JP6334954B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (hit game symbol) is obtained.

  As such a gaming machine, when the decorative display including alphanumeric characters and the blank symbol is variably displayed on the variable display means, and the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, three of the same blank symbols are displayed together as the false consecutive chance. In such a case, there is a gaming machine that executes the variable display of alphanumeric characters that are stopped and displayed again (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-161391 A

  However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, for example, when the pseudo-continuous chance is composed of alphanumeric characters, even if the blank symbols are aligned when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, the blank symbols are changed to alphanumeric characters. As a result, there is no case where the pseudo-ream chance is stopped and displayed, so that the player cannot be surprised.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the gaming machine which can give a player an unexpectedness.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
Double several identification information (e.g., a special symbol or decoration pattern, etc.) performed variable display of the variable display of the display resulting predetermined specific display result (e.g., placing decorations special symbol or jackpot combination of a big hit symbol A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the symbol or the like is derived;
The display result is derived by variably displaying identification information including a main symbol (for example, alphanumeric characters) that can constitute the specific display result and a sub-pattern (for example, a blank symbol) that cannot constitute the specific display result. Variable display means (for example, the image display device 5);
After the variable information display is started and before the display result is derived, the identification information of a predetermined special combination (for example, a decorative pattern of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern) is temporarily stopped and displayed. Re-variable display executing means (for example, processing in step S607) capable of executing re-variable display for re-execution of variable display for all or a part of the identification information temporarily displayed and stopped for a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times). And the production control CPU 120 for executing
The re-variable display executing means includes
Identification information of the different combinations from the previous SL special combination (e.g., a decoration pattern blank symbol changes before the stop pattern) temporarily temporary stop displaying (e.g., executing the processing of step S602), the temporary stop displaying identification information It said auxiliary pattern is varied to the main symbol included in (e.g., performs the process of step S603) Ri can der be temporarily stopped displaying identification information of the special combinations by,
It is possible to temporarily stop and display the identification information of the special combination without changing the sub symbol once temporarily displayed to the main symbol.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the sub symbol changes to the main symbol and the identification information of the special combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Whether the re-variable display execution means temporarily stops displaying the identification information of any special combination among the identification information of the plurality of special combinations (for example, the decorative pattern of the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern shown in FIG. 17). Different presentation modes (for example, as shown in FIG. 16), for example, depending on whether the decorative symbols of the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern T102 are temporarily stopped or the decorative symbols of the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern T113 are temporarily stopped. In the change mode A or the change mode B), the sub-design is changed to the main design.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the effect of changing the sub symbol to the main symbol is different, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The re-variable display executing means, when controlled to the specific gaming state, displays the sub-design at a higher rate (for example, the determination rate shown in FIG. 15) than when not controlled to the specific gaming state. Change to a symbol and display the identification information of the special combination temporarily
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when identification information of a combination different from the special combination is stopped and displayed, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The sub symbol includes a specific sub symbol displayed in a display mode that can be changed to the main symbol (for example, a blank symbol of “★”) and a predetermined sub symbol that is displayed in a display mode that cannot be changed to the main symbol. And a design (for example, a blank design of “•”),
When the variable display means is not controlled to the specific gaming state, it is possible to derive a display result including the specific sub-design (for example, a blank of “★” in the confirmed decorative design in step S423 or step S424) When it is decided to include the symbol, the finalized symbol including the blank symbol “★” is derived and displayed)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a structure, even if it is a case where it is not controlled to a specific game state, an expectation can be given to a player to the last.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the decorative design display area and effective line in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows a decoration design. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo | simulation continuous determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a determination of the quasi-continuous chance stop pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation continuous chance stop pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a blank symbol change effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a stop pattern before a blank symbol change. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop pattern before a blank symbol change. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change aspect of a blank symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pseudo | simulation continuous operation | movement control process. It is a figure which shows an example of timing, such as a temporary stop display of a decoration symbol, and the change of a blank symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen in case a blank symbol change production is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop pattern before the blank symbol change in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation screen in case the blank symbol in a modification changes. It is a figure which shows a left symbol stop pattern, a middle symbol stop pattern, and a right symbol stop pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the stop pattern before the blank symbol change in a modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the pseudo | simulation continuous chance stop pattern in a modification.

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

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

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Here, the display area and effective lines of the image display device 5 will be described. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2 (A), the image display device 5 is divided into three “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Each is divided into three stages, an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. Therefore, the image display device 5 has decorative symbol display areas 5L-1, 5L-2, 5L-3, decorative symbol display areas 5C-1, 5C-2, 5C-3, decorative symbol display as decorative symbol display areas. A total of nine areas such as areas 5R-1, 5R-2, and 5R-3 are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the image display device 5 includes a middle line L1 that connects the decorative symbol display areas 5L-2, 5C-2, and 5R-2, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L-1, 5C. -1, 5R-1, an upper line L2, a decorative symbol display area 5L-3, 5C-3, a lower line L3 connecting 5R-3, and a decorative symbol display area 5L-1, 5C-2, 5R-3 There are five effective lines, a right-down line L4 connecting the two and a left-down line L5 connecting the decorative symbol display areas 5L-3, 5C-2, and 5R-1. If a decorative design showing the same alphanumeric characters stops on any of these active lines, a “big hit” is given.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing decorative symbols displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Here, the decorative symbol displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is referred to as the left symbol, the decorative symbol displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C is referred to as the middle symbol, and the “right” decorative symbol. The decorative symbol displayed in the symbol display area 5R is referred to as the right symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol include “1” to “8” as the main symbol, and a blank symbol as the sub symbol (“•” (dot)). Is included, and alphanumeric characters and blank symbols are alternately arranged. In the left symbol and the middle symbol, alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” are arranged in ascending order, and in the right symbol, alphanumeric characters “8” to “1” are arranged in descending order. As shown in FIG. 4, symbol numbers “1” to “16” are assigned to each alphanumeric character and blank symbol. That is, each of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is composed of 16 types of symbols.

  The left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are scroll-displayed (variable display and variable display) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the image display device 5, respectively. Specifically, the left symbol and the middle symbol are displayed as “1” “•” “2” from the top to the bottom in the decorative symbol display area, and then “•” “1” “•” “8” “ “” “1”... The right symbols are displayed as “8”, “•”, “7” from the top to the bottom in the decorative symbol display area, and then “•” “8” “•”, “1” “•” “8”. Is scrolled as shown.

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

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

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. State (first state). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state (second state), the game ball enters more than in the open state. You may comprise so that possibility may become low. Thus, in the game area, the second starting prize opening that changes between an open state (first state) in which a game ball can enter and a closed state (second state) in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. Is provided with an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 4, and a specific region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed or partially closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning opening. Thus, the second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

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

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

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 4 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state as the second state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probability change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first state (open state) and the second state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than the normal state. Closed). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. If the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode by controlling the length of the ball to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state. Good. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change manner is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the variable display mode of decorative designs may become the reach mode, and the variable display result may be a “hit”, etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player by a variable display operation of a decorative design is executed. As an example, it is only necessary that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect can be executed during decorative display of the decorative design. Although the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is originally a single change corresponding to one hold memory, it is variable so that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of hold memories are continuously performed. It is a display effect. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lose combinations is temporarily stopped and displayed, and thereafter, the decorative symbol is re-variably displayed (also referred to as re-variation or pseudo-variable variation). The quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that is a predetermined non-reach combination, instead of the variable display mode of decorative symbols. In addition, the quasi-continuous chance may include a combination of decorative symbols that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination (also simply referred to as “reach combination”) after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. For example, a decorative symbol (middle symbol) that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C among the pseudo-ream opportunities is a special decorative symbol (pseudo consecutive chance symbol) that is not used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal times. ). Among the decorative symbols that are also used in the variable display of the decorative symbol at normal time, a pseudo consecutive symbol that becomes a pseudo consecutive chance by being displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C may be included. .

  A predetermined effect such as an image display executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial fluctuation in the variable display effect of the “pseudo-continuous”, such as stopping and displaying the pseudo continuous chance including the pseudo continuous chance symbol. This is called re-variation production. As a re-variation effect, each variable display (including the initial variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” instead of stopping the special decorative pattern such as the pseudo-reliable chance symbol or stopping the special decorative symbol. ), A predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and a message image such as “one more time” may be displayed. In addition, during the period of each variable display (including the initial fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, it may be controlled to execute a rewind effect that rewinds the effect for a predetermined period.

  In addition, the re-variation effect is limited to that by displaying an image (for example, a temporary stop display of a pseudo-continuous chance symbol) on the screen of the image display device 5 (for example, a “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C). Instead, it may include any rendering operation using various rendering devices. As an example of a re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form. In the case where the effect mode changes, the possibility that a predetermined game value such as the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, the re-variation is performed once to three times, so that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once, and the decorative pattern is displayed. It is possible to make it appear as if the variable display has been started 2-4 times in succession. When the number of re-variation executions (pseudo-continuous times) increases, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” when the number of re-variation executions (pseudo-continuous times) is small (expectation for big hits) Is set to be high. It should be noted that the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of re-variation executions (the number of pseudo-continuations). For example, “reach determination” may be performed by performing re-variation twice, and “super reach confirmation” may be performed by performing re-variation three times. In addition, the number of re-variations in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be greater than 1 to 3 times, for example, 4 times or 5 times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display mode is set as a reach mode. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols change again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, the blank symbol change effect is set to be executable. The blank symbol change effects are “1” to “8” when the blank symbols included in the decorative symbols temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. It is a production that changes to any alphanumeric character. When the blank symbol change effect is executed, for example, the blank symbol temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-1 or 5R-3 changes to alphanumeric characters, and “left”, “middle”, “right” In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, even if the blank symbol changes to alphanumeric characters, the blank symbol change of the false symbol that the pseudo-continuous chance eyes are not temporarily stopped in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R The production may be set to be executable. Also, the decorative symbol display area where the blank symbol changes is not limited to 5R-1 or 5R-3, and may be another decorative symbol display area. The changing blank symbol is not limited to the blank symbol included in the right symbol, and may be a blank symbol included in all or part of the blank symbol, left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol included in the left symbol or middle symbol. Good.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike a reach effect or a pseudo-variable variable display effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is displayed. There is a possibility that, for example, the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode due to the presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, such as the lighting operation of the display or the predetermined operation of the production model such as the production role The advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as that there is a possibility that the reach production by super reach is likely to be executed, the variable display result may be a “hit”, A notice effect may be executed to notify (suggest) the player in advance.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols (alphanumeric characters) together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as hold data (hold information) in a predetermined area (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit) of the RAM 102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure holding storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, so that the normal open round may be executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the top area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 5 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. Correspondingly, it is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 so that the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 5 are read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, when the probability variation control is being performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “ "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 5, the probability change in which the probability variation control is performed based on the fact that the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the allocation of the decision value for the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 5 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 8B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 8A, for example, a big hit variation pattern is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be assigned to the result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 8 (A), corresponding to the case of the normal time in which the gaming state is the normal state and the case of the short time control in which the game state is the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a variation pattern according to whether it is normal time or short of time, and according to the total number of reserved memories It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned so as to be decided. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 9A shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns such as the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PB3-1 that are executed with the normal reach effect are superordinates such as the fluctuation patterns PA3-2, PA3-3, PB3-2, and PB3-3. It is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of reach is executed. Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 9A, the determination ratios of the variation patterns such as the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, and PA3-3 that execute reach effects are the variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2. , PB3-3, and the like are set so as to be lower than the determination rate of the variation pattern in which the pseudo variable display effect is executed.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 and PB3-1 that are executed with the normal reach effect are superordinates such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PA2-3, PB2-2, and PB2-3. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of reach is executed. In the determination example shown in FIG. 9B, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns such as the fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PA2-2, and PA2-3 are executed. It is set to be higher than the determination rate of the variation pattern in which the pseudo-continuous variable display effect such as -3 is executed. Further, at the time of losing, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is set to be lower than that at the time of big hit. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 9B, the determination ratio of the variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 from which the variable A display result is derived by executing the super A reach effect is that the super B reach effect is executed. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation patterns PA2-3 and PB2-3 from which the variable display result is derived. In contrast, in the determination example shown in FIG. 9A, the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PA3-2 and PB3-2 are set to be lower than the determination ratios of the fluctuation patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3. Yes. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and PB2-1 to PB2-3, and the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 and PB3-1 to PB3-3 are special features. While the figure variation time and contents are common, the variable display result is different from “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the super reach reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. When the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed. Also, when the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, the big hit expectation is increased as compared to when the pseudo-variable variable display effect is not executed.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 8B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Register settings. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the LED for the game is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 10 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S421). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S421; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of “non-reach” that does not have the reach mode (step S422).

  If it is determined in step S422 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S422; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S423). As an example, in the process of step S423, first, a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is displayed. The left fixed decorative pattern to be stopped is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is only necessary to determine a right determined decorative symbol that does not constitute a reach or a part of various chance eyes on the active line in combination with the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  Note that, in the process of step S423, the determination ratio of the determined decorative symbols may be varied depending on the gaming state (whether or not the state is a certain variation state). For example, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in which the alphanumeric decoration symbol stops on the middle effective line L1 may be determined. You may make it easy to determine the final stop symbol of the non-reach combination in which the decorative symbol stops.

  If it is determined in step S422 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S422; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach-losing combination is determined (step S424). As an example, in the process of step S424, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or a production random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols. decide. In the left / right determined symbol determination table, a plurality of types of reach loss stop patterns are selected depending on which of the five effective lines (middle line L1, upper line L2, lower line L3, lower right line L4 and lower left line L5) is used. Should just be provided. Note that when reaching the right falling line L4 or the left falling line L5, reach is achieved in the right falling line L4 and the left falling line L5 due to the configuration of the left symbol and the right symbol as shown in FIG. As described above, the reach in the right-down line L4 and the left-down line L5 is also referred to as W reach (double reach).

  Note that, in the process of step S424, the determined decorative symbol determination ratio may be varied depending on the gaming state (whether or not the state is a certain variation state or the like). For example, when the gaming state is a probable change state, it may be determined as one of reach-losing stop patterns (medium-stage reach-losing stop patterns) that reach in the middle line L1. Further, when the gaming state is not the probability variation state (when it is a non-probability variation state), it may be determined as any one of all reach loss stop patterns. Whether or not the gaming state is a probable state may be specified from a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11. In this way, in the probability variation state, whether or not it will be a big hit easily, while in the non-probability variation state, since various reach is executed, the interest of the game is improved.

  It should be noted that, in the probability variation state, it is not always determined to be the middle reach reach stop pattern, but may be determined to the middle reach reach stop pattern at a high rate. For example, the upper reach reach stop pattern, the lower reach stop pattern, and the W reach stop pattern may be determined. In addition, according to the type of reach (normal reach, super reach), the determination ratio of which reach line is used for reach may be varied. For example, the reach with higher hit probability may be more likely to reach the middle line L1.

  Further, in the process of step S424, by determining the stop pattern in which the decorative symbols to be stopped are associated with the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the final symbol of the reach-losing combination is not determined, but the left symbol is stopped. By determining the pattern and the right symbol stop pattern, the final stop symbol of the reach-losing combination may be determined. For example, the left symbol stop pattern may be determined first, and the right symbol stop pattern constituting the reach may be determined in combination with the left symbol stop pattern.

  In the process of step S424, further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determined stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the table or the like, the middle fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination on the active line, an arbitrary value (for example, “1”) is added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium confirmed decorative symbol. What is necessary is just to make it a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  In the process of step S424, the final stop symbol of the reach / losing combination may be determined at a time by determining the stop pattern in which the decorative symbol to be stopped is associated with each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  When it is determined in step S421 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S421; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S425). As an example, in the process of step S425, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. Alphanumeric characters that are stopped and displayed in line with the active line determine the same decorative design.

  In step S425, the determination ratio of the big hit stop pattern may be varied depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state and whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”. For example, when the big hit type is “probable change” and the gaming state is probable change, a big hit stop pattern (medium big hit combination) that becomes an odd-numbered alphanumeric big hit combination (probability variable big hit combination) in the middle line L1. Any one of the stop patterns may be determined. Further, when the gaming state is not a probability variation state (when it is a non-probability variation state), it may be determined as any one of all the big hit stop patterns that become odd number big hit combinations (probability variable big hit combinations). Note that whether or not the gaming state is a probable state may be specified from a gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change” and the gaming state is probable change state, the big hit stop pattern (medium big hit) that is an even-numbered alphanumeric big hit combination (non-probable variable big hit combination) in the middle line L1 Any one of the stop patterns may be determined. Further, when the gaming state is not a probability variation state (when it is a non-probability variation state), it may be determined as any one of all the big hit stop patterns that are even-numbered alphanumeric jackpot combinations (non-probability variation big hit combinations). In this way, in the probability variation state, whether or not it will be a big hit easily, while in the non-probability variation state, since various reach is executed, the interest of the game is improved.

  In the probability variation state, the middle big hit stop pattern is not necessarily determined, but the middle big hit stop pattern may be determined at a high rate. For example, the upper big hit stop pattern or the lower big hit stop pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S425, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is not determined at a time by determining the stop pattern in which the decorative symbol to be stopped is associated with each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The final stop symbol of the jackpot combination may be determined by determining the left symbol stop pattern, the middle symbol stop pattern, and the right symbol stop pattern, respectively. For example, the left symbol stop pattern is first determined, the right symbol stop pattern that constitutes the reach in combination with the left symbol stop pattern is determined, and finally the middle symbol stop pattern that is the jackpot combination is determined. Good.

  After steps S423, S424, and S425, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pseudo-continuous determination process (step S426). In step S426, settings for executing a pseudo-variable variable display effect are performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pseudo-continuous determination process. In the pseudo-continuous determination process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 identifies the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S501). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a pseudo-series based on the specified variation pattern (step S502). In step S502, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation pattern identified in step S501 is one of the variation patterns PB1-3, PB2-1 to PB2-3, and PB3-1 to PB3-3. In such a case, it may be determined that there is a pseudo-ream. If it is determined in step S502 that there is a pseudo-continuation (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern (step S503).

  In step S503, as an example, the effect control CPU 120 uses a random number SR1 (for example, a range of “1” to “160”) for determining a pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. The numerical data indicating that can be taken.) Is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to a pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, any one of a plurality of pseudo consecutive chance stop patterns may be determined. When the re-variation is performed a plurality of times, in step S503, the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern may be determined by the number of re-variations using a random number value different from the random value SR1.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern determination table. In the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13, the numerical values (determined values) to be compared with the random value SR1 for determining the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern are pseudo consecutive chance stop patterns TP101 to TP108 and TP111 to TP118. As long as it is assigned to one of the determination results. In this embodiment, as an example, the determination ratios of the pseudo consecutive chance stop patterns TP101 to TP108 and TP111 to TP118 are set to be equal. The determination ratio may be set differently. For example, when a decorative pattern that is a specific pseudo-continuous chance, which is composed entirely of alphanumeric characters “7”, is temporarily stopped and displayed, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected expectation of big hit). Alternatively, the determination ratio may be set according to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost” so that it can be suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit”. By doing in this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which alphanumerical chance chance composed of alphanumeric characters has stopped, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, two types of pseudo consecutive chances such as “chance eye A” and “chance eye B” are provided. In “chance eye A”, pseudo consecutive chance eye stop patterns TP101 to TP108 are set. In addition, pseudo chance chance stop patterns TP111 to TP118 are set in “chance eye B”. FIG. 14 shows an example of a pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern. As shown in FIG. 14A, in “chance eye A”, the middle left symbol, the middle middle symbol, and the lower right symbol are a combination of decorative symbols having the same alphanumeric characters. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, “chance eye B” is a combination of decorative symbols in which the middle left symbol, middle middle symbol, and upper right symbol are the same alphanumeric characters.

  After performing the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 120 for effect control determines execution of the blank symbol change effect (step S504). In step S504, as an example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a blank symbol change effect execution determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 as a use table for determining the execution of the blank symbol change effect. Select and set. In the blank symbol change effect execution determination table, for example, depending on whether the variable display result specified by the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is “big hit” or “lost”, the blank symbol A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random effect determination random number SR2 is assigned to a determination result of “execution” for executing the blank symbol change effect or “not executing” for not executing the blank symbol change effect. It only has to be done. The effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, numerical data indicating a random number SR2 for determining a blank symbol change effect extracted from an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Based on the blank design change effect execution determination table, it may be determined whether or not the blank design change effect is executed.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of a blank symbol change effect execution determination table. In the blank symbol change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 15, for example, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value SR2 is blank depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”. It is assigned to “execution” for executing the symbol change effect or “no execution” for not executing the blank symbol change effect. In this embodiment, for example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined to be “executed” for executing the blank symbol change effect at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “losing”. The

  For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it may be determined to be “executed”. In this way, “when the variable display result is“ big hit ”, at a higher rate than when the variable display result is“ lost ””, the blank symbol change effect when the variable display result is “big hit” In addition to the case of 70% and 30%, 80% and 20%, and the ratio of executing the blank symbol change effect when the variable display result is “losing”, 10% This includes the case where the rate is 0% and 0%. These may be realized by a table determination ratio or the like.

  After executing the process of step S504 shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a blank symbol change effect is executed (step S505). When it is determined in step S505 that a blank symbol change effect is being executed (step S505; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines a blank symbol change stop pattern and a blank symbol change mode (step S506). . In step S506, as an example, the CPU 120 for effect control is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as a use table for determining the stop pattern before the blank symbol change and the change pattern of the blank symbol. Select and set the stop pattern setting table before blank symbol change. In the stop pattern setting table before blank symbol change table, the stop pattern before blank symbol change and the change pattern of the blank symbol are associated with the determination result determined in step S503 (the determination result of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern). It only has to be. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the blank symbol change stop pattern and the blank symbol change mode by referring to the blank symbol change stop pattern setting table based on the determination result of step S503, for example.

  FIG. 16 shows a configuration example of the stop pattern determination table before blank symbol change. In the blank pattern change stop pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16, the determination results in step S503 (pseudo consecutive chance stop patterns TP101 to TP108, TP111 to TP118) and blank symbol change stop patterns TP201 to TP208, TP211 to TP218. Are associated on a one-to-one basis. The stop patterns TP201 to TP208 before the blank symbol change correspond to the quasi-continuous chance stop patterns TP101 to TP108 of “chance eye A”. The stop patterns TP211 to TP218 before the blank symbol change correspond to the quasi-continuous chance stop patterns TP111 to TP118 of “chance eyes B”. Also, a blank symbol change mode A is set in the blank symbol change stop patterns TP201 to TP208, and a blank symbol change mode B is set in the blank symbol change stop patterns TP211 to TP218.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of a stop pattern before a blank symbol change. As shown in FIG. 17 (A), in the stop pattern TP201 to TP208 before blank symbol change, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same alphanumeric characters (for example, “2”) on the middle effective line, The symbol is a stop pattern that is an alphanumeric character (for example, “3”) obtained by adding 1 to the alphanumeric character of the left symbol. In addition, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the stop pattern TP211 to TP218 before the blank symbol change, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same alphanumeric characters (for example, “3”) on the middle effective line. The right symbol is a stop pattern that is an alphanumeric character (for example, “2”) obtained by subtracting 1 from the alphanumeric character of the left symbol.

  As an example, the blank pattern change mode A is changed from the blank design in the decorative design display area 5R-3 to the alphanumeric characters constituting the pseudo-continuous pattern, and the alphanumeric design in the decorative design display area 5R-2 is the decorative design. This is a change mode in which a new blank symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2 while moving to the display area 5R-1. FIG. 18 shows how the blank symbol is changed. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), in the case of the stop pattern TP202 before the blank symbol change, the alphanumeric character “2” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle effective line, and “2” is displayed as the middle symbol. Are temporarily stopped, and the right symbol “3” is temporarily stopped. Thereafter, the blank symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R-3 changes to “2” alphanumeric characters constituting the pseudo-continuous chance, and the alphanumeric character “3” in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2 is displayed in the decorative symbol display. While moving to the area 5R-1, a new blank symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2. In the display area of the image display device 5, the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern TP102 is temporarily stopped and displayed as the pseudo-continuous chance.

  As an example, the blank pattern change mode B changes the blank design in the decorative design display area 5R-1 to the alphanumeric characters constituting the pseudo-chance, and the alphanumeric design in the decorative design display area 5R-2 is the decorative design. While moving to the display area 5R-3, a new blank design is displayed in the decorative design display area 5R-2. For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, in the case of the stop pattern TP213 before blank symbol change, the alphanumeric character “3” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle effective line, and “3” is displayed as the middle symbol. Are temporarily stopped and alphanumeric characters “2” are temporarily stopped and displayed as a pattern on the right. Thereafter, the blank symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R-1 changes to the “3” alphanumeric character constituting the pseudo-continuous chance, and the alphanumeric character “2” in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2 is displayed as the decorative symbol display. While moving to the area 5R-1, a new blank symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2. In the display area of the image display device 5, a pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern TP113 is temporarily stopped and displayed as a pseudo-continuous chance.

  In change mode A or change mode B, a new blank symbol may not be displayed again in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2. For example, in the change mode A, the blank design in the decorative design display area 5R-3 is changed to alphanumeric characters constituting the pseudo-continuous chance, and the alphanumeric characters in the decorative design display area 5R-2 are displayed in the decorative design display area 5R-. It may be a change mode that moves to 1. In the change mode B, the blank symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R-1 changes to alphanumeric characters constituting the pseudo-continuous chance, and the alphanumeric characters in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2 change to the decorative symbol display area 5R-3. It may be a moving change mode. In the change mode A or the change mode B, a symbol such as “NEXT” may be displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2.

  When it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 12 that there is no pseudo-continuation (step S502; No), or when it is determined in step S505 that the blank symbol change effect is not executed (step S505; No), for effect control The CPU 120 ends the pseudo-continuous determination process.

  After executing the process of step S426 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 120 for effect control determines a notice effect other than the pseudo-variable variable display effect (step S427). Following the process of step S427, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S428). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variation effect control patterns prepared in accordance with the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and the content determined in the process of step S426. Select and set as usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S428, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is made (step S429). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S430). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S428 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the like. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen.

  Following the process of step S430, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S431). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S432), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern) corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when the end code is read out from.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not there is a pseudo-continuation (step S452). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuity depending on whether or not the effect control pattern of the pseudo-variable variable display effect is set in the usage pattern. If it is determined in step S452 that there is a pseudo-continuation (step S452; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a pseudo-continuous operation control process for executing a pseudo-variable variable display effect (step S453).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the pseudo continuous operation control process executed in step S453 of FIG. In the pseudo continuous motion control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a blank symbol change effect execution period (step S601). The blank symbol change effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern based on the fact that the blank symbol change effect is determined to be executed in step S504. When it is determined in step S601 that it is the blank symbol change effect execution period (step S601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative symbol of the stop pattern before the blank symbol change determined in step S506 as an image display. Temporary stop display is performed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the device 5 (step S602). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 changes the blank symbol to alphanumeric characters in the blank symbol change mode determined in step S506 (step S603). As a result, the decorative symbols of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  If it is determined in step S601 that it is not the blank symbol change effect execution period (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is a pseudo-continuous chance temporary stop display period (step S604). The pseudo continuous chance temporary stop display period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern determined as a usage pattern according to a variation pattern. When it is determined in step S604 that it is the pseudo continuous chance temporary stop display period (step S604; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the decorative pattern of the pseudo continuous chance stop pattern determined in step S503. A temporary stop display is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 (step S605). In step S605, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the blank symbol change effect, and thus temporarily displays the decorative symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  When it is determined in step S604 that it is not the pseudo-continuous chance temporary stop display period (step S604; No), after executing the processing of steps S603 and S605, the effect control CPU 120 performs the revariable display execution period. It is determined whether or not there is (step S606). The re-variable display execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern determined as a usage pattern according to a variation pattern. When it is determined in step S606 that it is the re-variable display execution period (step S606; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes re-variable display of the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped (step S607).

  When it is determined in step S606 that it is not the re-variable display execution period (step S606; No), after executing the process of step S607, the effect control CPU 120 ends the pseudo-continuous operation control process.

  Next, timings such as a temporary stop display of decorative symbols and a change of blank symbols will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, at the timing T1 after the start of variable display, the decorative symbol of the stop pattern before the blank symbol change is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the change of the blank symbol starts. Then, at timing T2, the change of the blank symbol is completed, and the decorative symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the re-variable display of the decorative design is started. In the case of a variation pattern in which re-variable display is performed twice, the above operation is performed once more, and in the case of a variation pattern in which re-variable display is performed three times, the above operation is performed two more times. At the timing T3, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the main effect screen when the blank symbol change effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied from the state in which the decorative combination of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As shown in (B), variable display of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 22C, the alphanumeric symbol “2” is temporarily displayed as a left symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5L-2 on the middle effective line, and the decorative symbol display area is displayed. After the alphanumeric character “3” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the 5R-2, the alphanumeric character “2” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display area 5C-2. That is, the decorative symbols of the stop pattern TP202 before the blank symbol change are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), the blank symbol temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-3 is turned on. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (E), the blank symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R-3 changes to “2” alphanumeric characters, and the alphanumeric character “3” in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2 is decorative. While moving to the symbol display area 5R-1, a new blank symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2. As a result, as shown in FIG. 22 (F), the decorative symbols of the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern TP102 are temporarily stopped in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It will be in the state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 22 (G), re-variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, in step S602, the decorative pattern of the stop pattern before the blank symbol change is displayed as “left”, “middle”, “ A temporary stop display is performed in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the blank symbol is changed to an alphanumeric character in step S603, thereby temporarily stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern. In this way, the blank design changes to alphanumeric characters, and the decorative design that becomes the pseudo-ream chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, so that the player can be surprised.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, a plurality of pseudo-continuous chance stop patterns are set, and the pseudo-continuous chance type is “chance eye A”. When temporarily displaying the decorative symbol of the consecutive chance stop pattern T102, the blank symbol changes to alphanumeric characters in the change mode A, and the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern T113 in which the type of the pseudo consecutive chance is “chance eye B”. In the case of temporarily stopping display of the decorative design, the blank design changes to alphanumeric characters in the change mode B. In this way, since the changing manner in which the blank symbol changes to alphanumeric characters is different, the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the blank is at a higher rate than when the variable display result is “losing”. It is determined to be “executed” for executing the symbol change effect. When the blank symbol change effect is executed, for example, a decorative symbol of the stop pattern before blank symbol change shown in FIG. Thereby, when a decorative pattern having a combination different from that of the pseudo-ream chance is stopped and displayed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. However, you may comprise a blank symbol with a multiple types of display mode.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stop pattern before a blank symbol change in the modified example. As shown in FIG. 23, a blank symbol is configured with a display form of “•” (hereinafter referred to as “•” blank design) and a display mode of “★” (star). (Hereinafter referred to as “★” blank design). A blank symbol “•” indicates that the character cannot be changed to alphanumeric characters, and a blank symbol “★” indicates that the character can be changed to alphanumeric characters. As shown in FIG. 23A, in the stop patterns TP201 to TP208 before the blank symbol change, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same alphanumeric characters (for example, “2”) on the middle effective line, The symbol is an alphanumeric character (for example, “3”) obtained by adding 1 to the alphanumeric character of the left symbol, and the lower right symbol is a stop pattern that is a blank symbol of “★”. Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), in the stop patterns TP211 to TP218 before the blank symbol change, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same alphanumeric characters (for example, “3”) on the middle effective line. The right symbol is an alphanumeric character (for example, “2”) obtained by subtracting 1 from the alphanumeric character of the left symbol, and the upper right symbol is a stop pattern that is a blank symbol of “★”. Thus, it is good also considering only the display mode of the blank symbol which changes to an alphanumeric character in the stop pattern before a blank symbol change as "*".

  In this case, a blank symbol of “★” may be included in the confirmed decorative symbol when the fixed decorative symbol that is the non-specific display result is derived and displayed. For example, when determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination in step S423, or determining the combination of the fixed decorative symbols serving as the final stop symbol constituting the reach-losing combination in step S424. Sometimes, if you decide whether to include a blank symbol of “★” in the specified pattern at a predetermined rate, and if you decide to include a blank symbol of “★”, then a finalized symbol that contains a blank symbol of “★” What is necessary is just to determine the combination. It should be noted that even if a definite decorative symbol including a blank symbol of “★” is derived and displayed, the blank symbol of “★” does not change to alphanumeric characters.

  Therefore, when the decorative pattern of the stop pattern before the change of the blank pattern including the blank pattern of “★” is temporarily stopped, the blank pattern of “★” changes to alphanumeric characters, but finally “★” When the fixed decorative design including the blank design is stopped and displayed, the blank symbol “★” does not change to alphanumeric characters.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect screen when the blank symbol changes in the modification. As shown in FIG. 24 (A), when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied from the state in which the decorative symbol of the lost combination is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As shown in (B), variable display of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, when the predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 24C, on the middle effective line, the alphanumeric symbol “3” is temporarily displayed as a left symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5L-2, and the decorative symbol display area After the alphanumeric character “2” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the 5R-2 as a right symbol, the alphanumeric character “3” is temporarily stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display area 5C-2. That is, the decorative symbols of the stop pattern TP213 before the blank symbol change are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In this state, the blank symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5R-1 is a blank symbol TB of “★”. Note that blank symbols other than the decorative symbol display area 5R-1 are blank symbols SB of “•”. Next, as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the blank symbol TB of “★” temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-1 is turned on. Then, as shown in FIG. 24E, the blank symbol “★” changes to “3” alphanumeric characters, and the alphanumeric character “2” in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2 changes to the decorative symbol display area 5R. -3, and a new “•” blank symbol SB is displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5R-2. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24F, the decorative symbols of the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern TP113 are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It will be in the state. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24 (G), re-variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above modification, for example, the blank symbol includes a blank symbol of “•” and a blank symbol of “★”, and the blank symbol of “•” does not change to alphanumeric characters. Although possible, the blank symbol “★” can be changed to alphanumeric characters. If it is determined in step S423 or step S424 that the blank symbol of “★” is included in the final symbol, the final symbol including the blank symbol of “★” is derived and displayed. When the decorative pattern of the stop pattern before the blank pattern change including the blank pattern of “★” is temporarily stopped, the blank pattern of “★” changes to alphanumeric characters, but finally the blank pattern of “★” When the confirmed decorative design including is stopped and displayed, the blank design of “★” does not change to alphanumeric characters. Thereby, even if the variable display result is not “big hit”, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation to the end. For example, if the variable display result is a “big hit”, the “/” blank symbol is changed to alphanumeric characters to temporarily stop the pseudo-continuous chance display, or the “•” blank symbol is changed to alphanumeric characters. As a rare case such as when a big hit is confirmed, the blank design of “·” may be changed to alphanumeric characters, such as when a fixed decorative design that is a big hit combination is stopped and displayed by changing.

  In the modification, the display mode that can be changed to alphanumeric characters is “★”, and the display mode that cannot be changed to alphanumeric characters is “•”. However, the display mode of the blank symbol is not limited to “★” or “•”. For example, the display mode that can be changed to alphanumeric characters may be “◯” (circle mark), “Δ” (triangle mark), “□” (square mark), or the like. In addition, a display mode that cannot be changed to alphanumeric characters may be “x” (cross mark) or the like. A plurality of blank symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed may be composed of three or more of the plurality of types of blank symbols. In addition, for example, when a plurality of types of blank symbols such as “★”, “O”, “△”, and “□” are temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected big hit expectation). Accordingly, it may be determined which type of blank design is changed to alphanumeric characters.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, only one of the plurality of blank symbols included in one blank symbol change stop pattern is a blank symbol “★”. However, the number of “★” blank symbols is not limited to one. For example, two or more of a plurality of blank symbols included in one blank symbol change stop pattern may be a blank symbol of “★”. For example, as a first method, a blank symbol of “★” may be included one by one in the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and three “★” blank symbols may be changed. As a second method, include one “★” blank symbol in the left symbol and middle symbol, left symbol and right symbol, or middle symbol and right symbol, and change the two “★” blank symbols. It may be. As a third method, two “★” blank symbols may be changed by including two “★” blank symbols in the left symbol, middle symbol, or right symbol. Further, a plurality of “★” blank symbols may be changed by combining the first to third methods.

  In the embodiment described above, for example, as shown in FIG. However, it is not necessary to prepare a stop pattern before blank symbol change in advance. For example, you may determine a stop pattern before a blank symbol change so that it may mention later. FIG. 25A shows a list of left symbol stop patterns. As shown in FIG. 25A, left symbol stop patterns LSP1 to LSP16 are provided as left symbol stop patterns. FIG. 25B is a diagram showing a list of medium symbol stop patterns. As shown in FIG. 25B, middle symbol stop patterns CSP1 to CSP16 are provided as middle symbol stop patterns. FIG. 25C is a diagram showing a list of right symbol stop patterns. As shown in FIG. 25C, right symbol stop patterns RSP1 to RSP16 are provided as the right symbol stop patterns. In addition, the number attached | subjected to each symbol stop pattern is the same as the symbol number (FIG. 3) of the symbol stopped in the upper stage.

  For example, in step S506, a blank pattern change stop pattern may be determined as shown in FIG. For example, when the quasi-continuous chance stop pattern (determination result in step S503) is TP101 or TP111, the left symbol stop pattern is determined to be LSP16, the middle symbol stop pattern is determined to be CSP16, and the right symbol stop pattern is prohibited. Right symbol stop patterns RSP1, 3, 5,... 13, 15 and RSP14 other than right symbol stop patterns (RSP2, 4, 6,... 12, 16) are determined. Similarly, when the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern is TP102 or TP112, TP103 or TP113,..., TP108 or TP118, the symbol stop pattern shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, a pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern is a stop pattern in which the left symbol in the middle, the middle symbol in the middle, and the right symbol in the lower (or upper) are the same alphanumeric characters. It was. However, the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern is not limited to the stop pattern described above. FIG. 27 shows another example of the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), in the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same alphanumeric characters (for example, “2”) on the middle effective line, and the right symbol is The stop pattern may be an alphanumeric character (for example, “3” or “1”) obtained by adding or subtracting 1 to the alphanumeric character of the left symbol. Also, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern is stopped on the middle effective line, for example, the left symbol is “3”, the middle symbol is “5”, and the right symbol is “7”. A stop pattern in which symbols of a predetermined combination that can be distinguished from each other are stopped and displayed, such as a pattern, a stop pattern in which the left symbol is “7”, the middle symbol is “5”, and the right symbol is “3”. It may be.

  Further, the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern is not limited to a stop pattern in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the middle effective line L1, but the upper line L2, the lower line L3, the lower right line L4, or It may be a stop pattern in which a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the lower left line L5. Further, the pseudo consecutive chance stop pattern is predetermined in a predetermined decorative symbol display area such as a decorative symbol display area 5L-3, a decorative symbol display area 5C-1, and a decorative symbol display area 5R-3. A combination pattern may be a stop pattern in which stop display is performed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, by determining the variation pattern in step S111, the presence / absence of pseudo-continuations and the number of pseudo-continuous variations are determined on the main substrate 11 side. However, in step S111, it is not necessary to determine the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream and the number of times of pseudo-ream fluctuation. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12 that has received the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the presence / absence of the pseudo-series and the number of pseudo-series fluctuations may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the blank symbol change effect execution determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR2 is displayed as a variable display result of “big hit” or “lost”. Depending on whether it is, “assigned” is executed to execute the blank symbol change effect, or “not executed” not to execute the blank symbol change effect. However, how to assign a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 is not limited to the above method (a method according to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “lost”). For example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2 may be assigned according to a variation pattern instead of the above method or in addition to the above method, or may be assigned according to the number of pseudo continuous variations. Good.

  In addition, for example, as a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8B, a variation pattern that performs pseudo continuous variation after changing a blank design and a variation pattern that performs pseudo continuous variation without changing a blank design are prepared in advance. You may keep it.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop pattern before changing the blank symbol, the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same alphanumeric character, the right symbol is one addition to the alphanumeric character of the left symbol, or It was set as the stop pattern which is the alphanumeric character 1 subtracted. However, the stop pattern before the blank symbol change is not limited to the stop pattern described above. For example, the right symbol may be an alphanumeric character obtained by adding or subtracting two or more to the alphanumeric characters of the left symbol.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the blank symbol change mode A is set in the blank symbol change stop patterns TP201 to TP208, and the blank symbol change is set in the blank symbol change stop patterns TP211 to TP218. Aspect B was set. However, the method of setting the change mode is not limited to the above method. For example, different change modes may be set for the stop patterns TP201 to TP208 and TP211 to TP218 before blank symbol change. Further, the change mode may be a different mode from the change mode A and the change mode B shown in FIG.

  Further, for example, when the blank symbol changes to alphanumeric characters, an effect may be executed in which a character appears and performs an operation of changing the blank symbol. In this case, for example, depending on the type of the pseudo-continuous chance or the pseudo-continuous chance stop pattern, the appearing characters and the actions of the characters may be different. Thus, even if the production mode when the blank symbol is changed to alphanumeric characters is changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, before the blank symbol changes to alphanumeric characters, a roaring effect may be executed to determine whether or not the blank symbol changes. In this case, for example, a plurality of effect modes are set as the effect mode of the roaring effect, and the rate at which the pseudo-continuous chance eye is temporarily displayed is changed depending on which effect mode is executed. May be. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the blank symbol changes.

  In the above embodiment, the pseudo continuous variation is described as being performed before the variable display mode becomes the reach mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo continuous variation is performed when the variable display mode is reached. It may be executed after becoming an aspect. In this case, for example, after the variable display is started and the reach mode is reached, the decorative symbols of the reach-losing combination may be temporarily stopped and the false consecutive chances may be temporarily stopped by changing the blank symbols.

  In the above embodiment, the blank symbol change effect is set to be executable in the variable display in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. However, the variable display effect in which the blank symbol change effect is executed is not limited to the variable display in which the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. For example, in a variable display in which a variable display effect such as “slip” or “slip after a chance eye stop” is executed, a blank symbol change effect may be set to be executable.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is connected to the image display device 5 with five effective lines including the middle line L1, the upper line L2, the lower line L3, the lower right line L4, and the lower left line L5. A 5-line machine equipped with However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to a 5-line machine. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be a one-line machine in which one effective line is provided in the image display device 5.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative symbol and the type of reach effect, one variable pattern is specified when variable display is started. Although an example in which a command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command as a first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” (reach) If not, a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode of the so-called second stop) is transmitted, and the second command is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows variable display time after that (after what is called a 2nd stop when not reaching, and a variable display mode). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) notifies the variable display time by each of two commands, and the specific variable display mode executed at each timing is for effect control. The selection may be performed by the CPU 120. When sending two commands, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt, or after a predetermined time has elapsed after the first command is transmitted (for example, in the next timer interrupt). ) A second command may be transmitted. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

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

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

  As an effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, the blank symbol change effect in the above-described embodiment may be included.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area 6A ... Ordinary winning ball Device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Holding indicator 41 ... Passing gate 81, 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit TB, SB ... Blank design

Claims (1)

It performs variable display of multiple several identification information, when the variable display of the display results predetermined specific display resulting is derived, a game machine for controlling an advantageous beneficial state for the player,
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information including a main symbol that can constitute the specific display result and a sub-pattern that cannot constitute the specific display result and deriving the display result;
After temporary display of the identification information is started and until the display result is derived, the identification information of a predetermined special combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then all or part of the temporarily stopped identification information is variably displayed. Re-variable display executing means capable of executing re-variable display for executing a predetermined number of times, and
The re-variable display executing means includes
Before SL once displays the suspend identification information of different combinations and special combination, temporary stop displaying identification information of the special combination by changing the sub-symbols to be included in the temporary stop display identification information to the main symbol could der be is,
It is possible to temporarily stop and display the identification information of the special combination without changing the sub symbol once temporarily displayed to the main symbol.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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