JP6381496B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  It is also known that the big hit game state is composed of a plurality of round games. There is also known a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of big hit gaming states with different numbers of round games. In the jackpot gaming state, there is also proposed one that executes a continuation effect that informs whether or not the round game is continued at the end timing of each round (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, it is not determined whether or not the start memory changes to the big hit gaming state at the start of the fluctuation, but at the time of random number acquisition, in other words, by determining whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state when winning the start winning opening, There is known one equipped with a so-called continuous notice function for continuously performing notice effects across memories (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2009-165511 A JP 2005-230117 A

  As mentioned above, there were those that made a continuation success / decrement effect during the big hit gaming state and those that made a continuous advance notice by determining whether to get the big hit gaming state at the time of random number acquisition, but only the production is performed individually It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to improve the effect in a gaming machine that executes a continuation propriety effect during an advantageous state.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and holds information relating to variable display that has not yet started. There are a storage means, and the advantageous state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state. During a predetermined unit game in the advantageous state, the advantageous state is the first advantageous state. (2) by means of determining whether or not it is possible to perform a performance effect for informing whether or not it is in an advantageous state; determining means for determining whether or not to control to the advantageous state when starting variable display; The determination unit that determines whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination, and the predetermined unit game that executes the propriety effect when the determination unit determines to be controlled to the advantageous state During ~ Characterized in that it comprises the notification effect execution means for executing a Oite notification effect, a.
The execution timing of the notification effect may be determined according to the number of the unit games in the advantageous state for executing the notification effect.
In addition, the other gaming machine of the present invention has a holding storage means for holding a variable display that does not satisfy the start condition for allowing the variable display to start (for example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A or the second special figure holding). Based on the establishment of the start condition and the storage unit 151B and the like, a pre-determining unit (for example, the CPU 103 performs special symbol normal processing in step S110) that determines whether or not the variable display satisfying the start condition is a specific display result. Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, decorative symbols, etc.) each identifiable based on the determination result by the prior determination means and deriving and displaying the display result (For example, the image display device 5), and based on the determination result of the prior determination unit, the variable display unit displays the specific display result (for example, the accuracy of the big hit combination) as a display result. A game machine (for example, pachinko game machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) that is advantageous to a player constituted by a plurality of unit games when a decorative symbol or the like is derived and displayed. As the specific game state, a first specific game state (for example, a 4-unit big hit state or a unit game number for which a game is obtained is 4 units, which is configured by a first unit game number (for example, 4 units). And a second specific gaming state (for example, a 16-unit big hit state or a lottery is obtained) that is composed of a second unit game number (for example, 16 units) greater than the first unit game number. A jackpot game state in which the number of unit games is 16 units), and during the unit game of the first unit game number, a continuation propriety effect informing that the unit game continues is executed. Continueable / impossible effect execution means (for example, the part where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S606 and S607) and the variable display that is the specific display result among the variable displays stored in the holding storage means are included. Hold determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S207 and S218, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S580 and S617, etc.) and the hold determination means Notification effect executing means for executing a predetermined notification effect during the unit game of the first unit game number for executing the continuation permission effect when it is determined that the variable display as the specific display result is included. (For example, the portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes the processes of steps S610 and S611) It is characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved.

As the specific game state, a third specific game state (for example, 8 units, 12 units, etc.) that is greater than the first unit game number and less than the second unit game number (for example, 8 units, 12 units, etc.) 8 unit jackpot state, 12 unit jackpot state, or a jackpot game state in which the number of unit games for which a ball is obtained is 8 units or 12 units, etc.), and the notification effect executing means is the first unit game number The predetermined notification effect can be executed at any one of the second unit game number or the third unit game number, and based on the determination result of the hold determination means, Specific unit game determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the predetermined notification effect during the unit game number of unit games) is executed in steps S586, S587, and S62. , And the specific unit determination unit determines the third unit game number at a higher rate than the first unit game number in the third specific game state. (For example, the first pre-reading effect execution that is easily determined by the effect control CPU 120 as a unit (8 units, 12 units, etc.) in which the jackpot end notification effect may be executed as the execution timing of the pre-reading effect) The execution timing of the prefetch effect may be determined using the timing determination table 162A and the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162B).
According to such a structure, even if it becomes the continuation allowance effect that the 1st specific game state is complete | finished, a player's disappointment feeling can be suppressed by a notification effect, and the interest of a game improves.

It further includes an effect execution timing determining means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S608) for determining the execution timing of the continuation permission effect and the predetermined notification effect from a plurality of types. The effect execution means executes the continuation allowance effect at the execution timing determined by the effect execution timing determination means, and the notification effect execution means performs the predetermined notification at the execution timing determined by the effect execution timing determination means. An effect may be executed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from realizing in advance that the notification effect is executed.

The continuation allowance effect executing means executes a predetermined special effect in the unit game of the second unit game number in the second specific game state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S632). It may be.
According to such a configuration, by performing a special effect in the final unit of the second specific gaming state, a rare value can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be maintained.

When the hold determination unit determines that the variable display stored in the hold storage unit includes the variable display that is the specific display result, the variable display becomes the first specific game state. Or whether it corresponds to the second specific gaming state (for example, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type in the processing of steps S207 and S218), and the determination by the hold determination means Based on the result, notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined notification effect (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S583 and S620) is provided, and the notification effect determination is performed. When the means determines that the hold determination means includes a variable display corresponding to the second specific gaming state, (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines Yes in step S580, the processing of steps S582 and S583 is executed, and it is determined Yes in step S617.) (When the processing of steps S619 and S620 is executed), or when the hold determination means determines that the variable display corresponding to the first specific gaming state is included, and the second It may be determined that the predetermined notification effect is executed differently when it is determined that the variable display corresponding to the specific gaming state is included.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification effect and the release effect for the second specific gaming state advantageous to the player, or to change the type of the notification effect depending on the type of the specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having excessive expectations for the first specific gaming state that is not advantageous to the player.

The notification effect executing means is a predetermined notification means (for example, a jackpot hold display) for a predetermined period from the start of execution of the predetermined notification effect until the end of the variable display that is the execution target of the predetermined notification effect. The predetermined notification effect (for example, the second notification effect) may be continuously executed using a lamp 1000 or the like.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably notify that the variable display that is in the specific gaming state is put on hold by the notification means, so that it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

Based on a determination result by the hold determination unit, a notification effect determination unit that determines whether or not to execute the predetermined notification effect (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of steps S583 and S620) is further provided. The notification effect determining means prohibits determination of whether or not to execute the predetermined notification effect again for the object determined once by the notification effect determining means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is step S581). If the pre-reading effect execution flag is determined to be “2” in S618, the process of determining whether to execute the first pre-reading effect or the second pre-reading effect is skipped). Also good.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification effect from being executed a plurality of times for the same right. When the number of reserved memories is large, the number of numerical data to be determined by the hold determining means increases, so that the number of objects to be determined as to whether or not to perform the notification effect increases. The execution ratio of the notification effect can be made constant regardless of the number of reserved memories.

When a variable display is stored in the holding storage means, a start time determination means for determining whether or not the variable display becomes a variable display resulting in a specific display result (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processes of steps S207 and S218. Part) and prior notice effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S504) for executing the advance notice effect before the variable display subject to determination by the start time determination means is executed. Etc.) and advance notice effect prohibiting means (for example, for effect control) for prohibiting execution of the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect executing means until the variable display subject to determination by the hold determination means ends. The CPU 120 may further include a portion for executing the processes of steps S832 and S837).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the advance notice effect from being executed during a period when the variable display of the identification information that is the target of the notification effect may start. Therefore, in a gaming machine configured to execute a notification effect or a prior notice effect, it is possible to prevent a situation where it is difficult to recognize which identification information variable display is being executed, and to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

The start winning device includes a first start winning device (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A) that forms a first start winning port through which a game medium can enter, and a first state in which the game medium can enter and an inaccessible state. And a second start winning device (for example, a normal variable winning ball device 6B) that forms a second start winning opening that can be changed to the second state, and the start winning detecting means includes the first start winning device. First start winning detection means (for example, the first start opening switch 22A) that detects the game medium that has entered the mouth, and second start winning detection means (for example, the game medium that has entered the second start winning opening) The numerical value data extracting means is configured to detect the game medium based on detection of the game medium by the first start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means. Numerical data After the specific game state is extracted, the special game is controlled to a special game state (for example, a probable change state) having a higher entry frequency to the second start winning opening than the normal game state (for example, the normal state). State control means (e.g., a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S313) is further provided, and the notification effect determining means is configured such that when the special game state is controlled, the hold determination means indicates that the specific numerical data is When it is determined that it is included, the predetermined notification effect is at a lower rate than when the hold determination unit determines that the specific numerical data is included when the normal gaming state is controlled. (For example, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A in the process of step S583. Thus, the presence / absence of the first prefetch effect may be determined by determining the presence / absence of the first prefetch effect and referring to the second prefetch effect execution determination table 161B in the process of step S620). .
According to such a configuration, when the normal gaming state is controlled, the number of numerical data stored in the on-hold storage means, and thus the specific numerical data, than when the special gaming state is controlled. However, in the above gaming machine, the proportion of the decision to execute the predetermined notification effect is increased accordingly. As a result, when the transition from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state is made, the notification effect can be effectively impressed in the same manner as when the special gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state.

The notification effect determining means is based on whether or not the specific numerical data is included in the numerical data held and stored in the hold storage means until the specific gaming state is started. First notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined notification effect (for example, a portion where the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of step S583), and the holding storage after the specific gaming state is started A second notification effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the predetermined notification effect based on whether or not the specific numerical data is included in the numerical data stored and stored in the means; For example, the production control CPU 120 may include a part that executes the process of step S620).
According to such a configuration, not only before the control to the specific gaming state is started, but also about the specific numerical data stored and stored in the storage unit after the control to the specific gaming state is started. Therefore, it is possible to increase the chances of allowing the player to recognize that the specific numerical data is stored on hold in the hold storage means.

The second notification effect determining means determines that the predetermined notification effect is to be executed at a higher rate than the first notification effect determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process in step S620). The presence / absence of the second prefetch effect may be determined by referring to the second prefetch effect execution determination table 161B).
According to such a configuration, since the second notification effect determining means performs the determination to execute the predetermined notification effect at a higher rate than the first notification effect determining means, after the specific gaming state is started. It is possible to more impress a predetermined notification effect that is executed based on specific numerical data stored and stored in the storage device.

In a variable display period corresponding to the right for which the predetermined notification effect is executed, a release effect execution means (for example, an effect) that executes a discharge effect that notifies that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result The control CPU 120 executes the process of step S162 based on the determination result in step S554) and variable display pattern determination means for determining the variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, the CPU 103 performs the processes of steps S270 to S272). The variable display pattern determining means determines the variable display pattern when the variable display of the identification information is started (for example, the CPU 103 executes the processing of steps S270 to S272, etc.). ), The release effect execution means starts variable display of the identification information To come, may be the type of release effect determining (e.g. presentation control CPU120 executes the process of step S554 of symbol variation setting processing decoration) to run.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine the variable display pattern and the type of release effect according to the situation when the variable display is started (for example, the number of reserved memories and the game state), and effective release. Production can be performed.

The variable display pattern determination unit determines the variable display pattern when the determination by the hold determination unit is executed (for example, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern type and a variation pattern in steps S204 and S215). The release effect executing means determines the type of the release effect to be executed before starting the variable display of the identification information (for example, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the prefetch result). After the command is received, before the change corresponding to the prefetch result notification command is started, the execution timing and the production mode of the production effect may be determined).
According to such a configuration, the variable display pattern can be prefetched before the variable display is started, and the processing load at the start of the variable display can be reduced.

In the above gaming machine, the numerical data extraction means is in a specific gaming state as the predetermined numerical data based on detection of a game medium by the first start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means. A random number for determining a specific gaming state (for example, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result) for determining whether to shift, and a random number for determining a variable display for determining a variable display pattern of identification information (for example, The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type) is extracted, and the prior determination means, based on the establishment of the start condition, the numerical data corresponding to the right that the start condition is satisfied Among them, the numerical data indicating the specific gaming state determination random number is read, and whether or not the read numerical data indicating the specific gaming state determination random number is the specific numerical data By determining, whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state is determined before the display result derivation display, and the determination result of the prior determination means and the hold storage means stored when the variable display start condition is satisfied Based on the stored number, the value of the numerical data indicating the random number for determining variable display extracted by the numerical data extraction means, and the determination value corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns, the variable display pattern of the identification information (for example, the fluctuation) A variable display pattern determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the variation pattern setting process of step S111), and the variable display means is based on a determination result of the variable display pattern determining means. The variable display of the identification information is executed, and the hold determination unit is configured to perform the first start before the determination by the variable display pattern determination unit. Whether the value of the numerical data indicating the specific gaming state determination random number extracted by the numerical data extraction means is the specific numerical data when the game medium is detected by the prize detection means or the second start winning detection means Based on whether or not to determine whether to shift to a specific gaming state, it corresponds to the value of the numerical data indicating the random number for variable display determination extracted by the numerical data extraction means, and a plurality of types of variable display patterns Based on the determination value, it is determined whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern (for example, a variation pattern with super reach) among a plurality of types of variable display patterns, and the notification effect The execution means is determined to be a case where it is determined by the hold determination means to shift to a specific gaming state or a specific variable display pattern is determined. The predetermined notification effect can be executed before the start condition for the variable display of the identification information as the determination target is satisfied, and at least a part of the determination value corresponding to the specific variable display pattern is The same determination value is set regardless of the number of reserved storage stored by the storage device when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the determination value corresponding to the non-specific variable display pattern different from the specific variable display pattern is: Different determination values are set according to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the total number of reserved memories is Regardless of whether it is 0 to 2 or 3 or more, 230 to 2 for the variation pattern type CA2-4 including the variation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, PB3-1, PB3-2 with super reach. Determining values of one range are assigned. Different variation values are assigned to variation pattern types including variation patterns with non-reach and normal reach other than super reach depending on whether the total number of pending storage is 0 to 2 or 3 or more. The non-specific variable display pattern is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established. The variable display from the start of variable display of identification information to the display of the display result in comparison with the specific variable display pattern The variable display pattern determining means includes a variable display pattern for shortening that has a short time, and the variable display pattern determining means stores the reserved memory if the reserved memory number stored in the reserved memory means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. Compared to the case where the number is less than the predetermined number, the variable display pattern is determined using the determination value set with a large number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening. The hold determination means determines whether or not a specific variable display pattern is obtained by determining whether or not the value of the numerical data indicating the variable display determination random number extracted by the numerical data extraction means matches the same determination value. Determine whether.
In the gaming machine, when the game medium is detected by the first start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means before the determination by the variable display pattern determination means, the specific game state determination extracted by the numerical data extraction means is performed. Based on whether or not the value of the numerical data indicating the random number for use is specific numerical data, it is determined whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state, and the variable display determination random number extracted by the numerical data extraction means is Whether or not the variable display pattern of the identification information is a specific variable display pattern among the plurality of types of variable display patterns based on the value of the numerical data shown and the determination values corresponding to the plurality of types of variable display patterns. The hold determination means for determining and the case where it is determined by the hold determination means to shift to the specific gaming state or a specific variable display pattern is determined. In this case, the first embodiment is provided with notification effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined notification effect before the start condition for variable display of the identification information to be determined is satisfied. Prior to the variable display corresponding to the detection of the game medium by the start winning detection means or the second start winning detection means (for example, start winning etc.), the transition to the specific gaming state or the variable display by the specific variable display pattern is executed. Can be notified, and the interest in games can be improved. In addition, the determination result of the pre-determination unit, the number of reserved storages stored by the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the value of numerical data indicating the random number for variable display determination extracted by the numerical data extraction unit And variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern of identification information based on determination values corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display patterns, and at least one of determination values corresponding to a specific variable display pattern The determination value corresponding to a non-specific variable display pattern that is different from a specific variable display pattern is set regardless of the number of reserved storage stored by the storage unit when the variable display start condition is satisfied. Is set to a different determination value according to the number of reserved storage stored by the storage device when the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the non-specific variable display pattern It is a variable display pattern in which the reach state is not established, and includes a variable display pattern for shortening the variable display time from the start of variable display of identification information compared to the specific variable display pattern until the display result is derived and displayed, The variable display pattern determining means is compared with the case where the number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number when the number of reserved memories stored by the reserved storage means when the variable display start condition is satisfied is greater than or equal to the predetermined number. Since the variable display pattern is determined using a determination value set with a large number of determination values corresponding to the variable display pattern for shortening, variable display is performed according to the number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means. By varying the time, it is possible to prevent as much as possible the situation in which the variable display operating rate decreases.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a symbol display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value counted by the side of an effect control board. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a prefetch effect execution determination table. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the setting of a prefetch process flag. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the prefetch effect execution timing determination table. FIG. 38 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command process at the time of a start winning prize. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display prefetch notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a decoration design fluctuation | variation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final stop symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production setting process during variable display. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of discharge | release effect setting processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a big hit decision alerting | reporting effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during decoration design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a decoration symbol change completion. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of a decoration symbol change completion. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of production processing during jackpot control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect process during jackpot control. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a prefetch suggestion effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an effect lamp. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation by an effect lamp. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation by an effect lamp. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation by an effect lamp. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation by an effect lamp. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus.

  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). 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and 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. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  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 variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable 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. In response to the start of either the first special symbol change by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol change by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special game, ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the special special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying the display result 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.

  In the image display device 5, as the display areas to be the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, three areas may be provided so that they can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. . The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing variable display of the first special diagram, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to perform effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the effect display is executed on the image display device 5 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure. In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a decorative symbol (a symbol composed of the characters “Accuracy”) corresponding to a “probable big hit” (also referred to as “2R probable big hit”) described later, or a blank A symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  During the change of the decorative symbol, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, from the smallest to the largest symbol number, sequentially from the top to the bottom. When the scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display occurs when a game ball enters (starts winning) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. To do. 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 for starting 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.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. When the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the One of the display parts that are displayed (transparent color) (for example, the leftmost display part among the non-displayed display parts) is changed to blue display. Further, when a special ball game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, it is normally not One of the displayed display parts is changed to a red display. Thereafter, when one of the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure and the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, for example, The display at the leftmost display part is removed and the display at each display part is moved leftward one by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to blue display or red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part whose display color has changed) returns to non-display. Here, in this embodiment, when performing the hold memory display, the number of special figure hold memories based on the establishment of the variable display game start condition can be specified, but the start condition is the first start condition. When it is not possible to specify whether the condition is the second start condition, the display mode of the special figure reserved memory number is changed to a predetermined display mode, for example, by changing the number of display parts corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number to gray. change.

  In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. 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 hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A so as to be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It is comprised including. A big hit hold display lamp 1000 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5. The big hit hold display lamp 1000 displays the special figure display result as “big hit” so that it can be specified.

  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 start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening. 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 it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening. Normally open. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball enters the second start winning opening by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening.

  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, and the first reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). ) If so, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth. 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 special prize opening. 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 prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Thus, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the start condition for starting the figure game is not satisfied, variable display is suspended. For example, 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 when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold memory The number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. 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 satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the second holding memory is stored. The number is incremented by 1 and the 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 reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). The added value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number may be the total reserved memory number or the special figure reserved memory number.

  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”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays, for example, a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. The normal symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9” or the symbols indicating “−” as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed, or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. 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, one or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open 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. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and rotated. The operation button 30 is not limited to a button that can be pressed or rotated, and may be a button that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or tilted like a lever-type switch. It may be operable, or may be capable of being pressed and tilted like a joystick. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor that can detect a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. In other words, the operation button 30 only needs to be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

  In the normal game with the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display 20 shows that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general chart start condition for executing variable display is established, based on the fact that the general chart start condition for starting variable display of normal symbols, such as the end of the previous general chart game, is established, Be started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, 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 symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started on the basis that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit game state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied by the above, it is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the last special figure game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, the special symbol variable display result is obtained when a predetermined time as the special symbol variable time elapses. A definite special symbol (a special graph display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “big hit” is obtained as a specific display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “lost” is displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed a predetermined number of times. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a symbol indicating “−” is a lost 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.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “1” is the 4-round jackpot symbol, The special symbol indicating the number “3” is the 8-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is the 12-round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “7” is the 16-round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit game state (four round big hit state) as the specific game state controlled after the four round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is the first The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game that changes to an advantageous first state is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 4-round big hit state, the number of round games executed, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, is the first round game number (for example, “4”). A game in the 4-round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “4” is also referred to as a four-time open game. In such a 4-round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 4-round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit gaming state (16 round big hit state) as the specific gaming state controlled after the 16 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is the first The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game that changes to an advantageous first state is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 16 round jackpot state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the second round game number (for example, “16”), which is larger than the first round game number in the 4-round jackpot state. A game in the 16 round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “16” is also referred to as a 16-time open game. In such a 16-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained. The 16 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit game state (8 round big hit state) as the specific game state controlled after the 8-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is the first The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game that changes to an advantageous first state is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 8-round jackpot state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the open cycle of the big prize opening, is larger than the first round game number in the 4-round jackpot state and smaller than the second round game number in the 16-round jackpot state. The number of round games is 3 (for example, “8”). A game in the 8-round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “8” is also referred to as an eight-time open game. In such an eight-round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained every time a game ball wins a big winning opening.

  In the big hit gaming state (12 round big hit state) as the specific gaming state controlled after the 12 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the open / close plate of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is the first The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided to the player by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round game that changes to an advantageous first state is executed. In this way, the opening and closing plate that opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closed the grand prize opening, thereby providing a special variable prize ball device. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the 12 round big hit state, the number of times of round game execution that is the open cycle of the big prize opening is larger than the first round game number in the 4 round big hit state and smaller than the second round game number in the 16 round big hit state. The number of round games is 3 (for example, “12”). A game in the 12 round big hit state in which the number of executions of the round game is “12” is also referred to as a 12-time open game. In such a 12 round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 8-round big hit state and the 12-round big hit state are also referred to as a third specific gaming state.

  In this embodiment, “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, and “16 rounds” with different numbers of round games are prepared as jackpot types, but the number of round games is the same. (For example, 16 rounds) By changing the opening pattern of the big prize opening in each round game, the number of round games that can be effectively obtained is "4 rounds", "8 rounds", "12 rounds" , “16 rounds” may be the jackpot type. In this case, “4 rounds” is an open pattern in which 4 out of 16 rounds have a long open time (for example, 29 seconds) and 12 rounds have a short open time (for example, 0.5 seconds). “8 rounds” has an opening pattern in which 8 out of 16 rounds have a long opening time and the other 8 rounds have a short opening time. In “12 rounds”, 12 of 16 rounds have an open pattern with a long open time and 4 rounds with a short open time. In “16 rounds”, all 16 rounds have long open times. In this way, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with a plurality of types of jackpot types having substantially different numbers of round games.

  Whether or not the round game in the jackpot gaming state continues during the execution of the round game of the predetermined number of times (for example, 4, 8, 12 rounds) in the jackpot gaming state after the definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed A continuation propriety effect that notifies or suggests this is executed. The continuation propriety effect includes a jackpot continuation effect for notifying that the round game is continued and a jackpot end notification effect for notifying that the round game is ended. For example, in the continuation / prohibition effect, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 so that the player can recognize whether or not the round game in the big hit gaming state is continued. do it. In addition, you may make it perform a continuous availability effect by the audio | voice output operation | movement by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation | movement) in light-emitting bodies, such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. Further, the continuation propriety effect may be executed during a period from the end of a predetermined round game to the start of the next round game.

  After the big hit state is over, as one of the special gaming states, the probability of continuing with the time reduction control that reduces the special symbol variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure game compared to the normal state Control is performed in a probability variation state where variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  Here, the normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a short-time state, or a probability change state, and an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a system reset is performed). As in the case where the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on, the same control is performed. On the other hand, the time-saving state is when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) a special-figure game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” is met first. You just have to finish. Also, in the probability variation state, the variable display result in each special figure game and decorative symbol variable display will be “big hit”, and the probability of being further controlled to the big hit gaming state will be higher than in the normal state and the short-time state. improves. Such a probability change state continues until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, or until a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) a special game is executed.

  A jackpot symbol that is controlled to be in a probable change state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in such a special figure game is referred to as a probable variation jackpot symbol. In addition, the fact that the 4 round big hit symbol out of the probability variable big hit symbols is stopped and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “4R probability big hit”. The fact that the 8-round jackpot symbol out of the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big jackpot” is called “8R probability jackpot”. The 12 round big hit symbol out of the probable big hit symbols is stopped and the variable display result is “big hit”, which is called “12R probable big hit”. The fact that the 16-round big hit symbol out of the probable big hit symbols is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “16R probability big hit”. Note that the 4-round jackpot symbol “1”, the 8-round jackpot symbol “3”, the 12-round jackpot symbol “5”, and the 16-round jackpot symbol “7” are examples, and each jackpot symbol is not limited thereto. For example, in order to prevent the player from recognizing the jackpot symbol or the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol may not be a number but may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “co”).

  In the probabilistic state or the short time state, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second start condition is such that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed in the probability variation state or the short time state, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in the probability changing state or the short-time state is also referred to as high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the probability variation state and the short time state, it becomes easier to enter the big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period.

  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 by the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) 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 changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are preset. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (big hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the decorative symbol display area 5C of “middle” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C, and the “left” and “right” decorative symbols are displayed. By temporarily stopping display of decorative symbols different from the symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the temporary combination is temporarily stopped at a combination that causes a loss, and then the “medium” decorative symbol is resumed to be a big hit combination. There is a case where a relief effect is executed. In the relief effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, or a moving image different from the decorative design There is a case where an effect operation is performed in which an image is reproduced and displayed, or a variation pattern of a decorative design is changed. In this embodiment, the relief effect A and the relief effect B having different effect modes can be executed. Note that the relief 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. Good.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach production, the decorative display variable display state may become the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is given by a variable display mode of the symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip” can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Or not is determined.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 of a predetermined special combination are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of a plurality of types of combinations of lost is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the variable display result may be set so that the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases as the number of pseudo-continuous changes (re-changes) increases. Thereby, the player can recognize that the specific effect of the “pseudo-ream” is performed by temporarily stopping display of any one of the pseudo-ream chances GC1 to GC8, and as the number of times of the pseudo-ream fluctuation increases. In addition, the expectation that the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one that is lit among a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area is 1 It may be controlled to increase 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. As another example, the movable member provided inside or outside the game area may be controlled to operate during each fluctuation display (including the first fluctuation) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . As yet another example, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image during the period of each change display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. May be. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, among the lighting and blinking of the decorative LED, the operation of the movable member, the display of the effect image, Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect combining a part or all of them. 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. When the production mode changes in, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” or the “15R probability variable big hit” may be increased.

  The production operation executed as the re-variation production may include any production operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9. Also, for example, differences in the output of sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, differences in the movement of the production target object (for example, a movable member, etc.) (difference in operating speed, difference in operating distance, difference in operating direction, etc.), image Depending on the movement of the character image displayed on the display device 5 (difference in movement speed, difference in movement distance, difference in movement direction, etc.) Instead of changing the character display or changing the display of the background image, the effect mode in the re-change effect may be made different. Further, in addition to the re-variation effect executed during the variation of the decorative symbol, for example, when the decorative symbol that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8 is temporarily stopped, for example, audio output from the speakers 8L, 8R, The player may be able to recognize that the chance eye has been temporarily stopped and displayed by an arbitrary production operation such as the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the effect lamp 9.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and after changing the decorative symbol again, stop display. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  In addition to “pseudo-ream” and “slip”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. , The player's expectation is enhanced. Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. , “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are temporarily stopped temporarily for the decorative combination (special combination) that is one of the pseudo consecutive chances GC1 to GC8. After the display, unlike the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the effect display that changes the decorative symbol to be stopped by changing the decorative symbol again in a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Is done.

  Unlike variable reach effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-ream” or “slip” during decorative display of decorative symbols, for example, displaying effect images such as predetermined character images and message images. Notifying the player that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state and that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to a presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice effect may be executed. 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 stopped and 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 embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “character notice” and “operation notice” are set to be executable. An effect operation that becomes a notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time (special figure change time) depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In the notice effect of “Character notice”, an effect display is performed in which a character image prepared in advance at a predetermined position is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, as the display of the character image, a character image that is separate from the decorative design may be displayed statically or in motion (animation display), or a character image that is variably displayed integrally with the decorative design. The display may be an operation display (animation display) in a display form different from the variable display of the decorative pattern.

  In the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, for example, on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the player performing a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the operation button 30 while the decorative symbol is variably displayed. The production operation is changed by changing the display of the production image or changing the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As an example, in the notice effect of “notice at the time of operation”, a predetermined effect operation serving as a button operation promotion effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. In the button operation promotion effect, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, thereby prompting the player to operate the operation button 30. Any production operation may be used. The effect operation that prompts the player to operate the operation button 30 is not limited to the effect display of the effect image on the image display device 5, and the game effect lamp 9 that outputs predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or lighting the LED for decoration in a predetermined lighting pattern, or operating a movable member provided in a rendering accessory provided inside or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or any of these May be combined. When such a button operation promotion effect is performed, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is set. When the operation of the operation button 30 by the player is detected by the operation detection switch 31 within the operation effective period, the execution of the button operation promotion effect is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, and prepared in advance, for example. One of the plurality of types of effect images is displayed on the image display device 5, and the sound effect corresponding to one of the plurality of types of sound patterns prepared in advance is displayed on the speaker 8L. Various effects such as output from 8R are executed.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of such decorative symbols, various effect operations such as “step-up operation” can be executed in addition to “character notice” and “operation notice”. Good. Here, in the notice effect of “step-up operation”, as an example, a plurality of types of effect images prepared in advance are switched and displayed in a predetermined order on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the variable display of decorative symbols. An effect operation may be performed such that the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages by the effect display. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after any one of a plurality of kinds of effect images prepared in advance (for example, an effect image that is displayed first in a predetermined order) is displayed, the effect image The effect display in the notice effect may be terminated without being switched. Further, as another example of the notice effect of the “step-up operation”, there are a plurality of types of movable members provided in the effect accessory provided inside or outside the game area during the variable display of the decorative design according to a predetermined order. An effect operation in which the effect mode changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed by the effect operation operated in the operation mode. In the notice effect of “step-up operation”, after the movable member performs the effect operation in one type of operation, the effect operation in the notice effect may be terminated without switching to the effect operation of the second stage. There may be. As described above, the notice effect of the “step-up operation” is executed in response to one start prize (that one game ball has entered the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening). This is a kind of notice effect that is executed during variable display of symbols and decorative designs, and is a step-up notice effect that changes the notice style (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) in multiple stages (steps up). . In general, the greater the number of changes (number of steps), the higher the reliability (the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”). In addition, depending on the number of steps in the step-up notice effect or the effect mode in each step, at least one of “15R probability variation big hit” and “2R probability variation big hit”, or a specific reach effect is executed. Or one of them. Further, the object to be notified may be changed according to the number of times of change (number of steps). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when going to the second step, “super reach confirmation” when going to the third step, and “big hit confirmation” going to the fourth step. As the change of the notice mode (step-up), different character images may be displayed in order, or the step-up may be performed by changing the shape or color of one character. May be. That is, it is only necessary to be able to recognize that the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as viewed from the player changes stepwise.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “non-reach” (also referred to as “unreach loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach-losing combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that the fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative pattern that is a reach combination are collectively referred to as a fixed decorative pattern of a lost combination (non-specific combination).

  The special symbols “1” that will be the 4-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol “3” that will be the 8-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol “5” that will be the 12-round jackpot symbol, and the 16-round jackpot symbol. When the special symbol indicating the number of the special symbol “7” is stopped and displayed, after the predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being the reach state, etc. Then, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that becomes the big hit combination. ”To“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Anything is acceptable.

  In addition, after the decorative symbol for the big hit combination is derived and displayed, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A (FIG. 11) and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B (FIG. 11) are being executed during the round in the big hit gaming state. ), A pre-reading effect for informing that the hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored is executed. In this embodiment, the pre-reading effect is an image display device in which an effect image that causes a dog character to appear during execution of a predetermined number of round games in the jackpot gaming state (for example, a round game in which a continuation possibility effect is executed). 5 is displayed. Then, the image display device 5 displays an effect image in which the dog character is sucked into the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 and, in response to the dog character jumping in, the effect operation of lighting the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 Is executed. Thereby, the pre-reading effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the right that the special figure display result is “big hit” is stocked. After that, when variable display corresponding to the hold data for which the pre-reading effect is executed is executed, the lit jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off and the special figure display result is notified as “hit”. A release effect is executed. As a result, the release effect is an effect that makes it appear as if the stock of the right whose special figure display result is “big hit” has been released. When the hold data for which the special figure display result is “big hit” and all the hold data for which the pre-reading effect has been executed is exhausted, the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is turned off and the effect operation for the pre-reading effect ends. To do. In addition, before the prefetching effect is executed, a prefetching suggestion effect that suggests (notices) that the prefetching effect is executed may be executed. In the prefetch suggestion effect, for example, a part of a character image used in the prefetch effect (for example, during the execution of the round game before the round game in which the prefetch effect in the big hit game state may be executed) A dog character's ear or the like) is displayed on the image display device 5. By executing such a prefetching suggestion effect, the player expects that the prefetching effect is executed. In this embodiment, the pre-read suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate in the round immediately before the pre-read effect is executed. Note that the prefetch suggestion effect may be executed at a timing other than the round immediately before the prefetch effect is executed (rounds other than immediately before the prefetch effect is executed or between rounds).

  In addition to the pre-reading effect in the big hit gaming state, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is executed, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (FIG. 11) and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (FIG. 11). In addition, there is a case where a variable display pre-reading notice for notifying that the hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored is executed. In this embodiment, when hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored, the corresponding hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H is different from the normal display mode (circular). Variable display pre-reading notice in a variable display mode (star shape or sun shape) is executed. The presentation mode of the pre-reading notice during variable display is not limited to this, and the display color of the corresponding on-hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H is different, or the decorative pattern is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display different character images (effect images simulating people), change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image different from the decorative design, or change the variation mode of the decorative design It may be a thing. In addition to the display operation in the image display device 5, a sound output operation by the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, a lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be included.

  In addition, during variable display when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit confirmation is made in advance to notify that the special figure display result becomes “big hit” before the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. A notification effect may be executed. The big hit confirmation notification effect is, for example, that the game effect lamp 9 is turned on in a predetermined lighting manner at a timing before the display result of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is derived, thereby notifying that it is a “hit”. Production. The jackpot confirmation notification effect is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 by displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design, changing the display mode of the background image, May be used to reproduce and display different moving images, or to change the variation of the decorative pattern. Further, not only the display operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the image display device 5, but also an audio output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R may be included. In addition, in the variable display in which the release effect is executed, when this jackpot confirmation notification effect is executed, the effect of the release effect is diminished, and therefore execution of the jackpot determination notification effect is limited.

  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. 2 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, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs 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. The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 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 provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and prevents the signal input from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the relay board 15 side to the main board 11 side.

  The relay board 15 only needs to be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example. Each transmission direction regulation circuit includes a diode having an anode connected to the main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode connected to the presentation control board connector corresponding to the presentation control board 12, and one end connected to the cathode of the diode. And a resistor having the other end connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulating circuit can prevent the signal from being input from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and pass the signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulating circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal in the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing this, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the first and second variation start commands and the variation pattern designation command are prepared as separate production control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. EXT data that differs depending on the jackpot type determination result of whether the decorative display variable display mode (big hit type) is “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, or “16 rounds” Is set. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “4 rounds”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “12 rounds”. The command 8C04H is a fourth variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “16 rounds”.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a variation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing” and “big hit” and a big hit type when “big hit”) is prepared. Then, information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

  In this embodiment, a decoration symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as an effect control command for designating stop of variable display of the decoration symbol. On the other hand, the decorative symbol stop command may not be transmitted. In this case, on the side of the production control board 12, the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command is specified, and the first variation start command and the second variation start command are received. When the elapsed time reaches the specified special figure variation time, a setting for ending the effect executed corresponding to the special game is performed without receiving an effect control command from the main board 11. You can make it.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. In the hit start designation command, different EXT data is set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type determined result.

  The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. With the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening or the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the 16 round big hit state, or the big winning in the two round big hit state or the variable winning operation Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of times the mouth is opened (for example, “1” or “2”). In the jackpot gaming state, regardless of whether the jackpot is in the open state or whether the jackpot is changed from the open state to the closed state, from the start of the jackpot gaming state, Or you may make it perform a continuous production | presentation operation | movement from the time of the variable display start of a decorative design to the time of the end of a big hit game state. Alternatively, in the big hit gaming state, different presentation operations are executed depending on whether the big winning opening is in an open state or the big winning opening is in a period in which it has changed from an open state to a closed state. It may be.

  Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. In the winning end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command or the winning start designation command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. Alternatively, in the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command or the hit start designation command. .

  The command B100H is generated by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first starting port switch 22A detects the game ball that has entered (started winning) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that a first start condition for executing a special figure game using one special figure has been established. The command B200H is generated by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball that has entered (started winning) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established.

  The command C0XXH is used to display the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 or the like. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value of In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the reserved memory count notification command, for example, the total number of stored data (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Alternatively, different EXT data is set corresponding to the total number of start data stored in the start data storage unit 151C (for example, “1” to “8”). Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B can be specified.

  The command D0XXH is a prefetch result notification command for notifying a prefetch result from the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B (FIG. 11). Here, prefetching refers to reading the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B before the special figure game based on the hold data is started. Say.

  In the prefetch result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the special figure included in the hold data prefetched from the first special figure hold storage unit 151A or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B shown in FIG. Whether the variable display result determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the display result is “big hit” or “losing”, or based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type Different EXT data is set corresponding to whether the big hit type is “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, or “16 rounds”. More specifically, the command D000H is a first prefetch result notification command indicating a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command D001H is a second prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “four rounds”. The command D002H is a third prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”. The command D003H is a fourth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “12 rounds”. Command D004H is a fifth prefetching result notification command indicating a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “16 rounds”. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the prefetch content notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received and the prefetch result is specified. Can do. In addition, when the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop is executed when the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started, Notify the reserved memory count notification command for notifying the total reserved memory count, and the prefetch result from the first special figure reserved storage section 151A and the second special figure reserved storage section 151B (FIG. 11) at the previous power supply stop. The prefetch result notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  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. The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may include at least the RAM 103 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101 may be external or internal. Further, the I / O 105 may be externally attached.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control, so that the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes the following ( Specifically, this means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board different from the main board 11.

  On the main board 11, for example, the random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Also, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are not separately independent, for example, the special figure display result The random number value MR1 for determination and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type may be integrated such as having shared numerical value data or shared determined value data. . In addition, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type have a single numerical value data or a single determination value data. It may be.

  Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted. As an example, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated independently of the CPU 103 by the random number circuit 104, and the numerical data indicating the other random number values MR2 to MR5 is updated by the CPU 103 as a random counter. It may be updated by software using Also, by executing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and arithmetic processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 is obtained. It may be updated. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100.

  The game control microcomputer 100 may have a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 101 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100). The numerical data obtained by the setting is set as the initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 104 can be further improved.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is set to any one of “7 rounds”, “16 rounds”, and “2 rounds” as the jackpot type that is a variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”. This is a random value used for determination, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR3 is in the range of “1” to “251”. Takes the value of The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining the variation pattern of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, the random value MR4 is a value in the range of “1” to “997”. Take. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual for general-purpose”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “150”. That is, the random value MR5 for determining the normal game display result is a state in which the game ball is unlikely to enter the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result in the normal game (normally open state). ) Is used to determine whether or not to change to a state in which a game ball is likely to enter (expanded open state).

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-4 are prepared in advance as non-reach variation patterns. Further, as the reach variation pattern, variation pattern PA2-1, variation pattern PA2-2, variation pattern PB2-1, variation pattern PB2-2, variation pattern PA3-1, variation pattern PA3-2, variation pattern PB3-1, variation A pattern PB3-2 is prepared in advance. As the hit fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the fluctuation pattern PA4-1 to fluctuation pattern PA4-4, fluctuation pattern PB4-1, fluctuation pattern PB4-2, fluctuation pattern PA5-1, fluctuation A pattern PA5-2, a fluctuation pattern PB5-1, and a fluctuation pattern PB5-2 are prepared in advance.

  FIG. 6 shows the decorative pattern variation pattern type in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified (grouped) based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. As an example, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which a variable display state of a decorative design does not become a reach state by classifying (grouping) a plurality of variation patterns according to the type of reach effect (effect mode), and a variation with normal reach What is necessary is just to divide into the fluctuation pattern classification in which a pattern is included, and the fluctuation pattern classification in which a fluctuation pattern with a super reach (super reach α or super reach β) is included. As another example, categorizing (grouping) multiple variation patterns according to the presence or absence of “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects and the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) to execute “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects A variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that is not included, a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) is 1 in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, and “pseudo-continuous” What is necessary is just to divide into the variation pattern classification in which the variation pattern which makes the frequency | count of execution of a pseudo | simulation continuous variation (revariation) 2 or more is included in the variable display effect of this. As yet another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified (grouped) according to the presence or absence of variable display effects such as “pseudo-continuous” and “slip”, or the variable display time of decorative symbols. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 6, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-4 are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Yes. Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and “variable” variable display mode, variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are prepared in advance. Corresponding to the variable display mode (big hit type) with the variable display result of “big hit” and “16 rounds”, the fluctuation pattern type CA3-1 to the fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 are prepared in advance.

  The variation pattern type CA1-1 is a variation pattern type of “no shortening” in which the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed. , A variation pattern previously associated with “no shortening” is included. For the variation pattern type CA1-2, for example, the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more, and the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are variably displayed. It is a variation pattern type of “with shortening” in which the time is shortened and variable display effects such as “pseudo-ream” and “slip” are not executed, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “with shortening”. The variation pattern type CA1-3 is a variation pattern type of “sliding, pseudo-continuous” in which a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” or “sliding” is executed when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. It includes a variation pattern previously associated with “slip, pseudo-ream”.

  The variation pattern type CA2-1 is when the reach effect is ended with the normal reach that becomes the normal reach effect after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state without executing the variable display effect of the “pseudo-ream”. Is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of the reach combination, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous”. In the variation pattern type CA2-2, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is two times. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” for deriving and displaying a definite decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation twice” in advance. Variation patterns are included.

  In the variation pattern type CA2-3, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation (revariation) in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream” is one, and the normal display is performed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state. This is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” that derives and displays a determined decorative symbol of reach combination when the production is finished, and is associated with “normal reach (losing) quasi-continuous variation once” in advance. Variation patterns are included. Fluctuation pattern types CA2-4 are accompanied by super reach (super reach α or super reach β) after the decorative symbol variable display state is set to the reach state, and when the reach production ends, the definite decorative symbols of the reach combination are derived and displayed. The variation pattern type of “Super Reach (Lose)” is included, and includes a variation pattern associated with “Super Reach (Lose)” in advance.

  In the variation pattern type CA3-1, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is not executed, but the normal display is performed after the variable symbol display state of the decorative pattern is set to the reach state, and when the reach effect ends, the definite decoration of the jackpot combination is determined. It is a variation pattern type of “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous” for deriving and displaying a symbol, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “no normal reach (big hit) quasi-continuous”. The variation pattern type CA3-1 includes a variation pattern in which a relief effect is executed after normal reach is reached. In the variation pattern type CA3-2, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and then the normal reach is involved. Is a variation pattern type of “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-relation” and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “normal reach (big hit) pseudo-ream”. Fluctuation pattern type CA3-3 is a “super reach (big hit)” that displays a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination when super reach is included after the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state, and the reach effect is finished. It is a variation pattern type, and includes a variation pattern previously associated with “super reach (big hit)”.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 stores 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 decorative pattern variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the symbol display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as a symbol display result determination table, a special symbol display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a general symbol display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B are prepared in advance. Yes. The special figure display result determination table 130A is variably displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as a “big hit” before the determined special symbol as a result is derived and displayed based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table that is referred to. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a random number MR1 for determining a special figure display result depending on whether the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. Is configured with setting data (determination data) or the like that is associated (assigned) with jackpot determination value data or loss determination value data.

  In the ordinary figure display result determination table 130B, the comparison with the random number MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is made depending on whether the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 shown in FIG. 11 is off or on. The numerical value (judgment value) to be assigned is assigned to either the common figure judgment value data or the common figure loss judgment value data. The general map display result determination table 130B is for setting for setting the general map change time to one of a plurality of types corresponding to the determination result of whether or not the random number MR5 matches the determination value data per universal map. When the data or the random number MR5 matches the judgment value data per map, the time for performing tilt control (tilt control time) for allowing the game ball to easily enter the second start winning opening, and the time flag is OFF Data for setting for setting depending on whether it is present or on may be included.

  In the setting of the general map display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 7B, the random number value MR5 for determining the general map display result is any one of “1” to “15” corresponding to the case where the time reduction flag is off. In the meantime, the random value MR5 for determining the normal map display result is “1” to “140” corresponding to the case where the time flag is on. The determination value is allocated to the determination value data for the normal map and the determination value data for the general-purpose loss so that the determination value matches the determination value data for the normal map. With such a setting, when the time reduction flag is on corresponding to the probability change state or the time reduction state, the variable display result in the general game is “normal” compared to when the time reduction flag is off corresponding to the normal state. The probability of “per figure” is increased, and the frequency of tilt control for making the second start winning opening enter a state where the game ball can easily enter can be increased. Further, the normal time fluctuation times TH3 and TH4 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is on are set shorter than the normal time fluctuation times TH1 and TH2 corresponding to when the time reduction flag is off. With such a setting, when the time reduction flag is on corresponding to the probability change state or the time reduction state, the normal time fluctuation time in the normal game is shorter than when the time reduction flag is off corresponding to the normal state. Thus, it is possible to increase the frequency at which the tilt control is performed so that the game ball can easily win the second start winning opening. Further, the tilt control time TK2 corresponding to the time reduction flag being on is set longer than the tilt control time TK1 corresponding to the time reduction flag being off. With such a setting, when the time reduction flag is on, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening than when it is off. In addition, when the time reduction flag is turned on corresponding to the probability change state or the time reduction state, the second time can be obtained by increasing the number of times tilt control is performed compared to when the time reduction flag is off corresponding to the normal state. You may make it easier to enter the game ball into the start winning opening.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 is variably displayed based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big jackpot” and control is made to the jackpot game state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “4 rounds”, “8 lands”, “12 rounds”, and “16 rounds”. In the jackpot type determination table 131, whether the value of the variation special figure designation buffer (fluctuation special figure designation buffer value) provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 shown in FIG. 11 is “1” or “2”. Accordingly, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the jackpot type such as “4 rounds”, “8 lands”, “12 rounds”, “16 rounds”, and the like. . Here, the variable special symbol designation buffer value becomes “1” when the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, and the second special symbol display device 4B sets the second special symbol display device 4B. It becomes “2” when the special figure game using the special figure is executed.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131, the table data indicating the decision values assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types is controlled to the 4-round jackpot state, the 8-round jackpot state, the 12-round jackpot state, or the 16th round. It is data for determination corresponding to the determination result of whether to control to the big hit state. For example, the table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “4 round” jackpot type corresponds to the decision result that the control is controlled to the 4-round jackpot type, and the decision value assigned to the “8 round” jackpot type. Corresponds to the determination result that the 8-round jackpot state is controlled, and the table data indicating the determination value assigned to the “12 round” jackpot type is the determination result that the 12-round jackpot state is controlled. The table data indicating the decision value assigned to the “16 rounds” big hit type corresponds to the decision result that the 16 round round big hit state is controlled. The jackpot type determination table 131 is a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type (for example, any one of “0” to “2”) as a value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer 155 (a jackpot type buffer value). Table data (setting data) may be included.

  In the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the allocation of the determined value to each jackpot type differs depending on whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. For example, for the big hit type of “16 rounds”, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a decision value in the range of “96” to “100” is assigned, while the fluctuation special figure designation buffer When the value is “2”, a determined value in the range of “91” to “100” is assigned. When the game state is a short-time state or a probability-change state, the ratio of executing the special figure game according to the second special figure increases. That is, in the short-time state or the probability variation state, it is easy to determine an advantageous jackpot type.

  Regardless of whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”, the assignment of the decision value to each jackpot type may be the same. Further, the determination ratio of each jackpot type may be made different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state, or the probability variation state. Further, in this embodiment, the degree of advantage with each big hit state is varied depending on the number of round games executed, but the degree of advantage may be varied depending on the manner of opening the big prize opening. As an example, a 15-round big hit game with a short opening time of the big winning opening and a 15 round big hit game with a long opening time of the big winning opening may be provided. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the jackpot type of “15 rounds with short opening time of the big prize opening” and “ The decision value may be assigned differently to the jackpot type of “15 rounds with a long opening time of the big prize opening”.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. 3 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in a ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal use) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C shown in FIG. 9C is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern type is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type, and the variation pattern type determination It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR3. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. .

  When it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the determined value for each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probability variation state. The assignments may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Further, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the determined value is set to a different variation pattern type depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short-time state, or a probability variation state. May be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  The loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C determine the change pattern type when the special figure display result is determined (predetermined). This is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. Here, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used when the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is not shortened, for example, when the gaming state is normal and the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”. Selected as the table used. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D is special when, for example, the game state is a probability change state or a short time state, or when the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more even in the normal state. It is selected as a use table when the variable display time of symbols and decorative symbols is shortened.

  Note that the variation pattern type is determined by referring to different determination tables when the gaming state is a probability change state or a short-time state and when the gaming state is a normal state and the total number of reserved memories is “3” or more. You may be made to be. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether or not the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number other than “3” or not. Furthermore, when the total number of reserved memories is “0”, when the total number of reserved memories is “1”, when the total number of reserved memories is “2”, the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to different determination tables when there is a certain number and when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. In addition, when the total number of reserved memories is less than “3”, the variation pattern type is determined with reference to a common determination table, while the total number of reserved memories is “3”. The change pattern type may be determined by referring to a different determination table when the total number of reserved memories is “4”. Alternatively, instead of the total number of reserved memories, the variation pattern type is determined by referring to a different determination table depending on whether the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are equal to or greater than a predetermined number. You may do it. In this case, when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “3” or the like), the variation pattern type includes a variation pattern that has a shorter variable display time than when it is less than the predetermined number. It suffices that the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined to be higher. Alternatively, even when the gaming state is a probabilistic state or a short time state, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. The change pattern type may be determined with reference to the reference. For example, if the total number of stored storages is less than a predetermined number in the probability variation state or the time reduction state, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is selected as the use table, while the probability variation state or the time reduction state exists. Sometimes, if the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D may be selected as the use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is the variation pattern type CA1-. 1 to a variation pattern type CA1-3 and a variation pattern type CA2-1 to a variation pattern type CA2-4. In the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type is different. There is a part. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, assignment of determination values to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation pattern type CA2-1 is different. . Thereby, the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied depending on whether or not the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is shortened.

  Further, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, there are portions where determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types. For example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C, determination values are not assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA2-3, while the variation pattern type CA1-1 and the variation pattern A decision value is assigned to the type CA2-2. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, no determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-1 or the variation pattern type CA2-2, while the variation pattern type CA1-2. Further, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type CA2-3. Thereby, depending on whether or not the variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols is shortened, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value for each variation pattern type depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state, or a probability variation state. The assignment may be different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same fluctuation | variation pattern classification can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the determined value is set to a different variation pattern type depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, the short-time state, or the probability variation state. It may be assigned. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation pattern types depending on which of the plurality of types of gaming states.

  In this embodiment, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, the variation pattern type CA1-1 to the variation pattern type CA1-3 and the variation The pattern type can be determined as any one of the pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4. Here, the variation pattern types CA1-1 to CA1-3 correspond to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach” as shown in FIG. 6B. It is a variation pattern type. The variation pattern types CA2-1 to CA2-4 are variation pattern types corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “reach”. Therefore, based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, by referring to the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132D, It is possible to determine whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state.

  The determination values assigned to the variation pattern type CA1-2 and the variation pattern type CA1-3 in the loss variation pattern type determination table (shortening) 132D are the variation patterns in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C. It is larger than the determined value assigned to the type CA1-1 and the variation pattern type CA1-3. With such a setting, when the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened, it is determined that the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is not set to the reach state at a higher rate than when the variable symbol is not shortened. If the average variable display time in the non-reach fluctuation pattern is set to be shorter than the average variable display time in the reach fluctuation pattern, the total reserved storage number is a predetermined number (specifically, “ 3 ") or more, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when it is less than the predetermined number, and when it is in the probabilistic state or the short time state, the total number of stored storages in the normal state As compared with a case where is less than a predetermined number (specifically, “3”), the average variable display time can be shortened.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a loss variation pattern determination table 133A shown in FIG. 10A and a big hit variation pattern determination table 133B shown in FIG. 10B are prepared in advance as variation pattern determination tables.

  The loss variation pattern determination table 133A is based on the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (preliminary determination) that the special figure display result is “loss”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “lost”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (loss variation patterns).

  In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-3 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern PA1-3 is a variation pattern in which a variable display effect of “slip” is executed when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable pattern effect such as “slip” is executed by being determined by the variation pattern PA1-3. Can do. In the loss variation pattern determination table 133A, a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-4 corresponding to the case where the variation pattern type is CA1-3. As shown in FIG. 5, when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variation pattern PA1-4 has a pseudo continuous variation (revariation) with a variable display effect of “pseudo continuous”. ) Is executed once. With such a setting, even when the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed by being determined as the variation pattern PA1-4. Can do.

  Note that the ratio determined for the variation pattern for executing the variable display effect may be different depending on whether the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is shortened. As an example, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132B shown in FIG. 9B, a smaller determination value is changed compared to the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal) 132C shown in FIG. 9C. It may be assigned to the pattern types CA1-3. In the setting example of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5, the special pattern variation time (variable display time of the special symbol) in the variation pattern PA1-1 in which the variable display effect such as “pseudo ream” or “slip” is not executed is 12000 milliseconds [ ms], the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is set to 3000 milliseconds [ms]. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern PA1-4 for executing the variable display effect of “pseudo” is 16000 milliseconds [ms] in the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 for executing the variable display effect of “slip”. The special figure fluctuation time at is set to 24000 [ms]. That is, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special pattern change time in the change pattern PA1-3 for executing the “slip” variable display effect, or the change pattern for executing the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. The special figure fluctuation time in PA1-4 is longer than the special figure fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern in which these variable display effects are not executed.

  For example, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, “3”), there is a variation pattern that executes variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” compared to a case where the total number is less than the predetermined number. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for the included variation pattern types CA1-3 is low. As a result, when the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the total number is less than the predetermined number. Further, for example, in the case of the probability change state or the short time state, the ratio determined as the variation pattern type CA1-3 is larger than that in the normal state when the total number of reserved memories is less than a predetermined number (for example, “3”). A determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so as to be lower. As a result, the average variable display time can be shortened when the probability change state or the time reduction state is set, compared to when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number in the normal state.

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table 133B is based on the variation pattern determination random number MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type, etc., when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is a table referred to in order to determine any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table 133B, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination according to the variation pattern type is one corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. Or, it is assigned to a plurality of variation patterns (per variation pattern).

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

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a start data storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game control. A timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is a special game in which a game ball wins a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting condition is satisfied but the first starting condition is not satisfied. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and sets the first start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A as the reserved data. Is done.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B receives the game ball at the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start condition is satisfied, but the second start condition is not satisfied. Hold data of a game (a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and sets the second start condition by the winning (game ball detection). Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating various random values extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is set as pending data, and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are stored as the reserved data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. Is done.

  The start data storage unit 151C stores start data indicating which game ball has won in either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, so that the order of winning of each game ball can be specified. As an example, the start data storage unit 151C stores “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening or “second” start data corresponding to winning in the second starting winning opening. The game ball is stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order of each game ball.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a special figure process flag, a common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a probability variation flag, a time reduction flag, and the like.

  The special figure process flag indicates the progress of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the progress of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. In step S15 of FIG. 17 executed for control and the special symbol process shown in FIG. The normal symbol process flag is used to select / execute any process in step S16 of FIG. 17 or the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 25 in order to control the progress of the normal symbol game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20. Tell what to do.

  The big hit flag is set to the on state in response to a determination (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the special figure game is started. On the other hand, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off in response to the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game.

  The probability change flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to the probability change state, and is cleared to the off state in response to the end of the probability change state. . The time reduction flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the probability changing state or the time saving state and the time reduction control is started, while the probability changing state or the time saving state is ended. It is cleared and turned off in response to.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with a game control process timer, a special figure variation timer, a common figure variation timer, and the like.

  The game control process timer is for measuring, for example, a time for controlling the progress of the big hit gaming state on the main board 11 side. As a specific example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured to control the progress of the big hit gaming state, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the game control process timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a start time of a big hit gaming state, and counts up periodically.

  The special figure variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the special figure game such as a variable symbol display time (special figure variation time) in the special figure game. . As a specific example, the special figure variation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game as a special figure fluctuation timer value and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the special figure variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the special figure game and periodically counts up.

  The universal variation timer is for measuring, on the main board 11 side, a time for controlling the progress of the universal diagram game such as a variable symbol display time (ordinary variation time) of the normal symbol in the ordinary game. . As a specific example, the normal fluctuation timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the time measured to control the progress of the normal figure game as a normal fluctuation timer value, and periodically counts down. Used as a counter. Alternatively, the normal time variation timer may be used as an up counter that stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to the elapsed time from the start time of the normal time game and periodically counts up.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 154 includes a random counter, a first reserved memory number counter, a second reserved memory number counter, a total reserved memory number counter, a short time counter, a probability variation counter, a round counter, and the like. Is provided.

  The random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 is a numerical value extracted from the random number circuit 104 or a part of numerical data indicating a random number value used for controlling the progress of the game, separately from the random number circuit 104. This is for the CPU 103 to count the data so that it can be updated by software. For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR6 is stored as random count values. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The first reserved memory number counter is for counting the first reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A. For example, in the first reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the first reserved memory number is stored as the first reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The second reserved memory number counter is for counting the second reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B. For example, in the second reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the second reserved memory number is stored as the second reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction). The total reserved memory number counter is for counting the total reserved memory number obtained by adding up the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. For example, count value data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is stored in the total reserved memory number counter as a total reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1 addition or 1 subtraction) in accordance with the increase or decrease in the total reserved memory number )

  The time reduction counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the time reduction control is ended when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a certain change state or a time reduction state. . As an example, when the jackpot gaming state ends, data indicating a count initial value “100” is set in the time reduction counter as a time reduction count value. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the time count count value is decremented by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the time reduction count value reaches “0”, the time change flag and the time reduction state are terminated by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off, etc., and control to shift to the normal state is performed.

  The probability variation counter is used to count the number of remaining special-purpose games that can be executed until the probability variation control ends when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state. As an example, in the probability variation counter, data indicating the initial count value “8” is set as the probability variation count value when the big hit gaming state ends. Thereafter, until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, the probability variation count value is updated by 1 every time the special figure game ends. Then, when the probability variation count value reaches “0”, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, for example, so that the probability variation state is terminated and control is shifted to the time reduction state.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated. The hold fluctuation count counter is used to count the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the hold fluctuation in an identifiable manner. The number of round games executed in the big hit game state is referred to as the number of round games. Alternatively, it is simply called the number of rounds.

  Game control buffer setting unit 155 Various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers. In this embodiment, the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with a transmission command buffer, a start port buffer, a variation special figure designation buffer, a big hit type buffer, and the like.

  The transmission command buffer is used to temporarily store setting data for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board. For example, the transmission command buffer includes a plurality of buffer areas (for example, “12”), and setting data indicating storage addresses in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the control command to be transmitted is stored in each buffer area. The In addition, a buffer area where setting data is written and read in the transmission command buffer may be specified by a transmission command pointer or the like, and a plurality of buffer areas may be used as a ring buffer.

  The starting port buffer stores a buffer value indicating whether a game ball that has entered the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port is detected. As an example, “1” is set in the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of a game ball that has entered the first start winning port by the first start port switch 22A. Further, “2” is set to the start port buffer value in response to the normal detection of the game ball that has entered the second start winning port by the second start port switch 22B.

  The variable special symbol designation buffer includes a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. A buffer value indicating whether the special figure game is executed is stored. As an example, “1” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Further, “2” is set in the variable special figure designation buffer value in response to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, in response to the end of the special figure game, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “0”.

  The big hit type buffer stores a buffer value corresponding to a determination result in which the big hit type is one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. As an example, based on the setting in the jackpot type determination table 131 as shown in FIG. 8, if the jackpot type is “7 rounds”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0” and the jackpot type is “16 rounds”. If this is the case, “1” is set to the jackpot type buffer value, and if the jackpot type is “2 rounds”, “2” is set to the jackpot type buffer value.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may be built in the effect control microcomputer, while at least one of the ROM 121 and the RAM 122 may be externally attached to the effect control microcomputer. The random number circuit 124 may be any one that is built in or externally attached to the production control microcomputer. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the operation button 30 has been detected from an operation detection switch (not shown). ing.

  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. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the side of the effect control board 12. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 12, numerical data indicating a random value SR2 for prefetching effect execution determination, random number SR3 for prefetching effect execution determination timing, variable display Random value SR4 for determining medium announcement, random value SR5 for determining release effect execution timing, random value SR6 for determining jackpot confirmation notification effect execution, random value SR7 for determining effect execution order, prefetching suggestion effect execution determination The numerical data indicating each of the numerical data indicating the random value SR8 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a production effect, random numbers other than these may be used. For example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the final stop symbol used for determining a final decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result of the decorative symbol may be controlled to be countable.

  The effect control CPU 120 uses various random counters different from the random number circuit 124 such as a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the numerical values SR2 to SR8 may be counted. Alternatively, by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing and calculation processing using all or part of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 124, the numerical data indicating all or part of the rendering random number is updated. You may make it do. When the random number circuit 124 is not mounted on the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 may count numerical data indicating all the effect random numbers using a random counter.

  The random value SR2 for determining the pre-reading effect executes the pre-reading effect when the pre-read result whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored in the pre-read result holding storage unit 195 (FIG. 16). This is a random value used for determining whether or not to perform, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “263”. The random value SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing is a random value used for determining any of the execution timings when executing the pre-reading effect, and is in the range of “1” to “200”. Takes a value.

  The random value SR4 for determining the notice during variable display is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the notice during variable display based on the pre-read result in which the special figure display result is “big hit”. Yes, and takes values in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number SR5 for determining the release effect execution timing is a random value used for determining the timing for executing the release effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random value SR6 for determining whether or not to execute the big hit confirmation notification effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the big hit confirmation notification effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  The random number SR7 for determining the effect execution order is a random value used for determining the order in which the pre-reading effect and the continuation effect are executed, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number SR8 for determining the prefetch suggestion effect is a random value used for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch suggestion effect, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of a prefetch effect execution determination table stored in the ROM 121. In this embodiment, as the prefetching effect execution determination determination table, a first prefetching effect execution determination table 161A shown in FIG. 13A and a second prefetching effect execution determination table 161B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance.

  The first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A is used when a prefetch result with a special figure display result of “hit” is stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 (FIG. 16) at the start of the big hit gaming state. This is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the first prefetch effect based on the random number SR2 for determining the prefetch effect. In the first pre-reading effect execution determination table 161A, whether the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state or the short-time state, for example, provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 In accordance with the value of the prefetch process flag, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR2 for prefetch effect execution determination is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to execute the first prefetch effect. . Here, the prefetch process flag indicates whether or not a prefetch effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 14, an effect image that causes the dog character to appear when the prefetch effect is started is displayed on the image display device. When displayed at 5, the value is updated to "1". When the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is turned off and the pre-reading effect is finished, the value is updated to “2”, and the big hit gaming state controlled following the turn off of the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is finished. The value is updated to “0”.

  The second pre-reading effect execution determination table 161B is used when the pre-reading result storage unit 195 (FIG. 16) stores a pre-reading result whose special figure display result is “big hit” at the start of the seventh round. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the second prefetch effect based on the random number SR2 for determining the prefetch effect. In the second pre-reading effect execution determination table 161B, whether the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, the probability variation state or the short-time state, for example, provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 In accordance with the value of the prefetch process flag, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value SR2 for prefetch effect execution determination is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to execute the second prefetch effect. .

  In the setting of the first look-ahead effect execution determination table 161A, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, more determined values than the case where the probability variation state or the time-short state is either It is assigned to the determination result for executing the pre-reading effect. Further, in the setting of the second prefetch effect execution determination table 161B, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, more determined values than when the probability variation state or the short time state is set, It is assigned to the determination result for executing the second prefetch effect.

  Here, in the case where the normal state is controlled before the start of the big hit gaming state, the winning frequency of the game ball to the second start winning opening is lower than in the case where it is controlled to either the probability variation state or the short time state. The possibility that the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B becomes low. For this reason, in the case of being controlled to the normal state before the start of the big hit gaming state, the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 (FIG. 16) is compared to the case of being controlled to either the probability change state or the time-short state. There is a high possibility that the number of prefetched results stored, and hence the number of prefetched results for which the special figure display result is “big hit” will be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, the special figure display result is a “big hit” prefetching, compared to the case where the probability variation state or the short time state is set. By increasing the rate at which it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is normal state, short-time state, and probability change. In any state, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the pre-reading effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the big hit gaming state, the pre-reading effect can be effectively impressed to the player, similarly to the case where the probability changing state or the short-time state changes to the big hit gaming state. it can.

  Furthermore, in the setting of the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A, when the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, more determined values than when the value is “0” It is assigned to the determination result for executing the first prefetch effect. Further, in the setting of the second prefetch effect execution determination table 161B, when the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, a larger number of determination values than in the case of “0” are obtained. It is assigned to the determination result for performing the effect.

  Here, when the pre-reading effect is executed in the big hit game state, the player recognizes that the game is controlled to the big hit game state again, and thus stops the launch of the game ball. For this reason, the number of pre-read results stored in the pre-read result holding storage unit 195 (FIG. 16) when the game is controlled again to the big hit game state, and therefore the special figure display, is more than that when the previous big hit game state is controlled. There is a high possibility that the number of prefetched results with a “big hit” result will be small. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, the prefetching in which the special figure display result is “big hit” than when the value is “0”. The value of the prefetch process flag is any of “0” to “2” by increasing the rate at which it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed, as the possibility that the number of results decreases. However, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the pre-reading effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again, it is possible to effectively impress the player with the pre-reading effect as in the case of the previous big hit gaming state.

  In addition, even when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is any of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, the determination result for executing the second pre-reading effect in the second pre-reading effect execution determination table 161B The decision value assigned to is larger than the decision value assigned to the determination result for executing the first prefetch effect in the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A. With such a setting, the second prefetch effect is executed at a higher rate than the first prefetch effect, and thus is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 (FIG. 16) after the big hit gaming state is started. The second pre-reading effect executed based on the reserved data can be further impressed.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of a prefetch effect execution timing determination table stored in the ROM 121. In this embodiment, as the prefetch effect execution determination determination table, a first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A shown in FIG. 15A and a second prefetch effect execution timing determination table shown in FIG. 162B is prepared in advance.

  The first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A, when executing the first prefetch effect, the execution timing based on the random number SR3 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing, 4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds It is a table that is referred to in order to determine either round or 16 rounds. In the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A, the jackpot type (the jackpot type of the jackpot game state in which the prefetch effect is executed) is any of “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, and “16 rounds”. Depending on whether or not, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing is assigned to 4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds, and 16 rounds.

  In the setting of the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A, when the big hit type is “4 rounds”, the range of “1” to “200” in the random value SR3 for prefetch effect execution timing determination. (100%) is assigned to 4 rounds, which is the final round of the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot type is “8 rounds”, the value (65%) in the range of “71” to “200” among the random value SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing is the last in the jackpot gaming state. It is assigned to 8 rounds. When the jackpot type is “12 rounds” or “16 rounds”, the value (64%) in the range of “73” to “200” is selected from the random number SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing. It is assigned to 12 rounds, which is the final round of the big hit gaming state. As described above, the execution timing of the pre-reading effect is most easily determined in the final round of the big hit gaming state. In the final round of the big hit gaming state, the big hit end notification effect is executed in the continuation allowance / prohibition effect, which makes the player feel disappointed. However, by increasing the execution rate of the pre-reading effect in the final round in this way, the rate of execution of the pre-reading effect that notifies that there is pending data that becomes “hit” in addition to the big-hit end notification effect is high. Become. If a pre-reading effect is executed in addition to the jackpot end notification effect, the current jackpot gaming state ends, but it can be notified that there is a right to enter the jackpot gaming state continuously, thus suppressing the player's disappointment Can do. Thereby, the interest of a game improves.

  The second pre-reading effect execution timing determination table 162B, when executing the second pre-reading effect, determines the execution timing based on the random number SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of the rounds. In the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162B, depending on whether the jackpot type (the jackpot type of the jackpot game state in which the prefetch effect is executed) is “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, or “16 rounds” Thus, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random value SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect execution timing are assigned to the 8th round, 12th round, and 16th round.

  Also in the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162B, the execution timing of the prefetch effect is most easily determined in the final round of the big hit gaming state. In this way, by increasing the execution rate of the pre-reading effect in the final round, the rate of execution of the pre-reading effect that notifies that there is pending data that becomes “big hit” in addition to the big hit end notification effect increases. If a pre-reading effect is executed in addition to the jackpot end notification effect, the current jackpot gaming state ends, but it can be notified that there is a right to enter the jackpot gaming state continuously, thus suppressing the player's disappointment Can do. Thereby, the interest of a game improves.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes a light emitting body such as the image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation buttons 30, and movable members provided for the effect item. In order to control the production operation using the production device (production electrical component) including a plurality of types, pattern data constituting the production control pattern is stored in advance. Such an effect control pattern may include, for example, a symbol variation control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, or the like.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to a variable display operation of the decorative symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in a period from when the decorative symbol variable display is started to when the final decorative symbol which is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised in advance by the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and for every variation pattern of a decoration design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a decorative symbol display position and a decorative symbol display position in a variable symbol display performed using a final symbol that is a final stop symbol, a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during variable display, and the like. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, the direction of variation of the decorative pattern, and the variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, etc. are determined at the start of variable display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The notice effect control pattern is composed of pattern data indicating the control content of the effect operation in the notice effect, and may be prepared in advance for each of the notice effect patterns corresponding to the contents of the effect operation in the notice effect. For example, each of the plurality of notice effect control patterns is prepared in advance to execute a plurality of notice patterns prepared in advance for executing a notice effect of “character notice” or a notice effect of “notice during operation”. Corresponding to any of the plurality of notice patterns, the display position and size of the effect image, the update display procedure, the setting of the operation valid period for effectively detecting the operation action on the operation button 30, and the switching of the effect operation at the time of detecting the operation It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as setting.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 16, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. ing. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 16 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, an effect control buffer setting unit 194, and a prefetch result holding memory. Part 195.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the effect image display state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

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

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

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

  The prefetch result storage unit 195 stores the prefetch result notified by the prefetch result notification command. As an example, the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 associates with the hold number in the order of reception of the prefetch result notification command, sets the prefetch result notified by the prefetch result notification command as the hold data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “8”). In addition, a prefetch effect execution flag is stored in association with the hold data in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195. The pre-reading effect execution flag indicates whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed for the hold data and whether or not the pre-read effect is executed for the hold data has been determined. Show. The prefetch effect execution flag is set before the determination as to whether or not to execute the prefetch effect (first prefetch effect and second prefetch effect) corresponding to the hold data, or the first prefetch effect. Is determined not to be executed (before determination of execution of the second prefetch effect), a value of “0” is set, and when it is determined to execute the prefetch effect corresponding to the hold data, A value of “1” is set, and it is determined whether or not to execute a prefetch effect (first prefetch effect and second prefetch effect) corresponding to the hold data, and the first prefetch When it is determined not to execute the effect and the second prefetch effect, a value of “2” is set.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 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 executes various types of effect display such as variable display of decorative symbols and effect display in reach effects by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. 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.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

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

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (steps). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR6 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 17 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first corresponds to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A among the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided in the ON state is on (step S201). At this time, if the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state (step S201; Yes), the first hold storage corresponding to the number of hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. It is determined whether or not the number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may identify the first reserved memory number by reading the value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 (first reserved memory number count value).

  If the first reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the first reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the first reserved memory number count value ( Step S203). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S204). . Numerical value data indicating each random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, whereby each random number value is stored (step S205). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address (first address) of the first start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, etc., to transmit the first starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S206). The first start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S206, numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S207). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S208). . The command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 following the first start winning opening designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  In the process of step S207, the variable display result and the jackpot type determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S204 are determined prior to the special symbol normal process in step S110. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S204 is “big hit” or “lost”. At this time, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, it is specified which of the big hit types corresponds to the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. In the process of step S208, settings for transmitting the pre-reading result notification command corresponding to the variable display result or the big hit type specified in step S207 are performed.

  As a result, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening is detected, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or the big hit type, and according to the determination result Different prefetch result notification commands can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. It can be specified whether or not it is a “hit” or which type of jackpot.

  After executing the process of step S208, the total number of reserved memories is reduced to 1 by adding 1 to the value of the total number of reserved memories counter (total number of reserved memories stored) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Add (step S209). Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S210). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). . The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is performed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. Following the command, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  If the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A is in the OFF state in step S201 (step S201; No), or if the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes) ) Or, after the processing of step S211, the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the ON state. It is determined whether or not (step S212). At this time, if the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in an OFF state (step S212; No), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state (step S212; Yes), it corresponds to the number of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S213). At this time, the CPU 103 may specify the second reserved memory number by reading the value of the second reserved memory number counter (second reserved memory number count value) provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value in step S213 (step S213; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S213; No), the second reserved memory number is incremented by 1, for example, by adding 1 to the second reserved memory number count value. (Step S214). Then, from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are extracted (step S215). . Numerical value data indicating each random value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, whereby each random number value is stored (step S216). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second start opening winning designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. (Step S217). The second start opening winning designation command set in this way is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of step S217, the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215 is read (pre-read) prior to the special symbol normal process of step S110 (step S218). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the second prefetch result notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, settings for transmitting the second prefetch result notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed. (Step S219). The second prefetch result notification command set in this way follows the second start winning prize designation command, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the process of step S218, the variable display result and jackpot type determined based on the numerical data indicating each random value extracted in step S215 are determined prior to the special symbol normal process in step S110. Specifically, first, it is determined whether the variable display result corresponding to the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S215 is “big hit” or “lost”. At this time, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, it is specified which of the big hit types is determined regardless of the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. And in the process of step S219, the setting for transmitting the pre-reading result notification command corresponding to the variable display result specified in step S218 and the jackpot type is performed.

  As a result, when a game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening is detected, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is determined. Accordingly, different prefetch result notification commands can be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, the special control display result is displayed before the effect control CPU 120 or the like starts variable display of the decorative symbols based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening. It is possible to specify whether or not it is a “hit” or which type of jackpot. In the process of step S218, a specific display result determination table different from the process of step S207 may be referred to when determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and determining the big hit type. That is, different specific display result determination tables may be referred to depending on whether the variable symbol designation buffer value is “1” or “2”.

  After executing the process of step S219, the total reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (step S220), for example, by adding 1 to the total reserved memory count count. Then, “first” start data corresponding to winning in the first start winning opening is stored at the head of the empty entry in the start data storage unit 151C (step S221). Subsequently, for example, by setting the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, setting for transmitting the reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S222). . The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is executed by, for example, executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process process is completed. Subsequent to the result notification command, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. After the start winning determination process as described above is executed, one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 shown in FIG. 18 is selected and executed according to the value of the special figure process flag.

  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 (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set.

  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 for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and the result of determination of the variation pattern type. Corresponding to the above, a process for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is included.

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

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the 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 the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. If the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. To do. Further, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The pre-opening process for the special winning opening in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big winning opening is a process for starting the execution of the round in the big winning gaming state and setting the opening for the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” Etc. are included. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the jackpot type is “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, or “16 rounds”. You may do it. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to the four round big hit state corresponding to “4 rounds”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and Set the number of times of opening the grand prize winning opening, which is the number of round executions, to “4 times”. When the big win type is controlled to the 8 round big hit state corresponding to the “8 rounds”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the round is executed. Set the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to be “8 times”. In the case of being controlled to the 12 round big hit state corresponding to the big hit type being “12 rounds”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the round is executed. Set the number of times of opening of the large winning a prize to be “12 times”. In addition, in the case of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state corresponding to the big hit type being “16 rounds”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the round Is set to “16 times”.

  The special winning opening releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This process during opening of the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the elapsed time measured, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. Processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the winning opening from the open state to the closed state is included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The post-opening processing for the special winning opening in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-opening process for the big prize opening includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big prize opening is in an open state has reached the maximum number of open big prize openings, This includes a process for making a setting for transmitting an end designation command when hit.

  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 and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  20 and 21 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, first, the CPU 103 first and second reserved memory numbers based on, for example, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154. It is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage that is the total value of the numbers is “0” (step S231 shown in FIG. 20). At this time, if the total reserved storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the start data is read from the start data storage unit 151C (step S232). At this time, the start data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the start data storage unit 151C may be read.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the total reserved memory number count value, the total reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the start data storage unit 151C receives the hold number “1”. The storage contents of the start data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted up by one entry (step S233). Then, it is determined whether the start data read in step S232 is “first” or “second” (step S234).

  When it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “first” (step S234; first), the first special figure hold storage unit 151A stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S235). At this time, for example, the first reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1, and the first reserved memory number is updated to be decremented by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory unit 151A uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S236). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, the value of the special fluctuation designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (the fluctuation special figure) The designated buffer value) is set to “1” (step S237).

  If it is determined in step S234 that the start data is “second” (step S234; second), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data in association with the hold number “1”. As the hold data, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are respectively read (step S239). At this time, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory number count value, the second reserved memory number is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit 151B uses the reserved number “1”. The storage contents of the hold data stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry (step S240). Then, in response to starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable special figure designation buffer value is set to “2” (step S241).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S237 and S241, a special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is used as a use table for determining whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”. 130 is selected and set (step S242). For example, in the process of step S242, the storage address of the special figure display result determination table 130 in the ROM 101 may be set in a determination table pointer or the like.

  The CPU 103 refers to the special figure display result determination table 130 set in this way, so that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read in step S235 is “big hit” or “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit” or “losing” according to which of the determined values assigned to each special figure display result of “” (step S243). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S243 is “big hit” (step S244 in FIG. 21A).

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is a “hit” (step S244; Yes), the big win flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S245). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S246). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds” based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination read in step S235. , “16 rounds” are determined as one of a plurality of jackpot types prepared in advance (step S247). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, the determined jackpot type is stored, for example, by updating the jackpot type buffer value that is the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 ( Step S248). For example, if the jackpot type is “4 rounds”, the jackpot type buffer value is “0”, “8 rounds” is “1”, “12 rounds” is “2”, “16 rounds” "3".

  After executing the processing of step S248, the maximum value of the number of winning prize openings is set (step S253). At this time, for example, as shown in FIG. 21B, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, if the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is “0”, the big winning opening The maximum number of times of opening is set to “4” corresponding to the opening game of 4 times. In addition, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, if the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is “1”, the maximum value for the number of times that the big winning opening is opened corresponds to 8 times open game. Set to “8”. In addition, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, if the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is “2”, the maximum value for the number of big winning opening is corresponding to 12 times open game. Set to “12”. In addition, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, if the big hit type buffer value set in step S248 is “3”, the maximum value for the number of times that the big winning opening is opened corresponds to the eight-time open game. Set to “16”.

  When it is determined in step S244 that it is not “big hit” (step S244; No), after executing the process of step S253, the result of the prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S254). As an example, if it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “1”, “3”, “5” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S248 are displayed. ”Or“ 7 ”, one of the special symbols indicating the number is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “4 rounds”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that becomes the big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “8 rounds”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “12 rounds”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” as the jackpot symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the jackpot type is “16 rounds”, the special symbol indicating the number of the jackpot symbol “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S254, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S255), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 in FIG. 20 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S256), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In the demonstration display setting in step S256, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission 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 not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 101 in the transmission command buffer, for example. The customer waiting demonstration designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 after the special symbol process is completed. Is done.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S261). S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction control in the probability variation state or the time reduction state is being executed is set (step S266). ).

  When the time reduction flag is OFF in step S266 (step S266; No), it is determined whether or not the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more (step S267). If the total reserved storage number is less than “3” (step S267; No), the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132C is used as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types. Is selected and set (step S268). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is on in step S266 (step S266; Yes), or when the total reserved storage number count value is “3” or more in step S267 (step S267; Yes), the fluctuation occurs. A loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of pattern types (step S269). Even when the time reduction flag is on in step S266, it is determined whether or not the total number of reserved storage is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, “1” or the like), and different determination tables are set according to the determination result. You may choose. For example, if the hourly flag is on and the total reserved memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S268 to select and set the loss variation pattern type determination table (for normal use) 132B, while the total reserved memory number If “1” is greater than or equal to “1”, the process proceeds to step S269, and the loss variation pattern type determination table (for shortening) 132C may be selected and set.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S262, S268, and S269, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the special-purpose variation random value buffer or the like, step S262, By referring to the use table set in either S268 or S269, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S270). Numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type may be extracted from the random number circuit 503, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S270 is executed. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold together with the random numbers MR1 to MR2, which are extracted when a game ball that has entered the start prize opening or the second start prize opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the memory | storage part 151B.

  In the process of step S270, whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied. Regardless of whether the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type updated by the random counter or the like, the variation pattern type can be determined as any one of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S270, either the loss variation pattern determination table 133A or the big hit variation pattern determination table 133B is selected depending on whether the special figure display result is “lost” or “big hit”. Is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S271). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table set in step S271 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S272). The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S272 is executed, or may be the first start prize. The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and the second special figure reservation memory together with random numbers MR1 and MR2 are extracted when a game ball that has entered the mouth or the second start winning opening (start winning prize) is detected. You may memorize | store as pending data in the part 151B.

  In the process of step S272, whether or not the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol is determined by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition, Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the establishment of the second starting condition, a common random Using the numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 that is used for determining the variation pattern updated by a counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module. Further, in the process of step S272, regardless of the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S270, a plurality of types of variation patterns are generated by a common processing module using numerical data indicating the common random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Either can be determined.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S272, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S273). Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, 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. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S274). 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 by 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 is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S274, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol change are performed (step S275). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. In the designated transmission command buffer, the data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is a buffer designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Store in the area. When the setting in step S275 is performed, every time the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the main board 11 applies to the effect control board 12. A gaming state designation command, a first variation start command or a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command and the pending storage number notification command may be transmitted in this order. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S276), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot start time production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer. Thereby, when the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 17 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is executed. Is sent. After the setting in step S293, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, a setting for ending the probability variation state and the time reduction state is performed (step S295). For example, in the process of step S295, the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag to turn off, the probability change count counter for counting the number of remaining special game games in the probability change state, and the special illustration in the time reduction state. What is necessary is just to perform the process etc. which clear the time-count counter for counting the number of remaining games. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S302). After executing the process of step S302, after determining whether or not to end the probability variation state and whether or not to end the short time state (step S303), the special symbol stop process is ended. For example, in the process of step S303, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control in the time reduction state may be ended by clearing the time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. The probability variation state in which the time reduction flag is on and the probability variation flag is on is updated by subtracting, for example, 1 from the probability variation count value stored in the probability variation counter. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of probability variation matches a predetermined probability variation control end determination value (for example, “0” or the like). At this time, if it coincides with the probability variation control end determination value, the probability control in the probability variation state may be terminated by clearing the probability variation flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation control end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 24, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 18, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end time waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), a setting for starting control of the probability variation state is performed (step S313). At this time, for example, the CPU 103 sets both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag to the on state. Then, a predetermined count initial value (for example, “8”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the probability variation state is set in the probability variation number counter, and the special value that can be executed in the short time state. A count initial value (for example, “100”) determined in advance corresponding to the upper limit value of the game is set in the time reduction counter.

  After the setting in step S313, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S314), and then the big hit end processing is terminated.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 17 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved memory, which is the number of stored reserved data in a predetermined general-purpose reserved storage unit, is set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit value. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR5 is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR5 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the beginning of the empty entry in a predetermined general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value MR5 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 25 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined general symbol hold storage unit. At this time, for example, when there is holding data stored in a predetermined general-purpose holding storage unit, the general-purpose display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the general-purpose game, is set to “per-standard” or “ After the usual drawing display result decision process for deciding whether or not to make “figure losing” is executed, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is created based on numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the predetermined general map storage unit. Refer to and determine the general map display result. Here, in the common map display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is off. The decision value is assigned to the normal map display result. Thereby, in the special game state such as the probability change state and the short time state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal game” than in the normal state, thereby forming the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the normal time fluctuation time is set to be shorter than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in the special game state such as the probability variation state and the short time state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the regular game is shortened, and the variable display result of “per regular diagram” is derived and displayed. The interval is also shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time that is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state or the number of times to be in the expanded open state A certain number of tilt control times may be set. At this time, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control are set to be larger than when the time reduction flag is off. As a result, in a special game state such as a probability change state or a short time state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening is in the expanded open state increases, so that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening. . Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening in the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 26 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, the effect random number update process is executed (step S402), and among the effect random numbers used for effect control, numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is displayed as software. Update with Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). 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.

  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 effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, 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 reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, the effect control process process is executed (step S406), and the process returns to step S402. In the effect control process in step S406, for example, an effect image display operation on the display screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and an effect object Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation of the movable member provided, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  In the command analysis process in step S405, for example, a start winning command process as shown in FIG. 27 may be executed. In the start winning command process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a prefetch result notification command has been received (step S501). The received effect control command is stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads the command stored in the effect control command reception buffer and confirms the contents, thereby receiving the received effect control command. A control command can be specified. At this time, if the prefetch result notification command has not been received (step S501; No), the start winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the prefetch result notification command has been received (step S501; Yes), the prefetch result is specified by reading the EXT data in the prefetch result notification command, for example (step S502). Then, the effect control CPU 120 stores the specified prefetch result at the head of the empty entry in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 shown in FIG. 16 (step S503). At this time, if the prefetching result is “big hit”, “0” is set as the initial value in the prefetching effect execution flag. Subsequently, variable display prefetching advance notice setting processing (step S504) is executed to determine whether or not to execute variable display prefetching notice.

  FIG. 28A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display prefetch notice setting process executed in step S504. In the variable display prefetching advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 28A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetching result specified in step S502 is “big hit” (step S831). If the pre-reading result is not “big hit” (step S831; No), the setting for displaying the reserved memory in the normal manner (circular) in the start winning memory display area 5H without executing the pre-reading notice during variable display is performed. (Step S837), and the variable display prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated.

  If the prefetch result is “big hit” (step S831; Yes), the prefetch effect execution flag in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 is “1” corresponding to the execution of the prefetch effect. It is determined whether or not there is (step S832). If there is pending data whose pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” (step S832; Yes), the pre-reading notice during variable display is not executed to avoid duplication of the pre-reading notice during variable display and the pre-reading effect. The start winning memory display area 5H is set to perform the hold memory display in the normal mode (circular) (step S837), and the variable display prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated. In addition, in order to avoid duplication of the pre-reading notice during variable display and the pre-reading effect, a predetermined number of times after the big hit gaming state (for example, for the hold data for which the pre-reading effect is to be executed, Until the variable display of the upper limit (8 times) of the data storage number is executed, the pre-reading notice during variable display may not be executed. In step S832, the pre-reading effect execution flag is “2” corresponding to the determination that the pre-reading effect is not executed as a result of the determination as to whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed. It may be further determined whether the pre-reading notice during variable display is not executed even when there is pending data whose pre-reading effect execution flag is “2”. By doing so, it is possible to avoid the execution determination of the pre-reading effect and the variable display pre-reading notice, and the processing load due to the determination on the same pending data can be reduced.

  If there is no pending data whose prefetch effect execution flag is “1” (step S832; No), the variable display prefetch notice determination table 201 shown in FIG. 28B is set (step S833). The variable display prefetching notice determination table 201 shown in FIG. 28B is based on the variable display prefetching notice determination random number SR4, and whether or not to execute the variable display prefetching notice. It is a table for determining a production mode. The variable display prefetch notice determination table 201 is compared with the random value SR4 according to whether the jackpot type is “4 rounds” or “8 rounds”, “12 rounds” or “16 rounds”. There is no prefetching notice during numerical display (determined value), star display is used as variable display, and the pre-reading notice during variable display is performed in variable display. Is assigned to one of the production modes. In this embodiment, depending on whether the jackpot type is “4 rounds” or “8 rounds”, “12 rounds” or “16 rounds”, the determination ratio of the pre-reading notice during variable display However, depending on whether the jackpot type is “4 rounds”, “8 rounds”, “12 rounds”, or “16 rounds”, the decision rate of the pre-reading notice during variable display is varied. You may do it.

  Based on the numerical data indicating the random display value SR4 for variable display prefetching advance notice, the variable display prefetching notice table 201 set in the process of step S833 is referred to, so that the variable display prefetching notice is obtained. The presence / absence of execution and the production mode for execution are determined (step S834). Here, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice during variable display is not executed (step S835; No), the process proceeds to step S837, and the reserved storage display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H in a normal manner (circular). Is set (step S837), and the variable display prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated.

  In addition, when it is determined that the pre-reading notice during variable display is to be executed (step S835; Yes), the stored storage display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H in a mode (star shape, sun) according to the determination result. Is set (step S836), and the variable display prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated. In the variable display prefetching notice in this embodiment, the jackpot type can be suggested by the display mode of the hold storage display, but even when the prefetching result is “losing”, a predetermined ratio (for example, The variable display pre-reading notice may be executed at a lower rate than in the case of “big hit”, and it may be possible to indicate whether or not the big display is based on the variable display pre-reading notice. In this case, for example, the process of step S831 is skipped, and whether or not the variable display pre-reading notice is executed even when the variable display result is “losing” in step S833, and the effect mode when it is executed What is necessary is just to perform the process which determines.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the following processes in steps S160 to S165, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191. Select and execute.

  The decorative symbol variation start waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In the decorative symbol variation start waiting process, the image display device 5 depends on whether one of the first variation start command and the second variation start command is received as the variation start command transmitted from the main board 11. Includes a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. . At this time, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in response to the determination to start variable display.

  The decorative symbol variation setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this decorative symbol variation setting process, the start of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the start of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform various production operations including variable display of decorative symbols, the final decorative symbol, temporary stop symbol, warning pattern, etc., depending on the variation pattern and variable display result, etc. The process to determine is included. In the decorative symbol variation setting process, various effect control patterns such as a symbol variation control pattern and a notice effect control pattern are set based on these determination results. After such determination and setting are performed, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The decorative symbol variation process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variation processing, various types of symbol variation control patterns, warning effect control patterns, and the like corresponding to the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 are used. Processing for reading out the control data and performing various effects control during variable display of the decorative design is included. After performing such effect control, for example, when an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the symbol variation control pattern, or when a decorative symbol stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Correspondingly, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. When the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. In addition, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. This decoration symbol variation end process includes a process of determining whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. At this time, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, when the special figure display result specified from the hit start designation command is “big hit”, the value of the effect process flag is set to “4”. Updated. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the hit start designation command, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the variable display result being “lost”.

  The big hit control effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the big hit control effect processing, for example, a hit effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” or the like is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Display the sound, sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect is output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the lamp 9 and the decoration LED is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, a hit effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and an effect image based on the set content is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 or voice Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing, is included. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation setting process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation setting process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a final stop symbol determining process (step S551). FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the final stop symbol determination process executed in step S551. In the final stop symbol determination process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S751). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S751; Yes), it is designated by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S752).

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; Yes), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the non-reach combination (step S753), The final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S753, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Further, by referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right confirmed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the confirmed decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols.

  If it is determined in step S752 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S752; No), a final decorative symbol combination that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S754), and the final The stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S754, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a left / right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the display screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach 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. .

  When it is determined in step S751 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S751; No), after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination (step S759). Then, the final stop symbol determination process is terminated. As an example, in the process of step S759, first, numerical data indicating a random number for determining the big hit fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. Stop by aligning with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the display screen of the image display device 5 by referring to the stored predetermined jackpot fixed symbol determination table. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. In the case of the variation pattern for executing the relief effect, after determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination, if the temporary stop symbol is determined corresponding to the jackpot combination. Good (for example, a combination that is different from the jackpot combination and only the “medium” decorative pattern is determined).

  After the final stop symbol determination process as described above is executed in step S551 in FIG. 30, a variable display effect setting process is executed (step S552). FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect setting process executed in step S552. In the variable display effect setting process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first performs “slip” according to the change pattern specified by reading the EXT data in the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. It is determined whether or not it is “with slip” that executes the variable display effect of “” (step S771).

  If it is determined in step S771 that there is “slip” (step S771; Yes), a decorative symbol that is a pre-slip temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped in the “slip” variable display effect is determined (step S772). As an example, in the process of step S772, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pre-slip temporary stop symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The decorative symbol that becomes the temporary stop symbol before slip may be determined by referring to a predetermined pre-slip temporary stop symbol determination table.

  When it is determined in step S771 that there is no “slip” (step S771; No), after executing the process of step S772, for example, the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is read. In accordance with the variation pattern specified in the above, it is determined whether or not the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S773). At this time, if it is determined that there is “pseudo-continuous” (step S773; Yes), the decoration that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” and constitutes one of the pseudo-continuous chance items GC1 to GC8. A symbol is determined (step S774). As an example, in the process of step S774, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a pseudo-continuous chance updated by a random counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance determination table, etc., every time a pseudo-continuous change (re-variation) is executed, a temporary stop display is performed and a decorative pattern constituting any of the pseudo-continuous chances GC1 to GC8 is determined. do it.

  When it is determined in step S773 that it is not “there is pseudo-continuity” (step S773; No), the variable display effect setting processing is ended as it is.

  After performing the variable display effect setting process as described above in step S552 of FIG. 30, the notice effect setting process is executed (step S553). For example, in the notice effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a notice effect is to be executed, and when it is executed, which one of a plurality of kinds of notice effects is to be executed, such as “character notice” or “operation notice”. Is done. In addition, processing for determining a notice pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance is performed in accordance with the kind of notice effect (notice effect type).

  Subsequent to the notice effect setting process in step S553, a discharge effect setting process is executed (step S552). FIG. 33A is a flowchart showing an example of the release effect setting process executed in step S554. In the release effect setting process shown in FIG. 33A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data of the hold number “1” in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 is “1”. It is determined whether or not (step S811). If the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1”, it indicates that the pre-reading effect corresponding to the hold data is executed during the big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, when a pre-reading effect that stocks “big hit” is executed, when a variable display corresponding to the reserved data is executed, release that releases the stocked “big hit” Production is performed. In this embodiment, a plurality of timings for starting execution of the release effect are prepared.

  If the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data with the hold number “1” is not “1” (step S811; No), the release effect setting process is terminated. If the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data with the hold number “1” is “1” (step S811; Yes), for example, by specifying the EXT data in the variation pattern specifying command transmitted from the main board 11 It is determined whether or not the changed variation pattern is a variation pattern corresponding to executing the relief effect (step S812).

  If the variation pattern corresponds to the execution of the relief effect (step S812; Yes), in order to execute the release effect in place of the relief effect during the period of executing the relief effect, the timing for executing the release effect is relieved. The execution timing is determined (step S815).

  If the variation pattern does not correspond to the execution of the relief effect (step S812; No), the release effect execution timing determination table 203 shown in FIG. 33B is set (step S833). The release effect execution timing determination table 203 shown in FIG. 33 (B) is a table for determining the release effect execution timing based on the random number SR5 for determining the release effect execution timing. In the release effect execution timing determination table 203, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR5 is assigned to “before reach”, “during reach”, or “after temporary stop”. When “before reach” is determined, the release effect is executed before the variable display mode reaches the reach state. When it is determined that “in reach”, the release effect is executed when the variable display mode is in the reach state. In the case of “after provisional stop”, the release effect is executed after the temporary stop of the decorative pattern by the combination of the loss.

  Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random number SR5 for determining the release effect execution timing, the release effect execution timing is determined by referring to the release effect execution timing determination table 203 set in step S813 (step S814). ).

  Subsequent to the release effect setting process in step S554, a jackpot confirmation notification effect setting process is executed (step S555). FIG. 34 (A) is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot confirmation notification effect setting process executed in step S555. In the jackpot confirmation notification effect setting process shown in FIG. 34A, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result by, for example, reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not “big hit” is reached (step S821). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S821; No), the big hit fixed notification effect setting processing is ended.

  If it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S821; Yes), the prefetch effect execution flag of the hold data of the hold number “1” in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 is “1”. It is determined whether or not (step S822). If the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” (step S822; Yes), since the release effect is executed in the current variable display, the big hit confirmation notification effect setting process is performed so as not to execute the big hit confirmation notification effect. Exit. In this embodiment, in the variable display for executing the release effect, the big hit confirmation notification effect is not executed. However, the variable effect in which the release effect is executed by providing a plurality of execution timings of the big hit confirmation notification effect is provided. In the display, the big hit confirmation notification effect may be executed at a timing later than the release effect. Further, in the variable display in which the release effect is executed, when it is determined that the jackpot confirmation notification effect is to be executed, control may be performed so that the release effect is executed instead of the jackpot determination notification effect. Good.

  If the pre-reading effect execution flag is not “1” (step S822; No), the jackpot determination effect determination table 204 shown in FIG. 34B is set (step S823). The jackpot confirmed effect determination table 204 shown in FIG. 34B is a table for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot confirmed notification effect based on the random value SR6 for determining the jackpot confirmed notification effect. In the jackpot decision effect determination table 204, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR6 corresponding to the jackpot type is assigned to execute the jackpot determination notification effect or not to execute the jackpot determination notification effect. ing.

  Then, the jackpot finalizing effect is executed by referring to the numerical data indicating the random value SR6 for determining the jackpot finalizing notification effect and the jackpot finalizing effect determination table 204 set in the process of step S823 based on the jackpot type. Is determined (step S824). Note that the jackpot confirmation notification effect may be executed only when the jackpot type is the target of execution of the pre-reading effect or the release effect. In this way, by unifying the jackpot type to be notified, the notification target of each effect can be easily understood.

  Subsequent to the big hit determination notification effect setting process in step S555, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S556). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared symbol variation control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, and sets it as a usage pattern. At this time, if the variation pattern executes a relief effect, a symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the execution of the relief effect is selected and set as a usage pattern. Further, when the release effect is executed, a symbol variation control pattern is selected and set as a use pattern corresponding to the determination result (release effect execution timing) in the release effect setting process in step S554. For example, in the variation pattern in which the relief effect is executed, when the release effect is executed, the relief effect is not executed, and the symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the release effect being executed during the period in which the relief effect is executed is Selected. When the big hit confirmation notification effect is executed, a symbol variation control pattern corresponding to the execution of the big hit confirmation notification effect is selected and set as a usage pattern. Further, in response to the notice pattern determined in the notice effect setting process in step S553, one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns is selected and set as a use pattern.

  Subsequent to the process of step S556, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern indicated in the change pattern designation command (step S557). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S558). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the symbol variation control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S556 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen 5. Thereafter, the hold data of the hold number “1” in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 is erased, and the hold data after the hold number “2” is shifted one entry higher (step S559), and the value of the effect process flag is set. Is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation process (step S560), and the decorative symbol variation setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the decorative symbol variation process executed in step S162 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation process shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the effect control process timer value (for example, 1 subtraction, for example) (step S561) and then displays the updated effect control process timer value. Compared with the production control process timer determination value indicated by the control pattern, it is determined whether or not any of the timer determination values is met (step S562). And if it does not correspond to any timer judgment value (step S562; No), the decorative symbol variation process is terminated.

  When the timer determination value is matched in step S562 (step S562; Yes), various control data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data) stored in the effect control pattern in association with the timer determination value. , One of the end codes) is read (step S563). Here, if the plurality of timer determination values indicated by the effect control pattern in step S562 match the effect control process timer value, the plurality of stored timer determination values are associated with each other and stored. What is necessary is just to read control data by the process of step S563. Then, it is determined whether or not the control data read in step S563 is an end code (step S564). At this time, if it is determined that it is not an end code (step S564; No), after performing an effect control command process for performing a command or setting according to the control data read in step S563 (step S564) S565), the decorative pattern changing process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S564 that the code is an end code (step S564; Yes), for example, by setting a predetermined timer initial value in the effect control process timer, the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set. This is performed (step S566). Then, the value of the decorative symbol process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the processing at the end of decorative symbol variation (step S567), and then the decorative symbol variation processing is terminated. When a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, when it is determined in step S564 that it is an end code, “left”, “middle”, “right” ”In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, for example, temporarily stop display is performed so as to display the fluctuation variation of the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol stop command is received in the decorative symbol variation end process in step S163 shown in FIG. In response to this, the decorative design may be stopped completely.

  36 and 37 are flowcharts showing an example of the decorative symbol variation end process executed in step S163 of FIG. In the decorative symbol variation end process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the final decorative symbol, which is the final stop symbol, as a complete stop display and displays it (step S571 in FIG. 36). If a decorative symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are displayed until the decorative symbol stop command is received. The temporary stop display may be performed so that, for example, the decorative pattern fluctuation display is performed at 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S571, for example, by determining whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, or by reading the EXT data of the hit start designation command when received, the special figure display result is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step S572). At this time, if it is determined that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S572; No), the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0” (step S573), and then the decorative symbol variation end process is performed. Exit.

  When it is determined in step S572 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S572; Yes), for example, the value of the prefetch process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 is executing the prefetch effect. It is determined whether or not the value corresponding to “1” is “1” (step S574).

  When it is determined in step S574 that the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” (step S574; Yes), the prefetch effect execution flag is executed in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 and the prefetch effect is executed. It is determined whether or not there is pending data that is “1” corresponding to (step S575). If there is no hold data “1” corresponding to execution of the prefetch effect (step S575; No), the value of the prefetch process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the end of the prefetch effect. (Step S576).

  When it is determined in step S574 that the value of the prefetch process flag is not “1” (step S574; No), the prefetch effect execution flag corresponds to executing the prefetch effect in step S575. When it is determined that there is no pending data that is “1” (step S575; No), or after executing any one of the processes in S576, the pending data is stored in the prefetch result pending storage unit 195 shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is stored (step S578 in FIG. 37). At this time, if the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 (step S578; Yes), the prefetch result is read as the hold data stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 (step S579). ).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the prefetching result read in step S579 includes a prefetching result whose variable display result is “big hit” (step S580). At this time, if a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” is included (step S580; Yes), the prefetching effect execution flag corresponding to the prefetching result executes the prefetching effect. It is determined whether it is “0” corresponding to the fact that the determination is not completed (step S581). If the pre-reading effect execution flag is “0” (step S581; Yes), the first pre-reading shown in FIG. 13A is used as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the first pre-reading effect for the hold data. The effect execution determination table 161A is selected and set (step S582). The presence or absence of the first prefetch effect is determined by referring to the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A set in the process of step S582 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for the prefetch effect execution determination. Determination is made (step S583).

  If it is determined in step S583 that “the first prefetch effect is present” (step S584; Yes), “1” corresponding to executing the prefetch effect in the prefetch effect execution flag of the reserved data. Is set (step S585).

  After the process of step S585, the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A shown in FIG. 15A is selected and set as a use table for determining the execution timing of the first prefetch effect (step S58). S586). Then, the execution timing of the first prefetch effect is determined by referring to the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A set in step S586 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing. Is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S587).

  Corresponding to the execution timing of the first pre-reading effect determined in this way, for example, the pre-reading effect execution timing designation buffer value that is a stored value of the pre-reading effect execution timing designation buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194 is updated. The determined execution timing of the first prefetch effect is stored (step S588). As an example, if the execution timing of the first prefetch effect is “4 rounds”, the first prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value is “4”, and if it is “8 rounds”, the first prefetch effect execution timing is designated. If the buffer value is “8”, “12 rounds”, the first prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value is “12”, and if “16 rounds”, the first prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value is “ 16 ”.

  If it is determined in step S578 that the prefetch data is not stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 (step S578; No), a prefetch result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” is obtained in step S580. If it is determined that it is not included (step S580; No), if it is determined in step S581 that the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” or “2” (step S581; Yes), the process proceeds to step S584. When it is determined No in the process, or after the process of step S588 is executed, a setting for starting an effect operation that is a big hit effect is performed (step S589 in FIG. 36). As an example, in the process of step S589, the effect control pattern corresponding to the big hit effect is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14 or the like, an effect operation that is a big hit effect including a promotion effect corresponding to the promotion effect pattern determined in step S583 is executed.

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during jackpot control (step S590), and then the decorative symbol variation end process is ended.

  FIG. 38A and FIG. 39 are flowcharts showing an example of the big hit control effect processing executed in step S164 of FIG. In the effect processing during the big hit control, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601 in FIG. 38A). At this time, if no hit end designation command is received (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the start timing is any one of the 4th, 8th, and 12th rounds (step S602). As an example, in the process of step S602, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big winning opening opening designation command for big hits transmitted from the main board 11, and the number of rounds is changed from “3” to “4”. What is necessary is just to determine whether it was updated.

  If the start timing is any of the 4th, 8th, and 12th rounds (step S602; Yes), the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value is read (step S603), and whether or not the prefetch effect execution timing is reached. Is determined (step S604). As an example, in the process of step S604, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has been updated by specifying the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state from the big winning opening opening designation command for big hits transmitted from the main board 11. If it has been updated, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds after the update matches the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value. Then, if the updated number of rounds matches the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value, it may be determined that the prefetch effect execution timing has come.

  If it is determined in step S604 that the pre-reading effect execution timing has not been reached (step S604; No), it is determined whether it is the final round (step S605). In step S605, if the big hit type is “4 rounds”, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of 4 rounds. If the big hit type is “8 rounds”, is it the start timing of 8 rounds? If the jackpot type is “12 rounds”, it is determined whether it is the start timing of 12 rounds.

  If it is determined in step S605 that it is the final round (step S605; Yes), a setting for executing a jackpot end notification effect is performed as a continuation permission / prohibition effect (step S606), and the effect processing during jackpot control is ended. To do. When it is determined that it is not the final round (step S605; No), a setting for executing the big hit continuation notification effect is performed as a continuation propriety effect (step S607), and the big hit control effect processing is ended. As an example, in the processing of steps S606 and S607, the effect control pattern corresponding to the continuation permission / prohibition effect (big hit end notification effect, jackpot continuation notification effect) is read from various effect control pattern tables, and the effect control process timer is set. Thereafter, in accordance with the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., an effect operation that is a continuation effect is executed.

  If it is determined in step S604 that it is the execution timing of the prefetch effect (step S604; Yes), based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR7 for the prefetch effect execution determination, FIG. The execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / prohibition effect is determined with reference to the determination data shown in (Step S608). Here, as the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation-prohibition effect, the pre-reading effect is executed before the continuation-prohibition effect, the continuation-prohibition effect is executed before the pre-reading effect, or the pre-reading effect and the continuation-prohibition effect Are executed at the same timing.

  Following the processing of step S608, it is determined whether or not it is the final round (step S609). When it is determined in step S609 that it is the final round (step S609; Yes), settings for executing the pre-reading effect and the jackpot end notification effect are performed at the execution timing determined in step S608 (step S609). S610). If it is determined in step S609 that it is not the final round (step S609; No), settings for executing the pre-reading effect and the jackpot continuation notification effect are performed at the execution timing determined in step S608 ( Step S611). As an example, in the processing of steps S610 and S611, a pre-reading effect, a continuation allowance effect (a jackpot end notification effect, a jackpot continuation notification effect), and an effect control pattern corresponding to the execution timing are read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process is performed. Set the timer. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, etc., an effect operation that becomes a pre-read effect or a continuation effect is executed.

  After the processing of step S610 or S611, the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S612). Thereafter, the value of the prefetch process flag is updated to “1”, which is a value corresponding to execution of the prefetch effect (step S613), and the big hit control effect processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the start timing is not 4 rounds, 8 rounds, or 12 rounds (step S602; No), it is determined whether the start timing is 7 rounds (step S614). As an example, in the process of step S614, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big winning opening opening designated command for big hits transmitted from the main board 11, and the number of rounds is changed from “6” to “7”. What is necessary is just to determine whether it updated.

  If it is determined in step S614 that it is the start timing of the seventh round (step S614; Yes), it is determined whether or not the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 shown in FIG. Step S615 in FIG. 39). At this time, if the hold data is stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 (step S615; Yes), the prefetch result is read as the hold data stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 (step S616). ).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the prefetching result read in step S616 includes a prefetching result whose variable display result is “big hit” (step S617). At this time, if a prefetching result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” is included (step S617; Yes), the prefetching effect execution flag corresponding to the prefetching result executes the prefetching effect. It is determined whether or not it is “0” corresponding to before the determination of whether or not (step S618). If the prefetch effect execution flag is “0” (step S618; Yes), a second prefetch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 13B is used as a use table for determining the presence or absence of the second prefetch effect. 161B is selected and set (step S619). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR2 for the prefetching effect execution determination, the presence / absence of the second prefetching effect is determined by referring to the second prefetching effect execution determination table 161B set in step S619. (Step S620).

  If it is determined in step S620 that “the second pre-reading effect is present” (step S621; Yes), “1” corresponding to executing the pre-reading effect in the pre-reading effect execution flag of the hold data. Is set (step S622). If it is determined that “the second pre-reading effect is not present” (step S621; Yes), “2” corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect is set (step S623).

  After executing the processing of step S622, the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162B shown in FIG. 15B is selected and set as a use table for determining the execution timing of the second prefetch effect. (Step S624). Then, based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR3 for determining the prefetch effect execution timing, the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162B set in the process of step S624 is referred to, so that the second prefetch effect is determined. The execution timing is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S625). Corresponding to the execution timing of the second pre-reading effect thus determined, the execution timing of the determined second pre-reading effect is stored by updating the pre-reading effect execution timing designation buffer value (step S626). .

  If it is determined in step S614 that it is not the start timing of the seventh round (step S614; No), it is determined in step S615 in FIG. 39 that the prefetched result hold storage unit 195 does not store hold data. In the case (step S615; No), if it is determined in step S617 that the pre-read result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” is not included (step S617; No), the pre-read effect in step S618. When it is determined that the execution flag is “1” or “2” (step S618; Yes), after executing the process of step S623 or after executing the process of step S626, start 16 rounds. It is determined whether it is timing (step S627). If the start timing is 16 rounds (step S627; Yes), the pre-reading effect execution timing designation buffer value is read (step S630), and it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect execution timing has come (step S631). When it is determined that the execution timing of the pre-reading effect has come (step S; Yes), a setting for executing a special pre-reading effect (premier pre-reading effect) is performed (step S632), and the effect process during the big hit control is ended. To do. In step S632, it is only necessary to set so that a prefetch effect different from the prefetch effects performed in the 4th round, the 8th round, and the 12th round is executed. In this embodiment, the continuation / prohibition effect is executed and the pre-reading effect is executed during the execution of the round game that is the final round of the big hit gaming state. In the final round in the case where the big hit type is “16 rounds”, the round game does not continue any further, so the continuation propriety effect is not executed. Therefore, by executing a special pre-reading effect (premier pre-reading effect) as a pre-reading effect instead of executing the continuation propriety effect, a rare value can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be maintained.

  When it is determined that it is not the execution timing of the pre-reading effect (step S631; Yes), a setting is made to execute an effect operation that is a big hit effect corresponding to 16 rounds in the big hit gaming state (step S633). As an example, in the process of step S619, an effect control pattern is read from various effect control pattern tables, and an effect control process timer is set. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process of step S633, the big hit control effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S627 that the start timing is not 16 rounds (step S627; No), prefetch suggestion effect setting processing is executed (step S628). FIG. 40A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch suggestion effect setting process executed in step S628. In the prefetch suggestion effect setting process shown in FIG. 40A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the start timing is any one of the 3rd round, 7th round, 11th round, and 15th round (step S901). As an example, in the process of step S602, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is specified from the big winning opening opening designation command for big hits transmitted from the main board 11, and the number of rounds is changed from “3” to “4”. What is necessary is just to determine whether it was updated. If the start timing is not any of the 3rd, 7th, 11th, and 15th rounds (step S901; No), the prefetch suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

  If the start timing is any one of the 3rd, 7th, 11th, and 15th rounds (step S902; Yes), the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value is read (step S902). Then, the prefetch suggestion effect determination table 205 shown in FIG. 40B is set (step S903). The prefetch suggestion effect determination table 205 shown in FIG. 40B is a table for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch suggestion effect based on the random number SR7 for determining the prefetch suggestion effect. In the prefetch suggestion effect determination table 205, whether the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value read in step S902 is the current “number of rounds + 1” (that is, the round before the prefetch effect is executed). ) A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value SR7 corresponding to whether or not is assigned to execute the prefetching suggestion effect or not to execute the prefetching suggestion effect.

  And by referring to the pre-reading suggestion effect determination table 205 set in the process of step S903 based on the numerical data indicating the random value SR7 for determining the prefetching suggestion and the prefetch effect execution timing designation buffer value, It is determined whether or not to execute the pre-read suggestion effect (step S904). Thereafter, the prefetch suggestion effect setting process is terminated.

  After the pre-reading suggestion effect setting process in step S628, a setting is made to execute an effect operation that becomes a big hit effect according to the number of rounds that is the number of rounds executed in the big hit gaming state (step S629). As an example, in the process of step S629, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state is specified from the jackpot opening special command opening designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Then, when the number of rounds is updated, various effect control pattern tables indicating the effect control patterns corresponding to the updated number of rounds and the presence / absence of execution of the prefetch suggestion effect determined in step S904 in FIG. To set the production control process timer. Then, according to the control data read from the effect control pattern according to the effect control process timer value, supplying a display control command to the display control unit 123, transmitting a sound effect signal to the sound control board 13, By transmitting a signal to the lamp control board 14, an effect operation that is an effect during a big hit is executed. After executing the process of step S629, the big hit control effect process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S601 that a hit end designation command has been received (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether the value of the prefetch process flag is “2” (step S634). At this time, if the value of the prefetch process flag is “2” (step S634; Yes), the prefetch process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S635).

  When it is determined in step S634 that the value of the prefetch process flag is not “2” (step S634; No), after executing the process of step S635, the big hit is performed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. The setting for ending the effect is performed (step S636), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the ending effect process (step S637), and the effect process during the big hit control is ended. As an example, in the process of step S636, a predetermined display control command is supplied to the display control unit 123, a predetermined sound effect signal is transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a predetermined electrical decoration signal is transmitted. It is only necessary to perform control to end the effect operation that is the effect during the big hit by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 or the like.

  If it is determined in step S580 in FIG. 37 or step S617 in FIG. 39 that there is a plurality (N) of pending data whose special figure display result is “big hit”, for example, the first one It is determined whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect on the data. Then, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not executed for the hold data other than the first one (set the pre-reading effect execution flag to 2). By doing in this way, even when there are a plurality of hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit”, it is possible to suitably execute the continuation allowance effect and the pre-read effect. Note that the control when there are a plurality of hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit” is not limited to this, and it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not executed for the first one hold data. In order to determine whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect for the subsequent hold data until the determination of all the hold data is completed or until it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed. Also good.

  Further, it may be determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is to be executed for each of the plurality of holding data whose special figure display result is “big hit”. In this case, when it is determined that a pre-reading effect is to be executed for a plurality of pending data, the execution timing of each pre-reading effect may be determined.

  When it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect for a plurality of hold data, the big hit hold display lamp 1000 displays the release effect in the variable display of the hold data corresponding to the execution of the pre-read effect. Lights continuously until it is executed. In such a case, when there are a plurality (N) of pending data for which the special figure display result is “big hit”, even if the notification effect or the release effect is not executed, it becomes “big hit”. Therefore, it is possible to give the game a surprise, improve the production effect, and improve the fun of the game. For example, when two pieces of pending data whose special figure display result is “big hit” are included, it is determined that the prefetch effect is not executed for the first one and the prefetch effect is executed for the second. In such a case, after the pre-reading effect is executed, the release effect is not executed even if the “big hit” is made once, and the on-hold display lamp 1000 continues to be lighted, so that the “big hit” is preserved. An effect is produced. If it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed for the first piece and the pre-reading effect is not executed for the second piece, the release effect is executed, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off, and the special figure display result is “ Even after a big hit, the right of the special figure display result to be a big hit may remain, so it may be a big hit in a state that the player does not expect, and the game has unexpectedness Can be made. Further, when there are a plurality (N) of hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit”, it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed only for specific hold data (for example, N-th hold data). It may be. Even in this way, even if the “big hit” is made once, the release effect is not executed, and the on-hold display lamp 1000 continues to be lit, so that an effect is produced in which the “big hit” is preserved. Can do.

  Next, specific examples of various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  As an example, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “16 rounds” and there is no holding data (step S578; No), the special figure display result is “hit”. When there is no data (step S580; No), when it is decided not to execute the pre-reading effect (step S584; No), the pre-reading effect is not executed in the big hit gaming state, and the continuation allowance effect is executed. Is done. In this case, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), after being notified that the big hit gaming state is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. By performing the setting for performing an effect operation that becomes a big hit effect according to the number of rounds (step S629), as shown in FIGS. 41 (B) to (H), the big hit effect according to each round number Is executed. In the 4th, 8th, and 12th rounds, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process in step S607 to indicate “continuation” indicating that the girl character jumps out and the round game is continued as a continuation propriety effect. The jackpot continuation notification effect (FIGS. 41C, 41E, and 41G) in which characters are displayed is executed.

  Thereafter, when the effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds “16” is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. As a result, as shown in FIG. 41 (I), it is notified that the big hit gaming state is ended. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 41J, variable display based on the pending data is started.

  Further, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds” and there is no holding data (step S578; No), the holding data with the special figure display result being “big hit” If there is no (step S580; No), and if it is determined not to execute the pre-reading effect (step S584; No), the pre-reading effect is not executed in the big hit gaming state, and the continuation allowance effect is executed. The In this case, as shown in FIG. 42 (A), after being notified that the big hit gaming state is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. By performing the setting for executing the production operation that becomes the big hit effect according to the number of rounds (step S629), as shown in FIGS. 42 (B) to 42 (E), the big hit effect according to each round number Is executed. As shown in FIG. 42 (C), in the fourth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S607 to indicate that the girl character jumps out and the round game continues as a continuation propriety effect. The big hit continuation notification effect in which the characters “continue” are displayed is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 42E, in the eighth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S606, so that the girl character jumps out and the round game is ended as a continuation propriety effect. A jackpot end notification effect is displayed in which the characters “END” indicating “” are displayed. Thereafter, when the effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds “8” is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. As a result, the fact that the big hit gaming state is finished is notified, and then, as shown in FIG. 42 (F), variable display based on the pending data is started.

  As shown in FIGS. 41 and 42, in this embodiment, a girl character jumps out in 4th, 8th, and 12th rounds, and a continuation effect indicating whether or not the round game is continued is executed. It should be noted that, in the continuation / prohibition effect in the 4th and 8th rounds when the jackpot type is “12 rounds”, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S607, so that a girl character similar to the above pops out. At the same time, a jackpot end notification effect is displayed in which a “continuation” character indicating that the round game continues is displayed. Also, in the continuation unavailability effect in 4 rounds when the jackpot type is “4 rounds” and the continuation availability effect in 12 rounds when the jackpot type is “12 rounds”, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of step S606. By executing, a big hit end notification effect is displayed in which a character “END” indicating that the girl character jumps out and the round game ends is displayed, similar to the above.

  Further, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”, it is decided to execute the prefetch effect (step S584; Yes), and the execution timing of the prefetch effect is “ When it is determined that “8 rounds” is set (step S588), a pre-reading effect and a continuation allowance effect are executed in the big hit gaming state. Further, it is assumed that the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / prohibition effect are determined to be executed at the same timing as the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / prohibition effect (step S608). In this case, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), after being notified that the big hit gaming state is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. By performing the setting for executing the production operation that becomes the big hit performance according to the number of rounds (step S629), the big hit performance during the rounds as shown in FIGS. Is executed. As shown in FIG. 43C, in the fourth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S607 to indicate that the girl character jumps out and the round game continues as the continuation permission / prohibition effect. The big hit continuation notification effect in which the characters “continue” are displayed is executed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), in the 8th round, the performance control CPU 120 executes the process of step S610, so that the dog character pops out and the round game ends as a continuation possible / impossible effect. A jackpot end notification effect is displayed in which the characters “END” indicating “” are displayed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 43E and 43F, the dog character that has jumped out is sucked into the jackpot hold display lamp 1000, and a pre-reading effect in which the hold display lamp 1000 is lit in blue is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect that the dog character jumps out, and then the dog character that jumps out is sucked into the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 and the hold display lamp 1000 lights in blue is “big hit”. An effect indicating that there is pending data is a prefetch effect. The on-hold display lamp 1000 is continuously turned on until the release effect is executed in the variable display that is the target of the pre-read effect.

  Thereafter, when the effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds “8” is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. As a result, the fact that the big hit gaming state is ended is notified, and thereafter, variable display based on the pending data is started as shown in FIG.

  Further, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”, it is decided to execute the prefetch effect (step S584; Yes), and the execution timing of the prefetch effect is “ If it is determined to be “4 rounds” (step S588), the pre-reading effect and the continuation allowance effect are executed in the big hit gaming state. Further, it is assumed that the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / prohibition effect are determined to be executed at the same timing as the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / prohibition effect (step S608). In this case, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), after being notified that the big hit gaming state is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. By performing the setting for executing the production operation that becomes the big hit performance according to the number of rounds (step S629), the big hit performance during the rounds as shown in FIGS. 44 (B) to 44 (E). Is executed. As shown in FIG. 44 (C), in the fourth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S611 to indicate that the dog character jumps out and the round game continues as a continuation propriety effect. The big hit continuation notification effect in which the characters “continue” are displayed is executed. Also, as shown in FIGS. 44C and 44D, the dog character that has jumped out is sucked into the big hit hold display lamp 1000, and a pre-read effect is performed in which the hold display lamp 1000 is lit in blue. Then, as shown in FIG. 44E, in the eighth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S606, so that the girl character jumps out and the round game is ended as a continuation propriety effect. A jackpot end notification effect is displayed in which the characters “END” indicating “” are displayed.

  Thereafter, when the effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds “8” is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. Thus, the fact that the big hit gaming state is ended is notified, and then, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), variable display based on the pending data is started.

  Similarly to the example shown in FIG. 44, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”, it is determined to execute the prefetch effect (step S584; Yes). ), The execution timing of the pre-reading effect is determined to be “4 rounds” (step S588), and the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / prohibition effect is determined to be executed at the same timing. (Step S608). In this case, it is assumed that it is determined to execute the prefetch suggestion effect in the third round. In this case, as shown in FIG. 45C, in the third round, the pre-reading suggestion effect that suggests (notices) that the pre-reading effect is executed is executed by displaying the ear of the dog character. The Other effects are the same as in the example shown in FIG. In this embodiment, since the pre-reading suggestion effect that suggests (notices) that the pre-reading effect is executed can be executed, the effects in the big hit gaming state are various. In addition, since the player pays attention to the prefetching effect by the prefetching suggestion effect, the effect of the production is also improved.

  Further, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”, it is decided to execute the prefetch effect (step S584; Yes), and the execution timing of the prefetch effect is “ If it is determined to be “4 rounds” (step S588), the pre-reading effect and the continuation allowance effect are executed in the big hit gaming state. Further, it is assumed that it is determined to execute the continuation allowance effect before the prefetch effect as the execution timing of the prefetch effect and the continuation allowance effect (step S608). In this case, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), after being notified that the big hit gaming state is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. By performing the setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the effect during the big hit according to the number of rounds (step S629), the effect during the big hit according to the number of rounds as shown in FIGS. 46 (B) to (E). Is executed. As shown in FIG. 46C, in the fourth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S611 to indicate that the girl character jumps out and the round game ends as a continuation propriety effect. The “End” character is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 46 (D), the big hit continuation notification effect is displayed in which the dog character pops out and the “Continue” character indicating that the round game continues is displayed. Is done. Further, as shown in FIGS. 46D and 46E, the dog character that has jumped out is sucked into the big hit hold display lamp 1000, and a pre-reading effect in which the hold display lamp 1000 is lit in blue is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (F), in the 8th round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S606, so that the girl character jumps out and the round game ends as a continuation enable / disable effect. A jackpot end notification effect is displayed in which the characters “END” indicating “” are displayed. Thereafter, when the effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds “8” is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. As a result, the fact that the big hit gaming state is finished is notified, and then, as shown in FIG. 46 (G), variable display based on the pending data is started.

  Further, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “8 rounds”, it is decided to execute the prefetch effect (step S584; Yes), and the execution timing of the prefetch effect is “ If it is determined to be “4 rounds” (step S588), the pre-reading effect and the continuation allowance effect are executed in the big hit gaming state. Further, it is assumed that it is determined to execute the pre-reading effect before the continuation-prohibiting effect as the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation-prohibiting effect (step S608). In this case, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), after being notified that the big hit gaming state is started, the effect control CPU 120 performs the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 (A) and FIG. By performing the setting for executing an effect operation that becomes a big hit effect according to the number of rounds (step S629), as shown in FIGS. 47 (B) to 47 (E), a big hit effect according to each round number Is executed. As shown in FIGS. 47 (C) and (D), in the fourth round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S611, so that the jumping-out dog character is sucked into the jackpot hold display lamp 1000, A pre-reading effect in which the hold display lamp 1000 is lit in blue is executed. As shown in FIG. 47 (E), as a continuation permission / prohibition effect, a big hit continuation notification effect is displayed in which a character “continue” indicating that the round character is continued as the girl character jumps out is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 47 (F), in the 8th round, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S606, so that the girl character pops out and the round game ends as a continuation allowance effect. A jackpot end notification effect is displayed in which the characters “END” indicating “” are displayed. Thereafter, when the effect operation that is a big hit effect according to the number of rounds “8” is finished, the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for executing the effect operation that becomes the ending effect in the ending effect process shown in FIG. As a result, the fact that the big hit gaming state is ended is notified, and then, as shown in FIG. 47 (G), variable display based on the pending data is started.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / inhibition effect are executed in the image display device 5, but as shown in FIG. 48, the effect lamp 70 is provided above the image display device 5, etc. A pre-reading effect and a continuation permission / inhibition effect may be executed by the effect lamp 70. As shown in FIG. 48, the effect lamp 70 is composed of five display parts. Then, in a predetermined round (for example, 4 rounds, 8 rounds, 12 rounds, 16 rounds) in the big hit gaming state, the lighting part of the display part of the effect lamp 70 is changed, and the display part finally stopped. Whether or not the round game continues (continuation propriety effect), and whether or not the reserved data has a right to win a big hit (pre-reading effect) are notified. If the continuation notification lamp 70A is finally lit among the display parts, it indicates that the round game is continued (big hit continuation notification effect). In addition, if the big hit notification lamp 70B is finally lit in the display area, it indicates that the reserved data has a right to win big (pre-reading effect). When the other display portions are finally lit, this indicates that the round game is ended (a jackpot end notification effect).

  For example, when the process of step S606 is executed and the jackpot end notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 49A, during the execution of the round game in which the continuation allowance effect is executed, the effect lamp 70 The display parts are sequentially turned on one by one from left to right (after the leftmost, return to the rightmost), and finally the leftmost display part is lit (pattern 1).

  When the process of step S607 is executed and the big hit continuation notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 49 (B), during the execution of the round game in which the continuation propriety effect is executed, The display parts are sequentially turned on one by one from left to right, and finally the continuation notification lamp 70A is turned on (pattern 2).

  In addition, when the process of step S611 is executed and the big hit continuation notification effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, and when it is determined in step S608 that the pre-reading effect is executed first, As shown in 50 (A), during the execution of the round game in which the continuation effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, the display parts of the effect lamp 70 are sequentially turned on one by one from the left to the right, and finally the jackpot notification After the lamp 70B is turned on, the continuation notification lamp 70A is also turned on (pattern 3).

  In addition, when the process of step S610 is executed and the jackpot end notification effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, and when it is determined in step S608 that the pre-reading effect is executed first, As shown in 50 (B), during the execution of the round game where the continuation effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, the display parts of the effect lamp 70 are sequentially turned on one by one from the left to the right, and finally the jackpot notification The lamp 70B is turned on (pattern 4). In this display operation example, when only the jackpot notification lamp 70B is finally turned on, it indicates that the round game is ended (a jackpot end notification effect).

  In addition, when the process of step S611 is executed and the big hit continuation notification effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, and when it is determined in step S608 that the continuation allowance effect is executed first, As shown in 51 (A), during the execution of the round game in which the continuation allowance effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, the display portions of the effect lamp 70 are sequentially turned on one by one from the left to the right, and finally the continuous notification is performed. After turning on the lamp 70A, the big hit notification lamp 70B is also turned on (pattern 5).

  Further, when the process of step S610 is executed and the jackpot end notification effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, and when it is determined in step S608 that the continuation allowance effect is executed first, As shown in 51 (B), during the execution of the round game in which the continuation allowance effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, the display parts of the effect lamp 70 are sequentially turned on one by one from the left to the right. Turn on the left display area. Then, after the big hit notification lamp 70B is also turned on, the leftmost display part is turned off (pattern 6).

  Further, when the process of step S611 is executed and the big hit continuation notification effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, and it is determined in step S608 that the continuation permission / inhibition effect and the pre-reading effect are executed at the same timing. As shown in FIG. 52, during the execution of the round game in which the continuation allowance effect and the pre-reading effect are executed, the display portions of the effect lamp 70 are sequentially turned on from left to right two by one, and finally continue. The notification lamp 70A and the big hit notification lamp 70B are turned on (pattern 7).

  Thus, the big hit continuation notification effect and the prefetching effect can be executed not only by the image display device 5 but also by other effect devices.

  As shown in FIGS. 43 to 47, the jackpot holding display lamp 1000 that is lit after the pre-reading effect is executed continues even in the variable display of the decorative symbols after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Then, when variable display of the hold data corresponding to the execution of the prefetch effect is executed, the release effect is executed and the light is turned off. When the execution timing of the release effect is determined to be “before reach”, as shown in FIG. 53A, a lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is executed, and “7 Is released from the jackpot hold display lamp 1000, and the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, and as shown in FIG. 53 (C), the definite decorative symbol that becomes the big hit combination is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, the fact that the big hit gaming state is started is notified.

  When the execution timing of the release effect is determined to be “during reach”, as shown in FIGS. 53 (E) and 53 (F), the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, as shown in FIG. 53 (G). In addition, a lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is performed, and a release effect for releasing the decorative pattern indicating the number “7” from the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is executed. The lamp 1000 is turned off. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (H), a confirmed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 53 (I), the fact that the big hit gaming state is started is notified.

  When the execution timing of the release effect is determined to be “after provisional stop”, as shown in FIGS. 53 (J) and (K), the variable display mode of the decorative symbols becomes the reach mode, as shown in FIG. 53 (L). In this way, the decorative symbols for reach combinations are displayed temporarily. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (M), a lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is executed, and a decorative design indicating the number “7” is released from the big hit hold display lamp 1000. The release effect is performed, and the release effect that replaces the decorative symbol indicating the number “6” stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C with the decorative symbol indicating the number “7” is executed, The jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 53 (N), a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, and as shown in FIG. 53 (I), notification that the big hit gaming state is started is informed.

  Next, an example of display operation when a relief effect is executed will be described. For example, as shown in FIGS. 54 (B) to (E), in the jackpot gaming state, after the prefetching effect and the continuation propriety effect are executed and the jackpot gaming state ends, as shown in FIG. 54 (F). The variable display starts. When the special display result of the variable display started in FIG. 54 (G) is “big hit”, when the variation pattern PA4-2 (see FIG. 5) for executing the relief effect A is determined, If the change is not based on the hold data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect, that is, if it is determined in step S811 in FIG. 33 that the pre-reading effect execution flag is other than “1” ( Step S811; No), as shown in FIG. 54 (H), after the decorative display variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, the decorative design that is the reach combination is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 54 (I). Is done. As shown in FIG. 54 (I), the effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the lost combination before the display result of the big hit combination is derived and displayed is also referred to as a lost effect. Then, for example, a bomb effect image as shown in FIG. 54 (J) is displayed corresponding to the relief effect A, and as shown in FIG. 55 (A), the bomb explodes to “medium”. In the decorative symbol display area 5C, an effect operation is performed in which the decorative symbol is replaced with a decorative symbol indicating the number "7". Then, in the decoration symbol variation end process shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays a finalized decoration symbol as a big hit combination as shown in FIG. 55B (step S571). It should be noted that, in the variable display when the definitive decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination is derived and displayed in FIG. 55 (B) despite the fact that the pre-reading effects as shown in FIGS. 54 (C) and (D) are executed. The release effect is not executed. Accordingly, the blue lighting of the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is continued. That is, the right that the special figure display result is “big hit” is further reserved. As shown in FIG. 54 (I), the effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the lost combination before the display result of the big hit combination is derived and displayed is also referred to as a lost effect. Further, as shown in FIGS. 54 (J), 55 (A), and 55 (B), the effect of temporarily suspending the variable display and finally deriving and displaying the jackpot combination is also called a relief effect in a narrow sense. Further, the effect display for executing a series of loss effects and relief effects is also referred to as a relief effect display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 56 (A) to (F), after the effect display similar to FIGS. 54 (A) to (F) is made, the special display of variable display started in FIG. 56 (G) When the result is “big hit”, when the variation pattern PA4-2 (see FIG. 5) for executing the relief effect A is determined, the variation is based on the pending data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect. If it is determined that the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” in step S811 of FIG. 33 (step S811; Yes), the execution timing of the release effect is determined as the relief effect execution timing. (Step S815). In this case, as shown in FIG. 56 (H), after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the decorative symbol that becomes the reach combination is displayed temporarily, and as shown in FIG. 56 (I), the big hit A lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the hold display lamp 1000 is executed, and the decorative symbol indicating the number “8” stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C is set to “7”. An effect operation of replacing with a decorative pattern indicating a number is executed. Then, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off. In the decoration symbol variation end process shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 56 (J) (step S571). As described above, even if the variation pattern for executing the relief effect A is variable display corresponding to the execution of the release effect, it is replaced with the relief effect A during the period of executing the relief effect A. A release effect can be executed. Thereby, a discharge effect can be performed effectively regardless of the variation pattern.

  As another example, as shown in FIGS. 57 (A) to 57 (F), after the effect display similar to FIGS. 54 (A) to (F) is made, the variable started in FIG. 57 (G). When the special figure display result of the display is “big hit”, when the variation pattern PA4-3 (see FIG. 5) for executing the relief effect B is determined, the variation corresponds to the execution of the pre-reading effect. If it is not based on the hold data, that is, if it is determined in step S811 in FIG. 33 that the prefetch effect execution flag is other than “1” (step S811; No), FIG. As shown in FIG. 57, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the decorative symbol that is the reach combination is temporarily stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, for example, a character effect image as shown in FIG. 57 (J) is displayed corresponding to the relief effect B, and as shown in FIGS. 58 (A) and 58 (B), a decoration pattern of “medium” is displayed. The variable display of decorative symbols is resumed in the display area 5C. Then, as shown in FIG. 58 (C), after the decorative symbols to be the reach combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, the effect image of the character is displayed again as shown in FIG. 58 (D). As shown in E) and (F), the variable display of the decorative symbols is resumed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control finally derives and displays a finalized decorative symbol as a big hit combination as shown in FIG. 58 (G) in the decorative symbol variation end processing shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 (step S571). ). The relief effect B has a longer execution time than the relief effect A. In addition, in the variable display when the definitive decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination is derived and displayed in FIG. 58 (B) despite the fact that the pre-reading effects as shown in FIGS. 57 (C) and (D) are executed. The release effect is not executed. Accordingly, the blue lighting of the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is continued. That is, the right that the special figure display result is “big hit” is further reserved. As shown in FIG. 57 (I), the effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the lost combination before deriving and displaying the display result of the big hit combination is also referred to as a lost effect. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 57J and 58A to 58G, an effect that resumes the temporarily displayed variable display and finally derives and displays the big hit combination is also called a relief effect in a narrow sense. Further, the effect display for executing a series of loss effects and relief effects is also referred to as a relief effect display.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 59 (A) to 59 (F), after the effect display similar to FIGS. 57 (A) to 57 (F) is made, the special display of variable display started in FIG. 59 (G). When the result is “big hit”, when the variation pattern PA4-3 (see FIG. 5) for executing the relief effect B is determined, the variation is based on the pending data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect. If it is determined that the pre-reading effect execution flag is “1” in step S811 of FIG. 33 (step S811; Yes), the execution timing of the release effect is determined as the relief effect execution timing. (Step S815). In this case, as shown in FIG. 59 (H), after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the decorative symbol that is the reach combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, and FIGS. 59 (I), (J), and FIG. As shown in 60 (A) to (I), the lighting operation for repeatedly turning on and off the big hit hold display lamp 1000 is executed and stopped in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. An effect operation is performed in which the decorative pattern indicating the number “8” is re-varied a plurality of times and replaced with the decorative pattern indicating the number “7”. Then, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is turned off. As shown in FIG. 60J, the effect control CPU 120 derives and displays a determined decorative symbol as a jackpot combination in the decorative symbol variation end process shown in FIGS. 36 and 37 (step S571). As described above, even if the variation pattern for executing the relief effect B is variable display corresponding to the execution of the release effect, it is replaced with the relief effect B during the period of executing the relief effect B. A release effect can be executed. In step S815, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the release effect as the execution timing of the relief effect, and depending on whether the relief effect is the relief effect A or the relief effect B (corresponding variation pattern). The type of release effect to be executed is also determined. Thereby, a discharge effect can be performed effectively regardless of the variation pattern.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIGS. 41 to 47, the continuation allowance effect and the pre-reading effect are executed in the same round. The result can be supplemented with the result of the other production, and the fun of the game is improved. For example, as shown in FIG. 43 (E), even if it is informed that the round game is ended in the continuation allowance effect, if it is known that the right to be a “big hit” is reserved by the pre-read effect, the player Disappointment can be reduced, and as a result, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, in the settings of the first prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162A and the second prefetch effect execution timing determination table 162B, the execution timing of the prefetch effect is most easily determined in the final round of the big hit gaming state. In the final round of the big hit gaming state, the big hit end notification effect is executed in the continuation allowance / prohibition effect, which makes the player feel disappointed. However, by increasing the execution rate of the pre-reading effect in the final round in this way, the rate of execution of the pre-reading effect that notifies that there is pending data that becomes “hit” in addition to the big-hit end notification effect is high. Become. If a pre-reading effect is executed in addition to the jackpot end notification effect, the current jackpot gaming state ends, but it can be notified that there is a right to enter the jackpot gaming state continuously, thus suppressing the player's disappointment Can do. Thereby, the interest of a game improves.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, since there are a plurality of execution timings of the pre-reading effect and the continuation permission / inhibition effect, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing in advance the timing at which the pre-reading effect is executed.

  Further, during the execution of the round game, which is the final round of the big hit gaming state, a continuation propriety effect is executed and a pre-reading effect is executed. In the final round in the case where the big hit type is “16 rounds”, the round game does not continue any further, so the continuation propriety effect is not executed. Therefore, by executing a special pre-reading effect (premier pre-reading effect) as a pre-reading effect, it is possible to give a rare value to the player and maintain the interest of the game.

  Further, in the variable display for executing the release effect, when the variation pattern PA4-2 or PA4-3 for executing the relief effect is determined, the execution timing of the release effect is determined as the execution timing of the relief effect (FIG. 33A). ) Step S815). Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (I), FIG. 57 (J), and FIGS. 58 (A) to (F), a discharge effect is executed instead of the relief effect. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the relief effect and the release effect from overlapping, and the effect of the release effect can be improved. Further, the release effect can be suitably executed according to the variation pattern when the release effect is executed.

  Further, when the pre-reading effect is executed during the big hit game state, the right to hold “hit” is put on hold by continuously lighting the big hit hold display lamp 1000. Thus, since it is possible to reliably notify that the right to be a “big hit” is being held, it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

  In addition, with respect to the hold data for which the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is performed, “2” indicating that the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is completed in the pre-reading effect execution flag. ”Is set so that the determination is not made again (step S581 in FIG. 37, steps S618 and S623 in FIG. 39). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the pre-reading effect from being executed a plurality of times for the same right. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is large, the number of determination targets for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect increases, but in this way, the execution of the pre-reading effect is performed regardless of the number of reserved memories. The ratio can be made constant.

  If there is pending data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect, the variable display pre-reading notice is not executed (steps S832 and S837 in FIG. 28A). As a result, it is possible to avoid duplication of the pre-reading notice during the variable display and the release effect, prevent a situation where it becomes difficult to recognize which identification information is being displayed for the variable display, and an interest in the game. Can be improved.

  Further, during the variable display of the hold data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect, the execution of the big hit confirmation notification effect is restricted (step S822 in FIG. 34A). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the jackpot confirmation notification effect from being executed before the release effect is executed, the effect of the release effect is improved, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

  In the setting of the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, more determined values than when the probability variation state or the short time state is set, It is assigned to the determination result for executing the first prefetch effect. Further, in the setting of the second prefetch effect execution determination table 161B, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, more determined values than when the probability variation state or the short time state is set, It is assigned to the determination result for executing the second prefetch effect.

  Here, in the case where the normal state is controlled before the start of the big hit gaming state, the winning frequency of the game ball to the second start winning opening is lower than in the case where it is controlled to either the probability variation state or the short time state. The possibility that the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B becomes low. For this reason, in the case of being controlled to the normal state before the start of the big hit gaming state, the destination stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 is more than that in the case of being controlled to either the probability change state or the time reduction state. There is a high possibility that the number of read results, and in turn, the number of prefetch results in which the special figure display result is “big hit” will decrease. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is the normal state, the special figure display result is a “big hit” prefetching, compared to the case where the probability variation state or the short time state is set. By increasing the rate at which it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be executed, the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is normal state, short-time state, and probability change. In any state, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the pre-reading effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the gaming state shifts from the normal state to the big hit gaming state, the pre-reading effect can be effectively impressed to the player, similarly to the case where the probability changing state or the short-time state changes to the big hit gaming state. it can.

  In the setting of the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A, when the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, more determined values than when the value is “0” It is assigned to the determination result for executing the first prefetch effect. Further, in the setting of the second prefetch effect execution determination table 161B, when the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, a larger number of determination values than in the case of “0” are obtained. It is assigned to the determination result for performing the effect.

  Here, when the pre-reading effect is executed in the big hit game state, the player recognizes that the game is controlled to the big hit game state again, and thus stops the launch of the game ball. For this reason, when the big hit game state is controlled again, the number of prefetch results stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195, and thus the special figure display result, is larger than the previous big hit game state. There is a high possibility that the number of prefetched results that become " Therefore, in this embodiment, when the value of the prefetch process flag is “1” or “2”, the prefetching in which the special figure display result is “big hit” than when the value is “0”. The value of the prefetch process flag is any of “0” to “2” by increasing the rate at which it is determined that the prefetch effect is executed, as the possibility that the number of results decreases. However, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the pre-reading effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again, it is possible to effectively impress the player with the pre-reading effect as in the case of the previous big hit gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the decorative symbol variation end process shown in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, among the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 until the big hit gaming state is started, the special figure display result is “ Whether or not to execute the first pre-reading effect is determined based on whether or not a pre-read result that is “big hit” is included. On the other hand, in the big hit control effect processing shown in FIG. 38 and FIG. 39, the prefetch result stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 until the seventh round is started after the big hit gaming state is started. Among these, it is determined whether or not to execute the second prefetch effect based on whether or not a prefetch result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” is included. Thereby, not only before the big hit game state is started, but also about the prefetch result in which the special figure display result stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 after the big hit game state is started is “big hit”, Since it is determined whether or not the predetermined notification effect is to be executed, the special figure display result is stored in the pre-read result holding storage unit 195, and hence the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B. It is possible to increase the chances of causing the player to recognize that the pending data that is “big hit” is stored.

  In addition, even when the gaming state before the start of the big hit gaming state is any of the normal state, the short-time state, and the probability variation state, the determination result for executing the second pre-reading effect in the second pre-reading effect execution determination table 161B The decision value assigned to is larger than the decision value assigned to the determination result for executing the first prefetch effect in the first prefetch effect execution determination table 161A. With such a setting, the second pre-reading effect is executed at a higher rate than the first pre-reading effect. Therefore, the special chart stored in the pre-reading result holding storage unit 195 after the big hit gaming state is started. The second prefetching effect that is executed based on the prefetching result in which the display result is “big hit” can be made more impressive.

  In addition, the pre-reading effect is the cause of the on-hold data that has been determined to be “first pre-reading effect” in step S583 or the determination that “second pre-reading effect is present” in step S620. It is continuously executed until the variable display of the decorative symbols based on the hold data ends, and ends before the big hit gaming state is started. As a result, the prefetch result hold storage unit 195, and hence the first special figure hold storage unit 151A and the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, store hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit”. Can be surely notified to the person, and a sense of security can be given.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  In the above embodiment, when there is pending data whose special figure display result is “big hit”, it is determined whether to execute the pre-reading effect without distinguishing which type of big hit. Depending on the jackpot type of the pending data, the determination ratio for determining whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect may be varied. For example, when the jackpot type is the most advantageous “16 rounds”, the prefetching effect is executed with a high probability, or is always executed, and the jackpot type is the least advantageous “4 rounds”. The pre-reading effect may be executed with a low probability or may not be executed. By doing in this way, it can prevent having excessive expectation with respect to becoming a big hit which is not advantageous for a player.

  In addition, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and the pre-reading effect is executed when it is determined that the pre-reading effect is executed, but there is pending data in which the special figure display result is “big hit” In some cases, a prefetch effect may be executed. In addition, in the case of some jackpot types, a prefetch effect may be executed without fail.

  Further, the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the determination ratio of the effect mode may be varied according to the big hit type. Furthermore, you may make it vary the execution timing and effect aspect of discharge | release effect corresponding to having performed the said prefetch effect. For example, a character may be prepared for each jackpot type, and a pre-reading effect and a release effect using a character corresponding to the jackpot type may be executed. In addition, a character corresponding to the big hit type is not necessarily selected, but a character corresponding to a high ratio may be selected. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to suggest the big hit type by the effect mode of the pre-reading effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is determined which of the plurality of rounds in which the pre-reading effect is executed, but may be executed in a predetermined round. For example, the prefetch effect may be executed in the final round in the big hit gaming state. Thereby, even when the round game is finished, the player's disappointment can be reduced by executing the pre-reading effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation-prohibiting effect, the pre-reading effect is executed before the continuation-prohibiting effect, or the continuation-prohibiting effect is executed before the pre-reading effect, Although it has been determined whether the effect and the continuation-prohibition effect are executed at the same timing, the execution timing of the pre-reading effect and the continuation-prohibition effect may be constant.

  Also, in the final round when the big hit type is “16 rounds”, a special pre-reading effect (premier pre-reading effect) was executed as a pre-reading effect. The same may be applied. In addition, the premier prefetch effect may be executed at a predetermined rate.

  Furthermore, depending on which jackpot type of hold data corresponds to variable display, the effect mode of the release effect (for example, the lighting mode of the hold display lamp 1000) and the determination ratio of the execution timing of the release effect are varied. Also good. For example, instead of the processes in steps S813 and S814 shown in FIG. 33A, a process for determining the effect mode of the release effect and the execution timing of the release effect may be executed based on the jackpot type. By doing in this way, the big hit type can be suggested by the execution timing and the production mode of the release production.

  In the above embodiment, in the variable display in which the release effect is executed, the relief effect is not executed. However, the effect image corresponding to the release effect and the effect image corresponding to the relief effect are simultaneously displayed. For example, the relief effect and the release effect may be executed in parallel.

  In the above embodiment, when variable display is started, a variation pattern is determined in the processing of steps S270 to S272 in FIG. 22, and when variable display is started based on the variation pattern, FIG. In the processing of steps S812 to S815, the production mode (execution timing) of the release effect has been determined. As a result, it is possible to execute effects according to the gaming state at the start of variable display and the number of reserved memories. Note that the change pattern determination and the effect mode of the release effect may be performed at a timing before the variable display is started, such as at the time of starting winning. For example, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are extracted at the time of starting winning on the main board 11, and the variation pattern is prefetched. Then, a prefetch result notification command corresponding to the prefetch result is transmitted to the effect control board 12. On the side of the effect control board 12, when the prefetch result notification command is received or when it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect (during the big hit gaming state), the effect mode of the release effect is determined. May be. In this way, the processing load at the start of variable display can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, for the pending data for which the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is completed, it is not determined whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect again, but the pre-reading effect is executed again. You may make it determine whether to do. For example, when determining whether to execute the pre-reading effect based on the gaming state or the number of reserved memories, it is possible to make a determination based on a more recent gaming state or the number of reserved memories.

  In the above embodiment, when there is pending data corresponding to execution of the pre-reading effect, the variable display pre-reading notice is not executed, but variable display is possible regardless of the pre-read result of the pending data. You may make it perform a medium prefetching preview.

  Further, the lighting mode of the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 may be varied depending on the number of hold data (the number of jackpot holds) for which the special figure display result is “big hit”. For example, if the number of hold data corresponding to execution of the pre-reading effect is 1, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is lit in blue, and if the number of hold data that executed the pre-reading effect is two If the number of hold data for which the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is lit in red and the pre-reading effect is three or more, the jackpot hold display lamp 1000 is lit in seven colors of rainbow (rainbow display), etc. You may make it perform the production | generation operation | movement used as a pre-reading production. In this way, the big hit hold display lamp 1000 in the prefetch effect is turned on and the big hit hold display lamp 1000 in the prefetch effect is turned on, so that the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 and thus the first special figure hold storage unit. It is possible to give the player a sense of security because the number of reserved data stored in 151A and the second special figure storage unit 151B and whose special figure display result is “big hit” can be notified to the player. Further, a plurality of jackpot hold display lamps 1000 are provided, and the number of jackpot hold display lamps 1000 to be turned on is changed according to the number of hold data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect, or the lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED. Thus, the number of reserved data corresponding to the execution of the pre-reading effect may be displayed by other methods, such as a number.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is described as “4”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit of the reserved memory number. The value is arbitrary and may be “8” or “16”. Further, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number may be different from the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number. For example, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to “4”, and the second reserved memory number The upper limit value may be “2”.

  In the above-described embodiment, the prefetching result stored in the prefetching result holding storage unit 195 until the jackpot gaming state is started includes the prefetching result in which the special figure display result is “big jackpot”. It has been described that the presence or absence of the first prefetch effect is determined based on whether or not there is. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first prefetching effect is obtained by the prefetching result stored in the prefetching result holding storage unit 195 by a predetermined round after the big hit gaming state is started. The presence or absence may be determined based on whether or not a pre-read result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” is included.

  In the above embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is started, the special figure display result is “big hit” among the prefetched results stored in the prefetched result holding storage unit 195 until the seventh round is started. It has been described that the presence or absence of the second prefetch effect is determined based on whether or not the prefetch result is included. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination of the presence / absence of the second pre-reading effect is optional as long as it is after the determination of the presence / absence of the first pre-reading effect. It may be executed in the effect process. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is started, every time a prefetch result notification command is received, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is a prefetch result that is a “big hit”. If it is a result, the presence or absence of the second prefetch effect may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading effect is based on the hold data that is determined to be “the first pre-read effect” or the hold data that is determined to be “the second pre-read effect”. It has been described that it ends after the variable display of the decorative symbols ends, but before the big hit gaming state is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the end timing of the pre-reading effect is determined as “the first pre-reading effect” or the “holding data” or “the second pre-reading effect”. After the decorative symbol variable display based on the pending data that has been determined is started, it is optional as long as the big hit gaming state is not started, for example, the decorative symbol variable display mode has become the reach mode For example, the pre-reading effect may be ended during variable display of decorative symbols.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the presence or absence of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is determined at a different rate depending on the game state before the start of the jackpot game state and the value of the prefetch process flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presence or absence of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is added to the game state before the start of the jackpot game state, the value of the prefetch process flag, or Instead of these, the special figure game before the start of the big hit gaming state may be determined at a different rate depending on which of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. For example, when the special symbol game before the start of the big hit gaming state is played on the second special symbol display device 4B, the rate is higher than the case where the special symbol game is played on the first special symbol display device 4A. It may be determined that “1 prefetch effect is present” or “second prefetch effect is present”. As described above, when the game is controlled in the normal state before the start of the big hit gaming state, the winning frequency of the game ball to the second start winning opening is more than in the case of being controlled in either the probability variation state or the short-time state. Is low, and the possibility that reserved data is stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B is low. For this reason, in the case of being controlled to the normal state before the start of the big hit gaming state, the destination stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 is more than that in the case of being controlled to either the probability change state or the time reduction state. There is a high possibility that the number of read results, and in turn, the number of prefetch results in which the special figure display result is “big hit” will decrease. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the special symbol game before the start of the big hit gaming state is performed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the special symbol display is performed as compared with the case where it is performed on the second special symbol display device 4B. The game state before the start of the jackpot gaming state is increased by increasing the proportion of the judgment that the prefetching effect is executed, as the possibility that the number of the result of prefetching with the result of “big hit” decreases. In any of the normal state, the short time state, and the probability variation state, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the prefetch effect from being extremely reduced. As a result, even when the special symbol game before the start of the big hit gaming state is played on the first special symbol display device 4A, the player reads ahead as in the case where the special symbol game is played on the second special symbol display device 4B. The production can be impressed effectively. The presence or absence of the first pre-reading effect or the second pre-reading effect is based on whether the hold data whose special figure display result is “big hit” is stored based on the establishment of the first start condition, or the second It may be determined at a different rate depending on whether the starting condition is established or not.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is displayed in accordance with the winning order of each game ball regardless of whether the game ball has won at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It was described that the special figure game used and the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B were executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is used as a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. The game may be executed with priority over the figure game.

  In this case, when the game is controlled to the big hit game state, or when it is controlled to the probable change state or the short time state, the prefetch result that the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure becomes “big hit” Even if there is, the pre-reading effect may not be executed.

  For example, the production control CPU 120 corresponds to the pre-reading result in the start winning time command process shown in FIG. If it is the second prefetching result notification command, the “second” start data is stored in the prefetching result storage unit 195. Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it has been controlled to the probability change state or the short time state before the start of the big hit gaming state, and only when it has not been controlled to the probability change state or the short time state, it is shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to perform the process of step S578-S588, and the process of step S615-S626 shown in FIG. Further, when there is a prefetch result in which the special figure display result is “big hit” in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195 (step S580; Yes, step S617; Yes), the start-up data corresponding to the prefetch result is “first”. It may be determined whether it is “1” or “second”, and only when the start data is “second”, the process proceeds to steps S582 and S619. Or, on the main board 11 side, when a prefetching result in which the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “big hit” is obtained, the CPU 103 performs step S208 of FIG. By skipping the process, the prefetch result notification command may not be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  In this way, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure becomes “big hit” when the game is controlled to the big hit game state, or is controlled to the probability variation state or the short time state. Even if there is a prefetch result, it is possible to prevent the prefetch effect from being executed. Therefore, by establishing the second start condition and storing numerical data indicating each random value extracted based on the second start condition in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B as the hold data, the special figure display result is “ It is possible to prevent the prefetching result that is “big hit” from being stocked.

  In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with one special symbol display device is also described. The invention can be applied.

  In the above embodiment, based on whether or not the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 include prefetch results whose special figure display result is “big hit”, It has been described that the presence or absence of the first prefetch effect or the second prefetch effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and among the prefetch results stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195, the special figure display result is “lost” and the variation pattern type is super reach. Even when the prefetching result of “CA2-4” including the fluctuation patterns PA3-1, PA3-2, PB3-1, and PB3-2 is included, the first prefetching effect and the second prefetching are included. The presence or absence of the effect may be determined. In this case, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 performs the processing of steps S204 and S215 shown in FIG. 19 in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, as well as the variation pattern. The random value MR3 for type determination may be extracted. Then, in the processing of steps S207 and S218, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is “230” to “230” in addition to whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” or the big hit type. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern type is “CA2-4” depending on whether or not the value is in the range of “251”, and a different prefetch result notification command is produced from the main board 11 depending on the determination result. What is necessary is just to transmit with respect to the control board 12. On the other hand, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 determines No in step S580 shown in FIG. 37, the prefetch result with the variation pattern type “CA2-4” is the prefetch result. It is determined whether or not it is stored in the hold storage unit 195, and if it is stored, the process may proceed to step S582. Further, when it is determined No in step S617 shown in FIG. 39, it is determined whether or not a prefetch result with the variation pattern type “CA2-4” is stored in the prefetch result holding storage unit 195. If it is stored, the process proceeds to step S619. In this way, the prefetch result stored in the prefetch result hold storage unit 195 includes not only the prefetch result in which the special figure display result is “big hit”, but also the special figure. Whether or not there is a first prefetch effect or a second prefetch effect can be determined even when a prefetch result in which the display result is “losing” and the variation pattern type is “CA2-4” is included.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 performs the final stop symbol determination process in step S551 shown in FIG. 30, the variable display effect setting process in step S552, and the notice effect setting process in step S553. As described above, the control content of various effects operations is determined by executing the above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the control contents of various rendering operations are shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs mounted on a plurality of control boards provided to control the rendering operations. It may be.

  As an example, a display control board is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5. The display control board only needs to be equipped with a display control CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a random number circuit, and an I / O. In this case, since the display control CPU mounted on the display control board executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, it is mounted on the effect control board 12 in the above embodiment. The display control unit 123 may be mounted on the display control board. In the display control board, for example, the display control CPU executes a program read from the ROM, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by displaying the effect image in the image display device 5. At this time, the display control CPU reads fixed data from the ROM, the display control CPU writes various variation data to the RAM and temporarily stores them, and the display control CPU stores the various data in the RAM. Fluctuating data reading operation for reading various temporarily stored data, receiving operation for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the display control board via the I / O display control CPU, I / O for the display controlling CPU A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the display control board via the display is also performed.

  In this case, the display control CPU performs steps S551 to S553 shown in FIG. 30 based on, for example, a display control command from the effect control board 12 or an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the effect control board 12. Any of the processes may be executed. The display control CPU only needs to execute any part of the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the above embodiment. Further, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be connected to the effect control board 12 by wiring for transmitting a control command from the effect control board 12. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, a process for comprehensively controlling the effect operation may be executed by the effect control CPU 120.

  Alternatively, the functions of the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are provided in the voice control circuit and the lamp control circuit mounted on the effect control board 12, and independent control to become the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. The substrate may not be provided. In this case, a display control board as described above is provided between the effect control board 12 and the image display device 5, and the effect control pattern determined by the effect control CPU 120 in step S556 of FIG. The display control command may be transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the display control board. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, any one of the processes executed by the production control CPU 120 in the above embodiment by the microcomputer mounted on the sound control board 13 or the microcomputer mounted on the lamp control board 14 is selected. May be executed. Thus, when a plurality of control boards are provided to control the rendering operation, the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the control of the audio output operation in the speakers 8L and 8R. The process for determining the control content of various effect operations, such as the process for determining the content and the process for determining the control content of the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 is performed on any control board. The combination to be executed may be any combination.

  In the above embodiment, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the big hit type is controlled to “4 rounds” based on the fact that the big hit type is “4 rounds”, and when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the jackpot type is “8 rounds”, it is controlled to the 8 rounds jackpot state, and when the variable display result is “hits”, the jackpot type is “12 rounds” based on the fact that the jackpot type is “12 rounds”. When the variable display result is “big hit”, and the big hit type is “16 rounds”, the control is controlled to the 16 round big hit state, the 4 round big hit state, the 8 round big hit state, the 12 round It has been described that after the big hit state and the 16 round big hit state are finished, it is controlled to the probability change state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the 4 round big hit state, the 8 round big hit state, the 12 round big hit state, and the 16 round big hit state are finished, the big hit type that is controlled to the normal state or the short time state. There may be. Also, a big hit with a shorter number of rounds or a big winning opening than the 16 round big hit state (e.g. two round big hit where you can't get a lot) than the 4 round big hit state, the 8 round big hit state, the 12 round big hit state, and the 16 round big hit state It may be provided. Further, when a two-round big hit where no payout is provided, a small hit gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened in the same manner as the two-round big hit big hit gaming state may be provided. Note that when controlled to the small hit gaming state, unlike the big hit gaming state, the gaming state before and after that may not be changed.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

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

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing 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.

1 ... Pachinko machine
2… Game board
3 ... Frame for gaming machine 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device
5 ... Image display device
6A ... Ordinary winning ball device
6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp
11 ... Main board
12 ... Production control board
13 ... Voice control board
14 ... Lamp control board
15… Relay board
20 ... Normal symbol display
21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch
23 ... Count switch
30 ... Operation buttons
31 ... Operation detection switch
70 ... Production lamp 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 1000 ... Jackpot hold display lamp

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A holding storage means for holding and storing information about variable display that has not yet started
The advantageous states include a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state.
During a predetermined unit game in the advantageous state, availability effect executing means for executing the availability effect for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is the second advantageous state;
Determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state when starting variable display;
A determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the determination by the determination means;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect during the predetermined unit game for executing the pass / fail effect when it is determined by the determination means to be controlled to the advantageous state. Machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an execution timing of the notification effect is determined according to the number of the unit games in the advantageous state in which the notification effect is executed.

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