JP6298611B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is a machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  In such a gaming machine, for example, a countdown effect for informing the counted value is executed, and when the value counted in the countdown effect becomes zero, an effect of dropping a movable body such as an accessory, There was a thing where a liquid crystal effect etc. were performed (patent document 1).

JP2013-000140A

  However, as in Patent Document 1 described above, when the effect of informing the counted value is executed, and when the effect of operating the movable body is executed when the counted value becomes zero, the player If attention is paid to the notification of the counted value, there is a possibility that the operation of the movable body may be missed, and there is a problem that an effective production cannot be performed.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that executes a subsequent effect at an appropriate timing after the execution of an effect that notifies a counted value.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
Informing means (sub display device 152) for informing a value counted from the first specific value (for example, “5”) to the second specific value (for example, “0”);
A first effect (movable body dropping effect) including an operation of the movable body (movable body 156) (for example, an action of dropping the movable body 156) when the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value. First effect executing means (the effect control microcomputer 100, S604 in FIG. 20, S506 in FIG. 19 and FIG. 18),
Second effect executing means (effects) for performing a second effect (for example, a step-up notice effect or a hold display change effect) different from the first effect when the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value. A control microcomputer 100, S603, S604, S606, S607 in FIG. 20, S506 in FIG. 19 and FIG. 18),
The second effect executing means executes the second effect when the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value (step-up notice or hold display from the time when the count is zero in FIG. 18). Start changing production),
The first effect executing means executes the first effect so that the operation of the movable body is started after a lapse of a predetermined period after the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value. (The moving body starts dropping after a predetermined delay time has elapsed from the time point when the count is zero in FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect after the effect informing the counted value.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further, specific effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 100, S909 in FIG. 23 and FIG. 18) for executing a specific effect (movable body fall effect (no delay)) for operating the movable body in accordance with the player's operation is further provided. Prepared,
The previous specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when the player's operation is detected (starting the dropping operation of the movable body 156 from the time when the button operation is performed in FIG. 18).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect can be executed at an appropriate timing.
(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The notification means displays each value counted from the first specific value to the second specific value in a predetermined display area (displays the counted value on the display screen of the sub display device 152),
The predetermined display area and the movable body are provided at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize both with the same line of sight (for example, the sub display device 152 is provided at the center of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the movable body dropping device 154 is provided in the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 1).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect after the effect informing the counted value.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The operation of the movable body is an operation of dropping the movable body by its own weight,
Moving means (moving means 303) for moving the movable body from a lower position to an upper position;
It further includes holding means (first holding means 304 and second holding means 305) for holding the movable body that has moved to the upper position until the operation of the movable body is started.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movable body from falling at a timing other than the timing of dropping the movable body.
(5) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The movable body is operable from a first position toward a second position;
The movable body includes a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion that come into contact with each other when the movable body moves to the second position side and can absorb an impact caused by the contact.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement operation | movement of a sub display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating the countdown operation | movement of a sub display apparatus. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a movable body dropping apparatus. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the pending | holding storage buffer in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the period which performs the movable body fall effect during a high-speed fluctuation | variation and a reach production. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart which shows an effect selection process. It is a figure which shows the various tables used for the determination of the classification and step number of a notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows the operation effect process. It is a diagram for explain a countdown demonstration and subsequent operation of the after countdown effect to be executed. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine provided with the movable body dropping apparatus concerning other examples from the front. It is a figure which shows the structure of the movable body dropping apparatus which concerns on another example. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable body dropping apparatus which concerns on another example. It is the schematic which shows the state in which the production movable body is hold | maintained in the upper position.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, and a predetermined game (game shown below). Any gaming machine can be used as long as it can perform the game.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. 2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the sub display device. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movable body dropping device. FIG. 5 is a hit type table.

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

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

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 6) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 6) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 6) that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 6) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 6) that detects the player's operation act on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 9 will be described using an example of a liquid crystal display device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display using CRT, plasma display, electroluminescence or dot matrix display, etc. Other image display types may also be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a sub display device 152 separately from the effect display device 9. The sub display device 152 is formed of a thin display device such as a small organic EL (Electro-Luminescence), and is movably provided at a position below the effect display device 9. The sub display device 152 is provided in a storage space formed below the effect display device 9 so as not to be visible to the player. The upper part of the storage space is open, and the player is prevented from seeing the front side of the storage space by the game board 6 or the components provided on the game board 6. Therefore, when the sub display device 152 is at the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1, the player cannot visually recognize the sub display device 152.

  When a specific effect is executed, the sub display device 152 starts moving upward from the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 1 as shown in FIG. 2, and finally moves to the position shown in FIG. The sub display device 152 is provided with a predetermined lifting device including a drive motor 150 and gears. That is, the lifting / lowering operation of the sub display device 152 is performed by driving the drive motor 150. The sub display device 152 moves downward at a predetermined timing after the countdown effect, and finally moves to a position indicated by a broken line in FIG.

  Note that in this embodiment, the sub display device 152 will be described using an example of a display device such as an organic EL. Other image display types may also be used.

  In the present embodiment, a countdown effect may be executed. The countdown effect is an effect of counting from the first specific value to the second specific value and notifying the counted value. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the counted value is displayed on sub display device 152 in the countdown effect. The first specific value is “5”, and the second specific value is “0”. In the countdown effect, the value counted every time it is counted is updated and displayed. That is, when the countdown effect is started, “0” is finally displayed on the sub display device 152 after “4”, “3”, “2”, and “1” are displayed in order. Displayed and the countdown effect ends. The countdown effect is performed, for example, during the effect symbol display on the effect display device 9.

  The movable body dropping device 154 is provided above the game board 6. In the present embodiment, the movable body dropping device 154 holds the movable body 156 (see FIG. 4), which is an accessory, at a position above the game board 6. The movable body dropping device 154 releases the holding state of the movable body 156 at the timing of receiving a control signal from the production control microcomputer 100 (see FIG. 6). When the holding state is released, the movable body 156 drops to a predetermined position shown in FIG. 4 below the pachinko gaming machine 1 by its own weight. For the movable body 156, for example. A display indicating that the degree of expectation of the big hit such as “Gekiatsu” is high is displayed. In FIG. 4, the movable body 156 is illustrated as an example having a star shape, but is not particularly limited to a star shape.

  The movable body dropping device 154 includes predetermined moving means using a motor, a gear, and the like for moving the dropped movable body 156 to a position above the game board 6.

  For example, the movable body 156 and the reel are connected by a thread-like member. The reel is provided with a gear having a common rotating shaft, and the gear is engaged with a gear provided on the rotating shaft of the motor. When the motor is driven by receiving a control signal from the effect control microcomputer (see FIG. 6), the driving force of the motor is transmitted to the reel via the gear, and the reel rotates. When the reel rotates, a thread-like member is wound around the reel. As a result, the distance between the movable body 156 and the reel is reduced, so that the movable body 156 moves (is pulled up) to a position above the game board 6. When the movable body 156 moves to a position above the game board 6, a lock mechanism that holds the position of the movable body 156 at a position above the game board 6 is activated. For example, the lock mechanism is a mechanism that prevents dropping by restricting movement of the movable body 156. When dropping the movable body 156, for example, the meshing between the gear provided on the reel and the gear provided on the rotating shaft of the motor is released, and the restriction on the movement of the movable body 156 by the lock mechanism is released. As a result, the movable body 156 falls by its own weight from a position above the game board 6.

  In the present embodiment, the display area of the counted value of the sub display device 152 moved to a position where it can be visually recognized by the player (the position of the sub display device 152 in FIG. 4) and the movable body 156 (movement of the movable body 156). The possible range) is provided at a position where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize both with the same line of sight. Specifically, the display area of the sub-display device 152 that has moved to a position where it can be visually recognized by the player and the movable body 156 include the position where the movable body 156 is held above the game board 6 and the position after the dropping operation. It is difficult for the player to visually recognize both the display area of the sub display device 152 and the movable body 156 with the same line of sight when the position is one of the position and the position in the middle of the fall. Positional relationship.

  In the hit type table of FIG. 5, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of big hit gaming states of 15 rounds of big hit gaming states and 2 rounds of big hit gaming states are provided as the big hit gaming states having different numbers of rounds.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to the short time state and the high base state. However, since the short time state and the high base state have the same control start condition and end condition, The state and the state controlled to the high base may be represented by the term “short-time state” and may be represented by the term “high base state”.

  As shown in FIG. 5, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. In addition, as the big hit of the two rounds, a sudden probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as an abbreviated big hit) is provided.

  The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, the high base state after the big hit game state is that the special symbol and the effect symbol change display (the change display resulting in the display error) is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the next big hit It continues for a period until one of the conditions until the occurrence occurs, and then shifts to the low base state.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 6 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the production control microcomputer 100 performs display control of the sub display device 152.

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

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the production control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 operates the sub display device 152 by outputting a drive signal to the drive motor 150 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. The drive circuits for the various motors may be built in the effect control board 80 or may be provided separately from the effect control board 80.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs predetermined control information by outputting a control signal to the sub display device 152 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 operates the movable body dropping device 154 by outputting a drive signal to the movable body dropping device 154 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 7 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 8 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 8 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 8B and 8C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 8B shows a case where a big hit type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 8 (C) shows a case where a big hit type is determined using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 14 (a variation display of the second special symbol is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. ), The type of jackpot is determined as one of “normal jackpot”, “probable big hit”, or “probable jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type judgment table of FIG. 8 (B), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, and judgments corresponding to “ordinary jackpot”, “probable variation jackpot”, and “crash jackpot”. Value (big hit type judgment value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C, there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probability big hit” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the “surprise big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit symbol “5” of the second special symbol.

  Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also uses the jackpot pattern having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the design. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (C), the ratio determined for the jackpot that is in a high probability state is the same. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table has a higher ratio of selection of big hits (15 round big hits) with a larger number of rounds in the big hit gaming state than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and the jackpot game There is a high ratio of selecting big hits (15 round big hits) with a substantial number of possible winnings in the state. Therefore, when the second special symbol is a big hit than the first special symbol, the player has a higher degree of advantage with respect to winning the big prize opening (for example, there are substantially more rounds that can be won). The game is controlled to a big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the sudden big hit is not selected in the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C, it is possible to select an abrupt big hit, but it is more accurate than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B. Data may be set so that the selection ratio for jackpots is high.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 9 shows specific command data regarding the effect control command, and the relationship between the name of the command and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560 for effect control commands, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The “XX” portion of the command C2XX (H) is, for example, “00” when designating that the winning determination result is out of place, and specifying that the winning determination result is usually a big hit. It is “01”, and “02” is specified when the winning judgment result is a promising big hit, and “03” is designated when the winning judgment result is a promising big hit, when winning. When specifying that the determination result is a big hit, it is “04”.

  The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is. The “XX” portion of the command C3XX (H) is, for example, “00” when the variation pattern is non-reach, “01” when the variation pattern is normal reach, and the variation pattern is super reach. If there is, it is “02”. Note that there may be a plurality of types of normal reach or super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not it will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the value of the big hit type, and the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. Further, a value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and based on the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  When the recognized variation pattern is used, when the total number of reserved memory (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol for variable display is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, the total number of reserved memory is 3 By setting the selection ratio to be different between when the number is less than the predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storage is more than the predetermined number, compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number Alternatively, the hold number shortening control in which the variation time is shortened may be executed. However, even under conditions where the hold count reduction control is executed (for example, the total hold memory count is 3 or more), the selection ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) is made constant (the judgment value is common regardless of the hold memory count) ). When a common determination value is used when performing such a hold number reduction control, a prefetch command (a symbol designating command and a variation type command) for prefetching the winning determination result is transmitted. Based on the prefetching command, the prefetching notice may be executed when the variation pattern matches the common determination value or when the display result is a big hit. Instead of the total number of reserved memories, for example, the number-of-holds shortening control may be executed based on the number of first reserved memories or the number of second reserved memories.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

  FIG. 10A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area). The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 10A, the maximum value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total number of reserved memories (in this example, 8). ) Is reserved. FIG. 10A shows an example in which the value of the total pending storage number counter is 5.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the reserved specific area is “first” or “second” in the order of winning based on winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The indicated data is set. Therefore, data that can specify the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored in the reserved specific area. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

  FIG. 10B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (holding storage buffer) that stores random numbers and the like corresponding to holding storage. As shown in FIG. 10B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

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

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

  The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. Further, the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area can be read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 10 (A), an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured in the reserved specific area. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set in the order of winning based on winning in the 2 start winning opening 14. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 10B) ( S1216). In the processing of S1216, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 10B) ( S1227). In the processing of S1227, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the pending specific area (see FIG. 10A) is “first”. It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating “first” (that is, data indicating “second”) (N in S52), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "second" is set in a flag indicating whether the special symbol process is being performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process is being performed for the second special symbol (S54). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating “first” (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating “first” in the special symbol pointer (S53).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the holding storage buffer, and executes a jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passing process or S1227 of the start port switch passing process and previously stored in the first hold memory buffer or the second hold memory buffer, and determines the big hit To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 8) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is in a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of winning a big hit is higher than in the case where the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state). Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) and the number of jackpot determination values are variable. A normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) set smaller than the hour big hit determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. If the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 56 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is a normal game. When the state is short or short, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol. But there is.

  Note that whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation state is determined by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and is reset when the probability variation state is terminated. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the big hit end process (S307 in FIG. 12) when the probability variation big hit or the sudden big hit is reached, and then, when the condition that the next big hit is determined is satisfied. It is reset at the timing when the symbol change display is terminated and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any one of the jackpot determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets a jackpot flag indicating that it is a jackpot (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as tables used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 8C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol is different for each jackpot type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704).

  In the command analysis processing, for example, if the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is a variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 stores the variation pattern command stored in the RAM. Store in the area. Then, the fluctuation pattern command reception flag is set.

  In the command analysis process, for example, if the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is a display result specifying command, the effect control CPU 101 forms the display result specifying command in the RAM. Store in the display result specific command storage area.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processes of S800 and S550, and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols, but the control related to the change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change of the first special symbol is also the second special symbol. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  Prefetch determination processing (S500): Prefetch determination processing is performed. In the pre-reading determination process, it is determined in a manner of pre-reading at the time of winning a start whether or not the newly generated on-hold storage becomes a jackpot display result. For example, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when a command (symbol designation command) that is a jackpot display result transmitted as a determination result in the winning effect processing at S1217 or S1228 is received.

  Change target determination process (S550): Whether or not the newly generated hold storage display (hereinafter referred to as hold display) on the effect display device 9 is changed based on the hold display change effect based on the result of the prefetch determination. To decide. The hold display change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display from the normal display mode to the special display mode at a predetermined timing such as during variable display. In the change target determination process, for example, the ratio selected as the change target varies depending on whether or not the newly generated pending storage is a jackpot display result. For example, when a newly generated on-hold storage is a jackpot display result, it may be easier to be selected as a change target of the hold display change effect than when it is a loss display result, or It may be difficult to be selected as a change target. In the change target determination process, when a newly generated hold memory is selected as a change target of the hold display change effect, a flag indicating that the hold memory is selected as a change target is set. For example, the flag is set in the storage area (buffer) of the RAM 103 for storing the information (each variation pattern command) of the generated reserved memory that is generated every time the reserved memory is generated for each reserved memory. . Further, in the change target determination process, it is also determined at which fluctuation timing the hold display selected as the change target is changed, and information about the change timing at which the determined hold display is changed is stored in the storage area. To do.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the effect symbol variation display is started, and the effect symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, for example. The stop symbol of the production symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), depending on the display result, the types of disturbances required for determining various display results from the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol A numerical value is extracted, and a stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined using these and a stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random value SR1-1 for determining a left effect symbol (left symbol), a random value SR1-2 for determining a middle effect symbol (middle symbol), a right effect symbol ( (Right design) Control is made so that the numerical data indicating each of the determination random numbers SR1-3 and the like can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

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

  Specifically, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined as follows, for example. In the following description, the result of the display after reaching the reach state is referred to as “reach out”, and the result of the display without being in the reach state is referred to as “non-reach out”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, there may be a case where a countdown effect using the sub display device 152 is executed during the variation display of the effect symbol. Furthermore, in the countdown effect, any one of a plurality of types of effects is counted after the countdown from “5” to “0” on the sub display device 152 after the value displayed as “0”. It is executed as a production.

  In the present embodiment, the post-countdown effect is, for example, one of a step-up notice effect for performing a step-up notice, a hold display change effect for changing the hold display, and a movable body fall effect for dropping the movable body. This is the production.

  Note that the step-up notice is a kind of notice executed during the variable display of the symbol executed for one start winning prize, and in particular, the form of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) A notice that changes (steps up) in multiple stages. In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability. Many of the notices are for notifying that a jackpot or reach will be made, but the target for notifying the probability change jackpot, a specific reach, or promotion to probability change may also be changed. For example, it may be “reach confirmation” when going to step 3, “super reach confirmation” when going to step 4, and “big hit confirmation” when going to step 5. The change of the notice mode (step-up) may be a step-up as different characters appear in order, or a step or a change in the shape or color of one character. It may be something like that. That is, if it is possible to recognize that the state of the notice (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as seen from the player has changed stepwise, it is not limited to the above example, but can be said to be a step-up notice. . Here, a character is a video showing a living thing such as a human being, an animal, and a plant, and something other than a living thing such as some symbol, character, and symbol (an image showing these as they are and an image using these as motifs) Any image can be included as long as the player can recognize the image as a different image from the design (effect design).

  The hold display change effect is, for example, one type of notice that is executed during the variable display of symbols executed for one start winning. The hold display change effect is determined by pre-reading at the time of start winning whether the hold memory newly generated in the pre-reading determination process (S500) becomes the big hit display result, and in the change target determining process (S550), the big hit display result Determines whether or not to change the hold display according to whether or not there is a change target, and the change timing to be changed when determined as the change target, and the hold determined as the change target at the determined change timing The effect which changes the display mode of a display from a normal display mode to a special display mode is pointed out. The special display mode is, for example, a display color or pattern added to or changed from the normal display mode, a predetermined image added, or a combination of these additions or changes. In the hold display change effect, for example, the hold display determined as the change target may be displayed in the special display mode without being displayed in the normal display mode, or until a predetermined period elapses in the normal display mode. You may make it display in a special display mode after displaying.

  As described with reference to FIG. 4, the movable body dropping effect is an effect of performing an operation of dropping the movable body 156 from the movable body dropping device 154.

  By the way, when the countdown effect is executed and the movable body drop effect is executed when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, the player pays attention to the countdown display on the sub display device 152. If this is the case, there is a possibility that the dropping operation of the movable body 156 may be overlooked, and an effective presentation may not be performed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 displays the step-up notice effect and the hold display change effect among the multiple types of post-countdown effects on the sub display device 152 in the countdown effect. It is executed when the value becomes “0”, and the movable body dropping effect among the multiple types of post-countdown effects is executed so that the dropping operation of the movable body 156 starts after the time has elapsed. To do.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, for example, the countdown effect and the step are performed during the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol after the start of the variable display (the state where the variable symbol is displayed at a high speed that makes it difficult to visually recognize the effect symbol) When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the step-up notice is started when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 in the countdown effect becomes “0” (when the count is zero). The hold display change effect is also started at the same timing as the step-up notice effect.

  On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the countdown effect and the movable body fall effect during the high-speed fluctuation of the effect symbol after the start of the variable display, the value displayed on the sub display device 152 in the countdown effect after the countdown effect. A movable body fall effect (with delay) is performed in which the movable body 156 falls after a predetermined delay time (for example, less than 1 second, 0.5 seconds, or the like) has elapsed since the time point “0” becomes “0”.

  When the movable body 156 is dropped after the countdown effect, by providing a delay time, the player notices that the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, and then moves the movable body 156 to the operation. Since attention can be paid, the effect of the post-countdown effect after the countdown effect can be improved.

  In this embodiment, after execution of the post-countdown effect, two variable display areas (for example, the left variable display area and the left variable display area) are displayed in the three variable display areas (design display areas) arranged side by side. When it is stopped at an effect design showing the same value in the right fluctuation display area) and a variable display area (for example, the central fluctuation display area) is in a reach state where the variable display continues, a super reach effect is executed. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the super reach effect includes an effect operation effect that is an effect performed in accordance with the operation of the operation means by the player, and further includes a movable body fall effect. When the operation effect is executed, a notification effect is provided for making a notification prompting the user to operate the push button 120 or the trigger button 125. As such a notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, “Press the button!” Is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9.

  The operation of the push button 120 or the trigger button 125 is accepted until the predetermined operation valid period elapses after the display of “Press the button!” Is displayed. When the push button 120 or the trigger button 125 is operated within the operation valid period, a button operation (for example, an operation of pressing at least one of the push button 120 and the trigger button 125 is performed when the jackpot is determined). ) Is performed, a movable body fall effect (no delay) is performed that causes the movable body 156 to drop without any delay time, and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed after completion of the super reach effect. Stops (that is, the effect design showing the same value (for example, “7”) in the three variable display areas of the effect display device 9 stops).

  On the other hand, even when the push button 120 or the trigger button 125 is operated within the operation valid period, the movable body 156 does not fall if it is disconnected (that is, the movable body fall effect (no delay) is not executed).

  Further, when the big hit is determined, if the push button 120 or the trigger button 125 is not operated within the operation effective period, the movable body 156 is dropped without providing a delay time when the operation effective period elapses. Operate (movable body fall effect (no delay) is executed). If it is off, the movable body 156 does not fall even if the operation valid period has elapsed (that is, the movable body fall effect (no delay) is not executed).

  Such super reach production is performed regardless of the type of production after the countdown. In the super reach production, the player pays attention to the dropping operation of the movable body 156 at the time of operation by prompting the player to operate the push button 120 and the trigger button 125. An effect of dropping the movable body 156 at an appropriate timing can be executed by dropping the movable body 156 without delay at the time when the operation is performed or when the operation valid period has passed.

  Next, the specific processing contents of the effect symbol variation start process (S801) shown in FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process.

  In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S501). Next, the CPU 101 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern command read in S501 and the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command). The symbol is determined (S502). At this time, when the big hit is specified by the variation pattern command, the same symbol is determined as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol. At that time, for example, an even number of symbols may be determined for a normal big hit, while an odd number of symbols may be determined for a probable big hit. Further, when the reach deviation is designated by the variation pattern command, the same symbol is determined for the left symbol and the right symbol, and the symbol different from the same symbol is determined for the middle symbol. Further, when non-reach deviation is specified by the variation pattern command, a symbol that does not match all symbols is determined. When the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 101 does not reach the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445”) as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream. A combination of symbols that are out of sync with one of the big hit symbols (or instead of such combinations, pseudo-continuous pseudo-continuous symbols that are not included in the normal symbol sequence (for example, characters other than numbers are included) A combination of symbols including symbols) may also be determined. A pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. The temporary stop symbol refers to an effect symbol that is displayed when it is shown that the fluctuation is stopped in the pseudo-series.

  The effect control CPU 101 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect selection processing (S503). In the effect selection process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute the effect between the start of the change display of the effect symbol and the stop of the change display of the effect symbol, and determines to execute the effect. If so, the type of effect to be executed is selected. Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 selects a process table corresponding to the variation pattern (S504). When executing the notice effect, the effect control CPU 101 selects process data for executing the notice effect in addition to executing the effect according to the variation pattern command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S504).

  The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes, for example, data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbol (display of the effect display device 9 in addition to the display mode of the effect symbol) (Including other aspects of the screen) Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the production time in the production mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, displays the effect design in the form set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, and displays the character image or background displayed on the display screen. Control to display. In addition, the flashing of the light emitter is controlled in a manner set in the lamp control execution data and the sound number data, and the sound output from the speaker 27 is controlled.

  The process table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control board 80. The process table is prepared according to the contents of each variation pattern and notice effect. If it is decided to execute the effect in the process of S503, if data corresponding to the effect to be executed is set, a process table is selected, and it is determined not to execute the effect. The process table for which data corresponding to the production is not set is selected.

  Also, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  After starting the process timer, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device according to the contents of the process data (S506). After S506, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S507). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S508).

  Next, specific processing contents of the effect selection processing (S503) shown in FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the effect selection process.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines based on the data stored in the change pattern command storage area whether or not the received change pattern command specifies execution of the super reach effect (S601). When the change pattern command specifies execution of the super reach effect (YES in S601), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether there is a change target that changes the hold display due to the current change (S602). . Specifically, each time a new hold memory is generated, this is based on the flag state and the change timing information indicating that the storage area of the RAM 103 that stores the information of the generated hold memory is selected. It is determined whether or not there is a pending storage to be changed that changes the pending display at the change timing.

  If there is a change-holding storage that changes the hold display due to the current change (YES in S602), it is determined to execute the hold display change effect including the countdown effect as the effect during the change display. If there is no change-holding storage that changes the hold display due to the current change (NO in S602), the changing effect selection process is executed (S604).

  In the changing effect selection process, when it is determined whether or not to execute the notice effect during the change display, step up including the countdown effect is performed using the various tables shown in FIG. When it is decided to execute the step-up notice effect about which type of notice effect to be executed among the notice effect and the movable body drop effect (with delay) including the countdown effect, Determine the number of steps. The determination method will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the change pattern command does not specify execution of the super reach effect (NO in S601), it is determined whether or not there is a change target that changes the hold display due to the current change, similarly to S602 (S605). . If there is a change-holding storage that changes the hold display due to the current change (YES in S605), it is determined to execute the hold display change effect that does not include the countdown effect as the effect during the change display (S606). If there is no change-holding storage that changes the hold display due to the current fluctuation (NO in S605), the notice effect setting process is executed (S607).

  In the notice effect setting process, when deciding to execute the notice effect regarding whether or not to execute the notice effect during the change, which of a plurality of kinds of effects not including the countdown effect is to be executed decide. In the present embodiment, in the notice effect setting process, any type of step-up notice effect, movable body fall effect (no delay), and no notice effect is used using the various tables shown in FIG. If it is decided whether to execute the notice effect, and if it is decided to execute the step-up notice effect, the number of steps is decided. Instead of the movable body fall effect (no delay), the movable body fall effect (with delay) may be determined.

  FIG. 21 shows various tables used for determining the notice effect in the changing effect selecting process (S604) and the notice effect setting process (S607) and determining the number of steps when execution of the step notice effect is decided.

  FIG. 21A is an explanatory diagram illustrating random values SR3 and SR4 counted on the side of the effect control board 80. FIG. 21A shows the type of random number, the counting range, and the usage.

  As shown in FIG. 21A, in this embodiment, on the side of the production control board 80, control is performed so that numerical data indicating the random number value SR3 for determining the notice type and the random value SR4 for determining the step number can be counted. Is done.

  Such random values SR3 and SR4 are generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the production control microcomputer 100, and are cyclic within the range associated with FIG. It is updated and extracted as a random value by being extracted at a predetermined timing.

  Next, the determination of the notice type performed in the changing effect selection process will be described. FIG. 21B is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a notice type determination table used when determining the execution of the super reach effect, which is used in the changing effect selection process. The table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the notice types in the table include “countdown effect + step-up notice effect” and “countdown effect + movable body fall effect (with delay)”. And random number values SR3 are allocated at a predetermined ratio.

  In particular, at the time of hitting, “countdown effect + movable body falling effect (with delay)” is easily selected as the notice type, and “countdown effect + step-up notice effect” is easily selected as the notice type at the time of loss. As described above, the random value SR3 is allocated.

  Next, determination of the number of steps of the step-up notice effect performed in the changing effect selection process will be described. FIG. 21D is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a step number determination table used when determining the execution of a super reach effect, which is used in the changing effect selection process. The table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the number of steps in the table includes 1 to 5 times, and random numbers SR4 are assigned at predetermined ratios for each number of times divided into hit times (big hit times) and off times.

  In particular, at the time of winning, the random value SR4 is assigned so that it is easy to select 5 steps as the number of steps. At the time of disconnection, the random number SR4 is allocated so that 3 times is easily selected as the number of steps and 5 times is difficult to be selected as the number of steps. In FIG. 21 (D), the random number SR4 is not assigned to the number of steps once or twice regardless of whether it is a hit or miss, and therefore, once or twice is not selected as the number of steps. . For example, the random number SR4 may be assigned once or twice as the number of steps at the time of disconnection or the like.

  Next, the determination of the notice type performed in the notice effect setting process will be described. FIG. 21C is a diagram showing, in a table format, a notice type determination table used in the notice effect setting process when super reach is not executed. The table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the notice types in the table include “step-up notice effect”, “movable body fall effect”, and “no notice effect” (in any case, no countdown effect is included). Random value SR3 is allocated at a predetermined rate for each time of hit (big hit) and off.

  In particular, at the time of hitting, the random value SR3 is assigned so that “step-up notice effect” is most easily selected as the notice type and “no notice effect” is most difficult to be selected. Also, at the time of disconnection, the random number SR3 is assigned so that “no notice effect” is most easily selected as the notice type and “movable body fall effect” is least likely to be selected.

  Next, determination of the number of steps performed in the notice effect setting process will be described. FIG. 21E is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, a table for determining the number of steps used in the notice effect setting process when the super reach effect is not executed. The table is stored in the ROM 102 of the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, the number of steps in the table includes 1 to 5 times, and random numbers SR4 are allocated at predetermined ratios for each number of times divided into the hit time and the off time.

  In particular, at the time of hitting, the random number SR4 is assigned so that the number of steps is easily selected to be about the same as 3, 4, and 5, and the number of steps is most difficult to be selected. Note that the selection ratio may be different between three times, four times, and five times. For example, the random value SR4 may be assigned so that five times is most easily selected as the number of steps. At the time of loss, the random number SR4 is assigned so that the number of steps is most likely to be selected once, and the number of steps is less likely to be selected. Since the random value SR4 is not allocated to 4 times and 5 times, 4 times and 5 times are not selected as the number of steps. Note that the random value SR4 may be assigned as the number of steps four or five times even at the time of loss.

  Next, the specific processing content of the effect symbol variation process (S802) shown in FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing during the effect symbol variation.

  In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S841), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable display time timer, which is a timer for measuring the execution time of the variable display ( S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

  Until the process timer times out (N in S843), the process proceeds to S846. If it is determined in S843 that the process timer has timed out (Y in S843), the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S844). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is changed based on the process data such as display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next. The rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the next process data (S845).

  Next, an operation effect process for executing a super reach effect that is a specific effect is performed in accordance with an operation such as an operation of the push button 120 by the player (S846).

  Next, based on the value of the variable display time timer, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display time timer has timed out (S847). If the variation display time timer has timed out (Y in S848), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) (S849). On the other hand, when the variable display time timer has not timed out (S847N), it is confirmed whether or not a confirmation command reception flag indicating that a symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S848). When the symbol determination command reception flag is not set (N in S848), the effect symbol changing process is terminated. On the other hand, when the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (Y in S848), the process proceeds to S849. As described above, even if the variable display time timer has not timed out (N in S847), the control shifts to the control for stopping the variable display when the symbol determination designation command is received. Even when a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time is received, the variation display of the effect symbol can be ended when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol ends).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the operation effect process (S846). In the operation effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the data for executing the specific effect (super reach effect) is set as the process data, thereby determining whether or not the specific effect is set to be executed. Is determined (S901). In the operation effect process, when the execution of the super reach effect is determined (Y in S901), the processes after S902 are always executed. The specific effect may be a part of the super reach effect. If it is not time to set execution of the specific effect, the process ends. After a movable body drop effect (no delay) described later is executed or after an operation completion flag is reset in S915 described later, it is determined that the specific effect execution setting time is not set.

  On the other hand, when it is during execution setting of the specific effect, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not it is during the operation effective period set at the predetermined time (S902). Whether or not the operation is valid is determined based on the measured value of the variable display time timer that measures the elapsed time from the start of the variable display.

  If it is determined in S902 that the operation is not valid, the process proceeds to S912 described later. As shown in the distribution of the progress of processing in S901 and S902, this is a variation pattern for executing a specific effect, and the process related to the substantial operation effect in S903 to S911 is performed only when the operation is valid. .

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 for effect control determines in S902 that the operation is valid, whether or not an operation completion flag that is set when a predetermined operation completion condition is satisfied during the operation validity period is set. Is determined (S903). When the effect control CPU 101 determines that the operation completion flag is not set, the process ends.

  When it is determined in S903 that the operation completion flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the specific effect is started based on the process data being executed (S904). At the start of the specific effect, a notification effect (for example, a process of starting display of the operation promotion image or the like on the effect display device 9) is performed to notify the user to operate the push button 120 or the trigger button 125 (S905). , The process proceeds to S906. The notification effect is also called an operation promotion effect. On the other hand, if the specific effect is not started in S904, the process proceeds directly to S906.

  In S906, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not there has been operation detection for the push button 120 and the trigger button 125, which are the operation targets, based on the operation detection signals input from the push button 120 and the trigger button 125 ( S906).

  If no operation is detected for the operation target in S906, the process ends. On the other hand, when an operation on the operation target is detected in S906, a process of displaying an image corresponding to the operation (for example, an image including a display indicating that the operation has been received) on the effect display device 9 is performed (S907). ), Go to S908.

  In S908, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit. For example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit is specified by the variation pattern command. When it is determined that the big hit time is determined in S908 (Y in S908), the effect control CPU 101 executes the movable body dropping effect (no delay) (S909), and sets the operation completion flag (S910). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 101 sets an operation completion flag (S911) when it is determined in S908 that it is not a hit time (N in S908).

  When it is determined that the operation valid period is not in S902 described above (N in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the operation completion flag is set (S912). Then, when the operation completion flag is set (Y in S912), the effect control CPU 101 resets the operation completion flag (S915) and ends the process. On the other hand, when the operation completion flag is not set in S912 (N in S912), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit. When it is determined in S913 that the game is a big hit (Y in S913), the effect control CPU 101 executes the movable body dropping effect (no delay) (S914). On the other hand, when it is determined in S913 that it is not a big hit (S913: N), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process.

  Next, specific examples of the countdown effect and the post-countdown effect that are executed after the variable display is started will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the countdown effect and the post-countdown effect executed thereafter.

  When a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the special symbol and the effect symbol change display are started. When the variable display is started, the effect symbol is in a variable display state in each of the three variable display areas of the display screen in the effect display device 9.

  In the effect selection process, when it is determined that the super reach effect is to be executed (YES in S601), there is no hold memory to be changed to change the hold display due to the current change (NO in S602). An effect selection process is executed (S605). In the changing effect selection process, for example, when execution of the step-up notice effect including the countdown effect is determined during the variable display, as shown in FIG. After the sub display device 152 rises to a predetermined position where the display area becomes visible to the player, a countdown effect is executed (S506).

  That is, as shown in FIG. 24B, the countdown starts from “5” which is the first specific value. Each of the counted values is updated and displayed on the sub display device 152 every countdown. The countdown effect is continued until the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, which is the second specific value, as shown in FIG.

  Since it is determined that the step-up notice effect is executed as the post-countdown effect, when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, as shown in FIG. From the time “0” is displayed in 152, the step-up notice effect is executed without delay. Then, after the execution of the step-up notice effect, the super reach effect (operation effect (S846)) is executed.

  Further, in the effect selection process, when it is determined to execute the super reach effect (S601), if there is a hold memory to be changed to change the hold display in the current variable display (YES in S602), Execution of the hold display change effect including the countdown effect is determined (S603). As described above with reference to FIGS. 24A to 24C, in the countdown effect, the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0” after the sub display device 152 moves up. Will continue until.

  Since it is determined to execute the hold display change effect as the post-countdown effect, when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, as shown in FIG. From the point of time when “0” is displayed, the hold display change effect is executed without delay. Then, the super reach effect is executed after the hold display change effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when execution of the movable body drop effect (with delay) including the countdown effect is determined in the changing effect selection process (S605), as described above, using FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (c). As described above, the countdown effect is continued until the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0” after the sub display device 152 moves up.

  Since it is determined that the movable body drop effect (with delay) is executed as the post-countdown effect, when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, as shown in FIG. Then, after the time point when “0” is displayed on the sub display device 152, and after a predetermined delay time has passed, the operation of dropping the movable body 156 by its own weight is performed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) Because the movable body fall effect (with delay) is executed so that the operation of the movable body 156 is started after the time point when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0” in the countdown effect. The player can pay attention to the operation of the movable body 156 after paying attention to the value displayed on the sub display device 152 being “0”. Therefore, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production of dropping the movable body after the countdown production.

  (2) In the movable body fall effect (no delay) in which the movable body 156 is operated according to the player's operation, the player hopes that the movable body 156 will fall, Attention is paid to the fact that the falling motion of the movable body 156 is started when the player's operation is detected, so that the falling motion of the movable body 156 can be executed at an appropriate timing.

  (3) The display area for displaying the value counted in the countdown effect of the sub display device 152 and the movable body 156 are provided at positions where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize both with the same line of sight. Specifically, the sub display device 152 is provided in the center of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the movable body dropping device 154 is located at the top of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the start of the dropping operation. Therefore, by executing the movable body fall effect (with delay) so as to start the operation of dropping the movable body 156 after the time point when the value displayed on the sub display device 152 becomes “0”, the game The person can pay attention to the operation of the movable body 156 after paying attention to the value displayed on the sub display device 152 being “0”. Therefore, it is possible to improve the production effect by the production of dropping the movable body after the countdown production.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the value counted during the countdown effect is displayed on the sub display device 152 provided separately from the effect display device 9. You may display the value counted by. In this case, normally, the value counted during the countdown effect is displayed at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 9, and when the movable body 156 is dropped, always before the movable body 156 is dropped or The display position may be changed to the upper part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 at a high rate. In this way, the player can pay attention to both the counted value and the movable body 156, so that it is difficult to overlook the dropping operation of the movable body 156. In addition, when changing the display position of the value counted during the countdown effect in the effect display device 9 as described above, the change may be performed together with control for delaying the dropping operation of the movable body 156, or Instead of the control for delaying the dropping operation of the movable body 156, it may be performed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, when the execution of the super reach effect is specified by the variation pattern command, the count down effect is always executed, and when the execution of the super reach effect is not specified, the count down is performed. Although it has been described that the effect is not executed, for example, whether or not the countdown effect is executed by lottery (using a predetermined random value) is determined regardless of whether or not the execution of the super reach effect is specified. You may make it do.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, in the countdown effect, it has been described that one countdown is performed from “5” to “0” and each of the counted values is displayed. It is sufficient that at least the second specific value is displayed, and display of a value between the first specific value and the second specific value may be omitted.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the countdown effect has been described as counting in integer units (units of ones). For example, the countdown value is counted down using a value after the decimal point. May be displayed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the countdown effect that counts down from “5” to “0” and displays the counted value on the sub display device 152 is described as an example, but instead of the countdown effect, for example, A count-up effect that displays so as to increase the counted value may be executed.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the operation of the operation means is received, if it is a hit, the movable body 156 is dropped when the operation of the operation means is received. Although the effect that does not cause 156 to fall is described as the super reach effect, for example, any one of a plurality of types of super reach effects including the effect may be executed.

  (7) When there are a plurality of types of super reach effects, the operation effective period and the delay time may be changed according to the types.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, in the super reach effect, it has been described that the operation of dropping the movable body 156 at the time when the button operation is performed. However, for example, even when the button operation is performed The movable body fall effect may be executed after the operation effective period has elapsed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described as including the operation unit that receives the operation of the player, but may not include the operation unit. In this case, when it is determined to execute the super reach effect, a super reach effect different from the super reach effect including the operation effect described above is executed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the hold display change effect is executed when the change display changes the hold display by the current change. However, the change target that changes the hold display by one change. There may be one reserved memory or a plurality of reserved memories.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, the movable body 156 has been described as performing the dropping operation by its own weight. For example, the movable body 156 is positioned at the upper position using power of a motor or the like instead of the dropping operation by its own weight. From the lower position to the upper position may be performed, or a lowering operation to move from the lower position to the upper position may be performed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the dropping operation of the movable body is started after a predetermined delay time has elapsed from the time when the count is zero. However, the time point at which the dropping operation of the movable body starts is determined. (For example, when the time point at which the moving object starts to move is determined with reference to the time point when the effect symbol starts to change), a predetermined period before the time point at which the moving object starts to move. The countdown effect may be executed so that the count becomes zero at the time of.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, when there is a change-hold storage that changes the hold display due to the current variation (YES in S602 in FIG. 20 or YES in S605), the hold display change effect is executed. However, for example, even when there is a change target hold memory that changes the hold display in the current variable display, the change is executed from a plurality of types of the notice effects including other types of the notice effects. A notice effect may be determined. That is, when there is a change target change storage that changes the hold display in the current variable display, the notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of notice effects including the hold display change effect as one of the options, If the current variable display is not a change target hold storage that changes the hold display, a notice effect to be executed is selected from a plurality of types of notice effects excluding the hold display change effect from the options.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the countdown period in the countdown effect (the period during which the first specific value is counted up to the second specific value) has been described as a predetermined period. For example, as the countdown period, A plurality of periods may be set. In other words, the degree of expectation of jackpot may be varied depending on the countdown period, or the selection ratio of the notice to be executed may be varied.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, within a range of 0% to 100% Of the values, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used. That is, “the ratio is different” is not limited to, for example, that the ratio between A and B is different because A and B are 70% and 30% or 30% and 70%, respectively. , 100% and 0%, so that the ratio between A and B is different.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, which of the step-up notice effect including the countdown effect and the movable body fall effect (with delay) including the countdown effect is executed in the changing effect selection process. Although described as what is determined, for example, it may be determined that the countdown effect, the step-up notice effect, and the movable body fall effect (with delay) are combined and executed. In addition, when the countdown effect, the step-up notice effect, and the movable body fall effect (with delay) are executed in combination, at least one of the execution periods of the effects is set so that the execution periods of the effects do not overlap. You may adjust.

  (17) As the movable body dropping device, a movable body dropping device 300 as shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 may be used. As shown in FIG. 25, the movable body dropping device 300 includes a plate-shaped movable body (hereinafter referred to as an effect movable body) 302 and a guide rail that regulates the movable direction of the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction. It includes left and right side portions 301L and 301R.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the movable body dropping device 300 includes a plate-like base member 301 formed of a synthetic resin material and the like, and a movable body provided to be movable in the vertical direction with respect to the base member 301. In order to hold the effect movable body 302, the moving means 303 for moving the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction, and the effect movable body 302 moved to the upper position shown in FIG. The first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305 are mainly configured.

  The base member 301 is formed in a substantially downward U-shape when viewed from the front by an upper side portion 301H extending in the left-right direction and side side portions 301L, 301R extending downward from the left and right end portions of the upper side portion 301H. The upper side portion 301H is formed to bulge to the back side so as to cover the top surface and the back surface of the effect movable body 302 held at the upper position.

  The effect movable body 302 is located above the base member 301 along the upper side portion 301H (see FIG. 26B), and below the upper position, the vertical sides of the side sides 301L and 301R. It is provided so as to be movable in the vertical direction between a lower position (refer to a two-dot chain line position in FIG. 26 (B)) arranged at a substantially central position in the direction.

  As shown in FIG. 27, an elevating motor 306 for driving the effect movable body 302 is fixed to the rear surface of the right side portion 301R so as to project the drive shaft 306a to the front side. On the front side of the side portion 301R, there is a first gear 307 fixed to the drive shaft 306a of the lifting motor 306 protruding to the front side of the side portion 301R, and the side portion meshed with the first gear 307. A second gear 308 that is provided on the front surface of the portion 301R so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 308a facing in the front-rear direction, and is provided on the front surface of the side portion 301R that is meshed with the second gear 308. And a third gear 309 that is pivotable about a pivot shaft 309a facing in the front-rear direction. In addition, a first holding means 304 described later is disposed above the third gear 309.

  Guide rails 310L and 310R for moving and guiding the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction are attached to the front inner sides of the left and right side portions 301L and 301R in the vertical direction. The guide rails 310L and 310R are formed in a U-shape facing forward in plan view, and support a rack 341 and a guide member 342, which will be described later, so that they cannot deviate forward and are slidable in the vertical direction. It extends from a position slightly below the upper end of the head toward a position slightly below the center.

  There is no guide rail between the upper end of the guide rails 310L and 310R and the upper end of the side portions 301L and 301R and between the lower end of the guide rails 310L and 310R and the lower end of the side portions 301L and 301R. However, the rack 341 and the guide member 342 are always partially supported by the guide rails 310L and 310R within the range of movement between the upper position and the lower position of the effect movable body 302. As described above, the guide rails 310L and 310R are formed so as not to support the rack 341 and the guide member 342 over the entire length within the range of movement between the upper position and the lower position of the effect movable body 302, so that molding errors, etc. As a result, the frictional resistance between the rack 341 and the guide member 342 and the guide rails 310L and 310R is increased, and the fall due to its own weight is prevented from being performed smoothly.

  Cover members 311L and 311R are attached to the lower portions of the front surfaces of the side portions 301L and 301R with screws N1 at a predetermined distance from the front surfaces of the side portions 301L and 301R. A plurality of rows of guide ridges extending in the vertical direction are formed on the inner sides of the back surfaces of the cover members 311L and 311R, and the cover members 311L and 311R are attached to the lower front portions of the side sides 301L and 301R with screws N1. When the guide ridges are arranged from substantially lower positions of the guide rails 310L and 310R to the lower ends of the side portions 301L and 301R, the rack 341 and the guide moved downward from the lower ends of the guide rails 310L and 310R. The lower front side of the member 342 is supported.

  Further, when the cover members 311L and 311R are attached to the lower part of the front surface of the side portions 301L and 301R, the first gear 307, the second gear 308, the third gear 309, the first gear 321 and the second gear described later. 322, arranged on the front side of the third gear 323 to restrict the deviation of each gear from the rotating shaft.

  A first drop restricting portion (only the first drop restricting portion 312L corresponding to the guide rail 310L is shown) is formed at a position corresponding to the lower ends of the guide rails 310L, 310R on the back surfaces of the side portions 301L, 301R. . The first drop restricting portion is formed in a box shape that opens upward. In the first drop restricting portion, the fall due to the weight of the effect movable body 302 is abutted and restricted at a lower position as will be described later. A first buffer member (only the first buffer member 313L provided in the first drop restricting portion 312L is shown) is provided for buffering an impact when abutting.

  In addition, second drop restricting portions 314L and 314R are formed at vertically lower positions of the guide rails 310L and 310R at the lower front portions of the side portions 301L and 301R. The second drop restricting portions 314L and 314R are formed by projecting pieces projecting forward from the lower sides of the side portions 301L and 301R, and the upper surfaces of the second drop restricting portions 314L and 314R will be described later. The rack 341 and the guide member 342 are provided with second buffer members 315L and 315R for restricting the lower ends of the rack 341 and the guide member 342 at a lower position and buffering an impact when the rack 341 and the guide member 342 are in contact with each other. The second buffer members 315L and 315R are made of the same material as the first buffer member, but are thinner than the first buffer member.

  The first buffer member and the second buffer member are made of an elastically deformable rubber material or the like, and buffer the impact and suppress the generation of the impact sound. Note that the first buffer member and the second buffer member are not limited to rubber materials, and other members such as compression springs may be substituted as long as they can cushion the impact.

  As shown in FIG. 27, on the back surface of the left side portion 301L, a holding motor 320 for holding the effect movable body 302 in the upper position is fixed so as to project the drive shaft 320a to the front side. ing. On the front side of the side portion 301L, a first gear 321 fixed to the drive shaft 320a of the holding motor 320 protruding to the front side of the side portion 301L, and the side portion meshed with the first gear 321 A second gear 322 that is provided on the front surface of the portion 301L so as to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 322a facing in the front-rear direction, and that is engaged with the second gear 322 and protrudes on the front surface of the side portion 301L. And a third gear 323 that is pivotable about a pivot shaft 323a facing in the front-rear direction.

  Further, on the front side of the third gear 323, the left end portion of the second holding piece 324 extending in the left-right direction swings on the swing shaft 324a facing the front-rear direction protruding from the front surface of the side portion 301L. It is pivotally supported. At the right end of the second holding piece 324, a holding portion 325 having a substantially L shape in front view is formed, and when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, a lower end of a guide member 342 described later is supported from below. It can be done. In addition, a long hole 326 is formed in the second holding piece 324, and a connecting shaft 323 b protruding from the front peripheral edge of the third gear 323 is slidably inserted into the long hole 326.

  In this way, the second holding piece 324 is held substantially horizontally by the connection shaft 323b being positioned immediately above the rotation shaft 323a, and the second holding piece 324 is provided at the lower end of the guide member 342 when the effect movable body 302 is positioned at the upper position. 2 A second holding position that enables contact with the held portion, and a tilting posture in which the connecting shaft 323b is inclined rightward when the connecting shaft 323b is positioned directly below the rotating shaft 323a. It is pivotally supported between the second retracted position and the second retracted position retracted to a position not in contact with the held portion. The first gear 321, the second gear 322, and the third gear 323 are rotated by the holding motor 320. By being moved, it moves between the second holding position and the second retracted position. Further, a position detection sensor is provided above the second holding piece 324, and the detection piece 327 formed on the second holding piece 324 when the second holding piece 324 is located at the second holding position. It comes to detect.

  In this manner, the holding motor 320, the first gear 321, the second gear 322, the third gear 323, the connecting shaft 323b, and the long hole 326 constitute the second holding means 305. The second holding means 305 rotates the third gear 323 even when the load of the effect movable body 302 is applied to the holding portion 325 because the connecting shaft 323b is positioned immediately above the rotating shaft 323a in the second holding position. Therefore, part of the load of the effect movable body 302 is supported not only by the load of the holding motor 320 but also by the connecting shaft 323b of the third gear 323.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the effect movable body 302 includes a main body portion 340, and a rack 341 constituting a part of the moving unit 303 is attached to the right side portion thereof, and a guide member is provided on the left side portion of the main body portion 340. 342 is attached. The rack 341 and the guide member 342 are formed in substantially the same shape by a rectangular columnar member extending downward from the left and right side portions of the main body 340, and are located at a lower position slightly below the upper end of the right side surface of the rack 341. A plurality of tooth portions 341 </ b> A are formed toward the lower end, and no tooth portions are formed on the guide member 342.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the first holding means 304 for holding the effect movable body 302 at the upper position is fixed to the upper front portion of the right side portion 301R. The first holding means includes a holding solenoid 330 and a first holding piece 334.

  Normally, the excitation of the holding solenoid 330 is released, and in this state, the first holding piece 334 is held at the first holding position by the biasing force of an elastic member such as a spring. The first holding position is a position where the first holding piece 334 protrudes toward the rack 341 side. When the position of the first holding piece 334 is the first holding position, the downward movement of the rack 341 is restricted by the first holding piece 334.

  When the holding solenoid 330 is excited, the first holding piece 334 moves in a direction away from the rack 341 side against the biasing force. The first holding piece 334 moves to the first retraction position where the restriction of the downward movement of the effect movable body 302 is released.

  The operation of the movable body dropping apparatus 300 having such a configuration will be described. As shown in FIG. 28 (A), the effect movable body 302 is normally located at the upper position, so that the upper position is the initial driving position. In this state, since the lowermost tooth portion 341a of the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350a of the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 are engaged with each other, the weight of the effect movable body 302 is reduced via the rack 341. Acts on the third gear 309. Therefore, a counterclockwise rotational force when viewed from the front acts on the third gear 309, and the rotational force is transmitted to the lifting motor 306 via the second gear 308 and the first gear 307, and is caused by the load of the lifting motor 306. By inhibiting the rotation of the first gear 307, the second gear 308, and the third gear 309, the meshing state of the tooth portion of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350a of the third gear 309 is maintained.

  That is, in this embodiment, the load of the lifting motor 306 is set to be larger than the downward force applied by the weight of the rendering movable body 302, so that the rendering movable body 302 is caused by the load of the lifting motor 306. Since it can hold | maintain in an upper position, the raising / lowering motor 306 can be turned off. When the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, the rack 341 is held in the upper position by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305.

  Specifically, in the first holding means 304, the first holding piece 334 is positioned at the first holding position because the excitation of the holding solenoid 330 is released. At this time, the first held portion 346 is located above the first holding piece 334, more specifically, the lower end of the first held portion 346 is in contact with or close to the upper side 334a of the first holding piece 334, and the rack The downward movement (falling) of 341 is restricted.

  Further, the second holding piece 324 of the second holding means 305 is located at the second holding position. At this time, the second held portion 342a is located above the holding portion 325, specifically, the lower end of the second held portion 342a is in contact with or close to the upper side of the holding portion 325, and below the guide member 342. Movement (falling) is regulated.

  Thus, when the effect movable body 302 is in the upper position, the effect movable body 302 is not only held at the upper position by the load of the lifting motor 306 but also moved downward by the first holding means 304 of the rack 341. The (holding) is regulated, and the second holding means 305 regulates the downward movement (falling) of the guide member 342, so that it is held at the upper position.

  In other words, in this embodiment, the load by the lifting motor 306 is larger than the load of the rendering movable body 302. Therefore, if the rack 341 and the third gear 309 are meshed, the rendering motor 306 can move the rendering. Although the body 302 can be held at the upper position, the elevating motor 306, the first gear 307, the second gear 308, the third gear 309, which constitute the moving means 303 for moving the effect movable body 302 in the vertical direction, The effect movable body 302 can be held at the upper position also by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305 provided separately from the rack 341. Therefore, for example, a downward force exceeding the load of the lifting motor 306 is applied to the effect movable body 302 due to factors such as vibration generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or the weight of the effect movable body 302 exceeds the load of the lifting motor 306. If the effect movable body 302 is lifted at the upper position due to vibrations or the like generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the meshed state of the rack 341 and the third gear 309 is released and can be dropped by its own weight. Even in such a state, the effect movable body 302 can be held at the upper position by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305.

  In the present embodiment, the effect movable body 302 is usually in the upper position shown in FIG. 28A, that is, the lower end of the first held portion 346 is in contact with or close to the upper side 334a of the first holding piece 334. At the same time, the lower end of the second held portion 342a is held at a position that is in contact with or close to the upper side of the holding portion 325, and is provided to be able to move further upward from this position. That is, the upper position is such that the lower end of the first held portion 346 is in contact with or close to the upper side 334a of the first holding piece 334, and the lower end of the second held portion 342a is in contact with or close to the upper side of the holding portion 325. And a second upper position above the first upper position. The second upper position is a position that is a predetermined distance (for example, about 1 cm) away from the first upper position in the meshed state of the rack 341 and the third gear 309, and the rack 341 and the third gear 309 are separated from each other. It is a position where the meshing state is released.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect movable body 302 is provided so as to be movable within the movement range between the lower position and the second upper position with respect to the base member 301. The first upper position below the second upper position, which is the upper limit of the moving range, is held by the first holding means 304 and the second holding means 305 at the first upper position.

  Next, a case where the effect movable body 302 is moved (dropped) from the upper position to the lower position will be described. When the production movable body 302 is moved (dropped) from the upper position to the lower position, the raising / lowering motor 306 is driven to slightly raise the production movable body 302 to release the meshing state between the rack 341 and the third gear 309. Then drop it by its own weight. That is, when the effect movable body 302 falls, the lifting motor 306 is not loaded at all.

  Specifically, the first gear 307 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle by the elevation motor 306, whereby the second gear 308 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the front, and the third gear 309 is viewed from the front. Rotate clockwise. At this time, since the rack 341 and the third gear 309 are meshed, the effect movable body 302 moves (rises) from the first upper position to the second upper position.

  Further, after driving the elevating motor 306, the holding solenoid 330 is excited and the first holding piece 334 is moved to the first position almost simultaneously with moving (raising) the rack 341 from the first upper position to the second upper position. While moving from the holding position to the first retracted position, the holding motor 320 is driven to move the second holding piece 324 from the second holding position to the second retracted position. As described above, after driving the elevating motor 306, the first holding piece 334 is moved from the first holding position to the first retracted position, and the second holding piece 324 is moved from the second holding position to the second retracted position. . Therefore, by holding the first holding piece 334 and the second holding piece 324 while the weight of the effect movable body 302 is acting on the first holding piece 334 and the second holding piece 324, the holding solenoid 330 and the holding A load is not applied to the motor 320.

  Next, when the effect movable body 302 reaches the second upper position, the meshed state of the rack 341 and the third gear 309 is released, and the portion where the tooth portion of the third gear 309 is missing faces the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341. Therefore, the fall of the effect movable body 302 due to its own weight is started. Since the first holding piece 334 and the second holding piece 324 are also retracted from the first holding position and the second holding position, the effect movable body 302 falls from its upper position toward its lower position due to its own weight. .

  When the effect movable body 302 reaches the lower position, the predetermined lower left and right portions of the main body 340 of the effect movable body 302 are received and supported by the first buffer members of the first drop restriction portions 312L and 312R. The lower ends of the rack 341 and the guide member 342 are received and supported by the second buffering members of the second drop restricting portions 314L and 314R, so that the impact due to the drop is buffered and the downward movement is prevented from the first buffering member and It is regulated by the second buffer member and maintained at the lower position.

  Next, a case where the effect movable body 302 is returned from the lower position to the upper position will be described. When the effect movable body 302 is in the lower position, the second gear 308 is rotated counterclockwise in front view by rotating the first gear 307 in the clockwise direction in front view by the lifting motor 306. The gear 309 rotates clockwise when viewed from the front. At this time, after the rack 341 starts to rise in accordance with the rotation of the third gear 309, the tooth portion 341 </ b> A of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 are engaged. The third gear 309 is rotated by the lifting motor 306 and the rack 341 is raised. As shown in FIG. 28, when the effect movable body 302 moves to the upper position (first upper position), the drive of the lifting motor 306 is stopped (off), and the first gear 307 is loaded by the load of the lifting motor 306. Since the rotation of the second gear 308 and the third gear 309 is inhibited, the meshing state of the tooth portion 341A of the rack 341 and the tooth portion 350 of the third gear 309 is maintained, and the first holding means 304 is maintained. The second movable unit 305 restricts the drop of the effect movable body 302 from the upper position, so that the effect movable body 302 is held at the upper position.

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

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

  (20) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as an effect that is executed with or without the countdown effect executed in the variable display.

  (21) In the above embodiment, a slip effect may be executed as an effect that is executed with or without the countdown effect executed in the variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

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

  (23) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Although the gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, the game medium is enclosed, and the game points ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize.

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

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

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

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

  (27) The modifications disclosed in the above (1) to (25) may be implemented in combination of all or part thereof.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 100 Production control microcomputer, 152 Sub display apparatus, 154,300 Movable body dropping apparatus, 156 Movable body, 303 Moving means, 304 1st holding means, 305 2nd holding means.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
An informing means for informing a value counted from the first specific value to the second specific value;
First effect executing means for performing a first effect including the operation of the movable body when the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value;
A second effect executing means for performing a second effect different from the first effect when the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value;
The second effect executing means executes the second effect at a time point when the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value,
The first effect executing means executes the first effect so that the operation of the movable body is started after a lapse of a predetermined period after the value notified by the notification means becomes the second specific value. , Gaming machines. The movable body is operable from a first position toward a second position;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, comprising a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion that contact when the movable body moves to the second position side and can absorb an impact caused by the contact.

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