JP6162082B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls Is paid out to the player. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation” or “variation display”) is provided. Some are configured to control to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, the execution condition for executing the variable display of the identification information is satisfied, but the hold display indicating that the start condition for allowing the variable display to start is not satisfied, and the hold display If a display suggesting that the display mode of the display is changed and the display mode of the hold display is changed as a result of the effect, the variable display result of the variable display corresponding to the changed hold display is predicted to be a big hit There is a gaming machine that performs (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-212304 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the presentation mode that suggests that the display mode changes is monotonous, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can prevent the interest of a game falling.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A variable display a viable gaming machine (for example, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1),
Specific display (e.g., hold the storage display, etc.) corresponding to the variable display specific display means for displaying (e.g., such as presentation control CPU120 for executing the processing of step S714),
Specific display change means for changing a display mode of a specific display (e.g., such as presentation control CPU120 for executing the processing of step S756),
Suggesting produce suggesting that specific display of the display mode is changed (for example, suggesting effect A like shown in FIG. 31) suggesting demonstration execution means for executing (e.g., such as presentation control CPU120 for executing the processing of step S843) And comprising
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects during one variable display (for example, refer to the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 20 and determine to execute a plurality of suggestion effects in parallel. Production control CPU 120, etc.)
The execution periods of multiple suggestion effects vary depending on the type,
If multiple suggested effect in one of the variable display is executed, depending on the combination of the suggestions effect executed execution time and, expectations for the player is different (e.g., as shown in FIG. 26, “The suggestion effect B + C” is more likely to be assigned to the specific effect pattern in which the display mode of the specific display changes to the special display mode than the “suggestion effect A + B”),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of suggestion effects may be executed in parallel, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating. In addition, the player can be focused on a combination of a plurality of suggestion effects.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Depending on the length of the period during which multiple suggestive effects are executed in parallel, the degree of expectation for the player varies (for example, the longer the parallel execution period is, the higher the degree of expectation).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, a player can be made to pay attention to the length of the period when several suggestion effects are performed in parallel.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects for one specific display (for example, as shown in FIGS. 33 (C) to 33 (F), the same reserved storage display is suggested). The two suggested productions will be executed)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since a plurality of suggestion effects are executed for one specific display, the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The suggestion effect executing means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects on one specific display and change the display mode of the specific display a plurality of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, the suggestion effects are parallel to each other). When executed, the display mode of the on-hold storage display is a specific effect pattern DF01-5 or the like that sequentially changes from a normal display mode to an intermediate display mode and a special display mode).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game when a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The degree of expectation for the player differs between when one suggestive effect is executed and when multiple suggestive effects are executed in parallel (for example, the suggestion effect is executed in parallel rather than being executed alone). Have higher expectations)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the suggestion effect is executed alone or in parallel.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Pending memory means for storing a pending store information about the variable display (e.g., such as the first Japanese view pending storage unit 151A and the second Japanese view pending storage unit 151B), further comprising,
The specific display means includes a hold display means for performing hold display in response to have been held stored stored in the hold memory means (e.g., start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5), variable display has started Variable display corresponding display means for displaying a variable display corresponding display corresponding to (for example, the changing special map display area 5A of the image display device 5),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved by displaying the hold display and the variable display corresponding display.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine concerning this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value for games counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a block diagram etc. which show structural examples, such as an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows a specific production execution decision table. It is a figure which shows a specific production execution mode determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode determination table referred to when the suggestion effect is performed once and the variable display result is lost. (B) is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode determination table referred to when a suggestion effect is performed once and the variable display result is a big hit. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode decision table referred to when the suggestion effect is executed twice and the variable display result is lost. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode decision table referred to when a suggestion effect is performed twice and the variable display result is a big hit. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode determination table referred in the case where suggestion effect is performed in parallel and a variable display result is a loss. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode determination table referred in the case where suggestion effect is performed in parallel and a variable display result is a loss. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode decision table referred to when the suggestion effect is performed in parallel and the variable display result is a big hit. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect mode decision table referred to when the suggestion effect is performed in parallel and the variable display result is a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process during specific production execution. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the specific effect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement including the production result at the time of performing the suggestion production independently. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen at the time of performing the suggestion effect independently or in parallel. It is a figure which shows the table etc. for determining the change of the display mode of the specific display in a modification. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the aspect of the suggestion effect in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  At the lower center of the display area of the image display device 5 (on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H), a changing special figure display area 5A is provided. In the changing special map display area 5A, an image corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start winning opening, during the execution of the special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, the floating special figure display area 5A is rounded. A blue image is displayed. In addition, during the execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start winning opening, a circular symbol is displayed in the changing symbol display area 5A. A red image is displayed. That is, with the establishment of the first or second start condition, the display removed from the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed shifted to the changing special figure display area 5A. By the display of the changing special symbol display area 5A, the player can grasp which of the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is running the special symbol game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. The second period (for example, the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state (for example, 0.1 seconds). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of executions of the round may be a second round number (eg, “2”) smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state. Good.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, any one of a plurality of types of pseudo-repetition chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, for example. The decorative symbols constituting the are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

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

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

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect includes a specific effect. The specific effect is a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the variable display result may be a “big hit”, and before the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display to be suggested is started, the special game is suspended. This is a notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold storage display based on information or the like. In particular, a specific effect that continuously predicts the possibility of the variable display result being a “big hit” over the variable display of decorative symbols that are executed multiple times in response to multiple special drawing games, Called.

  In this embodiment, at least one suggestion effect is executed as the specific effect, and the display part for displaying the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H so as to be specified is different from the display mode in the normal time. As a result of the change, the hold display notice for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in the variable display to be noticed is executed. Specifically, a hold display advance notice is executed to display the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H in a display mode different from the normal display mode at a predetermined timing. In this embodiment, a plurality of timings are provided for changing the display mode of the hold storage display from the normal display mode to the intermediate display mode or the special display mode.

  In addition to the display part in the start winning memory display area 5H, the specific effect may be executed also in the changing special figure display area 5A. In this embodiment, the on-hold storage display corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied is removed from the start winning storage display area 5H, and is shifted to and displayed on the changing special figure display area 5A. In the start winning storage display area 5H, when the hold storage display is performed in another display mode, when shifting to the changing special figure display area 5A, the display in the changing special figure display area 5A is also displayed. It may be changed. By doing in this way, even if it is a case where a specific production | presentation is performed in the stage where there are few reservation memory | storage numbers, the opportunity for a display mode to change to another display mode can be increased, and the interest of a game improves.

  Further, in this embodiment, when variable display is executed separately from such specific effects, the variable display result becomes “big hit” based on the variable display variation pattern and variable display result. A fluctuating notice effect is performed in which the possibility and the like are noticed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14), whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the occurrence of the start winning. No, it is determined which range of determination values the random number MR3 for determining the jackpot type and the variation pattern type falls within. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small jackpot” and a value for designating the big hit type are set. Control to send. Further, a value for designating a range of a determined value in which the random value MR3 as the determination result is included in the EXT data of the variation category command is set, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command, Based on the value set in the variation category command, the variation pattern type can be recognized when the random value MR3 for variation pattern type determination is included in the predetermined range of determination values.

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

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

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

  Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 may be included in at least one variation pattern type among a plurality of predetermined variation pattern types. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include, for example, a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on a mode of an effect operation executed during variable display of decorative symbols.

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

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

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as "big hit" and whether to control the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result It is a table that is referenced to determine.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. Assigned to the type of jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (a value in the range of “83” to “100”) is assigned to the jackpot type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state where it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest due to the extended game .

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

  In addition, the ROM 101 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a special figure display result, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern. A variation pattern determination table to be referred to is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

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

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

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

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

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

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, the presentation operation is executed in response to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period during which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending presentation is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, etc.) An effect control pattern may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area as shown in FIG. 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A 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 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to 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 opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command (first start slot prize designation command or second start slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command , And a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head of the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “6”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, when variable display of a new decorative design is started in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” Each command stored in the buffer number “1” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “6” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Is shifted to a region corresponding to “5”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B), the command corresponding to the buffer number “6” cannot be normally received, and an example in which the pending storage number notification command is missed is shown. Has been. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “6”. It remains.

  Whether or not to execute a specific effect based on the start winning commands (start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command and reserved memory number notification command) stored in the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize The specific effect pattern for execution is determined. At this time, if there are any missing or inconsistent commands at the time of starting winning prizes, the specific effects are not set until variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested). Limited. When a command at the time of start winning is received during a period in which the setting of the specific effect is restricted (during the restriction of the specific effect), the undetermined information corresponding to the case where the specific effect is not set at the reception timing Is set to “1” (or ON state). In the case of restricting the execution of the specific effects, the specific effects of all aspects may not be executed for the specific effects targeted for the reserved memory corresponding to the start winnings generated within the predetermined period, You may make it not perform the specific production | presentation of a one aspect.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, each buffer number (holding number) is stored with a “holding display mode” indicating the display mode of the hold storage display. When the value of the “hold display mode” is “0”, the normal display mode is selected, and when the value is “1”, the special display mode is selected. Further, “2” indicates that the normal display mode is not changed to the special display mode.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1”. (Step S203).

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

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S212 of FIG. 13 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are set to “big hit” or “small bonus” by special symbol normal processing. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the state or the small hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern type that abstractly categorizes the decorative symbol variable display mode, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable symbol variable display mode, and the like are determined. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). As a result, it is determined whether or not it is the random value MR1 determined to derive and display the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a predetermined display mode with super reach. Determine whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbols and decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special graphic display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” Prefetching that the variable display mode of the symbol becomes the predetermined display mode, and determining whether or not to execute the specific effect by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side based on the prefetch result. Can do.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. The game state is identified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, from the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, a variation pattern type determination threshold value for losing is set according to the presence or absence of time reduction control in the current gaming state specified by the process of step S401 (step S406). The variation pattern type determination threshold specifies a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and is determined to any of a plurality of types of variation categories set in advance according to the variation pattern type or the like. The determination value is set to determine whether or not. In this embodiment, at least when the variable display result is “losing”, a variable category (“non-reach”) that is a variable display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the presence / absence of time-saving control and the total number of reserved storages. "Common" fluctuation category), fluctuation categories (variation category of "Super-reach") that are variable display modes of "Super-reach" in common regardless of the presence or absence of short-time control and the total number of reserved storage, "Lose" "Fluctuation category (" other loss "fluctuation category). Then, it suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not such a variation category is determined based on the random value MR3.

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

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

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

  In addition, instead of setting a predetermined variation pattern type determination threshold by the processing in steps S406, S408, and S411, any one of the variation pattern type determination tables is set, and any variation pattern type is set as the variation category. It may be determined whether or not to be determined. Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category command according to the determination result in the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, even when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation category is a range of determination values including the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Judgment is made. On the other hand, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or “small hit”, the determination of the variation category may not be performed. In this case, a symbol designating command corresponding to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is transmitted, and the variation pattern type when the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is used. A variation category command that comprehensively indicates this may be transmitted.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14 is executed in step S212 after executing the process of step S211 in FIG. Thus, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 14 are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 13 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first start condition Or when the second start condition is satisfied, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory count notification command (first hold) Four commands called a storage count notification command or a second pending storage count notification command) are collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt as one set. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. In this embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). ). Therefore, in the special symbol normal process, when the execution condition of the special figure game using the first special figure and the execution condition of the special figure game using the second special figure are established (first special figure holding memory) In the case where the hold data is stored in the part 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B), control for preferentially establishing the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. On the other hand, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the winning order (both the winning order digestion) Say).

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

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

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

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “2” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 321). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S321, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value is set to a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not they match. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; Yes), the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read (step S322). , It is specified whether the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change", or "surprise change". At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “uncertain change” (step S323). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S323; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S324). For example, the CPU 103 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S323 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S323; Yes), after executing the process of step S324, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S325). . For example, the CPU 103 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100” or the like) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control. Set to the counter. If the big hit type is “Sudden”, depending on whether or not the short-time control was performed before the short-term open big hit state, whether or not the setting to start the short-time control is made different. Also good. In addition, when the big hit type is “probability change”, the initial setting of the time reduction count value is not performed, and both the probability change control and the time reduction control continue until the next special chart display result becomes “big hit”. It may be set to be performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S326), and then the big hit end processing is ended.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S75 shown in FIG. 16 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a specific effect determining process for determining the presence / absence of the specific effect and the effect mode (step S161). Here, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect determination process executed in step S161 of FIG. When the specific effect determining process shown in FIG. 18 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S701). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is at least any new received command among the commands at the time of starting winning (step S702). For example, it is received by checking whether or not at least one of the start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, or the reserved storage number notification command is newly stored in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. The presence or absence of a command can be determined. When it is determined that no command has been newly received (step S702; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect determining process.

  When it is determined that there is a reception command in the process of step S702 (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect is restricted so that the execution of the specific effect is restricted (step S703). . When it is determined in step S703 that the specific effect is not restricted (step S703; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks the order and content of the received command based on the occurrence of the start winning (step S704), and is normal. It is determined whether or not it has been successfully received (step S705). In the process of step S705, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, whether the received commands at the start winning prize are in order, whether all received without omissions, the contents of the symbol designation command and the variation category command match. Whether the contents of the start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory count notification command are consistent or not, and if any one of them is denied, the reception is not successful. What is necessary is just to judge. In addition, it is not limited to what determines that abnormality has occurred when any one is denied, and for example, it may be determined that abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  When it determines with having received normally in the process of step S705 (step S705; Yes), CPU120 for presentation control determines whether a gaming state is a low base state (step S706). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the gaming state is a low base state such as a normal state or a timeless probability change state based on the state of the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. In this embodiment, the specific effect is executed only when the gaming state is the low base state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the problem that the specific effect does not end within the variable display time being executed and extends to the next variable display during the short time control in which the variable display time is shortened compared to the normal state. be able to. Even if the gaming state is other than the low base state, the specific effect may be executed. In this case, the effect execution time may be adjusted so as to end within the variable display time during which the specific effect is being executed, or the specific effect may be set to be executed over the variable display of the decorative symbols executed a plurality of times.

  When it is determined that the gaming state is the low base state (step S706; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start opening winning. It is determined whether the command is a designated command (step S707). When it is determined that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S707; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the total reserved memory number (including the current winning prize) is 3 or more (step). S708). In this embodiment, when there is a winning at the first start winning opening and the total reserved memory number is 3 or more, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect. . It should be noted that the specific effect may be executed even when there is a winning at the second start winning opening. For example, in a high base state in which the frequency of winning at the second start winning opening is high, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the winning at the second starting winning opening. May be.

  When it is determined that the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more (step S708; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect and the execution timing when the specific effect is executed (step S709). . For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and sets a specific effect determination table prepared in advance as a use table for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect. In the specific effect determination table, a numerical value (compared to a random value for determining the specific effect type) according to the specified content of the variable category command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified, etc. The determination value) may be assigned to the determination result corresponding to the case where the specific effect is not executed or the determination result corresponding to the case where the specific effect is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the specific effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the specific effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the specific effect is executed.

  In the process of step S709, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect and the execution timing may be determined at the determination ratio set in the specific effect determination table shown in FIG. In the determination ratio setting example shown in FIG. 19, the presence / absence of a specific effect and the execution timing determination ratio are varied depending on the variation category. In this embodiment, there are two types of execution timings for the specific effect, “when the next change occurs” and “when the change occurs after 2 times”. “At the time of next change” is the timing when the change when the start winning that is the target of the specific effect occurs and the next change is executed, and the display mode is usually when the hold storage display is shifted by one. It changes from the aspect of this to another aspect. “At the time of variation after 2 times” is the timing when the variation when the start winning that is the target of the specific effect occurs and the variation after 2 times is executed, and when the hold storage display is shifted by two The display mode changes from the normal mode to another mode.

  As shown in FIG. 19, when the variation category is “common for super reach” or “small hit”, the ratio at which the specific effect is executed, compared with the case for “common for non-reach” or “other loses”. (The ratio determined as “executed”) is high, and when the fluctuation category is “big hit”, a specific effect is executed compared to “super reach common” or “small hit”. The ratio is higher. Moreover, the execution timing also differs depending on the variation category. By such setting, suggest the presence or absence of variable display results and super reach depending on when the display mode of the hold memory display has changed from the normal mode to other display modes and the display mode of the hold memory display has changed Can do. Furthermore, depending on the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect and the execution timing of the specific effect, the display mode of the specific display changes, the super reach effect is executed, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. The degree of expectation that an event advantageous to the player will occur (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “expectation”) differs. Here, “expectation” refers to the expectation that the variable display result will be “big hit”, the expectation that the specific display will change due to the suggestion effect, the expectation that the super reach effect will be executed, etc. It is used both in the case of including all the expectations for all the events advantageous to the player and in the case of only the expectation for some events advantageous for the player.

  In the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 19, the degree of expectation for the variable display result or the like is higher when the specific effect is executed than when the specific effect is not executed, and the execution timing of the specific effect is “when it fluctuates twice”. The determination ratio is assigned so that the case of “next change” is higher than the case of. On the other hand, the determination ratio may be assigned so that the execution timing of the specific effect is higher in the case of “after the second change” than in the case of “next change”.

  It should be noted that when the gaming state is a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, it may be limited not to execute the specific effect. Whether the game state is a big hit game state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether the value of the effect process flag is “6” or “7”. Further, whether or not the game state is a small hit game state can be determined, for example, in accordance with whether or not the value of the effect process flag is “4” or “5”.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is “executed” for executing the specific effect based on the determination made in the process of step S709 shown in FIG. 18 (step S710). When it determines with performing a specific production (step S710; Yes), CPU120 for production control determines the production aspect of a specific production (step S711).

  The effect control CPU 120 first determines the effect mode of the specific effect with reference to the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. In the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 20, depending on the variation category, the determination ratio of whether to execute the suggested effect alone as the specific effect or to concurrently execute the multiple suggested effects as the specific effect is different. Yes. In the case of single execution, the number of executions is divided into one or two, and different determination ratios are assigned to each.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the variation category is “other loses” or “small hit”, the suggestive effect is executed once more than in the case of “super reach common” or “big hit”. The ratio (the ratio determined as “single execution once”) is high. In addition, the ratio that the suggestion effect is executed twice (the ratio determined to be “single execution twice”) is almost the same ratio, except when the variation category is “small hit”. When the variation category is “small hit”, the suggestion effect is set not to be executed twice. Furthermore, when the variation category is “big hit”, the ratio of multiple suggested effects being executed in parallel (ratio determined as “parallel execution”) is greater than when “super-reach common” or “small hit” is selected. )Is high. In the specific effect execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 20, the determination ratio is such that the degree of expectation for the variable display result and the like increases in the order of “single execution once”, “single execution twice”, and “parallel execution”. Is assigned.

  After determining the execution mode of the specific performance using the specific performance execution mode determination table shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the suggested performance mode determination table shown in FIGS. To decide. FIG. 21 is a suggestion effect mode table to be referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined as “single execution once”. 22 and 23 are suggestion effect mode tables to be referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined as “single execution twice”. 24 to 27 are suggestion effect mode tables to be referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined as “parallel execution”. Each suggestive effect mode table is prepared depending on whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”.

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that three types of suggestion effects A, suggestion effects B, and suggestion effects C are prepared as suggestion effects that suggest the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit”. In addition, the specific display corresponding to the variable display including the hold storage display and the variable display compatible display is the normal display mode “round shape: ○”, the intermediate display mode “rhombus: ◇”, and the special display mode “star shape: ☆”. 3 types of display modes are prepared. If the display mode changes as the result of the suggestion effect, the specific display will be “Round → Diamond: ○ → ◇”, “Rhombus → Star: ◇ → ☆”, “Round → Star” :: → ”changes according to one of the three patterns.

  FIG. 21A shows a suggestion effect mode table referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined as “single execution once” and the variable display result is “lost”. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the suggestion effect mode table, “specific effect pattern”, “type of suggestion effect”, and “change in specific effect” are associated with each other, and “ "Decision rate (%)" is assigned. The suggestion effects are higher in the order of “suggest effect C”, “suggest effect B”, and “suggest effect A”. In addition, in each suggestion effect, the ratio of “no” that does not change the display mode of the specific display is high, and “Yes” that changes to the special display mode among “Yes” that the display mode of the specific display changes The ratio at which “◯ → ◇” that changes to the intermediate display mode is determined is higher than “”. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the suggestion effect mode determination table, for example, based on numerical data indicating a random value for suggestion effect mode determination extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 124 or the effect control counter setting unit 193 or the like. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine the effect mode (specific effect pattern) of the suggestion effect. In the suggestion effect mode table shown in FIG. 21, the determination ratio is assigned so that the degree of expectation for the change in the display mode of the variable display result or the specific display increases in the order of the suggestion effect A, the suggestion effect B, and the suggestion effect C. It has been.

  FIG. 21B shows a suggestion effect mode table that is referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be “single execution once” and the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 21B, in the suggestion effect mode table, “specific effect pattern”, “type of suggestion effect”, and “change in specific effect” are associated with each other. “Decision ratio (%)” different from the determination ratio allocated to the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in 21 (A) is allocated. In the suggestion effect, the ratio determined in the order of “suggest effect A”, “suggest effect B”, and “suggest effect C” increases. On the other hand, in each suggestion effect, the ratio at which “none” that does not change the display mode of the specific display is assigned lower than the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. Further, among “Yes” in which the display mode of the specific display changes, the ratio of “O → ☆” that changes to the final display mode is assigned high.

  FIG. 22 shows a suggestion effect mode table that is referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined as “single execution twice” and the variable display result is “lost”. As shown in FIG. 22, in the suggestion effect mode table, “specific effect pattern”, “type of suggestion effect”, and “change in specific effect” are associated, and “decision ratio ( %) ". Here, as shown in FIG. 22, FIG. 23, etc., in the “suggested effect type”, for example, “suggested effect AB” indicates that the suggested effect A and the suggested effect B are sequentially executed independently. ing. As shown in FIG. 22, in response to the variable display result being “losing”, the ratio of the suggestion effects AB (DC01-0 to 5) among the “types of suggestion effects” is the highest. It is high, and the ratio at which the suggestion effect BC (DC06-0 to 5) is determined is the lowest. Further, the ratio of “no change” of “change in specific display” is assigned lower in the specific effect patterns DC04 to 06 than in the specific effect patterns DC01 to DC03. Further, in the classification of the specific effect patterns DC01 to DC03, among the five change patterns included in the “present” of the “change in specific display”, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. The change pattern that does not change until the special display mode (star type: ☆) is assigned a higher decision ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “○ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. ing. On the other hand, in the classification of the specific effect patterns DC04 to DC06, among the five change patterns included in the “present” of the “change in specific display”, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. A change pattern that does not change until the special display mode is assigned a lower determination ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “◯ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. In the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 22, the expectation level for the variable display result, the change in the display mode of the specific display, and the like is indicated by the suggestion effects AB, BA, CA, CB, A-. Determination ratios are assigned so as to increase in the order of C and BC.

  Next, FIG. 23 shows a suggestion effect mode table that is referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be “single execution twice” and the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 23, “specific effect pattern”, “type of suggested effect”, and “change in specific effect” are associated with the suggestion effect mode table, and each of these associations is illustrated in FIG. 22. “Decision ratio (%)” different from the determination ratio set in the suggestion effect mode determination table is assigned. As shown in FIG. 23, the ratio of the suggested effects BC (DD06-0 to 5) being determined among the “types of suggested effects” corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit”. It is high, and the ratio at which the suggestion effect AB (DD01-0 to 5) is determined is the lowest. In addition, the ratio of “no change” in “change in specific display” is assigned lower in the specific effect patterns DD04 to 06 than in the specific effect patterns DD01 to 03. Further, in the classification of the specific performance patterns DD01 to DD03, among the five change patterns included in the “present” of “change in specific display”, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. The change pattern that does not change until the special display mode (star type: ☆) is assigned a higher decision ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “○ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. ing. On the other hand, in the classification of the specific effect patterns DC04 to DC06, among the five change patterns included in the “present” of the “change in specific display”, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. The change pattern that does not change until the special display mode is assigned a lower determination ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “◯ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”, and is shown in FIG. The difference between the two is larger than the determination ratio of the effect mode table. In the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, the expectation level for the variable display result, the change in the display mode of the specific display, and the like is the suggestion effect AB, BA, CA, CB, A-. Determination ratios are assigned so as to increase in the order of C and BC.

  As described above, in the suggestion effect mode tables shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, by assigning different determination ratios to each other, the specific effect suggests whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Can do. In addition, for example, although the determination ratio is set so that the degree of expectation is different between the suggestion effect AC and the suggestion effect CA, the degree of expectation is the same if the combination of the hint effects to be executed is the same You may set as follows.

  24 and 25 show a suggestion effect mode table that is referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined as “parallel execution” and the variable display result is “losing”. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the suggestion effect mode table, “specific effect pattern”, “type of suggestion effect”, “parallel execution period”, and “change in specific effect” are associated with each other. A different “decision ratio (%)” is assigned to each association. Here, as shown in FIG. 24 to FIG. 27, for example, in the “suggested effect type”, for example, “suggested effect A + B” is executed in the order of suggested effect A and suggested effect B, and both are executed in parallel. To have a period of time. In addition, the “parallel execution period” is classified by the length of the parallel execution period in which the two suggestion effects are executed in parallel, “short” indicates that the parallel execution period is short, and “long” indicates that the parallel execution period is Indicates long. As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in response to the variable display result being “losing”, “suggested effect A + B” (specific effect patterns DE01 to 02) is determined among the “suggested effect types”. The ratio at which “suggested effects B + C” (specific effect patterns DE11 to 12) are determined is low. Further, the ratio of “no change” of “change in specific display” is assigned to the specific effect patterns DE09 to 12 lower than the specific effect patterns DE01 to 04. Further, in the classification of the specific effect patterns DE01 to 04, among the five change patterns included in the “present” of “change in specific display”, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. The change pattern that does not change until the special display mode (star type: ☆) is assigned a higher decision ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “○ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. ing. On the other hand, among the five change patterns included in “present” of “change in specific display” in the category of specific effect patterns DE09 to DE12, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. A change pattern that does not change until the special display mode is assigned a lower determination ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “◯ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. In addition, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the expectation for the change in the display mode of the variable display result or the specific display is higher in the order of the suggestion effects A + B, B + A, C + A, C + B, A + C, and B + C. The determination ratio is allocated so that the “long” is higher than the “short” in the parallel execution period.

  26 and 27 show a suggestion effect mode table that is referred to when the execution mode of the suggestion effect is determined to be “parallel execution” and the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the suggestion effect mode table, “specific effect pattern”, “type of suggestion effect”, “parallel execution period”, and “change in specific effect” are associated with each other. A different “decision ratio (%)” is assigned to each association. As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in response to the variable display result being “big hit”, the ratio of the “suggested effect A + B” (specific effect patterns DF01 to 02) being determined is low. Among the “types of effects”, the ratio of “suggested effects B + C” (specific effect patterns DF11 to 12) is high. Further, the ratio of “no change” of “change in specific display” is assigned to the specific effect patterns DF09 to DF12 lower than the specific effect patterns DF01 to 04. Moreover, in the classification of the specific effect patterns DF01 to DF04, among the five change patterns included in the “present” of “change in specific display”, the display mode of the specific display is “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. The change pattern that does not change until the special display mode (star type: ☆) is assigned a higher decision ratio than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “○ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. ing. On the other hand, among the five change patterns included in “present” indicating that the specific display changes as “change in specific display” in the classification of the specific performance patterns DF09 to DF12, “○ → ◇, ◇ → ◇”. The change pattern in which the display mode of the specific display does not change to the special display mode in the final manner is lower than the change pattern that finally changes to the special display mode, such as “○ → ◇, ◇ → ☆”. Is assigned, and the difference between the two is larger than the determination ratio of the suggested effect mode table shown in FIGS. In the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, the expectation level for the variable display result, the change in the display mode of the specific display, and the like is higher in the order of the suggestion effects A + B, B + A, C + A, C + B, A + C, B + C. The determination ratio is allocated so that the “long” is higher than the “short” in the parallel execution period.

  In this manner, in the suggestion effect mode tables shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 and FIGS. 26 and 27, whether the specific display results in “variable display result” or “hit” by assigning different determination ratios to each other. Can be suggested.

  After finishing the process of step S711, the CPU 120 for effect control turns on the specific execution flag indicating that the specific effect is being executed (or the execution timing is after the next fluctuation time and waiting for execution). Set (step S712). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the execution timing determined in the process of step S709 as an initial value in the execution timing counter (step S713).

  Then, the production control CPU 120 updates the display portion corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the first special figure is newly reserved as the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H in the normal display mode. Control is performed (step S714). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the reserved storage display mode in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S715). The effect control CPU 120 sets the “hold display mode” of the buffer number (that is, the last buffer number in which the received command is stored) corresponding to the execution target of the specific effect to “1” or What is necessary is just to update to "2". After executing the process of step S715, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the specific effect determining process.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the specific effect is being restricted (step S703; Yes), if it is determined in step S706 that the base is not low (step S706; No), the first start in step S707 is performed. If it is determined that the command is not an oral winning designation command (step S707; No), if it is determined in step S708 that the total number of reserved memories is less than 3 (step S708; No), “no execution” is performed in the process of step S710. When it is determined that the current start position is one of the cases (step S710; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the latest start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is the first start opening. It is determined whether it is a winning designation command (step Flop S716).

  When it is determined in the process of step S716 that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S716; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses the first special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing control to update the display portion corresponding to the newly held figure game in the normal display mode (step S717), the specific effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S716 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S716; No), the effect control CPU 120 uses the second special figure as the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H. After performing the control to update the display portion corresponding to the newly reserved special game in the normal display mode (step S718), the specific effect determining process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S705 that the command at the start winning prize has not been received normally (step S705; No), the effect control CPU 120 does not respond to the latest command in the start win receiving command buffer 194A. Determination information is set (step S721). For example, if a storage area for undetermined information is provided for each buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and the undetermined information of the buffer number corresponding to the latest command is set to “1” (or ON state). Good.

  After executing the process of step S721, the CPU 120 for effect control displays predetermined display parts indicating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number as the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H, respectively. The display part corresponding to the newly held state is also changed (step S722). Even if the start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) cannot be received normally, the reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second Since the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified if the hold memory number notification command) can be normally received, the hold display can be updated in the normal display mode. Good. The abnormal display mode differs from the normal display mode or the notice display mode in that some or all of the display color, display shape, display character, etc. of the display area are different, causing a missed command at the start winning prize. It suffices to be able to notify that it is recognizable. In addition, while only the display part corresponding to newly reserved is set as the abnormal display form, the display forms in other display parts may not be changed.

  After performing the process of step S722, the CPU 120 for effect control performs, for example, the setting during the specific effect restriction such as setting the specific effect restriction flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like to the ON state. (Step S723), the specific effect determination process ends.

  In such a specific effect determination process, when it is determined in the process of step S705 that the command at the time of starting winning is not normally received, the process of step S710 is not executed, so that the specific effect is not executed. As a result, for example, the reserved memory number notification command as the reserved memory information that specifies that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can not be received normally. Sometimes, the execution of a specific effect can be restricted.

  In addition, when only the start opening prize designation command is missing, when only the reserved memory number notification command is missing, or when the starting entry prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command are not consistent, You may restrict | limit so that a specific effect may not be performed. That is, it is only necessary to be able to limit the execution of the specific effect when the reserved storage information that specifies whether the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased can be recognized. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, a part or all of the reserved memory information that specifies which of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number has increased, such as a start opening prize designation command or a reserved memory number notification command When the program is missed, the specific effect may not be executed until the execution of the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is completed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part or all of the determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variable category command that designates the determination result when the start winning occurs is recognized, the variable display corresponding to the reserved storage is finished. Until it does, you may restrict | limit so that a specific effect may not be performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect and the variable display result from being inconsistent and prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when a part of determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, even if the determination result can be recognized by other determination result information, a specific effect based on the determination result is not executed. You may restrict | limit. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  For example, when judgment results that can be recognized from a plurality of judgment result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command are not consistent, it is limited not to execute a specific effect based on a judgment result that can be recognized by any judgment result information. May be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being executed based on information with low credibility, and to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, when the high base state in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed, You may restrict | limit so that the specific effect based on generation | occurrence | production of the start prize (1st start prize) by the game ball having passed (entry) through 1 start prize opening may not be performed. When the high opening control is being performed, it is possible to continue to execute the special game using the second special figure that is preferentially executed by passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening. . Therefore, starting execution of the specific effect based on the hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure from before the end of the jackpot game state, and continuously executing the specific effect after the end of the jackpot game state, The variable display result can be continuously executed a large number of times while holding the hold data or the like in which the variable display result becomes “big hit”, and the variable display result can be obtained by executing the special figure game using the second special figure. Becomes a “hit” and is repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a possibility that the gambling of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is remarkably enhanced. Further, while recognizing that the variable display result is “big hit” in the special game using the first special figure, the player repeatedly passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening and makes the second special game. Depending on whether the special figure game using the figure is repeatedly executed or the special figure game using the first special figure is executed without passing (entering) the game ball to the second start winning opening, the variable display result is “ There is a possibility that the timing at which the game is set to “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state may be greatly changed depending on the skill of the player. Therefore, by limiting the execution of the specific effect based on the occurrence of the first start winning when in the high base state, the variable display result can be “big hit” corresponding to the special game using the first special figure. Therefore, the player can not recognize that there is a possibility, and can ensure sound gameability.

  In addition to this, for example, when a part or all of the reserved storage information such as the start opening prize specifying command and the reserved memory count notification command is missed in the high base state, the symbol specifying command, the variable category command, etc. Even if the determination result information is normally received, it may be limited not to execute the specific effect. This prevents the player from recognizing that the variable display result may be a “big hit” corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure. Can be secured.

  On the other hand, for example, when a part of reserved storage information such as a start opening prize designation command or a reserved memory number notification command is missed, at least a part of a specific effect (for example, a specific effect with the lowest reliability) is executed. May be allowed. Thereby, it is possible to execute the specific effect by using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the specific effect from excessively decreasing.

  In addition, for example, when a part of determination result information such as a symbol designation command or a variation category command is missed, it is permitted to execute at least a part of a specific effect (for example, a specific effect with the lowest reliability). Also good. Thereby, it is possible to execute the specific effect by using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the specific effect from excessively decreasing.

  Alternatively, for example, when determination results that can be recognized from a plurality of pieces of determination result information such as a symbol designation command and a variation category command do not match, at least a part of a specific effect (for example, a specific effect with the lowest reliability) is executed. You may allow that. Thereby, it is possible to execute the specific effect by using the command that can be normally received as much as possible, and it is possible to prevent the execution frequency of the specific effect from excessively decreasing.

  After executing the specific effect determination process in the process of step S161 shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect limit release setting process (step S612). In the specific effect restriction release setting process, when the specific effect is restricted so as not to execute the specific effect, the process for canceling the restriction based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the specific effect being executed are finished. In response, processing for enabling execution of a new specific effect is executed. For example, when the specific effect execution flag is in the ON state, the value of the remaining notice count counter is decremented by 1 each time the change starts, and the value of the remaining notice count counter becomes 0. The specific effect execution flag is reset to the off state.

  When the specific effect execution flag is on, the specific effect execution flag is turned off when the hold display mode is only “0” (normal display mode) in the reception command buffer 194A at the start winning prize. You may make it reset to a state. It should be noted that the timing for resetting the specific effect execution flag may be at the start of variation or at the end of variation. When the specific effect restriction flag is in the on state, the start winning command stored effectively corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. On the condition that all the orders and contents can be received correctly, the restriction that prevents the specific effect from being executed may be canceled by clearing the specific effect restriction flag, for example. When the specific production restriction flag is turned on, the number of reserved memories (the buffer number of the pending data for which the command could not be normally received) is set in the limit counter, and each time the fluctuation starts, the limit counter The specific effect restriction flag may be reset to the off state when the value is decremented by 1 and the value of the restriction counter reaches 0. In addition, when there is no more data whose undetermined information is “1” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the specific effect restriction flag may be reset to an off state. Note that the timing for resetting the specific effect restriction flag may be at the start of fluctuation or at the end of fluctuation.

  After the specific effect restriction release setting process is executed in the process of step S162 shown in FIG. 17, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following steps S170 to One of the processes in S177 is selected and executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 17 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S523).

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination (step S525). For example, the production control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left / right fixed symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number for determining the middle fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193, and stores predetermined data stored in the ROM 121 or the like in advance. By referring to the medium fixed symbol determination table, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, in the case where the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, By adding or subtracting a value (for example, “1”) to / from the symbol number of the medium finalized decorative symbol, the final decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in the process of step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the effect control CPU 120 has the special figure display result of “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Or, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined that “surprise” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), the production control CPU 120, for example, the final corresponding to the case of “surprise” or “small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of fixed decorative symbols that are to be stopped symbols is determined (step S527). The effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command. The combination of the fixed decorative symbols that will be the stop symbols is determined. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 and determines a predetermined chance index determined in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the table or the like, a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chances may be determined. In addition, when either the variation pattern PC1-4 or the variation pattern PC1-5 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes a process similar to step S525, for example, to reach What is necessary is just to determine the combination of the fixed decoration symbol used as the last stop symbol which comprises a combination.

  When it is determined in the process of step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the effect control CPU 120 has the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination. A combination of determined decorative symbols is determined (step S528). For example, the production control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random number for determining the jackpot determined symbol that is updated by a random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193, and then stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. The effect control CPU 120 determines that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit. It may be.

  As a specific example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols and forms a definite ornament big hit combination. What is necessary is just to decide on a design. When the jackpot type is “probability variation”, the production control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols and selects a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. What is necessary is just to determine to the definite design which comprises. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the CPU 120 for effect control is changing according to the presence / absence of execution of the changing notice effect and the effect mode of the changing notice effect when executed. A notice pattern is determined (step S529). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects and sets the changing notice determination table prepared in advance as the use table for determining the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern. In the floating notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the floating notice type according to the variable display result specified from the variable display result notification command, the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern designation command, etc. (Determined value) may be assigned to a determination result of “no execution” corresponding to the case where the changing notice effect is not executed, or a plurality of changing notice patterns when the changing notice effect is executed. . After that, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the changing notice determination table based on the numerical data indicating the changing random notice value extracted from the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, for example. Thus, the presence / absence of the changing notice effect and the changing notice pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S529, for example, whether the variable display result is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (reach)”, “big hit”, or “small hit”, whether there is a changing notice effect It is only necessary to change the determination rate of the changing notice pattern. By doing this, it is possible to notify and suggest that the variable display result will be a “hit” or reach depending on whether or not the advance notice is being executed and the pattern (direction). become.

  After executing the process of step S529, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the hold storage display to the special display mode when it is determined to execute the specific effect and is waiting for execution. A specific effect execution process including control such as the control is executed (step S530). FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect executing process executed in step S530 of FIG. When the specific effect execution process shown in FIG. 21 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the specific effect execution flag is in an on state, so that the specific effect is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S751). When it is determined that the specific effect execution flag is not on, that is, when it is determined that the specific effect is not being executed (step S751; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect execution process.

  When it is determined that the specific effect execution flag is on, that is, when it is determined that the specific effect is being executed (step S751; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step S752). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command.

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S752; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 advances the process to step S757. When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the gaming state may change after the big hit gaming state (for example, from the high probability state to the low probability state, from the low probability state to the high probability state). Depending on the change in the gaming state, the determination result at the time of winning the variable display that is the target of the specific effect may differ from the actual display result. Therefore, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S752; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 clears the specific effect executing flag to the OFF state and resets the execution timing counter to 0. Then, the execution of the specific effect that was waiting for execution is stopped (step S757). At this time, the “pending display mode” of the buffer number that is the target of execution of the specific effect in the start winning reception command buffer 194A may be updated to “0”. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect executing process.

  As described above, when the execution timing of the specific effect is determined after the next fluctuation and the variable display result is “big hit” when waiting for the execution of the specific effect (that is, it is determined to execute the specific effect). After that, when the “big hit” is interrupted until the specific effect is executed), the execution of the specific effect is stopped. By doing so, it is possible to prevent inconsistency between the production contents of the specific effect and the display result of the notice target due to the change in the gaming state due to the “big hit” interruption.

  In addition, when it is determined that the special figure display result does not become “big hit” (step S752; No), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the current variation is determined by determining whether or not the second variation start command is received. Is a fluctuation corresponding to the second special figure (step S753). When it is determined that the variation corresponds to the second special figure (step S753; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect executing process.

  As described above, when the execution timing of the specific effect is determined after the next fluctuation, and when waiting for the execution of the specific effect, when the fluctuation corresponds to the second special figure (that is, when the specific effect is executed) After the determination, the execution of the specific effect is performed without executing the specific effect (without subtracting 1 from the value of the timing counter) when the fluctuation corresponding to the second special figure is interrupted until the specific effect is executed. stand by. In this embodiment, since the fluctuation of the second special figure is executed with priority over the fluctuation of the first special figure, if the fluctuation of the second special figure continues, the fluctuation of the first special figure is suspended. It will be. In such a situation, the specific effect for the fluctuation of the first special figure is executed, and the second special figure is recognized while it is highly likely that the display result of the fluctuation that the player has put on hold will be a “big hit”. There is a risk that it will be possible to continue the special figure game. Therefore, after a decision is made to execute the specific effect, if the variation corresponding to the second special figure is interrupted until the specific effect is executed, such a situation can be obtained by waiting for the execution of the specific effect. Can be prevented and the euphoria can be suppressed. In addition, when the fluctuation | variation corresponding to the 2nd special figure whose display result of fluctuation | variation is a big hit interrupts, you may make it cancel execution of the specific production in standby. In addition, when the variation corresponding to the second special drawing is interrupted regardless of the variation display result, the execution of the specific effect during standby may be stopped.

  Note that when the start winning has occurred, when determining whether or not the specific effect is to be executed, if the hold data whose variable display result is “big hit” is already stored, the specific effect is not executed. May be. That is, when it is determined Yes in the process of step S709 in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the start winning reception command buffer 194A, and only the pending data of the variable category that can execute the specific effect. And when it is determined that the data is only the holding data of the variable category that can execute the specific effect (such as when the holding data whose changing category is “big hit” is not included), the processing after step S708 is performed. You may make it perform. Further, when there is only the pending data whose variation category is “non-reach common”, the processing after step S708 may be executed. In such a case, unless the variation corresponding to the second special drawing is interrupted, the variable display result will not be “big hit” while waiting for the execution of the specific effect, so the processing of step S753 is omitted. May be. Further, only when it is determined Yes in the process of step S753 (when the fluctuation corresponding to the second special figure is interrupted), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”. If the display result is “big hit”, the process of step S754 may be executed to wait for the execution of the specific effect.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation does not correspond to the second special figure (step S753; No), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the execution timing counter (step S754), and the execution timing counter becomes 0. It is determined whether or not (step S755). When it is determined that the execution timing counter is not 0 (step S755; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect executing process. When it is determined that the execution timing counter has become 0 (step S755; Yes), the display mode of the corresponding specific display (the “hold display mode” in the start command reception command buffer 194A is “2”) is changed. Control is performed (step S756). At this time, the “hold display mode” in the start winning reception command buffer 194A may be updated to “1”. Thereafter, the specific effect executing process is terminated.

  By executing the process during execution of the specific effect as described above, it is possible to execute the specific effect that changes the display mode of the specific display at a predetermined execution timing. Further, when a predetermined stop condition (“big hit” or interruption of fluctuation of the second special figure) is established, a specific effect scheduled to be executed can be put on standby.

  In addition, when the suggestion effect that changes the display mode of the specific display has already been executed, the execution of the suggestion effect may be stopped when the special figure display result is “big hit”. For example, if it is determined Yes in the process of step S752, and the special figure display result is “big hit”, the specific display in which the display mode is changed is usually displayed during the big hit gaming state or after the big hit gaming state ends. Control to return to the display mode may be executed. In this way, by suspending the execution of the specific effect, it becomes a high base state after the big hit gaming state, while recognizing that there is a high possibility that the display result of the fluctuation that the player is put on hold will be a "big hit" It is possible to prevent a situation in which the special figure game of the second special figure is continued, and to suppress gambling.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, after performing the specific execution process as described above in step S530, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S531). As an example, in the process of step S531, settings for executing an effect different from the specific effect may be performed. As such an effect, for example, a predetermined sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R at a predetermined timing when variable display is started or during execution. Among the effects of the various modes and the effects of the mode in which the flash lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines, the variable display result is “big hit” An effect of a one-shot notification mode that immediately notifies (determinedly notify) that it will be performed may be executed. Alternatively, as such an effect, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed.

  As another example, in the process of step S531, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, for example, a setting may be made to execute a predetermined aspect for liveliness. . More specifically, it is only necessary to be able to execute an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines or an effect in which a predetermined effect image to be a mini character is displayed.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S532). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control selects, for example, one of a plurality of special-figure effect display control patterns at the time of variation corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a use pattern. . Further, for example, when a setting for executing a character notice is made, a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the setting may be selected.

  After executing the process of step S532, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, sets the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Set (step S533). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (step S534). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the special figure variation effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in the process of step S532 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Thus, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5. After that, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S535), and ends the variable display start setting process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 17 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step). S541). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction), and when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  When it is determined in step S541 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S541; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect (step S541). S542). For example, the advance notice period may be determined in advance for each changing notice pattern selected in step S529 of FIG. If it is determined in step S542 that it is the notice effect period (step S542; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the notice effect (step S543).

  The effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, effect control execution data (for example, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data) read from the notice effect control pattern corresponding to each changing notice pattern. In response to this, various commands are created and displayed in order to perform predetermined presentation operations including some or all of the production image display, sound effect output, lamp lighting, and production model operation. It may be transmitted to the unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like.

  When it is determined in step S542 that it is not the notice effect period (step S542; No), or after executing the process of step S543, the effect control CPU 120 is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. Is determined (step S544). The reach effect period may be determined in advance in the reach effect control pattern selected corresponding to the predetermined reach effect. When it is determined that it is the reach effect period (step S544; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing the reach effect (step S545).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the reach effect period (step S544; No), or after executing the process of step S545, the effect control CPU 120, for example, sets in the special-fluctuation effect effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern. Based on the above, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S546), the production process during variable display is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S541 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S541; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S547). At this time, when it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S547; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the variable display effect processing and stands by. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When it is determined in step S547 that a symbol confirmation command has been received (step S547; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits, for example, a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined symbol) that is the display result in the variable symbol display (step S548). Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined time as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S549). Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S550), and ends the effect processing during variable display.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33, the execution timing of the specific effect and the specific effect operation will be described. FIG. 31A is a timing chart showing an effect mode when a plurality of suggested effects are executed individually. First, when variable display of decorative symbols is started at the timing TS shown in FIG. 31 (A), decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5B in the display screen of the image display device 5 are displayed as shown in FIG. In 5R, variable display of decorative symbols begins. At this time, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), three reserved storage displays (all normal display modes (round)) are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H on the lower left side of the display area of the image display device 5. It is displayed. In addition, the variable special display display area 5A corresponding to the currently executed variable display is displayed in the changing special figure display area 5A in the lower center portion of the display area of the image display device 5 (right side of the start winning memory display area 5H). It is displayed.

  When a start winning is generated during the variable display, the main board 11 determines the variable display result and the variation category by executing the winning random number determination process of FIG. Then, a start opening prize designation command or a variable category command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the specific effect determining process in FIG. 18 is executed on the effect control board 12 side. Based on the determination result, whether or not to execute the specific effect is determined.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the suggestive effect A is started at a timing T1 shown in FIG. When the suggestive effect A is started, a character image A151 is displayed on the upper left side of the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The suggestion effect A changes the display mode of the reserved memory display by executing a display effect in which the laser emitted from the laser gun held by the character image A151 acts on the reserved memory display that is the target of the notice (or Unchangeable).

  When a predetermined period (suggested effect execution period) has elapsed after the suggestive effect A has started, the suggested effect A ends at timing T2 shown in FIG. At the same time, the effect result of the suggestion effect A is displayed. That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect A has changed. For example, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, when the specific effect pattern of the specific effect for executing the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect B to be described later is DD01-3, as shown in FIG. The reserved storage display that was the suggestion target of the suggestion effect A changes from the normal display mode (round shape: ○) to the special display mode (star shape: ☆). Further, for example, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, when the specific effect pattern of the suggestion effect A is any of DD01-0, DD01-2, or DD01-4, it is shown in FIG. As described above, the reserved storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect A remains the normal display mode (round shape: ◯). In this way, by executing a specific effect that changes the hold memory display to the special display mode (star shape: ☆), when the variable display corresponding to the hold memory display that has become the special display mode is executed, the player Expects the variable display result to be a "big hit". In this embodiment, the suggestion effect execution period is the same for all suggestion effects, and is shorter than the variable display time (fluctuation time), for example, about 2 seconds. The suggestion effect execution period may be varied depending on the type of suggestion effect. For example, the suggestion effect execution period may be set to 1.5 seconds for the suggestion effect A, 2 seconds for the suggestion effect B, 2.5 seconds for the suggestion effect C, and the like. Moreover, you may enable it to change suitably the suggestion effect execution period of the suggestion effect to perform according to variable display time (fluctuation time).

  After the suggestion effect A is finished, the suggestion effect B is started at a timing T3 shown in FIG. When the suggestive effect B is started, as shown in FIG. 33A, the character image B152 is displayed at the center of the display area of the image display device 5 (above the changing special map display area 5A). The The suggestion effect B is performed by executing a display effect in which the character image B152 swings the sword held by itself and slashes to the reserved storage display that is the subject of the notice, and the flash generated thereby acts on the hold display. The display mode of the hold storage display is changed (or unchanged).

  When a predetermined period (suggesting effect execution period) has elapsed after the suggestion effect B has started, the suggestion effect B ends at timing T4 shown in FIG. At the same time, the effect result of the suggestion effect B is displayed. That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect B has changed. For example, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, when the specific effect pattern of the specific effect including the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect B is any of DD01-2, DD01-3, or DD01-4, the suggestion effect The on-hold storage display that was suggested by B changes to another display mode. Further, for example, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 23, when the specific effect pattern of the suggestion effect B is any of DD01-0, DD01-1, or DD01-3, The display mode of the hold storage display that has been present does not change.

  After the suggestion effect B is finished, at the timing TE shown in FIG. 31A, the variable display of the decorative symbols is stopped, and the variable display result is derived and displayed. If the specific effect pattern of the specific effect executed during the variable display is one of the sections of DD01 shown in FIG. 23, it is set in the suggested effect mode determination table that is referred to when the variable display result is a big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the stop symbol derived and displayed by the variable display executed next time is a jackpot symbol (for example, a combination of symbols in which the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31 (B), a case where a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel and the parallel execution time is short will be described. After variable display is started at the timing TS shown in FIG. 31B, the specific effect A is started at the timing T1. When the specific effect A is started, as shown in FIG. 32A, the character image A151 is displayed on the upper left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and the laser emitted from the laser gun acts on the hold display. Such display effects are executed.

  After the suggestion effect A is started, as shown in FIG. 31B, the suggestion effect C is started at a timing T5 before the suggestion effect time of the suggestion effect A elapses. When the suggestion effect C is started, a character image C153 is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 together with the display of the character image A151 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the parallel execution period of the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C is started. The suggestion effect C is obtained by holding a stick held by the character image C153 over the hold display to be notified, absorbing light from the hold display, and executing a display effect that acts on the hold display. The display mode is changed (or unchanged). As shown in FIG. 33 (D), it is assumed that the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C are executed using the same reserved storage display as the subject of the notice. FIG. 33B shows a display screen of the image display device 5 when the suggestion effect C is executed alone.

  After the suggestion effect C is started, with the progress of the suggestion effect execution period of the suggestion effect A, the suggestion effect A ends at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 31B, and at the same time, the effect result of the suggestion effect A is displayed. The That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect A has changed. Simultaneously with the end of the suggestion effect A, the parallel execution period of the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C ends. As shown in FIG. 31B, the interval between the timing T5 and the timing T2 is short, and the ratio of the parallel execution periods in which the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C are executed in parallel to each suggestion execution period is low. I understand.

  Thereafter, with the progress of the suggestion effect execution period of the suggestion effect C, the suggestion effect C ends at the timing T6 shown in FIG. 31 (B), and at the same time, the effect result of the suggestion effect C is displayed. That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect C has changed.

  After completion of the suggestion effect C, the variable display of the decorative symbols is stopped and the variable display result is derived and displayed at the timing TE shown in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 31C, a case where a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel and the parallel execution time is long will be described. After the variable display is started at the timing TS shown in FIG. 32C, the specific effect A is started at the timing T1. When the specific effect A is started, as shown in FIG. 32A, the character image A151 is displayed on the upper left side of the display area of the image display device 5, and the laser emitted from the laser gun acts on the hold display. Such display effects are executed.

  After the suggestion effect A is started, the suggestion effect C is started at a timing T7 shown in FIG. Here, it is assumed that the timing T7 illustrated in FIG. 31C is relatively earlier than the timing T5 illustrated in FIG. When the suggestion effect C is started, a character image C153 is displayed on the upper right side of the display area of the image display device 5 together with the display of the character image A151 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the parallel execution period of the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C is started. The suggestion effect C is obtained by holding a stick held by the character image C153 over the hold display to be notified, absorbing light from the hold display, and executing a display effect that acts on the hold display. The display mode is changed (or unchanged).

  After the suggestion effect C is started, the suggestion effect A ends at the timing T2 shown in FIG. 31C as the suggestion effect execution period of the suggestion effect A ends, and at the same time, the effect result of the suggestion effect A is displayed. The That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect A has changed. Simultaneously with the end of the suggestion effect A, the parallel execution period of the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C ends. As shown in FIG. 31C, the interval between the timing T7 and the timing T2 is long, and the parallel execution period in which the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect C are executed in parallel accounts for a high proportion of each suggestion effect execution period. I understand that.

  Thereafter, with the progress of the suggestion effect execution period of the suggestion effect C, the suggestion effect C ends at the timing T8 shown in FIG. 31C, and at the same time, the effect result of the suggestion effect C is displayed. That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold storage display that is the suggestion target of the suggestion effect C has changed.

  After completion of the suggestion effect C, the variable display of decorative symbols is stopped and the variable display result is derived and displayed at the timing TE shown in FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 33 (C) to 33 (F), a plurality of character images are displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 at the same time. It affects the period. The longer the period during which multiple character images are displayed at the same time, the higher the expectation that the display mode of the hold display will change, and the higher the expectation for super reach production and jackpots. Interest can be improved.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of suggested effects suggesting that the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the variable display such as the hold storage display is changed in parallel. The player has different expectations according to the length of the period to be executed in parallel. Thereby, a some suggestion production may be performed in parallel and it can prevent that the interest of a game falls. Further, the player can be made to pay attention to the length of the period during which a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of suggestion effects can be executed for the same on-hold storage display or the like. Thereby, since several suggestion effects are performed with respect to one hold memory display etc., the interest of a game improves.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of suggestion effects can be executed on the same reserved storage display or the like, and the display mode of the reserved storage display can be changed a plurality of times. Thereby, the interest of the game when a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel is improved.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a suggestion effect is executed independently and when a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel, a super reach effect, a big hit game state, etc. Different expectations. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the suggestion effect is executed alone or in parallel.

  Moreover, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, when a plurality of suggestion effects are executed in parallel, the expectation for the super reach effect, the big hit game state, and the like depending on the combination of the suggestion effects to be executed Different degrees. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the combination of a some suggestion production.

  In the above embodiment, with reference to the various tables shown in FIG. 19 to FIG. 27, the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect, the execution timing, the effect mode, and the like are determined, but FIG. 34 and FIG. FIG. In the above embodiment, first, with reference to the specific effect execution determination table shown in FIG. Subsequently, with reference to the specific effect execution mode table shown in FIG. 20, it was determined whether the suggestion effect was to be executed alone (including the number of executions) or to be executed in parallel. Furthermore, with reference to the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIGS. 21 to 27, the effect mode of the suggestion effect was determined.

  On the other hand, in the modification, with reference to the specific display mode change determination table shown in FIG. 34A, first, the display mode of the hold storage display is determined. That is, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the specific display including the hold storage display and the variable display corresponding display that is the subject of advance notice, and in the case of changing the display mode. As shown in FIG. 34 (A), whether or not to change the display mode such as the hold storage display according to the change category, and what display mode to change the hold storage display or the like is determined. It is different. Here, before determining the effect result of the suggestion effect, whether or not to execute the specific effect may be determined in advance according to a variation pattern, a variable display result, or the like. That is, only when it is determined to execute the specific effect, the effect result of the suggested effect may be determined.

  After determining the effect result of the suggestion effect, the execution timing of the specific effect is determined with reference to the specific effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 (B), the execution timing of the specific effect is prepared in two types, “when changed twice” and “when changed next time”, as in the above-described embodiment, and each has a different determination ratio. Is assigned.

  After determining the execution timing of the specific performance, the presence / absence of execution of the suggested performance and the type of the suggested performance to be performed are determined with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 35, in the modification, as the types of suggestion effects to be executed as specific effects, the suggestion effects A, the suggestion effects B, and the suggestion effects C are individually executed, the suggestion effects A + B, the suggestion effects B + A, and the suggestion effects, respectively. Nine types of parallel execution of C + A, suggestion effect C + B, suggestion effect A + C, and suggestion effect B + C (each including parallel execution time lengths) are prepared, and the determination ratio determined according to the variation category Is assigned. In addition, when “with change” shown in the specific display mode change determination table of FIG. 34A is determined and it is determined not to execute the suggestive effect, the display mode is changed at the timing of shifting the hold storage display. Change it. In addition, the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H may be displayed in an intermediate display mode or a special display mode instead of the normal display mode at the time of starting winning.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the variation category is “big hit”, the type of the suggestive effect is determined to be parallel execution rather than single execution than other variation categories such as “super reach common” and “small hit”. The rate that is done is high. In addition, when the variation category is “other loses”, the type of suggestion effect is determined only for single execution, and is not determined for parallel execution. Furthermore, when the variation category is “common for super reach”, the parallel execution time with a longer parallel execution time is determined to be higher than the parallel execution with a shorter parallel execution time. In this way, different determination ratios are assigned depending on the variation category.

  As described above, even when the effect mode of the suggestion effect is determined, when the execution timing and the effect mode of the specific effect are determined, the order of the determination is not unique and can be changed as appropriate. For example, as shown in the above modification, after determining how to change the shape of the hold storage display, etc., the suggestion effect may be determined, or conversely, the suggestion effect It may be determined how to change the hold storage display after the mode is determined. In addition, the presence / absence of execution of the suggestion effect, the execution timing, and the effect mode may be determined not only individually but also collectively. Further, by making the determination ratio assigned in each table a numerical value that takes into account the characteristics of the variation category, etc., it is possible to maintain the consistency of the contents of the effects and increase the reliability of the effects.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the determination items such as the presence / absence of execution of the specific effect and the execution timing are mainly determined according to the variation category, but the elements used as the determination factor are not limited thereto. For example, in the modification, when the type of the suggested effect shown in FIG. 35 is determined, a different determination ratio is set in advance for the type of the suggested effect depending on whether or not the display mode of the specific display shown in FIG. The type of suggestion effect may be determined by lottery based on the allocation and the allocated determination ratio.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the specific effect changed the display mode of the hold | maintenance memory | storage display displayed on the start winning memory | storage display area 5H of the image display apparatus 5. FIG. However, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display displayed in the changing special map display area 5A may be changed. In this case, only the display corresponding to the variable display may be a target for changing the display mode, and both the hold storage display and the display for variable display may be the target for changing the display mode. In addition, the display mode of the hold storage display and the variable display compatible display is not limited to a mark image such as a round shape, a rhombus shape, or a star shape, but “small”, “medium”, “large” reminiscent of the degree of expectation. Or a character image or the like.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the specific display which is the object which changes a display mode based on the prefetching result was demonstrated to the example of the pending | holding memory display displayed on the start winning memory | storage display area 5H. However, the specific display is not limited to the hold storage display or the specific display corresponding display, but may be other display that is displayed in association with the variable display and can indicate the degree of expectation by changing the display mode.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown to FIG.31 (B) and (C) and FIG.33 (C)-(F), several suggestion effects are performed in parallel for the same hold memory display as a notice object. An example to be described. However, a plurality of suggestive effects with different hold displays as the subject of advance notice may be executed in parallel. Even in this case, the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIGS. 24 to 27 can indicate different expectations depending on the combination of the suggestion effects executed in parallel or the length of the parallel execution time. A determination table to which different determination ratios are assigned may be prepared in advance.

  In the above embodiment, only when the total number of reserved memories is 3 or more, the process of step S708 in FIG. 18 is executed to determine whether or not to execute the specific effect. Even when the number of reserved memories is less than 3, the specific effect may be executable. In this case, when the execution timing is determined in step S708, the execution timing corresponding to the current number of reserved memories may be determined. For example, when the total number of reserved memories is 2 or more, it may be determined whether to execute the specific effect. In this case, the execution timing may be set only at “next time of change”. In addition, in the variable display that is being executed when the start winning is generated, if the time for executing the specific effect is sufficient, the specific effect may be executed even if the total number of reserved memories is one.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, suppose that the suggestion effect performed independently in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown to FIG. 22 and 23 was a combination of different suggestion effects. However, the same suggestion effect, for example, the suggestion effect A, may be executed twice. Further, in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the second suggestion effect is executed even when the specific display changes to the special display mode (star shape) at the end of the first suggestion effect. I did it. However, when the specific display changes to the special display mode (star shape) as the effect result of the first suggestion effect, it may be controlled not to execute the second suggestion effect. By suppressing the execution of the suggestion effect for the specific display that has already been changed to the special display mode (star shape), it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it was decided that the suggestion effect performed in parallel in the suggestion effect mode determination table shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27 is a combination of different suggestion effects. However, the same suggestion effect, for example, the suggestion effect A, may be executed in parallel. In this case, by providing two types of strong patterns and weak patterns of the suggestion effect A, a difference may be generated even in the combination of the suggestion effects A. The strong pattern and the weak pattern may be distinguished by, for example, changing the color scheme of the character image A151 shown in FIG. Further, even when different suggestion effects are executed in parallel, combinations of suggestion effects can be increased by combining strong patterns and weak patterns.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32, by performing a display effect in which the laser emitted from the laser gun held by the character image A151 acts on the hold storage display that is a notice target, The display mode of the memory display was changed (or unchanged). However, the effect of changing the display mode of the on-hold storage display is not limited to that directly acting on the on-hold storage display. Depending on the display of the background image to be associated, the reserved storage display may be changed to “star”.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when performing several suggestion effects, with reference to each table shown in FIGS. 19-27, the execution timing, the effect aspect, etc. were determined collectively. However, you may make it determine an execution timing and an effect mode separately for every suggestion effect to perform. Moreover, after execution of one suggestion effect is determined, it may be possible to determine to newly execute another suggestion effect.

  In the above embodiment, the degree of expectation is set mainly by assigning different determination ratios to the determination items according to the variation category. However, the degree of expectation is not limited to that set in the above embodiment, and an irregular expectation may be newly set. For example, an unusual setting may be made such that a combination of a weak pattern and a weak pattern has the highest expectation and a combination of a strong pattern and a strong pattern has the lowest expectation.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the specific effect determination process shown in FIG. 18, the presence / absence of the specific effect and the execution timing are determined at the time of starting winning (see steps S701, 705, S709, etc.). However, not at the time of starting winning, but in step S529 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 29, the presence / absence of a specific effect may be determined together with the presence / absence of a changing notice effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it is determined in step S752 of the specific effect execution process shown in FIG. 29 whether the special figure display result is a big hit. This is because when the special figure display result is a big hit, the gaming state may change after the big hit gaming state (for example, from the high probability state to the low probability state, from the low probability state to the high probability state). Sure state). However, the processing in step S752 can be deleted. In this case, the processing of step S757 may be executed during the jackpot gaming state (during ending, etc.), the specific effect execution flag may be cleared to the off state, and the execution timing counter may be reset to 0.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display of the second special figure is interrupted while waiting for the execution of the specific effect (Yes in step S754 shown in FIG. 29), the execution of the specific effect is stopped. However, if the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the execution of the specific effect may not be stopped. In this case, the execution timing of the specific effect may be shifted by one change corresponding to the change in the second special figure.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub-side) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) is so-called in the case where the first command is not reached, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. A command (for example, a previous variation pattern designation command) indicating the variation time and variation mode (for example, the previous variation pattern) is transmitted before the second stop, and the second command indicates the type of reach and the presence / absence of a lottery effect. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern designation command) indicating a variation time or a variation mode (for example, a post-variation pattern) after reaching reach (after the so-called second stop if not reach) is transmitted. It may be.

  In this case, the effect control board may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. Note that the main board may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control board. 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 is transmitted). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by 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.

  Special drawing extracted based on occurrence of start prize instead of or together with restricting execution of specific effect when command for holding stored number notification as holding stored information could not be received normally When it is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the jackpot controlled based on the display result in the variable display that is the target of the determination You may restrict execution of the specific production based on the start prize which occurred within the period until the gaming state is finished. As a result, when a specific effect is executed based on the result of determining the variable display result or the variable category according to the game state when the start prize is generated, while maintaining the consistency of the effect contents, Can be improved.

  Further, in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 14, determination is performed using the special figure display result determination table data selected in the process of step S402. As described above, as the big hit determination data indicating the big hit determination range used for determining whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, a predetermined number when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (high probability state). Data for the normal determination including the jackpot determination value and special determination data including a larger number of jackpot determination values than the predetermined number when the game state is in a probabilistic state, and when the start winning occurs When the gaming state is not the probability variation state, the variable display result is determined using the normal determination data. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the start winning is generated is the probability variation state, the variable display result is obtained using the special determination data. judge. Here, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the variable display result is determined as “big hit” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning prize. And determining that the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” using the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and that it is determined that the probability change control is not performed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, The execution of the specific effect based on the start winning that occurred within the period until the probability variation control ends based on the display result in the variable display that is the object of the determination may be limited. As a result, a specific effect based on the determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” using the special determination data corresponding to the probability variation state, even though the probability variation control is terminated. Can be prevented, and the consistency of the production contents can be maintained.

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

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

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

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are, for example, a plurality of types of identification information, and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a variable display for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each of which can be identified The display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.) is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and according to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, RB winning etc.) can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software for performing a predetermined process, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above-described embodiments and modifications is provided. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which may have.

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

  As a notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, the specific effect in the above embodiment may be included.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device and the sound output operation in the speaker for executing a predetermined effect such as a notice effect as a “background notice” Various effect operations including lighting operations in game effect lamps and decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine, for example. However, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a 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. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display controller 151 ... Character image A
152 ... Character image B
153: Character image C

Claims (2)

A viable gaming machine the variable display,
And the specific display means for displaying a particular display corresponding to the variable display,
A specific display change means for changing the display mode of the specific display,
With a suggested directing execution means for executing an indication effect suggests that specific display of the display mode is changed, the,
The suggestion effect execution means can execute a plurality of suggestion effects during one variable display ,
The execution periods of multiple suggestion effects vary depending on the type,
If multiple suggested effect in one of the variable display is executed, depending on the combination of the suggestions effect to be executed and the execution period, expectations for the player is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that. Pending memory means for storing a pending store information about the variable display, further comprising,
The specific display means includes a hold display unit which performs hold display in response to pending memory, a variable display corresponding display means for displaying the variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display has started, and
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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