JP6401743B2 - 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 given 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 variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit).

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 determines whether or not it is controlled to be in an advantageous state based on hold information corresponding to a variable display that has not started, and performs a pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result. It is something to execute.

JP 2012-254201 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is a possibility that the number of pieces of hold information that is a target for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice effect is constant, and the effect is monotonous.

  This invention is made | formed in view of said point, and makes it a subject to provide the gaming machine which can improve a production effect.

(A) The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention performs variable display based on the fact that the start condition has been established, and allows the player to Reservation storage means (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state, and stores information relating to variable display in which a start condition is not satisfied as suspension information up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, The first special figure storage unit 151A for storing the first hold information up to four pieces, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B for storing the second hold information up to four pieces, the maximum value of the total hold storage number And a command command reception command buffer 194A that stores each command set up to 8 sets corresponding to the above and a variable display based on the hold information when variable display is started. start A determination means (for example, step S403) and a determination means (for example, a first effect determination process (step S702) for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start time determination means is received at the start winning prize reception command In processing (step S715) for determining whether or not to execute the first effect when there is pending information that is a big hit by checking the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the buffer (step S713), and in the second effect determining process (step S710) Processing for determining whether or not to execute the second effect (step S723) and the like when the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the received command buffer at the start winning prize are checked (step S721) and there is pending information that is a big hit, and the determination means Specific effect execution means (for example, first effect determination processing (step In the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) in step S702), the presence / absence of execution of the first effect is determined with reference to the effect execution presence / absence determination table, and the first effect is determined to be executed. Referring to the effect execution presence / absence determination table in the process of setting the use control pattern corresponding to the effect (step S720) or the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) in the second effect determination process (step S710). Whether or not the second effect is to be executed is determined, and when the second effect is determined to be executed, an effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect is set as a use pattern (step S727), and the advantageous state A game state notification means (for example, an effect of notifying the number of time reductions) capable of executing a notification effect for reporting The predetermined upper limit number is a fixed number, and the specific effect is a first effect (for example, a variable image count in a character image and a balloon-like display as an effect of notifying the variable display count until a variable display that is a big hit by a countdown. By displaying the variable display count until the big hit, the second effect different from the first effect (for example, an effect that counts down as the hold information (variable display) is digested) and the first effect are variable. It is an effect different from the first effect that notifies the display count by countdown, for example, by displaying the variable display count in a character image different from the character image and the strip display in the first effect, the variable display count to the big hit, And the specific effect executing means includes: an effect of counting down with the digestion of the hold information (variable display), The first effect can be executed based on the fact that there is the hold information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state among the hold information for the predetermined upper limit number by the determination means, and the determination The second effect can be executed based on the holding information determined to be controlled in the advantageous state among the holding information for a specific number less than the predetermined upper limit number by means, The first effect can be executed instead of the notification effect (for example, when the first effect is executed, the first effect is executed instead of the effect of notifying the number of time reductions).
In (A) above, the variable display of the first identification information can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting area, and the first indication based on the fact that the gaming medium has passed through the second starting area. (2) variable display executing means capable of variable display of identification information, the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means is the sum of information relating to variable display of the first identification information and information relating to variable display of the second identification information And the variable display executing means includes variable display of the first identification information based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means in the order in which the game media have passed through the first start area and the second start area. A variable display of the second identification information can be executed.
(1) In addition, as a game machine which is another embodiment of the present invention, perform the variable display based on that the start condition is satisfied, favorable advantageous conditions controllable gaming machine for the player (pachinko game machine 1 ) And a storage unit for storing variable display information for which start conditions are not satisfied as storage information (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A that stores the first storage information with a limit of 4) A second special figure hold storage unit 151B for storing the second hold information with a limit of the number of pieces, a command command reception 194A at the start winning prize storing the set of each command with a limit of 8 sets corresponding to the maximum value of the total hold storage number, etc. and), based on the suspension information at the start of the variable display, the start time determining means for determining whether to control the advantageous state (e.g., step S403), whether the said advantageous state the Determining means for determining before the determination by the start time determining means (for example, in the first effect determining process (step S702), the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer are checked (step S713) and the holding information that is a big hit In the process of determining whether or not to execute the first effect (step S715) or the second effect determining process (step S710), the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning reception command buffer are checked (step S721). A process for determining whether or not to execute the second effect when there is pending information that is a big hit (step S723, etc.) and a specific effect execution means (for example, the first effect) that can execute the specific effect based on the determination result of the determination means In the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) in the 1 effect determination process (step S702) A process of setting the use control pattern corresponding to the first effect when the first effect is determined to be executed with reference to the outgoing execution / non-execution determination table and the first effect is determined to be executed (step S720). ) Or in the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) in the second effect determination process (step S710), the execution presence / absence of the second effect is determined with reference to the effect execution presence / absence determination table. When it is determined, a game state notifying means (for example, a process for setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect as a use pattern (step S727) and the like and a notification effect for notifying the advantageous state) The specific effect is a first effect (for example, the variable display count is counted up to a variable display that is a big hit). As an effect to be notified by the down-down, the variable display number is displayed by the character image and the balloon-like display, and the variable display number up to the big hit is counted down with the digestion of the hold information (variable display) and the first A second effect different from the effect (for example, an effect different from the first effect informing the variable display count until the big win variable display by countdown, for example, a character image and a band display different from the character image in the first effect) And the number of the hold information to be the target of the first effect, and the like. Unlike the number of hold information that is the target of the second effect (for example, the number of hold information that is the target of the first effect is “8”. The number of pieces of hold information that is the target of the second effect is “4”, etc.), and the first effect can be executed instead of the notification effect (for example, the first effect). it may be characterized and the like) this executes the first effect instead effect of informing the time-shortening number when an execution.

  According to this configuration, since the number of hold information that is the target of the specific effect differs between the first effect and the second effect, the effect of the effect can be improved and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2) In addition, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) described in (1) above, based on the holding information stored in the holding storage unit in the order in which the game media pass through the starting area. Variable display can be executed (for example, the order of winning the first start winning opening by making the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening alternately win by the sorting member in the sorting apparatus 200 ( Stored as first hold information in the order of detection of game balls), and stored as second hold information in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening (detection order of game balls), the first hold information and the second hold In the winning order (game ball detection order) of the entire holding information combined with the information, the first holding information or the second holding information is stored in an identifiable manner, and the first winning game medium is stored in the winning medium. It is characterized by digesting from the corresponding holding information).

  According to such a configuration, the hold information can be easily accumulated, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (3) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) described in the above (1) or (2), the first effect is determined as a specific display result (for example, a jackpot combination) It may be executable after becoming a “big hit” by a decorative pattern or the like.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) according to any one of (1) to (3), the first effect and the second effect are: It may be executed using the same display means (for example, the image display device 5 that executes the first effect and the image display device 5 that executes the second effect, the segment that executes the first effect, and Seg to execute the second effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the execution of the first effect and the second effect.

  (5) Further, according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) according to any one of the above (1) to (4), it is notified that an advantageous state is advantageous for the player. A game state notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing an effect for informing the number of time reductions) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, an effect for informing the number of time reductions), It may be executed in place of the notification effect that informs that it is in the advantageous state (for example, when the first effect is executed, the first effect is executed instead of the effect that notifies the number of time reductions). ).

  According to such a configuration, unexpectedness can be given to the player, and the interest of the player can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a distribution apparatus. 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 for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing 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 the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows 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 figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning in an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the display mode at the time of addition of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production execution setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd production determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by an effect execution presence determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-hit effect execution setting processing. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments 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 an aspect of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". . The variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also referred to as a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

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

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

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, and predetermined motifs). The character image may be any combination of eight character images, numbers, characters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other arbitrary character image. It may be a decorative image showing a figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number 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).

  Below the image display device 5, there is provided a distribution device 200 for distributing the inflowing game balls, and below the distribution device 200, there are provided a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal winning ball device 6B. Yes. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal winning ball device 6B forms a second starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The game balls that have flowed into the allocating device 200 are distributed to the upper part of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or the upper part of the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, or so as to win a prize in the second start winning opening (or a win) To be easy to do).

  A passing gate 41 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 </ b> C is provided below the passing gate 41. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a third starting prize opening is formed as a starting area.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6C, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the third starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6C, the game ball passes through the third 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 ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C, although the game ball can enter the third 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 6C may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the third start winning opening by closing the third starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example. As described above, the third start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 2A, a state in which the right passage 204 in the sorting apparatus 200 is shielded by the sorting member 202 and a game ball can pass through the left passage 203 is shown. When a game ball flows into the distribution device 200 from the inlet 201 in the state shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball that flows in from the inlet 201 is left by the distribution member 202 as shown in FIG. It is distributed to the passage 203, passes through the left passage 203, and flows out from the left outlet 205. And since the 1st starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is located below the left outlet 205, the game ball flowing out from the left outlet 205 wins the first starting winning opening. .

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

  Next, in such a state, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), when the game ball flows into the sorting device 200 from the inflow port 201, it flows in from the inflow port 201 as shown in FIG. 2 (d). The game balls are distributed to the right passage 204 by the distribution member 202, pass through the right passage 204, and flow out from the right outlet 206. And since the 2nd start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is located under the right outflow opening 206, the game ball which flowed out from the right outflow opening 206 wins a 2nd starting winning opening. .

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

  By performing the operation shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the game balls that have flowed into the sorting device 200 by the sorting member 202 are alternately distributed to the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, and the normal winning ball device The first start winning opening formed on 6A and the second starting winning opening formed on the normal winning ball apparatus 6B can be alternately awarded.

  In the description using FIG. 2, the game balls distributed to the left passage 203 win the first start winning opening at approximately 100%, and the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 are approximately 100% and second. Although the case where a winning is made at the start winning opening is shown, even if the winning is assigned to the left passage 203 or the right passage 204, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening may not necessarily be won. For example, in FIG. 2, the game ball is configured to fall directly below the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206, but a bottom member is provided at the left outlet 205 and the right outlet 206 to be viewed from the player. The structure is such that the game ball flows to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening after being once guided to the back side, and an opening is provided on the outer side surface of the left passage 203 and the right passage 204, so that the left passage 203 Alternatively, a part of the game balls distributed to the right passage 204 may spill out of the distribution device 200 from the opening and may not win the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Good.

  In the example of FIG. 2, the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening are provided outside the sorting apparatus 200. However, the sorting apparatus 200, the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the normal winning prize are shown. The ball device 6B may be integrally formed, and the first start winning port and the second starting winning port may be provided inside the sorting device 200.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 2, the case where the distribution device 200 is provided with two passages (the left passage 203 and the right passage 204) is shown, but the number of passages is not limited to two, but three or more passages. It may be provided. When three or more passages are provided, for example, a plurality of passages that can win a prize may be provided in either one or both of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening.

  In addition, in the example of FIG. 2, the case where the sorting member 202 of the sorting device 200 is physically switched to the left and right by the weight of the game ball is shown. For example, a solenoid or a motor for driving the sorting member 202 is used. The distribution member 202 may be driven.

  In addition, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning memory display area 5H, the number of holdings (first special figure holding memory) generated based on the first starting winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning hole formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Number) or a second start winning opening formed by the game ball passing (entering) a second starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, or a third starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C. A hold display for displaying the hold number (second special figure hold memory number) generated based on the third start winning when the game ball passes (enters) is specified.

  Specifically, a first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game using the first special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is established (the first start prize is awarded). However, the variable display game based on the previously established start condition (first start condition or second start condition) is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the first start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied, information regarding variable display corresponding to the satisfied first start condition is stored (held) as the first hold information, and the first Based on the hold information, the hold display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H.

  In addition, a second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game using the second special figure or a variable display of decorative symbols is established (second start prize or second prize) 3 is established due to the occurrence of a winning start, etc.), but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition (first start condition or second start condition) is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state When the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled or the like, information relating to the variable display corresponding to the satisfied second start condition is stored as the second hold information (hold) Then, the hold display is performed in the start winning storage display area 5H based on the second hold information.

  There are multiple types of display modes for the hold display. In the present embodiment, the display mode of white hold display will be described, but there may be display modes of hold display such as red, green, blue, yellow, and white. In addition, the display mode for displaying the character “A” (hereinafter also referred to as “holding display“ A ”), the display mode for displaying the character“ TSU ”(hereinafter also referred to as“ HOLD ”), Hold display of the display mode that displays the letter “I” (hereinafter also referred to as “hold display” “i”), hold display of the display mode that displays the symbol “!” (Hereinafter also referred to as hold display “!”), The symbol “ There may be a hold display of a display mode that displays characters and symbols (characters, etc.) such as a hold display of a display mode that displays "!" (Hereinafter also referred to as a hold display "!!").

  In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the third starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when the first start prize, the second start prize, and the third start prize are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. Further, the first holding information and the second holding information are also simply referred to as “holding information” unless particularly distinguished. In addition, the variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number). Further, the first start winning opening (starting area) formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is also referred to as a first starting area, the second starting winning opening (starting area) formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B, and the normal The third start winning opening (starting area) formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6C is also referred to as a second starting area.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a maximum of eight pieces of hold information can be held and displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  The hold display based on the first hold information displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed each time the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the last special game or the big hit game state is completed. Corresponding to the change (digestion) of one hold information being erased (digested) one by one. The hold display based on the second hold information displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed each time the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state. 2 Corresponding to the change (digestion) of the hold information being erased (digested) one by one.

  For example, when there are a plurality of hold displays in the start winning memory display area 5H when the last special figure game or jackpot game state is ended, the hold display (eg, the oldest display among the plurality of hold displays (for example, , The hold display displayed on the leftmost side of the start winning memory display area 5H, the hold display that has been started and won first), that is, the hold display that is consumed at the earliest was the hold display based on the first hold information In this case, the oldest display (holding display based on the first holding information) that has been displayed since the first start condition is satisfied is digested, while the oldest display among the multiple holding displays is displayed. In the case where the displayed hold display is the hold display based on the second hold information, the second start condition is satisfied and the hold display displayed from the oldest (hold display based on the second hold information) Is digestedIn addition, as each of the other hold displays is digested, the hold display that has been displayed since the oldest (the hold display that is consumed first, the hold display that has been awarded first) is used. Moved to the side (eg left side). In addition, when there is only one hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H when the last special figure game or the big hit game state is ended, the hold display is a hold display based on the first hold information. If there is, the first start condition is satisfied, and if the hold display is a hold display based on the second hold information, the second start condition is satisfied and the hold display is digested.

  The display area of the image display device 5 includes a specific display area 5Z (digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display as shown in FIG. A display area, an active display area, an active display area, a current display area, a current display area, a digestion display section, and the like) may be arranged. In the specific display area 5Z, the hold display that is erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5H when the first start condition is satisfied (that is, the first hold information that is digested when the first start condition is satisfied). Or, depending on the hold display (that is, the first hold information digested when the first start condition is satisfied) deleted (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5H when the second start condition is satisfied A special image representing information including display (also referred to as active display, digestion display, current display, etc.) or specific display may be displayed.

  The special image may be, for example, information according to the specific display such as a special display frame surrounding the specific display, the specific display or the periphery of the specific display, or characters, graphics, or images displayed around the specific display frame.

  At this time, the specific display or special image displayed in the specific display area 5Z may be deleted from the specific display area 5Z at various timings. For example, the specific display additionally displayed in the specific display area 5Z when the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is digested is added to the specific display area 5Z, and then the fluctuation corresponding to the digested hold display ends. In the meantime, it may be deleted from the specific display area 5Z.

As described above, the specific display may be added (moved) to the specific display area 5Z at the timing when the hold display is shifted, but the specific display is added at a timing other than the shift time (for example, during fluctuation). May be.
In the example shown in FIG. 1, the specific display area 5Z is arranged on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H. However, for example, the start winning is made by a start winning opening such as a first start winning opening or a second start winning opening. When the storage display areas are different, for example, the specific display area 5Z may be arranged between the respective start winning storage display areas, or the specific display area 5Z is arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. May be.

  Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special figure reservation memory | storages is displayed in the upper part of the 1st special symbol display apparatus 4A and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B with the start winning memory | storage display area 5H so that identification is possible. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number (the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held) in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number (the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held) in an identifiable manner.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a 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. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a third starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is detected by, for example, a third starting opening switch 22C 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 special figure holding 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 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the third start switch 22C, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, 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. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the third start port switch 22C may be the same or different.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until a first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 3, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the third starting winning opening, More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) through the winning opening. Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning port. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the third starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member The general prize opening may be provided. 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 any of the general prize opening 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.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

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

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

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are also simply referred to as speakers 8 when not particularly distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and outputs a warning sound according to the situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. The sound, voice, etc. suggesting or notifying that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. 9U, the light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as a lamp 9. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the sorting device 200, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Also good.

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

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

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (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 normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, a game ball that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 3, or the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is detected. After the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the formed third start winning opening is detected by the third start port switch 22C shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to the end of the big hit gaming state or the like, the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0), in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

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

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

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

  In each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of any of the special figure games using the second special figure, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Then, during 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 decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbols is a predetermined value. May reach reach.

  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.

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

  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. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  Also, unlike a reach effect, there is a possibility that any reach effect will be executed (the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display state becomes a reach state), or a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) will be executed. It may be possible to execute a variable display effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the game will be performed or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. For example, during variable display of decorative symbols, variable display effects such as “slip (effect)” and “pseudo-continuity (effect)” realized by variable display operations such as decorative symbols can be executed. In addition to “sliding” and “pseudo ream”, various variable display effects using variable display operations such as decorative symbols may be executed.

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

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started after either one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. Before the final confirmed decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo-continuous chance eyes) are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the 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). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the total number of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the initial variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped temporarily. Is the number of times that changes again. In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, by changing the pseudo-continuous variation (re-variation) once to three times, the decoration pattern can be changed based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. The display can appear as if it has been started 2-4 times in a row.

  Further, in the image display device 5, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, light-off), etc., reach effect, “slip”, “pseudo” There is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by an effect operation different from the variable display effect such as “ream”, a predetermined reach effect (for example, super reach) may be executed, You may make it alert | report to a player that a big hit expectation degree etc. are high. For example, in order to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility that any reach effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, emitting light, or the like. The notice effect may be executed.

  The notice effects may include those that become pre-read notice effects (also referred to as “preliminary notice notice effects” or “judgment notice effects”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not it will be in an advantageous state before starting the variable display subject to the notice (pre-reading), etc. It is a notice effect to be executed based on the above. For example, in the pre-reading notice effect, before starting the variable display subject to the notice, the variable display indicates whether the variable display result is a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special game. This is a notice effect that is determined (prefetched) and executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as the target hold information, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is displayed. Also referred to as target variable display.

  In the present embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect (also referred to as pre-reading effect) is controlled to the advantageous state (after the control to the advantageous state until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed (for example, eight variable displays). Before the start of the variable display subject to the advance notice (for example, whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” for the variable display). Etc.) based on the hold information of the first predetermined number (e.g., 8) of the special figure game based on the hold information of the special figure game or the like (prefetching), and the advantageous state based on the determination result (E.g., the variable display results in a “big hit” as a result of the variable display), or a normal state different from that after the advantageous state is controlled. Yes, before starting variable display Whether or not it is controlled to a profit state (for example, whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit”), and the hold information of the second predetermined number (for example, 4) of the special figure game Judgment based on the hold information of the special figure game (prefetching), and to be controlled to an advantageous state based on the determination result (for example, the variable display results in a “big hit” variable display result) Or the like).

Here, the first effect is an effect of notifying the variable display count by countdown until the variable display becomes a big hit. For example, by displaying the variable display count in a character image and a balloon-like display, the variable display count up to the big hit can be obtained. This is an effect of counting down with the digestion of the hold information (variable display).
The first predetermined effect may be started when the game is controlled to the big hit game state (specific game state) (during the execution of “big hit”) or when the first predetermined effect is controlled to the big hit game state (“big hit”). ”May be started only during the execution of“ ”, or may be started in one or both of the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state.

Further, the second effect is an effect different from the first effect in which the variable display count is notified by countdown until the variable display becomes a big hit. For example, the second effect is variable between a character image different from the character image in the first effect and a band display. By displaying the number of times of display, this is an effect of counting down the number of variable displays up to the big hit as the hold information (variable display) is consumed.
In addition, as described above, the number of hold information that is a target of prefetch determination for the first effect is different from the number of hold information that is a target of prefetch determination for the second effect. In the present embodiment, for example, the number of hold information that is a target of prefetch determination for the first effect is “8”, whereas the number of hold information that is a target of prefetch determination for the second effect is “4”. It is a piece.

  Whether or not the pre-reading notice effect is controlled to be in an advantageous state before the variable display subject to the notice is started (for example, whether or not the variable display result is a “hit”). ) Is determined based on the hold information of the special game (prefetching), and the hold change effect for changing the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H to the notice mode based on the determination result, or the determination Based on the result, it may be a hold change gaze effect that does not change the display mode of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H to the notice mode, or the first effect, the second effect, the hold change effect, and the hold change effect described above. It may be a pre-reading notice effect including an effect or the like.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least a play operation of a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

Note that the pre-reading notice effect is based on the hold information of the special game or the like whether or not the fluctuation pattern is controlled by a specific fluctuation pattern, for example, super reach, before starting the variable display to be the notice target. May be determined (prefetching), and various effects based on the determination result may be used.
In this case, the production operation that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the player can discriminate, and for example, there is a possibility of reaching a reach state by a specific fluctuation pattern (for example, a super reach fluctuation pattern) by winning a certain game ball. The production operation that is a pre-reading notice effect to notify (suggest) this to the player in advance is at least before the decorative display variable display state by winning of the game ball becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state) As long as it can be executed (started).

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined 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”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to reaching the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. As a normal jackpot combination, any one of the decorative symbols having an even symbol number is aligned and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, alphanumeric “6”). May be displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in a straight line).

  In addition, as described above, the decorative design may be a graphic design of a person or a character. For example, when a reach state is reached (a reach state with a decorative design with an odd design number may also be included). A special jackpot combination may be used in which a special decorative pattern (for example, a character “negative” or the like designed in a later manner) is stopped and displayed on the active line. For example, “2”, “Negative” and “2” are stopped after “2” reach, and “3”, “Negative” and “3” are stopped after “3” reach. It is good.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the predetermined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special-purpose game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. As the probable big hit combination, any one of the decorative symbols having an odd symbol number is aligned and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, alphanumeric “7”). May be displayed in the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in a straight line).

  Also, for example, after reaching the reach state (which may include the reach state with an evenly-decorated decorative pattern), a special decorative pattern (for example, the character “Win” is designed) is effective. What is stopped and displayed on the line may be a probable big hit combination. For example, “2”, “Win”, “2” stopped after “2” reach, or “3”, “Win”, “3” stopped after “3” reach, It is good. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

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

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

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the third start winning opening is in the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, when the high opening control is performed, the game ball is fired (so-called right-handed) toward the right side of the game area so that the game ball starts passing through the passage gate 41 and the usual game is started. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. Next, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

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

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

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

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

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-drawing effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5, for example, in each decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R When the same decorative symbols are gathered, the variation is made again, and either the decorative symbol that is a probable big hit combination or the decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display).

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs 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 a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  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 speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. 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 performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the main board 11 has wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23. It is connected. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23 detect a game ball as a game medium such as a sensor. Any structure having an arbitrary configuration is possible. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23, the pachinko gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches connected to the main board 11. (For example, a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the glass door (not shown), a switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibration, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves) You may have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present 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”. The command form shown in FIG. 4A 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. 4A, 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 in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decoration symbol variably displayed in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. 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. It should be noted that the “variation pattern” in the present embodiment includes a display mode of effect images displayed during the variation of the decorative symbol in addition to the variation mode of the decorative symbol itself that fluctuates.

  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. 4B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (determination) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the symbol display device 4A is established.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a second start winning is generated, or The second special symbol display device 4B is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) a third start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6C is detected by the third start opening switch 22C and a third start winning is generated. 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. That is, although it is referred to as the second start opening winning designation command, in addition to the second start winning opening, even when the second starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball through the third starting winning opening, A second start opening prize designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize designation command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening (or the third starting prize opening) is designated. A second start opening prize designation command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory count decreases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the second reserved figure count designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count or the second special figure reserved memory count has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a variation pattern determination result (a variation category in which variation patterns are classified by type, also referred to as variation pattern type) as a winning determination result.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 16A), the variable display result is determined as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. Whether or not “small hit” is determined. If “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category The variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and determines the type of big hit. In addition to being able to recognize, the change category can be recognized based on the value set in the change category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed 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.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in the present 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 category, The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss”. (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “small hit”. As the big hit fluctuation pattern, a plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each of the big hit types may be prepared.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, any variation pattern is selected according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, thereby enabling control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  FIG. 6 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 6, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (lost) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The variation category “PA3” is a variation category of normal reach (losing). The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The variation category “PA4” is a variation category of super reach α (losing). Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The variation category “PA5” is a variation category of super reach β (losing). The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The variation category “PA6” is a variation category of special variation (losing). The variation pattern “PA6-1” belongs to the variation category “PA6”.

  The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a fluctuation category of super reach α (big hit). Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a fluctuation category of super reach β (big hit). The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (lack) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as non-reach (lack). The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.
The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gas.
The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.
The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In FIG. 6, the description of the fluctuation pattern when the big hit type of the small hit fluctuation pattern and the big hit fluctuation pattern is abrupt is omitted, but the loss fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, Reach loss variation pattern) and jackpot variation pattern (except when the jackpot type is abrupt).

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of command tables (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control commands) used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11. Has been.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 stores various 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, as an example, a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation category as one of a plurality of types.

  Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101. As another example, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation patterns. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories and the like are stored. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on all variation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The special figure display result (variable display result) of the special figure game includes a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101 before the fixed special symbol that is the special figure display result of the special figure game is derived and displayed. This is determined based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  Also, when the special figure display result “big hit” is determined, before the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed, the big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101 and the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type are displayed. Based on this, the jackpot type is determined.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Prepared in advance. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special figure game (special game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1.

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

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state (the low probability state), a predetermined range of determined values (“8000” to “8661”). When the range value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” and the probability variation state, the determined value of the predetermined range (value in the range of “8000” to “13461”) is the special figure of “big hit”. Assigned to display results. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short time state (low-probability state), a predetermined range of determined values ("1000" to When a determined value is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the range of “1661”, and the probability variation state, the determined value of the predetermined range (value in the range of “1000” to “6461”) Is assigned.

  With such a setting, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). As a result, the probability of being determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state), a predetermined range of determined values (“30000” to “30350”). When the value of the range is assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit” and the probability variation state, the determined value of the predetermined range (value of the range of “30000” to “30350”) is “small hit” It is assigned to the special map display result. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”.

  With such a setting, since the “special hit” is not achieved in the second special figure game, the normal winning ball apparatus 6B is formed, for example, in a short time state (low accuracy high base state) or a probability variation state (high accuracy high base state). In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of “small hits” in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the extended game.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, different predetermined range determination values may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display results. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6B. Or you may make it determine a special figure display result with reference to a common special figure display result determination table with a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprising change” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined range of determination values ( When the second special figure game is executed while the variable special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of “82” to “99” is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “Accuracy”. With such a setting, it is difficult to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6B because the second special game is not “accurate”. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the game fun and prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating due to the extended game.

  It should be noted that the determined values in different predetermined ranges may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure and when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. . For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” big hit type than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of “probability” in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6B. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to common table data in the case where the variation special chart is the first special chart and the second special chart.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variable category determination tables corresponding to the current game state (normal state / probability change state), special figure display results, the number of reserved memories, and the like are stored. That is, the variation category is based on any variation category determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (normal state / probability variation state), special figure display result, number of reserved memories, and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category. Determined. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, in the present embodiment, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to variation categories are stored. That is, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern stored in the ROM 101. Instead of a plurality of variation pattern determination tables, one large variation pattern determination table including information on all variation pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 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 the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the 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 (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a hold specific information storage unit 151C, a general figure hold storage unit 151D, and a game. A control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. The hold information (first hold information) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data indicating random number values extracted from the circuit 104 or the like (for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3) is stored as pending information until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B has a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. The game ball passes through the hold information (second hold information) of the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B) and the third start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6C. Holding information (second holding information) of a special figure game (special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) that has entered (entered) and has received the third start winning prize but has not yet started Remember. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning port (or the third starting winning port) and passes the game ball ( Numerical data indicating random values (for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 on the basis of the entry), and the number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4)) until it is reached.

  The holding specific information storage unit 151C is a winning order of the entire holding information including the holding information stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the holding information stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B ( In association with the hold number which is the detection order of game balls), the hold information based on the occurrence of the first start winning (first hold information), or the hold information based on the occurrence of the second start winning or the third start winning (Second hold information) is stored. In the holding specific information storage unit 151C illustrated in FIG. 9, “first” indicates that the information is first holding information, and “second” indicates that the information is second holding information.

  In the case of the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, and the hold specific information storage unit 151C shown in FIG. 11, five pieces of hold information as a whole (the total number of hold storages is five). However, the winning order is determined based on the hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition (hold information with the random value MR1 being “19”) and the hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition (the random value MR1). Hold information with a value of “81”), hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition (hold information with a random number value MR1 of “22832”), hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition (with the random value MR1) The value is “52679”, and is hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition (hold information with the random value MR1 being “6104”).

  The first holding information based on the establishment of the first start condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning opening, and the game ball passing through (entering) the second start winning opening or the third start winning opening. ), The second hold information based on the establishment of the second start prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> D stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151D determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending information until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting 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 the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

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

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 3 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. 3, 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.

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

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3 stores various data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 121 stores various determination tables that are referred to for determining the type of background image, the display mode of the hold display, the display mode of the specific display, the presence / absence of execution of the main notice effect, the contents, and the like. ing.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Various effects such as design variable display operations, reach effects, re-drawing effects, etc., or various effect operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, hold display during shift and control of specific display) It consists of data indicating the contents of operation control.

  FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data. In the effective period, control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 10B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 3, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 11A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 11A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes. In addition to the above, the effect control data holding area 190 includes, for example, information related to specific display (for example, information related to the number of specific displays displayed in the specific display area 5Z, the display mode of the specific display at each position, and the like). ) Is also provided (not shown).

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 11B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening or the third starting winning opening, a starting opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), design A set of four commands: a designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command) is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Is done. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 11B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 11B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 11B is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) each time variable symbol display is started. Is deleted from the stored contents, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 11B, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started, each command stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted, and the command corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. Each command stored in the area is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “3” to “4” is changed to the buffer number. Shifted to an area corresponding to “2” and “3”.

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When the hold information (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 11B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the hold information (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer 194B are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 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 the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the third start port switch 22C, and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby allowing the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C to move. Enables the setting of 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. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process of FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a start winning process executed in steps S208, S211 and S214 of FIG. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing an example of a winning random number determination process executed in step S306 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), After the processing of step S209 is executed, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6B. It is determined whether it is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  When the second start port switch 22B is OFF in step S203 (step S203; No), or when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; Yes), After the processing of step S212 is executed, the third start port switch 22C is based on the detection signal from the third start port switch 22C provided corresponding to the third start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C. It is determined whether or not is on (step S205). At this time, if the third start port switch 22C is on (step S205; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S206). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S206 (step S206; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S213).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 15) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 15) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the process of step S205 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S213, the start winning time process (FIG. 15) is executed (step S214), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S215), and the start winning determination process Exit. As a result, even if any two or more of the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the third start port switch 22C detect the start winning of the game ball at the same time, they are based on the respective detections. Processing can be completed.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the special figure holding memory number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, as the start winning process (steps S208, S211, S214) Update (step S301). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening or the third starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. . Subsequent to the processing in step S301, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S302). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S302, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for use and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S303). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S304). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S304, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S305). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S305, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S306). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S307). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 12 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  As the winning random number determination process (step S306), the CPU 103 identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, by confirming the state of the probability variation flag provided in the gaming control flag setting unit 152 or the like. (Step S401 in FIG. 16A). The CPU 103 may identify the normal state when the probability variation flag is off, and identify the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on. For example, the CPU 103 specifies that the probability variation state is established when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off, or when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is on, and the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on. When the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction state is specified, and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is off, the normal state is specified.

  Following the processing in step S401, the CPU 103 starts from a plurality of special figure display result determination tables (table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B). In response to the mouth buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S402, the CPU 103 converts the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S303 in FIG. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S403). Specifically, the above-described special figure display result determination is performed within a predetermined jackpot determination range (the range of determination values assigned to the special figure display result “big hit”) in the special figure display result determination table selected in step S402. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for use. The CPU 103 may perform the above determination by comparing the minimum value (lower limit value) or the maximum value (upper limit value) of the jackpot determination range with the above-described numerical data, or may determine each determination value within the jackpot determination range. The determination may be made by comparing with the numerical data described above. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can. The same applies to other determinations such as determination of jackpot type.

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

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variable category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variable category determinations that are different from each other, such as the types of variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and the respective determination ratios). One of the variation category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from among the tables.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 selects one of the variable category determination tables to be set as the use table based on the current gaming state, the special figure display result (for example, the determination result in step S403 or step S404), and the like. Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the variation category determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on the plurality of types of variation categories, one of the variation categories is determined. Settings for transmitting the variation category command corresponding to the determination result of the process of step S412 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S413).

In addition, starting prizes such as when a game ball is won at the starting prize opening during a big hit or when the holding information before the holding information by the game ball won at the starting prize opening has holding information such as a big hit in a specific gaming state. When the game state is changed (transferred) before the variable display corresponding to the hold information due to the winning of the game ball to the mouth is started, the CPU 103 responds to the changed (transfer destination) game state. From the plurality of special figure display result determination tables (table data constituting the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B), the start port buffer value ("1" or "2" )) Or the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state.
Thus, for example, it is possible to prevent the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect from being lowered due to the fact that the pre-reading determination is made with the low-accuracy determination value for the winning prize during the big hit when the probability variation big hits are continuous. And the production frequency can be improved.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. The configuration example of this variation category determination table is five types of variation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. Specifically, when it is determined in step S403 in FIG. 16A that the random value MR1 is not within the big hit determination range, the random value MR1 is determined in step S404 in FIG. If it is determined that the variable display result is “lost”, the total number of reserved storage (holding information) stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B. For example, “C-TBL1” for “1” to “4”, “C-TCL2” for “5”, and “C-TCL2” for “6” to “7”. In the case of “C-TBL3” and “8”, “C-TBL4” is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S403 in FIG. 16A that the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. Is "C-TBL5 There has been adapted to be selected.

An example of the configuration example of the variable category determination table when the variable display result is “losing” is four types (C-TBL1, C-TBL2, C-TBL3, C-TBL4) depending on the number of reserved memories. Although shown, when the variable display result is “losing”, the variable categories may be uniformly selected by one variable category determination table regardless of the number of reserved memories (total number of reserved memories).
In this case, the fluctuation category may be selected as one of non-reach (losing), normal reach (losing), super reach α (losing), super reach β (losing), or special fluctuation (losing). ) Or normal reach (losing) variation category is selected, in the process of determining the variation pattern in step S262 shown in FIG. 20, the variation time is shortened depending on the total number of reserved memories, for example, when the total number of reserved memories is large. -It is easy to determine non-reach (losing), and when the total number of reserved memories is small, it may be easily determined that the variation pattern is non-reach (losing) or normal reach (losing).

  FIG. 18A is a configuration example of a variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17) using a certain variation category determination table among the above five types. FIG. 18B is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table (indicated as “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17). FIG. 18C is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on still another variation category determination table (indicated as “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17). FIG. 18D is a configuration example of a variation category determination table using still another variation category determination table (indicated as “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17). FIG. 18E is a configuration example of a variation category determination table using still another variation category determination table (indicated as “C-TBL5” in FIG. 17).

  For simplification of explanation, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 18A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 18B to 18E and other determination tables such as a variation pattern determination table. That is, FIG. 17 shows a selection example in which any setting is selected from the five types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL5”) of FIGS. 18A to 18E. This is a selection example in which any of the five types of variation category determination tables is selected.

  FIG. 18A shows a variation category determination table “C-TBL1” (a variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B), a variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. The variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D) and the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. 18E) are also numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category ) Are assigned to multiple types of variable categories.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, among 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3, 0 is the variation category. 70 (values in the range from “0” to “69”) are assigned to the variable category “PA2” and 27 (values in the range from “70” to “96”) are assigned to the “PA1”. Assigned to “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. Yes. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 18A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, four (“0”) out of 100 determination values of the random value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”). ”To“ 3 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 85 (values in the range of“ 4 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, and two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”and one (“ 99 ”). )) Is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 18B, the variation category “PA1” is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 85% (85 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, 64 (“0”) out of 100 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determination values of the random value MR3. ”To“ 63 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 25 (values in the range of“ 64 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, and two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”and one (“ 99 ”). ”) Is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 18C, the variation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, 66 (“0”) out of 100 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determination values of the random value MR3. ”To“ 65 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 27 (values in the range of“ 66 ”to“ 92 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and five (“ 93 ” ”To“ 97 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, one (value“ 98 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is fluctuation. It is assigned to the category “PA5”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 18D, the variation category “PA1” is 66% (66 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 27% (27 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 5% (5 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 1% (1 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. 18E, 20 (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 19 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB3 ”, and 40 (values in the range of“ 20 ”to“ 59 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB4 ”and 40 (“ 60 ” ”To“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” in FIG. 18E, the variation category “PB3” is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the variation category “PB4” is 40% (40 ÷ 100), The variation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18D, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved memories is large, the shortened / non-reach ( Loss) The determination rate of the variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination ratio of the variable category “PA1” in the variable category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “6” or “7” “64%”> the determination ratio “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved storage number is “5” > Determination ratio “0%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of reserved memories is “0” to “4” It is said.

  Further, in the setting examples of FIGS. 18A to 18D, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the super-reach (losing) variation category ( The determination ratio of the variation category “PA4” or the variation category “PA5”) is made constant. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio “ 1% ". On the other hand, in the setting example of FIG. 18D, when the special figure display result is a loss, the determination ratio of the super reach β (loss) of the variation category “PA5” is set to “1%”.

  18A to 18D, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category In any of the determination tables “C-TBL4”, there is a determined value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random value MR3 is a certain value, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category determination table In any of “C-TBL4”, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is “98”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category determination table In any of “C-TBL4”, when the change category “PA4” is determined and the determined value of the random value MR3 is “99”, the change category determination table “C-TBL1” and the change category determination table “ Any of the “C-TBL2”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” is determined as the variation category “PA5”.

  When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. Thus, if the determined value of the random value MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above ranges), the reach, the super reach, the super reach α, the super reach β, or the special It can be easily determined in advance that the variation will occur. Accordingly, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. 18A to 18D, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, The variable category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined in any of the variable category determination table “C-TBL2”, the variable category determination table “C-TBL3”, and the variable category determination table “C-TBL4”. I have to. Thereby, it can be easily determined in advance that at least the reach is not achieved.

Note that the determination values of super reach α (losing) and super reach β (losing) shown in the setting examples in FIGS. 18A to 18D are at least a part of the determination values regardless of the number of reserved memories. It may be common.
Thereby, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a determination value of super reach α (losing) or super reach β (losing), the result of the pre-determination (pre-reading determination) is, for example, a large number of reserved memories and super reach α. It is possible to prevent inconsistency between the determination value such as (losing) or super reach β (losing) and the result of the prior determination.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 in FIG. And run.

The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types, a game state designation command, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification A transmission setting process for transmitting commands and the like is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The variation pattern setting process will be described later.

  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. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol 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 changes the special symbol based on the value of the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Is included, and a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol is included. For example, when the big hit flag is on, a big hit start production waiting time is set, and a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 is performed. Thereafter, the big hit flag is updated to OFF (cleared), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”.

  When the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, a small hit start stage effect waiting time is set, and a hit start designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Settings for sending are made. Thereafter, the small hit flag is updated to OFF (cleared), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. In addition, when control (for example, control of the number of STs and the number of time reductions, etc.) which changes a game state according to the number of special figure games is required, in the special symbol stop process, the game control counter setting part 154 is performed. The gaming value may be controlled by subtracting 1 (or adding 1) from the count value of a predetermined counter provided in.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, a setting corresponding to the jackpot type may be made. For example, during the execution of the “3rd big hit” round, the prize winning door (or the specific member) is controlled so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) into the specific member or is difficult to pass (enter) ( For example, set a period during which the big winning opening is opened), and during the “big hit” round, the big ball wins so that the game ball can pass (enter) or easily pass (enter) the specific member Control the door (or specific member). When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, various settings are made to wait until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect is executed, and to start the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the jackpot game state. The processing to perform is included. In this embodiment, when the big hit type of the “big hit” this time, which is determined from the big hit type buffer value, is “15R probability variation” or “10R probability variation”, the probability variation flag is updated to ON (probability variation state) ( Originally, when ON, it remains ON), and when the big hit type of this “big hit” is “10R normal”, the probability variation flag is updated to off (non-probability variation state) (originally off) When you keep off). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. Processing to be included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the probability variation flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved storage is “0” (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S230 (step S230; No), is the first reserved information (holding data) that is digested first, that is, whether the oldest holding information is the second holding information? It is determined whether or not (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is determined whether or not the information stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the hold specifying information storage unit 151C is information indicating that the hold information is the second hold information. What is necessary is just to judge.

  When the hold information digested first in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; Yes), the second hold information digested first, specifically, in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. Then, 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 stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” are read out (step S232). The read numerical data may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold information (numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3) stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151B is 1 The entry is shifted upward (step S233). In the process of step S233, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. Subsequent to the processing in step S233, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the hold information digested first in step S231 is not the second hold information (step S231; No), that is, when the hold information digested first is the first hold information, the first digested first. Hold information, specifically, numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, which is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A corresponding to the hold number “1”, and determining the jackpot type The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for use is read out (step S236). The read numerical data may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold information (numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3) stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is 1 The entries are shifted up by one (step S237). In the process of step S237, the information stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is shifted up by one entry. Also, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. Following the processing of step S237, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the gaming state is selected as in the process in step S402 shown in FIG. 16A (step S239). Following the process of step S239, a special figure display result is determined (step S240). For example, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result within the determination range of any special figure display result in the special figure display result determination table selected in the process of step S239 (read out in step S232, It is sufficient to determine whether or not there is numeric data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation, and determine the special figure display result.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). Subsequently, as in the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 16A, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to a variation special chart is selected from a plurality of jackpot type determination tables. Select (step S243). Note that, as a variable special figure, the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used in the process of step S409 shown in FIG. 16A, but in the process of step S243, the variable special figure is specified. The buffer value (“1” or “2”) is used. However, in the case of this embodiment, the big hit type determination table of FIG. 8 is selected regardless of whether the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” or “2”. Subsequent to the processing in step S243, the jackpot type is determined in the same manner as in step S409 shown in FIG. 16A (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, when the jackpot type determined in step S245 is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and when the jackpot type determined in step S245 is “probable change”. The jackpot type buffer value may be set to “1”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  When it is determined in step S246 that it is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after executing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, the special figure display determined in the process in step S240. In the case of a big hit, a confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S244 (step S248). After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. .

  When the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S230 (step S230; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 20 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. 20, the CPU 103 determines the variation category in the same manner as in step S412 shown in FIG. 16A (step S261). In the process of step S261, the CPU 103 newly extracts numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the changing category, and uses the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the changing category to use the changing category. Or the fluctuations already extracted at the time of winning (step S303 in FIG. 15) and stored as the hold information in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A (or the second special figure hold storage unit 151B) The variation category may be determined using numerical data indicating the category determining random value MR3. Whether the numerical data stored as the hold information is used or the newly extracted numerical data is used, it corresponds to the number of reserved memories when the variation pattern setting process is executed. Based on the variation category determination table, a variation category corresponding to the number of reserved memories at the start of the variation is determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S261, a variation pattern corresponding to the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern is determined (step S262). In the process of step S262, the CPU 103 first selects one of the variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation category determined in step S261 from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables. For example, when the variation category “PB3” is determined in step S261, a determination value is assigned to each of the variation patterns (“PB3-1” and “PB3-2”) that are the variation pattern “PB3-X”. Select the variation pattern determination table. Subsequently, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, and determines the selected variation pattern. It is determined whether there is numerical data indicating the extracted random number MR5 for determining a variation pattern within the determination range of any variation pattern in the table. That is, in the process of step S262, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation category is determined. In other words, when the current gaming state (normal state / probability change state), special figure display result, number of reserved memories, and special figure display result are big hits, a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit type is further determined.

  Then, the special figure fluctuation time according to the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S262 is set (step S263). Thereafter, a setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start either the first special figure game or the second special figure game in accordance with the variable special figure designation buffer value (step S264). 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.

  After the process of step S264 is performed, settings for transmitting various commands for starting the special symbol variable display are performed (step S265). The various commands set in this way are 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. . Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation processing (step S266), and then the variation pattern setting processing is terminated.

  In the process of step S261, it is preferable to determine the variation category using the variation category determination random value MR3 stored as the pending data. However, the CPU 103 newly determines the variation category determination random value MR3. The variation category may be determined by using the extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category that has been extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category to determine the variation category as in step S412. That is, based on the special-figure display result as shown in FIG. 17 and the number of stored storage, the variation category determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. 18, and the selected variation category determination is performed. The variation category is determined based on the table and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern determination table to be set as a use table from among a plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101, based on the variation category that is the determination result. Subsequently, based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Decide.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 21A is an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 21B is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 21C is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 21D is a setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio based on the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (lost))” among the eight types described above. FIG. 21E is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA5 (super reach β (loss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 21F to 21H.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), transmission settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S403, S404, S409, etc. are made (steps S405, S407, S410), and determined in step S412. Transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command according to the variation category (step S413) is performed, and transmission setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221).

  After these processes are executed, the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening) by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number notification Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal process of step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 12 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, etc. are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in bulk.
Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  In other words, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) at the timing when the variable symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started. It is determined whether or not to control to the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the variable pattern setting process (step S111) determines the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols, respectively. The content determined by the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), a “big hit” or “ It is determined whether or not it is controlled as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state as “small hits”, or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of decorative symbols is determined, and determined by each production control command The contents thus transmitted are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 22 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like 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, control that becomes an effect control command or the like 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 signal.

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. The contents of the control of the effect operation using the are determined, determined, set according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 22 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The reserved memory number notification command and the start opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved memory information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of FIG.
In the effect control process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the winning effect determining process executed in step S150 of FIG.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and uses the first start opening winning designation command as a new received command. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step S152). When it is determined in step S151 that a new first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; No), a reception command for the second start opening prize designation command is received as a new reception command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S154). When it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S154; No), the winning effect determining process is terminated.
When a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command) is received, as shown in FIG. 11B, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, A pending storage number notification command is also received.

When it determines with having received the 1st start opening winning designation | designated command in step S152 (step S152; Yes), a 1st holding | maintenance effect determination process is performed (step S160).
The first hold effect determination process includes, for example, a process of determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of the first hold display when additional display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H. In the first hold effect determination process (step S160) according to the present embodiment, a description will be given as a process of determining the display form of the first hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H as the white display form.

  In addition, when performing the hold change effect and the hold change gaze effect for the display mode at the time of addition of the first hold display, in step S160, addition of the first hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H The process of determining the time display mode, the process of determining whether to execute the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect for the display mode when the first hold display is added, and the effect mode of the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect The process of determining, the process of determining the execution timing of the hold change effect or the hold change change effect when it is determined to execute the hold change effect or the hold change effect, and the change display of the hold display when executing the hold change effect What is necessary is just to perform the process etc. which determine a display mode.

  After executing the first hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the first hold effect determination process based on the determination result of the first hold effect determination process (step S161). . Specifically, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the display mode of the hold display in the first hold effect determination process to the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. Correspondingly, the determination content (display mode at the time of addition) of the first hold effect determination process is stored.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the display mode of the hold display determined in the first hold effect determining process (step S160) (the destination corresponding to the buffer number in the start winning reception command buffer 194A). Based on the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the reading preview buffer 194B), a first hold addition process for adding a new hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H is executed (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect control pattern in which the on-hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the above-described prefetch notice buffer 194B is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H. In the first hold effect determination process, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The first hold display according to the determined display mode at the time of addition is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S154 that the second start opening winning designation command is received (step S154; Yes), for example, a second hold effect determination process is executed (step S163). The second hold effect determination process includes a process of determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of the second hold display when additional display is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H. In the second hold effect determination process (step S163) according to the present embodiment, a description will be given as a process of determining the display form of the second hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H as the white display form.

  In addition, in the case of executing a hold change effect or a hold change gasse effect for the display mode at the time of addition of the second hold display, in step S163, addition of the second hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H The process of determining the time display mode, the process of determining whether to execute the hold change effect or the hold change gaze effect for the display mode when the second hold display is added, or the effect mode of the hold change effect or the hold change effect The process of determining, the process of determining the execution timing of the hold change effect or the hold change change effect when it is determined to execute the hold change effect or the hold change effect, and the change display of the hold display when executing the hold change effect What is necessary is just to perform the process etc. which determine a display mode.

  In addition, each process of step S163, step S164, and step S165 related to the second start opening prize is the same as the process related to each process of step S160, step S161, and step S162 related to the first start opening prize, Since “first” in each step can be read as “second” and the code can be read corresponding to the reading, the description is omitted.

Here, when the display mode at the time of addition of the hold display is determined in the first hold effect determination process at step S160 or the second hold effect determination process at step S163, an example of setting the determination ratio of the display mode at the time of adding the hold display This may be determined with reference to FIG.
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode when adding the hold display. Note that the ROM 121 only needs to store seven types of hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 26A shows the hold display mode selected when the variation category is “PA1 (abbreviation / non-reach loss)” or the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example (H-TBL1) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by a determination table. FIG. 26 (B) shows an example of setting the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above seven types ( H-TBL2). FIG. 26C shows setting of a display mode determination ratio of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (lost))” among the above seven types. This is an example (H-TBL3).

  FIG. 26D shows a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA5 (super reach β (losing)) among the above seven types. 26E shows the display of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is “PB3 (normal reach (big hit))” among the above seven types. 26 is an example of setting the aspect ratio (H-TBL5), and Fig. 26 (F) shows a hold selected when the variation category is "PB4 (super reach α (big hit))" among the above seven types. 26 is a setting example (H-TBL6) of the display mode determination ratio of the hold display based on the display mode determination table, and Fig. 26 (G) is a variation category "PB5 (super It is a setting example (H-TBL7) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when

  According to FIG. 26, for example, in the case of reach, a higher color, for example, red or yellow, is easier to be determined than in the case of non-reach, and a lower color, for example, blue or white (initial color) is determined. It is hard to be done. In addition, in the case of reach, when the reach becomes hot (for example, reach or super reach with high expectation that the specific display result is derived and displayed), the specific display result is derived and displayed rather than the reach that is not hot (for example, hot reach) Therefore, it is easier to determine the upper colors such as red and yellow, and it is difficult to determine the lower colors such as blue and white. Alternatively, according to FIGS. 17, 18, and 26, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, higher colors such as red and yellow are determined than when the special figure display result is “lost”. This makes it difficult to determine lower colors such as blue and white. In other words, the higher color display modes such as red and yellow have a higher expectation level for the hot performance and the big hit rate than the lower color display modes such as blue and white. ing. More specifically, a hot effect (for example, an effect with a high expectation level in which a specific display result is derived and displayed or an effect with a high expectation level controlled in a specific gaming state) is executed in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white. The expectation that is made and the expectation that becomes a big hit are high.

  That is, when determining the display mode at the time of addition of the hold display in the first hold effect determination process of step S160, the effect control CPU 120 in the first hold effect determination process (step S160), the fluctuation transmitted from the main board 11. Based on the variation category specified by the category command, the pending display mode determination table to be used is selected from among the multiple pending display mode determination tables configured with the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 26, and the selected pending display mode is selected. Based on the determination table and the random display value MR6 for determining the display mode of the hold display, the display mode (display mode at the time of addition) of the first hold display to be additionally displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H may be determined. .

  Note that the display mode of the first hold display is different from the display mode of addition from the display mode of addition to the first hold display displayed in the display mode of addition (for example, the display mode of white addition) A hold change effect, a hold change gaze effect, a change effect of the first hold display, or a change effect that changes the display mode of the first hold display may be executed.

  In addition, when the display mode at the time of adding the hold display is determined in the second hold effect determination process in step S163, the effect control CPU 120 changes the variation transmitted from the main board 11 in the second hold effect determination process (step S163). Based on the variation category specified by the category command, the hold display mode used from among the plurality of hold display mode determination tables similar to the plurality of hold display mode determination tables configured with the determination ratio as shown in FIG. The determination table is selected, and the second hold display display mode (additional time) to be additionally displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H based on the selected hold display mode determination table and the random number MR6 for determining the display mode of the hold display The display mode) may be determined.

Note that the display mode of the second hold display is different from the display mode at the time of addition from the display mode at the time of addition to the second hold display displayed in the display mode at the time of addition (for example, white display mode at the time of addition) A hold change effect or a hold change gaze effect that changes from a hold display of red to a hold display of a red display mode, an effect of encouraging (indicating) that the display mode of the second hold display changes may be executed.
The display mode of the first hold display may be different from the display mode of the second hold display. For example, the display mode of the first hold display is “red” “yellow” “blue” “white”. The display mode of the second hold display may be different infant modes such as the four display modes of “peach”, “orange”, “green”, and “gray”. Among the plurality of display modes of the hold display and the plurality of display modes of the second hold display, some display modes may be a common display mode, and other display modes may be different display modes.

  After performing the winning effect determination process in step S150 shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like, as shown in FIG. Any one of the following steps S170 to 177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 A process of determining a fixed decorative pattern in accordance with a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like, a process of shifting the first hold display or the second hold display, This includes processing for determining whether or not various effects are performed, and determining the effects of various effects. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. 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 confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and in step S172 As in the variable display effect process, various effect controls in the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, or the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and reads various control data based on the set contents, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect process, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect process, by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, etc., various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state, an effect execution setting process after the big hit (for example, the first effect execution counter of the first effect execution counter) Clearing or setting of the value, clearing of the value of the first effect counter, clearing of the value of the second effect counter, etc.). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 24 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it becomes “lost”, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Determination is made (step S522). When it is determined that it is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is variable in the decorative design. Whether or not the display mode is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 6). Determination is made (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols.

  Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table 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 “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area 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 “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area 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 a jackpot combination but a 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 S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

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

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plural types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the effect execution setting process is executed (step S531). The effect execution setting process includes a process for determining whether or not the first effect is executed based on the value of the first effect execution counter set after the probability variation big hit, a process for determining whether or not the second effect is executed, and a variation pattern. The process etc. which set the production | presentation control pattern corresponding to 1 as a usage pattern are included. Details will be described later.

  After executing the process of step S531, the pending digest process is executed (step S532). Specifically, the hold display displayed at the right end of the start winning memory display area 5H is erased from the start win memory display area 5H, and if there is a hold display on the left side, the hold display is shifted one by one. Let

  After executing the process of step S532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, the execution setting of “one-shot notification effect” is made to immediately notify (definitely notify) that the variable display result is “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission. May be. Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Further, in the process of step S533, it may be set so that a predetermined aspect of the effect is performed for liveliness, for example, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, light emission member 9SL, 9SR) light-emits is performed.

  After executing the process of step S533, 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 specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S534). ). Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535). For example, an image display is performed by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process in step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The sound in the speaker 8 is transmitted by setting the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 or transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13. Setting for starting output and setting for starting light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting an illumination signal designated by lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14 are performed. .

  After executing the processing of step S535, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S536). Specifically, the production control CPU 120 is associated with the start winning reception command buffer 194A when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game or the second special game. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands is deleted, and the command (first command) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command The command associated with the start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.

  Further, in the process of step S536, deletion or shift of information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also performed according to deletion or shift of the command. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

Here, the effect execution setting process (step S531) will be described in detail.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect execution setting process in step S531 of FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first effect determination process in step S702. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second effect determination process in step S710.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the first effect execution counter set in the after-hit effect execution setting process in step S177 is “8” (step S701). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first variable display after the probability variation big hit by determining whether or not the value of the first effect execution counter is “8”. If the value of the first effect counter is “8”, that is, if it is the first variable display after a probable big hit (step S701; YES), the first effect determination process (step S702) is executed.

With reference to FIG. 29, an example of the 1st effect determination process in step S702 is demonstrated.
First, the effect control CPU 120 checks the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer (step S713), and the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the starting winning reception command buffer have a variable display indicating “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step S714). The effect control CPU 120 ends the first effect determination process when there is no variable display indicating “big hit” in the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning (step S714; NO). The effect control CPU 120 performs a first effect execution presence / absence determination process when there is a variable display indicating “big hit” in the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning (step S714; YES).

FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio in the effect execution presence / absence determination table.
In the example shown in the figure, “80”% is assigned to “execution presence” and “20”% is assigned to “no execution” as the determination ratio of whether or not the first effect is executed, and “ 20 "% and" 80 "% are assigned to no execution. In other words, in the first effect determination process (step S702), if there is a variable display indicating “big hit” in the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first effect is executed. In the determination process (step S715), the presence / absence of execution of the first effect is determined with reference to the setting example of the determination ratio of the presence / absence of execution of the first effect shown in FIG. In addition, in the second effect determination process (step S710) described later, when there is a variable display indicating “big hit” in the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 displays the second effect. In the execution presence / absence determination process (step S723), the execution presence / absence of the second effect is determined with reference to a setting example of the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the second effect shown in FIG.

  When there are a plurality of variable displays that are “big hits” in the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 performs variable display that becomes “big hits” that is digested first. Whether or not to execute the first effect is determined, and it is not necessary to determine whether or not to execute the first effect for the variable display that becomes the remaining “big hit”. In addition, when there are a plurality of “big hit” variable displays in the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the presentation control CPU 120 performs variable display that becomes the “big hit” to be digested first. Whether or not to execute the second effect is determined, and it is not necessary to determine whether or not to execute the second effect for the variable display that becomes the remaining “big hit”.

  It should be noted that one or both of the setting examples of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the first effect or the second effect is the first big hit or the second big hit (the big hit in the consecutive resort) or not. For example, different determination ratios may be used depending on the game state.

  Returning to FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first effect is determined to be executed by the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) (step S716). When the first effect is determined to be executed (step S716; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the first effect execution counter set in the after-hit effect execution setting process in the ending effect process (step S177). Is set to "-1" (step S717), and the value corresponding to the corresponding buffer number in step S713 is set as the value of the first effect counter (step S718).

  Specifically, in step S713, when the on-hold information corresponding to buffer number 1 is the on-hold information corresponding to the buffer number 1 among the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer, the effect control CPU 120 displays the buffer number. A value “1” corresponding to 1 is set as the value of the first effect counter. In addition, in step S713, when the hold information corresponding to buffer number 2 is buffer information that is a big hit among the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the buffer number 2. The value “2” to be set is set as the value of the first effect counter.

  In addition, in step S713, when the hold information corresponding to buffer number 3 is the hold information corresponding to the jackpot among the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the buffer number 3. The value “3” to be set is set as the value of the first effect counter. Further, in step S713, when the hold information corresponding to buffer number 4 is the hold information that is a big hit among the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the buffer number 4 The value “4” to be set is set as the value of the first effect counter.

Similarly, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value “5” corresponding to the buffer number 5 as the value of the first effect counter when the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 5 is the hold information that is a big hit, If the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 6 is a big hit hold information, the value “6” corresponding to the buffer number 6 is set as the value of the first effect counter, and the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 7 is a big hit. If the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 8 is set as the value of the first effect counter, and the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 8 is the hold information corresponding to the big hit, The value “8” corresponding to the number 8 is set as the value of the first effect counter.
Thus, in step S718, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value corresponding to the corresponding buffer number in step S713 as the value of the first effect counter.
In other words, in step S718, the effect control CPU 120 stores the hold information of the target determined to be the hold information that is a big hit as a result of checking the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer in step S713. The value corresponding to the buffer number is set as the value of the first effect counter.

  Then, after setting the value of the first effect counter in step S718, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the first effect counter to “−1” (step S719), so that the first effect counter is set. The value is updated, an effect control pattern corresponding to the first effect is set as a use pattern (step S720), and the first effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S716 that the first effect is not determined to be executed, that is, if the first effect is not executed (step S716; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines the first effect. The process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 28, when the value of the first effect execution counter is not “8” (step S701; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the first effect execution counter is “0”. (Step S703). When the value of the first effect execution counter is not “0” (step S703; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the first effect execution counter to “−1” (step S704), thereby the first effect execution counter. When the value of the first effect counter is not “0” (step 705; NO), the value of the first effect counter is set to “−1” (step S706). Update. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the first effect as a use pattern (step S728).

  On the other hand, when the value of the first effect execution counter is “0” (step S703; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the first effect counter is “0” (step S707). ). When the value of the first effect counter is not “0” (step S707; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the first effect counter to “−1” (step S706). Update. When the value of the first effect counter is “0” (step S707; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the second effect counter is “0” (step S708). When the value of the second effect counter is not “0” (step S708; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the second effect counter by “−1” (step S711). Update.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect as a use pattern (step S729). On the other hand, when the value of the second effect counter is “0” (step S708; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change is a big hit change (step S709), and the change is a big hit. When it is not a fluctuation (step S709; NO), a second effect determination process is executed (step S710).
Here, as described above, the “variation” refers to the variable display executed this time (variable display to be executed from now on).
In other words, when the value of the second effect counter is “0” (step S708; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is a change in which the change (variable display) to be executed (to be executed from now on) is a big hit. It is determined whether or not (step S709), and if the fluctuation to be executed this time (to be executed from now on) is not a big hit (step S709; NO), the second effect determination process is executed.

  Then, after the processing of step S710, step S729, step S728, and step S702, or when it is determined in step S709 that the variation is not a big hit variation (step S709; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs the main board 11. The effect control pattern corresponding to the specified variation pattern is set as the usage pattern from the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the (step S712), and the effect execution setting process is terminated.

With reference to FIG. 30, an example of the second effect determination process in step S710 will be described.
Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, for example, the number of the hold information that is the target of the prefetch determination of the first effect is “8”, whereas the hold that is the target of the prefetch determination of the second effect is The number of information is “4”. That is, the number of hold information that is a target of prefetch determination for the first effect is different from the number of hold information that is a target of prefetch determination for the second effect.

  First, the effect control CPU 120 checks the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning reception command buffer (step S721), and the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning reception command buffer have a variable display indicating “big hit”. It is determined whether or not (step S722). The effect control CPU 120 ends the second effect determination process when there is no variable display indicating “big hit” in the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the time of the start winning prize (step S722; NO). The effect control CPU 120 performs a second effect execution presence / absence determination process when there is a variable display indicating “big hit” in the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the time of start winning (step S722; YES).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the second effect with reference to the setting example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the second effect shown in FIG. 31 (step S723). The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second effect is determined to be executed by the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) (step S724), and the second effect is determined to be executed. In the case (step S724; YES), the value corresponding to the corresponding buffer number is set in step S721 to the value of the second effect counter (step S725).

  Specifically, in step S721, when the on-hold information corresponding to buffer number 1 is the on-hold information corresponding to the big number among the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning reception command buffer, the effect control CPU 120 displays the buffer number. A value “1” corresponding to 1 is set as the value of the second effect counter. In addition, in step S721, when the hold information corresponding to buffer number 2 is the hold information that is a big hit among the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the buffer number 2 The value “2” to be set is set as the value of the second effect counter.

In addition, in step S721, when the hold information corresponding to buffer number 3 is the hold information corresponding to the jackpot among the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the buffer number 3. The value “3” to be set is set as the value of the second effect counter. Further, in step S721, when the hold information corresponding to buffer number 4 is the hold information corresponding to the big hit among the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the buffer number 4. The value “4” to be set is set as the value of the second effect counter.
Thus, in step S725, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value corresponding to the corresponding buffer number in step S721 as the value of the second effect counter.
That is, in step S725, the production control CPU 120 stores the hold information of the target that is determined to be the hold information that is a big hit as a result of checking the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning reception command buffer in step S721. The value corresponding to the buffer number is set as the value of the second effect counter.

  Then, after setting the value of the second effect counter in step S725 as described above, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the value of the second effect counter to “−1” (step S726), thereby setting the second effect counter. The value is updated, an effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect is set as a use pattern (step S727), and the second effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S724 that the second effect is not determined to be executed (step S724; NO), that is, if the first effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines the first effect. The process ends.

According to FIGS. 28, 29, and 30, the effect control CPU 120 starts when the value of the first effect execution counter is “8”, that is, when it is the first variable display after the probability variation big hit. Pre-reading determination is made for a maximum of eight pieces of hold information stored in the received command buffer at the time of winning. When the value of the first performance execution counter is not “8”, for example, when it is not normal or the first fluctuation after big hit fluctuation, start A pre-read determination is made for a maximum of four pieces of hold information stored in the winning reception command buffer.
Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first effect being executed without executing the second effect when the first effect is being executed. In addition, when a plurality of pieces of hold information that is a big win is stored in the start winning reception command buffer, whether or not to execute the first effect and the second effect is determined only for the big hit that is consumed first, otherwise Pre-reading judgment is not performed for the pending information.

Thereby, since the number of the hold information which becomes the object of performing the prefetch determination for the first effect and the number of the hold information which is the object of performing the prefetch determination for the second effect are different, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect. It can improve the interest of the player.
In addition, when the value of the first effect execution counter set by the after-hit effect execution setting process is 8, that is, when the first variable display after the big hit is performed, the pre-reading determination is performed for a maximum of 8 pieces of hold information. Since it is performed, it can be notified by the first effect that it will be an on-hold consecutive resort, and the interest of the player can be improved.

In this case, the on-hold consecutive villa is one or more pieces of hold information stored at least until the end of the current jackpot, and in a variable display corresponding to any of the stored hold information. This is a case where the hold information determined to be the next big hit is stored.
For example, in the case where eight pieces of hold information are stored at the time until the current jackpot is completed (for example, when the big jackpot is being executed), a variable corresponding to any of the eight pieces of hold information is stored. In the display, the hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  In addition, according to the processing of step S707 and step S708, when the value of the first effect counter is not 0, that is, when the first effect is being executed, the second effect determination process is not performed, and therefore the first effect and the first effect. Duplicate execution of two effects can be suppressed, and the effect of the effects can be improved.

  In addition, according to the processes of step S707, step S708, and step S709, when the first effect and the second effect are being executed, the second effect determining process for determining whether or not to execute a new second effect is performed. Therefore, the first production, the second production, and the second production can be prevented from being duplicated, and the production effect can be improved.

  Further, according to the processing of step S707, step S708, and step S709, the second effect determination processing is performed even if the variable display by winning the game ball at the start winning opening during the demonstration display is a variable display that is a big hit. Can be suppressed, and the production effect can be improved.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit post effect execution setting process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 in FIG.

First, the effect control CPU 120 clears the value of the first effect execution counter to “0” (step S801), clears the value of the first effect counter to “0” (step S802), and sets the value of the second effect counter. The value is cleared to “0” (step S803). Then, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current big hit is a probable big hit based on, for example, a symbol designation command notified from the main board 11 (step S804), and the current big hit is a probable big hit. (Step S804; YES), “8” is set to the value of the first effect execution counter (step S805), and the after-hit effect execution setting process is terminated. When the current big hit is not a probable big hit (step S804; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the number of hours and hours as the value of the hour and hour counter (step S806), and ends the after-hit effect execution setting process.
For example, in the effect of notifying the number of time reductions, the value of the time reduction number counter (time reduction number: 100 times) set in step S806 is the value of the time reduction number counter in the variable display start setting process (step S171) in step S170. “-1” (not shown) is notified as “time remaining 99 times” corresponding to the value of the time reduction counter as an effect to notify the time reduction number, and the value of the time reduction counter becomes “ -1 "is executed, the effect of notifying the number of time reductions is executed.

  According to FIG. 28, FIG. 29, FIG. 30, and FIG. 32, when the value of the first effect execution counter is “8”, the effect control CPU 120 substitutes for the effect to notify without setting the probability variation number after the big hit. The first effect is executed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the first effect execution counter when it is a probable big hit, and executes the first effect with reference to the start winning reception command buffer and the effect execution determination table. When the presence / absence is determined and the probability variation is not a big hit, a value corresponding to the number of times (100 times) for notifying the number of times is set in the time / count counter. That is, when performing the first effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first effect instead of the effect of notifying the number of time reductions.

It should be noted that the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the start winning prize are checked and it is determined that the hold information that becomes “big hit” is not stored (step S714; NO), or the first execution execution existence determination process When it is determined in step S715 that it is determined that the first effect execution is not performed (step S716; NO), the effect control CPU 120 may clear the value of the first effect execution counter to “0”. .
By doing in this way, even if it is determined not to execute the first effect, the second effect determining process (step S710) can be executed, so that the opportunity for the effect can be improved, and the player Can improve the interest of

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  On the main board 11 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the first reserved memory number, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 determines the second reserved memory number. Is updated (step S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category (step S217). The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result using the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the like (steps S403 and S404). The CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the special figure display result that is the determination result, the number of reserved memories updated in step S215, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 (step S412). . The CPU 103 that has determined the variation category sets transmission of a variation category command that specifies the variation category that is the determination result (step S413), and executes command control processing (step S17). As a result, a variation category command for designating the variation category determined in step S412 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the main board 11 side, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 first determines the variation category extracted in step S217 in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Without using the random value MR3, the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is extracted again, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category and numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. The CPU 103 that has determined the variation pattern sets transmission of a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result, and executes command control processing (step S17). Thereby, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined in step S111 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 performs the start winning memory display area in the hold effect determination process (first hold effect determination process in step S160). The display mode (additional display mode (white) at the time of addition) to be displayed on 5H is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode (additional display mode (white)) of the hold display to be displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H in the hold effect determination process (second hold effect determination process in step S163). To do.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the prefetch notice buffer 194B to store the contents of determination of the hold effect determination process (for example, display mode when added) based on the determination result of the first hold effect determination process in step S160 ( In step S161), the first hold display is added to the start winning storage display area 5H based on the stored contents (display mode at the time of addition) (step S162).
Further, the effect control CPU 120 causes the prefetch notice buffer 194B to store the contents of determination of the hold effect determination process (for example, the display mode at the time of addition) based on the determination result of the second hold effect determination process in step S163 ( Step S164), based on the stored contents (display mode at the time of addition), the second hold display is added to the start winning storage display area 5H (Step S165).

  On the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition is satisfied, the production control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194 </ b> B, and in the variable display, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. An effect control pattern is set based on the variation pattern specified by.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets “8” as the value of the first effect counter (step S805) when the probable big hit is determined in the effect determination process after the big hit in the ending effect process (step S177). In the determination process (step S702), the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) is performed by checking the start winning reception command buffer (step S713), thereby enabling the first effect to be executed. In the effect determination process after the big hit in step S177), instead of setting the value of the first effect counter to “8” in the case of no promising big hit, the time reduction number is set as the value of the time reduction number counter (step S806). Shortening time without performing the execution execution determination process (step S715) To be executed the effect of informing the number.

  In addition, when the first effect is not executed and when the second effect is not executed, the effect control CPU 120 checks the reception command buffer at the start winning prize in the second effect determination process (step S710) ( By performing step S721), the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) is performed to enable execution of the second effect.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. 33 (A) (a) to 33 (A) (e) and FIGS. 33 (B) (a) to 33 (B) (e), the arrow “↓” in the display operation has a variable decorative pattern. Indicates that it is being displayed. Also, in each of the scenes of FIGS. 33 (A) (a) to 33 (A) (e) and FIGS. 33 (B) (a) to 33 (B) (e), the start winning storage display area 5H The illustration of the hold display is omitted.

  The scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33A are scenes when the big hit ends, and are examples of when the ending effect ends. At this time, it is assumed that it is determined that the time reduction control (100 times) is performed without performing the probability variation control. In other words, based on the variable display result notification command notified from the main board 11, the jackpot type determined in step S528, etc., the “non-probable change” jackpot in the post-hit effect execution setting process in the ending effect process in step S177. Assume that the determination is made (step S804; NO), and the number of time reductions “100” is set.

In the scenes of FIGS. 33 (A) and (b) after the scenes of FIGS. 33 (A) and (a), based on the determination that the time reduction control is performed in the scenes of FIGS. This is a scene when the execution of the effect of notifying the set number of times in S806 is started and the variable display of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the example shown in the figure, the number of time reduction (the value of the time reduction counter) “100” set in step S806 is set to “−1” in the variable display start setting process (step S171) in step S170. As an example of the effect of notifying the number of time reductions, “99 remaining time reductions” corresponding to the value of the time reduction counter is notified.
At this time, although not shown in the drawing, eight hold displays are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H.

33A and 33B, after the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33B, the variable display stop display of each decorative design, the variable display of the decorative design, and the update of the time-count counter (updated by subtracting the time-count counter value) By repeating the process, the suspended information for 7 fluctuations is digested, and in the subsequent scenes of FIGS. 33 (A) and 33 (c), the time-count counter updated in step S171 or the like as an effect to notify the time-short count This is a scene in which “decimal time remaining 93 times” corresponding to the value of is displayed and the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are finally stopped and displayed as “3” “2” “4”. .
Although not shown in the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33C, the start winning memory display area 5H is other than the eight hold displays displayed in the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33B. If there is no hold display based on the new start prize, one hold display is displayed.

In the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33D after the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33C, the number of time reductions is digested once (updated by subtracting “−1” from the time reduction number counter in step S171). As an effect of notifying the number of time reductions, it is informed that “time remaining 92 times” corresponding to the value of the time reduction counter updated in step S171 and the like, and decorations in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R This is a scene when the variable display of symbols is started.
At this time, although not shown in the drawing, in the start winning memory display area 5H, there is a hold display based on a new start win other than the one hold display displayed in the scenes of FIGS. If there is no, 0 hold display is displayed.

In the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33E after the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33D, the decorative symbols “4” and “7” in the decorative symbol display area 5L and the decorative symbol display area 5R are non-reachable. This is a scene when the display is temporarily stopped in the form and the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area 5C is being variably displayed.
At this time, although not shown in the drawing, in the start winning memory display area 5H, there is a hold display based on a new start win other than the one hold display displayed in the scenes of FIGS. If there is no, 0 hold display is displayed.

  In this way, in the scenes of FIGS. 33 (A) to 33 (A) (e), the set number of times (the number of times corresponding to the value of the hour / times counter) is set as an effect to notify the number of times. It is an example when the effect which alert | reports is performed. On the other hand, the scenes of FIGS. 33 (B) (a) to 33 (B) (e) are examples of executing the first effect instead of the effect of notifying the number of time reductions.

  The scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33A are scenes when the big hit ends, as in the scenes of FIGS. 33A and 33A, and are examples of when the ending effect has ended. At this time, eight pieces of hold information are stored in the start winning reception command buffer, and based on the value of the first effect execution counter being set to “8”, the start winning reception command buffer Prefetch determination is made for buffer numbers 1 to 8, and the eighth hold information (hold information corresponding to buffer number 8) among the eight is the hold information that is a big hit, and execution of the first effect is performed on the hold information. Assume that it has been determined.

  Specifically, the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33A are stored in the start winning reception command buffer in the ending effect process (step S177) executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. 8 pieces of hold information are stored, and based on the variable display result notification command notified from the main board 11, the big hit type determined in step S528, etc., the big hit post effect execution setting in the ending effect process in step S177 In the process, it is determined that the “probability change” is a big hit (step S804; YES), the value of the first effect execution counter is set to “8” (step S805), and the effect execution setting process in the variable display start setting process in step S171. In (Step S531), the value of the first effect execution counter is determined to be “8”. Step S701; YES), which is an example of a case where the first effect determination process (step S702) is executed.

In the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33B after the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33A, the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the received command buffer at the time of winning are checked in the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33A. Then, the holding information corresponding to the buffer number 8 is the holding information that is a big hit, and the execution of the first effect is determined based on the holding information, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Is an example when the execution of the first effect is started in a display mode in which variable display of decorative symbols is started and “7 more times until chance” is displayed in the character image and balloon display.
At this time, although not shown in the drawing, eight hold displays are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  That is, in the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33B, the hold information stored in the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer is checked (step S713), and the result of the check corresponds to the buffer number 8. Based on the fact that the hold information is the hold information that is a big hit (step S714; YES), and that the first effect is determined to be executed in the first effect execution presence determination process (step S715) (step S716; YES), The value of the first effect execution counter is updated to “7” (step S717), and the value of the first effect counter is set to “8” corresponding to the buffer number “8” corresponding to the hold information that is a big hit (step S717). S718), the value of the first effect counter is updated to “7” (step S719), and an effect control pattern corresponding to the first effect is set (step S719). S720), and by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern as the use pattern (step S712), variable display of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the character image and This is an example when the execution of the first effect is started in a display mode of displaying “seven times until chance” in a balloon display.

Then, after the scenes shown in FIGS. 33 (B) and 33 (b), stop display of variable display of each decorative design, variable display of decorative design, and update of the value of the first performance execution counter (the value of the first performance execution counter is changed). By subtracting and updating the value of the first effect counter (the process of subtracting and updating the value of the first effect counter), etc., the suspended information for seven variations is digested, and the subsequent figure In the scenes of 33 (B) and (c), as the first effect, “one more time until chance” corresponding to the updated value “1” of the first effect counter is displayed, and each decorative symbol display area 5L, This is a scene in which the decorative symbols of 5C and 5R are finally stopped and displayed as “3”, “2”, and “4”.
Although not shown in the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33C, the start winning memory display area 5H is other than the eight hold displays displayed in the scenes of FIGS. 33B and 33B. If there is no hold display based on the new start prize, one hold display is displayed.

In the scenes of FIGS. 33 (B) and 33 (d) after the scenes of FIGS. 33 (B) and 33 (c), one piece of hold information is consumed and corresponds to the value “0” of the first effect counter as the first effect. By displaying “Chance !?”, the player is informed that the expectation that is a big hit for the variable display is high, and variable display of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is started. It is a scene when it was done.
At this time, although not shown in the drawing, in the start winning memory display area 5H, there is a hold display based on a new start win other than the one hold display displayed in the scenes of FIGS. If there is no, 0 hold display is displayed.

In the scenes shown in FIGS. 33B and 33E after the scenes shown in FIGS. 33B and 33D, the decorative design “7” in the decorative design display area 5L and the decorative design display area 5R is temporarily stopped in a reach manner. This is a scene displayed when the variable display of the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C is being variably displayed.
At this time, although not shown in the drawing, in the start winning memory display area 5H, there is a hold display based on a new start win other than the one hold display displayed in the scenes of FIGS. If there is no, 0 hold display is displayed.

  The first effect is an effect in which the variable display count is notified in a countdown effect mode until the variable display becomes a big hit as described above. For example, by displaying the number of times with a character image and a balloon, the variable display count to the big hit is displayed. This is an effect that counts down with the digestion of the hold information (variable display), and is an effect that is executed with a pre-read determination on a maximum of 8 pieces of hold information after the end of the big hit. The examples shown in the scenes of FIGS. 33 (A) to 33 (A) and 33 (e) are the effects of notifying the number of time reductions as described above, but FIGS. 33 (B) (a) to 33 (). B) In the example shown in each scene of (e), it is executed in place of the effect of informing the number of time reductions.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. In FIG. 34 (a) to FIG. 34 (f), an arrow “↓” in the display operation indicates that the decorative symbol is being variably displayed. Also, in each of the scenes of FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (f), illustration of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H is omitted.

The scene of Fig.34 (a) is a scene when the variable display of a decoration symbol is started in the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.
At this time, although not shown, three hold displays are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H.
The scene of FIG. 34 (b) after the scene of FIG. 34 (a) indicates the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R started in the scene of FIG. This is a scene when the display is stopped with the decorative pattern "4".
At this time, based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize at the first start port or the second start port, the number of hold information becomes four, a pre-reading determination is executed for the four hold information, and the hold by the win Assume that the information is pending information that is a big hit. Further, it is assumed that the hold information that is a big hit is stored in the buffer number 4 of the start winning reception command buffer. Then, it is assumed that it is determined that the second effect is to be executed with respect to the hold information that becomes the big hit with reference to the start command reception command buffer and the effect execution determination table. At this time, although not shown, four hold displays are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  Specifically, in the scene of FIG. 34B, the value of the first effect execution counter is not set in the after-hit effect execution setting process in the ending effect process (step S177), and the value of the effect process flag is set. When it is “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, that is, when it is not the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, neither the first production nor the second production is executed (the first production counter of the first production counter) When the value “0” (step S707; YES), the value of the second effect counter “0” (step S709; YES), and the fluctuation is not a big hit fluctuation (step S709; NO)), the second effect determination process is executed. Is an example.

In the scene of FIG. 34 (c) after the scene of FIG. 34 (b), the value of the second effect counter is set based on the determination that the second effect is executed in the scene of FIG. 34 (b). This is a scene when the execution of the second effect is started and variable display of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the example shown in the drawing, as an example of the second effect, a character image and a band different from the first effect are displayed as “three more times until chance”.
In the scene of FIG. 34 (c), although not shown, in the start prize storage display area 5H, new start prizes other than the four hold displays displayed in the scene of FIG. 34 (b) are displayed. If there is no hold display based on this, three hold displays are displayed.

  That is, in the scene of FIG. 34 (c), the hold information stored in the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning reception command buffer is checked (step S721). As a result of the check, the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 4 is found. Based on the hold information that is a big hit (step S722; YES), the second effect is determined to be executed (step S724; YES) in the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723). The value of the execution counter is set to “4” corresponding to the buffer number “4” corresponding to the hold information that is a big hit (step S725), and the value of the second effect counter is updated to “3” (step S726). The production control pattern corresponding to the second production is set (step S727), and the production control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is set. As a pattern for use (step S712), variable display of decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. "Is displayed.

The scene of FIG. 34 (d) of the scene of FIG. 34 (c) is an example when the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed at “4”, “5”, and “7”. . Then, after the scene of FIG. 34 (d), the variable display of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is stopped, the variable symbols are variablely displayed, and the value of the second effect counter is updated (second effect). The process of subtracting and updating the counter value) is repeated to digest the pending information for two variations, and in the subsequent scene of FIG. 34 (e), the updated second effect counter is used as the second effect. By displaying “chance !?” corresponding to the value “0” of the player, the player is informed that the expectation level that is a big hit for the variable display is high, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. It is a scene when the variable display of the decorative design in is started. Then, in the scene of FIG. 34 (f) after the scene of FIG. 34 (e), the decorative symbol “7” in the decorative symbol display area 5L and the decorative symbol display area 5R is temporarily stopped and displayed in a reach manner, and the decorative symbol display is performed. This is a scene when the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the area 5C is being variably displayed.
In the scene of FIG. 34 (e), although not shown, the start prize storage display area 5H includes new start prizes other than the four hold displays displayed in the scene of FIG. 34 (b). If there is no hold display based on this, 0 hold displays are displayed.

  As described above, the second effect is an effect different from the first effect in which the variable display count is notified by the effect of countdown until the variable display becomes a big hit as described above. For example, the number of times by the character image and the balloon different from the first effect Is an effect that is executed in an effect mode that counts down the number of variable displays up to the big hit as the hold information (variable display) is digested, and prefetch determination is made for up to four pieces of hold information after the big hit ends It is an effect that is executed. The first effect and the second effect have different effects as described above, but are executed by, for example, the same image display device 5, and in the present embodiment, the same position (for example, image display) in the image display device 5 is used. It is an effect executed in the upper left of the device 5).

  In addition, although the case where the character image displayed by the 1st effect and the character image displayed by the 2nd effect differed was demonstrated, the same character image may be sufficient and a character image may not be displayed. . Moreover, although the case where it was the production | presentation aspect from which the balloon-shaped display displayed by the 1st production and the strip | belt-shaped display displayed by the 2nd production were different was demonstrated, the same production aspect may be sufficient, An effect mode that displays other than the above may be used. In this case, for example, a part of the display mode (effect mode) may be different between the first effect and the second effect, such as changing the color of the characters displayed in the first effect and the second effect. The apparent display mode (effect mode) may be the same between the first effect and the second effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine 1 that can execute variable display based on the start condition being satisfied, and stores the variable display that does not satisfy the start condition as the hold information. Storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit 151A for storing first hold information with a limit of four, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B for storing second hold information with a limit of four, a total hold storage Whether the command is received in the starting prize received command buffer 194A for storing each command set up to 8 sets corresponding to the maximum value of the number, and the hold information stored in the hold storage means. In the determination means for determining whether or not (for example, in the first effect determination process (step S702), the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the received command buffer at the start winning prize are checked (step S). 13) When there is pending information that is a big hit, in the process of determining whether or not to execute the first effect (step S715) or in the second effect determining process (step S710), the buffer numbers 1 to 3 of the start winning reception command buffer 4 (step S721) and when there is pending information that is a big hit, the process of determining whether or not to execute the second effect (step S723) and the specific effect can be executed based on the determination result of the determination means Specific execution executing means (for example, in the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) in the first effect determination process (step S702), the presence / absence of execution of the first effect is determined with reference to the effect execution presence / absence determination table; Processing for setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the first effect as a use pattern when one effect is determined to be executed ( In step S720) or the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) in the second effect determination process (step S710), whether or not the second effect is executed is determined with reference to the effect execution presence / absence determination table. A process for setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect as a use pattern (step S727) when the execution is determined to be executed, and the specific effect is a first effect (for example, a big hit) As an effect of notifying the variable display count until the variable display by counting down, the variable display count is displayed by the character image and the balloon-like display, so that the variable display count until the big hit is counted down with the digestion of the hold information (variable display). Effect) and a second effect different from the first effect (for example, variable display count until variable display that is a big hit) This is an effect different from the first effect that is notified by the countdown. For example, the variable display count up to the big hit can be obtained by displaying the variable display count in the character image and the strip display different from the character image in the first effect. The number of the hold information that is the target of the first effect is different from the number of the hold information that is the target of the second effect (for example, the first display). The number of the hold information that is the target of the production is “8”, while the number of the hold information that is the target of the second production is “4”).

  According to this configuration, since the number of hold information that is the target of the specific effect differs between the first effect and the second effect, the effect of the effect can be improved and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, variable display can be executed based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means in the order in which the game media pass through the start area (for example, in the sorting device 200). By alternately winning the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening by the distribution member, the first hold information is stored in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning opening, Second winning information is stored in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the start winning opening, and the winning order (game ball detection) of the entire hold information including the first hold information and the second hold information. In order), it is possible to specify whether the information is the first holding information or the second holding information, and the information is digested from the holding information corresponding to the game medium won first.

  According to such a configuration, the hold information can be easily accumulated, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to any one of the above, the first performance can be executed after a specific display result (for example, “big hit” by a confirmed decorative symbol or the like that becomes a big hit combination). May be.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the player can be improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the first effect and the second effect may be executed using the same display means (for example, the first effect). The image display device 5 that executes the image display device 5 that executes the second effect, the seg that executes the first effect, the seg that executes the second effect, and the like.

  According to such a configuration, the player can easily recognize the execution of the first effect and the second effect.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to any one of the above, a gaming state notifying unit (for example, an effect for notifying the number of time reductions) for notifying that an advantageous state advantageous to a player is achieved (for example, an effect for notifying the number of time reductions) (E.g., an effect control CPU 120 that executes an effect that notifies the number of time reductions), and the first effect is executed instead of the notification effect that notifies that the advantageous state is achieved. It is good (for example, when the first effect is executed, the first effect is executed instead of the effect of notifying the time reduction).

  According to such a configuration, unexpectedness can be given to the player, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, although the case where the 1st effect and the 2nd effect were performed with the image display apparatus 5 was demonstrated, for example, a segment is provided and a 1st effect and a 2nd effect are performed in this segment. Also good. In this case, for example, the first effect and the second effect may be displayed on the seg in different color modes.

In addition, in the said embodiment, although the case where the 1st effect and the 2nd effect were performed with the image display apparatus 5 was demonstrated, for example, a segment is provided and a 1st effect and a 2nd effect are performed in this segment. Also good. In this case, for example, the first effect and the second effect may be displayed on the Seg in the same color mode. That is, the first effect and the second effect may be provided as a segment and executed in the segment.
In the above embodiment, when a segment is provided, the first effect and the second effect are executed in the segment, and the time-shortage notification as an effect of notifying the time-shortage is executed in the segment. May be.

  In addition, in the said embodiment, although the case where the 1st production and the 2nd production were the production modes which both count down was demonstrated, either the 1st production or the 2nd production is the production mode which counts down, and the other counts up. It may be an effect mode in which both effects are counted up.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the first effect is executed after the big hit and the second effect is executed in a normal state different from that after the big win has been described. However, the second effect is in any gaming state. Or, it may be executable not only in the gaming state. Specifically, the second effect may be executed in one or both of a base state such as a high base state and a low base state, or one or both of a high accuracy state and a low accuracy state. May be executed in any one or more or all of the states, such as high accuracy high base state, high accuracy low base state, low accuracy high base state, low accuracy low base state, etc. You may do it.

In the above embodiment, the case where the first effect counter is a big hit when the value of the first effect counter is “0” in the first effect has been described, but between the displayed value of the first effect counter and “0”. You may make it a big hit.
In the above-described embodiment, a case where a big hit is obtained when the value of the second effect counter is “0” in the second effect has been described, but the value between the displayed value of the second effect counter and “0”. You may make it a big hit.

In the above embodiment, when the first effect is executed, it has been described as an effect that is determined to be a big hit, but it may be an effect with a high expectation of being a big hit, and may be a big hit. It does not have to be a production like this.
In the above embodiment, the description has been given as an effect that is determined to be a big hit when the second effect is executed. However, an effect with a high expectation of being a big hit may be used, and it may be a big hit. It does not have to be a production like this.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the value of the first effect counter, the value of the second effect counter, and the value of the first effect execution counter are subtracted has been described. However, the values of the respective counters are added. Alternatively, the value of any one of these counters may be subtracted and the value of any counter may be added.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first effect counter and the first effect execution counter are provided has been described. However, only the first effect execution counter may be provided and the first effect counter may not be provided. For example, without performing the processes of step S707, step S705, step S706, step S717, step S718, step S719, and step S802, the first effect determination process and the effect execution setting process are performed according to the value of the first effect execution counter. Each process may be executed. In this case, when it is determined in the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) that the first effect execution is determined not to be performed (step S716; NO), the value of the first effect execution counter is updated by “−1”. On the other hand, if it is determined in the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) that the first effect execution has been determined (step S716; YES), the big win among the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the received command buffer at the start winning prize The value of the buffer number corresponding to the hold information is set as the value of the first effect execution counter, the value of the first effect execution counter is set to “−1”, and the value of the first effect execution counter is set to the first effect execution counter. An effect control pattern corresponding to the above may be set as a use pattern (step S720).

In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first effect counter and the first effect execution counter are provided has been described. However, for example, the first effect counter, the first effect execution counter, and the second effect counter are set as one counter. Only an effect execution counter may be provided.
For example, the processing of step S707, step S705, step S706, step S708, step S711, step S717, step S718, step S719, step S725, step S726, step S728, step S729, step S802, and step S803 is not executed. Each process such as a first effect determination process, a second effect determination process, and an effect execution setting process may be executed according to the value of the first effect execution counter. In this case, when it is determined in the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) that the first effect execution is determined not to be performed (step S716; NO), the value of the first effect execution counter is updated by “−1”. On the other hand, if it is determined in the first effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S715) that the first effect execution has been determined (step S716; YES), the big win among the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the received command buffer at the start winning prize The value of the buffer number corresponding to the hold information is set as the value of the first effect execution counter, the value of the first effect execution counter is set to “−1”, and the value of the first effect execution counter is set to the first effect execution counter. An effect control pattern corresponding to the above may be set as a use pattern (step S720). On the other hand, if it is determined in the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) that the second effect execution is determined not to be performed (step S724; NO), the value of the second effect execution counter is updated by “−1”. If it is determined in the second effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S723) that the first effect is determined to be present (step S724; YES), the big win among the buffer numbers 1 to 4 of the start winning received command buffer Is set as the value of the first effect execution counter, the value of the first effect execution counter is set to “−1”, and the value of the first effect execution counter is set to the second effect. A corresponding effect control pattern may be set as a usage pattern (step S727). At this time, whether the first effect or the second effect is set to the buffer number of the pre-reading notice buffer corresponding to the buffer number of the hold information of the reception command buffer at the time of the start winning prize determined that the first effect is executed or the second effect is executed And an execution control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern is set as a use pattern, and the first effect is stored with reference to the execution flag indicating the first effect or the second effect stored in the corresponding buffer. An effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect or an effect control pattern corresponding to the second effect may be set as the use pattern.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the big hit type is non-probable change, probability change, and sudden probability has been described. However, all big hits may be probable big hits, and probable big hits with different probability changes may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first effect determination process is performed based on the value of the first effect execution counter has been described. However, when the total reserved storage number is less than a predetermined number (for example, four) at the normal time, The effect determination process is executed, and the total number of reserved memories is greater than or equal to a predetermined number (for example, 4) during the big hit (for example, when the value of the effect process flag is “3”, “6”, or “7”). In some cases, the first effect determination process may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the setting example of the determination ratio in the effect execution determination table is different between the first effect and the second effect has been described. However, the setting example of the same determination ratio is used for the first effect and the second effect. An effect execution presence / absence determination table may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the value of the first effect execution counter set in step S805 is the predetermined value “8” has been described. However, the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the start winning reception command buffer in step S805 are described. Are checked, and if there is holding information that is a big hit in the eight holding information, the value corresponding to the buffer number of the holding information that is a big hit is set as the value of the first effect execution counter. You may make it set. For example, among the eight pieces of hold information of the buffer numbers 1 to 8 of the reception command buffer at the time of the start winning prize, when the hold information corresponding to the buffer number 6 is the big hold information, the 6 corresponding to the buffer number 6 May be set as the value of the first performance execution counter. In this case, when the value set in the first effect execution counter is stored in the corresponding buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer, and the value of the first effect execution counter is stored in the prefetch notice buffer in step S701. When the first effect determination counter in step S702 is executed and the value of the first effect execution counter is deleted from the prefetching notice buffer, and the value of the first effect execution counter is not stored in the prefetching notice buffer in step S701 For this, the process of step S703 may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the processes of step S713, step S714, step S715, and step S716 are executed in step S160 and stored in the prefetch notice buffer in step S161. In step S163, steps S721, S722, and S723 are executed. , Step S724 is executed and stored in the prefetch notice buffer in step S164. After the prefetch notice buffer is checked in the first effect determination process in step S702, steps S717, S718, S719, and S720 are performed. After performing the process and checking the prefetch notice buffer in the second effect determination process in step S710, the processes in step S725, step S726, and step S727 may be performed.

  In the embodiment described above, the first effect determination process in step S702 may be executed in step S805, or the second effect determination process in step S710 may be executed in steps S160 and S163. .

  In the above embodiment, the processing from step S701 to step S711 may be executed in the winning effect determination processing (step S150).

In the above embodiment, the first effect and the second effect may be completely different effects. For example, the first effect is an effect of notifying the variable display count by a countdown until the variable display becomes a big hit as described above. The second effect is an effect that changes the background image, an effect such as a hold effect (hold change change effect, hold change change effect), an effect that displays a character image, or an effect based on chance. May be executed by.
For example, when a hold change effect is executed as the second effect, a process for determining whether or not to execute a hold change effect, a process for determining a hold change effect execution timing, a hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. It is only necessary to perform a process of determining the display mode of the hold display with reference to a setting example of the determination ratio according to, and to execute the hold change effect based on various determination results (determination results).

  In the above embodiment, the second hold display may be prioritized over the first hold display. For example, when the gaming state is the low base state, the prefetch determination is performed on the first hold information. However, when the gaming state is the high base state, the pre-reading determination may be performed on the second hold information, and when the gaming state is the normal state, the pre-reading determination is performed on the first hold information. When the game state such as a big hit is a specific game state, the prefetch determination may be executed for the second hold information.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table) and is extracted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table, and determines the random value determination process (determining whether or not to win, determining the variation category, and hitting the jackpot. In this case, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this.

For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12.
Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the presentation control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to win the jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and also determines the random value. You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined with the main board | substrate 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decoration designs “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. However, variable display is limited to such a mode. I can't. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, in the start winning determination process of FIG. 14, the processes of Step S204, Step S210, Step S211, and Step S212 for the second start winning opening and Steps S206, S213, and Step for the third start winning opening are performed. The processing of S214 and step S215 is executed as a common processing as the processing of step S204, step S210, step S211, and step S212, and the processing of step S206, step S213, step S214, and step S215 may not be executed. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect may be different depending on how much the total reserved storage number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 5). For example, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect may be higher when the total number of reserved storage is five than when the total number of reserved is eight.

  In the above-described embodiment, 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. However, the data need not necessarily be stored in a table format (for example, a structure, an array, etc.). For example, each of the special figure display results ("big hit" and "losing") and the determination value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. (Determined value) may be stored in the ROM 101 in the form of a table, but information for determining a special figure display result at a decision ratio as shown in FIG. The ROM 101 may store a mathematical expression or program that outputs any special figure display result when a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR1 is input. In addition, the data does not necessarily have to be stored together in the ROM 101. That is, the above-described structures, arrays, mathematical formulas, programs, and the like may be distributed (stored) in a plurality of locations in the ROM 101. In addition, it has been described that the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The data in the ROM 121 is the same as the data in the ROM 101.

  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.

  For example, based on the fact that there are probable big hits and normal big hits as jackpot types, and that the jackpot type was determined to be probable big hits, a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the big hit game is shown. It is not limited. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after completion.

  Further, for example, a game machine that uses game media is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and game media such as game balls can be used. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score when the conditions for giving the prize are satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU 120 for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although the example of transmitting is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the CPU 103 determines whether the first command has reached a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream or the presence of a slip effect (if not reaching, before the so-called second stop. ) Command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode, and the second command has reached reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery (if it does not reach, after the so-called second stop) It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. By notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the “ratio” is not limited to A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%. : Those having a relationship such as 0%, that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation are also included in the “ratio”.

  In the above embodiment, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal winning ball device 6B are arranged below the distribution device 200. However, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6D are disposed below the distribution device 200. (Not shown) may be arranged. That is, the normal variable winning ball device 6D may be arranged at the position of the normal winning ball device 6B instead of the normal winning ball device 6B. Even if there is a navel prize (winning from the top not picked up by the movable wing piece) for the normal variable winning ball device 6C, an electric support prize (winning from the side picked up by the movable wing piece at the tilting position) is received. In the same manner, the second start condition is satisfied. Similarly, if the second start condition is satisfied for the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6D even if there is a navel win or an electric support win. Good. When the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6D are arranged below the distribution device 200, the normal variable winning ball device 6C may not be arranged. When the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is not arranged, the passing gate 41 may be provided on the left side instead of the right side of the image display apparatus 5, or may be provided on both sides.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the distribution apparatus 200 is arrange | positioned, the distribution apparatus 200 does not need to be arrange | positioned. For example, instead of the distribution device 200, the normal winning ball device 6A, and the normal winning ball device 6B, a normal variable winning ball device 6E (not shown) may be disposed below the image display device 5. The first start condition may be satisfied when the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6E receives a navel prize, and the second start condition may be satisfied when an electric support prize is received. When the normal variable winning ball device 6E is arranged instead of the distribution device 200, the normal winning ball device 6A, and the normal winning ball device 6B, the normal variable winning ball device 6C may not be arranged. When the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6C is not arranged, the passing gate 41 may be provided on the left side instead of the right side of the image display apparatus 5, or may be provided on both sides.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the player makes a right turn in the high base state, but does not have to make a right turn as long as the player can benefit from electric support in the high base state. For example, when the normal variable winning ball device 6E is arranged below the image display device 5 without arranging the normal variable winning ball device 6C on the right side of the image display device 5, it is not always necessary to make a right hand. .

  In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined number of time reductions may be added in the case of an uncertain big hit.

  In addition, a game score for use in a game is given by using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, a variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable and deriving and displaying the display result, A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display means, but a game score is used when the game score is not 0. The game ball enclosed in the plane is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game ball is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to gaming machines that add points. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5Z ... Specific display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal winning ball device Ball device 6C ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display Device 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 22C ... Third start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123… Display control unit 200… Sorting device 201… Inlet 202… Sorting member 203… Left passage 204… Right passage 205… Left outlet 206… Right outlet

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that executes variable display based on the start condition being satisfied and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information on variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied as hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number ;
Start time determining means for determining whether to control to the advantageous state based on the hold information when starting variable display;
Determining means for determining whether to be controlled to the advantageous state before determination by the start time determining means;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the determination result of the determination means;
A gaming state notifying means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying the advantageous state;
With
The predetermined upper limit number is a fixed number,
The specific effect includes a first effect and a second effect different from the first effect,
The specific effect executing means is
The first effect can be executed based on the presence of the hold information determined to be controlled in the advantageous state among the hold information for the predetermined upper limit number by the determination means,
The second effect can be executed based on the fact that there is the hold information determined to be controlled to the advantageous state among the hold information for a specific number less than the predetermined upper limit number by the determination means. Yes,
The first effect can be executed in place of the notification effect. The variable display of the first identification information can be executed based on the passage of the game medium through the first start area, and the variable display of the second identification information is executed based on the passage of the game medium through the second start area. Equipped with possible variable display execution means,
The number of hold information stored in the hold storage means is the sum of information related to variable display of the first identification information and information related to variable display of the second identification information,
The variable display execution means, in order of the first start-up region and the second start region game media passes, the variable display and the second identification of the first identification information based on the suspension information that the holding storage means for storing The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein variable display of information is executable.