JP6511004B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, it relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  In the past, there have been gaming machines with different relieving degrees of big hit depending on the mode of serif announcement that indicates whether or not a big hit will be made on the line of the character performed during the variation display of the decorative symbol (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, there has been a gaming machine that executes display effects to select which aspect of the super reach effect or the like is to be performed when the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol becomes the reach symbol (for example, see Patent Document 2) ).

JP, 2014-23551, A JP 2014-124385 A

  However, in the gaming machines such as Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, there is a problem that the interest of the game is insufficient.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

(A) a game to have line, a controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player,
Variable display execution means for performing variable display;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect indicating an expected degree controlled to the advantageous state in the variable display during execution of the variable display ;
First selection effect execution means capable of executing a first selection effect on the aspect of the first element of the specific effect during variable display in which the specific effect is executed ;
And a second selection effect execution unit capable of executing a second selection effect on the aspect of the second element of the specific effect during the variable display in which the specific effect is performed ,
The specific effect execution means is
The specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the combination of the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect can be executed,
After notifying the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect, it is possible to display a special image based on the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect ,
After notifying the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect, the special image is displayed, and the specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the combination of the effect result notified, and the first After notifying the effect result of the selected effect and the effect result of the second selected effect, it is possible to execute the specific effect of the aspect not corresponding to the combination of the notified effect results.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Variable display execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5, microcomputer 100 for game control, first special symbol display device 4A for performing variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbol, variable display of special symbol) , 2nd special symbol display device 4B),
Specific effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5, step S 726 in FIG. 19) capable of executing specific effect (for example, serif announcement) during execution of the variable display;
A first selection effect executing means (for example, a character lottery effect, see FIG. 20 (B)) for the first type of the specific effect (for example, the type of the character of the speech preview) (for example, see FIG. 20 (B)) For example, the effect control CPU 120, the image display device 5, step S722 in FIG. 19),
The second selection effect (for example, character color lottery effect, see FIG. 20 (C)) for the second type of the specific effect (for example, a speech balloon or a character color) And an effect execution unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the image display device 5, step S724 in FIG. 19).
The specific effect execution means corresponds to an aspect corresponding to a combination of the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect (for example, the character of the selected type and the color of the balloon and the characters It is possible to execute the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20D) of the combined mode).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a plurality of selection effects and their effects as well as the specific effects. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The first type of aspect is the type of character (for example, character A, character B) used in the specific effect, and the degree of expectation for notifying the player of advantageous content is different for each type of character (for example, , See Figure 17),
The second type of aspect is the color (for example, gold, red) of the character used in the specific effect, and the degree of expectation that the content advantageous to the player is notified differs for each color of the character (for example, FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention not only to the specific effect but also to the selection effect of the character type and the character color and the effect results thereof. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The first selection effect executing means and the second selection effect executing means respectively have different display areas (for example, different display areas of the image display device 5) different in the first selection effect and the second selection effect. It may be a display area).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly and easily visually recognize a plurality of selection effects and their effect results.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The first selection effect execution means and the second selection effect execution means can notify the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect at different timings (for example, as shown in FIG. 19). Step S721, step S723, refer to FIG. 20 (B) and FIG. 20 (C)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly and easily visually recognize the rendering results of the plurality of selection effects.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The predetermined effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing predetermined effects (for example, effects of super reach, variable display effects of decorative symbols) for notifying whether it is advantageous for a player different from the specific effect or not The image display device 5 further includes step S720 in FIG.
The predetermined effect execution means can execute reach effect as the predetermined effect,
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect at an execution time at least a part of which overlaps with the execution time of the predetermined effect (for example, a speech announcement is performed at a reach establishment time).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game when the reach effect is performed.

(6) In any of the gaming machines from (1) to (5) above,
A special image (for example, a character of a selected type) showing a combination of the rendering result of the first selection effect and the rendering result of the second selection effect when the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means Special image display means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5, FIG. 19) for displaying an image showing an image and an image showing an aspect of the color of a balloon or a character (see FIG. 20D). It further comprises step S 726).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly confirm the rendering results of the plurality of selection effects when the specific effect is being executed.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Specific effect determining means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, step 542 in FIG. 16, FIG. 17) for determining the content of the specific effect to be executed by the specific effect executing means;
Selection effect determining means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, FIG. 16) for determining the contents of the first selection effect and the second selection effect respectively executed by the first selection effect executing means and the second selection effect executing means And step S543),
The selection effect determining means determines the contents of the first selection effect and the second selection effect corresponding to the contents of the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means.

  Here, when the content of the specific effect is determined based on the effect of the first selection effect and the second selection effect after being determined separately, two determinations of the first selection effect and the second selection effect are made. It needs some processing to do. On the other hand, according to the configuration of the above (7), since the first selection effect and the second selection effect are automatically determined if the specific effect is determined, only one determination of the specific effect is sufficient. As a result, the content of the presentation can be efficiently determined by simple processing.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above,
According to the player's operation (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A, the predetermined operation of the player, etc.), effect adjustment (for example, volume adjustment, brightness adjustment, mode switching, etc.) regarding the game is possible.
When adjusting the effect, it is possible to display the adjustment condition of the effect adjustment (for example, the volume adjustment condition, the brightness adjustment condition, the mode switching condition, etc.),
First state (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a gaming state other than during super reach effect, or a customer waiting state, etc., not displaying an error, in a slot machine, a gaming state other than during continuous effect, or a customer In the waiting state or the like and the state in which an error is not displayed), the adjustment status is visibly displayed regardless of the player's operation (for example, the volume control is performed according to the processing of step S162 in FIG. 13 by the effect control CPU 120). The situation is displayed on the image display device 5, etc.),
A second state (for example, a jackpot gaming state in a pachinko gaming machine) which is a state different from the first state and executes a special effect (for example, a jackpot effect in a pachinko gaming machine, a super reach effect, a continuous staging in a slot machine, etc.) In the gaming state during super reach effect, the gaming state during continuous effect in slot machines, etc., the adjustment status is made difficult to visually recognize or invisible (for example, processing execution such as step S 814 in FIG. 14 by CPU 120 for effect control) According to the volume adjustment status is not displayed on the image display device 5, etc.), the adjustment status can be displayed until a predetermined condition is established based on the player's operation (for example, based on the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc.) The volume control is performed by the effect control CPU 120 according to the processing of step S 903 of FIG. 21 and the like. Such as settling status is displayed for a predetermined period in the image display device 5).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the adjustment status of the effect adjustment according to the player's request while suppressing the decrease in the effect of the special effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine by one mode 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 an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view exemplifying a game random number counted on the main substrate side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for presentation control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a volume condition display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production execution setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a words advance presentation effect determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing under variable display. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production execution processing. FIG. 17 is a screen transition diagram showing an example of a character lottery effect, a character color lottery effect, and a serif announcement. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit time production processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a temporary display process. It is a figure which shows the example of presentation in the case of volume change operation presence during a big hit presentation.

(Embodiment)
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, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is shot and shot from a predetermined ball striking device.

  In the lower part of the game area of the game board 2, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normal motorized character) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It will be in the normally open state which is unfortunate. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It becomes an expansion and release state which is easy to enter.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. In addition, a winning by the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. In addition, the winning due to the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are detected based on the fact that the game balls having passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning) Is paid out as a prize ball, and the first special symbol game to be executed in the first special symbol display device 4A if the first special figure reservation storage number (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as (described later) or variable display (described later) of a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 is satisfied. In addition, a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls having passed through (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second start winning) The second special symbol display device 4B executes the second special symbol display device if the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the second special view reserve memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a graphic game (described later) or a variable display (described later) of a decorative symbol executed on the image display device 5 is satisfied. Note that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start winning and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second starting win may be the same or different from each other. Good.

  The first special view reserve memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning occurs and are temporarily suspended. Even when the first start condition for executing a variable display game such as a first special view game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning, the first start When the first start condition for allowing the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of the winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is under execution) In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the execution waiting state). That is, the number of first special view pending storages is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in the execution waiting state. Each time the first start condition is satisfied, the number of first to-be-stored storages decreases by one.

  The second special drawing reserve memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not executed immediately when the second start winning occurs and are temporarily suspended. Even when the second start condition for executing a variable display game such as a second special view game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, the second start When the second start condition for allowing the start of the above-mentioned variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is under execution) In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in the execution waiting state). In other words, the second special drawing reserve storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the execution waiting state. The number of second special map reservations is decreased by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "starting winning opening". Further, when the first start winning combination and the second start winning combination are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "starting winning combination". Further, the number of pending storages obtained by adding the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages is referred to as “total pending storage number”. In the case where the number of first special figure holding storage, the number of second special drawing holding storage, and the total number of holding storage are not distinguished from each other, it is usually simply referred to as "special drawing holding number of storage". When it is referred to as “the number of storages”, it may refer to any one or two of the number of first special view pending storages, the number of second special view pending storages, and the total number of pending storages. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "start conditions" or "execution conditions". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special view hold information and the second special view hold information are also simply referred to as "special view hold information" unless they are distinguished from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the game 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 prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2 and a specific area which changes to an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form a winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is off, the big winning mouth door closes the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter) I can not do it. On the other hand, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning mouth door is in the on state, the big winning mouth door opens the big winning mouth, and the gaming ball passes the big winning mouth (enter ) To make it easier. In this manner, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). Do. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as winning balls based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning winning ball device 7, the gaming ball is in the other winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More balls will be paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter into the special winning prize opening, which is an advantageous first state for the player. On the other hand, if the special winning hole is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the big winning hole, A second condition that is disadvantageous to the

  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 is composed of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments or a dot matrix. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) special symbols (also referred to as "special figures") that are plural types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. In addition, the special symbol (special figure) variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as the "first special view", and the special symbol (special figure) variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is " It is also called "second special view". Also, a game to be 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 (a variable display game in which the first special view is variably displayed) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and a variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (A variable display game in which the second special view is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special view game. Moreover, when not distinguishing the 1st special figure game and the 2nd special figure game, it is also only called a "special figure game". The first special symbol display device 4A (same as the second special symbol display device 4B) is a special figure game, and includes a plurality of types including numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. The special symbol is displayed variably.

  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 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) . The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the number of first special view hold memories (the number of hold for the first special view game) based on the hold data (first special view hold information) A first pending display is made to display possible. The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special view hold storage number (the number of pending for the second special view game) based on the hold data (second special view hold information) A second pending display is made to display possible.

  On the left side of the game area in the game board 2, a pass gate 41, a normal symbol display 20, and a common drawing hold display 25C are provided. The game ball having 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 which has passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the common drawing reserve memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"), the normal symbol display 20 The common drawing start condition for executing the common drawing game to be executed in the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is constituted by LEDs of 7 segments, a dot matrix, etc., similarly to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 variably displays (variable display) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a “common figure” or “ordinary drawing”) which is plural types of identification information different from the special symbol.

  The common drawing hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays, for example, the common drawing hold storage number based on the held data (general drawing hold information) by the number of LEDs to be lit. The common drawing reserve memory number is the number of common drawing games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being executed immediately when the gaming ball having passed the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. The common drawing reserve memory number is the number of games of the common drawing game that is in the execution waiting state. The common drawing reserve storage number decreases by one each time one common drawing start condition 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 configured 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) capable of identifying each, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative design) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special figure game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (a special figure game using the first special figure) or a second special figure executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special drawing game using the second special drawing), variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative designs is executed in the display area (decorative display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. In response to the start of any one of the first special view game or the second special view game, ie, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any of the first special view or the second special view Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special figure game, that is, in response to the stop display of the special figure, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, a decorative symbol (finalized decorative symbol, final The stop symbol (also referred to as a stop symbol) is displayed in a stop state. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5 (the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R), the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with (correspondence to) the first special drawing game (or the second special drawing game). The finalized decorative symbol (also referred to as a final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  The decorative design may be, for example, eight kinds of design (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images. The character image may be, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or a decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or any other arbitrary figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to each alphanumeric character indicating “1” to “8”. The decorative design is not limited to eight types, but may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination or a combination resulting in lost.

  In addition, the fixed display which is the stop display of the finalized special symbol which is the fixed display which is the variable display result of special symbol (also referred to as the special display display result) and which ends the variable display, the fixed display which is the variable display result of decoration Stop display to stop the variable display and to display the fixed display which stops the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal pattern which is the variable display result of the normal design (also referred to as common drawing display result) Also referred to as a complete stop indication, a final stop indication, or a derived indication (or simply "derived"). In addition, the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing of the decorative symbol may not necessarily coincide with the fluctuation start timing and the fluctuation end timing of the special symbol, and within the fluctuation time of the special symbol (special pattern fluctuation time), the decorative symbol The fluctuation time should be settled.

  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 (stop display timing of the determined special symbol) is the variation end timing of the decorative symbol (of the determined ornament symbol It may be later than the stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the finalized decorative symbol is stopped, and the finalized special symbol may be stopped when the predetermined effect is finished. An example of the predetermined effect is a simple hold effect (described later) which is an aspect of the hold effect (described later).

  Moreover, you may perform stop display different from complete stop display (final stop display, derivation | leading-out display). For example, the decorative symbol may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the finalized decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol whose fluctuation speed has become "0", for example, is displayed while causing slight shaking, expansion and contraction, etc., or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) It includes things that are stopped and displayed without causing time, slight shaking or stretching.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start winning storage display area 5HL and a second start winning storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL, as in the first suspension display 25A, a first suspension display is performed to display the first special map suspension storage number in an identifiable manner. That is, the number of first special drawing games currently suspended for execution is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, as in the second storage display 25B, a second storage display is performed to display the second special map storage number in a specifiable manner. That is, the number of second special drawing games currently suspended for execution is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning combination storage display area 5HL, for example, the first hold display may be performed right-justified. That is, when the number of reservations for the first special view game is increased due to the establishment of the new first start condition, if there is no other first suspension display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first starting winning storage display A new first hold display is added on the right side of area 5HL (center side of the display area of image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the first special view hold information for the increased amount, and the first start prize storage display area 5HL If there is another first pending display in the above, the new first pending on the left side of the other first pending display (more than the other left first pending display if there are multiple other first pending displays) A display may be added. In addition, when there are a plurality of first suspension displays in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, when the number of suspension of the first special view game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduction The first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning storage display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special view hold information is erased, Each of the other first pending displays is shifted (shifted) to the erased first pending display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning combination storage display area 5HR, for example, the second hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of reservations for the second special view game increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second suspension display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second starting winning storage display A new second hold display is added on the left side of area 5HR (center side of the display area of image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special view hold information, and second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second pending display in the above, the new second pending on the right side of the other second pending display (more than the other right second pending display if there are multiple other second pending displays) A display may be added.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, when the number of holdings of the second special view game decreases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second of the decrease amount The second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning storage display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special view hold information is erased, Each of the other second hold display is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). When the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "start winning storage display area 5H".

  In addition to the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second starting winning storage display area 5HR, the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second displaying area in the display area of the image display device 5 may be used as a reserve display area. Hold display deleted (moved) from start winning a prize storage display area 5HR (that is, first special view reserve information digested by establishment of first start condition, and second digested by establishment of second start condition) Active display area AHA for displaying a special image representing information including active display (also referred to as digest display, current display, etc.) according to the hold display corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol executed based on the special figure hold information (Digestion display area, Digestion display area, Present hold display area, Present 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 disposed between the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second starting winning storage display area 5HR. The display area AHA may be disposed at any position of the display area of the image display device 5. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, an active display or an active display such as characters or images displayed around the active display or around the active display frame. The information corresponding to is displayed by the special image.

  In the game area of the game board 2, in addition to the above configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. 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 can be provided which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. It may be done. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that the game balls entering any of the general winning openings are detected by the predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. An upper plate (ball hitting supply plate) and a lower plate are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The stick controller 31A includes an operating rod held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operating rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operating hand is hit when the player holds the operating rod). There is.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 8UL and 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speakers 8LL and 8LR are installed at the lower left and right lower portions of the upper plate (the lower left and right oblique upper portions). It has been installed. Hereinafter, when the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are not particularly distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as the speaker 8. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice).

  The effect sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound and the like. The music in the effect sound is, for example, BGM, a song or the like which is output according to the progress of the game.

  A light emitting member (light emitter) that emits light as effect or decoration is provided on the inside and the periphery of the game area of the game 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 members are installed at the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. A light emitting member 9SL and a light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless otherwise specified.

  Although the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp 9 described above are effect devices that execute effects, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with other effect devices such as effect models having a drive unit as effect devices. It is also good.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition is satisfied after the normal drawing start condition is satisfied, the normal drawing game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In the regular game, after starting the variable display of the normal symbol (after starting the variation of the normal symbol), when the predetermined time which becomes the common drawing variation time passes, the determined normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol Stop display (derivative display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is “general symbol lost” Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the establishment of the first start condition after the establishment of the first start condition, the special figure game (first special view game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. A special drawing game (second special drawing game) by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the establishment of the second starting condition after the starting condition is established. In the special figure game, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol (after the start of the variation of the special symbol), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time passes, the finalized variable result of the special symbol is determined Derivate and display the symbol (special drawing display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it will be a "loss".

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7” are used as a big hit symbol, and a special symbol showing the number “2” is used as a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7, predetermined upper limit time The big winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round is performed in which the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is put into the first state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The special winning opening door with the big winning opening opened during execution of the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then the special winning opening is closed, thereby the special variable winning winning ball device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like).

  Among the rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally open It is also called a round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time for making the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (opened state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers of "3", "5" and "7" that will be the big hit symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers of "3" and "7" are normally open round big hit symbols, and the numbers of "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (usually open big hit state) as a normal opening round specific gaming state controlled after a normal opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in a special figure game, a special winning prize ball device of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 The big winning opening is opened in a period until the door passes a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period, or until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. By doing this, a round is performed to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. In addition, a normally open big hit state is also referred to as a first specified gaming state.

  In the jackpot gaming state (short-term opening jackpot state) as a short-term opening round specific gaming state controlled after the short-term opening round big hit symbol is derived as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round The second period (for example, 0) in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period when the large winning opening is opened by the large winning opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state For one second).

  In such a short-term open jackpot state, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (eg, 0.1 second), which is very short. Therefore, the short-term open jackpot state is a jackpot gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially. In addition, the short-term opening big hit state is also referred to as a second specified gaming state.

  After the special symbol indicating the small hit symbol "2" is derived as the determined special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to a first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, an operation to make the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the first state (open state) for the second period is repeatedly executed.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R arranged in the display area of the image display 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 In response to the start of any special drawing game among the games, variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is variable during a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when variable display is ended by stop display of the decorative symbol. It may be in the predetermined reach state which constitutes a part of the combination of a display.

  With the reach state, a decorative symbol (also referred to as a "reach variation symbol") that is not displayed in a stopped state when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes part of a big hit combination Is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuated synchronously while constituting all or a part of the big hit combination. In the following description, reaching the reach state is also referred to as reaching.

  Further, in response to the reaching state, the variation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or, by changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the fluctuation mode of the decorative pattern, a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state is executed. May be A rendering operation such as display of a character image or change in display mode of a background image, reproduction display of a moving image, or change in change mode of a decorative pattern is referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). In the reach effect, 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 etc. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the rendering pattern, the possibility that the big hit combination and the like will be finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect may be made different (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”). As a result, it is possible to make the jackpot expectation different depending on which one of the plurality of reach effects is performed, that is, depending on which reach effect is to appear. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of the normal reach and the reach mode of the super reach having a high jackpot expectation degree higher than the normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) It is calculated by the probability that the effect is executed other than time) × (probability of not being a big hit)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always a “big hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, as one aspect of the variable display effect, it is possible to execute a slip effect, a pseudo continuous effect, or the like which is realized by a variable display operation such as the decorative symbol. In the slip effect, a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are made after the decorative symbol is changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is performed, and then a predetermined number (for example, "1" or "2") of decorative symbol display areas (for example, "left") is displayed among the decorative symbol display areas displayed temporarily. By displaying the stop pattern after changing the decorative pattern again in either or both of the decorative symbol display area 5R of 5L and "right", effect display for changing the decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed is performed. Thus, in the slip effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed for a predetermined number of decorative symbols after variable display of the decorative symbols is started until the finalized decorative symbols as variable display results are derived and displayed. There are times when the variable display state of the decorative symbol changes to the reach state by executing the display again, and when the decorative symbol that constitutes the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-series effect, in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special drawing game being met once, the fixed display that becomes the variable display result after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started Until all the symbols are derived and displayed, all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are decorative symbols (for example, a predetermined pseudo chance sequence etc. is displayed and any one of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R is displayed) Or temporarily displayed on all, and then, again, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, re-variable display which is effect display to start variable display of all decorative symbols is predetermined. It can be done once (eg up to 4 times).

  In the present embodiment, the number of times of re-variable display (re-variable display frequency) in the pseudo-series effect is variable display until all the decorative patterns in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are temporarily stopped (initial variable The number of times of display) (one time), the number of times of re-variable display (final variable display) after all the decoration patterns have been temporarily stopped last (1 time), and re-change between the first variable display and the last variable display The number of times of display X (X is 0 or 1 or more) is grasped as the number of times (X + 1) smaller by one time than the number of times (X + 2) of adding up. Further, the number of times of re-variable display is the same as the number (temporary stop number) at which all decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The first variable display to the first temporary stop display is also referred to as the first pseudo link, and the second variable display (the first re-variable display) to the second temporary stop display is also referred to as the second pseudo link, The third variable display (the second revariable display) to the third temporary stop display is also referred to as the third pseudo run, and the fourth variable display (the third revariable display) to the fourth temporary stop display It is also referred to as the fourth pseudo run. Further, the number of pseudo runs in the pseudo run effect is also referred to as a pseudo run fluctuation number (or a pseudo run number). That is, the number of times of pseudo continuous change, the number of times of re-variable display, and the number of times of temporary stop are the same. The increase in the number of times of the pseudo run will be also referred to as “the pseudo run continues” in the first, second, third,.

  In the variable display effect of "pseudo ream", re-variable display (re-variation) is performed 1 to 4 times, and based on the fact that the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once, the decorative symbol is variable It can appear as if the display started two to five times in a row.

  In addition, as for simulated series production, before reaching reach in the particular fluctuation (before reaching reach state), the simulated series chance eye mark temporary stop indication in any part or all of decorative design display area 5L, 5C and 5R As shown, the decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped temporarily, or after reaching is reached, in any part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R The decorative symbols in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R may be temporarily stopped so as to temporarily display the pseudo connected chance eyes. In other words, the effect mode of the temporary stop display in the pseudo continuous effect includes at least the effect mode in which the temporary stop display is performed before reaching the reach state, and the effect mode in which the chance symbol is displayed temporarily stop after the reach state. May be

  The slip effect (as well as the pseudo 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 big hit expectation is high. May be Hereinafter, a presentation for giving notice or suggesting to a player that there is a possibility that any reach presentation or a certain reach presentation may be executed, or a high hit probability may be generically referred to as a notice presentation. The advance notice may include a variable display operation different from the slip effect and the pseudo effect, in addition to the slip effect and the pseudo effect, for example, the display of the background image and the display of the message window. Some may use a rendering operation different from the variable display production, such as hold display, audio output, light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing), and the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the advance notice effect, it is common when changing the display mode of the special image representing the information including the active display corresponding to the pending display corresponding to the change and when not changing the display mode of the special image. Includes common renditions to be performed. Further, the advance notice includes a success effect in which the display mode of the special image is changed after the common effect is performed, and a failure effect in which the display mode of the special image is not changed after the common effect is performed.

  Note that the preliminary presentation effect may include a suggested production that suggests a common effect. Further, the suggested effect may be an effect that is commonly performed when the display mode of the special image is changed and when the display mode of the special image is not changed, as in the common effect. In other words, a case that refers to an effect that suggests that a common effect is to be performed is referred to as a suggested effect, and an effect that indicates that either a successful effect or a failure effect is performed (a common effect or a common effect In some cases, another effect is referred to as a suggested effect.

  It should be noted that the advance notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the contents of the advance notice or the notice suggested by the advance notice effect are realized (actually confirmed). For example, the notice effect that indicates to the player that there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol by the winning of a certain game ball may reach the reaching state is at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol by the winning of the game ball It may be something which is executed (started) before reaching the reach state (or non reach state). In addition, the notice effect for notifying the player that there is a possibility that the variable display result by the winning of a certain game ball will be a "big hit" is that at least the finalized decoration symbol by the winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed. Also may be executed (started) before.

  Among the advance notice effects, it is sufficient that what is to be the advance read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-decision notice effect”) is included. Prior read advance notice effect determines whether the variable display result is "big hit" based on the hold information etc. of the special drawing game before starting the variable display to be the advance notice target. (Pre-reading), it is the announcement production which is executed on the basis of the decision result. In the following description, the pending information targeted for the pre-reading advance notice effect is referred to as pending information of the target, the first pending display corresponding to the pending information of the target is referred to as the first pending display of the target, and the pending information of the target is supported. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as the second hold display for the target, and the variable display corresponding to the hold information on the target is also referred to as the variable display for the target. In addition, the preread advance notice effect is executed during the digestion of the pending information of the target (when executed during the digesting process of the pending information of the target including variable display of the target) and before the pending information of the target There are a case where it is performed while digesting the hold information, and a case where it is performed while digesting the hold information of the target and during the digest of the hold information before the hold information of the target.

  After the winning of the game ball (after the establishment of the start condition), the player performs whether or not the content for giving notice of the advance notice effect of the prefetch notice is realized. It is sufficient if it is executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, the rendering operation serving as a pre-reading advance notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the winning of a certain gaming ball is at least the decorative symbol by the winning of the gaming ball The variable display state may be performed (started) before reaching the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, at least for the rendering operation of the gaming ball, there is a pre-reading advance notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit" by the winning of a certain game ball. The finalized decorative design by winning may be performed (started) before it is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, for the advance notice notice effect (pre-judgment notice effect), for example, the hold change effect for changing the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the first start winning memory display area 5HL An action effect such as a hold change change effect that does not change the display mode of the first hold display may be prepared. In addition, for the advance notice notice effect (predetermination notice effect), for example, a hold change effect for changing the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, or in the second start prize memory display area 5HR An action effect such as a hold change change effect that does not change the display mode of the second hold display may be prepared.

  When a special symbol to be a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a determined special symbol in the special drawing game, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, the variable display of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state In some cases, the finalized decoration pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display mode of a decorative symbol is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as a "normal loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

  When the special symbol to be the lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a final symbol in the special figure game, the variable symbol state of the decorative symbol is reached after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Depending on the situation, after the reach effect is performed, the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss".

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in special drawing games, when the normal big hit symbols such as the special symbols showing the number “3” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is performed, etc., a determined decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as "non-probable variation big hit combination") among a plurality of types of big hit combinations The symbol is displayed stopped. The predetermined normal big hit combination is, for example, the same kind of normal symbol (also referred to as "non-probable symbol") on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is a combination to display the final stop. An example of a normal symbol is an even-numbered symbol number "2", "4", "6", "8" among four kinds of decorative symbols "1" to "8". It is.

  In response to the finalized special symbol in the special figure game usually becoming a big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is usually stopped is displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. A variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of "non-probability change" (also referred to as a "usually big hit") when the variable display result is a "big hit" is referred to. Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-deterministic change", it is controlled to the normally open big hit state, and after that, time shortening control (time saving control) is performed.

  By performing the time saving control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is met first between the special figure game being executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result becoming a "big hit". When it is done, you should finish.

  Among the special symbols that are normally open round big hit symbols as special symbols determined in the special drawing game, when the probability variation big hit symbols such as the special symbols indicating the number “7” are stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is In response to reaching the reach state, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after the same reach effect as when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "normal" is executed, etc. The finalized decorative design may be stopped and displayed. In other words, in the special figure game, when the probability variation big hit symbol is displayed in the final stop, the decoration symbol in the predetermined probability variation big hit combination is finally stopped, and the decoration symbol in the predetermined regular big hit combination is stopped display There are cases where The predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is, for example, a combination in which the same kind of probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and the final stop is displayed. An example of the odd variation design is an ornament pattern having an odd number “1”, “3”, “5” and “7” among eight kinds of symbol designs “1” to “8”. It is.

  Regardless of whether the finalized decoration design is usually a big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination, the variable display mode in which the positive variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “probability change” in a case. Based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" in the big hit type of "probable change", it is controlled to a normally open big hit state, and after that, time variation control and probability change control (probable change control) are performed. By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special view display result) becomes a "big hit" in the special view game of each time is improved to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability change control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result becomes "big hit" after the end of the big hit gaming state and the big hit gaming state is controlled again is satisfied.

  As in the case of the time saving control, the probability change control may be ended when the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability change control is ended when it is determined that the probability change control is to be ended in the probability change fall lottery executed each time the special figure game is started after the end of the big hit gaming state, even if the probability change control is ended. Good.

  When time saving control is performed, control to shorten the variation time (normal figure variation time) of the regular symbol in the regular figure game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state, or the variation of the regular symbol in each regular figure game Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per common view" than in the normal state, and tilt control of movable wing in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per common view" The game ball is likely to pass through (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than in the normal state, and control to increase the number of tilts more than in the normal state. A control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is established. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open 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 likely to be satisfied, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the next variable display result The time until the "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. Further, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a probability change state or a high probability state. The gaming state in which time-saving control or high opening control is performed along with the probability variation control is also referred to as high-probability high-base state. A probability change state in which only the probability change control is performed and time reduction control or high open control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which time saving control and high open control are performed together with probability variation control may be referred to as a "probability state", and in order to be distinguished from high probability low base status, it may also be referred to as a time reduction probability variation state. On the other hand, in order to distinguish from the high probability high base state, the positive variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and short time control or high open control is not performed may be referred to as time short non definite variable state. The short time state in which time saving control or high open control is performed without performing the probability change control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability change control nor the time saving control nor the high open control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time saving control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the special figure game (second special figure game) can be executed frequently, and each special figure game (first special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game and the second special figure game is "big hit" is enhanced, which is advantageous for the player. A game state advantageous to a player different from the big hit game state is also referred to as a special game state.

  When the short-term open round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol indicating the number “5” as a finalized special symbol in a special drawing game, and the small hitting symbol such as a special symbol indicating a number “2” is stopped and displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of combinations of a plurality of fixed decorative symbols predetermined as an opening chance may be stopped and displayed. Further, when the short-term opening round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a finalized special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed corresponding to the change display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After, for example, the finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various finalized decorative symbols are stopped and displayed corresponding to the finalized special symbol in the special figure game becoming the short-term opening round big hit symbol is when the variable display result is "big hit" It is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of a "probable" (also referred to as a "probable big hit" or "a sudden big change big hit"). Based on the variable display result becoming "big hit" in the "big hit" of "probable", it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state, and after that end, it is sufficient to perform probability change control together with time saving control.

  The small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number "2" is stopped and displayed as a final symbol in the special drawing game, and the variable display result is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the "small hit". After the end, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled before the variable display result is "small hit". However, when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, if the number of times the special view game has been executed in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, after the small hit gaming state ends, The special gaming state may end and be in the normal state.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol that the finalized decorative symbol becomes the non-probable variation big hit combination or the positive variation big hit combination, the re-lottery effect may be executed. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is usually a big hit combination, it is changed again with the same decorative symbol aligned, One of the decorative symbol (probable variation symbol) and the decorative symbol (normal symbol) which is usually a big hit combination may be displayed as the finalized decorative symbol at the final stop.

  Usually, after the determined decoration symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed, during the execution of the round at the start of the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, the next round starts after any round is finished in the big hit gaming state During the period until the final round in the big hit gaming state, the period until the next variable display game is started, etc., the jackpot becoming a definite change notification effect of whether to control to a definite change state or not A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the same notification effect as the jackpot promotion promotion may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state or the like. The jackpot promotion promotion that is executed after the final round in the jackpot gaming state may be referred to in particular as "ending promotion promotion".

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing 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 the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display 5, the speaker 8 and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for presentation such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electric component for effect such as all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 or all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8 or all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the lamp 9 etc. It has a function of determining the control content for executing a predetermined rendering operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform audio signal processing are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the command and control data from the effect control board 12, the light on / off drive in the lamp 9 etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. to be carried are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. If it is

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view 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 configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying the 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 for specifying 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 decorative symbol variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in correspondence to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the fluctuation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the fluctuation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in FIG. 3B, for example, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the final stop symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 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, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the special winning opening open notification command and the special winning opening after open notification command, different EXT data, for example, corresponding to the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal open big hit state or short open open big hit state Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special winning is generated. This is a first starting opening winning combination designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the first special drawing game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  Command B 200 H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6 B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22 B, and the second starting winning is generated. It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the 2nd special figure game by special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure storage number in order to display the first special figure storage number in an identifiable manner in the first start winning storage display area 5HL etc. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special view pending storage number in order to display the special view pending storage number in an identifiable manner in the second start winning storage display area 5HR or the like.

  In this embodiment, the first starting opening winning combination designation command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command which specifies whether the first starting winning opening has been started or the second starting winning opening has been started as holding storage information. While transmitting, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command for specifying the first special map storage number and the second special image storage number are transmitted.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (determination result specification command at the time of winning) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Among them, the command C4XXH is a symbol specifying command indicating the determination result of the big hit type, as a determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command indicating the determination result of the variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as the determination result at the time of winning. The variation category is a name when the variation pattern of the decorative pattern is classified (aggregated) according to the type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including variation patterns of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process of step S101 in FIG. 11, the variable display result is “big hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result when the start winning occurs. If it is determined to be a "big hit", the type of the big hit is determined based on the random value MR2 for determining the type of big hit. The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines whether the variable display result is determined as "big hit" or "small hit" based on the value set in the symbol designation command, or the big hit type. As well as being recognizable, it is possible to recognize a fluctuation category based on the value set in the fluctuation category command.

  The effect control commands such as the fluctuation 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, the effect control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, the effect control command used to control the audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, the light emitting operation of the lamp 9 The effect control command used to control the lighting operation, the blinking operation, and the lighting operation) is also referred to as a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and 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 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the gaming control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105 Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random value MR1 for determining the special display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for display result determination and the random number value MR5 for variation pattern determination is controlled so as to be countable. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using 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 the MR 5 may be counted.

  Subsequently, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol will be described. Hereinafter, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss” is referred to as “loss fluctuation pattern”. In the lost fluctuation pattern, “non-reach fluctuation pattern (“ non-reach lost fluctuation pattern ”“ non-reach fluctuation pattern ”corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ non-reach ”in the case where the variable display result is“ loss ” (Also referred to as “variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern (“reach possibility 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 “loss” Also included).

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

  For the non-reach fluctuation pattern, prepare a plurality of fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times, corresponding to the time reduction control to be executed when the total number of pending storages is large or when the gaming state is a definite change state or a time reduction state It is good. Thus, control of shortening the fluctuation time according to the total number of pending storages and the gaming state can be performed by selecting any variation pattern according to the total pending storage number and the gaming state.

  For fluctuation patterns including reach effects such as a jackpot fluctuation pattern and a reach fluctuation pattern, fluctuation patterns corresponding to reach modes of the respective reach effects are prepared. In addition, the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the 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 variation categories and variation patterns in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortening / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the fluctuation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the fluctuation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" and "PA3-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PA3". The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PA5”. The variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation pattern "PB3-1" and "PB3-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PB3". The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the fluctuation category “PB4”. The variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

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

  The fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the fluctuation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is performed once.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a super reach α (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-2" is longer than the special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern "PA4-1" because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gusset. The same applies to the other fluctuation patterns in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (rendering) is executed as a gusset.

  The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

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

  The variation pattern "PB3-1" belonging to the variation category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.

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

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

  In addition, in FIG. 5, although the description regarding the fluctuation pattern in case the big hit classification in a small hit fluctuation pattern and a big hit fluctuation pattern is exact is abbreviate | omitted, the lost fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, It is the same as the reach loss fluctuation pattern) and the big hit fluctuation pattern (except when the big hit type is sudden).

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for game control. 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 make various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes data (for example, information for specifying the content of control commands) constituting a plurality of command tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main substrate 11, The data etc. which comprise a table as shown to 5 are memorize | stored.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the configuration of the special view display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as a special view display result determination table, a first special view display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special view display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. It is prepared in advance. In the first special view display result determination table 130A, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed in the first special view game (the special view game using the first special view) by the first special symbol display device 4A. Previously, whether to control the variable display result to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", whether to control the variable display result to the small hit gaming state as "small hit", for special display display result determination Is a table referred to in order to determine based on the random value MR1. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a finalized special symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B Previously, whether to control the variable display result to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", whether to control the variable display result to the small hit gaming state as "small hit", for special display display result determination Is a table referred to in order to determine based on the random value MR1.

  In the first special view display result determination table 130A, the special view is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) or the positive variation state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit", "small hit" or "lost". In the second special view display result determination table 130B, disturbance for special view display result determination depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state (low probability state) or a definite change state (high probability state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" or "loss".

  In each of the first special view display result determination table 130A and the second special view display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), it is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) More decision values than at times are assigned to the "big hit" special map display results. As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is a "big hit" as compared with the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state) The probability of being determined to control the state is high.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the determined value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "30000" to "30350") is assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. With such a setting, the second special figure game does not become a "small hit", so a normally variable winning ball device 6B is formed, for example, a short time state (low probability high base state) or positive change state (high probability high base state). In the game state where it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of "small hit" which is difficult to obtain the winning ball, and to prevent the decline of the game interest due to the extension of the game .

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to any one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, when it is determined to control the special figure display result to the jackpot gaming state Is a table to be referenced. In the big hit classification determination table 131, the first special figure game (special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed or the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B The numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type according to whether (the special figure game using the second special figure) is executed is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be varied (also referred to as a variation special figure) is the first special figure, the predetermined value of the predetermined range ( "82"-"99" value) is assigned to the jackpot type of "probable", but when the second special figure game is executed, if the variation special figure is the second special figure, The decision value is not assigned to the "probable" jackpot type. With such a setting, the second special figure game does not become "probable", so that it is possible to obtain a winning ball in the gaming state in which the gaming ball is likely to enter the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of a difficult "probability" and to prevent the decline of the game interest due to the extension of the game.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table which is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables that are different from each other in the types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and the respective determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, each of the variation categories is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determination of the variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables in which the determination values (for example, the range and the number of the determination values, etc.) assigned to at least one variation category among the plurality of variation categories are mutually different There is.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table to be referred to in order to determine one of the plurality of variation patterns. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables that are different from each other in the types of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the fluctuation pattern determination table and the determination ratio of each. In the fluctuation pattern determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination are assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of fluctuation pattern determination tables in which the above-described decision values (for example, the range and the number of decision values, etc.) allocated to at least one fluctuation pattern among a plurality of fluctuation patterns are mutually different There is.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, data indicating at least the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid award balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data required to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after the power failure or the like occurs (eg Process flag etc. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 is a first special view reserve storage unit 151A, a second special view reserve storage unit 151B, a common view reserve 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 reservation storage unit 151A is a special figure game (although the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs but has not yet started The reserve data (first special view reserve information) of the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detection of the gaming balls) to the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 randomizes the random numbers based on the passage The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reserve data (first special view reserve information) until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is a special figure game that is not yet started although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning occurs. The hold data (second special view hold information) of (the second special view game played by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detection of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (enter) of the game balls The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as reserve data (second special view reserve information) until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The common drawing reserve storage unit 151C is a reserved data related to the common drawing game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the gaming ball that has passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 Store information). For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order that the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR4 for the memory is stored as reserved data (general drawing reserve information) until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control 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 count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the first special view hold storage number, and the second special view hold storage number The second pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the second pending storage number counter for counting, the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number, etc. It is memorized.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control 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 includes an input port for capturing 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 a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, etc., and the random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image to the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating an instruction to the sound control substrate 13 are transmitted to the effect control substrate 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, in 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 on the stick controller 31A has been detected, or the game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that a user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 120 for effect control to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the hold display mode determination table to be referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to any one of a plurality of types is stored in the ROM 121 There is. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the determination rates of the respective modes. In the pending display mode determination table, each of the display modes of the first pending display is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first pending display. .

  In addition, for example, the ROM 121 stores a pending display mode determination table which is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the second pending display displayed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR to any one of a plurality of types. It is done. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of pending display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the pending display mode determination table and the determination rates of the respective modes. In the pending display mode determination table, each of the display modes of the second pending display is assigned a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second pending display .

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a holding effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to in order to determine whether or not the holding effect (also referred to as an effect effect or a hold change effect) is performed. Specifically, in the holding effect execution presence / absence determination table, numerical values (decision values) to be compared with random value MR7 (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination for holding effect execution and without execution of holding effect, respectively. Is assigned. In the present embodiment, the pending presentation is a previewing notice effect for changing the display mode of the pending display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL to a notice mode, and the second starting winning storage display area 5HR. The pre-reading notice effect is to change the display mode of the pending display being displayed to the notice mode. Note that there are a plurality of types of hold effects, and a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the hold display. In the hold change effect, there is also a hold change change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to in order to determine whether or not the active display change effect (success effect) for changing the special image including the active display is performed. Specifically, the active display change execution presence / absence determination table is compared with a random value MR7 (not shown) for execution presence / absence determination of active display change presentation without and with active display change presentation respectively. A numerical value (decision value) is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect (main notice effect) in which the special image is changed to the notice mode. In other words, an active display, an active display frame surrounding the active display, and information according to the active display (for example, the active display or the periphery of the active display or characters and images displayed around the active display frame) are displayed as notices. It is an effect to be changed (main notice effect). For the active display change effect, as described above, the common effect and the success effect (also referred to as the active display change effect) executed when changing the special image after the common effect is performed and the common effect are performed It includes a failure effect (also referred to as an active display change cassette effect) to be executed later when the special image is not changed. The success effect is an effect that acts on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the special image. On the other hand, the failure effect does not act on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 by not affecting the display mode of the special image, or acts on the special image in the display area of the image display device 5 It is an effect that does not change the display mode.

  In addition, in the active display change effect, the first system change effect for changing the aspect of the special image to one of a plurality of aspects, which is the change of the first system, and the change of the aspect of the special image to the second system And a second system change effect to be changed to any of a plurality of modes. In the first system change effect, there is a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect according to the first system change effect, and in the second system change effect, according to the second system change effect There is a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect. In the present embodiment, the first system change effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the active display (active display displayed as a special image) in the special image, and the second system change effect is in the special image The effect is to change the display mode of the active display frame (active display frame displayed as a special image).

  In addition, the first system change is referred to in the ROM 121 to determine the execution timing of the first system change effect which is one of the active display change effects (a timing such as which timing of the change is to be executed). An execution timing determination table of effects is stored. In this first system change effect, the ratio at which the success effect relating to the first system change effect is executed differs depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. In addition, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of first system change presentation effect execution timing determination tables which are different from one another in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the first system change presentation and the respective determination ratios. It may be A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change presentation is assigned to each of the execution timings in the execution timing determination table of the first system change presentation. There is.

  In addition, the second system change is referred to in the ROM 121 to determine the execution timing of the second system change effect (one of the timing of the change, etc.) which is one of the active display change effects. An execution timing determination table of effects is stored. In the second system change effect, the ratio at which the success effect relating to the second system change effect is performed differs depending on the execution timing of the second system change effect. In addition, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of second system change presentation effect execution timing determination tables which are different from one another in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the execution timing determination table of the second system change presentation and the respective determination ratios. It may be A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the second systematic change presentation is assigned to each execution timing of the second systematic change presentation execution timing determination table. There is.

  Further, the ROM 121 stores an active display change effect pattern determination table which is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of effect pattern (effect mode) of the active display change effect. Specifically, in the effect pattern determination table for active display change effects stored in the ROM 121, random number values (not shown) for determining the effect pattern of the active display change effects for each of the effect patterns for the active display change effects A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with is assigned.

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

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration in a period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special view game until the finalized special symbol as the special view display result is derived and displayed, corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns. Representing operations in the variable display operation of the symbol, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various rendering operations not accompanied with the variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, hold for display mode of the hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL It is comprised from the data etc. which show the control content of various production operation | movements, such as a production | presentation, the holding production | presentation with respect to the display mode of the pending | holding display in 2nd start prize memory display area 5HR.

  The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, It is sufficient if the contents of various effect control, the switching timing of effect control, etc. are set in series. In addition to the above, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for specifying 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 (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control CPU 120 A determination value corresponding to the execution time (rendering time) of each rendering operation is preset.

  The display control data includes, for example, 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 for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode such as a rendering sound interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the voice control data is data designating a voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the light emitting operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, light off operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, a period in which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, and data indicating control content of a rendering operation in the case where the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for specifying a rendering operation according to the operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all of the effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include a part of control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines control content of the effect operation according to various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative symbol is displayed in a mode specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination values, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the screen of the image display device 5. Further, 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 accepting the operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B and determining the contents of the effect is performed.

  When setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read out from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or pattern data of the corresponding effect control pattern 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 storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if it matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data Control the As described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect device (the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, Advance the control of the movable member etc. provided in the effect model. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n, voice control data # 1 to voice control 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 contents of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  An instruction according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received an instruction from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads image data indicated by the instruction from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 receiving the 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 expands it by temporarily storing it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  As an area for holding various data used to control the rendering operation, the RAM 122 mounted on the rendering control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is, for example, a rendering control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 9A. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A 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. There is.

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

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. For example, the effect 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 to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control 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. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of pending storages are provided. . When there is a start winning to the first start winning opening, start opening winning combination designation command (first start opening winning combination designation command), symbol specification command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command Is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 as one set of four commands. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that among the commands, a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a first hold storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top of the free space of the first start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the first start winning. At the time of the first starting winning combination, command transmission is performed in the order of a first starting opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a first hold storage number notification command. Therefore, if command reception is properly performed, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 9B, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The commands stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B are deleted one by one each time variable display of a decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special view game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the first special view game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first starting opening winning a prize specified command 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 (corresponds to the first start opening winning combination designating command) The command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relation of the buffer numbers).

  For example, when variable display of a decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the first special view game in the storage state shown in FIG. 9B, the command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "1" is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number “2” is shifted to buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number “3” becomes buffer number “2”. Be shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 9C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second start winning reception command buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of pending storages. . When there is a start winning to the second starting winning opening, start opening winning combination designation command (second starting opening winning designation command), symbol specification command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (second pending storage number notification command Is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 as one set of four commands. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured such that a symbol designating command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other among these commands.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top of the free space of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B in the order received at the second start winning. At the second start winning combination, command transmission is performed in the order of a second start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if command reception is properly performed, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the storage areas corresponding to the respective buffer numbers “1” to “4”, the second start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command , Change category command, and pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 9C, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 9C are deleted one by one each time variable display of a decorative symbol is started in synchronization with the second special view game, Subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of a decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the second special view game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning a prize designation command 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 (corresponds to the second start opening winning combination designating command) The command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (the size relation of the buffer numbers).

  For example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 9C, the command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "1" is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number "2" is shifted to buffer number "1".

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first preread notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 9D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to respective data constituting the first start winning combination reception command buffer 194A are provided in the first read advance notice buffer 194C. That is, in the first read advance notice buffer 194C, the contents of the determination regarding the read advance notice effect related to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Be done. When the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 9B, for example, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first read advance notice buffer 194C, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. Further, due to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is another buffer in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 9B. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer numbers in the first read advance notice buffer 194C.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the second preread notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 9E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to respective data constituting the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B are provided in the second preread notice buffer 194D. That is, in the second preread notice buffer 194D, the contents of the determination regarding the preread notice effect relating to each hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 etc. are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Be 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. 9C, for example, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the second read advance notice buffer 194D, the content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 9C, the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is another buffer due to the start of variable display of the decorative symbol etc. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer numbers in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, 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 initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110 The state of the detection signal 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 a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, data such as big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to the hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main substrate 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing 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 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, a normal symbol process processing is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, effect control After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the substrate 12, 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 setting the switch to the off state, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 10 as the special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a first start winning or a second start winning by the first starting opening switch 22A or the second starting opening switch 22B, and if there is a winning, special map display The random number value MR1 for result judgment, the random number value MR2 for big hit type judgment, and the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment are extracted, and in the case of the first start winning, the free space in the first special figure storage section 151A It is stored at the top of the entry, and in the case of the second start winning, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special view reservation storage unit 151B.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 of FIG. 11, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, a process of deciding the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 1 A first special view game (a special view game using a first special view) by the special symbol display device 4A or a second special view game by a second special symbol display device 4B (a special view using a second special view) A common timer measures the elapsed time regardless of whether it is a figure game). Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation processing in step S112 may be processing for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special view game or the second special view game by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped (displayed) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "8". When the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the variable display result becoming "big hit", etc., the process of performing the setting for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is in the open state may be set according to whether the jackpot type is "non-probability", "probability", or "probability". As an example, corresponding to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", set the upper limit of the period when the big winning opening is in the open state to "29 seconds", and the number of big wins that will be the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, setting may be performed to set the normally open big hit state. On the other hand, the jackpot type corresponds to "probable", and while setting the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state, to "0.1 seconds", the number of opening times of the winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting “15 times”, setting may be made to be a short-term open jackpot state. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of step S115 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes a process of determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the processing of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed, and then the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". .

  The big hit opening post process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit opening post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened reached the large winning opening opening frequency maximum value, the winning opening opening frequency maximum value was reached In this case, the process of setting for transmitting the big hit end designation command is included. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the maximum winning opening open number maximum value, while the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5", when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value is reached, the special drawing The value of the process flag is updated to "7".

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which ending effect as a rendering operation is notified by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9 etc. The processing includes processing for waiting until, and processing for performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of setting for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result being "small hit". As an example, when the variable display result is "small hit", the upper limit of the period for opening the big winning opening is the same as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" The setting for the small hit gaming state may be performed by setting “0.1 seconds” and setting the opening number of the special winning opening to “15 times”. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "9".

  The small hit open processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closing state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time, etc. Processing for determining whether or not it is included is included. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, processing for stopping supply of a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "10".

  The small hitting end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "10". In this small hitting end processing, it waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by a rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, etc. Processing is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag is not changed, and the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 12 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12 Performs register settings etc. of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  Further, 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 occurs separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, control to be a rendering control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture the signal.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on at step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to be off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read and then read. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the output control command issued are performed.

  After the command analysis process is performed in step S74, an effect control process process is performed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, various effect devices such as display operation of effect image in display area of image display device 5, sound output operation from speaker 8, light emission operation of lamp 9, drive operation of effect model, etc. With regard to the control content of the rendering operation using the above, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11 are performed.

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

  In the command analysis process, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not there is a received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by checking the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer or the like. Determine

  When there is a reception command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first starting opening winning combination designation command. And when it is a 1st starting opening winning a prize specified command, 1st reservation memory number notification waiting time is set. For example, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  If the received command is not the first starting opening winning combination designation command, it is determined whether the received command is the second starting opening winning combination designation command. And when it is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command, 2nd reservation memory number notification waiting time is set. For example, a timer initial value predetermined corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second starting opening winning combination designating command, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designating command. If the received command is not a symbol specifying command, it is determined whether the received command is a variation category command. If the received command is not a variable category command, it is determined whether the received command is a first pending storage count notification command. Then, when it is the first pending storage number notification command, the first pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the clock operation by the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command, it is determined whether the receiving command is the second pending storage number notification command. When it is the second pending storage number notification command, the second pending storage number notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the clocking operation by the command reception control timer.

  When the reception command is a symbol designation command or when the reception command is a variation category command, the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process for the reception command received immediately before the reception command. If yes, the reception command is stored at the top of the free space in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A.

  When the reception command is a symbol designation command or when the reception command is a variation category command, the second pending storage number notification waiting time is in the process for the reception command received immediately before the reception command. If it is set, the received command is stored at the top of the free space in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B.

  If the reception command is not the second pending storage number notification command, the setting according to the other reception commands is performed. For example, when the received command is a game state specification command, the game state specification command is analyzed to specify the current game state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to specify whether the time is short or not.

  Start opening winning combination designation command (first start opening winning combination designation command or second start opening winning combination designation command), symbol specification command, variation category command, pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command, second pending storage number As in the notification command), the effect control command received from the main substrate 11 when the start winning combination occurs is also referred to as a command at the start winning combination. In addition, the first holding storage number notification command, the second holding storage number notification command, the first starting opening winning combination designation command, and the second starting opening winning combination designation command are also referred to as holding storage information. Further, the symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 12 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, after the effect control CPU 120 executes the volume state display process (step S162), for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. One of the processes in steps S170 to S177 described below is selected and executed.

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

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process is a decorative symbol on image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special drawing game by first special symbol display device 4A or second special symbol display device 4B. Processing to determine the finalized decoration pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. in order to perform variable display of other various display operations, or by shifting the first hold display or the second hold display A process of displaying a special image representing information corresponding to an active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, a production mode of various performances or various performances (for example, active display which is a main preview production It includes a process of determining a change effect, and an effect mode of the active display change effect). Thereafter, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process, corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. The various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, variable display control of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol) is performed. Specifically, based on the read control data, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 for display on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the voice control board 13 Then, control of various effects such as control of outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control of outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 to turn on / off / flash the lamp 9 is executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol has been read out from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received, etc. The finalized design is displayed as a final stop design, which is the result of variable display of the decoration design. If the finalized display is made to display the finalized decorative symbol in response to the end code being read out from the effect control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command has elapsed Even if the effect control command from the main substrate 11 is not used, the finalized display can be derived and displayed autonomously on the effect control substrate 12 side, and the variable display result can be determined. When the determined decoration pattern is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." In the waiting process for the special drawing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. If the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state when the hit start designation command is received, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit during the presentation processing “6”. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the presentation process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect processing. Update to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "loss", and the value of the effect process flag is an initial value. Update to "0".

  The small hitting middle effect process of step S 174 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this small hitting medium effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, the effect control pattern corresponding to the contents of the effect in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and the step S172 Similar to the variable-in-display effect processing, various effects control in the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the small hitting medium effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the hitting end designation command from the main substrate 11, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the small hitting end effect. .

  The small hitting end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the setting contents, and executes step S172. Similar to the variable-in-display effect processing, various effects control at the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electric decoration signals and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  The jackpot inside effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit, during the effect processing, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern and the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and variably displays step S172. Similar to the middle effect processing, various effects control in the big hit gaming state is executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electric decoration signals and the like. Further, in the big hit internal effect processing, for example, in response to the hit end designation command from the main substrate 11 being received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the setting contents, and displays variable in step S172. Similar to the effect processing, various effects control at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electric decoration signals, etc. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing executed in step S163 of FIG. 13 as the sound volume status display processing. In the volume state display process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a big hit effect is being performed (step S801). In the process of step S801, for example, whether or not the value of the effect process flag is "4" may be confirmed.

  If the jackpot effect is not in progress at step S801 (step S801; No), it is determined whether the jackpot operation flag is set to the on state (step S802). The big hit operation flag is a flag that is turned on when the player operates the stick controller 31A during the big hit effect. The data indicating the on state or the off state of the big hit operation flag is stored in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122 shown in FIG. 2 described above.

  When the big hit operation flag is not set in the on state in step S802 (step S802; No), display control is performed to display the volume status display on the image display device 5 (step S803). For example, a volume status display image VL as a volume status display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. That is, the volume condition display image VL indicating the current volume output level is displayed. For example, the volume status display image VL is an image display of an aspect in which five rectangular image display sections arranged side by side are lighted up in a left-aligned manner, and in FIG. It is an image display of the aspect which made the part light.

  Specifically, when the sound volume is a predetermined minimum level (the sound volume output is a bass level suppressed lower than normal and not a mute level), the image display of an aspect in which all the five image display sections are turned off is performed. Note that the lowest level may be the muffling level. In addition, in the case of the first level which is one larger than the lowest level, the image display of the aspect in which the image display section at the leftmost end is lit is performed. In the case of the second level which is larger by one than the first level, the image display of an aspect in which two image display sections from the left end are lighted is obtained. In the case of the third level (that is, the normal level) which is larger than the second level by one, the image display of an aspect in which three image display sections from the left end light up is obtained. In the case of the fourth level, which is one larger than the third level, the image display of an aspect in which four image display sections from the left end are lit. Further, in the case of the maximum level (fifth level), the image display of an aspect in which all the five image display sections are lit is performed. Thus, the player can grasp the current volume output level by looking at the volume status display image VL. In this embodiment, the volume condition display image VL is a meter-type display mode, but the display mode is not limited to this, and a numerical-type display mode or a color-type display mode (for example, blue → green) It is also possible to use various display modes, such as changing the order from yellow to red and displaying the larger the red.

  When the big hit time operation flag is set (on state) in step S802 (step S802; Yes), display control for causing the image display device 5 to continue the volume status display (display of the volume status display image VL) is performed. The process is executed (step S804), and the big hit operation flag is reset to the off state (step S805). Steps S804 and S805 are processing for continuing the volume condition display when there is a volume change operation immediately before the end of the jackpot effect. Thus, the volume state display image VL displayed by performing the volume change operation immediately before the end of the big hit effect can be continuously displayed even after the end of the big hit effect, and is erased once at the end timing of the big hit effect Can be prevented.

  After the process of step S 803 is performed or after the process of step S 805 is performed, it is determined whether there is a volume change operation (step S 806). If there is a volume change operation (step S806; Yes), the volume status display after the change (display of the volume status display image VL after the change) and the volume setting after the change are executed (step S807). Specifically, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player operates the stick controller 31A (step S806; Yes), a display for displaying the volume status display image VL after the change on the image display device 5 While performing control, the volume setting value after change is stored in the RAM 122, and the volume setting after change is executed such that the voice control board 13 is controlled to output the volume after change from the speakers 8L and 8R (step S807).

  For example, the stick controller 31A can be operated in the left and right direction, and when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the right direction, the volume status display image VL after the change is increased by one. While being displayed on the image display device 5, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is raised by one level. On the contrary, when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the left direction, the volume status display image VL after the change in which the mode in which the image display section is lit is decreased by one is displayed on the image display device 5 , The volume output from the speakers 8L, 8R is reduced by one level.

  After executing the process of step S 807, it is determined whether the non-big hit operation flag is set to the on state (step S 808). The non-big hit operation flag is a flag that is turned on when the player operates the stick controller 31A at times other than during the big hit effect. The data indicating the on state or the off state of the non-big hit operation flag is stored in the effect control flag setting unit of the RAM 122 shown in FIG. 2 described above.

  On the other hand, if there is no volume change operation (step S806; No), it is determined whether the non-big hit operation flag is set to the on state (step S809).

  After execution of the process of step S808 or when the non-big hit operation flag is set to the on state in step S809 (step S809; Yes), whether a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation It is determined whether or not it is (step S810). If the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation (step S810; Yes), the non-big hit operation flag is reset to the off state (step S811). Note that the predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) after the operation may be from the first operation until the predetermined period (3 seconds) elapses, or from the last operation if there are multiple operations within the predetermined period It may be until the predetermined period (3 seconds) elapses. Further, in this embodiment, although the predetermined period after the operation is performed, the predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) may be elapsed after the display start of the volume state display image VL.

  Returning to step S801, if the big hit effect is in progress (step S801; Yes), it is determined whether the non-big hit operation flag is set to the on state (step S812). If the non-big hit time operation flag is in the off state (step S812; No), it is determined whether the big hit time operation flag is set in the on state (step S813). If the big hit operation flag is off (step S813; No), processing to delete the volume status display is executed (step S814). Steps S813 and S814 are, in principle, processing for not displaying the volume status during the jackpot effect. Specifically, in the second state in which the jackpot effect (specific effect) is executed, that is, in the gaming state during the jackpot effect, as long as there is no request by the player, the sound volume is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The status display image VL is not displayed (the volume status display image VL is deleted). As a result, during execution of the jackpot effect which is an example of a game effect (effect including an important advance notice etc.) particularly desired to be shown to the player, the volume status display image VL can not be displayed, and the effect of the jackpot effect is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  If the non-big-hit operation flag is off in step S809 (step S809; No), and if the predetermined period has not elapsed after the operation in step S810 (step S810; No), the process of step S811 is performed. After that, if the non-big hit operation flag is set to the on state in step S812 (step S812; Yes), if the big hit operation flag is set to the on state in step S813 (step S813; Yes) After the process of step S 814 is performed, the volume status display process ends.

  Note that according to the volume status display process (step S162) shown in FIG. 14, the volume status display image VL can be displayed even in the customer waiting state.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first reads, for example, the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main substrate 11, and the special view display result is "lost". It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special view display result is "loss" (step S522; Yes), for example, the fluctuation pattern designated by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from main substrate 11 or the like. Is a non-reach variation pattern (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” It is determined whether there is any (step S523).

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

  Next, numerical data representing a random number for determining a right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like By referring to and the like, 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 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the middle fixed symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The determined fixed decoration symbol to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined by referring to the symbol etc. In addition, in the process of step S524, in response to the case where the variation symbol advance is being executed, the determined decoration symbol of the non-reach combination to be the predetermined chance symbol may be determined.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining left and right fixed symbols, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in effect control counter setting unit 193, is extracted and stored in advance in ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the predetermined left and right fixed symbol determination table, etc., the left and right decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed decorative symbol are aligned and stopped and displayed. The symbol number determines the same decorative symbol. Furthermore, numerical data representing a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like By referring to the determined decoration pattern, the determined decoration pattern to be stopped and displayed in the "middle" decoration pattern display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  Here, for example, when the determined decoration pattern becomes a big hit combination, as in the case where the symbol number of the middle determined decoration symbol becomes identical to the symbol number of the left determined decoration symbol and the right determined decoration symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to the symbol number of the middle fixed decoration symbol, the fixed decoration symbol may be a reach combination without being a big hit combination. Alternatively, when the middle fixed decoration pattern is determined, the difference between the left fixed decoration pattern and the right fixed decoration pattern with the pattern number (pattern difference) may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration pattern corresponding to the design difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S522; No), the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable", or the special view display It is determined whether the result is a "small hit" or a case other than these (step S526). When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S526; Yes), for example, the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as an opening chance eye A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). In this case, numerical data representing a random number value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The combination of the finalized decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined by referring to and the like.

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

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability", any one decorative pattern is selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols, and it is decided to be a definite decorative pattern that constitutes a non-probable large hit combination. Just do it. In addition, when the jackpot type is "probable variation", any one decorative pattern is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols or probable patterns, and a finalized decorative symbol forming a non-probable big hit combination or a positive variation big hit combination You can decide on At this time, when it is decided to the fixed decoration symbol of the non-probability variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probability variation state in re-lottery production in the variable display is not done, it is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state It should just be notified that it is controlled to a definite change state by a jackpot promotion promotion etc. On the other hand, when it is determined to the definite decoration symbol of the big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the positive change state is performed in the re-lottery production in the variable display or without performing the re-lottery production.

  If it is specified that the time is not short in the command analysis process (step S155: NO), the reserve digest process is executed after executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528 (step S531). . Specifically, the active display corresponding to the change is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the change is displayed). For example, when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game (when the variable display of the present decorative symbol is linked to the first special figure game), the first start winning memory display area The active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the 5HL is displayed on the active display area AHA (a special image including the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL ). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 moves the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL to the active display area AHA and causes the active display to be displayed. By setting the display control command specified by the display control data, which is included in the set effect control pattern, to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. Active display area AHA displays an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of area 5HL. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same manner as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special drawing game.

  Further, in the process of step S531, when there is a hold display other than the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first start winning a prize storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 performs the other hold display first When there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR after shifting in the start winning storage display area 5HL, the other hold display is shifted in the second start winning storage display area 5HR.

  After the process of step S531 is performed, an effect execution setting process is performed (step S532). In the effect execution setting process, a process of determining whether or not to execute an active display change presentation for the active display corresponding to the change, a process of determining the type of the active display change presentation when executing, and an active process of executing Processing to determine the effect mode of the display change effect, processing to determine the execution timing of the active display change effect when executed, processing to set (or reset) the effect control pattern based on these determination results, etc. It may be possible to

  After executing the processing of step S532, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command (step S534). . Subsequently, the variable display etc. start setting process is carried out to make settings for starting the fluctuation of the decorative symbol etc. in the image display device 5 (step S535). For example, the display control instruction specified by the display control data, which is included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in the effect execution setting process of step S532, is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. The sound in the speaker 8 by transmitting to the sound control board 13 the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 or transmitting the effect sound signal designated by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13 Setting to start light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 a setting for starting output and transmitting an electric decoration signal designated by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern is performed. .

  After executing the process of step S535, the command stored in the first start winning combination reception command buffer 194A or the second start winning combination reception command buffer 194B is digested (step S536). Specifically, when the variable control of the decorative symbol is started interlockingly with the first special view game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most among the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smaller buffer number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (first start opening winning combination specified The command associated with the command is shifted while maintaining the winning order.When variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, it is stored in the second start winning reception command buffer. Delete the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among The command stored in the area corresponding to the larger buffer number than the buffer number of the divided commands shifts while maintaining the winning order.

  Further, in the process of step S536, deletion or shift of information stored in the first read advance notice buffer 194C or the second read notice notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also performed according to the deletion or shift of the command. . Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2" which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S537), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  Here, the effect execution setting process (step S532) will be described in detail. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect execution setting process executed in step S532 in FIG. Referring to FIG. 16, first, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to change the change pattern of the variable display to be started with the change pattern of a predetermined super reach (for example, super reach α and super reach β shown in FIG. 5). It is determined whether there is any (step S541).

  If it is determined that the variation pattern of the predetermined super reach (YES in step S 541), the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not to perform serif announcement based on the serif announcement effect determination table, and if so, the serif notice The type of is determined (step S542). A serif announcement is an effect that indicates whether or not a big hit will be made on the character's speech.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the speech advance announcement effect determination table. Referring to FIG. 17, when it is determined that the predetermined super reach fluctuation pattern is a big hit, it is determined that the serif announcement is not executed with a probability of 50%, and the character color of the serif of character A is golden with a probability of 20% A type of serif announcement is determined, a type of serif announcement of which the character color of the character B of the character B is gold is determined with a probability of 15%, and a type of the character color of the serif of the character A is red with a probability of 10% The serif notice of the character B is determined, and the serif notice of the type in which the character color of the character B of the character B is red is determined with a probability of 5%.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined super reach fluctuation pattern causes a deviation, it is determined that the serif announcement is not executed with a probability of 90%, and the serif notice of the type whose character color of the letter A of the character A is gold with a probability of 0% Is determined, with a probability of 0%, a serif notice of a type in which the character color of the character B of the character B is gold is determined, and a serif notice of a type in which the character color of the serif of the character A is red is determined with a probability of 3%. With a probability of 7%, a serif announcement of the kind in which the character color of the serif of the character B is red is determined.

  That is, the expectation for a big hit is higher in the case where the serif announcement of character A is performed than in the case where the serif announcement of character B is performed, and the red character is used when the serif announcement of the golden character color is performed. The type of serif announcement is determined so that the big hit expectation is higher than when the color serif announcement is made.

  Returning to FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect result of the character lottery effect and the character color lottery effect in response to the determination result of the speech preview determined in step S 542 (step S 543). The character lottery effect is an effect of lottery the type of the character used in the serif announcement, and is an effect of notifying the type of the character determined as a result of the lottery as the effect result. The character color lottery effect is an effect of lottery the character color of the speech used in the announcement of the speech, and is an effect of informing the character color determined as a result of the lottery as the effect result. For example, when a dialogue warning of a type in which the character color of the speech of character A is gold is determined, character A is determined as the result of the character lottery effect, and gold is determined as the effect result of the character color lottery effect. Be done.

  After step S543, and when it is determined that it is not a predetermined super reach fluctuation pattern (NO in step S541), the effect control CPU 120 determines the content of another effect. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 returns the process to be performed to the caller.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether the decorative symbol fluctuation time timer value has become 0 or not. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed).

  If it is determined that the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (NO in step S711), effect execution processing is executed (step S715). Thereafter, the variable display effect processing ends. The effect execution process will be described later.

  If it is determined that the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0 (YES in step S711), the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag to "3" corresponding to the special process waiting process (step S173). After updating (step S713), the variable display effect processing ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect execution process performed in step S 715 of FIG. Referring to FIG. 19, first, the effect control CPU 120 controls the execution of variable display according to the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S720).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is time to start execution of the character lottery effect (step S721). The execution start timing of the character lottery effect is, for example, immediately after reaching the reach state. If it is determined that it is the execution start timing of the character lottery effect (YES in step S721), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start the execution of the character lottery effect (step S722).

  After step S722, and when it is determined that it is not the execution start timing of the character lottery effect (NO in step S721), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the character color lottery effect (step S723). The execution start timing of the character color lottery effect is, for example, immediately after the effect result of the character lottery effect is displayed. If it is determined that it is the execution start timing of the character color lottery effect (YES in step S723), the effect control CPU 120 controls to start the execution of the character color lottery effect (step S724).

  After step S 724, and when it is determined that it is not the execution start timing of the character color lottery effect (NO in step S 723), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the serif announcement effect ( Step S725). The execution start timing of the presentation of the dialogue is, for example, after the presentation result of the character color lottery presentation is displayed and before the derivation display of the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, what timing it is May be When it is determined that it is the execution start timing of the presentation of the dialogue warning (YES in step S725), the CPU for effect control 120 controls to start the execution of the announcement of the speech announcement (step S726).

  After step S 726, and when it is determined that it is not the execution start timing of the presentation of the serif announcement (NO in step S 725), the CPU for effect control 120 returns the process to be executed to the caller.

  FIG. 20 is a screen transition diagram showing an example of a character lottery effect, a character color lottery effect, and a serif announcement. As shown in FIG. 20A, by performing step S720 in FIG. 19, the decorative symbol is variably displayed, and when it is determined to be in the reach state, the reach state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (B), by performing step S722 of FIG. 19, a character lottery effect for determining the type of the character of the speech advance announcement effect is executed. Here, in the character lottery effect, the character “A” indicating the character A in two areas facing each other among four areas divided into four 90-degree fan-shaped circles, the character B in the remaining two areas In the roulette in which the letter "B" is written, the area where the color is to be changed is switched sequentially, and finally it is stopped in a state in which the color of any one area changes, and the letters written in that area are rendered It is an effect which shows a result. FIG. 20B shows a state in which the character A is determined as the effect result.

  As shown in FIG. 20C, by performing step S724 in FIG. 19, a character color lottery effect for determining the character color of the speech notification effect is executed. In this case, the character color lottery effect consists of the two characters facing each other among the four 90-degree fan-shaped areas of the circle, the "gold" letter indicating the golden character color, and the remaining two areas. In the roulette in which the character of "red" showing the red character color is written, the area to change the color is switched sequentially, and finally, the color of one of the areas is stopped in the state of changing the color. The character which is done is the production which shows the production result. FIG. 20C shows a state in which the red character color is determined as the rendering result.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (D), when the effect of super reach is being executed, the effect of speech preview is executed as a cut-in effect. In the presentation of the dialogue warning, it is suggested whether or not the character of the type determined in the character lottery presentation will be a big hit in the dialogue of the character color determined in the character lottery drawing. In FIG. 20 (D), a dialogue with the character A and the "chance" of the red character color indicating that the big hit reliability is a predetermined ratio is displayed in the cut-in area. Furthermore, in FIG. 20 (D), in the cut-in area, an icon (here, an icon with a letter “A, red”) indicating the effect result of the character lottery effect and the character color lottery effect is displayed. Be done.

  As shown in FIG. 20E, when it is determined to be a big hit, a combination of big hit symbols (here, “777”) is derived and displayed after the production of the super reach.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot effect processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the big hit rendering process, the CPU for effect control 120 determines whether or not it is the big hit end timing (step S901), and if it is not the big hit end timing (step S901; No), production control A big hit effect operation control according to the pattern is executed (step S902). Then, after the process of step S902 is performed, the temporary display process is performed (step S903).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of temporary display processing. In the temporary display process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big hit non-operation flag is set to the on state (step S831). If the non-big hit operation flag is set to the on state (step S831; Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation (step S832). If the predetermined period has not elapsed after the operation (Step S832; No), it is determined whether there is a volume change operation (Step S833).

  If there is a volume change operation (step S833; Yes), the volume status display after the change (display of the volume status display image VL after the change) and the volume setting after the change are executed (step S834). In this step S 834, when the controller sensor unit 35 A detects that the player operates the stick controller 31 A (for example, operating in the left direction or the right direction), the volume status display image VL after the change is displayed on the image display device 5. Executes the display control to be displayed, stores the volume setting value after change in the RAM 122, and performs the volume setting after change such as controlling the voice control board 13 so that the volume after change is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. (Step S834).

  On the other hand, when the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation (Step S832; Yes), processing of volume status display deletion is executed to delete the volume status display image VL displayed on the image display device 5 (Step S835). The non-big-hit operation flag is reset to the off state (step S836).

  If the non-big-hit operation flag is off at step S 831 (step S 831; No), if there is no volume change operation at step S 833 (step S 833; No), or after the processing of step S 834 is performed, After the process of S 836 is performed, it is determined whether the big hit time operation flag is set to the on state (step S 837).

  If the big hit operation flag is off at step S837 (step S837; No), it is determined whether there is an operation start acceptance for volume change (step S838). If there is an operation start acceptance in step S 838 (step S 838; Yes), that is, if the controller sensor unit 35 A detects that the player has operated the stick controller 31 A, the current volume status of the image display device 5 Display control for displaying the display image VL is executed (step S839). As shown in FIG. 23C, during the big hit effect, the current volume state display image VL is displayed on the image display device 5 in accordance with the operation of the stick controller 31A. After executing the processing of step S839, the jackpot operation flag is set to the on state (step S840).

  If it is determined in step S837 that the big hit time operation flag is on (step S837; Yes) or after the process of step S840 is performed, it is determined whether a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation (step S841). If the predetermined period has not elapsed after the operation (Step S841; No), it is determined whether there is a volume change operation (Step S842). If there is a volume change operation (Step S842; Yes), the display of the volume status display image VL after the change and the volume setting after the change are executed (Step S843). Specifically, when the controller sensor unit 35A detects that the player operates the stick controller 31A in the left-right direction (step S842; Yes), the change according to the number of times the stick controller 31A is operated in the left-right direction While executing display control to display the subsequent volume status display image VL on the image display device 5, the volume setting value after change according to the number of operations is stored in the RAM 122, and volume output after change from the speakers 8L and 8R. The post-change volume setting such as controlling the voice control board 13 is performed (step S843).

  If the predetermined period has elapsed after the operation (step S841; Yes), processing for erasing the volume status display is executed (step S844). For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (E), when a predetermined period has elapsed after the operation, the display of the volume condition display image VL is erased. That is, the volume status display is hidden. As described above, during the big hit effect, the volume status display image VL is temporarily displayed when the player performs an operation, and the volume status display image VL when the big hit is still being performed when a predetermined period has elapsed after the operation. Is supposed to be erased.

  After executing the process of step S844, the big hit time operation flag is reset to the off state (step S845). Then, if there is no operation start acceptance at step S838 (step S838; No), if there is no volume change operation at step S842 (step S842; No), or after the processing at step S843 is performed, step S845 After executing the process of (1), the temporary display process is ended.

  Referring back to FIG. 21, if it is the big hit end timing (step S901; Yes), the big hit end control is executed (step S904), and the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "5" corresponding to the ending presentation processing. After that (step S 905), the jackpot effect processing ends.

  When the ending effect display is performed in the process of step S904, the volume state display image VL may be displayed on the image display device 5 also during the ending effect period.

  Next, the case where there is a volume change operation during the jackpot effect will be described using FIG. FIG. 23 shows an example of effect when there is a volume change operation in the big hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (A), the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, and as shown in FIG. 23 (B), the big hit effect is started. In FIG. 23B, a round display of “Round 1” indicating the first round game is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 23B, the volume status display image VL is erased from the screen of the image display device 5 by the volume status display erasing process (step S814) shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), when the round display of “Round 4” indicating the fourth round game during the big hit, for example, is displayed, there is an operation of the stick controller 31A, and according to this operation The volume condition display image VL is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, when the player operates the stick controller 31A once in the right direction, as shown in FIG. 23D, the volume status display image VL after the change in which the number of lighted modes of the image display section is increased by one. While the (volume state display image VL at the fourth level) is displayed on the image display 5, the volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is raised by one level (the volume output is the fourth level). Then, when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the operation, as shown in FIG. 23E, the volume state display image VL is deleted.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 23C and 23D, the volume status display image VL in the gaming state (second state) during the big hit is a game other than during the big hit as shown in FIG. 23A. As the display mode of the volume state display image VL in the state (first state) is displayed in the same manner, the display of the volume state display image VL in the second state can be made easy to understand. As described above, the first state and the second state may not be the same. For example, the volume state display image VL in the second state may display a display different from the volume state display image VL in the first state at the same display location as in the first state, [2] The same display as the volume state display image VL in the first state may be displayed on a display location different from that in the first state, or [3] a display different from the volume state display image VL in the first state may be displayed It may be displayed on a different display place from the case of the state.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, the volume of the sound according to the player's request is suppressed while suppressing the decrease of the effect of the specific effect (for example, the round effect during the big hit, the blessing effect during the big hit, etc.) The situation display image VL can be displayed (the adjustment situation of the presentation adjustment can be displayed), and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, in the big hit gaming state, the volume status display image VL is not displayed unless there is a request from the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the super reach effect, the volume status display image VL may not be displayed on the image display device 5 unless there is a request from the player.

[Summary]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

(1-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine),
Variable display execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5, microcomputer 100 for game control, first special symbol display device 4A for performing variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbol, variable display of special symbol) , 2nd special symbol display device 4B),
Specific effect executing means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, image display device 5, step S 726 in FIG. 19) capable of executing specific effect (for example, serif announcement) during execution of the variable display;
A first selection effect executing means (for example, a character lottery effect, see FIG. 20 (B)) for the first type of the specific effect (for example, the type of the character of the speech preview) (for example, see FIG. 20 (B)) For example, the effect control CPU 120, the image display device 5, step S722 in FIG. 19),
The second selection effect (for example, character color lottery effect, see FIG. 20 (C)) for the second type of the specific effect (for example, a speech balloon or a character color) And an effect execution unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120, the image display device 5, step S724 in FIG. 19).
The specific effect execution means corresponds to an aspect corresponding to a combination of the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect (for example, the character of the selected type and the color of the balloon and the characters It is possible to execute the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20D) of the combined mode).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to a plurality of selection effects and their effects as well as the specific effects. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
Depending on the combination of the rendering result of the first selection effect and the rendering result of the second selection effect, the degree of expectation of being notified of advantageous content for the player is different (see, for example, FIG. 17).

(2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
The first type of aspect is the type of character (for example, character A, character B) used in the specific effect, and the degree of expectation for notifying the player of advantageous content is different for each type of character (for example, , See Figure 17),
The second type of aspect is the color (for example, gold, red) of the character used in the specific effect, and the degree of expectation that the content advantageous to the player is notified differs for each color of the character (for example, FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention not only to the specific effect but also to the selection effect of the character type and the character color and the effect results thereof. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (2) above,
The first selection effect executing means and the second selection effect executing means respectively have different display areas (for example, different display areas of the image display device 5) different in the first selection effect and the second selection effect. It may be a display area).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly and easily visually recognize a plurality of selection effects and their effect results.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (3) above,
The first selection effect execution means and the second selection effect execution means can notify the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect at different timings (for example, as shown in FIG. 19). Step S721, step S723, refer to FIG. 20 (B) and FIG. 20 (C)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly and easily visually recognize the rendering results of the plurality of selection effects.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (4) above,
The predetermined effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing predetermined effects (for example, effects of super reach, variable display effects of decorative symbols) for notifying whether it is advantageous for a player different from the specific effect or not The image display device 5 further includes step S720 in FIG.
The predetermined effect execution means can execute reach effect as the predetermined effect,
The specific effect executing means can execute the specific effect at an execution time at least a part of which overlaps with the execution time of the predetermined effect (for example, a speech announcement is performed at a reach establishment time).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game when the reach effect is performed.

(6) In any of the above (1-1) to (5) gaming machines,
A special image (for example, a character of a selected type) showing a combination of the rendering result of the first selection effect and the rendering result of the second selection effect when the specific effect is executed by the specific effect executing means Special image display means (for example, effect control CPU 120, image display device 5, FIG. 19) for displaying an image showing an image and an image showing an aspect of the color of a balloon or a character (see FIG. 20D). It further comprises step S 726).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to clearly confirm the rendering results of the plurality of selection effects when the specific effect is being executed.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (6) above,
Specific effect determining means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, step 542 in FIG. 16, FIG. 17) for determining the content of the specific effect to be executed by the specific effect executing means;
Selection effect determining means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control, FIG. 16) for determining the contents of the first selection effect and the second selection effect respectively executed by the first selection effect executing means and the second selection effect executing means And step S543),
The selection effect determining means determines the contents of the first selection effect and the second selection effect corresponding to the contents of the specific effect determined by the specific effect determining means.

  Here, when the content of the specific effect is determined based on the effect of the first selection effect and the second selection effect after being determined separately, two determinations of the first selection effect and the second selection effect are made. It needs some processing to do. On the other hand, according to the configuration of the above (7), since the first selection effect and the second selection effect are automatically determined if the specific effect is determined, only one determination of the specific effect is sufficient. As a result, the content of the presentation can be efficiently determined by simple processing.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1-1) to (7) above,
According to the player's operation (for example, the operation of the stick controller 31A, the predetermined operation of the player, etc.), effect adjustment (for example, volume adjustment, brightness adjustment, mode switching, etc.) regarding the game is possible.
When adjusting the effect, it is possible to display the adjustment condition of the effect adjustment (for example, the volume adjustment condition, the brightness adjustment condition, the mode switching condition, etc.),
First state (for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a gaming state other than during super reach effect, or a customer waiting state, etc., not displaying an error, in a slot machine, a gaming state other than during continuous effect, or a customer In the waiting state or the like and the state in which an error is not displayed), the adjustment status is visibly displayed regardless of the player's operation (for example, the volume control is performed according to the processing of step S162 in FIG. 13 by the effect control CPU 120). The situation is displayed on the image display device 5, etc.),
A second state (for example, a jackpot gaming state in a pachinko gaming machine) which is a state different from the first state and executes a special effect (for example, a jackpot effect in a pachinko gaming machine, a super reach effect, a continuous staging in a slot machine, etc.) In the gaming state during super reach effect, the gaming state during continuous effect in slot machines, etc., the adjustment status is made difficult to visually recognize or invisible (for example, processing execution such as step S 814 in FIG. 14 by CPU 120 for effect control) According to the volume adjustment status is not displayed on the image display device 5, etc.), the adjustment status can be displayed until a predetermined condition is established based on the player's operation (for example, based on the operation of the stick controller 31A, etc.) The volume control is performed by the effect control CPU 120 according to the processing of step S 903 of FIG. 21 and the like. Such as settling status is displayed for a predetermined period in the image display device 5).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to display the adjustment status of the effect adjustment according to the player's request while suppressing the decrease in the effect of the special effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Next, modifications of the embodiment described above will be described.

  (1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S 542 of FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the character type of the effect of the serif announcement and the character color of the serif are determined in a single drawing by a combination. I did it. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is possible to determine the type of the character of the speech advance presentation effect and the character color of the speech by two separate lotterys.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the serif announcement is performed as a cut-in effect during reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a serif announcement effect may be performed during the variable display of the decorative pattern before reaching the reach state. The presentation of the speech prior notice may be executed as the main presentation in the reach state instead of the cut-in effect even in the reach state. The presentation of the speech preview may be performed during the variable display or the big hit state prior to the variable display of the prefetch target as the prefetch announcement production.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 17, it is possible to determine the gold color when it is determined to be the big hit as the text color of the line of the presentation of the line announcement. However, when it was decided that it was decided to be out, it was made not to decide the gold color. In other words, it is decided that the presentation of the serif announcement of the golden character color is a jackpot decision presentation notifying that it is decided that the jackpot will be decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to change the color to golden and have a serif announcement effect of a rainbow character color be a big hit finalization effect. Also, the presentation of the speech announcement of the specific type of character may be a big hit finalization presentation.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, the first selection effect (for example, character lottery effect) and the second selection effect (for example, character color lottery effect) are respectively displayed in different display areas of the same image display device 5 It was made to be done. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first selection effect and the second selection effect may be displayed in display areas of different display devices. Furthermore, the specific effect (rendering effect of the announcement of the speech) may be displayed in the display area of the display device different from the display device on which the first selection effect and the second selection effect are displayed.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, it is possible to display the adjustment status of the effect adjustment such as the volume adjustment status even during the symbol determination period of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the adjustment state of the effect adjustment is displayed during the variable display, the adjustment state of the effect adjustment when the variable display is ended (for example, when the symbol determination command is received) Is temporarily not displayed, and the adjustment status of effect adjustment is again displayed at the start of a new variable display (for example, when the first and second change start commands, the change pattern specification command, and the variable display result notification command are received) It may be displayed on the display device 5.

  Thereby, the visibility of the display result of the variable display can be secured, and the false recognition of the display result can be prevented. Note that the effect adjustment itself may not be possible during the symbol determination period.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, as shown in step S543 in FIG. 16, the same character type as the character of the serif announcement effect determined in step S542 and the character color of the serif are displayed as the character lottery effect It was decided as the result and the result result of the character color lottery effect.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character type and character color of the serif announcement effect determined and the percentage of the character based on whether or not to be a big hit, the character indicated by the character lottery effect production results The type and the character color indicated by the effect result of the character color lottery effect may be determined again. For example, in the case of a big hit, the type and character color of the character with a low probability of a big hit in the speech preview effect is higher than in the case of the drop, and the character result of the character lottery effect and the character color lottery effect lottery It may be determined as a result.

  In this way, the character lottery effect shows the type of the character with a low expectation of big hit, or the character color lottery effect shows the type of a character with a low expectation of big hit. Even if there is a character type and character color with a high expectation for a big hit in the dialogue announcement effect, the type of character with a high expectation for a big hit is indicated in the result of the character lottery effect, or a character color lottery The player can be expected to be a big hit rather than when the type of character color with a high degree of expectation is indicated by the result of the presentation.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, it is assumed that the presentation of the speech advance notice is a combination aspect of the presentation result of the character lottery presentation and the character color lottery presentation. If the specific effect is a combination aspect of the effects of the first selection effect and the second selection effect, even if the other first selection effect and the second selection effect and their effect results are other Good. For example, the aspect of the rendering result may not be an aspect of display but an aspect of sound or a light emission aspect.

  (8) The device configuration and data configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the display operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5 do not deviate from the scope of the present invention. In the scope, arbitrary changes and modifications are possible.

  (9) For example, in the probability variation control, the gaming machine may be provided with a specific area in advance in the special winning opening, and controlled to a probability variation state based on passage of the gaming ball through the particular area. For example, based on the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the game ball enters a specific area in the big winning opening by being assigned to multiple types of big hit types such as "non-probability", "probability", and "probability". It may be a gaming machine which is controlled to be in the easy gaming state and is controlled to be in the positive changing state based on the passage of the gaming ball through this specific area.

  (10) For example, using the frequency which is the gaming value of the size specified by the recorded information of the game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in the game is awarded and awarded The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving the game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the gaming area using the played game score or the game score awarded by the game winning. .

  (11) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by the removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but It may be distributed by being pre-installed in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  (12) Also, the execution form of the game is not limited to one executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but also temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly, using hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  (13) Although the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is illustrated in the embodiment described above, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value within the range of 0% to 100% Among them, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value excluding 0% and 100% may be used.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, after the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed as the probability variation big hit, after the end of the big hit gaming state, showed the example of the probability variation state control unconditionally controlled to the probability variation state. However, not limited to this, the probability variation determination device is controlled to be a probability variation state when it is detected by the detection means that the game ball has passed the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 A type of probability change state control may be performed.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols including the numbers indicating "0" to "9" and the symbols indicating "-", or the lighting pattern of each segment not limited to numbers and symbols, etc. An example was shown to change the display. However, the variable display result displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b or the special symbol variably displayed is a number indicating "0" to "9" or a symbol indicating "-" It is not limited to what consists of etc. For example, the lighting pattern in the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, or a pattern in which all the lights are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs is turned on (for example, lost pattern) And the repetition of and is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Also, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of special symbols, for example, a display that blinks "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "lost", etc.) Displaying the special symbol is also included in the variable display of the special symbol. In addition, blinking or scrolling display of one kind of decorative design is also included in the variable display of decorative design. The lighting pattern in the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished, or a pattern in which all the LEDs are extinguished and one pattern (for example, lost pattern) in which at least a part of the LEDs are lit. Repeating alternately is also included in the variable display of the normal symbol. In addition, the decorative pattern or the normal pattern displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative pattern or the normal pattern displayed as the variable display result.

  (16) The embodiment described above can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to gaming machines in general for playing a game. For example, it can be applied to slot machines.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

1 pachinko gaming machine, 5 image display devices, 5HL first start winning memory display area, 5HR second starting winning memory display area, 5H starting winning memory display area, 11 main board, 12
Effect control board, 100 Microcomputer for game control, 123 Display control unit.

Claims (1)

Game to have line, a controllable gaming machine Advantageously advantageous state for the player,
Variable display execution means for performing variable display;
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect indicating an expected degree controlled to the advantageous state in the variable display during execution of the variable display ;
First selection effect execution means capable of executing a first selection effect on the aspect of the first element of the specific effect during variable display in which the specific effect is executed ;
And a second selection effect execution unit capable of executing a second selection effect on the aspect of the second element of the specific effect during the variable display in which the specific effect is performed ,
The specific effect execution means is
The specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the combination of the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect can be executed,
After notifying the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect, it is possible to display a special image based on the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect ,
After notifying the effect result of the first selection effect and the effect result of the second selection effect, the special image is displayed, and the specific effect of the aspect corresponding to the combination of the effect result notified, and the first A gaming machine capable of executing the specific effect of the aspect not corresponding to the combination of the notified effect result after notifying the effect result of the selected effect and the effect result of the second selected effect .