JP6231753B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is related to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player operates the start lever. Thus, there is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by the variable display device, and can give a predetermined game value based on the derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) This is a concept that includes a part or all of the control to the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  As such a gaming machine, it is possible to store a plurality of types of items used at the time of a specific reach effect, and execute effects according to the item selected by the player from the stored items at the time of a specific reach effect. There is (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-55341 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, once an item is stored, the aspect of the item does not change until it is used. Therefore, if the use timing is lost, attention to the item is lost, and the gaming interest is reduced. There is a risk of causing.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine 500) that can give a plurality of types of advantageous values that are advantageous to the player,
Specific information storage means (for example, an item storage area) that stores any of a plurality of types of specific information when the specific condition is satisfied;
Character display means for displaying a plurality of types of characters corresponding to the specific information stored in the specific information storage means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes the process of step S908);
Specific information updating means for updating the specific information to different types of specific information based on the elapse of a predetermined period since the specific information was stored in the specific information storage means (for example, for effect control for executing the process of step S570) CPU 101, etc.)
Character update that updates and displays the character corresponding to the specific information displayed by the character display means on the character corresponding to the updated specific information based on the specific information updated by the specific information update means Display means (for example, an effect control CPU 101 that executes the process of step S570);
It is an effect corresponding to the specific information stored in the specific information storage means, and an suggestive effect suggesting whether the advantageous value is given can be executed , and is related to the character displayed by the character display means It is possible to display a predetermined image to be displayed, and to display that the suggested image is executed by displaying the predetermined image, and that different types of advantageous value are given according to the type of character displayed by the character display means. Notification production execution means for performing ,
The update of the specific information in the specific information update means includes erasing the specific information stored in the specific information storage means,
The update display of the character in the character update display means includes erasing the character corresponding to the specific information displayed by the character display means in response to the suggestion effect being executed ,
It is characterized by that .

  According to such a configuration, there is a case where the character is changed to a different type from when the predetermined character is displayed to when the suggestion effect is executed, so whether or not the displayed character is changed. It is possible to attract the attention of the player and prevent a decrease in the gaming interest. Further, even if the use timing of the character before the change is lost, the use timing of the character after the change may be reached, so that attention to the character can be gathered, and a decrease in the game entertainment can be prevented.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The character effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a different time according to the type of the specific information (for example, an item effect is executed according to the use timing shown in FIG. 25).
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  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect is executed at different timings according to the type of the specific information, variations in the execution timing of the suggestion effect increase, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The character effect execution means executes different suggestion effects depending on the type of the specific information (for example, executes an item effect according to the effect contents shown in FIG. 25),
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  According to such a configuration, since different types of suggestion effects are executed according to the type of specific information, the variation of the effects can be increased and the game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific information storage means can store a plurality of specific information at the same time (for example, a plurality of item information can be stored in the item storage area at the same time),
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  According to such a configuration, since a plurality of pieces of specific information are stored, the execution opportunity of the suggestion effect increases, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Period notification means (for example, an item count value is displayed as a meter, and the meter is displayed every time variable display is performed). And a production control CPU 101).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to specify the period during which the character changes, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Specific information stored in the specific information storage means and specific information erasure means for erasing the character corresponding to the specific information displayed on the display device (for example, effect control for performing item erasure processing in step S570) CPU 101, etc.)
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  According to such a configuration, since the character may be deleted, attention to the displayed character can be gathered.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The character display means can display a plurality of characters,
When a specific information other than the specific information corresponding to the suggestion effect executed by the character effect execution means is stored in the specific information storage means, a privilege granting means (for example, mobile phone) that is given as a privilege different from the advantageous value A CPU 101 for effect control that displays a two-dimensional code readable by the terminal as privilege data)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the motivation of a player who wants to acquire a plurality of characters, and to improve the gaming interest.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the form in which a game ball wins a 2nd start winning opening when the variable winning ball apparatus is controlled by the open state. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit configuration of an effect control board, a lamp driver board and an audio output board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. 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 figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance specific area | region and a special figure reservation memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a 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 flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of determination processes, such as a hold display advance notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display advance notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display advance notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an item provision determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an item kind determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an item effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an item use setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an item table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an item change table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the process during a big hit effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in an ending effect process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an item provision determination table and an item kind determination table. It is a figure which shows the example in which a possession item is displayed by another image display apparatus. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification. It is a front view of the slot machine to which this invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which are mounted in a slot machine.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

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

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

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

  Both the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

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

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d for displaying a fourth symbol after the effect symbol, a special symbol described later, and a normal symbol. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol described later, There is provided a fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect content including the change display of the effect symbol disappears from the screen for a moment. There are a variety of effects such as effects being performed and effects in which movable objects shield all or part of the screen. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to recognize whether or not. Note that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation and does not disappear from the screen or is not shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9c for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). . The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes it is displayed in blue, but it is displayed in red when it is a big hit, and when the big hit symbol is stopped on the second special symbol display 8b, the fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol is displayed. A display color reminiscent of a big hit at 9d (a display color different from an outlier. For example, it is displayed in blue when out of place, but red in a big hit.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

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

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

  The variable display of the first special symbol is after the first start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (in this embodiment, the technical ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)). The variable display start condition (for example, when the first reserved memory number is not 0, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and the big hit game is executed) The display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol satisfies the second start condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display (in this embodiment, the game ball passes the second start winning opening 14 or the third start winning opening 17 ( (Including winning a prize)) after the variable display start condition (for example, when the second reserved memory number is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) And a state where no big hit game is executed) is established, and when the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, there is provided a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls. Further, below the effect display device 9, a first start winning opening 13 and a second starting winning opening 14 are provided so as to be arranged side by side. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a. Also, the game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  The second start winning opening 14 is provided with a variable winning ball apparatus 15 that can be changed between an open state and a closed release state. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win the second starting winning port 14, which is advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, even when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed and released state, the second start winning port 14 is won via the sorting device 200 which is difficult to win compared to the open state. Although the case where it is configured so as to be possible is shown, it may be configured so that the start winning prize can be made at the second start winning opening 14 only when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state.

  In this embodiment, as described later, when the gaming state is a probable change state (in this embodiment, it is controlled to a high probability state and also to a short time state (high base state)). The frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and it becomes easier to start a winning at the second starting winning port 14. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled to be in a probable state, the player performs a launching operation so as to launch a game ball aiming at the right side of the gaming area 7 (so-called right-handed). Is more advantageous. When the gaming state is controlled to the probability changing state, for example, it is desirable to display on the effect display device 9 such as “Aim right”!

  Hereinafter, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 that opens and closes only the second start winning opening 14 is provided. Any of the start winning ports 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball device that performs an opening / closing operation.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is a probability change state or a short time state (high base state), if the gaming machine has a specification that consistently aims at the left side of the gaming area 7 and launches a game ball, The variable winning ball device 15 may be provided only at the first start winning opening 13.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 147, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is provided a total pending storage display unit 18c for displaying the total number (total number of pending pending storage) that is the sum of the first reserved memory count and the second reserved memory count. ing. As described above, in this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. can do. In this embodiment, in the total hold storage display unit 18c, the first hold storage and the second hold storage are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, It is displayed in a manner capable of recognizing whether it is the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory (for example, the first reserved memory is displayed in red and the second reserved memory is displayed in blue). In addition, it replaces with the total pending | holding memory | storage display part 18c, and it may comprise so that the 1st pending | holding memory display part which displays the 1st pending | holding memory number and the 2nd pending memory display part which displays the 2nd pending memory number may be provided. Good.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20 that forms a large winning opening is provided below the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gates 32 provided on the left and right sides of the game area 7 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which the game ball is likely to win the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In this embodiment, when controlled to the probable variation state, it is also controlled to a short time state (game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened) in which the symbol variation time is shortened.

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

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

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends, 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 17. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit (15R probability change big hit, sudden probability change big hit) is made, the game state is shifted to a high probability state (probability change state), and the game ball is easy to start winning (that is, special Transition to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that variable display execution conditions in the symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established) (in this embodiment, transition to a short time state) . In the case of the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time for the variable winning ball apparatus 15 to be in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed release state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it becomes easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  Next, the distribution device 200 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sorting apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 2, an inflow port 201 into which a game ball can flow is provided at the top of the sorting apparatus 200. In addition, a sorting member 202 is provided inside the sorting device 200 for sorting the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 into either the left passage 203 or the right passage 204. Further, at the lower part of the sorting device 200, a left outlet 205 from which the game ball that has passed through the left passage 203 can flow out of the sorting device 200, and a game ball that has passed through the right passage 204 can flow out of the sorting device 200. And a right outlet 206 is provided.

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the gaming ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the sorting member 200 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. Since the first start winning opening 13 is positioned below the left outlet 205, the game ball that has flowed out of the left outlet 205 wins the first start winning opening 13.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the left passage 203, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 202, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of being tilted to the right side to a state of being tilted to the left side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2B, the left passage 203 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the right passage 204.

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 200, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. Since the second start winning opening 14 is located below the right outlet 206, the game ball that has flowed out of the right outlet 206 wins the second start winning opening 14.

  Further, when the game ball passes the right passage 204, the game ball hits the blade portion 202a provided in the rotation shaft portion of the sorting member 204, and the blade portion 202a is pushed by the weight of the game ball, As shown in FIGS. 2 (c) and 2 (d), the sorting member 202 changes from a state of falling to the left side to a state of falling to the right side. With such a change, as shown in FIG. 2D, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203.

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the first start It is possible to win alternately at the winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, regardless of the state of the sorting member 202 of the sorting apparatus 200, the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 even when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to the open state. Is possible. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a mode in which a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 when the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled to be in the open state. As shown in FIG. 3, the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202, and the game ball can pass through the left passage 203 (the right passage 204 cannot pass or is difficult to pass). Even if it is, if the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball can enter from the right side of the sorting device 200 and win the second start winning port 14.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the case where the blade components of the variable winning ball device 15 are provided on both the left and right sides of the second start winning port 14 is shown. When the player enters the second start winning opening 14 without going through the sorting device 200 when the player is in the open state, the game ball enters from the right side of the sorting device 200 and wins as shown in FIG. In most cases, the left wing component of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be omitted. However, if this is done, there may be a case where a game ball that has entered from the right side of the sorting apparatus 200 cannot pass through the second start winning opening 14, and therefore, from the right side of the sorting apparatus 200. The variable winning ball device 15 is open by providing a shielding portion (for example, a synthetic resin protrusion or nail) on the left side of the opening of the second start winning opening for stopping the momentum of the game ball that has entered. The second starting winning opening 14 may be configured such that a game ball wins a prize.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the first passage winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are provided below the distribution device 200, whereby the left passage The game balls distributed to 203 win the first start winning opening 13 at about 100%, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 win about the second start winning opening 14 at about 100%. The game balls distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 may be spilled out of the sorting device 200. Even if the game balls are distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, the first start winning opening 13 is not necessarily provided. Alternatively, the second start winning opening 14 may not be won. For example, in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided at the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to provide a player. The game ball is configured to flow to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 after being guided to the far side as viewed from the side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204. Thus, a part of the game balls distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204 may spill out of the sorting device 200 from the opening and do not win the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. You may comprise.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 are provided outside the sorting apparatus 200 (specifically, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3) Although the case where it is provided below the distribution device 200 is shown, the first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 may be included in the distribution device 200.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the two passages 203 and 204 were provided in the distribution apparatus 200 was shown, not only when it is two, but three or more passages may be provided. . In this case, for example, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of paths that can be awarded exist in either one or both of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the distribution member 202 of the distribution apparatus 200 showed the case where it switches to right and left physically with the dead weight of a game ball, for example, the solenoid and motor for driving the distribution member 202 are used. The distribution member 202 may be alternately switched by control from the game control microcomputer 560.

  On the contrary, in this embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 provided in the second start winning port 14 is shown to open and close by driving and controlling the solenoid 16, but the variable winning ball is shown. A mechanism similar to the distribution member 202 is applied to the device 15 so as to perform an opening / closing operation by the weight of the game ball. For example, the variable winning ball device 15 is physically controlled without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 560. It may be configured to open and close. In this case, for example, a sensor (for example, an optical sensor) for detecting the open state of the variable winning ball device 15 is provided, and whether or not the variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state based on an input from the sensor. It may be determined.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 17a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mainly used. It is mounted on the substrate 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31.

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

  An information output circuit 64 that outputs information output signals such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  The effect control means is also connected to a trigger sensor 125, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 provided in the stick controller 122, a vibrator motor 126, and a push sensor 124 provided in the push button 120, as will be described later. However, the illustration is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 101 and an effect control microcomputer 100 including a RAM for storing information related to effects such as effect symbol process flags. The RAM may be externally attached. The RAM stores item information to be described later. In this embodiment, the RAM in the production control microcomputer 100 is not backed up. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to an effect control program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown) and receives from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103 in response to the capture signal (effect control INT signal). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command. The ROM mounted on the effect control board 80 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 101 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. As an example, in the ROM, a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 101 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, a light emitter type such as a lamp or LED). An effect control pattern table storing types is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  In the effect control board 80, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations such as effect display operation in variable display operation of reach design, reach effect, re-drawing effect, etc., or various effect display operations without variable display of effect design 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.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. VRAM is a buffer memory for developing image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs to the VDP 109 a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The CGROM stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data in advance. ROM. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to the instruction from the effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 passes the signal input from the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 5 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to the light emitter (in this example, the frame LED 28) based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a normal figure starting condition for executing variable display of a normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 such that a game ball that has passed through a gate provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 32a. Is established, the usual symbol display 10 starts the normal symbol game based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, such as the end of the previous regular symbol game, has been established. Is done.

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first start port switch 13a, for example, the previous special game or the big hit gaming state has ended. On the basis of the fact that the first start condition has been established, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 8a is started. In addition, after the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 14 is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, for example, the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state is changed. On the basis of the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the completion or the like, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 8b is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special symbol 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, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is used. A small symbol is used as a small hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 8b. 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 special symbol in the special game, and the “big hit” is displayed as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 20 is set to a predetermined upper limit time. The grand prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 6, and then the special prize opening is closed. 20 is changed to a 2nd state (closed state) unfavorable to a player, and one round is complete | finished. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" that are the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "1", "3", and "7" are normally open round big hits The special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as a normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) as the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. By doing this, a round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 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 gaming 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 fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of executions of the round is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) or the second round number (eg, “10”) in the normal open big hit state (for example, “ 2 ").

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

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times or 10 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. At least one of the short second period and the number of times the round is executed becomes the first round number or the third round number less than the second round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. Anything is acceptable.

  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, a variable winning operation is performed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to change the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 20 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R provided in the effect display device 9, a special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and In response to the start of one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display of the effect symbols is started. In the period from the start of variable display of effect symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the determined effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The variable display state of the effect symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state is an effect design ("reach fluctuation design") that is not yet stopped when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R (for example, “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R) is predetermined. The remaining symbol display area (for example, the “medium” effect symbol display area) that has not yet been stopped when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) constituting the jackpot combination is stopped. 9C, etc.) or the display state in which the effect symbols are changed, or the effect symbols are all or part of the jackpot combination in all or part of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of “left”, “middle”, “right” This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting a part.

  In response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 9 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 27, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the 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 and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, the variable display state of the production symbol may become the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is made by a variable display mode of the effect symbol. 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 are executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 31 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 80 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 31.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the effect symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, and then a plurality of effect symbol display areas (for example, “ The effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9R, etc., and then a predetermined number (eg, “1” or “2”) of the temporarily stopped symbols are displayed. An effect symbol that is stopped and displayed by changing the effect symbol again in the symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” symbol display area 9L and the “right” symbol display area 9R). An effect display for changing the is performed. Thus, in the “slip” variable display effect, a predetermined number of effect symbols are temporarily displayed after the variable display of the effect symbols is started until the finalized effect symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the variable display state of the effect symbol is changed to the reach state by re-executing the variable display for the effect symbol of No., and when the effect 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 effect 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. Until the final effect design is derived and displayed, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” design display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. In the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect display for changing the effect symbol again (pseudo continuous variation) can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, excluding the initial variation from the start of variable display of production symbols until all production symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time. It is the number of times that the effect symbol is re-variable in all of 9L, 9C, and 9R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances is selected in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The effect design to configure is temporarily stopped 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 effect symbol has been started 2 to 4 times continuously. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo-ream”, for example, “Development Chance”, “End of Development Chance”, “Slip After Chance 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 variable display of the effect symbol until the definite effect symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. In all of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbols constituting the development opportunity included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and the variable display state of the effect symbols is set to the reach state. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the production symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state, and after the reach state, the variable display result becomes “big hit” Expectation is enhanced.

  In addition, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity eyes”, after the variable display of the effect symbols is started, in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, An effect display for deriving and displaying an effect symbol of a combination predetermined as an opportunity for development as a definite effect symbol is performed. In the variable display effect of “slip after chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the variable display effect of the effect display is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started until the definite effect result that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the effect symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the effect symbol again in all of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the effect symbol is changed again in part of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Thus, effect display for changing the effect symbol to be stopped is performed.

  During the variable display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production or the variable display production such as “slip” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, a lamp There may be a possibility that the variable display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state due to the production operation different from the variable display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. 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 effect symbol after the effect symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. It may be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” symbol display areas 9L and 9R). In addition, the notice effect that informs that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include an effect that is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may only include a pre-read notice effect. The pre-reading notice effect is a notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the special game before starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is to be notified. is there. In particular, the look-ahead notification effect that continuously predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special-figure games is a continuous notice effect. Also called (continuous production). In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In a gaming machine that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that makes it appear as if multiple times of variable display are being executed, the variable display result is “big hit” over the pseudo multiple times of variable display. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility and the like is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  In this embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect in the mode of change in the hold display is executed as the pre-reading notice effect. For example, there is a pre-reading notice effect of change in hold display (hereinafter referred to as hold display notice). In the hold display notice, the hold display design corresponding to the variable display to be a notice target (so-called pre-read target) among the hold display designs displayed by the hold storage display is a normal hold display design (for example, a circle design) ) Is changed to another display of the reserved display design, etc., for example, the effect of notifying the possibility of a “big hit” in the variable display (variable display of the notification target) corresponding to the changed display display design. . The hold display advance notice in this embodiment notifies the possibility of becoming a “hit” in the variable display corresponding to the hold display design by blinking the hold display design corresponding to the variable display to be notified (for example, FIG. 29 (b)). Note that the hold display notice may be changed to, for example, a different form in addition to blinking the hold display design subject to the advance notice (the round hold display design may be changed to a star shape, or the color of the hold display design may be changed). May be changed).

  Furthermore, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, the item which can be used at a predetermined | prescribed timing is provided, and the effect (item effect) according to the kind of item is performed by using the said item. Thereby, since an effect different from a normal effect is performed, it is possible to attract attention to the player's items and the types of items.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, after the variable display of the production symbol is started, the variable display state of the production symbol does not become the reach state. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of the effect symbol 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 and displayed (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the effect symbol has reached the reach state after the variable symbol display has started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect symbol 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 jackpot symbol such as the special symbols indicating the numbers “1” and “3” among the special symbols that become the normal opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, In response to the variable display state becoming the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect being executed, a predetermined normal jackpot combination (“ A definite effect symbol which is also referred to as “non-probable big hit combination” is stopped and displayed. The confirmed effect symbol that is usually a big hit combination has symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9, for example. Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols having an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R may be used as long as it can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). In the special display game, when the special big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “1” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that become the normal opening round big hit symbol, the effect display device 9 Of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R, the symbol number is an even number “2”. , "4", any one of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R. The round execution count is a big hit of the first round number (for example, “15”). Further, in the special display game, when the special big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed among the special symbols that become the normal opening round big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, Of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “1” to “8” that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R, the symbol number is an even number “6”. , “8”, any one of the effect symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. The round execution count is a big hit of the second round number (for example, “10”).

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

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become the normal open round jackpot symbol, when the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the effect symbol is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. The confirmed effect symbols that are probable big hit combinations are symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9, for example. Among the effect symbols of “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R may be used as long as it can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. An effect symbol having odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the effect symbol.

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

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 10 uses the normal symbol display 10 to change the normal symbol variation time (ordinary symbol variation time) to be shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each regular symbol game. Control to improve 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 variable winning ball apparatus 15 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 14, such as control for making the tilt control time to be performed longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 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 14 is in the expanded open state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b is 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 effect symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of finalized effect symbols predetermined as the opening chance may be stopped and displayed. 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 effect symbol being reached. After that, a confirmed effect design (a determined effect design that becomes a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) 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 effect symbol in which various confirmed effect 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.

  When the winning prize opening is opened after the finalized design symbol that constitutes the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the production 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 presentation symbols that make up the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display results of the production symbols. The variable display results are “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, while the confirmed effect symbol constituting the opening chance corresponds to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit game state, the fixed combination symbol of the reach combination is the short-term open big hit state It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the effect symbols in which the confirmed effect symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the effect display device 9, for example, “left” , “Middle”, “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R with the same effect symbols in the same state are changed again. Any of the resulting design symbols (normal symbols) is stopped and displayed as a finalized design symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped effect symbol 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, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the definite effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state 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 game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variable display 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.

  FIG. 6 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 production symbol 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 variable display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the effect symbol 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.

  For the big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern, the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach reach effect is executed, the super reach change pattern in which the super reach reach effect is executed, and the fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed. There is. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the pseudo-ream fluctuation pattern does not show the number of pseudo-reams, but a variation pattern may be set for each number of pseudo-reams. In addition, a variation pattern for executing a reach effect may be set after the pseudo-continuous variable display. 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”. The super reach variation pattern has a reach effect such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C, regardless of whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”.

  The effect control CPU 101 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 starting variable display of the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 101 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern) when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM may be designated. A command according to the production control pattern thus set is output from the production control CPU 101. Then, for example, the predetermined VDP 109 expands the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Further, in the audio output board 70 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 101, for example, the voice synthesis IC 703 reads out the voice data indicated by the command (sound number data) from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. It is developed by making it. 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.

  The RAM mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 56 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 56 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 56 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count are performed via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the 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 31 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 56 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and open / close operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 56 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 10 by executing the normal symbol process process, so that the variable symbol of the normal symbol and the movable wings in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 are controlled. Enables the tilting operation setting of the piece.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 transmits the control command from the main board 31 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, an output port 571 for transmitting an effect control command to the effect control board 80 in accordance with the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM. After setting the control data in the command transmission table, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. It is possible to transmit an effect control command based on. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 56 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 in FIG. 7 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 56 first turns on the first start port switch 13a based on a detection signal from the first start port switch 13a provided corresponding to the first start winning port 13. It is determined whether or not there is (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 13a is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number which 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). The CPU 56 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM, for example. If the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 13a 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 variable. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 14a provided corresponding to the second start winning port 14 formed by the winning ball device 15 ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 14a 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 56 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by, for example, reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the number of second special figure reservation storage 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 RAM is set to “2” (step S206). When the first start port switch 13a is turned on in step S201 (step S201; Yes) and the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a prize in the 1st start winning opening to the effect control board 80. FIG. Similarly, the second start-up switch 14a is turned on in step S204 (step S204; Yes), and the second special figure holding storage number is the upper limit value in step S205, the second start-up is also performed. You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a winning in a winning opening to the effect control board 80. FIG.

  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 number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to 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 RAM, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 56 starts the start port in the area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) as shown in FIG. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set according to the buffer value (step S209). In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in the example shown in FIG. 9A) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured. FIG. 9A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5. As shown in FIG. 9A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the value of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the two starting winning ports 14 (including the third starting winning port 17). Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  After executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 56, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503 and the random counter of the RAM, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S210). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type, which is the variable display mode of the effect design 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 number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The CPU 56 executes numerical value 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 effect symbol by executing the process of step S210. Extract.

  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 S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. When the value is “2”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. 9C.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 9B has a start winning (first start winning) although a game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening 13 and has not yet started. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with the reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening 13, and the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball Based on the establishment, the CPU 56 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 503, etc. Store until the upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. 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.

  In the second special figure holding storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 9C, the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning port 14 formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and the start winning (second start winning) is made. Hold data of a special game that has been generated but has not yet started (a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b) 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 14, and the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 and the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted by the CPU 56 from the random number circuit 503 or the like based on the establishment of Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. 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 hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening 13 and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening 14 ), The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning 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. .

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210 shown in FIG. 8, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S212). 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 54 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. To transmit a first start opening prize designation command for notifying 80 that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a is established. Set up. 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 54 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display unit 8b is configured to transmit a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process is completed.

  After the process of step S212 is executed, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S213). Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 54 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Either a first pending memory number notification command for notifying a second reserved figure, a second pending memory number notifying command for notifying a second special figure pending memory number, or a total pending memory number notifying command for notifying a total pending memory number (ie, total pending memory) A setting is made to transmit a total pending storage number notification command for notifying increase (or decrease) of the storage number (step S214). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

  After executing the process of step S214, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S215). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S215; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S215; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S217). The start winning determination process is terminated. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a detect a valid start winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S213 in FIG. 8 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and effect symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 7, FIG. 11) described later. Whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is determined as “big hit” or “small hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 7) to be described later, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the effect symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 56 performs the winning random number determination process in step S212 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14). By executing, it is determined whether or not the random winning value MR1 is determined to be the derivation display of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol as the special figure display result, and the variable display mode of the production symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach It is determined whether or not. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol and production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” It is predicted that the variable display mode of the symbol will be a predetermined display mode, and based on this prediction result, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice effect by the effect control CPU 101 or the like on the effect control board 80 side. be able to.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 10A, the CPU 56 first confirms the state of the time-saving flag and the probability variation flag in the game control flag setting unit 152 provided in the RAM, for example, and so on. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). When the probability variation flag is on, the CPU 56 specifies that the probability variation state is present, and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the CPU 56 identifies the time reduction state, 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, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”), the table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B described later, The special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state is selected (step S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S210 in FIG. 8 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 56 sets the random number 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, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 56 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 56 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 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 designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 80. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405). As an example, the CPU 56 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “00H”.

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a design designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is sent to the effect control board 80. Are set for transmission (step S407). As an example, the CPU 56 may set a command table for setting the EXT data in the symbol designating command to “04H”.

  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 56 responds 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"). Then, the big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131 described later. 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 in the process of step S409 to the effect control board 80 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. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, for example, it is a big hit (“big hit 1”) of the first round number (15 times) or a big hit (“big hit” of the second round number (10 times). 2 ”), and the EXT data in the symbol designating command may be set as a value according to the determined content.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S405, S407, and S410, the random value MR3 is obtained using the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 54. The variation category corresponding to the range of the included determination value is determined (step S412).

  In step S412, for example, a variation pattern determination table is set to determine which variation pattern is determined as the variation category. When the variation pattern is either PA1-1 or PA1-2, it is determined that the variation category is non-reach loss. Further, when the variation pattern is any of PA2-1 and PB2-1 to PA2-3, it is determined that the variation category is reach loss. When the variation pattern is any of PA4-1 and PB4-1 to PB4-3, it is determined that the variation category is a reach big hit. When the variation pattern is any one of PC1-1 to PC1-3, it is determined that the variation category is a sudden / small hit variation category. In step S412, it is determined whether the variation category is included in the variation category of non-reach loss, reach loss, reach big hit, or sudden hit / small hit, but more detailed determination may be performed. For example, in the case of a variation pattern with reach, it may be determined that the variation category differs depending on whether it is normal reach or super reach. In the case of a fluctuation pattern with a pseudo-variable variable display effect, non-reach lose, reach lose, reach big hit, depending on whether or not reach production is performed, and whether it is a big hit or lost. Any variation category may be used, and a variation category indicating that pseudo-variable variable display is performed may be prepared.

  After that, according to the determination result of the process of step S412, the setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 10B to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S413), and a prize is received. The random number value determination process ends.

  In the starting winning determination process shown in FIG. 8 and the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 10 (A), after the process of step S212 in FIG. 8 is executed, the winning time disorder shown in FIG. 10 (A) is executed in step S213. By executing the numerical value determination process, the processes of steps S405, S407, S410, and S413 in FIG. 10A are executed, and the process of step S214 in FIG. 8 is further executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 so that the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. Is established, the start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or Four commands, the second pending storage number notification command and the total pending storage number notification command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 7, the CPU 56 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 55.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special game is started by the display 8b. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “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 (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b). 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 effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is 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, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 55, is decremented by one or added to the first special symbol indicator. Whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 8a or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. 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 8a or the second special symbol display in the second special symbol display 8b. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure 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 this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped (displayed). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “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 set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times the mouth is opened to “15 times” or “10 times”, the normal opening big hit state may be set. The number of releases may be set according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” (in the case of “probable change”, “15 times”). 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 ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, and a lamp elapses. This includes a process for waiting and a process for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time-saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  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 “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process 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 of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hitting end process, it waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 9, the speaker 27, and a lamp. Processing 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. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S230). Specifically, the count value of the total pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the total pending storage number is 0 (step S230; Yes), if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has not yet been transmitted, control for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed ( Step S250), the process ends. For example, when the CPU 56 transmits a customer waiting demonstration designation command in step S250, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been transmitted. When the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after sending the customer waiting demo designation command, the customer waiting demonstration request command is repeatedly set based on the fact that the customer waiting demo designation command transmission completed flag is set. Control should be performed so that the demo designation command is not transmitted. In this case, the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmission completion flag may be reset when the next special symbol variation display is started.

  In step S230, the CPU 56 does not check the value of the total reserved memory number, but checks whether or not data is set in the first area of the reserved specific area. If it is not set, it may be determined that there is no reserved storage, and the process may proceed to step S250.

  If the total pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 9A) is data indicating “first”. (Step S231). When the first data set in the holding specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (step S231; No), the second special figure holding storage unit 151B The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out as the stored data corresponding to the holding number “1” at step S232. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). In the process of step S233, the RAM 55 is updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area are shifted. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  On the other hand, when the first data set in the hold specific area is data indicating “first” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), the hold number “ As the hold data stored corresponding to “1”, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). Also, in the process of step S237, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter is updated by 1 in the RAM 55, and the contents of each storage area in the reserved specific area are shifted. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 11A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 11B is set in the usage table. The CPU 56 may select special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a. 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 displays the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b. 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 (values in the range of “30000” to “30350”) are allocated 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 setting, when the variable display result is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a, 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 8b is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 11, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is converted into “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. Compared with the determined value assigned to the special figure display result, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” (step S240).

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

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 12 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  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, whether the special symbol variably displayed (fluctuated) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a) or the second special symbol (second Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display 8b, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of values such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change” Assigned to the type of jackpot type. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, it is only necessary to assign a decision value to “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” (for example, “0” to “0”). Of “35”, “0” to “17” are “big hit 1”, “18” to “35” are “big hit 2”, etc.).

  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 of the predetermined range (values in the range of “82” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, the decision value is not assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b 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, since it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled, for example, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is controlled by the high open control accompanying the short-time control. In a gaming state where a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening 14 formed by the player, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of short-term open big hit states in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming 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.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 11, numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 stored in the fluctuation random number buffer is changed to “non-probable change”, “ Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “surprise probability” matches, the jackpot type is determined to be a plurality of types (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 55 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, in addition to the big hit buffer value, the number of times that the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of rounds to be executed is “15” or “10”. (For example, information of “big hit 1” or “big hit 2” is stored).

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 55 is set to an on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. ”Or“ 7 ”, one of the special symbols indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” or “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. . For example, a special symbol indicating a number of “1” is stored when “big hit 1” information is stored, and a “3” number is displayed when “big hit 2” information is stored. Set the special symbol to the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 7 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 14A is selected as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Set (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 55, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern is changed to a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the jackpot type. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprise variation” Value) is any one of the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PA4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-3, and the fluctuation pattern PC1-1 to the fluctuation pattern PC1-3. Assigned.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. . For example, the variation pattern PA4-1, the variation pattern PA4-2, the variation pattern PB4-1, the variation pattern PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB4 depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. -3 is different in assignment of decision values. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. For example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1, the fluctuation pattern PA4-2, the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3 On the other hand, the determined value is assigned to the variation pattern PC1-1 to the variation pattern PC1-3. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise”, the decision values are assigned to the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3, while the variation pattern PA4-1 and the variation pattern PA4. -2, no determined value is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PB4-1, the fluctuation pattern PB4-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB4-3. Thus, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is determined to be different from the case of being controlled to the normal open big hit state. be able to.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, more determined values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 indicating the fluctuation pattern of normal reach than in the case of “probability change”. . Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be “probability change” is higher than “non-probability change”, so that the player can be expected and Interest can be improved. Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A shown in FIG. 14A, the variation pattern PB4-2 that performs the reach effect of the super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB4-1 that performs the reach effect of the super reach C. More variation values are assigned to the variation pattern PB4-3 that performs the reach effect of the super reach A, that is, as the variation time becomes longer (see the variation time in FIG. 6) than the variation pattern PB4-2. .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 shown in FIG. 13 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is ON (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B shown in FIG. 14B is selected as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns. And set (step S265).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table 132C shown in FIG. 14C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. Select and set (step S266). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is on, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the time reduction control is performed in the probability change state or the time reduction state (step S267). ).

  When the loss variation pattern determination table 132C is determined (predetermined) to set the special figure display result to “lose”, the variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, each of the determined values varies so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to the pattern. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. It should be noted that in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 14A, more determinations are made than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns for performing the reach of super reach. A value is assigned to a non-reach variation pattern. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is high. Further, in the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table 132A in FIG. 14A, the reach effect of super reach B is more than the variation pattern PB2-1 that performs the reach effect of super reach C. The variation pattern PB2-2 for performing the reach of the super reach A is more varied than the variation pattern PB2-2, that is, as the variation time of the super reach becomes longer (FIG. 6). The decision value is assigned so as to be smaller. Therefore, the higher the expectation of a big hit is, the more the reach effect of super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed. According to this, a player's attention can be gathered also about the kind of reach production to be performed, and a game interest can be improved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268 shown in FIG. 13, the use table is based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern determination table set in (2), the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol indicator 8a based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether or not the second special symbol display 8b determines the variation pattern of the production symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the jackpot flag is on, table data corresponding to the jackpot type identified by the processing in step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the jackpot variation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 56 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 56 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. In other words, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the process of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and a second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 56 performs a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 54 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 55. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 56 performs a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 54 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first change start command is a command for designating the start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b. The change pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as an effect design. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S273), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 80 will be described.

  In the effect control board 80, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 101 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 101 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM, set various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 80. Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the production control board 80, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 31 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 101 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 101 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. 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 101 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 9, an audio output operation from the speaker 27, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as a game effect lamp and LED, and a drive operation in an effect model, With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 31 are performed.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by a random counter in the RAM is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold display notice determination process for determining the presence / absence of the pre-read notice notice, the execution mode of the suggestive effect, and the like (step S999).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display advance notice determination process executed in step S999 of FIG. In the determination process of the hold display advance notice and the like shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S501). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (step S502). 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. Can determine the presence or absence of commands. If no command has been newly received (step S502; No), the process for determining the hold display notice or the like is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a new received command due to the storage of a new command (step S502; Yes), whether or not there is a hold display notice restriction that restricts execution of the hold display notice. Is determined (step S504). The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined hold display advance notice restriction condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the hold display advance notice restriction condition is satisfied, it may be determined that there is a hold display advance notice restriction. The hold display advance notice restriction may be established, for example, when the notification content by the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command that is a new reception command is “determination at the time of winning determination is being restricted”. For example, if there are any missing or inconsistent commands at the start winning prize, the pre-reading notice effect is not set until variable display of the hold information corresponding to those commands is executed (digested) It only has to be restricted.

  If it is determined in step S504 that there is no hold display notice restriction (step S504; No), it is determined whether the effect execution restriction flag is on (step S505), and the effect execution restriction flag is off. In this case (step S505; No), the order and contents of the reception commands (start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command) based on the occurrence of the start prize are checked (step S506), and whether or not the reception has been normally performed. Is determined (step S506). In the process of step S506, for example, whether or not the start opening winning designation command and the pending storage number notification command are received in order, whether or not both have been received without omission, and there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. If any one of them is denied, it may be determined that the reception was not successful.

  As a specific example, the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying that the first special figure reserved memory number is “1” in the storage area of the hold display number “2” in the first start winning command buffer. If stored, the first special figure reserved memory number specified from the storage state of the first start winning command buffer, and the first special figure reserved memory number notified by the first reserved memory number notification command, It may be determined that there is a contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the pending storage count notification command.

  Any one of reception of start opening prize designation command and pending storage number notification command is in order, that both have been received without omission, and that there is no contradiction (inconsistency) in the contents of the received command. It is not limited to what determines that an abnormality has occurred when denied, and for example, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred when any two are denied. Alternatively, when all are denied, it may be determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S507 that the reception was successful (step S507; Yes), the number of start opening prize designation commands stored in the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer Is checked to determine whether the total number of reserved storage is “3” or more (step S508). When the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more (step S508), a hold display notice determination process is executed (step S509).

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S509 of FIG. 17 as the hold display advance notice determination processing. In the hold display advance notice determination process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the hold display advance notice (step S901). As an example, in the process of step S901, a random value SR2 for holding display advance notice determination that is updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100” may be taken). It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the hold display notice by referring to a hold display notice execution determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM.

  FIG. 19 shows the contents of the hold display advance notice determination table. In the hold display advance notice execution determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value SR2 is based on a change category command that is a new reception command as a result of determining whether to execute the hold display advance notice. It is only necessary to be assigned according to the notification content (a jackpot type such as whether the notification content is “big hit” or this notification content is other than these). The effect control CPU 101 sets the hold display notice execution determination table as a use table, and based on the random value SR2 and the notification content by the variable category command that is a new received command, the hold display notice execution determination table By referring to the above, either “executed” or “not executed” assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value SR2 according to the notification content may be set as the determination result. In the case of execution, it is determined to execute the hold display notice. If there is no execution, it is determined not to execute the hold display advance notice. For example, when the random value SR2 is “30”, the production control CPU 101 determines to execute the hold display notice when the notification content is “big hit”, and the notification content is other than these Is determined not to execute the hold display notice.

  As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the notification content by the variable category command that is a new received command is the determination result that the display result (big hit type) of the variable display of the target is “big hit” If this is the case, it will be easier to determine if a hold display notice is executed, and the notification content by the variable category command that is a new received command is other than that (if it is a judgment result that it is not "big hit") ), It is easy to determine that the hold display advance notice is not executed. Therefore, when the hold display advance notice is executed, the display result of the variable display of the target (the hold storage corresponding to the new received command) is “big hit”. (Expectation of big hit about variable display of target is high).

  Returning to FIG. 18, after step S <b> 901, the effect control CPU 101 determines based on the determination result of step S <b> 901 whether or not it is determined to execute the hold display advance notice (step S <b> 902). If it is not determined in step S901 to execute the hold display advance notice (step S902; No), the hold display advance notice determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S901 to execute the hold display advance notice (step S902; Yes), the effect execution restriction flag is set to the on state (step S903). The effect execution restriction flag set in the on state in step S903 may be cleared in the process of step S553 described later. In this embodiment, when the hold display advance notice is already being executed, the process for executing the hold display advance notice is not performed. On the other hand, when the hold display advance notice is executed based on the winning determination result (the contents of the variable category command) that the variable display mode is determined as “non-reach”, the variable display result is determined as “big hit”. If the winning judgment result or the winning judgment result (the contents of the fluctuation category command) is obtained, the super-reach or jackpot notice effect is displayed from the pending display notice. You may switch to. In addition, if a hold display advance notice with a high degree of expectation is being executed, such as when a hold display advance notice is being executed based on the winning determination result that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the hold is not Until the digestion is completed, the execution of the hold display notice may be restricted for other hold displays.

  After the effect execution restriction flag is set to the on state in step S903, it is determined whether or not to add an item by executing an item addition determination process (step S904). As an example, in the processing of step S904, a random value SR3 for determining item addition updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter or the like (for example, a value in the range of “1” to “100” can be taken) is shown. Numeric data may be extracted and the presence / absence of item assignment may be determined by referring to the item assignment determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM.

  FIG. 20 shows the contents of the item assignment determination table. In the item assignment determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR3 is a determination result of whether or not an item is to be added, and the notification content (notification) that is a new received command The content may be assigned according to whether the content is “super reach” or the notification content is other than this. The effect control CPU 101 sets the hold display notice execution determination table as a use table, and refers to the item assignment determination table based on the random number SR3 and the notification content by the variable category command that is a new reception command. By doing so, it is only necessary to set “Yes” or “No” assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value SR3 as the decision result according to the notification content. If yes, it is decided to give the item. If there is none, it is determined that no item will be given. For example, when the random number SR3 is “30”, the production control CPU 101 determines that an item is to be assigned if the notification content is “super reach”, and the notification content is other than these. Decides not to grant an item.

  After executing the process of step S904, it is determined whether or not it has been determined to give an item in step S904 (step S905). If it is determined that an item is to be assigned (step S905; Yes), an item type determination process is executed to determine the type of item to be assigned as one of a plurality of types (step S906). As an example, in the process of step S906, numerical data indicating a random number value for item type determination updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter or the like is extracted, and an item type determination table prepared in advance in the ROM is prepared. What is necessary is just to determine the kind of item to provide by referring.

  FIG. 21 shows the contents of the item type determination table. In the item type determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value is the notification content (the notification content is “super” in any of items A to C) that is a new received command. It is only necessary to be assigned so as to be the determined ratio shown in the figure in accordance with “reach” or whether the notification content is other than this. The effect control CPU 101 sets the item type determination table as a use table, and refers to the item type determination table based on the random number value and the notification content by the variable category command that is a new reception command. Any one of the items A to C assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value according to the notification content may be used as the determination result.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in the process of step S906, item information indicating the determined item type is stored in a predetermined area (item storage area) of the RAM. The item storage area can store a plurality of item information at the same time. For example, three types of item information can be stored. Further, the stored item information is deleted in the process of step S570 (in the case of item deletion) and step S963 described later.

  After executing the process of step S906, the item count value of the item determined in the process of step S906 is set (step S907). The item count value indicates, for example, a variable display count until the item type is changed (may be deleted or not changed). The item count value may be determined in advance according to the item type, for example, or may be an arbitrary value every time the item type is determined. For example, the item count value corresponding to item C may be set to a value lower than the item count value corresponding to item A or item B. According to this, the period until the item C changes can be shortened, and a decrease in game entertainment can be prevented. On the other hand, the item count value corresponding to the item A or B may be set lower than the item count value corresponding to the item C. According to this, since the period until the item A or B changes is shortened, the player's attention to the displayed item can be collected. Moreover, it is good also as a hold number of the hold | maintenance used as the target of a hold notice. Further, it may be selected each time the item count value is determined by the above method, and the item count value may be set by the selected method. Furthermore, an item count value may be set according to the gaming state. For example, when the item count value is set as the number of fluctuations, the variable display time is short during the time reduction control, so that the number of times may be set higher than when the time reduction control is not being performed. In addition, in the case of a latent state that does not notify that the probability variation control is being performed, the item count value may be set to a value different from the normal time. According to this, it is possible to notify the player that the probability variation is in progress, and the gaming interest can be improved. As described above, the variation of the period until the assigned item is changed increases, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  After setting the item count value in step S907, an item acquisition display setting process is performed (step S908), and the item image of the type determined in the process of step S906 is displayed on the effect display device 9 to determine the hold display advance notice. The process ends. In the process of step S908, the item count value set in step S907 may be further displayed. Then, when it is determined in step S569 described later that the item count value is not “0”, the displayed item count value may be updated (updated to count down). Further, for example, the item count value may be displayed as a meter (a display in which the meter decreases every time variable display is performed). According to this, since the period during which the type of item changes can be specified, it is possible to improve game entertainment. Moreover, there may be a plurality of timings for displaying items, and for example, the display timing may be varied depending on the type of item.

  If it is determined in step S902 that there is no hold display advance notice execution (step S902; No), or if it is determined in step S903 that no item is given (step S903; No), the hold display advance notice determination process is terminated. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 17, after performing the process of step S509, or when it is determined in step S504 that there is an on-hold display notice restriction (step S504; Yes), or in step S505, the effect execution restriction flag is on. Is determined (step S505; Yes), or when it is not determined that the signal has been normally received in step S507 (step S507; No), or the number of reserved memories is less than 3 in step S508. If it is determined that there is (step S508; No), the hold display notice determination process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after performing the process of step S999, the CPU 101 for effect control performs any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of the effect symbols on the effect display device 9 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command from the main board 31 is received. 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 effect symbol on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Processing to determine the fixed effect design and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc., in order to perform variable display, target notification effect execution settings, and other various effect operations Etc.

  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 101 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM, and performs various effects during variable display of the effect symbol. The production control is performed. In the variable display effect process, an item effect using the assigned item is executed. The item effect is an effect in which the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is notified. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the effect symbol is read from the effect control pattern at the time of changing the special symbol, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. In response to the above, the finalized design symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the production symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the finalized 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 31, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined effect symbol on the effect control board 80 side. When the confirmed effect symbol is displayed in a completely stopped state, 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 the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 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 101 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Or by outputting a sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 70, and a game effect lamp 9 by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 31. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 101 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state and the like, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Or outputting a voice or sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 70, or playing the game effect lamp 9 or decoration by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect control is executed at the end of the small 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.

  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 101 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and causes an effect image based on the set content to be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 70, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is output by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp driver board 35. Various effect controls are executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing. In the big hit effect processing, an item effect using the assigned item is executed. Then, for example, in response to receiving the hit end designation command from the main board 31, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  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 101 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 effect display device 9. The sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound output board 70, and the lamp and the decoration LED are turned on / off by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp driver board Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state such as blinking.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 16 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 31, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the designated fluctuation pattern is read. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the effect symbol is set to “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of determined effect symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in a ROM or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left determined effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” symbol display area 9L in the display area of the effect display device 9 is determined among the determined effect symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in a ROM or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 9R in the display area of the effect display device 9 is determined among the determined effect symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right confirmed effect symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol by setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in a ROM or the like is referred to. Thus, among the confirmed effect symbols, the medium determined effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 9C in the display area of the effect display device 9 is determined. Note that, in the process of step S523, the determined effect symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable symbol preview is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of determined effect symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in a ROM or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 9L and 9R in the display area of the effect display device 9 are the same among the confirmed effect symbols. Determine the directing design. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM, and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in a ROM or the like Then, among the determined effect symbols, the medium determined effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 9C in the display area of the effect display device 9 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed effect symbol becomes a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed effect symbol becomes the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed effect symbol and the right confirmed effect symbol, any value For example, by adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the medium finalized effect symbol, the finalized symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium finalized effect symbol, a difference (symbol difference) between the symbol number of the left finalized effect symbol and the right finalized effect symbol may be determined, and the medium finalized effect symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that the game is “accurate” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a chance of opening, a final effect that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “exact” or “small hit”. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of performance symbols. In this case, numeric data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in a ROM or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed effect symbols that constitute any of the opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final effect symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter of the RAM or the like is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the screen of the effect display device 9 are the same. Determine the design. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the jackpot, a determination is made that a different effect symbol is a determined effect symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plurality of types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definitive effect symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit (“big hit 1”) of the first round number (15) or the big round (“big hit 2”) of the second round number (10 times) You may determine a definite effect design according to whether there exists. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of the effect symbols is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols, and a definite effect symbol combination that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination is selected. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined as the confirmed effect design of the non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that the probability change state is controlled in the re-lottery effect during variable display is not performed, 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 as the confirmed effect symbol of the probability variation big hit combination, a notification that the probability variation state is controlled is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any one of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, step-up notice setting processing is executed (step S529). The step-up notice is an effect that executes the notice effect in stages according to a predetermined order. In the step-up notice in this embodiment, a frame (effect area) corresponding to the stage (step) of the step-up notice is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9. Then, the character image corresponding to the stage or the video in which the character appears is displayed in the frame corresponding to the stage. In this embodiment, when the step-up notice is executed up to a stage exceeding n (n is a natural number) stage, the frame (effect) in which the n + 1 stage effect is executed before the timing when the n + 1 stage effect is executed. Area). In addition, even when the execution of the step-up notice ends in the nth stage, a frame (effect area) in which the n + 1th stage effect is executed is displayed before the timing at which the n + 1th stage effect is executed. That is, when the step-up notice is executed, at least a frame (effect area) corresponding to the next stage is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  The notice effect that can be stepped up is a special symbol or decorative symbol that is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize slot or the second start prize slot). Is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display, and is also referred to as a step-up notice effect that changes (steps up) the aspect of the notice (effect contents by display, sound, lamp, moving object, etc.) in multiple stages. The In general, the greater the number of stages (number of steps) that change, the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). Further, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode at each step, it becomes “15R probability variation big hit” or “2R probability variation big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, “15R non-probable variation” Of the promotion from “big hit” to “15R probable big hit”, at least one of them may be notified in advance. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  In the process of step S529, whether or not to execute the step-up notice and the number and mode of the step-up notice in the case of execution are set. For example, whether or not to execute the step-up notice is prepared by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the step-up notice updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter and stored in advance in the ROM. It may be determined whether or not to execute the step-up notice by referring to the step-up notice determination table. In the step-up notice determination table, for example, a variable category command in which a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value is a new reception command as a result of determining whether or not to execute a step-up notice. It suffices if it is assigned according to the notification content of. Further, the step number and mode of the step-up notice are obtained by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining the step-up mode updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter, etc., and stored in advance in the ROM. It may be determined by referring to the up mode determination table. In the step-up mode determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value is a new received command in either of a plurality of step-up numbers or a plurality of step-up modes. It suffices if it is assigned according to the notification content by the variable category command.

  After executing the process of step S529, the item effect setting process for performing the setting for executing the item effect process is executed (step S530). By executing the process of step S530, the item production execution setting using the assigned item is performed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the item effect setting process. The item effect setting process is executed in steps S557 and S781, which will be described later, in addition to step S530. As will be described in detail later, if it is executed in the process of step S781, the item effect execution setting during the big hit is performed. In the item effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether there is an available item based on whether item information is stored in the item storage area (step S954).

  When it determines with the useable item existing in step S954 (step S954; Yes), a use item is selected from useable items (step S955). The process in step S955 is a process of selecting which item is used (used item) or which item is not used. For the selection of used items, numerical data indicating random values for determining used items updated by a random number circuit or a random counter for effects is extracted, and a used item determining table stored in advance in a ROM is referred to What is necessary is just to determine by. For example, the used item determination table only needs to be prepared in accordance with the timing at which an effect using the item (item effect) is executed (the number of use timings shown in FIG. 26), and the variable display result is a big hit. It is only necessary that a determined value is assigned so that a used item can be determined from a combination of a plurality of usable items depending on whether or not the item is usable. In this case, the timing (usage timing) for executing the item effect may be determined according to the variation pattern and the step-up notice execution setting in step S529, and which item determination table should be selected. In the item determination table, for example, when the variable display result is a big hit and the item information corresponding to the item A or B is stored in the item storage area, the item A or the item B is used as the used item. It suffices if a determined value is assigned so that the ratio to be determined increases. Therefore, when the item effect using the item A or the item B is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is higher than when the item effect using the item C is executed.

  After executing the process of step S955, the item use setting process is executed (step S956), and the item effect setting process is terminated. If no usable item is selected in step S955 (when it is determined not to use an item), the process of step S956 may be skipped and the item effect setting process may be terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S956 of FIG. In the item use setting process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 101 selects an item table corresponding to the used item from among the item tables A to C stored and prepared in advance in the ROM (step S961). And the setting for performing the production | presentation according to a use timing is performed (step S962).

  FIG. 25 shows the contents of each item table. In the item table, the use timing of the item and the effect content after use are set, and the effect control CPU 101 specifies the effect content after use from the item table according to the use timing, and the item effect of the specified content Set to execute. The effect after using the item is not limited to the content shown in the item table. Also, in the item table shown in the figure, one effect content is set for each use timing, but a plurality of effect contents are set so that each effect of a plurality of effects is executed each time it is used. Also good. For example, an item effect A1 that raises the step-up notice by one step, an item effect A2 that raises the step-up notice by two steps, an item effect B1 that develops a reach effect in another aspect after reach lose, and a change from reach lose to big hit A plurality of types of effect contents may be set at the use timings of the items A and B, such as the item effect B2 to be performed. A plurality of items may be prepared such as an item A1 for performing the item effect A1 and an item A2 for performing the item effect A2. Moreover, you may make it perform the special effect performed only when the item used as the combination of a specific item is memorize | stored in the item storage area. In this embodiment, when any item of items A to C is used, the effect shown in the effect content is executed after the effect indicating that the item has been used. The The effect content in the item table C indicates that an effect indicating that the item has been used is only executed. Even if the effect uses the item C, the same effect as the effect using the item A or the item B may be executed at a low rate. According to this, the fall of the interest with respect to the item C being used can be prevented. In addition, for example, when the item C is used in the variable display that is a big hit, a premium effect that is not normally executed may be executed at a higher rate than when the item A or the item B is used. . According to this, a player's expectation that the item C is used can be improved. After executing the process of step S962, the item information indicating the used item is deleted from the item storage area, and the used item displayed on the effect display device 9 is deleted (step S963). The process ends.

  After executing the process of step S530, an effect control pattern to be used later is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). The effect control CPU 101 selects and uses one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored in advance in the ROM in accordance with, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command or the content determined in step S529. What is necessary is just to set as a pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the effect design etc. in the effect display apparatus 9 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP 109 or the like, and is provided in the display area of the effect display device 9. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 16 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S551). ). As an example, in the process of step S551, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 subtraction) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not it is a pre-reading notice effect execution period for executing the hold display notice (step S552). The pre-reading notice effect execution period may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S530, for example. When it is determined in step S552 that it is the pre-reading notice effect execution period (step S552; Yes), the effect operation control for executing the hold display notice is performed based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. This is performed (step S553). In step S530, when the item effect is set to be executed during the pre-reading notice effect execution period, the item effect based on the set content is effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern, etc. Run based on.

  Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the process of step S553 or when it is determined in step S552 that it is not the pre-reading notice effect execution period (step S552; No), the pseudo variable display effect or step-up notice is executed. It is determined whether or not it is an effect execution period (step S555). The effect execution period for executing the pseudo variable display effect or the step-up notice may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in step S530, for example. When it is determined in step S555 that it is an effect execution period for executing a pseudo-variable variable display effect or a step-up notice (step S552; Yes), a pseudo-variable variable display effect or a step-up notice is executed. The effect operation control is performed based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern (step S556). In addition, in step S530, when the setting for executing the item effect is made during the effect execution period for executing the pseudo-variable variable display effect or the step-up notice, the item effect based on the set contents Is executed based on the presentation control execution data read from the presentation control pattern.

  After performing the process of step S556, or when it is determined in step S555 that it is not an effect execution period for executing a pseudo-variable variable display effect or a step-up notice (step S555; No), a reach effect is executed. It is determined whether or not it is a reach production execution period (step S558). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S558 that it is the reach effect execution period (step S558; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed based on, for example, effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. (Step S559). In step S530, if the item effect is set to be executed during the reach effect execution period, the item effect based on the set content is used as effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. Run based on.

  After executing the process of step S559 or when it is determined in step S558 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S558; No), for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing the production operation control including the production symbol variable display operation (step S561), the production process during the variable display is ended.

  On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received (step S563). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S563; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. 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.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S563 (step S563; Yes), for example, the final display result in the variable display of the effect symbol such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 109 or the like. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol (definite effect symbol) is performed (step S564). Note that, for example, when the item effect execution setting of the effect content “change display to 15 round big hit (big hit 1) after displaying 10 round big hit (big hit 2) once” shown in FIG. After the symbol indicating the 10th round jackpot is stopped, the symbol indicating the 15th round jackpot is stopped as the final stop symbol. After the process of step S564 is executed, a predetermined time set in advance as the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S566).

  After executing the process of step S566, it is determined whether or not there is a possessed item depending on whether or not item information is stored in the item storage area (step S567). When it is determined that there is a possessed item (step S567; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the item count value (step S568). When a plurality of item information is stored in the item storage area, the item count value corresponding to each item information may be subtracted by 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the item count value has become “0” (step S569). If it is “0”, an item change process for changing the type of the possessed item is performed (step S570). In the item change process, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for item change updated by a random number circuit or an effect random counter, by referring to an item change table prepared in advance stored in ROM, etc. What is necessary is just to determine the kind of item after a change. If the item is changed in step S570 (including the case where the item does not change), the item count value is set again. In step S570, an effect of notifying the player that the item type has been changed is also executed (the same applies when the item is deleted). In step S570, the item information to be changed stored in the item storage area is updated, and the displayed item image is updated and displayed as the changed item image.

  FIG. 27 shows the contents of the item change table. In the item change table, for example, depending on the type of the item to be changed, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number is any of items A to C, and there is no change or item deletion. It suffices to be assigned at the determined ratio shown in The item deletion indicates a mode in which the item information to be changed stored in the item storage area is deleted and the item image to be changed displayed on the effect display device 9 is deleted. The effect control CPU 101 sets the item change table as a use table, and determines the type of the item after the change based on the random value and the type of the item to be changed. The type of item to be changed indicates an item whose item count value is “0”. According to the illustrated example, the type of the item to be changed may not change as it is, or the item may be deleted. Therefore, the player's attention to the displayed item can be collected.

  In the item change table shown in FIG. 27, when the change target item is item A or item B, the change rate is set so that the rate of change to item C is the highest. Further, when the item to be changed is item C, the change rate is set so that the rate at which the item after change is the item erasure is the highest. Item deletion indicates a mode of deleting item information (stored in an item storage area). As described above, the item C only has an effect indicating that the item has been used, and the effect using the item C is more than the case where the item effect using the item A or B is executed. Since this is an effect that has a low expectation level for a big hit, the player's attention to the item effect decreases. In addition, when the item is deleted, the effect using the item is not executed, so that the player's attention to the effect similarly decreases. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that an effect using the item is performed before the item is changed. On the other hand, for example, when the item C is an item to be changed, the item B or A is also changed to the item B or A so that the rate of change to the item A or B is increased. You may set an item change table so that the ratio changed may become high. According to this, when the item is changed, the ratio of the effect using the item A or B is increased, so that the player's expectation for the item being changed can be increased. The item may be changed over a plurality of stages. For example, the item type may be changed so that the big hit expectation is gradually lowered. Moreover, after changing to an item with a low jackpot expectation degree once, you may make it change to an item with a high jackpot expectation degree.

  Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the process of step S570, or when it is determined that there is no possession item in step S567 (step S567; No), or in step S569, it is determined that the item count value is not “0”. If it is determined (step S569; No), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S571), and the variable display effect process is terminated. When it is determined in step S569 that the item count value is not “0” (step S569; No), when the item count value is displayed, the count value being displayed is displayed so that the countdown display is performed. May be updated. In addition, when the item count value is displayed as a meter, the item count value may be updated so as to decrease the meter.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in the big hit presentation process executed in step S176 of FIG. 16 as a process in the big hit presentation process. In the big hit effect processing shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 101 executes an item effect setting process (step S781). In the process of step S781, for example, an item effect of the effect content indicated by the use timing of the jackpot effect execution period in the item table B shown in FIG. 26 and an effect using the item C may be set. After the process of step S781 is executed, the big hit presentation process is terminated. By setting the item effect in step S781, the item effect is executed in the big hit effect processing.

  By repeatedly performing the effect control process described above, a hold display notice, an item effect, and the like are executed.

  Subsequently, an example of a main effect operation in the case where a hold display notice and an item effect are executed will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 29 shows an example of a rendering operation in the case where a pending display notice, item acquisition to which an item is assigned, item change in which the assigned item is changed, and an effect using an item C are executed. FIG. 29A shows a state where two item information items are stored in the item storage area. Specifically, item information items B and C are stored. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening (first or second), as shown in FIG. 29 (b), the hold display notice is executed and the item A is given in step S906. Is determined. Then, item information indicating the item A is stored in the item storage area, and the item A is displayed in step S908. An item count value corresponding to the item information of item A is also set. In the example shown in FIG. 29A, the item information indicating the item B and the item C is stored in the item storage area, but an example in which none of the items used is selected in step S955 is shown. ing.

  FIG.29 (c) has shown the example when the variable display of multiple times is performed after the item A was provided in FIG.29 (b), Specifically, by the set item count value An example of the presentation operation after the indicated number of variable displays has been executed is shown. Each time variable display is executed in the period from the transition from FIG. 29B to FIG. 29C, the item count value corresponding to the items A to C held by the process of step S568 is 1. Subtracted. Then, the item count value corresponding to the item A becomes “0”, and the item A is changed to the item C by the process of step S570 in FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 29 (d), 29 (e), and 29 (f), a pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, and as shown in FIG. 29 (g), a reach state is reached, and FIG. As shown, the item effect is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 29 (h), an item C is selected by the process of step S955, and an effect using the item C (an effect indicating that the item C has been used) is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 29 (i), the variable display ends.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of an effect operation when an item effect using the item B is executed (the item B is selected in the process of step S955). Further, the illustrated example shows an example in which the use timing in FIG. 26B is the “pseudo-continuous effect execution period”. Similarly to the example shown in FIG. 29, the pseudo-variable variable display effects shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D are executed, and the reach state is set as shown in FIG. And the effect which alert | reports that the item B was used is performed as shown in FIG.30 (f). Then, as shown in FIG. 30G, the pseudo-variable variable display effect is re-executed.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of an effect operation when an item effect using item A is executed (item A is selected in the process of step S955). Further, the illustrated example shows an example in which the use timing in FIG. 26A is the “reach effect execution period”. After reaching the reach state as shown in FIG. 31 (a), the player is informed that the super reach C has been executed as shown in FIG. 31 (b). Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (c), an effect of notifying that item A has been used is performed, and as shown in FIG. 31 (d), the reach effect is changed to super reach A, and FIG. ), The variable display ends. The example shown in FIG. 31 (e) shows an example in which the variable display result is a big hit, but there is an extra item after the big hit, that is, item information is stored in the item storage area. If there is, a two-dimensional code that can be read by the mobile terminal including information (for example, content) corresponding to the surplus item may be displayed as privilege data. And the content which a two-dimensional code shows can be acquired by reading a two-dimensional code with a portable terminal and accessing a management server from a portable terminal. In addition, a password may be acquired from the management server, and the acquired password may be input to the gaming machine to obtain a privilege. Note that the timing for displaying the two-dimensional code may be, for example, when the player finishes the game. The end of the game may be determined by a button operation or the like by the player. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the motivation of the player who wants to acquire the item, and to improve the gaming interest. The management server is configured to have hardware equivalent to that of a general server computer, and data communication with a mobile terminal is possible via the Internet network. The management server performs, for example, registration and update of game information corresponding to the player, issuance of a password, provision of a privilege, and the like according to the access request content from the mobile terminal. In the present embodiment, the management server can be accessed only from the mobile terminal to which the terminal identification information (SIM data) is assigned, and the mobile server to which the terminal identification information is not assigned or the terminal identification information is assigned. However, access from a portable terminal that refuses to transmit terminal identification information is denied.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  The production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the set item count value is “0”, and when it is “0”, the item type is changed. Therefore, since the item image may be changed to a different type of item image after the item image is displayed until the item effect is executed, the player pays attention to whether or not the displayed item image is changed. It is possible to collect them and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment. In addition, even if the use timing of the item before the change is lost, it may become the use timing of the item after the change, so that attention to the item image can be gathered and a decrease in the game entertainment can be prevented.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes the item effect at different timings depending on the type of the assigned item. Therefore, the variation of the execution timing of item production increases, and it can improve amusement interest. Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes an item effect with different contents depending on the type of the assigned item. Therefore, the variation of item production increases, and it can improve game entertainment. Moreover, since a plurality of items can be stored in the item storage area, a plurality of items can be held. Therefore, the opportunity for performing the item production increases, and the game entertainment can be improved. Further, in the process of step S570, a process for deleting the assigned item may be executed. Therefore, since the item image may be erased, attention can be gathered for the displayed item image.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Further, at least some of the following modifications may be combined.

(Modification 1)
In the said embodiment, although the example in which an item is provided in the holding | maintenance display advance notice determination process of FIG. 18 was shown, this is an example. The item may be given at the end of the big hit effect, for example. In this case, an item may be given by executing the process shown in FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S177 in FIG. In the process within the ending effect process of FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 101 executes the same processes as steps S904 to S908 shown in FIG. 18 (steps S771 to S775). In the process of step S771 shown in FIG. 32, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to give an item based on the item assignment determination table shown in FIG. In the item assignment determination table shown in FIG. 33 (A), it is only necessary to set whether or not to assign an item at the illustrated determination ratio in accordance with the jackpot type. In the process of step S773 shown in FIG. 32, the type of item to be given may be determined based on the item type determination table shown in FIG. In the item type determination table shown in FIG. 33 (B), it is only necessary that the type of each item is set at the illustrated determination ratio in accordance with the jackpot type. Thereby, an item will be provided at the end of the big hit effect. The item grant timing may be other timing, for example, during super reach production. Further, items may be given at a plurality of timings.

(Modification 2)
In the said embodiment, although the example in which a possession item is displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 9 was shown, this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 34, in addition to the effect display device 9, an image display device 80 (sub liquid crystal) for displaying the possessed item may be provided. According to this, even when the reach effect or the step-up notice is executed, it is possible to prevent the display of the possessed item from hindering the reach effect or the like and deteriorating the game entertainment. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which displays the item hold | maintained after the item was provided until the item was used was shown, this is an example. For example, the item may be displayed at the timing when the item is given, when the item is used, and when the item is changed. Further, instead of the item image, the item type may be displayed by a message. In the above embodiment, the item image is a plant, and the person image is displayed and the item is used. However, this is an example. The item image may be a character image such as a person or an animal, for example. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the content of the item effect changes before and after the change by changing the type of the item has been shown. However, for example, the hairstyle and eyes of the displayed person change slightly. The content of the item effect before and after the change may be changed by the change.

(Modification 3)
In the above embodiment, the case where the variable winning ball device 15 is provided in the second starting winning port 14 provided below the distribution device 200 has been described, but the variable winning ball device is provided in the third starting winning port. It may be configured. Hereinafter, a modified example in which a variable winning ball apparatus is provided at the third start winning opening will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a modification as seen from the front. The modified example shown in FIG. 35 is different from the above-described embodiment in that the variable winning ball device 15 is not provided in the second start winning opening 14. In the modification shown in FIG. 28, a third start winning opening 19 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. Also, the game ball that has won the third start winning opening 19 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the third start opening switch 19a. Further, the third start winning opening 19 is provided with a variable winning ball device 15a that can be changed between an open state and a closed release state. The variable winning ball apparatus 15a is opened by the solenoid 16a. When the variable winning ball device 15a is in the open state, it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win the third starting winning port 19, which is advantageous to the player. In the modification shown in FIG. 28, even if the variable winning ball apparatus 15a is in the closed and released state, it is configured so that it is possible to win a prize at the third start winning opening 19 that is difficult to win compared to the open state. However, the third winning winning opening 19 may be configured to be able to start winning only when the variable winning ball apparatus 15a is in the open state.

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 35, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (that is, the high base state), the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15a is opened is increased, and the start winning prize is given to the third start winning opening 19. It becomes easy to do. Therefore, also in the modified example shown in FIG. 28, when the gaming state is controlled to the probabilistic state as in the above embodiment, the player launches a game ball aiming to the right of the gaming area 7. It is advantageous to perform the launch operation so-called (right-handed). When the winning of the game ball is detected by the third start port switch 19a, the second reserved memory number counter and the total reserved memory number counter may be incremented by one. In addition, although the case where the variable winning ball apparatus 15a is provided only in the 3rd starting winning opening 19, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be provided also in the 2nd starting winning opening 14.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, an effect (item change effect) for changing an item effect or a given item on a pachinko gaming machine 1 that shoots a game ball as a game medium into the game area and variably displays a special symbol or a decorative symbol. ) Has been described as providing a configuration for executing the above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration and functions that are the features of the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine. FIG. 36 is a front view of the slot machine 500 and shows a layout of main members. The slot machine 500 is roughly composed of a housing whose front surface is open and a front door pivotally supported at a side end of the housing. Inside the casing of the slot machine 500, there is installed a variable display device 501 in which reels RL, RC, RR having a plurality of kinds of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. For example, "black 7", "net 7", "white 7", "white BAR", "black BAR", "replay", "bell", "orange" A plurality of types of symbols such as “watermelon” and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels RL, RC, and RR are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages.

  Each reel RL, RC, RR is rotated by reel motors 651L, 651C, 651R (FIG. 37) provided in correspondence with each other, and the symbols of each reel RL, RC, RR are displayed while changing continuously. At the same time, by stopping the rotation of the reels RL, RC, RR, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results. An image display device 510 having a display function similar to that of the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the front door of the slot machine 500. An operation table on which various input switches and the like for the player to perform various operations is provided at the lower part of the variable display device 501 on the front door of the slot machine 500.

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

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

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

  When the start lever 505 is operated in such a state that the game can be executed, based on the fact that the operation has been detected by the start lever switch 505A (FIG. 37), the variable display start condition is satisfied, The reels RL, RC, RR rotate, and the symbols of the reels RL, RC, RR continuously change. If any one of the stop switches 506L, 506C, 506R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed so as to be visible. Then, when the rotation of all the reels RL, RC, RR is stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols called a predetermined combination on any activated pay line is assigned to each reel RL, When the display results of RC and RR are stopped, a winning is generated.

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

  The gaming state in the slot machine 500 includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, a challenge bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the gaming state of the challenge bonus, the game is repeatedly controlled for each game at the challenge time when the end condition is satisfied by digesting one game until the challenge bonus is completed. In the game state of the challenge bonus, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, and special roles such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined in advance as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the challenge time (CT), by restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switches 506L, 506C, and 506R are operated easily stop. It is possible to derive a combination of winning symbols by the person pushing. During the challenge time, it is only necessary that the winnings of all the small roles are uniformly allowed. In the case of a challenge bonus, the probability of winning a regular bonus may be improved by making it different from the number of bets in the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, re-playing roles such as replay, special bonuses such as big bonus, regular bonus, challenge bonus etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the internal lottery in the game.

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

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

  In the slot machine 500, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus, a big bonus, or a challenge bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, and the game is more than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player. The special gaming state is not limited to the regular bonus, big bonus, challenge bonus, etc., and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than in the normal gaming state, and the player has an advantage over the normal gaming state. What is necessary is just a high gaming state.

  As a gaming state having a higher advantage for the player than the normal gaming state, for example, a notification target winning derivation condition that occurs on condition that a reel derivation condition (for example, stop order or stop timing) is satisfied is used. A gaming state (so-called assist time or AT) in which an operation procedure to be satisfied is informed, or a gaming state (so-called replay time or RT or concentration) that increases the probability that a specific winning (for example, replay winning or single bonus winning) is allowed to occur. (State) etc., and further, a game state combining these may be used.

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

  In the slot machine 500, for example, a main board 600, an effect control board 620, a reel unit 650 and the like as shown in FIG. 37 are mounted. In addition, other boards such as a power supply board and a relay board connected to the main board 600 are mounted on the slot machine 500.

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the image display device 510 provided in the slot machine 500 displays a notice effect, a notification effect, and other effect images that become predetermined screens, or by performing variable display of decorative symbols. As the game progresses in the slot machine 500, the player's attention is most likely to be directed. That is, the image display device 510 serves as a main effect means for performing a main effect relating to the game. The above embodiment is used as at least a part of the effect operation in the slot machine 500 such as the display of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 510, the sound output by the speakers 511L and 511R, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 509. It is only necessary that the same item effect and item change effect can be executed.

  In the slot machine 500, as in the above embodiment, for example, an item effect using an item or a notice effect similar to an item change effect (such as an item effect and an item change effect) is awarded after an internal winning is generated. It suffices if it can be executed over a plurality of games until the game is completed. The effect control CPU 630 uses the display area of the image display device 510 and the like to execute various effects such as an item effect by displaying the variable display, the item image, and the effect image. In addition, what is necessary is just to give an item at the time of the start of a game, for example. Then, whether or not to execute the item effect is determined at a different rate depending on whether or not an internal winning has occurred, and the type of item used is determined. For example, when an internal winning occurs, execution of the item effect is determined at a higher rate than when no internal winning occurs, and an item effect using the item A or B is executed at a higher rate than the item C. Then you have to decide. And what is necessary is just to perform the item change effect which changes a possession item at the timing when the item count value set when the item was provided became "0". In addition, a notice effect (such as an item effect and an item change effect) similar to an item effect or item change effect using an item may be executed during a gaming state such as AT or RT. It may also be executed when a small role such as “Cherry” is won. For example, the “big hit” in the above embodiment corresponds to the regular bonus, big bonus, AT, and RT, and a variation pattern with high expectation that becomes a big hit like super reach is established at the same time as the regular bonus and big bonus, for example. The winning of a small role such as “Cherry”, which is easy to perform or is derived as a condition for AT lottery, may be handled. As for the item granting condition, the determination result of the hold display notice in the above embodiment may be made to correspond to, for example, when a small role is won or when a regular bonus, a big bonus, an AT, or the like is established. In the slot machine 500, the internal winning timing is often not the same timing as the notification timing, and the above-mentioned prelude effect is performed during the period from when the internal winning combination is established until the notification effect is performed. What is necessary is just to perform item production. For example, in the case of the effect performed during the reach effect execution period of the item A “switch the reach effect mode” in the above embodiment, the “continuous effect is displayed once and other continuous effects are performed after winning the small role. For example, a “switch to” effect may be performed.

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

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which, in step S530 shown in FIG. 22, an item to be used is automatically determined from the held items and the execution setting of the item effect is performed, but this is an example. The item to be used may be determined by an operation by the player. In this case, for example, when it is determined that the execution period of each effect is determined in steps S552, S555, and S558 in the variable display effect process in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not a usable item is held. Then, the usable items may be displayed on the effect display device 9 so that the player can select the used items. For example, what is necessary is just to detect operation by the player's stick controller 122 and the push button 120, and to determine an item to be used. Then, the item effect may be executed by the processes of steps S553, S556, and S559. Moreover, you may make it display the possession item displayed when determining a use item on the image display apparatus 80 (sub-liquid crystal) provided in addition to the display apparatus 9, for example. In this case, you may make it display the description (such as a big hit expectation degree) of the item effect in each item.

(Modification 6)
In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which one item is used during one variable display and an item effect corresponding to the used item is executed, but this is an example. For example, a plurality of items may be used during one variable display. When multiple items are used, for example, different types of items such as items A and B, A and C, and B and C may be used at the same time. An item may be used at a different timing (that is, there may be a plurality of usage timings). When multiple different types of items are used at the same time, for example, if item A and item B are used at the same time, they will be restored after reach lose and become a big hit of 15R, and items A and C will be used at the same time. In such a case, it is only necessary to execute an item effect with a higher expectation level that is a big hit than when used alone, such as a step-up notice entering the fifth stage. Moreover, when another type of item or the same type of item is used at different timings, for example, a priority may be provided for each timing at which the item is used, and the used item may be determined. For example, after the effect that the reach effect is switched using the item A is executed, the effect of changing the display to the 15R jackpot may be executed after the 10R jackpot using the item A is once displayed. Even when no item is used, an effect similar to the item effect may be executed. In this case, a priority may be provided for each use timing of the item. For example, if you perform a resurgence effect after switching the mode of the reach effect of super reach, and perform an effect that makes it appear as 10R jackpot and 15R jackpot, if item A and B are held, item A will reach The production execution period and the time when the jackpot is determined are the use timing. For example, the priority of the use timing in the reach production execution period may be set higher. On the other hand, for item B, similarly, the two use timings of the reach effect execution period and the jackpot execution period are the use timings at which the effect can be executed, but the priority of the use timing in the reach effect execution period May be set high. Thereby, the effect which makes it look like 10R big hit and makes 15R big hit becomes an effect performed without using an item.

(Modification 7)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 80 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity, etc., one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 80 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, on the side of the effect control board 80, the effect control in the change display may be performed based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 80 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by 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.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 Production display device 13 1st start winning opening 13a 1st starting opening switch 14 2nd starting winning opening 14a 2nd starting opening switch 15 Variable winning ball Device 17 Third start winning opening 17a Third start opening switch 20 Special variable winning ball device 200 Sorting device 201 Inflow port 202 Sorting member 203 Left side passage 204 Right side passage 205 Left outflow port 206 Right outflow port 31 Game control board (main substrate)
56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

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A gaming machine capable of providing a plurality of types of advantageous value advantageous to a player,
Specific information storage means for storing any one of a plurality of types of specific information when the specific condition is satisfied;
Character display means for displaying a plurality of types of characters corresponding to the specific information stored in the specific information storage means;
Specific information updating means for updating the specific information to different types of specific information based on the fact that a predetermined period has elapsed since the specific information was stored in the specific information storage means;
Character update that updates and displays the character corresponding to the specific information displayed by the character display means on the character corresponding to the updated specific information based on the specific information updated by the specific information update means Display means;
It is an effect corresponding to the specific information stored in the specific information storage means, and an suggestive effect suggesting whether the advantageous value is given can be executed , and is related to the character displayed by the character display means It is possible to display a predetermined image to be displayed, and to display that the suggested image is executed by displaying the predetermined image, and that different types of advantageous value are given according to the type of character displayed by the character display means. Notification production execution means for performing ,
The update of the specific information in the specific information update means includes erasing the specific information stored in the specific information storage means,
The update display of the character in the character update display means includes erasing the character corresponding to the specific information displayed by the character display means in response to the suggestion effect being executed ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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