effect symbol variation start process.

  The step-up notice refers to a notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect step by step from one step to a plurality of steps according to a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, when a specific display result such as a jackpot display result is used, a notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect in stages up to a larger stage in the step-up notice effect than when the specific display result is not used is executed. The execution ratio of the notice effect is set so that the ratio is high.

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be such that the shape and color of one character changes step by step, and the state of the means of notification (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as seen from the player is stepwise. Anything that can be recognized as having changed to “step-up notice” is included. For example, the number of characters increases stepwise, the number of moving characters increases stepwise, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase stepwise, and the character size increases stepwise. May be. The same applies when the character is replaced with a movable member. That is, in the case where a plurality of movable members are provided, the number of movable members that move stepwise may be increased, or the number and frequency of movement of the movable member may increase stepwise.

  An example of the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the step-up notice effect in the present embodiment is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In the step-up notice effect shown in FIG. 16, a case where the character and the size of the frame surrounding the character change in a manner that increases stepwise is shown as an example.

  As shown in (SU1) of FIG. 16, the display screen in the effect display device 9 includes a left symbol display area 9L, a middle symbol display area 9C, and a right symbol display area 9R. In the figure, the effect design is changing (indicated by a downward arrow in the figure).

  In the region 9B at the lower left of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a hold storage display in which a maximum of eight start conditions are not satisfied is performed. The display number of the on-hold storage display indicates the number of unstored on-hold storage.

  In the present embodiment, the step-up notice effect includes a plurality of stage effect steps of the first stage SU1 to the fifth stage SU5.

  (SU1) in FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the step-up notice effect in the first stage SU1. As shown in (SU1) of FIG. 16, the notice effect of the first stage SU1 is performed by displaying the notice image 91 in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the variable display. The preview image 91 is an image on which a predetermined character is displayed.

  (SU2) in FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the step-up notice effect in the second stage SU2. As shown in FIG. 16 (SU2), the notice effect of the second stage SU2 is performed in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9 while the notice image 91 displayed on the display screen in the first stage SU1 is erased. This is done by displaying the preview image 92. The preview image 92 is an image in which a character having a frame size equal to that of the preview image 91 and a character different from the character of the preview image 91 is displayed. The size of the character in the preview image 92 is larger than the size of the character in the preview image 91.

  (SU3) in FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the step-up notice effect in the third stage SU3. As shown in (SU3) of FIG. 16, in the notice effect of the third stage SU3, the notice image 92 displayed in the second stage SU2 is erased and the notice image 93 is displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. This is done by displaying. The preview image 93 is an image in which a character different from the characters of the preview images 91 and 92 is displayed. In addition, the size of the frame of the preview image 93 is larger than the size of the frame of the preview images 91 and 92. Furthermore, the size of the character in the preview image 93 is larger than the size of the character in the preview images 91 and 92.

  (SU4) in FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the step-up notice effect in the fourth stage SU4. As shown in (SU4) of FIG. 16, in the notice effect of the fourth stage SU4, the notice image 93 displayed in the third stage SU3 is erased and the notice image 94 is displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. This is done by displaying. The preview image 94 is an image in which a frame is the same as the preview image 93 and a character different from the characters of the preview images 91, 92, 93 is displayed. Further, the size of the character in the preview image 94 is larger than the size of the character in the preview images 91, 92, 93.

  (SU5) in FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the display screen of the effect display device 9 during the step-up notice effect in the fifth stage SU5. As shown in (SU5) of FIG. 16, in the preview effect of the fifth stage SU5, the preview image 94 displayed in the fourth stage SU4 is erased and the preview image 95 is displayed at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 9. This is done by displaying. The preview image 95 is an image in which a character different from the characters of the preview images 91, 92, 93, and 94 is displayed. In addition, the size of the frame of the preview image 95 is larger than the size of the frames of the preview images 91, 92, 93, and 94. Further, the size of the character of the preview image 95 is larger than the size of the characters of the preview images 91, 92, 93 and 94.

  When executing the step-up notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 includes a plurality of kinds of notice patterns including at least any two of the first stage SU1 to the fifth stage SU5 shown in FIG. Any one of the patterns is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of notice patterns include a first notice pattern 91 that sequentially displays a notice image 91 of the first stage SU1, and a notice image 92 of the second stage SU2, and the first to third stages SU1 to SU3. A second notice pattern that sequentially displays the notice images 91 to 93 up to the stage SU3, a third notice pattern that sequentially displays the notice images 91 to 94 from the first stage SU1 to the fourth stage SU4, and a first stage And a fourth notice pattern that sequentially displays notice images 91 to 95 from SU1 to the fifth stage SU5.

  The effect control CPU 101 uses the notice pattern determination table to select any one of a plurality of kinds of notice patterns and a notice pattern without notice.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the notice pattern determination table in a table format. The notice pattern determination table includes a hit notice pattern determination table and a miss notice pattern determination table, and is stored in the ROM 102.

  Each notice pattern is assigned a random value SR4 (1-125) at a predetermined rate. As shown in FIG. 17, when it is determined that a big hit display result (a case where a small hit display result is set may be included), the result is an outlier display result. The ratio of the assigned random number SR4 differs depending on when it is determined. In addition, when it is determined that the result is a display error, the fourth notice pattern is assigned a random value SR4 so that the fourth notice pattern is not selected (so as not to proceed to the fifth stage SU5). Not.

  In FIG. 17, in order to make the ratio of the random number SR4 easy to understand, the ratio of SR4 allocation is shown by the number of SR4 allocated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that operates as described above, when the variable display based on the hold storage is a super-reach variable display (a variable display with a high expectation level that is a big hit), the variable display that becomes the super-reach After the step-up notice effect is executed up to the third stage SU3 in the variable display executed before the start of the game, the step-up notice effect is provided in the third stage SU3 in response to the detection of the player's action. It is characterized by executing up to a higher fifth stage SU5.

  Thereby, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage is the jackpot display result, the step-up notice effect of the third stage SU3 executed in the previous variable display in response to the detection of the player's action. Since the step announcement effect of the fifth stage SU5 that is higher is executed, the execution mode of the step up stage of the step up announcement effect can be varied, and thereby the step up announcement executed stepwise. The effect of the production can be improved and the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, since the change in the execution mode of the step-up notice stage is performed in response to the detection of the player's action, the player's action contributes to an increase in the step-up notice stage. Since the player can recognize this, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved.

  Whether or not the change display based on the hold storage becomes the change display of the super reach before the start of the change based on the hold storage is performed in the prefetch determination process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the prefetch determination processing executed in S500 of FIG.

  In the prefetch determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a pending storage for which the prefetch notice determination is not performed (S501).

  Specifically, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a pending storage for which the pre-reading determination is not performed by confirming the pre-read determination completed information in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. To do. The prefetch determination completed information indicates that the prefetch determination has not been completed when the data is “0”, and indicates that the prefetch determination has been performed by setting the data “1”.

  In any of the buffers in the start winning reception command buffer in which the data is stored, if the pre-read determination information is data “1” indicating that the pre-read determination has been performed, the pre-read determination is performed. When it is determined that there is no pending storage and there is at least one buffer of data “0” indicating that the prefetch determination information is not prefetch determination among the buffers in which data is stored, the prefetch determination is performed. It is determined that there is no pending storage.

  In S501, if there is no pending storage for which prefetch determination has not been performed, the processing is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a pending storage that has not been prefetched in S501, data “1” is set in the prefetched information corresponding to the pending memory (S502). In S502, if there are a plurality of hold memories for which the prefetch notice determination is not performed, data “1” is set in the prefetch determination completed information corresponding to any one of the hold memories.

  In S503, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the hold storage to be determined is a variation pattern of super reach.

  Specifically, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the hold storage to be determined is the variation pattern of the super reach depending on whether or not the super reach is specified in the variation pattern command. In S503, when the variation pattern of the pending storage to be determined is not the super-reach variation pattern, the process returns to S501. In S503, when the variation pattern of the hold storage to be determined is a super reach variation pattern, the change display corresponding to the determination target hold storage is performed before the change display corresponding to the determination target hold storage (the hold storage in which the change display has not been executed yet). ) Is determined (S504).

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control has not digested before the change of the determination target when the buffer number of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize storing the storage information to be determined is larger than “2”. It is determined that there is a fluctuation display. In S504, when there is no undigested change display before the change corresponding to the pending storage to be determined, the process returns to S501.

  In S504, when there is an undigested change display before the change corresponding to the hold storage to be determined, it is determined whether or not the change pattern of the previous change to be determined is a change pattern that continues for 13 seconds or more. (S505).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the super reach variation pattern specified in the variation pattern command is a predetermined variation pattern that continues for 13 seconds or more. In S505, when the variation pattern of the variation display executed one time before the variation display to be determined is not a predetermined variation pattern that continues for 13 seconds or more, the process returns to S501. In S505, when the variation pattern of the variation display one time before the variation display of the determination target is a predetermined variation pattern that continues for 13 seconds or more, the second notice is given for the variation display one time before the variation display of the determination target. Set the pattern execution flag data.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control sets the data of the second notice pattern execution flag of the buffer number corresponding to the hold storage to be determined in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 14B to “1”. set.

  In the prefetching notice process executed after the prefetching judgment process, during the determination of the second notice pattern according to the second notice pattern execution flag and the predetermined valid period (the valid period of motion detection) after the end of the prefetch notice effect. A fourth notice pattern execution flag is set in response to the detection of the player's action.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing specific processing contents of the prefetch notice processing (S600) shown in FIG.

  In the prefetch notice process, first, it is determined whether or not the data of the second notice pattern execution flag is set (S601).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the second notice pattern execution flag is set when there is data set with the second notice pattern execution flag data among the data stored in the start winning reception command buffer. It is determined that data is set.

  If the second notice pattern execution flag data is not set in S601, the process ends. In S601, when the second notice pattern execution flag data is set, a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display one time before the fluctuation display in which the second notice pattern execution flag data was set. It is determined whether or not (S602). The predetermined time is determined in consideration of, for example, the scheduled duration of the variable display determined by the fluctuation pattern, the execution time of the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern, and the valid period after the notice end described later. Also good.

  In step S602, when the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change one time before the change display with the second notice pattern execution flag set, the step-up notice effect of executing the second notice pattern with the change display is executed. The notice pattern is determined (S603). On the other hand, in S602, when the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the variable display one time before the variable display with the second notice pattern execution flag set, 1 of the variable display with the second notice pattern execution flag set. It is determined whether or not it is during the effective period after the end of the step-up notice effect in the change display before the operation (S604). The effective period after the end of the notice means a period from the end of the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern until the elapse of a predetermined period for accepting the player's action.

  In S604, when it is during the effective period after the end of the advance notice, an operation request for the player is displayed, or if an operation request is already displayed, the display is continued (S605), and the process is performed in S606. Proceed to

  The operation request to the player is, for example, an operation requesting an operation of moving the player's hand in the left-right direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and after the notice image 93 of the third stage SU3 of the step-up notice is displayed. This request is made by displaying the request in an identifiable manner to the player using an image or the like.

  In S606, it is determined whether or not the player's movement is detected. Specifically, the CPU 101 for effect control is one of the other sensors after any one of the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 is turned on. When one of them is turned on, it is determined that the movement of the player's hand as the determination target has been detected. Note that the player's operation may be requested and detected only in one of the operation of moving the hand in the right direction and the operation of moving the hand in the left direction.

  When the player's action is detected in S606, the data of the second notice pattern execution flag is reset to “0” (S607), and the process proceeds to S608. In S608, the data of the fourth notice pattern execution flag of the buffer number for which the data of the second notice pattern execution flag has been reset is set.

  On the other hand, when the player's action is not detected in S606, it is determined whether or not the valid period after the end of the notice by the step-up notice effect has elapsed (S609). In S609, when the effective period after the end of the notice has not elapsed, the process is terminated. In S609, when the valid period after the end of the notice has elapsed, the data of the second notice pattern execution flag is reset.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect symbol variation start process executed in S801 of FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

  That is, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the data of the second notice pattern execution flag is set (S8011).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the second notice pattern execution flag is set when there is data set with the second notice pattern execution flag data among the data stored in the start winning reception command buffer. It is determined that data is set.

  If the second notice pattern execution flag data is set in S8011, the process advances to S8016.

  On the other hand, when the second notice pattern execution flag data is not set, it is determined whether or not the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set (S8012).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the data of the fourth notice pattern execution flag of the buffer number “1” of the start winning reception command buffer is set. If the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is not set in S8012, the notice pattern determination process is executed (S8015). Therefore, even if the data of the second notice pattern execution flag or the fourth notice pattern execution flag is not set (that is, even if it is not determined to be a super reach variation pattern in the prefetch determination process), the notice pattern is determined. The step-up notice effect can be executed by executing the process.

  In S8015, the determination result of whether the variable display result is the jackpot display result or the off-line display result, the notice pattern determination table shown in FIG. 17, and the random value SR4, which is numerical data extracted at a predetermined timing, Is used to determine the notice pattern, and the process proceeds to S8016.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the random display value SR4 from the table in the case where the upper variable display result in FIG. The notice pattern that matches is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation display result is the big hit display result (normal big hit, probability variation big hit or sudden big hit), the effect control CPU 101 has the big fluctuation display result on the lower side of FIG. The notice pattern matching the random value SR4 is determined from the table of cases.

  If the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set in S8012, the third stage SU3, which is the achievement stage of the previous step-up notice, is displayed (S8013), and the process proceeds to S8014. The previous achievement stage is not limited to the display, and it is sufficient that the player can be notified to the player using voice or the like.

  In S8014, the fourth notice pattern is determined as the notice pattern of the step-up notice effect to be executed with the change, and the process proceeds to S8016.

  In S8016, stop symbol determination processing for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol is executed. Since the stop symbol determination process is as described above, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

  In S8017, based on the received variation pattern command, display result designation command, the final stop symbol determined in S8016, and the advance notice pattern determined in S8014 or S8015, an effect control pattern to be executed in the variable display is determined ( S8017). In the effect control pattern determined in this way, in addition to specifying the effect pattern that executes the effect of the change pattern of the variable display, the change that executes other various effects such as the notice effect such as the step-up notice effect A pattern is also specified.

  In step S8018, a process table corresponding to the determined effect control pattern is selected. Then, a process timer (production setting process timer) in the process data 1 (first process data) of the selected process table is started (S8019).

  Thereafter, in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps as an effect component, and effect The control of the loudspeaker 27) as a component for the operation is started (S8020). For example, in accordance with the display control execution data, an instruction is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of the light emitters such as various LEDs. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Then, a value that arrives at the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (S8021), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation process (S802) (S8022). ). As a result, in the effect symbol variation processing, the effect symbol variation display is executed, and a step-up notice effect as shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing.

  Next, a step-up notice effect when the variation pattern in the variation display to be determined becomes super reach in the prefetch determination processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, it is assumed that the current variable display is being performed, the number of reserved memories is “2”, and the reserved memory information corresponding to the buffer number “2” of the received command buffer at the start winning prize has not been determined in advance.

  When the prefetch determination process is started (S500), since there is a hold memory for which the prefetch notice determination is not performed (YES in S501), after the hold memory information corresponding to the buffer number “2” is determined to be prefetched. (S502) It is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the hold storage to be determined is a super reach variation pattern (S503).

  When the determination target hold memory variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (YES in S503), it is determined whether there is an undigested variation display before the determination target variation display (S504). If there is an undigested variation display before the variation display of the determination target (YES in S504), it is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the variation display one time before the determination target is 13 seconds or more (S505). ). When the variation pattern of the variation display one time before the determination target is 13 seconds or more (YES in S505), data of the second notice pattern execution flag corresponding to the determination target hold storage is set (S506).

  Thereafter, in the pre-reading notice process (S600), since there is a second notice pattern execution flag in which data is set (S601), when the fluctuation display one time before the fluctuation corresponding to the hold storage to be determined is started. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display (S602).

  When the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the previous variable display (YES in S602), the second notice pattern is determined as the notice pattern used for the step-up notice effect (S603).

  Therefore, the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern is executed by the effect symbol change start process (S801) and the effect symbol change process (S802).

  When the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern is started, notice images 91 to 93 from the first stage SU1 to the third stage SU3 are displayed in order. Then, the preview image 93 up to the third stage SU3 is displayed, and the step-up notification effect using the second notification pattern is finished. During the effective period after the end of the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern (YES in S604), the player's operation request is displayed (S605).

  Then, during the effective period, when the player moves his / her hand in response to the operation request, the output of the first motion sensor 131 is turned on after the output of the first motion sensor 131 is turned on (S606). ) The data of the second notice pattern execution flag is reset (S607), and the data of the fourth notice pattern execution flag is set (S608).

  Since the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set in the effect symbol change start process (S801) in the next change display (YES in S8012), the third step in the step-up notice in the previous change display is performed. The display up to SU3 is recognizable to the player (S8013). Thereafter, the fourth notice pattern is determined as the notice pattern used for the step up notice effect (S8014), and the step up notice effect using the fourth notice pattern is started. When the step-up notice of the fourth notice pattern is finished, the effect of super reach is performed, and then the fluctuation display result is derived.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) When the variable display based on the hold storage is a super-reach variable display (a variable display with a high expectation level for a big hit), it is executed before the variable display for the super-reach is started. After the step-up notice effect is executed up to the third stage SU3 in the variable display, the step-up notice effect is executed up to the fifth stage SU5 higher than the third stage SU3 in response to the detection of the player's action. The Thereby, when it is determined that the display result of the variable display based on the hold storage is the jackpot display result, the step-up notice effect of the third stage SU3 executed in the previous variable display in response to the detection of the player's action. Since the step announcement effect of the fifth stage SU5 that is higher is executed, the execution mode of the step up stage of the step up announcement effect can be varied, and thereby the step up announcement executed stepwise. The effect of the production can be improved and the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, since the change in the execution mode of the step-up notice stage is performed in response to the detection of the player's action, the player's action contributes to an increase in the step-up notice stage. Since the player can recognize this, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved.

  (2) The step-up notice up to the third stage SU3 was executed in the previous fluctuation display by notifying that the step-up notice effect was executed up to the third stage SU3 in the previous fluctuation display. Can be recognized by the player. Therefore, it can be expected that the step-up notice effect of the fifth stage SU5 that is higher than the previous time is displayed in the current variation display. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained.

  (3) After any one of the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 is turned on when the player moves the hand, any of the other sensors When one sensor is turned on, it is determined that the player's movement has been detected, so that the player's participation in the game is performed by executing a notice effect at a higher stage than the previous fluctuation display. Can increase motivation. As a result, the effect of the step-up notice effect can be improved.

  (4) Since the variable display executed before the variable display in which the display result becomes the specific display result is a variable pattern that continues for 13 seconds or more, the step-up notice effect until the third stage SU3 is executed. And a time for detecting the player's action after that can be secured. As a result, execution of the step-up notice effect can be ensured up to the third stage SU3.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 have been described as detecting the motion of the player's hand that is the detection target. The operation of the player may be detected using a push button 120, a trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, a touch panel incorporating a contact sensor, or the like.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when the variation pattern of the variation to be determined is a super reach variation pattern, the step-up notice effect up to the third stage SU3 is executed in the variation display one time before. However, for example, the step-up notice effect may be executed from the change display two or more times before. In this case, the step-up notice achievement stage may be increased as the super-reach fluctuation display is approached.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when the change of the determination target is super reach and there is unreserved pending storage, the step-up notice effect over the two changes is executed. For example, when the step-up notice effect is executed for the starting change, and the change pattern of the next change display to be determined is the change pattern of the super reach, there is no unreserved pending storage However, an operation request may be displayed after the step-up notice is ended during the starting variation display, and a step-up notice effect up to the fifth stage SU5 may be executed in response to the detection of the operation request.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the preview image (for example, the preview image 95 of the fifth stage SU5) is displayed so as to cover a part of the reserved storage display. It may be displayed so as not to be put on hold display, or a preview image may be displayed so as to cover the entire hold storage display.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the player's action is detected in S608 of FIG. 19 (YES in S606), the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set (S608). For example, in step S506 in FIG. 18, the second notice pattern execution flag data is set and the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set, and the step-up notice using the second notice pattern ends. The data of the fourth notice pattern execution flag may be reset when the player's action is not detected during the subsequent effective period.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the pre-reading notice process (S600) is started, it is described as determining whether there is a second notice pattern execution flag in which data is set (S601). Further, it may be determined whether or not the change is a change one time before the change display of the reserved storage in which the data of the second notice pattern execution flag is set.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the achievement stage of the previous step-up notice is displayed (S8013) before the fourth notice pattern is determined (S8014). For example, the step using the fourth notice pattern is described. The achievement stage of the previous step-up notice effect may be displayed after the up notice effect is started, or the achievement stage of the previous step-up notice effect from the point in time when the player's action is detected by the previous fluctuation. May be displayed, or the achievement stage of the previous step-up notice may be displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display determined in the fourth notice pattern.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, after performing the step-up notice effect from the first stage SU1 to the third stage SU3 in the first fluctuation display, the first stage SU1 to the fifth stage SU5 in the subsequent fluctuation display. As described above, the step-up notice effect is explained. For example, after the step-up notice effect is executed from the first stage SU1 to the third stage SU3 in the previous fluctuation display, the fourth stage SU4 and the fifth stage are executed in the subsequent fluctuations. A step-up notice effect that displays the notice images 94 and 95 of the stage SU5 may be executed, or from any stage from the second stage SU2 to the fourth stage SU4 in the previous fluctuation display. After executing the step-up notice effect up to a predetermined stage lower than the fifth stage SU5, the step-up notice effect up to the fifth stage SU5 is displayed with subsequent fluctuation display. It may be executed, or the notice image of any one stage from the first stage SU1 to the fourth stage SU4 is displayed in the previous fluctuation display, and the subsequent fluctuation is more than the previous fluctuation display. Alternatively, a step-up notice effect may be executed through two fluctuation displays by displaying a notice image at a higher stage (for example, the fifth stage SU5).

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, in the case of the super reach variation pattern, it has been described that the step-up notice effect over the two variation displays is executed. However, instead of super reach, the player is in an advantageous state. In some cases, a step-up notice effect over two variable displays may be executed. The state advantageous to the player means, for example, a big hit state, a probability variation state, a state in which the number of time reductions is increased, or a state in which the latent probability variation is high.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the step-up notice effect over two fluctuations is executed when the fluctuation pattern of the previous fluctuation is a fluctuation pattern of 13 seconds or more. If the variation pattern has a longer period or a period shorter than 13 seconds, a step-up notice effect over two variation displays may be executed.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, only the third motion sensor 133 has been described as being inclined to the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the first motion sensor 131 is inclined to the right side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is good. If it does in this way, the detection range of a player's operation can be expanded.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation corresponding to the hold storage to be determined is a super reach fluctuation pattern in the prefetch determination process, the second notice pattern execution flag corresponding to the hold storage is Although it has been described that the data is set, for example, the data of the second notice pattern execution flag corresponding to the reserved storage of the change one time before the change corresponding to the reserved storage may be set.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, in the flowchart of FIG. 19, at the time when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change display one time before the change that becomes the change pattern of the super reach (at S602 in FIG. 19) YES), the second notice pattern is determined (S603). However, the fluctuation display one time before the fluctuation that becomes the super reach fluctuation pattern when the fluctuation display is started (the second notice pattern is used). It is determined whether the step-up notice effect is executed), and if the starting change display is the change display one time before the change that becomes the change pattern of super reach, A step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern may be executed.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined in the pre-reading notice process that the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern is executed in the change display one time before the change that becomes the change pattern of the super reach. The other variation display has been described as determining whether or not to execute the step-up notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. For example, the step in the variation display one time before the variation that becomes the variation pattern of the super reach is performed. The up notice effect may also be determined by the effect symbol variation start process.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, when the fluctuation that becomes the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is prefetched, the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern is executed in the immediately preceding fluctuation display, and the step-up notice effect is executed. However, for example, when the fluctuation that becomes the super reach fluctuation pattern is prefetched, the prefetch of the fluctuation that becomes the super reach fluctuation pattern is described. Regardless of whether the execution of the step-up notice effect is determined in the immediately preceding variable display, and the period for detecting the player's action after the execution of the step-up notice effect can be secured, the step-up notice in the immediately preceding variable display is guaranteed. When the player requests an action after the production is finished and the action is detected, the next fluctuation It may perform the higher step-up prediction effect of achieving step in shown. If it is not determined that the immediately preceding variable display is to execute the step-up notice effect, the effect that requires the player to perform an operation may not be executed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 have been described as being built in the upper part of the game frame, but the first motion sensor 131, Both the second motion sensor 132 and the third motion sensor 133 may be provided on the game board, may be provided on both the game board and the game frame, or the first motion sensor 131 and the second motion sensor. At least one of the sensor 132 and the third motion sensor 133 may be provided in the game frame, and the others may be provided in the game board.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, when the fourth notice pattern execution flag data is set in S8012 of FIG. 20, the third stage SU3, which is the achievement stage of the previous step-up notice, is displayed. As described above, for example, even if an image including characters, marks, characters, etc. other than the preview image 93 is used to indicate to the player that the achievement stage of the previous step-up notice is the third stage SU3. Good.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the variation pattern of the super reach is prefetched over at least two variation displays and the step-up notice effect is performed over two variation displays. Alternatively, it is also possible to pre-read the super reach variation pattern over four variation displays and execute a step-up notice effect over three or four variation displays. In this case, for example, a step-up notice effect is executed for each change display so that the number of steps to be executed increases as the change progresses (that is, as the change display becomes a change pattern of super reach ). Also good.

  In this case, the step-up notice effect may not be performed in the midway variation display (for example, the second variation display of the three or four variation displays).

  More specifically, for example, when executing a step-up notice effect over three variable displays, the step-up notice effect up to the third stage SU3 is executed with the first variable display (variation time: 13 seconds). In the second variation display (variation time: 5 seconds), the player is identified that the step-up notice effect has been executed up to the third stage SU3 in the previous (first) variation display without performing the effect. The step-up notice effect up to the fifth stage SU5 may be executed by the third variation display.

  In this way, for example, even if there is a variation display in which the variation time is not 13 seconds or more in the middle variation display, if the variation display time before and after the variation display is 13 seconds or more, the variation display is performed multiple times. Since the step-up notice effect can be executed, the execution frequency of the effect can be increased.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, in the case where the step-up notice effect over the two fluctuation displays is executed, the step-up notice effect using the second notice pattern is executed in the first change display, and the second time In the variable display, the step-up notice effect using the fourth notice pattern is executed. However, if a notice pattern having a higher stage than the first change display is used in at least the second change display. Any notice pattern may be used.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, when there are a plurality of pending storages for which the pre-reading notice determination is not performed in S501 of FIG. 18, the processing from S503 to S506 is repeated. For example, when there are a plurality of pending memories for which pre-reading notice determination has not been performed, a flag indicating that pre-reading determination is being performed is set, and each time the processing from S503 to S506 is performed, processing is performed for return. The process may be advanced (the prefetch determination process may be terminated). In this case, a flag indicating that the prefetch determination is being performed is reset when the prefetch advance notice determination of all the stored storages is completed.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that it is determined in S505 of FIG. 18 whether or not the variation time of the previous variation of the determination target is 13 seconds or more. It may be determined whether or not the variation pattern of the previous variation is a specific variation pattern with a variation time of less than 13 seconds (for example, a variation pattern in the case of an outlier display result).

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the detectable ranges of the first motion sensor 131, the second motion sensor 132, and the third motion sensor 133 are set as shown by the dashed frame in FIG. For example, the detectable range of each sensor may be set so that the movement of a game ball injected into the game board during the game is not erroneously detected as a player's action.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (25) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (26) In the above embodiment, a slip effect may be executed as an effect executed in the variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (28) The embodiment described above is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, but the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. Specifically, in the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the game ball (which may be a rental ball) that the player has paid out is launched into the game area. Although it was a gaming machine to be performed, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values of the size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card In addition, the present invention is also applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. Can be applied. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Accordingly, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine that adds game scores accordingly. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (29) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (30) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a normal big hit of 15 rounds, a probability variable big hit of 15 rounds, and a probability variable big hit of 2 rounds are provided as the big hit types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit type of three or more rounds may be provided, such as a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds, a big hit of 5 rounds, and a big hit of 2 rounds. Good. In that case, for example, the big hit type is classified into a big hit type group (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds, a big hit of 10 rounds) and a big hit type group (for example, five rounds) where a winning ball is difficult to obtain. And the 2nd special symbol is set so that the ratio of the big hit type of the big hit type group where the prize ball is easily obtained is higher than the 1st special symbol. May be.

(31) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine.
The slot machine includes a variable display device capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for the game, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. As a result, it may be a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of the display results derived and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas. Specifically, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. May be a slot machine in which

  However, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. If the slot machine has one game finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device, the variable display device has three reels. The slot machine may be provided with a variable display device having only one reel or a plurality of reels other than three.

  (32) The modifications disclosed in the above (1) to (31) may be implemented in combination of all or part thereof.

  (33) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 9L, 9C, 9R Symbol display area, 13 First start prize opening, 14 Second start prize opening, 55 RAM, 100 Production control microcomputer, 131, 132, 133 Motion sensor, 560 For game control Microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine to control the advantageous state for the player when running fluctuation display, derived displayed result is the specific display result,
Detecting means for detecting the player's movement;
Information about fluctuation display and hold storage means for storing a pending store information,
And pre-determining means for pre-Symbol hold storage variable display of the display results based on the information to determine whether the said specific display result,
And deriving display control means for displaying left guide display results according determination of the pre-determining means,
Before determination of the pre-determining means, a fluctuation display of the display results determined destination reading determination unit configured to determine whether the said specific display result,
Production execution means for executing a notice production for changing the production mode in stages to any one of a plurality of stages,
The presentation execution means, when the fluctuation display of the display result is determined by the destination reading determining means and the said specific display results, executed before variable display resulting display is the specific display results start In the variable display, the notice effect is displayed in the variable display in which the display result is the specific display result in response to the player's action being detected by the detecting means after the notice effect is executed up to a predetermined stage. Execute up to a higher level than the predetermined level
Further, the effect executing means executes a specific notification that can specify that the notice effect has been executed up to the predetermined stage in the previous variable display in the variable display in which the display result is the specific display result. . It further comprises operation requesting means for requesting the player's operation,
2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the operation requesting unit executes an operation request at a final stage of the predetermined stages in the variable display executed before the variable display as the specific display result is started. Machine.

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