JP6476486B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins 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 able to be controlled to an advantageous state such as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, there is known a gaming machine in which the effect of the previous big hit is continued by fluctuation between the big hit and the big hit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the gaming machine, when there is a holding that becomes a big hit, a short fluctuation pattern is selected in the fluctuation between the big hit and the big hit.

JP 2009-273647 A

  However, there is a problem that capacity is reduced because a dedicated variation pattern must be provided.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the capacity without the need to set a dedicated variation pattern.

(1) The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and performs a variable table (for example, by the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the image display device 5 and the like). performs variable display), a favorable atmospheric per game state to controllable gaming machine for the player, capable of storing pending memory means information relating to variable display as suspension information (e.g., stores a first hold information A first special figure holding storage unit 151A, a second special figure holding storage unit 151B for storing second holding information, a start winning reception command command 194A transmitted at the start winning prize, and the big hit determining means for determining whether the control to the playing state, prior to determination by said determining means, determining means for determining is controlled to the jackpot gaming state (e.g., scan by CPU103 If the Tsu when winning a flop S220 random number determination processing and the like), the big hit hold information controlled in the game state to the hold memory means is stored in plural numbers (for example, hold the communication after the end of the current jackpot gaming state A big hit gaming state (for example, the current big hit gaming state, etc.) based on the first holding information that is variably displayed first and controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the previous holding A jackpot gaming state based on post-holding information that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state after the variable display based on the information is executed and controlled to the jackpot gaming state (for example, a jackpot gaming state by a retreat within the suspension after the current jackpot gaming state) And a series of effects (for example, a series of effects in which a series of effects are continuously performed. For example, an effect in which similar images are repeatedly displayed (for example, a normal background) Etc.), and a series of effects that display content-continuous video (for example, effects that display a story-based effect, an effect in a special mode different from normal, etc.) Execution means (for example, execution of a series of effects set by the special control waiting process in step S173 in the effect control process of step S77 (specifically, the series of effects execution control process B in step S661) by the CPU 120 for effect control) A step S76 for controlling a series of presentations based on a flag or the like), and the holding storage means is provided after the destination holding information even if the destination holding information is stored. Before the post-hold information, it is possible to store long-variable hold information having a long variable display time, and the series effect execution means is configured to store the long before the post-hold information. When the variable suspension information is not stored, the series of effects is executed.

According to the above configuration, it is not necessary to set the variation pattern of the dedicated, can reduce the capacity.

(2) In addition, the gaming machine described in (1) above has a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, a game control timer interruption process of FIG. 11 by the CPU 103) and an effect control means for controlling the effect. (For example, the production control main process of FIG. 23 by the production control CPU 120), the game control means is an information output means for outputting information (eg, the game control timer assignment of FIG. Including the information output process in step S13 and the command control process in step S17), and the effect control means is based on the information output by the information output means (for example, the command control process in step S17). Effects (for example, effects executed by the effect control process in step S75 by the effect control CPU 120). It may be one that line.

  According to the said structure, an effect can be performed according to progress of a game.

(3) Also, in the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above, as the big hit gaming state, at least a first big hit gaming state (for example, 8R normal big hit etc.) and the first big hit gaming state even higher advantageous degree second jackpot gaming state (e.g., 16R probability variation big hit, etc.) and a prior SL series demonstration execution means, in the case where the length variation hold information is not stored before the rear suspension information there are, and, when the jackpot gaming state based on the rear suspension information is the second jackpot gaming state, may be configured to perform the series of presentation.

  According to the said structure, an interest is not reduced.

(4) Further, the above (1) to the gaming machine according to any one of the above (3), when the series of presentation by the previous SL series demonstration execution unit is executing, invisibility manner than normal (For example, a display mode that displays in a small size, a mode that displays in inconspicuous positions such as the four corners of the screen, a display mode that displays in a semi-transparent state, a mode that displays in a color that is similar to the colors related to a series of effects, and an effect model The variable display may be executed in such a manner that the display is performed at a position hidden by the movable member.

According to the above configuration, even a variable display controlled to the big hit gaming state can be displayed as one big hit gaming state without a sense of incongruity.

(5) In addition, in the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the long-variable hold information is stored when the long-variable hold information is stored before the post-hold information. Special effect execution means (for example, a variation pattern “PA4-”) that executes a special effect (for example, an effect by super reach α or super reach β, a pseudo-continuous effect, a notice effect (slide etc.) with a long execution time) during variable display by As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control CPU 120 that controls execution of the super-reach α pseudo-continuous effect including two pseudo-continuous fluctuations by setting an effect control pattern corresponding to “1” or the like as a usage pattern. The variable display setting process in step S171, etc. (f) of Fig. 33 represents a scene in which a super reach effect with a long special figure variation time is performed according to the control of the variable display setting process. It may be provided with a.

  According to the said structure, when a series of effects are not performed, since a special effect is performed in variable display, an interest is not reduced.

(6) before SL series demonstration execution means, the execution start timing of the series of presentation, the jackpot gaming state varied depending on the whether the second jackpot gaming state is the first jackpot gaming state (e.g., When the current big hit type is a 16R probability variable big hit, the execution start timing of the series effect is set to the first round (step S9113 in FIG. 30). The execution start timing may be set to the fifth round (step S9114 in FIG. 30), and the execution start timing of the series effects may be different for 16R probability variation big hit and 8R probability variation big hit.

  According to the above configuration, a series of effects can be executed in accordance with the player's psychology. For example, it can be expected that a series of productions will start soon.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. 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 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 structural example etc. of a prefetch 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 structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of 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 a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a series production execution control process A and a series production end control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a series production execution control process B. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a series production execution control process B. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a series effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a series effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a series effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a series effect.

  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 embodiment 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 normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. When there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening, they are simply referred to as “start winning opening”.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the 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 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, a game ball that has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. The detection by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Of the “winnings”, winning at the starting winning port (first starting winning port or second starting winning port) is referred to as “starting winning”, and in particular, winning at the first starting winning port is referred to as “first starting prize”. The winning at the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  Based on the occurrence of the first start winning (detection of game balls 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 (to be described later) ) Is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first special symbol game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in the image display device 5 A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing the variable display game is established.

  Further, based on the occurrence of the second start winning (detection of game balls by the second start port switch 22B), a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number If (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), a second special symbol game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or a decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 is displayed. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as variable display is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  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 variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the fact that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the 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 the first start condition for allowing 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 prize for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated. If the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the 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.

  In addition, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number” or “hold memory number”. , When simply referred to as “special figure hold memory number” or “pending memory number”, any one or two of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number It may be pointed to. 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”. 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”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the gaming area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a big winning opening that changes between a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes, for example, a grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door shown in FIG. (Open state, closed state) is changed.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 closes the grand prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, closes the big prize opening, and opens the big prize opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the on state. Open the grand prize opening. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the open winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. In other words, winning the prize winning opening occurs by opening the winning prize opening.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the occurrence of winning in the big prize opening (detection of game balls by the count switch 23). The number of winning balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening is the number of winning balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first starting winning, and the second starting winning is More than the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, 3). That is, it greatly affects whether the state of the special winning opening (open state, closed state) is advantageous to the player. That is, when the grand prize opening is in an open state, more prize balls can be expected than when the grand prize opening is in a closed state. Therefore, when the big prize opening is in an open state, Is very advantageous to the player.

  In addition to or in place of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter), a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) may be provided.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a 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”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 </ b> C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  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. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  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, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, respectively. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). Then, the fixed decoration symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. 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).

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). Note that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) As long as the fluctuation time is within.

  That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (the stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) It may be later than (stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the final special symbol may be stopped and displayed when the execution of the predetermined effect is completed.

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) Active display area AHA displaying a special image representing information including active display (also called digestion display, current display) corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of decorative symbols executed based on the special map hold information (Digestion display area, digestion display area, current hold display area, current hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display Frequency, time display area, this display area, also referred to as digestion time display.) Is, for example, between a first start winning storage display area 5HL second start winning storage display area 5HR is disposed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is arranged between the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR. The display area AHA only needs to be arranged at any position in the display area of the image display device 5. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame that surrounds the active display, an active display or an active display, or an active display such as a character or an image displayed around the active display frame Information corresponding to the display is displayed by a special image.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered any of the general prize opening is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At 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 will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise 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 game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the 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. Sound, voice, or the like that notifies or suggests 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, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. 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 special variable winning ball device 7) 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 gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

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

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a round (also referred to as “round game”) advantageous for the player a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds) in the big hit gaming state. The round is the opening cycle of the big prize opening. In addition, after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state which is a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round (each round) after the variable display result in the special game becomes “big hit”, and wins a big prize. The mouth state (open state, closed state) is changed. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state at the start of the round, and then changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 opens the grand prize opening door at the start of the round and keeps the grand prize opening open, and then closes the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening closed. End the round.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the big prize opening to the open state once per round (changes the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state during one round). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the big prize opening to the open state a plurality of times per round. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may change the grand prize opening to an open state twice per round (during the round, the grand prize opening is open → closed → open → closed) May change with the state).

  In addition, the grand prize opening is maintained in the closed state instead of the aspect in which the round is started by changing the big prize opening from the closed state to the open state as described above (the aspect in which the grand prize opening door is immediately opened at the start of the round). It may be a mode in which the round starts (a mode in which the grand prize opening door is not opened at the start of the round). That is, the pachinko machine 1 keeps the grand prize opening closed without opening the grand prize opening door at the start of the round, and then opens the grand prize opening door and keeps the grand prize opening open. Alternatively, the grand prize opening door may be closed to end one round.

  The predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state may not be a fixed (constant) number of times (for example, always 10 times). For example, the predetermined number of times (predetermined number of rounds) in which the round is executed in the big hit gaming state is any one selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 2, 8, 16) It may be the number of times.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot gaming state, the number of executions of the round is the upper limit number (if the predetermined number is a fixed number, the fixed number is selected from a plurality of types. Repeat the round until the selected number of times is reached. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 ends the execution of the round when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a prize winning opening) even before the number of rounds reaches the upper limit. May be.

  In the round, the winning a prize opening is either a predetermined time (opening period) after the opening of the winning a prize opening door or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winnings to the winning a prize opening occurs. It will be kept open until The predetermined time (open period) during which the prize winning opening is maintained in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 29 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (open period) during which the grand prize winning opening is maintained in the round is selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 0.1 seconds and 29 seconds). It may be time.

  In the round, the big prize opening is maintained in a closed state (closed state in the round) until a predetermined time (closed period) elapses. For example, in the case of a mode in which the round starts with the grand prize opening being changed from the closed state to the open state, the grand prize opening is until a predetermined time (closing period) has elapsed after the grand prize opening door is closed. Stay closed for a period of time. Further, for example, in the case of a mode in which a round starts with the grand prize opening maintained in a closed state, the big prize opening is in a closed state for a period until a predetermined time (closing period) elapses after the round starts. Maintained. The predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round may not be a fixed (constant) time (for example, always 3 seconds). For example, the predetermined time (closing period) during which the grand prize winning opening is kept closed in the round is any time selected (lottery) from a plurality of types of times (for example, 1 second, 3 seconds). There may be.

  From the above, in the big hit gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes, for example, each round of changing the big prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds), or opens the big prize opening. Each round of changing from state (29 seconds) to closed state (3 seconds) is executed 16 times, or the grand prize opening is opened (0.1 seconds) → closed state (1 second) → open state (0.1 Each round that is changed from (second) to closed state (one second) can be executed twice. Also, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the big hit gaming state performs the round of changing the grand prize opening from the open state (29 seconds) to the closed state (3 seconds) eight times and then opens the big prize port (0. It is also possible to execute each round changing from 1 second) to closed state (1 second) eight times.

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, a round having a relatively long predetermined time (opening period) in which the big prize opening is in an open state (for example, a round in which the open state is 29 seconds) is also referred to as a normal open round. A round in which the predetermined time (opening period) for which the big prize opening is in an open state is relatively short (for example, a round in which the open state is 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the normal opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the normal opening round jackpot symbol. . Of the special symbols that are jackpot symbols, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term opening round (the jackpot symbol controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed later) may be referred to as the short-term opening round jackpot symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state (normal open big hit state) controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the normal open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). Also, in the big hit gaming state (short term open big hit state) controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as a definite special symbol in the special figure game, the short-term open round is executed a predetermined number of times (a predetermined number of rounds). The If the number of executions of the normal opening round is larger in the normal opening big hit state than the short opening big hit state, the short opening is executed in addition to the normal opening round in the normal opening big hit state. In the big hit state, a normal opening round may be executed in addition to the short-term opening round.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the value obtained by the player in each jackpot game state as the jackpot game state controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, that is, the game It is possible to prepare (realize) various jackpot gaming states with different degrees of advantage (for example, the number of winning balls (number of balls)) viewed from the player.

  As an example of the case where the short-term free round is not used, the round is advantageous to the player over the jackpot gaming state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times and the jackpot gaming state in which the round (normally open round) is executed eight times. A jackpot gaming state in which (normally open round) is executed 16 times can be prepared. In the above example, if there is no difference in the number of times that the winning prize opening is changed to the open state in each round (normally open round) or the time (open time) of each open state, the round (normally open round) is determined. In the big hit gaming state executed 16 times, it is possible to expect twice as many balls as the big hit gaming state executed eight times (normally open round).

  As an example of using short-term open rounds, a jackpot gaming state (actually eight rounds of jackpot gaming state) in which eight short-term open rounds are executed after executing eight regular opening rounds, and a bonus game state of substantial eight rounds. It is possible to prepare a jackpot gaming state in which a normal open round is executed 16 times, which is advantageous to the player. In the above example, there is no difference in the number of times that the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each normal open round and the time (open time) of each open state, and the number of items that can be obtained in the short-term open round If it is so small as to be negligible, in the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed 16 times, it is possible to expect a double play in the big hit gaming state of 8 rounds.

  In addition, even if the predetermined time (opening period) has not elapsed after the grand prize opening door has been opened, the big prize opening will change from the open state to the closed state if a predetermined number of winnings are made to the big prize opening. However, the value obtained by the player may be varied by providing a difference in the predetermined number. For example, a big hit gaming state in which the above-mentioned predetermined number is 5 (open time is 29 seconds) is executed 8 times, and a normal opening round (the opening time is 29 seconds) is 5 times. A jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round (opening time is 29 seconds), in which the predetermined number is 10, which is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state to be executed once, may be prepared.

  Further, the value obtained by the player may be made different by providing a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of winning in the big winning opening. For example, it is more advantageous for the player than the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times and the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round with 6 prize balls is executed 16 times. A big hit gaming state in which a normal open round with 12 award balls is executed 16 times may be prepared.

  Further, in addition to the value obtained by the player by the jackpot gaming state itself (value obtained by the player during the jackpot gaming state), the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state, The value obtained by the player after the jackpot gaming state by changing the length of the period (for example, the number of short times and ST times) in which the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controlled after the jackpot gaming state is maintained May be different.

  In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled after the 8R probability variable big hit (described later) is set as the big hit gaming state that is controlled after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”. A big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed eight times and a big hit game state in which the normal open round controlled after the 16R probability variable big hit (described later) is executed 16 times are prepared.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is a specific variable during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. There may be a predetermined reach state that constitutes a part of the display combination.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is 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. In the following description, reaching a reach state is also referred to as reach establishment (reach establishment).

  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 one of the 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”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slide effect, 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 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the slide effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative symbols is started, and then variable for a predetermined number of decorative symbols. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Before the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, a predetermined pseudo-continuous chance is a part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). Or temporarily displayed), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a re-variable display, which is an effect display for starting variable display of all the decorative symbols, is performed in a predetermined manner. Times (for example, up to 4 times).

  The number of re-variable displays (number of re-variable displays) in the pseudo-continuous effect is the number of variable displays (first variable display) until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped for the first time in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R ( 1), the number of re-variable displays (final variable display) after all decorative symbols have been temporarily stopped (last time), and the number X of re-variable displays between the first variable display and the last variable display ( X is 0 or 1 or more) and the number of times (X + 1) less than the number of times (X + 2) obtained by adding together. In addition, the number of re-variable display times is the same as the number of times that all decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (the number of temporary stops). The first variable display to the first temporary stop display are also referred to as the first pseudo-continuous, the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display are also referred to as the second pseudo-continuous, The third variable display (second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display are also referred to as the third pseudo-ream, and the fourth variable display (third revariable display) to fourth temporary stop display. This is also called the fourth pseudo-ream. Further, the number of pseudo-continuations in the pseudo-continuous production is also referred to as the number of pseudo-series fluctuations (or the number of pseudo-series). That is, the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations, the number of re-variable display times, and the number of temporary stops are the same. The increase in the number of pseudo-continuations such as the first, second, third,... Is also referred to as “the pseudo-continuation continues”.

  In the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once to four times, so that the decoration pattern is variable based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. The display can appear as if it were started 2-5 times in a row. In the present embodiment, an example in which re-variable display (re-variation) is performed once or twice (see FIG. 5) is shown, but re-variable display (re-variation) may be performed three or more times.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect, before reaching reach in this change (before reaching the reach state), a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily displayed in any or all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As shown, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped, or after reach is established, any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped. The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be temporarily stopped so that the pseudo consecutive chances are temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, the temporary stop display effect mode in the pseudo-continuous effect includes at least an effect mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before the reach state is reached, and an effect mode in which the chance symbol is temporarily stopped after the reach state is reached. May be. The chance symbol can be stopped and displayed even when the reach state is not reached.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect, or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the degree of expectation of the big hit is high. May be. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slip effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display or a message window display There may be those that use an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  The notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning of a certain game ball may become a reach state has at least a variable display state of the decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before entering the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, the notice effect that notifies or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a “hit” is because at least the confirmed decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed May be executed (started) before.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be 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 target hold information, and the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect is executed during the digestion of the target hold information (when the target hold information including the variable display of the target is being digested) and before the target hold information. There are a case where it is executed during digestion of the hold information and a case where it is executed during digestion of the hold information of the target and during the digestion of the hold information before the target hold information.

  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.

  In addition, as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice effect), a hold effect according to the display mode of the first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR is prepared. It may be. The holding effect includes a first hold display added to the first start winning memory display area 5HL when the first start winning occurs, and a second hold display added to the second start winning memory display area 5HR when the second start winning occurs. Are displayed in a notice mode (addition effect at the time of addition), and the already displayed first hold display and second hold display are changed to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode). , And the like), an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display changes to the notice mode, and the character or the like is directly displayed on the display in the display area of the image display device 5. Effect that is acted on or indirectly (holding action effect), or an effect that is executed when the first hold display or the second hold display does not change to the notice mode, and the character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 on hold Shown directly or indirectly effect to act on (hold action Gase effect) may be included, such as. When the hold action effect is executed, the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) that is the target of action changes, but when the hold action effect effect is executed, the first hold display (or The display mode of (second hold display) does not change.

  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”.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol indicating the number “3” among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”) as the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbols in the special symbol game. When the symbol or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, “8R probability variation big hit”, which is one mode of “big hit”, is set. Further, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, “16R probability variable big hit” which is one mode of “big hit” is obtained. The round that is controlled when the 8R probability variable big hit is a normally open round. That is, in the present embodiment, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” is a normal open round jackpot symbol. The round controlled when the 16R probability variation big hit is a normally open round. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a normal open round jackpot symbol.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, it is 8R probability variation big hit, but when the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed. It may be set to “2R probability variation big hit (also referred to as“ surprise accuracy ”)” in which a short-term opening round is executed. In this case, the special symbol indicating the number “5” is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the “big hit”, “8R probability variation big hit”, “16R probability variation big hit”, and “2R probability variation big hit” are called “big hit types”.

  In the case of 16R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started and the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, the definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is the same decorative pattern with an odd number of symbols on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line on the side) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are arranged in three (ie, “1”, “1”, “1”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “ 5 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 7 ”).

  In the case of 8R probability variation big hit, specifically, when the special symbol indicating the number “3” or the special symbol indicating the number “5” is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. After reaching the reach state and executing a predetermined reach effect, the definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation jackpot is a pattern in which three identical decorative symbols are arranged on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In other words, “2”, “2”, “2”, “4”, “4”, “4”, “6”, “6”, “6”, “8”, “8”, and “8”).

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, if the 2R probability variation big hit is achieved, the decorative symbol variable display is started and the reach state is reached and a predetermined reach effect is achieved. After being executed, or without being in a reach state, it is only necessary to stop and display a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot. An example of the jackpot combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation jackpot is a different decorative symbol (one of at least three symbols) on a predetermined effective line formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. 3 decorative patterns (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “5”, “5”, “7”) ”) Or a combination of decorative symbols including a chance symbol or the like (for example, a combination of“ 1 ”,“ accuracy ”,“ 2 ”, where“ accuracy ”is an example of a chance symbol).

  In the special figure game, when the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability changing big hit is stopped and the 8R probability changing on the surface. There may be a case where a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination corresponding to the jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  Based on the fact that the 16R probability variable big hit is reached, the normal open round is controlled to the normal open big hit state in which 16 rounds are executed, and after that, the time-varying control (time reduction control) and the probability variable control (probability fluctuation control) are performed. ) Is performed. Further, based on the fact that the 8R probability variable big hit has been reached, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state in which the normal open round is executed eight times (rounds).

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than when the probability variation control is not performed. The probability variation control is performed when a special game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as a probability variation number) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, or when the variable display result is “big hit”. End when is established first. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the probability variation control is being performed, the probability variation control is not performed if the special game of the predetermined number of ST times (number of probability variation) is digested. finish. The predetermined number of STs is, for example, 70 times.

  In addition, by performing the time reduction control, the variable symbol variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to when the time reduction control is not performed. Time-shortening control is when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times shortly after the end of the big hit gaming state or when the variable display result is “big hit”. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become “big hit” when the time-shortening control is being performed, the time-shortening control is ended when the predetermined time-saving special game is consumed. Note that the predetermined number of time reductions is 70, for example.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the control is made to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that the 8R probability change big hit or 16R probability change big hit, and after that, the predetermined change number of times (for example, 70 times) is made. Is performed, and time reduction control is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

  In this embodiment, the number of time reductions after the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R probability variation big hit) and the ST number (number of probability variation) are the same (both 70 times), but the big hit (8R probability variation big hit, 16R). The number of time reductions after the probability variation big hit) may be different from the ST number (the number of probability variation). In this embodiment, the number of STs after the 8R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation) and the number of STs after the 16R probability variation big hit (the number of probability variation) are the same (both 70 times). The number of STs after the big hit (the number of probability changes) may be different from the number of STs after the 16R probability change big hit (the number of probability changes). Further, in this embodiment, the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation big hit is the same (both 70 times) after the 16R probability variation big hit, but the number of time reductions after the 8R probability variation big hit. And the short time after the 16R probability variation big hit may be different. In the following description, a big hit gaming state, a state in which probability variation control is performed, a state in which time reduction control is performed, and the like may be referred to as advantageous states.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variable big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variable big hit is provided, the short-term open big hit is executed based on the fact that the 2R probability variable big hit is performed. After the completion of the control, the probability variation control may be performed together with the time-shortening control as in the case of 16R probability variation big hit or 8R probability variation big hit.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become “big hit” when probability variation control is being performed, when a special game with a predetermined number of STs (probability variation number) is consumed. Although the probability variation control ends, the probability variation control may not be terminated until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST count (number of probability variation). In such a mode, as a mode of “big hit”, it is good to provide a normal big hit that is not subjected to probability variation control after completion. For example, when an 8R normal big hit is provided, based on the fact that the 8R normal big hit is achieved, the normal open round is controlled to a normal open big hit state that is executed 8 times (rounds). (Time reduction control may or may not be performed).

  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. In such an embodiment, after the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the probability of change) is not digested until the special game with the predetermined number of STs (the number of changes with certainty) is exhausted, A probabilistic falling lottery may be performed in each game. The same applies to the time reduction control.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (ordinary time change time) in the normal game to be shorter than that in the case where the time reduction control is not performed. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per symbol”, the control for improving the probability that the variable display result is “per symbol”, compared to the case where the time control is not performed. The game ball receives the second starting prize, such as a control that makes the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece longer than when the time-short control is not performed, and a control that increases the number of tilts compared to when the time-short control is not performed. Control that is advantageous for the player is performed by facilitating passage (entrance) through the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. 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.

  A 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 high probability state or a probability variation state. A gaming state in which time-shortened control or high-opening control is performed together with probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is both in a high-probability state (probability variation state) and in a high base state (time-short state) Also called. A gaming state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short-time control or the high opening control is not performed, that is, the gaming state that is in the high-probability state (probability variation state) but is not in the high base state (short-time state) Or it is also called a short-term uncertain change state. Note that only the high-accuracy high-base state (short-time accurate variation state) may be referred to as “accuracy variation state”. A gaming state in which short-time control or high-opening control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a gaming state that is not in a high probability state (probability variation state) but in a high base state (short time state) is also referred to as a low probability high base state. Is done.

  A gaming state in which neither time-change control nor high-open control is performed without probability variation control, that is, a game state that is neither in a high-probability state (probability variation state) nor in a high base state (time-short state) is also referred to as a low probability low base state. Is done. The low accuracy low base state is a normal state in which neither the accuracy variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed, so it is distinguished from the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy low base state, the low accuracy high base state, etc. It may be referred to as “normal state”. Note that a gaming state that is not a big hit gaming state may be referred to as a “normal state” in distinction from the big hit gaming state. The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is executed after power-on as in the case where the system is reset) is a normal state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed for a decorative pattern. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variation big hit, the variation is changed again with the same decorative symbols aligned. , Any one of the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 16R probability variation big hit and the decorative symbols corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big hit may be finally stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols.

  In addition, after the definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 8R probability variable big win is derived and displayed, the period until the end of the eighth round (or after the end of the eighth round, the next variable display game is executed). In the period until it is started, a round-number promotion effect for notifying that the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot may be executed. In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit is not provided. However, when the 2R probability variation big hit is provided, the same applies to the case where a definite decorative symbol corresponding to the big hit combination corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit is derived and displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the normal big hit is not provided, but after the fixed decorative symbol that is the big hit combination corresponding to the normal big win is derived and displayed when the normal big hit is provided, the period until the final round ends ( Or, after the end of the final round, during the period until the next variable display game is started), a probability variation promotion effect that informs that the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot may be executed.

  In addition, the promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) executed during the round is referred to as the jackpot promotion effect (big hit number of rounds promotion effect, jackpot medium chance change promotion effect), after the last round is over The promotion effect (round number promotion effect, probability change promotion effect) to be executed may be referred to as an ending promotion effect (ending round number promotion effect, ending probability change promotion effect).

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of predetermined identification information, 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. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. 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. 3A 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”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special figure game by the 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.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing”, “16R-probable big hit” or “8R-probable big hit” or the type of jackpot Different EXT data is set according to the determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a confirmed ornament symbol (final stop symbol) in each ornament symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R. 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. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

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

  In the 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 “16”) 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 first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL 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 the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  For example, the command transmitted as the on-hold storage information may be a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying for specifying whether the first start winning opening is a start winning or the second starting winning opening. A command is transmitted, and a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for specifying 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 pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage 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. The command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” and a determination result of the big hit type as a winning determination result. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating a determination result as to whether or not the variation category is a variation category corresponding to a specific pattern (described later) as a winning determination result. The variation category is also called a variation pattern type, and is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15), at the time of starting winning, except for some cases (when there is a first starting winning in a high base state, etc.) Based on the random number value MR3, it is determined whether or not the variation category is a variation category corresponding to a specific pattern (described later). Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of 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 displays the variable display based on the start prize based on the value set in the variable category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start prize is generated. Or not.

  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 for performing the operation and an input / output port (I / O) 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. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, 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, Numeric 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” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit fluctuation pattern includes a “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” and a “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. Also good. 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 that is executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is a highly accurate state or a short-time state. It is good to leave. 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.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) 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 fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB1” is a shortening / reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation pattern “PB1-1” belongs to the variation category “PB1”. 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 super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variable category “PA4” and the variable category “PA5” are collectively referred to as “super reach (losing) variable category”, and the variable category “PB4” and variable category “PB5” are collectively referred to as “super reach (big hit). ) Fluctuation category ", the fluctuation category" PA4 ", the fluctuation category" PA5 ", the fluctuation category" PB4 ", and the fluctuation category" PB5 "are collectively referred to as" super-reach fluctuation category ".

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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 variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. 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. 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. 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 fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. 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 “PB1-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB1” is a reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern “PB3-1”. 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. 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. 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 this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) is provided, the variation categories “PC1”, “PC2”, “PC3” for the 2R probability variation big hit (rush accuracy) are provided. May be provided. Variation patterns “PC1-1” to “PC1-3” belong to the variation category “PC1”. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-1” is a non-reach (surprising) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC1-2” is a non-reach (accuracy) fluctuation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. The variation pattern “PC1-3” is a non-reach (probability) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once.

  The variation patterns “PC2-1” to “PC2-4” belong to the variation category “PC2”. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-1” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC2-2” is a super reach α (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC2-3” is a super reach α (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC2-4” is a super reach α (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed twice.

  Variation patterns “PC3-1” to “PC3-4” belong to the variation category “PC3”. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-1” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PC3-2” is a super reach β (surprise) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The variation pattern “PC3-3” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PC3-4” is a super reach β (surprise) variation pattern in which pseudo continuous variation (production) is executed twice.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 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 data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, The data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. The display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6 includes a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the game (special game using the second special figure), before the definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result is the big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit) It is a table referred in order to determine whether to control to a gaming state based on the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination.

  In the display result determination table 130, according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is “big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit). ”And“ Lose ”are assigned to special map display results. Specifically, in the display result determination table 130, a numerical value (determination) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result depending on whether the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state is set. Value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table 130, when the gaming state is the high probability high base state, more judgment values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than when the gaming state is the low probability low base state. ing. Specifically, in the low probability low base state, a predetermined number (specifically, 190) of judgment values (values in the range of “8000” to “8189”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Yes. On the other hand, in the high-accuracy and high-base state, more than the predetermined number (specifically, 819) of judgment values “8000” to “8818” are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. With this 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” as compared with the case of the non-probability variation state (low probability state). When the game state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  Note that different display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. In the first special figure display result determination table for the first special figure, the special figure display result of “small hit” has a predetermined range. A determination value is assigned, and in the second special figure display result determination table for the second special figure, the special figure display result in which the determination value in a predetermined range is smaller than the first special figure display result determination table is “small hit” May be assigned. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  FIG. 7 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 (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation). Jackpot).

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the game is the first special figure game, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined number (specifically, 50 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “49”) are assigned to 16R probability variation big hits. On the other hand, when the game is the second special figure game, that is, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the determination values (“0” to “0”) which are larger than the predetermined number (specifically, 80). 79 ”) is assigned to the 16R probability variation jackpot. With such a setting, in the second special figure game, the 16R probability variation big hit is more likely than the first special figure, so that the game state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( In the high-accuracy and high-base state (specifically, up to the 70th rotation after the end of the big hit), it is possible to enhance the expectation that the 16R-probable big hit will be achieved.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability) is not provided. However, in the case of providing the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability), in the case of the second special figure game, compared to the case of the first special figure game. A small number of determination values may be assigned to the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise). With such a setting, in the second special figure game, 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability) is less likely than in the first special figure, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In the gaming state, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability), which makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest by extending the game.

  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, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination is assigned to each variation category. 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, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR5 for variation pattern determination is assigned to each variation pattern. Note that one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables.

  The ROM 101 stores a prefetch determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not the variation category is a specific pattern (described later). Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of prefetch determination tables having different determination contents and determination ratios. In the prefetch determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each determination content. Instead of a plurality of prefetch determination tables, one large prefetch determination table including information on all the prefetch determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least 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, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A 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. Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by 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. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C 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 the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “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. As a specific example, the game control flag setting unit 152 indicates data indicating flag values, an on state or an off state for each of the special figure process flag, the high probability flag, the high base flag, the big hit flag, and the like. Data is stored. The big hit flag is a flag indicating that the big hit gaming state.

  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 counter setting unit 154 also stores a variation count value that is a stored value of a variation counter for counting one or both of the ST count (probable variation count) and the short time count.

  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. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  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. 2 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation. 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.

  Specifically, the ROM 121 stores various tables for executing the hold effect. For example, the ROM 121 has any one of a plurality of types of display modes of the first hold display displayed in the first start-winning storage display area 5HL as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the first hold display. The 1st hold | maintenance display mode determination table referred in order to determine may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of first hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the first hold display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. . Each first hold display mode determination table includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display at the time of addition for each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of the plurality of first hold display mode determination tables, one large first hold display mode determination table including information of all the first hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, in the ROM 121, any one of a plurality of types of display modes of the second hold display displayed in the second start-winning storage display area 5HR as a table for executing the hold effect at the time of addition of the second hold display is displayed. A second hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not may be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, as a table relating to execution of the hold change effect of the first hold display, whether the display mode of the first hold display already displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is changed to another display mode. In order to determine which display mode is to be changed from among a plurality of types when it is determined to change to the first hold change presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to change to another display mode A first hold change mode determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables having different determination ratios that change to another display mode and no change to another display mode, and the first hold change mode determination. A plurality of first pending change mode determination tables may be stored in which the types of display modes that can be determined in the table and the respective determination ratios are different from each other. In each of the first pending change presence / absence determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the presence / absence of change may be assigned to each of which there is a change and no change. Each first hold change mode determination table includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display after the change in each display mode of the first hold display. ) May be assigned. Instead of a plurality of first hold change presence / absence determination tables, one large first hold change presence / absence determination table including information of all the first hold change presence / absence determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change mode determination tables, one large first hold change mode determination table including information of all the first hold change mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121. Similarly, the ROM 121 changes the display mode of the second hold display already displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to another display mode as a table related to the execution of the hold change effect of the second hold display. To determine whether to change to a second pending change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to change to another display mode, or to change to another display mode The 2nd pending | holding change aspect determination table referred to may be memorize | stored.

  The ROM 121 stores a first hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the first hold display (timing of how many changes will be executed later). May be. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the first hold change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In each first hold change effect execution timing determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first hold change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Just do it. Further, instead of the plurality of first hold change effect execution timing determination tables, one large first hold change effect execution timing determination table including information of all the first hold change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 121. Also good. Similarly, the ROM 121 has a second hold change effect execution timing determination table that is referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the hold change effect of the second hold display (timing of how many changes will be executed later). It may be stored.

  Note that a table including information on two or more of the first hold display mode determination table, the first hold change presence / absence determination table, the first hold change mode determination table, and the first hold change effect execution timing determination table is a ROM 121. May be stored.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or the second hold display) is changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or the second hold display). As a table related to the holding action effect to be applied indirectly or indirectly, an action effect execution presence / absence determination table referred to for determining whether or not to execute the holding action effect may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action effect execution presence / absence determination tables with execution rates different from each other. In each action effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination may be assigned to each of execution and non-execution. In addition, when there are a plurality of effect modes of the holding action effect, when it is determined that the holding action effect is to be executed, the holding action effect effect that is referred to in order to determine which effect mode is selected from among the plurality of effect modes. The mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, a plurality of hold action effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of hold action effect effect modes that can be determined in the hold effect effect effect mode determination table and the respective determination ratios may be stored. . In each hold action effect effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the hold effect effect may be assigned to each effect mode.

  Further, in the ROM 121, when it is determined that the display mode of the first hold display (or second hold display) is not changed to another display mode, the character or the like is directly displayed on the first hold display (or second hold display). Alternatively, a table for determining whether or not to execute the holding action gaze effect may be stored as a table relating to the holding action gaze effect that is applied indirectly or indirectly. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of action / gase effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. Each action / gasse effect execution / non-execution determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (not shown) for execution determination / non-execution. Further, when there are a plurality of presentation modes of the holding action gaze effect, the holding action that is referred to in order to determine which of the plurality of presentation modes is determined when it is determined to execute the holding action gasse effect. A gasse effect effect mode determination table may be stored in the ROM 121. Specifically, there are stored a plurality of hold action gaze effect effect mode determination tables that are different from each other in the type of effect mode of the hold action gaze effect that can be determined in the hold action gaze effect effect mode determination table. May be. Even if each holding mode has a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the holding mode effect production mode, each of the production modes is assigned to each holding action gaze production production mode determination table. Good.

  In addition, when executing an active display change effect (described later) for changing a special image including an active display, the ROM 121 determines whether to execute the active display change effect as a table relating to the active display change effect. Therefore, an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table to be referred to may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of active display change effect execution presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of execution and non-execution. Each active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table may be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination, with and without execution. Further, when there are a plurality of active display change effects, when the active display change effect is determined to be executed, the active display referred to determine which of the plurality of effects is to be selected. You may memorize | store the change production production | presentation aspect determination table in ROM121. Specifically, a plurality of active display change effect effect mode determination tables are stored in which the types of active display change effect effect modes that can be determined in the active display change effect effect mode determination table are different from each other. May be. In each active display change effect effect mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the effect mode of the active display change effect is assigned to each effect mode. Good.

  The active display change effect is an effect that changes the special image to the notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, and information corresponding to the active display (for example, characters or images displayed around the active display or the active display frame) It is a production that changes. Note that there may be a case where an active display change gaze effect that is an effect mode that is at least partially in common with the active display change effect is executed. Note that an active display change effect or an active display change effect may be executed as a main notice effect such as a step-up notice effect.

  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. Each production control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents of various production operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, various production operations are realized by setting production control patterns. For example, the decorative display variable display operation corresponding to each variation pattern is realized by setting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern. Re-lottery effect, hold effect, hold action effect, fanfare effect, round game effect (opening effect, closing effect), ending effect, series effect (described later), etc. This is realized by setting the production control pattern.

  FIG. 9A 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 specifies 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 that designates 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 corresponding 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. 9B 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. 9B 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 receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. 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. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A 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.

  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. As a specific example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 includes an effect process flag, a high-accuracy flag, a high base flag, a stop symbol display flag, a series effect execution flag, a series effect via jackpot flag, a series effect end wait flag, and the like. For each, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state are stored.

  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 counter setting unit 193 also stores data indicating an effect number count value that is a stored value of an effect number counter for counting one or both of the number of time reductions and the number of probability changes.

  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 first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number is provided. . When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a predetermined command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, one set of four commands (start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command)). Or two commands (start opening prize designation command (first starting opening prize designation command), reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command)) are set as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board. 12 is transmitted. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, among these commands transmitted from the main board 11, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage number notification command can be stored for each buffer number. A storage area for storing the designated command, a storage area for storing the variable category command, and a storage area for storing the pending storage number notification command are secured.

  The effect control CPU 120 associates the command received from the main board 11 at the time of the first start winning prize with each set and stores it in the storage area of the first start winning prize received command buffer 194A. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control normally receives four commands (first start opening prize designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, first reserved memory number notification command) at the time of the first start prize, None of the storage areas for the buffer number (the storage area for storing the symbol designating command, the storage area for storing the variable category command, or the storage area for storing the first pending storage number notification command) In each buffer number storage area), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command are stored. When the storage areas for a plurality of buffer numbers are free areas, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage area for the smallest buffer number that is an empty area. The example shown in FIG. 10B represents a state in which commands are stored in the storage areas of buffer numbers “1” to “3”. On the other hand, when the CPU 120 for effect control normally receives two commands (the first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved memory number notification command) at the time of the first start winning, the buffer number that is a free area is stored. Area (a storage area for storing a symbol designation command, a storage area for storing a variable category command, and a storage area for a buffer number in which nothing is stored in any of the storage areas for storing the first reserved memory number notification command) The first pending storage number notification command is stored in When the storage areas for a plurality of buffer numbers are free areas, the first pending storage number notification command is stored in the storage area for the smallest buffer number that is an empty area.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is changed to the buffer number “2”. Shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data configuring the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved storage number is provided. . When there is a start winning in the second start winning opening, a predetermined command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Specifically, one set of four commands (start opening winning designation command (second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notification command)) Thus, the data is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, among these commands transmitted from the main board 11, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage number notification command can be stored for each buffer number. A storage area for storing the designated command, a storage area for storing the variable category command, and a storage area for storing the pending storage number notification command are secured.

  The effect control CPU 120 associates the command received from the main board 11 at the time of the second start prize and stores it in the storage area of the second start prize reception command buffer 194B in association with each set. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control normally receives four commands (second start opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variable category command, second reserved memory number notification command) at the time of the second starting prize, None of the storage areas for the buffer number (the storage area for storing the symbol designating command, the storage area for storing the variable category command, or the storage area for storing the second pending storage number notification command) In each buffer number storage area), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a second reserved memory number notification command are stored. When the storage areas for a plurality of buffer numbers are free areas, the symbol designation command, the variable category command, and the second reserved memory count notification command are stored in the storage area for the smallest buffer number that is an empty area. Note that the example shown in FIG. 10C represents a state in which commands are stored in the storage areas of the buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10C are deleted one by one every time variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special game. Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (in order of winning among commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the second start opening winning designation command) Command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship).

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. That is, in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C, the contents of the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents of the prefetch notice effects related to the hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. 10C due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D 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 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 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 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 of step S13, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process (step S14). In the game random number update process in step S14, for example, at least a part of game random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5) used on the main board 11 side is updated by software. As an example, the CPU 103 may update numerical data indicating a game random number counted by a random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154 by software.

  Following the game random number update process in step S14, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (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 CPU 103 executes a normal symbol process (step S16). By executing the normal symbol process, the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) of the normal symbol display 20 is controlled to change the normal symbol variable display and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables the tilting operation setting.

  Subsequent to the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (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. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process (step S15) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first uses a 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. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may specify the first special figure reserved memory number by, for example, 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.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (start "1" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S207). Subsequent to the processing in step S207, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) “0” in the start port buffer value (step S209).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the first start-up switch 22A is not on (step S201 (NO)), or if it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value, (Step S202 (YES)) After executing the processing of Step S209, the CPU 103 receives the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special figure hold memory number (the second special figure game hold number) is a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) is reached (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  When it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (start "2" is set to (mouth buffer value) (step S210). Subsequent to the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 executes a start winning time process (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) “0” to the start port buffer value (step S212), and starts a winning determination process. Exit.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is not ON (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the second special figure holding memory number has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204 (YES)), the start winning determination process is terminated without performing the processes of Steps S210, S211 and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even if the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B detect the start winning of the game ball at the same time, the processing based on the respective detections Can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (step S208, step S211). In the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value by 1 (step S <b> 215). 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 and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). 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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among 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 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). 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 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). 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 processing in step S218, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S219). 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 executed by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. To the effect control board 12.

  Following the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S220). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command (step S221). For example, for storing the storage address notification command table in the ROM 101 by storing the storage address of the storage memory number notification command table in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Set up. The reserved memory number notifying command set in this way is executed when, for example, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning random number determination process (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the game state is a big hit game state by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is on, and identifies that the big hit flag is not the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is not on (when it is off). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state or the low base state by confirming the state of the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the high base flag is on, and identifies the low base state when the high base flag is not on (when the high base flag is off). . Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 may identify whether the state is the high-predicted state or the low-predicted state by confirming the state of the high-predictive flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Good. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is on, and identifies the low-accuracy state when the high-accuracy flag is not on (when it is off). May be.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game state is not the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game state is a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the base state is a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value. Is determined to be “2” (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start prize (start prize where the variation special chart is the second special figure). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), the low-accuracy low base table data (“8000” to “8189”) is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result whose range value is “big hit” is set and is in the high base state (step S403 (YES), step S404 (YES)), the display result shown in FIG. From the decision table 130, table data for high-accuracy base table (table data assigned to a special figure display result in which the value in the range of “8000” to “8818” is “big hit” is set. When using different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) for the figure and the second special figure When the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used. When the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table is used. Use it.

  Subsequent to the process of step S405, the CPU 103 determines that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with each determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 determines the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  When it is determined in step S406 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S217 of the start winning time process shown in FIG. 14 is shown. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified by the start port buffer value. Set (select) a big hit type determination table. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set in accordance with the fluctuation special figure. Thus, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S407, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S406). S409). The symbol designating command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base state is set (step S410). Note that the process of step S410 is executed in the following four scenes (scene 1 to scene 4).
(Scene 1)
A scene that is not in the big hit gaming state and in the low base state (when step S402 (NO), step S403 (YES)). It may be the first start prize (start prize where the variation special figure is the first special figure) or the second start prize (start prize where the variable special figure is the second special figure).
(Scene 2)
Scene where there was a second start prize in the high base state instead of the big hit gaming state (when step S402 (NO), step S403 (YES), step S404 (YES))
(Scene 3)
In the big hit gaming state and when there is a second start winning in the low base state (when step S402 (YES), step S404 (YES))
(Scene 4)
In the big hit game state and the second start winning in the high base state (step S402 (YES), step S404 (YES))

  When it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is not set (step S410; NO), that is, in the case of the scene 1 or the scene 3, the CPU 103 uses the low base state for the special figure display result. Prefetch determination table data is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S410 that the state is the high base state (step S410; YES), that is, in the case of the scene 2 or the scene 4, the CPU 103 determines the high base state according to the special figure display result. Prefetch determination table data is set (selected) (step S412).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the prefetch determination table. FIG. 16A is a configuration example of a prefetch determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “lost” in the low base state. FIG. 16B is a configuration example of a prefetch determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “lost” in the high base state. FIG. 16C is a configuration example of a prefetch determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state or the high base state. FIG. 16D shows an example of setting a variation category command. The “specific pattern” is a super reach variation pattern. The “non-specific pattern” is a variation pattern other than the super reach variation pattern.

  The prefetch determination table in FIG. 16A is set based on the setting of the variation category determination table shown in FIG. 19A, which is referred to when the special figure display result is “lost” in the low base state. Yes. According to the variation category determination table of FIG. 19A, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “97” to “99”, at least the super reach variation category ( Fluctuation categories “PA4”, “PA5”). That is, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “97” to “99”, at least the super reach variation pattern (variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” regardless of the number of reserved storages). ”And the variation patterns“ PA5-1 ”to“ PA5-4 ”) (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the special figure display result is “losing” in the low base state, at least if the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “97” to “99”, the start winning variable or the variable display start Regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time (the time of the change), a specific change pattern (specific pattern) called a super reach change pattern is determined. Therefore, in the prefetch determination table of FIG. 16A, a value in the range of “97” to “99” is assigned to “specific pattern”, and “0” to “non-specific pattern” other than “specific pattern”. A value in the range of “96” is assigned.

  The prefetch determination table in FIG. 16B is set based on the setting of the variation category determination table shown in FIG. 19B, which is referred to when the special figure display result is “lost” in the high base state. Yes. According to the variation category determination table of FIG. 19B, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “89” to “99”, at least the super reach variation category ( Fluctuation categories “PA4”, “PA5”). In other words, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “89” to “99”, at least the super reach variation pattern (variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” regardless of the number of reserved storages). ”And the variation patterns“ PA5-1 ”to“ PA5-4 ”) (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the special figure display result is “losing” in the high base state, at least if the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “89” to “99”, at the time of starting winning or starting variable display Regardless of the number of reserved storage at the time (at the time of the change), the specific pattern is determined. Therefore, in the prefetch determination table of FIG. 16B, a value in the range of “89” to “99” is assigned to “specific pattern”, and “0” to “non-specific pattern” other than “specific pattern”. A value in the range of “88” is assigned.

  The prefetch determination table of FIG. 16C is a variation category determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state shown in FIG. 19C, and FIG. In the high base state shown, the special figure display result is set based on the variation category determination table that is referred to when “big hit” is set. According to the variation category determination table of FIG. 19C and the variation category determination table of FIG. 19D, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “60” to “99”, Regardless of the number of reserved memories, at least the super reach variation category (variation categories “PB4” and “PB5”) is determined. That is, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “60” to “99”, at least the super reach variation pattern (variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4”) regardless of the number of reserved storage. ”And fluctuation patterns“ PB5-1 ”to“ PB5-4 ”) (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the low base state or the high base state, if at least the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is any one of “60” to “99”, the start winning prize Alternatively, the specific pattern is determined regardless of the number of reserved memories at the start of variable display (at the time of change). Therefore, in the prefetch determination table of FIG. 16C, a value in the range of “60” to “99” is assigned to “specific pattern”, and “0” to “non-specific pattern” other than “specific pattern”. A value in the range of “59” is assigned.

  Accordingly, in the process of step S411 executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is not established, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “lost” in step S406, and FIG. When the table data constituting the prefetch determination table shown in (A) is set and it is determined in step S406 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the prefetching shown in FIG. Set the table data that makes up the decision table.

  In the process of step S412 executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is set, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “lost” in step S406. When the table data constituting the prefetch determination table shown in (B) is set and it is determined in step S406 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the prefetching shown in FIG. Set the table data that makes up the decision table.

  After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines whether the variation pattern is “non-specific pattern” or “specific pattern” based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category. Whether or not there is prefetching is determined (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. 14 and the prefetching set in step S411 or S412. By comparing the determination value of “non-specific pattern” or “specific pattern” in the determination table data, either the determination value of “non-specific pattern” or the determination value of “specific pattern” is the random value MR3. What is necessary is just to determine whether it corresponds with the numerical data shown.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the variable category command according to the determination result (prefetching determination) in step S413 (step S414), and ends the winning random number determination processing. In the process of step S414, the CPU 103 performs a transmission setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 16D in accordance with the determination result in the process of step S413. Specifically, in the process of step S413, when it is determined that the pattern is a non-specific pattern (losing), the transmission setting for transmitting the variation category command in which “00” is set in the EXT data to the effect control board 12. When it is determined that the pattern is a specific pattern (losing), a transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command in which “01” is set in the EXT data to the effect control board 12 is performed, and a non-specific pattern (big hit) is set. When it is determined that there is a transmission category command for transmitting the variation category command in which “02” is set in the EXT data to the effect control board 12, it is determined that the specific pattern (big hit) is “03” in the EXT data. Is set for transmission to the effect control board 12.

  Subsequent to the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. .

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. The special symbol normal process includes a process of determining (predetermining) whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the special symbol normal process, when the variable display result is determined in advance, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process for determining a variation pattern based on the variable display result determined in advance in the special symbol normal process (step S110), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a first variation start command. (Or a second variation start command) or the like. In the variation pattern setting process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. In the special symbol variation process, the special symbol is varied (variably displayed) in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the start of variation is changed to the special symbol variation time (FIG. 5). It includes a process for determining whether or not it has been reached. In the special symbol variation process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” when the elapsed time after the variation starts reaches the special symbol variation time.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the special symbol variation, and the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived), or the big hit flag is turned off. (When the variable display result is determined to be “lost” in the special symbol normal process (step S110) in advance), the game state transition at the time of transition that changes the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. Processing or setting process for sending a hit start command (fanfare command) as a process to be executed when the big hit flag is on (when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in advance) Etc. In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and when the big hit flag is on, the special figure process flag is updated. Is updated to “4”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes a process for setting the grand prize opening to be in an open state (for example, setting a solenoid driving signal for the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door to open the big prize opening) , Including a setting process for transmitting a command for notifying a prize winning opening. In the big hit release pre-processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process in step S115 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on whether or not the elapsed time after opening the big prize opening has passed a predetermined time, whether or not the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number. Processing for determining the timing for returning the winning opening from the open state to the closed state, and setting for closing the big winning opening (for example, the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door for closing the winning opening) For example, setting of a solenoid driving signal) and setting processing for transmitting a notification command after opening a special prize opening. In the big hit release processing, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, the process of determining whether the number of executions of the round with the grand prize opening in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or when the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening is not reached Including processing to send a notification command during the opening of a special prize opening as processing to be executed, and setting processing to send a hit end designation command as processing to be executed when the maximum value of the number of special prize opening is reached It is out. In the post-hit opening process, when the number of executions of the round has not reached the maximum number of times of winning the big winning opening, the value of the special process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process of step S117 is a process executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process is a process to determine whether or not the big hit end stage waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the ending stage execution period) has passed, or a process to be executed when the big jackpot end stage waiting time has passed This includes processing for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a highly accurate and high-base state, processing for setting the number of STs and the number of time reductions, and the like. In the big hit end process, when the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending effect has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process (step S110). In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved 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”.

  If it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure hold storage number is not “0” (step S231; NO), the CPU 103 starts the special figure from the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B. The hold data (numerical data) of the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are read out and temporarily stored (step S232). That is, when there is a hold (holding data) for the second special figure game, the CPU 103 uses the second special figure hold storage unit as the change hold data regardless of whether or not the first special figure game is held. The numerical data corresponding to the hold number “1” of 151B (the hold data of the second special figure game extracted in step S217 in the earliest (oldest)) is read and temporarily stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation or the like. .

  Following the processing of step S232, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second special figure hold storage number stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (see FIG. 8) and also uses the second special figure hold storage unit 151B (see FIG. 8). 8) is shifted (step S233). Specifically, in the process of step S233, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the second reserved memory count value, and at the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, an entry lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the reservation number). The pending data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries corresponding to “2” to “4” are shifted up by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S233, the CPU 103 may subtract 1 from the total pending storage count value. Subsequent to the process of step S233, the CPU 103 updates the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, to “2” (step S234).

  If it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S231; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. Determination is made (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  If it is determined in step S235 that the first special figure hold storage number is not “0” (step S235; NO), the CPU 103 starts the special figure from the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A. The pending data (numerical data) of the random number MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are read out and temporarily stored (step S236). That is, when there is no hold (holding data) of the second special figure game (step S231 (YES)) and there is a hold of the first special figure game, the CPU 103 uses the fluctuation data as the hold data. The numerical data corresponding to the holding number “1” in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A (the first special figure game holding data extracted in step S217) is read out and stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation. Store temporarily in

  Subsequent to the processing of step S236, the CPU 103 decrements the first special figure reservation storage number stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 (see FIG. 8) by 1 and the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (FIG. 8) is shifted (step S237). Specifically, in the process of step S237, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, and the first special figure hold storage unit 151A has an entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the hold number). The pending data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries corresponding to “2” to “4” are shifted up by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S237, the CPU 103 may subtract 1 from the total reserved storage number count value. Subsequent to the processing in step S237, the CPU 103 updates the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, to “1” (step S238).

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding storage number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure are executed. When the game is put on hold, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  After executing the process of step S234 or the process of step S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special figure display result determination table in the same manner as step S405 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. When different display result determination tables (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) are used for the first special figure and the second special figure, in the process of step S405, the start port buffer is used. The value (“1” or “2”) is referred to, but in the process of step S239, the variable special figure designation buffer value (“1” or “2”) may be referred to.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special figure based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation and the special figure display result determination table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, the CPU 103, as in step S406 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15, shows the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result set in step S239. In the decision table data, determine the special figure display result (whether "big hit" or "lost") by comparing each judgment value assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" one by one. do it.

  Following the process of step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S240 is a “hit” (step S241). If it is determined in step S241 that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state (step S242). Note that the big hit flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the big hit end process of step S117. Following the process of step S242, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot type determination process (S244). The jackpot type determination process in step S244 is the same as the jackpot type determination process executed in step S407 of the winning random number determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Following the jackpot type determination process of step S244, the CPU 103 stores the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, for example, corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244. A jackpot type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, what is the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process in step S244 is stored. As an example, if the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination process in step S244 is “16R probability variable big hit”, the CPU 103 sets “1” in the big hit type buffer value, and if “8R probability variable big hit”, the big hit type Set “2” to the buffer value.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241 (NO)), or after executing the processing of step S245, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol is set in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set (step S248). Following the process of step S248, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and ends the special symbol normal process.

  If it is determined in step S235 that the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250). 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. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S250). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” in the special symbol normal process (step S110). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the ON state (step S250; YES), an effect control command (display result designation command) corresponding to the big hit type determined in step S244 (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) is displayed. Transmission setting is performed (step S251). When it is determined that the big hit flag is not in the on state (step S250; NO), the transmission control of the effect control command (display result designation command) indicating the loss is performed (step S252).

  After executing the process of step S251 or the process of step S252, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the high base state is set (step S253). If it is determined in step S253 that the current state is not the high base state (step S253; NO), the CPU 103 sets (selects) the variation base determination table data for the low base state according to the special figure display result ( Step S254). Specifically, if the CPU 103 determines in step S250 that the big hit flag is not in the on state, the CPU 103 determines the variation category determination table for low base / losing (the variation category determination shown in FIG. 19A). Table) is set, and if it is determined in step S250 that the big hit flag is on, the variation category determination table for low base / big hit (shown in FIG. 19C) Table data constituting a variation category determination table) is set.

  If it is determined in step S253 that the state is the high base state (step S253; YES), the CPU 103 sets (selects) the variation base determination table data for the high base state according to the special figure display result ( Step S255). Specifically, if the CPU 103 determines in step S250 that the big hit flag is not in the on state, the CPU 103 determines the variation category determination table for high base / losing (the variation category determination shown in FIG. 19B). Table) is set, and if it is determined in step S250 that the big hit flag is on, the variation category determination table for high base / big hit (shown in FIG. 19D) Table data constituting a variation category determination table) is set.

  After executing the process of step S254 or the process of step S255, the CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category (step S256). Specifically, the CPU 103 stores the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation category stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation, and the number of storages of the variable category determination table data set in step S254 or step S255. It is sufficient to determine a variation category that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 by comparing with the determination value.

  As an example, when the table data constituting the variable category determination table of FIG. 19A is set in step S254 and the number of reserved memories is “0” (the reserved memory other than the reserved memory related to the winning) CPU 103 determines the fluctuation category “PA2” when the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation category is in the range of “0” to “69”, and “70” to When it is within the range of “89”, the variation category “PA3” is determined, when within the range of “90” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined, and when it is “99”, the variation category “PA5” is determined. decide.

  When the table data constituting the variable category determination table of FIG. 19A is set in step S254, and the number of reserved memories is in the range of “1” to “3” (other than the reserved memory related to the winning) CPU 103 has a variable category “PA1” when the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the change category is in the range of “0” to “3”. When the range is “4” to “79”, the variation category “PA2” is determined. When the range is “80” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined, and “97” to “97” When it is within the range of “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined, and when it is “99”, the variation category “PA5” is determined.

  If the table data constituting the variable category determination table of FIG. 19A is set in step S254 and the number of reserved memories is in the range of “4” (the reserved memory other than the reserved memory related to the winning is stored). If there are four), the CPU 103 determines the variation category “PA1” when the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is in the range of “0” to “63”, and “64”. Is within the range of “79”, the variation category “PA2” is determined, and when within the range of “80” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined, and is within the range of “97” to “98”. Sometimes the variation category “PA4” is determined, and when it is “99”, the variation category “PA5” is determined.

  Further, when the table data constituting the variation category determination table of FIG. 19C is set in step S254, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category regardless of the number of reserved storage. When the data is in the range of “0” to “9”, the variation category “PB1” is determined. When the data is in the range of “10” to “59”, the variation category “PB3” is determined, and “60” to “ When it is within the range of “89”, the variation category “PB4” is determined, and when within the range of “90” to “99”, the variation category “PB5” is determined.

  The same applies to the case where the variation category determination table in FIG. 19B or the table data constituting the variation category determination table in FIG. 19D is set in step S255.

  Subsequent to step S256, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on the variation category determined in step S256 and the random number MR5 for variation pattern determination (step S257). In the process of step S257, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category determined in step S256, and the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR5 is displayed as any variation pattern. The variation pattern may be determined based on whether the range is within the range.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table. In the process of step S257, for example, when the CPU 103 determines the variation category “PA2” in step S256, the CPU 103 sets a variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA2” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “0” to “39”, the variation pattern “PA2-1” is determined, and the range of “40” to “69” is selected. Is within the range of “70” to “99”, the variation pattern “PA2-3” is determined. For example, if the CPU 103 determines the variation category “PA3” in step S256, the CPU 103 sets (selects) the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA3” shown in FIG. When the numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “0” to “79”, the variation pattern “PA3-1” is determined, and when it is in the range of “80” to “99”, the variation is determined. The pattern “PA3-2” is determined. The same applies when another variable category is determined in step S256.

  Note that the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted at the time of execution of the processing, or step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211) as in the case of the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. The data may be extracted at step S232 to obtain pending data, which may be read out in step S232 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal process (step S110).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S257, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern (step S258). In addition to the variation pattern designation command, the CPU 103 sets transmission of a first variation start command for designating the start of the first special figure game (or a second variation start command for designating the start of the second special figure game). May be performed. Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fluctuation time timer value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 (step S259), and the value of the special figure process flag. Is updated to “2” corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S112) (step S260), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S260, the special symbol variation process is executed when the next timer interruption occurs.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process (step S113). In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, first, the CPU 103 stops the fluctuation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and stops (displays) the fixed special symbol. After that, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” in the special symbol normal process (step S110). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the on state (step S291; YES), the CPU 103 sets a big hit start time waiting time (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start specifying command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start specifying command is stored in the buffer specified by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. It only has to be stored in the area. Subsequent to the process of step S293, the CPU 103 sets the low probability and low base state (step S294). In the processing of step S294, for example, the CPU 103 may clear and set the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the off state, respectively. Note that the processing in step S294 may be omitted when the low probability and low base state has already been reached. Following the process of step S294, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release process (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  When it is determined in step S291 that the big hit flag is not in the on state (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs a gaming state transition process during variation (step S296). For example, the CPU 103 executes the following processing as the gaming state transition processing at the time of change. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, and if not, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the variation counter. The variation counter is the number of executions of the special figure game after being controlled to the low probability low base state, and is the number of times compared with the ST number (probability variation number) and the short time number. The ST count (number of times of probability change) is the number of executions of the variable display game that executes the probability change control. The number of time reductions is the number of executions of the variable display game that executes the time reduction control. The ST number (probability variation number) and the time reduction number are set in the big hit end process (step S117). The CPU 103 which added 1 to the value of the fluctuation number counter compares the value of the fluctuation number counter after the addition of 1 with the ST number. If the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the ST number, the gaming state is less likely to be low. It is only necessary to set the base state and clear the set values of the ST count and the short time count to “0”. In the present embodiment, since the number of time reductions and the number of STs are the same (both are 70 times), the value of the variation counter after 1 addition may be compared with the number of time reductions. Further, when the number of time reductions and the number of STs are different, each may be individually compared. That is, the CPU 103 compares the value of the fluctuation number counter after 1 addition with the number of time reductions, and if the value of the fluctuation number counter is larger than the time reduction number, sets the low base state and sets the fluctuation number counter after 1 addition. If the value of the variation counter is larger than the ST count, the low probability state may be set.

  Subsequent to the change state gaming state transition process in step S296, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297), and ends the special symbol stop process. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the big hit end process (step S117). In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 311). As an example, in the post-hit release post-processing (step S116) shown in FIG. A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, the CPU 103 updates, for example, by subtracting 1 from the game control process timer value. Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined depending on whether or not.

  When it is determined in step S311 that the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S311; NO), the CPU 103 ends the big hit end processing as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S311; YES), the CPU 103 reads the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S311). S312). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets the high probability state (probability change state) by turning on the high probability flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 (step S314). Next, the CPU 103 sets the high base provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the high base state, for example, by setting it to an on state (step S315). That is, at the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state is set to a highly accurate and high base state by the processing of step S314 and step S315.

  Following the processing of step S315, the CPU 103 sets the set value of the ST count (probability change count) to 70 times (step S316) and sets the time reduction count to 70 times (step S317). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the value of the variation counter to “0” (step S318), clears (resets) the big hit flag to the off state (step S319), and sets the special figure process flag value to the special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to (step S297), and the big hit ending process is ended.

  In the present embodiment, the setting value of the ST number (the number of times of probability variation) and the setting value of the time reduction number of 70 are set to the same value (both are 70 times). The number of times may be different from the set value of 70 times. In this embodiment, the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the ST count (probability change count) in the case of 16R probability change big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). However, the setting value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit may be different from the set value of the ST count (probability variation count) in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. In this embodiment, the setting value of the short time in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the short time in the case of 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both are 70 times). The setting value for the number of time reductions may be different from the setting value for the number of time reductions in the case of 16R probability variation big hit. When the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variable big hit, and when the jackpot type buffer value is “2”. May be determined to be an 8R probability variation big hit. If the setting value of the number of STs (the number of times of probability variation) or the number of time reductions is not different between the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the case of the 16R probability variation big hit (when the same value is set), the processing of step S312 (a big hit type) The reading of the buffer value may be omitted.

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

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control main process. 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 FIG.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. Register setting of the 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. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the on state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  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 it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag and turns it off (step S73). 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.

  Subsequent to the command analysis processing in step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control process processing (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, an effect operation using various effect devices (for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, based on an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. Determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on a sound output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, a driving operation in the production model, and the like.

  Subsequent to the effect control process in step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect operation control processing (step S76). In the effect operation control process in step S76, for example, effect operation control using various effect devices is performed based on the determination, determination, setting, and the like by the effect control process (step S75). In the effect operation control process in the present embodiment, when a series of effect execution flags (flags set to an on state in the effect control process (step S75), details will be described later) are set to an on state. An effect operation control process related to an effect (described later) is executed. The details of the effect operation control process will be described later.

  Subsequent to the effect operation control process in step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect random number update process (step S77). In the effect random number update process in step S77, for example, at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may update the numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing (step S74). In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 24, 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). When it is determined that there is no received command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S501 that there is a received command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a first start opening winning designation command (step S502). . The effect control CPU 120 may confirm the MODE data of the received command, for example, and specify the type of the received command (see FIG. 3).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value set in advance as the reception waiting time for the first reserved memory number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the command is not the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command. (Step S504). When it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the second reserved storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set a timer initial value, which is set in advance as a reception waiting time for the second reserved memory number notification command, in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that the command is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the command is not a variable category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a first reserved memory number notification command (step S508). ). If it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the first pending storage count notification wait time Is cleared (step S509).

  When it is determined in step S508 that the command is not the first reserved memory number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command. (Step S510). If it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; YES), for example, by initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer, the second pending storage count notification waiting time Is cleared (step S511).

  If it is determined in step S506 that it is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)), if it is determined in step S507 that it is a variable category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any of the processes of step S509 and step S511, the effect control CPU 120 sends the received command to an empty area in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B. Is stored in the empty area (step S512). Specifically, the production control CPU 120 determines that the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command or the start opening prize designation command immediately before the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command. In the case (when the second start opening winning designation command is not received after receiving the first starting opening winning designation command), the received command is stored in an empty area in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A; When the received command is the second start opening prize designation command, or when the starting opening prize designation command immediately before the received command is the second start opening prize designation command (receives the second start opening prize designation command) If the first start opening prize designation command has not been received after the first start prize winning reception command buffer 194 Stored in the free space in. Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  When it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs settings according to the other received commands (step S510). S513). For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the gaming state designation command and specify the current gaming state.

  After executing the process of step S512 or the process of step S513, the process returns to the process of 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 first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process (step S75). In the effect control process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). In the winning effect determining process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). , A process for determining whether or not a start opening winning designation command is received as a received command, and a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of a hold display when additionally displaying in the start winning memory display area 5H are determined. The process to perform is performed.

  Subsequent to the winning effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the processes of steps S170 to 177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. And run.

  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. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether a first change start command (or second change start command), a change pattern designation command, a change 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 in the apparatus 5. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined to start the variable display of the decorative symbols, 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”. The variable display start setting process corresponds to the variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (for example, setting for performing variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 (for example, , Processing for performing an effect control pattern corresponding to a fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time), a value of a fluctuation time timer, etc.) and a display operation such as a first hold display, a second hold display, and an active display This includes processing for performing setting (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the display operation). In the variable display start setting process, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, whether or not the variable time timer set in the variable display start setting process (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the variable display start of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 is the special figure variable time) And the like. In the effect processing during variable display, when the variable time timer times out, 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”. The special symbol waiting process is executed when the confirmed decoration symbol is “losing”, and when the game state setting process is performed to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or when the confirmed decoration symbol is “big hit” The process to be executed includes a process for performing a setting for performing a fanfare effect (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect). In the present embodiment, in the waiting process per special figure, a process for controlling the execution (start of execution) of a series of effects as a process to be executed when the confirmed decorative symbol is “big hit” (a series effect execution control process in step S660). A, the series effect execution control process B) of step S661 is also performed. In the waiting process per special figure, when the confirmed decorative symbol is “losing”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and when the confirmed decorative symbol is “big hit”, Update the value to “4”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start process is a process for determining whether or not a big prize opening notification command is received, and a process that is executed when a big prize opening notification command is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the open state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during opening). In the big hit starting process, when the big prize opening opening notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. The in-round process is a process for determining whether or not a notification command after opening the big prize opening is received, or a process to be executed when a notification command after opening the big winning opening is received (a special variable prize in each round). This includes a process for performing settings for performing an effect performed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing). In the in-round processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” when the notification command after the special winning opening is received is received.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. Post-round processing is performed as a process for determining whether or not a winning prize opening notification command or a winning end designation command has been received, or a process to be executed when a winning prize opening notification command is received. Setting for performing an ending effect (for example, for an ending effect), for example, a process for performing a setting (for example, setting an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) or a process to be executed when a hit end designation command is received. For example, setting a corresponding production control pattern and ending production execution time timer value). In the round post-processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” when a notification command during opening of a special winning opening is received, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” when a winning end designation command is received. To do.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. Whether the ending effect execution time timer set in the post-round processing (step S176) has timed out or not (whether the elapsed time after the start of execution of the ending effect in the image display device 5 has reached the set time) No.) processing, processing for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a highly accurate base state as processing to be executed when the ending effect execution time timer times out, processing for setting the number of STs and the number of time reductions Etc. Further, in the present embodiment, in the post-hit end process, a process (execution end control process in step S914) for controlling execution (execution end) of a series effect as a process to be executed when the ending effect execution time timer times out is also included. Done. In the post-hit end processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process (step S171). In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, to display the special figure display result as “lost”. ] Is determined (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S522; YES), the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. , The non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the designated variation pattern sets the decorative display variable display mode to “non-reach (loss)” (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-” in FIG. 5). 2 "" PA2-3 ") or not (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the non-reach combination (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.

  When it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols (final stop symbols) constituting the reach combination (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.

  In addition, for example, when the symbol pattern of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, when the final decorative symbol becomes a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value ( For example, by adding or subtracting “1”) to / from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot 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 “losing” (step S522; NO), that is, when the special figure display result is “big hit (16R positive variable big hit, 8R positive variable big hit)”, for effect control CPU120 determines the combination of the definite decoration symbol (final stop symbol) which comprises a jackpot combination (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.

  When determining the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 determines the big hit type (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit), the presence or absence of the promotion effect, and the like. The design may be determined.

  As a specific example, for example, a jackpot combination dedicated to 16R probability variation jackpot (for example, three odd-numbered identical decorative symbols arranged in parallel) and a jackpot combination dedicated to 8R probability variation jackpot (for example, an even number of identical ornamental symbols represent In the mode of 3), in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, either the big hit combination dedicated to 16R probability variation big hit or the big hit combination dedicated to 8R probability variation big hit may be determined as the confirmed decorative design. . At this time, when the big hit combination dedicated to the 8R probability variable big hit is determined to be a confirmed decorative symbol, it is only necessary to notify the player that the 16R probability big hit is made until the end of the 8th round as the promotion effect. On the other hand, in the case of 8R probability variation big hit, it is only necessary to determine whether it is a big hit combination dedicated to 8R probability variation big hit as a definite decorative symbol.

  In this embodiment, the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is not provided, but when the 2R probability variation big hit (surprise accuracy) is provided and the special figure display result is “big hit (2R probability variation big hit (accuracy variation)”, the effect control is performed. The CPU 120 may determine a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) corresponding to the 2R probability variation big hit (crash probability).

  After executing any one of the processes of step S524, step S525, and step S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S530). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for performing display operations such as hold display and active display corresponding to the change. For example, when the decoration pattern starts to change in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the decorative figure this time is linked to the first special figure game), the effect control CPU 120 An effect control pattern is set as a usage pattern that causes the hold display displayed at the right end of the 1 start winning storage display area 5HL to be displayed as the active display in the active display area AHA. In addition, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display to be digested in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the other hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL. The production control pattern is set as the usage pattern.

  The active display in the active display area AHA may be the same display mode as the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, or may be a different display mode. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  After executing the pending digest process in step S530, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern of the variation as a use pattern (step S532).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S532, the effect control CPU 120 digests the command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B (step S538). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the smallest of the commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number (buffer number “1”) is deleted, and the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command to be deleted is set in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. Each command stored in the corresponding area is shifted while maintaining the winning order. In addition, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special game, the effect control CPU 120 starts with the smallest buffer number (in the commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B). The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) is deleted, and in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command to be deleted Each command stored in is shifted while maintaining the winning order. In the process of step S538, the effect control CPU 120 stores information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like according to the deletion or shift of the command. Deletions and shifts are also performed. Also, in the process of step S538, the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores a command to be deleted (such as a design symbol designation command, a variation category command, etc.) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Subsequent to the process of step S538, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S539), and ends the variable display start setting process. .

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special figure waiting process (step S173). In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the stop symbol display flag is on (step S651). In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol (step S653; YES), the stop symbol display flag is set to the on state (step S656), and then the hit start designation command When a (fanfare command) is received (step S657; YES), the stop symbol display flag is cleared (reset) to an off state (step S658). That is, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is in the ON state in step S651 indicates that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, but the hit start designation command has not yet been received. Therefore, when the stop symbol display flag is in the on state, the process of stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol in step S652 is not necessary, and the process proceeds to step S657.

  When it is determined in step S651 that the stop symbol display flag is not in the on state (step S651; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol (step S652). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines the confirmed decorative pattern (losing symbol, big hit symbol, or small hit symbol) determined in step S524, step S525, or step S528 of the variable display start setting process (step S171) shown in FIG. An effect control pattern is set as a usage pattern that stops and displays a symbol). The effect control CPU 120 may be configured to stop and display the confirmed decorative symbol in response to the reception of the symbol confirmed command from the game control microcomputer 100.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S652, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S653). When it is determined in step S653 that the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S653: YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag to the on state (step S656).

  When it is determined in step S653 that the confirmed decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S653: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a gaming state setting process at variation (step S654).

  The changing gaming state setting process in step S654 is the same process as the changing gaming state transition process in step S296 shown in FIG. That is, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability low base state, and if not, the effect number counter value is incremented by one. The effect counter is the number of times the decorative symbol variable display game is executed after being controlled to the low probability low base state. The ST number (probability variation number) and the time reduction number are set in post-hit end post-processing (step S177). The CPU 103, which adds 1 to the value of the production number counter, compares the value of the production number counter after the addition of 1 and the ST number. If the value of the production number counter is larger than the ST number, the gaming state is less likely to be low. It is only necessary to set the base state and clear the set values of the ST count and the short time count to “0”.

  In the game state setting process at the time of change (step S654), the low probability low base state is set based on the performance number counter and the ST number, but the low probability low base state is set based on the gaming state designation command. May be.

  Subsequent to the changing gaming state setting process in step S654, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “0” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S655). The waiting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the stop symbol display flag is in the on state (step S651 (YES)), or after executing the process of step S656, the effect control CPU 120 has received a hit start designation command or not. Is determined (step S657). When it is determined in step S657 that the hit start designation command has not been received (step S657; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the special figure waiting process without updating the value of the effect process flag. To do.

  If it is determined in step S657 that a hit start designation command has been received (step S657; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears (resets) the stop symbol display flag to an off state (step S658). Subsequent to the processing of step S658, the effect control CPU 120 executes a series of effect execution control processes A (described later) (step S660), and executes a series of effect execution control processes B (described later) (step S661). The gaming state is set to a low probability and low base state (step S662).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S662, the effect control CPU 120 sets the setting of the effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect as a use pattern (step S664). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit start process (step S666), and ends the special figure waiting process.

  FIG. 28A is a flowchart showing an example of the series effect execution control process A (step S660). The series effect execution control process A is a process for controlling the start of execution of a series effect, and is executed when the determined decorative symbol is “big hit” in the special symbol waiting process (step S173) as described above. It is processing.

  In the series effect execution control process A shown in FIG. 28A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the series effect execution flag is on (step S9000). A series of effects is an effect in which a series of effects are continuously executed. For example, an effect in which similar images are repeatedly displayed (for example, an effect performed in a special background different from the normal background), a content continuous image (for example, a story-based effect, a special mode different from normal) For example) are included in the series of effects. In addition, a series of productions may be ones in which the same or different characters continue to operate even if the video does not flow, those in which lines and music continuously flow, those in which a specific lamp emits light continuously, The lamps that continuously emit light in a specific pattern are also included in the series of effects. In other words, the player recognizes that similar effects are being continuously performed by paying attention to the individual effects that make up the series effects, or a long effect is performed by focusing on the entire series effects. Anything that has the recognition that The series effect is a case where a big hit is made based on the second holding memory stored after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called a case where a holding game is held after the big hit), and further satisfies a predetermined condition (described later). If executed. The series effect execution flag is a flag indicating that a series effect is executed. In other words, the fact that the series effect execution flag is in the on state in step S9000 indicates that the current big hit is a big hit due to the on-hold park.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the series effect execution control process B (step S661), the on-hold consecutive resort is performed based on the second reserved memory already stored after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the reserved It is said that there is no second reserved memory (second reserved memory to be lost) that becomes a specific pattern (fluctuation pattern of super reach (losing)) before the reservation of the inner consecutive villa (second reserved memory that becomes a big hit) When the predetermined condition is satisfied (step S9104 (YES) or step S9105 (YES)), when the series effect via big hit flag is not on (step S9110 (NO)), the series effect is executed. The flag is set to the on state (step S9111). In addition, when the hit in the hold is based on the second hold stored already after the end of the big hit and the predetermined condition as described above is satisfied, If there is (step S9110; YES), the series effect execution flag is already set to the on state. Note that the series-directed jackpot flag is a flag indicating that the current jackpot is a jackpot made by the remnants in the reservation. In step S9110, the fact that the series-directed jackpot flag is on indicates that the series stage has already been started (that is, the current jackpot is a jackpot made by a reserved villa. )

  When it is determined in step S9000 that the series effect execution flag is in the on state (step S9000; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the series effect via big hit flag to the on state (step S9001), and the series effect is performed. The execution control process A is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S9000 that the series effect execution flag is not in the ON state (step S9000; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series effect execution control process A. In other words, when the current big hit is a big hit by the on-hold consecutive villa, the production control CPU 120 sets the on-effect series big hit flag to the on state and ends the series of execution execution control processing A. If it is not a big hit by the villa, the series effect execution control process A is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 28B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the series effect end control process. The series effect end control process is a process for controlling the end of the execution of the series effect, and is executed when the ending effect execution time timer times out in the big hit end post-process (step S177).

  In the series effect end control process shown in FIG. 28B, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the series effect end wait flag is in the ON state (step S9200). The series production end wait flag is a flag indicating that execution of the series production is ended.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, in the series effect execution control process B (step S661), a case in which the reserved game is not performed after the current big hit, or a case in which the reserved game is executed after the current big hit is set as described above. If the condition is not satisfied and the series effect via big hit flag is in the on state (step S9106 (YES)), the series effect end wait flag is set in the on state (step S9107). It should be noted that, even if there is no on-hold consecutive resort after the current big hit, or even if the above-mentioned predetermined condition is not met even though the on-hold consecutive resort is set after the current big hit, the series-directed effect big hit flag is set in step S9106. If it is not in the on state (step S9106 (NO)), since the series effect to be ended is not originally executed (that is, the series effect execution flag is not in the on state), the series effect end wait flag is in the on state. Do not set to.

  If it is determined in step S9200 that the series production end wait flag is on (step S9200; YES), the production control CPU 120 clears (resets) the series production execution flag to the off state (step S9201). Then, the series production end wait flag is cleared (reset) to the off state (step S9202), and the series production end control process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S9200 that the series production end wait flag is not in the on state (step S9200; NO), the production control CPU 120 ends the series production end control process as it is.

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing an example of the series effect execution control process B (step S661). The series effect execution control process B is a process for controlling the start of execution of the series effect. As described above, the series effect is performed when the determined decorative symbol is “big hit” in the special figure waiting process (step S173). This is a process executed subsequent to the execution control process A (step S660). FIG. 30 is a continuation of FIG.

  In the series effect execution control process B shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the state of the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, etc. Is determined to be in a high base state (step S9100). If it is determined in step S9100 that the current gaming state is not the high base state (step S9100; NO), the process proceeds to step S9106 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S9100 that the current gaming state is the high base state (step S9100; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a second reserved memory that is a big hit (step S9100). S9101). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the in-hold access on the basis of the second hold memory that has already been stored after the end of the current big hit.

  Since the process of step S9101 is executed when the current gaming state is the high base state (step S9100 (YES)), basically, when the process of step S9101 is executed, this big hit Is a jackpot based on the second pending storage.

(Details of processing in step S9101)
The effect control CPU 120 determines that the variable display result is “big hit” in at least one of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (see FIG. 10C). If the symbol designating command indicating the result is stored, it is determined that there is the second reserved memory. On the other hand, the CPU 120 for effect control indicates a symbol designating command indicating a determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” in any of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. If is not stored, it is determined that there is no second reserved memory that is a big hit.

  Note that this big hit hold information is the first start winning reception command buffer 194A (or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B) when step S538 of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26 is executed. Is erased and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  If it is determined in step S9101 that there is no second pending storage that is a big hit (step S9101; NO), the process proceeds to step S9106 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S9101 that there is a second holding memory that is a big hit (step S9101; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second holding memory that is a big hit is a 16R probability variable big hit. (Step S9102). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit to be held within the hold is a 16R probability variable big hit based on the second hold memory that has already been stored after the end of the current big hit (that is, this big hit) It is determined whether or not the 16R probability variation big hit will be held within the hold based on the second hold memory that has already been stored after the end of the step).

(Details of processing in step S9102)
The effect control CPU 120 receives a symbol designation command indicating a determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” in the buffer number “1” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (see FIG. 10C). When it is stored, the symbol designation command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” in the buffer numbers “2”, “3”, and “4” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B is Regardless of whether it is stored or not, by confirming the determination result of the jackpot type indicated by the symbol designating command stored in the buffer number “1”, the second pending storage that is a jackpot is a 16R probability change for the jackpot It is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is a symbol designation command indicating a determination result that the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “1” of the reception command buffer 194B of the second start winning prize is a 16R probability variation big hit. If there is, the second reserved memory that is a big hit is determined to be a 16R probability variable big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is not a symbol designating command indicating a determination result that the symbol designating command stored in the buffer number “1” of the received command buffer 194B of the second start winning prize is a 16R probability variation jackpot ( That is, if the symbol designation command indicates a determination result indicating that the 8R probability variation big hit is obtained (ie, the second reserved memory that is a big hit) is determined not to be the 16R probability variation big hit.

  The effect control CPU 120 is when the symbol designation command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” is not stored in the buffer number “1” of the reception command buffer 194B at the second start winning prize. When the symbol designation command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in the buffer number “2”, the buffer number “3” of the reception command buffer 194B for the second start winning prize is received. Regardless of whether or not the symbol designation command indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in “4” or not, the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “2” indicates By confirming the determination result of the jackpot type that has been made, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory that is a jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is a symbol designation command indicating a determination result that the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “2” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B is 16R probability variation big hit. If there is, it is determined that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is not a symbol designating command indicating a determination result that the symbol designating command stored in the buffer number “2” of the received command buffer 194B of the second start winning prize is a 16R probability variation jackpot ( That is, if the symbol designation command indicates a determination result indicating that the 8R probability variation big hit is obtained (ie, the second reserved memory that is a big hit) is determined not to be the 16R probability variation big hit.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores a symbol designation command indicating a determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” in the buffer number “1” or “2” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. When the symbol designation command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in the buffer number “3”, the received command buffer 194B for the second start winning prize is stored. Regardless of whether or not the symbol designation command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in the buffer number “4”, the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “3” By confirming the determination result of the jackpot type indicated by (2), it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory that is a jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is a symbol designation command indicating a determination result that the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “3” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B is 16R probability variation big hit. If there is, it is determined that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is not a symbol designating command indicating a determination result that the symbol designating command stored in the buffer number “3” of the received command buffer 194B in the second start winning prize is a 16R probability variation jackpot ( That is, if the symbol designation command indicates a determination result indicating that the 8R probability variation big hit is obtained (ie, the second reserved memory that is a big hit) is determined not to be the 16R probability variation big hit.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 indicates a determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” in the buffer numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. When the symbol designating command is not stored, and when the symbol designating command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in the buffer number “4”, the buffer By confirming the determination result of the jackpot type indicated by the symbol designation command stored in the number “4”, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory that is the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 is a symbol designation command indicating a determination result that the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “4” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B is 16R probability variation big hit. If there is, it is determined that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit. Further, the effect control CPU 120 is not a symbol designating command indicating a determination result that the symbol designating command stored in the buffer number “4” of the received command buffer 194B of the second start winning prize is a 16R probability variation jackpot ( That is, if the symbol designation command indicates a determination result indicating that the 8R probability variation big hit is obtained (ie, the second reserved memory that is a big hit) is determined not to be the 16R probability variation big hit.

  Whether or not the current big hit is a 16R probability change can be determined by checking the determination result of the big hit type indicated by the symbol designation command temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  If it is determined in step S9102 that the second reserved storage that is a big hit is not a 16R probability variable big hit (step S9102; NO), the process proceeds to step S9106 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S9102 that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a 16R probability variable big hit (step S9102; YES), the presentation control CPU 120 displays the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit as a non-specific pattern. It is determined whether or not (big hit) (step S9103). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the above-described 16R probability variation jackpot that is linked to the suspension is a variation pattern of super reach (big hit).

(Details of processing in step S9103)
The effect control CPU 120 changes the same set of variations as the symbol designation command corresponding to the symbol designation command determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit in the process of step S9102 (that is, the symbol designation command indicating the judgment result that the 16R probability variation big hit is obtained). Category command, more specifically, the second hold that becomes a big hit by confirming the determination result indicated by the variable category command having the same buffer number as the symbol designating command showing the determination result that the 16R probability variable big hit It is determined whether or not the variable display of the memory is a non-specific pattern (big hit). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation category command corresponding to the symbol designation command determined to be the 16R probability variation jackpot is a variation category command (EXT shown in FIG. 16D) indicating a specific pattern (big hit). If it is a variable category command in which “02” is set in the data), it is determined that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a non-specific pattern (big hit). Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the variation category command corresponding to the symbol designating command that has been determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit is the variation category command indicating the specific pattern (big hit) (the EXT data shown in FIG. Variable category command set to “03”), it is determined that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is not a non-specific pattern (big hit).

  If it is determined in step S9103 that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is not a non-specific pattern (big hit) (step S9103; NO), the process proceeds to step S9106 in FIG.

  When it is determined in step S9103 that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a non-specific pattern (big hit) (step S9103; YES), the presentation control CPU 120 determines that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is It is determined whether it is the second reserved memory to be digested first (step S9104). Specifically, the symbol designating command determined by the effect control CPU 120 to be the 16R probability variation big hit in the process of step S9102 is the buffer number “1” in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (see FIG. 10C). It is determined whether or not the information is stored in "." That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the symbol designation command indicating the determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” is stored in the buffer number “1” of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. Can be determined.

  Note that the processing in step S9103 relates to the prefetch determination corresponding to the big hit. That is, the determination result indicated by the variable category command to be confirmed in the process of step S9103 is a special figure in the low base state or the high base state shown in FIG. 16C in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15). It is determined (determined) using a prefetch determination table that is referred to when the display result is “big hit”. For example, when it is determined in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15) that it is a “non-specific pattern (big hit)” using the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 16C (step S413). In step S9103, it is determined that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is “non-specific pattern (big hit)” (step S9103 (YES)). Further, according to the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 16C, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is a value in the range of “0” to “59”, “non-specific pattern (big hit) ) ". Further, since the process of step S9103 is executed when the current gaming state is a high base state (step S9100 (YES)), the variation category at the time of variation of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is shown in FIG. It is determined using a variation category determination table that is referred to when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the high base state shown in D).

  From the above, when it is determined in step S9103 that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit is a non-specific pattern (big hit) (step S9103 (YES)), the second reserved memory that becomes the big hit is stored. In the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 18) executed at the time of variation, the above-described value (“0” is used as the variation category of the second reserved memory that is the big hit, using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. ”To“ 59 ”), the variation pattern“ PB1 ”is determined.

  That is, it is determined that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit in step S9103 is a non-specific pattern (big hit) (step S9103 (YES)), and the processing of step S9104 is executed as a big hit. This is when the variable display of the second reserved memory is a shortened variation (variation pattern “PB1-1” corresponding to the variation category “PB1”).

  If it is determined in step S9104 that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is the second reserved memory to be digested first (step S9104; YES), the process proceeds to step S9110 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S9104 that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is not the second reserved memory that is digested first (step S9104; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is the second reserved memory that is a big hit. It is determined whether or not the variable display of the second reserved memory digested prior to the storage is a non-specific pattern (losing) (step S9105).

(Details of processing in step S9105)
The CPU 120 for effect control has a variable category command (FIG. 16 (FIG. 16)) that shows a non-specific pattern (lost) in any of the buffer numbers smaller than the buffer number of the symbol designation command determined to be 16R probability variation big hit in the process of step S9102. If the variable category command in which “00” is set in the EXT data shown in D) is stored, the variable display of the second hold memory that is digested before the second hold memory that is a big hit is not specified. It is determined to be a pattern (losing). On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 has a variable category command indicating a specific pattern (losing) in at least one of the buffer numbers smaller than the buffer number of the symbol designating command determined to be the 16R probability variation big hit in the process of step S9102. If the variable category command in which “01” is set in the EXT data shown in FIG. 16D is stored, the variable display of the second reserved memory that is digested before the second reserved memory that is a big hit At least one of them is determined not to be a non-specific pattern (losing).

  When it is determined in step S9105 that at least one of the variable displays of the second reserved memory digested before the second reserved memory that is a big hit is not a non-specific pattern (losing) (step S9105; NO) ), The process proceeds to step S9106 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S9105 that all the variable displays of the second reserved memory digested before the second reserved memory that is a big hit are all non-specific patterns (lost) (step S9105; YES), The effect control CPU 120 proceeds to step S9110 of FIG.

  Note that the processing in step S9105 relates to a pre-reading determination corresponding to each loss that is digested prior to the high base state and the big hit. The determination result indicated by the variable category command to be confirmed in the process of step S9105 is “lost” in the high base state shown in FIG. 16B in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15). Is determined (determined) using a prefetch determination table to be referred to. For example, in the winning random number determination process (FIG. 15), for each of the losses that are digested before the big hit, the “non-specific pattern (lost)” is determined using the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. ”(Step S 413), all the variable displays of the lapses that are digested before the second reserved storage that is a big win in step S 9105 are all non-specific patterns (losses). Determination is made (step S9105 (YES)). Further, according to the prefetch determination table shown in FIG. 16B, when the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is a value in the range of “0” to “88”, “non-specific pattern (loss) ) ". Further, the variation category at the time of variation of each loss that is digested prior to the second reserved memory that is a big hit is when the special figure display result is “lost” in the high base state shown in FIG. It is determined by using the variation category determination table referred to. Further, since the process of step S9105 is executed when the first hold is not a big hit (step S9104 (NO)), when each loss that is digested before the second hold storage that is a big win is changed. Neither of the stored storage numbers of “0” is zero.

  From the above, if it is determined in step S9105 that all the variable displays of the loss digested prior to the second reserved storage that is a big hit are all non-specific patterns (losses) (step S9105 (YES)) ) In the variation pattern setting process (FIG. 18) executed at the time of each variation of the loss, the above value is obtained using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. 19B as the variation pattern of the loss. A variation pattern “PA1” corresponding to (a value in the range of “0” to “88”) is determined.

  In other words, it is determined in step S9105 that all the variable displays of the loss that are digested prior to the second reserved storage that is a big hit are all non-specific patterns (losses) (step S9105 (YES)). The processing is executed because the variable display of each loss that is digested prior to the second reserved storage that is a big hit is all the shortened variation (variation pattern “PA1-1” corresponding to the variation category “PA1”). )

  If it is determined in step S9100 that the current gaming state is not the high base state (step S9100 (NO)), or if it is determined in step S9101 that there is no second pending storage that is a big hit (step S9101 (NO) )) If it is determined in step S9102 that it is not a 16R probability variable big hit (step S9102 (NO)), it is determined that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is a big hit in step S9103 is not an unspecified pattern (big hit). (Step S9103 (NO)), at least one of the variable display of the second reserved memory that is digested before the second reserved memory that is a big hit in step S9105 is not a non-specific pattern (losing) If it is determined (step S9105 (NO)), the effect control CPU 120 performs a series of performances. Via big hit flag is determined whether the ON state (step S9106 in FIG. 30).

  When it is determined in step S9106 that the series effect big hit flag is in the on state (step S9106; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the series effect end wait flag in the on state (step S9107), and the series. The effect via jackpot flag is cleared (reset) to the off state (step S9108), and the series of effect execution control processing B is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S9106 that the series effect via big hit flag is not in the on state (step S9106; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the series effect execution control process B as it is.

  If it is determined in step S9104 that the second reserved memory that is a big hit is not the second reserved memory that is first digested (step S9104 (NO)), the second reserved memory that is a big hit in step S9105 is used. If it is determined that the variable display of the second reserved memory that is digested first is a non-specific pattern (loss) (step S9105 (YES)), the effect control CPU 120 turns on the series effect via big hit flag. It is determined whether or not it is in a state (step S9110 in FIG. 30).

  If it is determined in step S9110 that the series effect big hit flag is on (step S9110; YES), the process proceeds to step S9108. That is, the effect control CPU 120 clears (resets) the series effect via-hit flag to the off state (step S9108), and ends the series effect execution control process B.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S9110 that the series effect via big hit flag is not in the on state (step S9110; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the series effect execution flag in the on state (step S9111). Subsequent to the processing in step S9111, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the big hit (current big hit) is a 16R probability variation big hit (step S9112).

(Details of processing in step S9112)
The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot by checking the current jackpot hold information (symbol designation command) temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that if the symbol designation command temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is a symbol designation command indicating that the symbol designation command is a 16R probability variation big hit, the big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit. It is determined that Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the symbol designation command temporarily stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is not the symbol designation command indicating the judgment result that the 16R probability variation big hit (that is, the 8R probability variation big hit is obtained). If it is a symbol designating command indicating the result), it is determined that the big hit is not a 16R probability variation big hit.

  Note that the method of determining whether or not the big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit is not limited to the above method. For example, instead of a method of temporarily storing a command to be deleted (a design designation command of the change, a change category command, etc.) in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 when the command is digested (when the process of step S538 in FIG. 26 is executed), For example, when the final stop symbol is determined (for example, when the process of step S528 in FIG. 26 is executed), if the big hit is due to the first special figure game, the buffer number “1” of the first start winning reception command buffer 194A 1 ”is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, since the symbol designation command stored in“ 1 ”(because it is before digestion of the command, the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number“ 1 ”is the jackpot symbol designation command) When the game is based on the first special figure game, the buffer of the reception command buffer 194B at the second start winning prize The symbol designation command stored in the number “1” (because it is before digestion of the command, the symbol designation command stored in the buffer number “1” is the jackpot symbol designation command) is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. In the process of step S9112, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot by checking the current jackpot hold information (symbol design command) temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Good.

  Alternatively, the variable display result notification command (the current jackpot variable display result notification command) is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 when the final stop symbol is determined (for example, when the process of step S528 in FIG. 26 is executed). In the process of step S9112, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot by checking the current jackpot variable display result notification command temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 uses a variable display result notification command indicating that the current jackpot variable display result notification command indicates a 16R probability variable jackpot (a variable display result notification command in which EXT data corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot is set). ), It is determined that the jackpot is a 16R probability variable jackpot, and if it is a variable display result notification command indicating the 8R probability variable jackpot (a variable display result notification command in which EXT data corresponding to the 8R probability variable jackpot is set), What is necessary is just to determine with the said big hit not being 16R probability variation big hit.

  When it is determined in step S9112 that the big hit is a 16R probability variation big hit (step S9112; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets the first round of the big hit as the start timing of the series of effects (step S9113). Then, the series effect execution control process B is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S9112 that the big hit is not a 16R probability variation big hit (step S9112; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the fifth round of the big hit as the start timing of the series of effects (step S9114), the series effect execution control process B is terminated. That is, when the current big hit is a 16R probability variable big hit (step S9112 (YES)), the production control CPU 120 sets a series of effects in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example, so that the series of big wins starts from the first round of the big hit. Information indicating that the start timing of the performance is the first round is stored, and when the current big hit is an 8R probability variation big hit (step S9112 (NO)), the series of production starts from the fifth round of the big hit. Thus, for example, information indicating that the start timing of the series effect is the fifth round is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the series effect execution control process B is terminated.

  Hereinafter, the rendering operation control process related to a series of renderings (described later) in the rendering operation control process (step S76) illustrated in FIG. 23 will be described.

(When the series production execution flag is off)
The effect control CPU 120 refers to the effect control flag setting unit 191, and when the series effect execution flag is not in the on state (when in the off state), the effect control process in step S75 is performed in the effect operation control process in step S76. The production operation is controlled based on the set usage pattern.

  For example, when the series effect execution flag is in the off state, the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern set as the use pattern in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (step S171). Control the behavior. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control displays decoration in the image display device 5 by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP of the display control unit 123. What is necessary is just to make it perform the fluctuation | variation of a design.

  When the series effect execution flag is OFF, the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect set as the use pattern in step S664 of the variable display start setting process (step S173). Control the behavior. For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, and the like in the image display device 5 so that The production may be executed.

  When the series effect execution flag is in the OFF state, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the open effect set as the use pattern in the big hit start process (step S174). . For example, the effect control CPU 120 opens the image display device 5 by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The medium production may be executed.

  When the series effect execution flag is in the off state, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operation based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the closed effect set as the use pattern in the round process (step S175). . For example, the effect control CPU 120 closes the image display device 5 by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The medium production may be executed.

  When the series effect execution flag is in the off state, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect operation based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the opening effect and the ending effect set as the use pattern in the round post-processing (step S176). To control. For example, the effect control CPU 120 opens the image display device 5 by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. What is necessary is just to perform a middle production and an ending production.

(When the series production execution flag is on)
The effect control CPU 120 refers to the effect control flag setting unit 191, and when the series effect execution flag is in the on state, the use pattern set in the effect control process of step S75 in the effect operation control process of step S76. Instead of the production operation based on the production operation, the production operation related to the series production is controlled.

  For example, when the series effect execution flag is on, the effect control CPU 120 replaces the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern set as the use pattern in step S532 of the variable display start setting process (step S171). Controls the production operation related to the series of productions. That is, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern corresponding to the effect, to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. If is in the off state, a series of effects may be executed in the image display device 5 during a period in which the normal display of variable decorative symbols is performed.

  As described above, the series effect execution flag is set to the ON state in the waiting process per special figure (series effect execution control process B (step S661)) in step S173. More specifically, in a scene where the reserved villa is not yet realized at the time of the change (that is, the scene leading to the first reserved villa), the series effect execution flag is a jackpot immediately before the change. It is set to the ON state in the waiting process per special figure (step S173). In addition, in a scene where a reserved villa is already realized at the time of the change (that is, a scene leading to the second and subsequent held villas), the series effect execution flag becomes a big hit two or more times before the change. Is turned on in the waiting process per special figure (step S173). Also, when the series production starts from the first round based on the series production execution flag being on (the series production execution flag is on and the first round is set as the start timing of the series production). Sometimes, an effect control pattern corresponding to a series of effects is set as a use pattern in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the big hit start process (step S174). In addition, when the series effect starts from the fifth round based on the fact that the series effect execution flag is in the on state (the series effect execution flag is in the on state, and the fifth round is set as the start timing of the series effect. Sometimes, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the round post-process (step S176) before the start of the fifth round, an effect control pattern corresponding to a series of effects is set as a use pattern.

  That is, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the variable display start setting process (step S171), the effect control CPU 120 before the big hit round before the change (wait process per special figure in step S173). If the series production execution flag is set to the on state, the series production is performed based on the production control pattern corresponding to the series production already set as the use pattern, instead of the normal display of variable decorative patterns. What is necessary is just to control so that it may be performed.

  Similarly, when the series effect execution flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 replaces the effect control pattern corresponding to the fanfare effect set as the use pattern in step S664 of the special figure waiting process (step S173). Controlling the production operation related to the series production. That is, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the effect control pattern corresponding to the series of effects to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. For example, if the series effect execution flag is in the off state, the image display device 5 may execute the series effect during the period in which the normal fanfare effect is performed.

  In other words, the effect control CPU 120, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the special figure waiting process (step S173), before the start of the change or the big hit round before the change (wait for the special figure in step S173). If the series effect execution flag is set in the ON state in the process), the series effect is executed instead of the fanfare effect based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the series effect already set as the use pattern. Control may be performed as follows.

  Similarly, when the series effect execution flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 performs the series effect instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the opening effect set as the use pattern in the big hit start process (step S174). The effect operation is controlled. That is, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the effect control pattern corresponding to the series of effects to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. For example, if the series effect execution flag is in the OFF state, the image display device 5 may execute the series effect during the period during which the normal opening effect is performed.

  In other words, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the jackpot start process (step S174), the effect control CPU 120 (before waiting for the special figure in step S173) before the start of the change or the big hit round before the change. When the series production execution flag is set to ON, the series production is executed instead of the opening production based on the production control pattern corresponding to the series production already set as the use pattern. It may be controlled to.

  Similarly, when the series effect execution flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 changes to the effect control pattern corresponding to the closed effect set as the use pattern in the in-round processing (step S175). The effect operation is controlled. That is, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the effect control pattern corresponding to the series of effects to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. For example, if the series effect execution flag is in the OFF state, the image display device 5 may execute the series effect during the period in which the normal closing effect is performed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 120, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the mid-round process (step S175), before the start of the big hit round before the change or the change (wait processing per special figure in step S173). When the series production execution flag is set to the on state, the series production is executed instead of the closed production based on the production control pattern corresponding to the series production already set as the use pattern. It may be controlled to.

  Similarly, when the series effect execution flag is in the on state, the effect control CPU 120 performs the series effect instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the opening effect set as the use pattern in the round post-processing (step S176). The effect operation is controlled. That is, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the effect control pattern corresponding to the series of effects to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. For example, if the series effect execution flag is in the OFF state, the image display device 5 may execute the series effect during the period during which the normal opening effect is performed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 120, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the round post-process (step S176), before the start of the big hit round before the change or the change (wait processing per special figure in step S173). When the series production execution flag is set to ON, the series production is executed instead of the opening production based on the production control pattern corresponding to the series production already set as the use pattern. It may be controlled to.

  Similarly, when the series effect execution flag is on, the effect control CPU 120 relates to the series effect instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the ending effect set as the use pattern in the round post-processing (step S176). Control the production operation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the effect control pattern corresponding to the series of effects to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. For example, if the series effect execution flag is in the OFF state, the image display device 5 may execute the series effect during the period in which the normal ending effect is performed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 120, in the effect operation control process (step S76) after the round post-process (step S176), before the start of the big hit round before the change or the change (wait processing per special figure in step S173). When the series production execution flag is set to the on state, the series production is executed instead of the ending production based on the production control pattern corresponding to the series production already set as the use pattern. Control is sufficient.

  As described above, when the series effect execution flag is in the on state, the effect operation control process (step S76) after the big hit start process (step S174) and the post-round process (step S176) before the fifth round start. In the effect operation control process (step S76), a series of effects is controlled to be executed based on the effect control pattern corresponding to the series of effects once set as the use pattern. In other words, the reproduction of a long moving image (movie) related to a series of effects is started in the effect operation control process after the effect operation control process and the post-round process, and is played until the end. However, the control method for executing a series of effects is not limited to this. As an example, a series of effects may be set at each timing. For example, in the production operation control process (step S76) after the variable display start setting process (step S171), the production control pattern corresponding to the series production is set as the use pattern and the series production is executed. In the production operation control process (step S76) after the special figure waiting process (step S173), the production control pattern corresponding to the series production is set as a use pattern and the series production is executed. In the effect operation control process (step S76) after step S175), an effect control pattern corresponding to a series of effects may be set as a use pattern and the series of effects may be executed.

  31 and 32 are explanatory diagrams for explaining a series of effects. FIG. 31 is a table summarizing various cases where the current big hit (referred to as “big hit (a)” in FIGS. 31, 32, etc.) is a 16R probability variable big hit regarding the presence / absence and execution start timing of the series effects. is there. Each row (“G1” to “G13”) in the table of FIG. 31 shows each case. FIG. 32 is a table summarizing the various cases where the jackpot (a) is the 8R probability variation jackpot regarding the presence / absence of execution of a series of effects and the execution start timing. Each row (“G14” to “G26”) in the table of FIG. 32 shows each case.

  First, each row (“G1” to “G13”) in the table of FIG. 31, that is, each case where the big hit (a) is a 16R probability variation big hit will be described.

("G1" to "G6")
“G1” to “G6” are cases in which the big hit (see “big hit (b)” in FIGS. 31, 32, etc.) in FIG. In other words, there is a case where there is a 16R probability variation jackpot that is in the hold in the second hold memory.

  “G1”, “G3”, and “G5” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is shortened (specifically, a case where the variation category is “PB1”). On the other hand, “G2”, “G4”, and “G6” indicate cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is not shortened (specifically, in the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, or “PB5”). A certain case).

  “G1” and “G2” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is the first (that is, the case where the buffer number “1” is held becomes a big hit (b)). is there. On the other hand, “G3” to “G6” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is any of the second to fourth (that is, the buffer numbers “2” to “4”). Either of them is a case where a big hit (b) is made).

  In addition, “G3” and “G4” are cases in which the time of variable display of each loss before the big hit (b) is all shortened (specifically, all cases are in the variation category “PA1”). ). On the other hand, in “G5” and “G6”, in the case where at least one of the variable display times of the respective loses before the big hit (b) is not shortened (specifically, at least one of the variation categories “PA1” Is not the case). Since “G1” and “G2” are big hits (b) at the first hold, there is no losing before the big hit (b).

("G7" to "G12")
“G7” to “G12” are cases where the big hit (b) is an 8R probability variation big hit. That is, there is a case where there is an 8R probability variation jackpot that is in the hold in the second hold memory.

  “G7”, “G9”, and “G11” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is shortened (specifically, a case where the variation category is “PB1”). On the other hand, “G8”, “G10”, “G12” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is not shortened (specifically, in the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, or “PB5”). A certain case).

  “G7” and “G8” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is the first (that is, the case where the buffer number “1” is held becomes the big hit (b)). is there. On the other hand, “G9” to “G12” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is any one of the second to fourth (that is, the buffer numbers “2” to “4”). Either of them is a case where a big hit (b) is made).

  “G9” and “G10” are all cases where the variable display time of the holding loss before the big hit (b) is all shortened (specifically, all cases are of the variation category “PA1”). ). On the other hand, in “G11” and “G12”, the variable display time of the holding loss before the big hit (b) is at least one time that is not shortened (specifically, at least one of the variable categories “ This is a case that is not “PA1”. Since “G7” and “G8” are big hits (b) at the first hold, there is no hold that is lost before the big hit (b).

("G13")
“G13” is a case where there is no big hit (b). That is, there is no big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) that is in the second pending storage and is in the hold.

  Next, each row (“G14” to “G26”) in the table of FIG. 32, that is, each case where the big hit (a) is the 8R probability variation big hit will be described.

("G14" to "G19")
“G14” to “G19” are cases where the big hit (b) is a 16R probability variable big hit. In other words, there is a case where there is a 16R probability variation jackpot that is in the hold in the second hold memory.

  “G14”, “G16”, and “G18” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is shortened (specifically, a case where the variation category is “PB1”). On the other hand, “G15”, “G17”, and “G19” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is not shortened (specifically, in the variation category “PB3”, “PB4”, or “PB5”). A certain case).

  “G14” and “G15” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved memory is the first position (ie, the case where the buffer number “1” is held becomes the big hit (b)). is there. On the other hand, “G16” to “G19” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is any one of the second to fourth (that is, the buffer numbers “2” to “4”). Either of them is a case where a big hit (b) is made).

  Also, “G16” and “G17” are cases where the time for variable display of each loss before the big hit (b) is all shortened (specifically, all cases are of the variation category “PA1”). ). On the other hand, “G18” and “G19” indicate a case where at least one of the variable display times of the respective dislocations before the big hit (b) is not shortened (specifically, at least one of the variation categories “PA1”). Is not the case). Note that “G14” and “G15” are big hits (b) in the first hold, so there is no losing before the big hit (b).

("G20" to "G25")
“G20” to “G25” are cases where the big hit (b) is an 8R probability variation big hit. That is, there is a case where there is an 8R probability variation jackpot that is in the hold in the second hold memory.

  “G20”, “G22”, and “G24” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is shortened (specifically, a case where the variation category is “PB1”). On the other hand, “G21”, “G23”, and “G25” are cases where the variable display time of the big hit (b) is not shortened (specifically, in the variation categories “PB3”, “PB4”, or “PB5”). A certain case).

  “G20” and “G21” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is the first (that is, the case where the buffer number “1” is held becomes the big hit (b)). is there. On the other hand, “G22” to “G25” are cases where the position of the big hit (b) in the second reserved storage is any of the second to fourth (that is, the buffer numbers “2” to “4”). Either of them is a case where a big hit (b) is made).

  In addition, “G22” and “G23” are all cases in which the variable display time of the holding loss before the big hit (b) is all shortened (specifically, all cases are of the variation category “PA1”). ). On the other hand, in “G24” and “G25”, the variable display time of the holding loss before the big hit (b) is not at least shortened (specifically, at least one of the variable categories “ This is a case that is not “PA1”. Since “G20” and “G21” are big hits (b) in the first hold, there is no hold that is lost before the big hit (b).

("G26")
“G26” is a case where there is no big hit (b). That is, there is no big hit (16R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit) that is in the second pending storage and is in the hold.

  Hereinafter, with reference to flowcharts such as the series effect execution control processes A and B shown in FIGS. 28 to 30, the presence / absence of execution of the series effect and the execution start timing will be described for each case of FIGS. 31 and 32. In this description, it is assumed that the current gaming state is a high base state.

("G13", "G26")
In the case where the big hit (b) does not exist (“G13”, “G26”), the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S9101 that there is no second reserved memory that becomes the big hit (b) (step S9101 (NO)). ), The series effect execution flag is not set to the ON state (the process of step S9111 is not executed). Therefore, a series of effects is not executed. However, when the series effect execution flag is already set (when the big hit (a) is a big hit via the series effect), the series effect is executed until the end of the big hit (a).

("G7" to "G12", "G20" to "G25")
In the case where the big hit (b) is an 8R probability variation big hit ("G7" to "G12", "G20" to "G25"), the effect control CPU 120 determines that the big hit (b) is not a 16R positive variable big hit in step S9102. (Step S9102 (NO), the series effect execution flag is not set to the ON state (the process of Step S9111 is not executed). Therefore, the series effect is not executed. However, the series effect execution flag is already set.) If the big hit (a) is a big hit via a series of effects), the series of effects is executed until the end of the big hit (a).

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