JP6524024B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a premium game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls There is something to be paid out to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variation") identification information such as a special symbol when game media wins in a predetermined winning area (a start winning is generated) is provided, and identification is performed in the variable display When the display result of the variable display of the information becomes a special game result (big hit symbol), it is configured to be controlled (for example, controlled to a big hit game state) to a specific game state which is advantageous game value for the player There is

  In such a gaming machine, a series of prefetching is performed prior to the variable display of identification information being started, until the variable display of the identification information, which is a series of prefetching that is to be controlled to a specific gaming state A preview effect (continuous effect) is executed (for example, see Patent Document 1), or a variable display alert effect to be controlled at a specific gaming state, which is executed at the time of the variable display of the identification information There is one in which is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP, 2010-136881, A JP, 2013-215455, A

  Assuming that a gaming machine that executes the above-described advance notice effect and executes the variable-display time advance effect, the combination of the prefetched advance effect and the variable-display time advance effect may not be appropriate as an aspect of the effect. However, in conventional gaming machines, no consideration is given to the suitability of such an aspect of the effect.

  This invention is made in view of the said situation, and an object of this invention is to provide the game machine which can perform the production | presentation of an appropriate aspect.

(A) A game machine capable of performing variable display and controlling it to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Holding storage means for storing information on holding storage;
A notice determining means for determining a notice effect for giving a notice of being controlled to the advantageous state;
The apparatus further comprises a notice execution means for executing the notice effect based on the determination result of the notice determination means.
The notice determining means is
A prefetch notice determination means for determining a prefetch notice effect to be executed in a variable display to be executed prior to a variable display to be a target of a preview;
Variable display advance notice determination means for determining a preview effect for variable display to be executed in variable display to be an object of advance notice;
Including
The variable display advance notice determining means determines a variable display advance notice effect that can be combined with the previewed notice effect determined by the read ahead notice determination means,
The advance notice execution unit can execute the advance notice effect at a plurality of timings, and executes the advance notice effect at different timings according to the number of hold information stored in the hold storage unit.
According to being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to control to the special gaming state advantageous to the player in the special period, and as the advantageous state, the first advantageous state and the value more than the first advantageous state Controllable to a low second advantageous state,
A notification unit capable of notifying at a first timing in variable display of identification information or at a second timing after the first timing that the second advantageous state is controlled;
The notification means is characterized in that the second period after the first period has a higher ratio of notification at the second timing than the first period in the special period.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is that the execution condition is satisfied (for example, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball A variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) capable of identifying each on the basis of establishment of a start condition by the game ball entering the second start winning opening formed by the device 6B is performed, and identification information is displayed When a specific display result (for example, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination) is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display, a gaming machine (for example, a big hit game state) which controls to a specific gaming state advantageous for the player A pachinko gaming machine 1), and a reserve storage means for storing information on reserve storage, and a notice effect for determining a notice effect to be controlled to the specific gaming state when the execution condition is established. Determination means (for example, step S 160 in FIG. 13 and effect control CPU 120 for performing notice effect setting process in FIG. 14), and notice execution means for executing the notice effect based on the determination result of the notice determination means The preview notice effect performed in variable display of identification information performed before variable display (for example, target change) of identification information performed based on the execution condition being satisfied. (For example, when it is determined that the command at the time of the start winning combination from the main substrate 11 has been input in step S500 of the preview effect setting process of FIG. A presentation system in which the category of presentation is determined, and the start timing and number of announcement presentation effects are determined in step S503. Variable display advance notice determining means for determining a variable display advance notice effect (for example, a target change advance notice effect) to be executed in the variable display of identification information to be executed based on satisfaction of the execution condition (For example, in step S507 of the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14, the CPU 120 for effect control to determine the group of the notice effect at the time of target change), and the notice setting means at the time of variable display Determine the variable-display advance notice effect that can be combined with the pre-read advance notice effect to be determined (for example, in step S507 of the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14 for the effect control CPU 120, according to the selection ratio of FIG. Determine the group of target change notice effects that can be combined with the continuous effect category And the notice execution means can execute the notice effect at a plurality of timings, and executes the notice effect at different timings according to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention,
Execution conditions have been established (for example, establishment of the start condition by the game ball entering the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B) The variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) capable of identifying each based on each other, and the specific display result (for example, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination) is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display of identification information A gaming machine (e.g., pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls a specific gaming state (e.g., a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when being played,
Notice determination means (for example, step S160 in FIG. 13 and notice control setting in FIG. 14) for determining the notice effect for notifying the control of the specific gaming state when the execution condition is satisfied CPU for CPU 120),
The notice determining means is
The previewing notice effect (for example, continuous effect) executed in the variable display of identification information performed before the variable display (for example, target change) of identification information performed based on the satisfaction of the execution condition If it is determined in step S500 of the preview advance notice setting means to be determined (for example, in step S500 of the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14 that the command at the start winning game from the main substrate 11 is input), the category of continuous effect is determined in step S502, CPU 120 for presentation control which determines the start timing and the number of announcement presentation in step S 503,
Variable display advance notice determination means (for example, FIG. 14) for determining a variable display advance notice effect (for example, target change advance notice effect) to be executed in variable display of identification information to be executed based on satisfaction of the execution condition. And a CPU 120 for effect control that determines the group of the notice effect at the time of target change in step S507 of the notice effect setting process of
Including
The variable display advance notice determining means determines a variable display advance notice effect that can be combined with the previewed notice effect determined by the prefetched advance notice determination means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 generates the advance notice effect of FIG. In step S507 of the setting process, a group of target fluctuation advance notice effects that can be combined with the continuous effect category is determined according to the selection ratio shown in FIG.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to set the preview advance notice effect and the notice effect at the time of variable display as an appropriate combination, and to provide an effect in an appropriate mode.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Normal gaming state (for example, control of low base state where high opening control is not performed), and special gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state (for example, control of high base state where high opening control is performed) And can be controlled
In the normal gaming state,
When the execution condition is satisfied, the preview advance notice effect is determined (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the category of continuous effect in step S502 of the advance effect setting process of FIG. 14),
When variable display of identification information is started, a notice effect at variable display time is determined (for example, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines that high base control is being performed in step S506 of the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14) In step S507, without determining the group of target fluctuation advance notice effects, determine the effect pattern of target change notice effects during low-base control in step S605a of the effect pattern setting process of FIG.
In the special gaming state,
The pre-read advance notice determining means determines pre-read notice effect when the execution condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the category of continuous effect in step S 502 of the advance effect setting process of FIG. 14). ,
The variable display advance notice determining means determines the variable display advance notice effect when the execution condition is satisfied (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is in high base control in step S506 of the notice effect setting process of FIG. 14). If it is determined that there is a group, it may be determined in step S507 that a group of target fluctuation advance notice effects is determined.

  According to such a configuration, an increase in processing load is suppressed.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
In response to being controlled to the specific gaming state, a special gaming state (for example, a definite change state) which is advantageous for the player in a special period (for example, a period until the number of variable displays reaches 70 times after transition to a definite change state) Can be controlled to control the high base state in which high opening control is performed), and the first specified gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state by 15R probability variation big hit) as the specified gaming state, and the first specified gaming state Can be controlled to a second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state by sudden oddity big hit), which is less valuable than
To be controlled to the second specific gaming state, the first timing (for example, before reaching the reach state) in the variable display of the identification information, or the second timing after the first timing (for example, after the reach) In the big hit end processing in step S117 of the special symbol process processing of the special symbol process processing of FIG. 3, for example, the normal probability notification effect notified before reaching the reach state or the special probability notification effect notified after reach) is executed And a game control microcomputer 100) for controlling the game
The notification means is a second period after the first period in the special period (e.g., the first probability period in which the number of variable display after transition to the probability change state is 0 to 40). (For example, the second probability variation period in which the number of variable displays after transition to the probability variation state is 41 to 70) has a higher notification rate at the second timing (for example, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control shown in FIG. Usually, a probability notification effect or a special probability notification effect is executed based on the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table of (B) and the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table of FIG. In the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period of (B), the percentage determined as “per non reach”, which is the variation pattern determined to execute the normal accurate notification presentation, is 100% at the time of sudden probability hit On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table for the second probability variation period in FIG. 24C, the percentage determined to be “per non-reach” that is the variation pattern at the time of sudden big hit is 20%) It is also good.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the timing of notifying that the second specific gaming state is controlled, depending on which of the special periods controlled to the special gaming state is. It is possible to prevent that the game during the period controlled to the special game state becomes monotonous and the interest is reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3),
A bottom member (e.g., a game area) provided in a game area (e.g., a game area formed on the game board 2) in which game media (e.g., game balls) are fired and formed as a bottom of a flow path in which the game medium flows down. A variable winning device (for example, special variable winning device 1022) that changes to an open state where game media can win in a winning area (for example, large winning opening 1024) and a closed state where it can not be won by the operation of the bottom member 1023). When,
Opening and closing control means for changing the variable winning device to the open state and the closed state by operating the bottom member (for example, special variable winning ball device in the big hit opening process of step S114 of the special symbol process of FIG. 3) A game control microcomputer 100) for controlling the special variable winning ball device 1022 to be in a closed state in controlling the 1022 to be in an open state and processing the big hit during step S115;
The opening / closing control means is
A period shorter than a required period (for example, flow-down time Ta (s) = 1.0 seconds) for game media to flow from the upstream area (for example, upstream area 1023U) of the bottom surface member to the downstream area (for example, downstream area 1023L) For example, closing control means (for example, when the special variable winning ball device 1022 is controlled to be closed) to change the variable winning device to the closed state over 0.8 seconds, 0 .. The game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to set 8 seconds and maintain the closed state until the big winning opening open before timer times out.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the proportion of gaming media to be won in the variable winning device with respect to the launched gaming media, and to improve the interest.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of start winning a prize judging processing. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a special figure reservation storage part. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of composition of a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table and a small hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of notice production setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the category of a continuous presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of a display of continuous production. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the category of continuous production. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the start timing of advance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the group of advance notice effects at the time of target change. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the group of advance notice effects at the time of target change. It is a flow chart of an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a second flowchart showing an example of effect pattern setting processing in the variable display start setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the transition of the display in advance production. It is an explanatory view showing a change pattern determination table in a modification. It is a front view of a pachinko game machine in a modification. It is a front view of the special variable winning prize apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable winning device provided in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable winning a prize machine with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is a top view of the special variable winning prize apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is provided. It is a perspective view of the drive device which switches opening and closing of the special variable prize device with which a pachinko machine is provided. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the time of the game ball which passes the special variable prize apparatus with which a pachinko game machine is equipped, and the round interval at the time of big hit.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement 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.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is constituted of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments, dot matrix, etc., and identifies each in a special view game as an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as "special figures"), which are plural types of possible identification information (special identification information), are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do.

  In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  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. On the screen of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special figure game and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols which are plural types of identification information (decorative identification information) capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the variation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, fluctuation of the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special view game, the decorative symbol is variable in each of the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5 The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) to be displayed is stopped and displayed. The finalized decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the decorative pattern to be scrolled may be a finalized decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure game in synchronization with the special pattern game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B Then, variable display of a plurality of kinds of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol to be a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop display (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) identification information such as a decorative symbol and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the variable display from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, the change speed of the decorative symbol is "0", and the decorative symbol is displayed. For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed in a definite manner, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the decorative pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  On the screen of the image display 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a holding storage display for specifying the number of holdings of variable display (number of special drawing holding memories) corresponding to the special drawing game is performed. Here, when the variable display corresponding to the special view game is suspended, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs on the basis of the start winning by (for example, passing). That is, although a start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing a variable display game such as a special view game or variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the hold of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is To be done. In this embodiment, the pending storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols (in the present embodiment, it is a circle or the like, hereinafter referred to as a pending display symbol) as the suspended variable display. . One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display being held. The pending variable display corresponding to the special view game using the first special view is represented by the on-hold display symbol displayed in the area on the left side in the starting winning a prize storage display area 5H. The pending variable display corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special view is represented by the holding display symbol displayed in the area on the right side in the start winning storage display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball enters the first start winning opening If the first start condition for starting the special view game using the first special drawing based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the number of first special view reservation memories is incremented by 1 (increment) And the execution of the special drawing game using the first special drawing is suspended. In addition, the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball enters the second start winning opening If the second start condition for starting the special view game using the second special view based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the second start condition is satisfied, the number of second special view reservation storages is incremented by 1 (increment And the execution of the special drawing game using the second special drawing is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1 and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started When it is turned on, the second special image reserve storage number is decremented by one.

  The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  In addition to or in place of the start winning storage display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of stored special figures may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning combination storage display area 5H, a first hold for specifying the number of special view hold storages to be identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are, for example, the number corresponding to the upper limit (for example, "4") in each of the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number (for example, 4 Components) are configured. Here, the first special view reserve storage number and the second special view reserve storage number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5 (here, in the vicinity of the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum toward the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. A rendering model (rendering service device) is configured to advance to the front of the display area. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

  Under the image display device 5, 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 has an electric tulip type role having a pair of movable wing pieces that changes between a closed state in which the vertical position is achieved by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character shown in FIG. (Normal motorized role) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the off state, so the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening Make it On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric character is in the on state, whereby the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is normally open when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning port while the enlarged opening state is in the state when the solenoid 81 is on. Also, the game ball may be configured to be difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state such as the opening state where the gaming ball can enter or the opening state where the game ball can enter, and the closing state where the gaming ball can not enter or entry difficulty It is configured to be changeable to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the gaming ball is more likely to enter the second start winning opening than the second variable state.

  The game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball entering the second starting winning opening formed on the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media) based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined number. If the upper limit value (for example, "4") or less, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second hold storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value. The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the gaming balls to be the winning balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of gaming balls to be the winning balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning 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 game ball enters the big winning mouth (for example, Do not pass. 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 game ball easily enters the big winning mouth Become. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state advantageous for the player to easily enter the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not enter. In place of the closed state in which the game ball can not enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball having entered the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 14) 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 enters the large winning opening that is in the open state in the special variable winning ball device 7, for example, when the game ball enters the other winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning prize opening is opened in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, the gaming ball can enter 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 get the winning ball by entering the gaming ball into the big winning hole, which is disadvantageous for the player. It becomes 2 states.

  An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs of 7 segments or dot matrix as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, for example, plural types different from the special symbol An ordinary symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") that is identification information is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a common-play game (also referred to as a "normal-figure game"). Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing 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 which are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7 and the like) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 trigger button can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger (for example, index finger or the like) while the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand (for example, left hand or the like) It should just be comprised. Inside the operating rod, a trigger sensor may be incorporated so as to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button.

  A controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod may be provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 31A or the like. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit may be two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) disposed parallel to the board of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod as viewed from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 Four transmission types combining the pair) and two transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged vertically to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation stick viewed from the player's side It may be configured to include a photo sensor.

  The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B (in which a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body). See FIG. 2). The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by the player or the like. A push sensor 35B may be provided inside the main body of the upper tray or the like at the installation position of the push button 31B, for detecting a player's operation performed on the push button 31B.

  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, a touch sensor substrate, etc. are disposed on the back of the gaming board 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 a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that passage or entry of game media has been detected) from various switches for game ball detection, and transmits the signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 111 generates a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning on or off the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) for the ordinary electric role And the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. And, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electric component for presentation such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. It has a function of controlling the control content for causing the electric component for effect such as a part to execute a predetermined effect operation and controlling the determined control content.

  The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output voice based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform the audio | voice signal processing for this 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 commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, decorative LED, etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. which perform lighting / extinguishing drive in are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the start port switch (the first start port switch 22 A and the second start port switch 22 B), and the count switch 23 are transmitted to the main substrate 11. Wiring is connected. The various switches may be of any type that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called, for example. Further, the main substrate 11 is connected with a wire for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like.

  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. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED or the like may be included. Each of these effect control commands 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 may be set in advance so that it always becomes "1" and the first bit of the EXT data becomes "0".

  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 program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. 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.

  The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may be at least incorporated with the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

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

  The ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control stores various selection data, table data, and the like 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 table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of variation patterns. Table data to be configured is stored. Various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 in a rewritable manner.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores effect control programs, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device 5, a random number circuit 124 for executing processing for determining control contents of the display operation in 5, and the like, the random number circuit 124 for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120, and I / O 125 And is 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 of 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.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 includes wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14 is connected. Furthermore, in the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a person's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected. Furthermore, a wire for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12 .

  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 tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, in the ROM 121, a plurality of determination tables prepared to make various determinations, determinations, and settings by the effect control CPU 120, table data forming the determination tables, pattern data forming the various effect control patterns, etc. It is memorized. The effect control pattern is, for example, process data including effect control execution data (display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, etc. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used to control the effect operation.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 And including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, an instruction (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and an instruction transmitted to the lamp control board 14 from the output port of the I / O 125 (Electrical decoration signal), a command (drive control signal) transmitted to the motor drive circuit 16 and the like are output.

  With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output voice, or through the lamp control board 14, the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, etc. To perform the on / off driving in the above, to display the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, to drive the movable effect member motor 61 via the motor drive circuit 16 to move The effect member 60 is moved to execute various effects (such as a reach effect described in detail later, a movable effect member effect, an effect for enhancing the game, and the like).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be provided based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is launched based on the player having performed a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front of the case in pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is shot toward the game area by a shooting motor or the like included in the device. When the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 2 Thus, the first start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the first start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts Be done.

  Also, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the establishment of the second start condition, for example, due to the end of the previous special drawing game or the big hit gaming state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball having passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a common drawing start condition for executing variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is satisfied. Thereafter, based on the fact that the common drawing start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is established, for example, that the previous common drawing game has ended, the common drawing game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In this common-play game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined time passes, the determined normal symbol as the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol in the common drawing is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "general drawing lost". In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol becoming "per common figure", the open control and the enlargement open control are performed such that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is tilted. The closing control or the normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when the predetermined time has elapsed. Whether or not to make the variable display result of the normal symbol "per common drawing" as the predetermined specific display result is the variable display result when the common pattern game by the normal symbol display 20 is started, etc. It is decided (predetermined) before deriving and displaying.

  When the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started Whether to make the variable display result of the symbol a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result or whether to make a "small hit" as a special display result different from the specific display result It is decided (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is the microcomputer 100 for gaming control of the main substrate 11 shown in FIG. From the stage to the effect control board 12.

  After the special view game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed, a finalized special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "Medium" and "Right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, or in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the finalized special display result of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a finalized ornamental symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the image display device 5.

  When the jackpot symbol predetermined as the variable display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special drawing display result) becomes a "big hit" (specific display result), and an advantageous value is given to the player It is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state. That is, whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit", and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes a "small hit" (special display result), which is different from the specific gaming state It is controlled to the small hit game state as a special game state. As the variable display result of the special symbol, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes "loss".

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a “-” symbol Design as a lost design. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol or lost symbol in the special drawing game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special drawing game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, the special symbol common to both of the special figure games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, continue the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or in a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also referred to simply as a "round") to be released is executed. In a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the special winning opening is closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When the gaming ball enters the big winning opening, the winning switch is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball each time the detection is made. The round game in the jackpot gaming state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (for example, "15") is reached.

  When the special drawing display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type becomes any of "non-probability change", "probability change", and "probability" is included. For example, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed as the variable symbol result of the special symbol, the jackpot type becomes "non-probability change" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is jackpotted when the jackpot is displayed When the type is "probable" and the jackpot symbol indicating the number "5" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "probable". When the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", the special variable winning ball device 7 is set as the first state advantageous to the player (opening the big winning opening) as a round game in the jackpot gaming state. A normal open round is performed in which the upper limit time is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the upper limit time for making the special variable winning ball device 7 in the first state (big winning opening open) is relatively short as a round game in the jackpot gaming state A short open round is performed, which is a time (e.g., 0.1 second). The jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed is also referred to as a normal opening jackpot state or a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a short-term opening big-hit state or a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “probable”, the upper limit time to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term opening round (the big winning port by the big winning port door The upper limit of the open period is a second period (e.g., 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. The same control as in the case where the normal opening round is performed may be performed except that the opening period of the big winning opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term opening round is executed, the number of second rounds (for example, "2") in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the number of first rounds (for example, "15") which is the number of executions of the normal opening round. It may be). That is, the big hit gaming state in which the short opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily enters the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. Is a second period which is shorter than the first period, and may be at least one of the second round number in which the number of round game executions is smaller than the first round number.

  When the short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if the game ball is won in the large winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the special winning opening being the second period (0.1 second or the like), there may be a big hit gaming state in which the balls (prize balls) can not be obtained substantially.

  The first specific gaming state may be any one having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second specific gaming state, and the second specific gaming state may have a lower degree of advantage for the player than the first specific gaming state As long as it is a thing, these aspects should just be appropriate. The second specified gaming state may not be advantageous to the player.

  When a small hit symbol predetermined as a special symbol variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special image display result) becomes a "small hit" and is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state . In this small hit gaming state, similarly to the short-term opening round, a variable winning operation is performed to change the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player by opening it. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state for the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the variable display result is "small hit" may be maintained.

  After the jackpot gaming state ends, the probability that the variable display result will be the "big hit" (big hit probability) is controlled to the positive change state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of the predetermined probability change control condition There is. The definite change state is controlled to continue until a predetermined definite change termination condition is satisfied, such as the next big hit gaming state being started. Also, after the big hit gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short time state where it is shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled to continue until one of the time saving end conditions is first established among the fact that the variable display of the predetermined number of times has been executed and that the next big hit gaming state is started. . The definite change state is controlled so as to be continued until one of the fixed change termination conditions of the other is established first among variable display of the predetermined number of times and that the next big hit gaming state is started. It may be done.

  As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-deterministic", after the jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable change" or "probable", after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state becomes a time saving state and a probability changing state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the previous gaming state to be the small hit gaming state continues. However, if the number of times the special figure game is executed in the short time state has reached a predetermined number of times when the special view game in which the variable display result is "small hit" is executed, the short time state is displayed after the small hit game state ends. May end and enter a normal state.

  In the time saving state, the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening more easily than in the normal state, and the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state (open state or enlarged open state) and the second variable state Change to the closed state or the normally open state). For example, control to shorten the variation time of the normal symbol (general figure variation time) in the regular game by the regular symbol display 20 than in the normal state or the variable display result of the regular symbol in each regular game Control to improve the probability of being “per-figure” than in normal condition, tilt control time to perform tilting control of movable wing in ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result becoming “per-flat” Is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode by the control to make the length of the ball longer than that in the normal state, and the control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, control for changing the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is referred to as high open control (also referred to as "time-saving control" or "high base control"). Be done. By being controlled to such a short time state, the time required for the next variable display result to be a "big hit" is shortened, and a special gaming state which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is attained.

  For example, when high opening control is not being performed and the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable", the positive change state is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, although time change state is performed. Alternatively, the high release control may not be performed. In addition, when the game state before the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" is at least a short time and high open control is being performed, high open control even after the end of the big hit game state May be performed.

  It should be noted that the high open control is performed when the short state is said to be "high base state", "high base", etc., and the non-time-saving state is also called "low base state", "low base". The certainty state in which the certainty change control is performed is said to be “high certainty state”, “high certainty” and the like, and the gaming state not definite change state is also considered as “low certainty state” and “low certainty”. The gaming state when in a definite variation state and a short time state is also referred to as a "high probability high base state", "high probability high base", and the like. The game state when the time change state is not a definite change state is also referred to as "low probability high base state", "low probability high base", and the like. The game state when it is in a definite change state without being in a short time state is also referred to as "high probability low base state", "high probability low base", and the like. The normal state which does not become either the short time state or the definite state is also referred to as "low probability low base state", "low probability low base" and the like.

  The game ball used as a game medium in pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have a valuable value which can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity, for example Just do it. Alternatively, the recorded information of the gaming balls and the scores may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have a valuable value that can be used for playing the game again with the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the game value that can be granted in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of the game ball serving as the winning ball and the award of the score, for example, control to a big hit gaming state To control, to be the first round number (for example "15") that the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is more than the second round number (for example "7"), execute in time saving state The upper limit number of possible variable display becomes the first number (for example, "100") that is larger than the second number (for example, "50"), and the big hit probability in the positive change state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50) The high first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of times of continuous chanting which is the number of times of being repeatedly controlled to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state is more than the second consecutive chan number (for example, "5") Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in first special symbol display device 4A Among the special drawing games using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B, variable display of the decorative design is started in response to the start of any special drawing game. Then, 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 in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. In the (during variable display period), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, with the reach mode, a decorative symbol ("reach variation symbol") which is not displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination The term “display mode” also refers to a display mode in which the fluctuation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative patterns are synchronously fluctuated while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance The decorative pattern display area (for example, "inside") which is not displayed as stopped when the decorative pattern (for example, the decorative symbol showing "7" alphanumeric characters) constituting the defined big hit combination is stopped and displayed In the display mode in which the decorative pattern changes in the symbol display area 5C, etc., or the decorative pattern is a big hit in all or part of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is a display mode which is fluctuating synchronously while constituting all or a part of the combination.

  In addition, in response to the reach mode, 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 on the screen 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 mode is executed. May be Such 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 display (or simply 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 speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As the rendering operation in the reach rendering, a plurality of types of rendering patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (rendering modes) may be prepared in advance. And, depending on the presentation mode in each reach production, "big hit" (in this embodiment, the big hit type is "big hit" that is "probable variation" or "non-probable variation", but includes "probability" The possibility of becoming a "big hit" may be different (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability", "expected degree" or "big hit expectation"). That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be the "big hit" can be differentiated depending on which of the plurality of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are set in advance as an example. The reach effects of the super AC are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Below, the reach production of super AC may be called super reach AC, and the reach production of normal may be called normal reach.

  Super reach A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the super reach A to C, for example, the characters may be different, and the super reach A to C may be set to different presentation modes.

  Depending on which reach effect is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may become "big hit" (in the present embodiment, "big hit" where the big hit type is "non-probability change" or "probability change") The jackpot expectation) changes. For example, the jackpot expectation rate is higher when super reach A or B is executed than when normal reach is executed. Also, among the super reach, when super reach A is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when super reach B is executed, and when super reach B is executed, super reach C is performed. The jackpot expectation is higher than if it were executed.

  The jackpot expectation is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability that will not be a big hit)}) (If the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result will always be a “big hit”. Hereinafter, the big hit expectation The same for degrees).

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, the starting condition by the game ball entering the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B was satisfied. In some cases, a notice effect may be executed to foretell that the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The advance notice effect is based on the continuous effect performed in the variable display of the special symbol performed before the variable display (target variation) of the special symbol performed based on the establishment of the start condition, and the establishment of the start condition It consists of the target change time advance notice effect executed in the variable display of the special symbol executed. The details of the advance presentation will be described later.

  When the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is "big hit", a finalized decorative figure to be a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, if the jackpot type is "non-probability" or "probability", it is identical to the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right" It is only necessary to derive and display a finalized decorative symbol to be a big hit combination by arranging and stopping and displaying the decorative symbols. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probable", the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R constitute predetermined short-term opening chance eyes on a predetermined effective line By stopping and displaying the decorative symbol to be displayed, a finalized decorative symbol as a special display result may be derived and displayed. Also, when the jackpot type is "probable", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a reach mode, a finalized decorative symbol to be a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a "reach losing combination") is derived and displayed Sometimes. When the special view display result is "small hit", the decorative symbol that constitutes the short-term opening chance is displayed in a stopped manner, as in the case where the special view display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". It is sufficient if there is a case in which a finalized decoration pattern to be a special display result is derived and displayed, or a finalized decoration pattern to be a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  When the jackpot type is “non-deterministic change”, a definite decoration pattern to be a non-probability change big-hit combination may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbol to be the non-probable variation big hit combination has symbol number “1” which is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, “right” in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are “2”, “4”, “6” and “8” is “left”, “middle” and “right” The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed on the predetermined effective line and stop-displayed, and may be one type of finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination is an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” in this way is called a non-probable variation symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol”) .

  When the jackpot type is "ceremony change", a finalized decorative symbol may be derived which is a non-probable variable jackpot combination, or a finalized decorative symbol which may be a probability variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the fixed decorative symbols to be used in the probability variation big hit combination have symbol numbers “1” to “1” which are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the image display device 5, for example. Among the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are "1", "3", "5" and "7" is "left", "middle" and "right" It is displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R and is stopped and displayed, and it is sufficient if it is one kind of a finalized decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. A decorative symbol whose symbol number constituting the probability variation big hit combination is an odd number “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” in this way is called a probability variation symbol.

  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. In the re-lottery effect, for example, after temporarily displaying a decorative pattern to be a non-probable variation big hit combination on the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the image display device 5, for example The left "," "middle", "right" decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R again in the state that the same decorative symbol is aligned, and decorative symbol (probable symbol) and non-deterministic big hit combination, Any of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) to be a combination of probability variation big hit is displayed as a finalized display symbol (final stop display) as a finalized decoration symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probability change”, the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the determined decoration that becomes the non-probability change big hit combination A re-lottery disappointing effect is performed to derive and display the symbol. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is "certain change", the decoration pattern that has been temporarily stopped is re-varied as the re-lottery effect, and then the fixed decoration becomes the positive change big hit combination The re-lottery winning effect for stopping and displaying the symbol may be performed, or the re-lottery losing effect may be performed.

  When the jackpot type is "probable change", the decoration pattern which is non probability change big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decoration pattern, and the re-lottery effect is executed during the variable display, and the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be a positive change state may be notified. During the jackpot promotion state, during the start of the jackpot gaming state or during a round in the jackpot gaming state, in the jackpot gaming state, from the end of any round in the jackpot gaming state to the start of the next round In the period from the end of the last round to the start of the next variable display game, etc., a definite change notification of whether to control in a positive change state or not is 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 start of control to be a probability change state may be notified without the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect being executed.

  When the special drawing display result is "loss", the decorative display forming the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without the variable display mode of the decorative design being the reach mode, and the non-specific display result The finalized decorative design that is In addition, when the special figure display result becomes “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern that constitutes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach losing combination”) is stopped and displayed As a result, a finalized decorative symbol that is a nonspecific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) 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. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disable state and executes predetermined game control timer interrupt processing. The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process, and a command control process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Includes processing to control the progress of the

  The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 through the switch circuit 110. The main side error processing is processing for diagnosing abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and enabling generation of a warning if necessary according to the result of the diagnosis. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number updating process is a process for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by software.

  As an example, random numbers for special display display determination, a random number MR2 for determination of a big hit type, and a random number MR3 for variation pattern determination are used as random numbers for gaming used on the main substrate 11 side. It should be included (see FIG. 5). The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination determines the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" or not, and determines the variable display result as a "small hit". It is a random number used to determine whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, can take any value of "1"-"65535". When the variable display result is "big hit", the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change" or "probability" It is a random number value used in order to take one of "1" to "100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as any of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and "1" to "251" It can take any value of "."

  In the special symbol process process included in the timer control process for game control, the value of the special view process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display in the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operation and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process processing controls 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 tilting operation setting of the movable wing in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, etc. Is a process that enables

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the like. As an example, in the special symbol process processing and the ordinary symbol process processing, the transmission setting of the control command (such as the effect control command) is set to the command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM 101 according to the effect control command to be sent ) Is specified (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), etc., and provided in the RAM 102 in the command control process. Of the output ports included in I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address etc. in ROM 101) Send the production control command After setting control data to the output port for setting the predetermined control data to the output port of the effect control INT signal and setting the effect control INT signal to the on state for a predetermined time and then turning it off, etc. It enables transmission of effect control commands (effect control commands set for transmission) based on settings in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of first special drawing pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special drawing game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether or not (for example, "4") (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby suspending the first special view. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the starting opening which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to "1" (step S203).

  When the first start port switch 22A is off at step S201 (step S201; No), or when the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit at step S202 (step S202; Yes) Whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on is determined based on a detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the number of second special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the second special view, is a predetermined upper limit It is determined whether (for example, "4") is set (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second hold storage count value, which is a storage value of a second hold storage count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, to hold the second special view hold. It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure storage number is not the upper limit (step S205; No), the starting opening buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second starting port switch 22B is not on (step S204; No) or if the number of second tomogram storages is the upper limit (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is ended.

  After one of the processes in steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage count value corresponding to the starting opening buffer value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 (increment when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special view game using the first special figure is satisfied). ) To be updated. Also, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1 (increment when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special view game using the second special figure is satisfied). ) To be updated. At this time, the total on-hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the on-hold storage number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined gaming random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random value data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored as hold data at the top of the empty entry in the special view hold storage unit according to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 6 (A). On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special view hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 6 (B).

  The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 6A is not yet started although the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first start winning occurs. The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detecting the game balls) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of stored data is the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for variation pattern determination Are stored until a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") is reached. The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach etc.) It becomes pending storage information.

  The second special figure reserve storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) is still started although the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second start winning occurs. Hold data of no special figure game (special figure game using second special figure in second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game balls. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random pattern value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc. It stores until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit indicates that the execution (variable display) of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variable display result in the special view game ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect of super reach etc.) It becomes pending storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start opening winning combination designation command, a hold number storage notification command, a symbol specification command, and a change category command is performed according to the start opening buffer value (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs a first special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A on the effect control board 12. A setting for transmitting a first starting opening winning combination designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying that the starting condition is established, is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the second special game for executing special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B to the effect control board 12 A setting for transmitting a second starting opening winning combination designation command which is an effect control command notifying that the starting condition is established is performed. Furthermore, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 of the first special view pending storage number (which may be specified from the first pending storage number count value etc.) The setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 causes the effect control board 12 to hold the second special view hold storage number (from the second hold storage number count value etc.) The setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command for notifying is performed. Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the symbol designation command and the variation category command to the effect control board 12. The symbol designation command indicates whether the result of the special drawing game is jackpot or not. The fluctuation category command is an effect control command for specifying the type of fluctuation such as non-reach or super reach. From the main board 11, for example, the start opening winning combination designation command, the pending storage number notification command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category command set in this way are executed by executing command control processing after the special symbol process processing is finished. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and the starting winning combination is made. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  The first hold storage number notification command here is the effect control board 12 as effect control information for notifying an increase in the first special view hold storage number when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start winning. Sent to the Further, the second hold storage number notification command is provided as production control information for notifying an increase in the second special view hold storage number when the second start condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning, of the effect control board 12 Sent to the side. Here, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command notify which one of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening the game ball has entered and the start winning has occurred. At the same time, it is transmitted as hold notification information specifying which of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special view hold storage number has increased.

  In addition, the 1st pending storage number notification command and the 2nd pending storage number notification command correspond to the start of the execution of the special figure game, etc., when either the 1st start condition or the 2nd start condition is satisfied. May be sent. Alternatively, when the number of pending storages increases, the pending storage number addition specification command (the first pending storage number addition is a rendering control command indicating that the first special view pending storage number or the second special view pending storage number has increased) A production control command indicating that the number of first special view pending storages or the number of second special view pending storages decreases when the number of pending storages decreases while transmitting the designated command or the second pending storage number addition designation command) Alternatively, a pending storage number subtraction designation command (a first pending storage number subtraction designation command or a second pending storage number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  In total instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, or together with the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total effect control command to notify the total pending storage number A pending storage count notification command may be sent. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 executes steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select and execute one of the following processing.

  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, the first special symbol display device 4A or 4A is based on the presence or absence of the pending data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special view pending storage unit or the second special view pending storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not the special drawing game is to be started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" is based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special image display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the big hit type is determined to be any of a plurality of types such as "non-probability change", "probability change", and "probability". The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B (big hit symbol or A small hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set. 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”.

  FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether the number of second special view reservations is “0” (step S 231). The second special figure reservation storage count is the number of reserved storages of the special view game using the second special view by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”.

  When the number of second special figure holding storages is other than "0" at step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the head area of the second special drawing holding storage unit (for example, storage area corresponding to holding number "1" The numerical value data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as pending data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (the second starting winning) at the second starting winning opening is read out in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers "2" to "4") lower than the pending number "1" in the second special view pending storage unit is advanced by one entry each shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variation special feature designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the number of second special figure holding memories is "0" at step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether the number of first special drawing holding memories is "0" (step S235). The first special view reservation storage number is the number of suspension storages of the special view game using the first special view by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first pending storage count value and determine whether the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the number of second special view reservations is “0”, and the number of first special views suspension storage is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special view game using the second special view starts being executed with priority over the special view game using the first special view.

  In addition, regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening when the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening. The starting opening data indicating which of the second starting winning opening and the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding data together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, The order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified for the special-figure games corresponding to the respective hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data stored in the storage area (the storage area corresponding to the pending numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the pending number “1” in the first special view pending storage unit is advanced one entry at a time shift. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number (total pending storage number count value) is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variation special feature designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be "big hit", "small hit" or "lost" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination designates the special figure display result as “big hit”. It may be allocated according to the presence or absence of probability change control in the probability change state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state) as the determination result of “small hit” or “loss”. The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination of the special view display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the variation random number buffer in step S232 or S236, By referring to the special chart display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is a numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1, the game state is irregular depending on whether or not it is a definite change state The determination result of any of the "big hit", the "small hit" and the "losing" assigned to the decision value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special view display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. do it. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" when the probability change flag is on (when probability change control is present), and the probability change flag is When it is in the off state (when there is no probability change control), it is determined that the special figure display result is to be "lost".

  As shown in FIG. 12A, when the probability change control is performed in the probability change state, the special view display result is “at a higher rate than when the probability change control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. It is determined to be a "big hit". Therefore, for example, based on the fact that the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probable" by the jackpot end processing of step S117 shown in FIG. 3 (details will be described later). When the present is a definite change state in which the definite change control is performed, the special view display result is more likely to become a "big hit" and a big hit game state than when the definite change control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). If the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241) .

  Also, the jackpot type is determined to be any of a plurality of types (step S 242). As an example, in the process of step S 242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like is selected, and is set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is that this special view game (variable display) uses the first special view or the second special view Depending on whether the random number value is read (for example, depending on whether the random number value is read from the first special view hold storage unit or the second special view hold storage unit), a plurality of jackpot types (first In the case of the special drawing, if it is assigned to the determination result of either “probable change”, “non-probable change”, “probable”, and in the case of the second special drawing, “probable change” or “not fixed change” It is good (refer FIG. 12 (B)). The CPU 103 reads, from the variation random number buffer, numeric data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation at step S232 or S236, and the first special figure game is the first Set in the use table based on whether it is the one using the special drawing or the second special drawing and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination read from the variable random number buffer By referring to the determined big hit type determination table, the random number value according to whether this special view game (variable display) uses the first special view or the second special view. Any one of the jackpot types assigned to the determination value corresponding to MR2 may be selected. For example, when the random number MR2 is "75", the CPU 103 determines whether the current special drawing game uses the first special drawing or the second special drawing (for example, It can be determined whether the process of steps S232 or S236 has been performed.) If the special figure game this time uses the first special figure (if the process of step S232 is being performed), Is determined (selected) as the big hit type, and when the special figure game this time uses the second special figure (when the process of step S 236 is being performed), “probable change” is determined as the big hit type (select.

  In FIG. 12 (B), the determination ratio of the jackpot type is made different depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. More specifically, the jackpot type does not become "probable" in the second in the variation special figure in the second special figure. In addition, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be "probable" becomes higher when the variation feature is the second feature than when the variation feature is the first feature. As described above, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special view game.

  When the gaming state is in the short time state, the high opening control is performed, and in the advantageous opening mode in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening, the first variable state winning device 6B is first variable state It may be changed between the open state) and the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). When the special view display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening when such high opening control is being performed, the big hit type is "probable" By limiting so as not to be determined, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game entertainment due to the extension of the game. When the variation special figure is the second special figure, the jackpot type may be set so as not to be determined as “probable” as compared to the case where the variation special figure is the first special figure.

  After the process of step S242 is performed, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). In the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 sets a big hit type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. The jackpot type may be stored by storing “0” in the case of “probability”, “1” in the case of “probability”, and “2” in the case of “probable”.

  When the special figure display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), it is determined whether the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S244). At this time, if the special view display result is "small hit" (step S244; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state ( Step S245).

  If the special figure display result is not "small hit" in step S244 (step S244; No) or after performing any of the processes in steps S243 and S245, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game The determined special symbol is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special view display result is not a "big hit" or a "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special view display result is "big hit", a plurality of big hit types according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value) Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the determined special symbol. If it is determined in step S244 that the special figure display result is "small hit", a special symbol predetermined as a small hit symbol may be determined as the determined special symbol.

  After the process of step S246 is performed, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. When the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of reserved memories of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in step S235 is "0" (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a presentation control command (waiting customer demonstration designation command) for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, etc. It is determined whether transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. In the effect control board 12, when the customer waiting demo specification command is transmitted, the demonstration screen is displayed.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special process process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variable display result is to be "big hit" or "small hit". ing. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the content of the variable display of the decorative symbol is determined by this determination. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started to when the determined special symbol to be the variable display result is derived is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" when the variable display result is "loss". Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is to be "reach" by determining the change pattern when the change display result is "loss" in the change pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether the big hit flag is on (step S261). Then, if the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special view display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, it is determined whether the small hit flag is on (step S263). Then, if the small hit flag is on (step S263; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special image display result is "small hit" is determined (step S264). On the other hand, if the small hit flag is off (step S263; No), the variation pattern corresponding to the lost time when the special view display result is "loss" is determined (step S265).

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special figure display result) is "loss", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non reach" not to be the reach mode and "reach mode" Corresponding to the case of "reach", the variable display result (special map display result) is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "non-probability change" or "probability change" or the big hit type is "probability" or A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to, for example, the case where the variable display result (special view display result) is "small hit".

  In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-time-short time) and fluctuation for time-short time as fluctuation patterns specifying variable display result as "losing" and "non-reach" Patterns PB1-1 to PB1-2 are prepared.

  In addition, a variation pattern is prepared in which the contents correspond to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" (big hit type is "big hit" or "non-big change" big hit) and when it is "losing". Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") for designating execution of normal reach are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-2 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") designating execution of the super reach A are prepared. Further, a variation pattern PA2-3 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") for designating execution of the super reach B are prepared. In addition, a variation pattern PA2-4 (for losing) and a variation pattern PA3-4 ("big hit") for designating execution of the super reach C are prepared.

  Furthermore, as a variation pattern to be selected when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable" and when the variable display result is "small hit", the short-term open opportunity is derived from the non-reach display A variation pattern PC1-1 is provided to designate that. A fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is prepared which specifies that a normal reach is executed and a predetermined decorative symbol of a predetermined reach combination is derived and displayed.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, the big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 (A). As an example, in the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” or “probable” (by the big hit type buffer setting value stored in the big hit type buffer A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be allocated to the fluctuation pattern determination result.

  The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer and the big hit type buffer setting value, whereby the big hit type is “ If the variation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 is determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time according to whether it is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation” or “probability”. Good. For example, when the random number MR3 is "140", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3 when the big hit type buffer setting value is "0" or "1", and the big hit type buffer setting value is "2". Occasionally, the variation pattern PC2-1 is selected.

  In the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 9, for example, the small hitting variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 (B) is used to determine the variation pattern at the time of a small hitting. In the small hit variation pattern determination table, a numeric value (decision value to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination for the same variation pattern as when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" ) Is assigned. However, the assignment of the decision value to each fluctuation pattern is different from the case where the jackpot type is "probable". As a result, the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type becomes "probable" depending on the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in the variation pattern and the production mode of the reach effect, and the possibility of becoming a definite change state after the big hit gaming state ends ( The expected degree of expectation can be made different.

  Note that among the variation patterns that can be determined when the jackpot type is "probable", a variation pattern that is not determined when the variable display result is "small hit" may be included. . Alternatively, among the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is "small hit", a variation pattern that is not determined when the big hit type is "probable" may be included. . The CPU 103 is assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3 by referring to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination read out from the variation random number buffer. The variation pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern to be used this time.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9, a lost fluctuation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the normal state where the gaming state is the normal state and the case where the gaming state is the short state and the short time control is performed. The change pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, it is specified whether the time saving flag (the flag which is turned on in the time saving state) provided in the predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state or not If the time is not short (when the time short flag is in the off state), the change pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 (A). On the other hand, during the short time (when the short time flag is in the on state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the lost fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12B.

  In each lost fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination may be allocated to the fluctuation pattern determination result according to the total number of pending storages. The total pending storage number may be specified from, for example, the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter, the total value of the first pending storage number count value and the second pending storage number count value, etc. .

  The CPU 103 determines whether the time is short or not, the total reserve memory number count value, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination read from the fluctuation random number buffer, and indicates normal time and time delay. By referring to any of the lost fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the total number of pending storages, when the time is not short, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The fluctuation pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR3 according to which of the following applies and which time it is during the time-saving, according to which of “0”, “1” and “2” to “8”. Is selected (selected) as the fluctuation pattern to be used this time.

  For example, when the time saving flag is on and the random number value MR3 is "229", the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total pending storage count value is "0", and the total pending The variation pattern PB1-1 is selected when the storage number count value is "1", and the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the total pending storage number count value is any of "3" to "8".

  After one of the processes of steps S262, S264 and S265 shown in FIG. 9 is executed, a special figure fluctuation time which is a variable display time of the special symbol is set (step S266). Special figure fluctuation time that is the variable display time of the special symbol, from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time it is derived derived display of the finalized special symbol to be the variable display result (special figure display result) It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special drawing fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected in the processing of steps S262, S264, and S265.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, start In order to start one of the special drawing games for which the condition is satisfied, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S 267). As an example, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special view, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of identifying the number of the first special view hold storage subtracted by one. It is also possible to cause the hold indicator 25A to perform (for example, to decrease the number of lighted LEDs by one). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special view, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special view which can be used to specify the second special view hold storage number decremented by one. For example, the number of lighted LEDs may be reduced by one on the hold indicator 25B.

  After execution of the process of step S267, transmission setting of a command at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 transmits a first fluctuation start command, a variable display result notification command, and a first hold storage number notification command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 Configure the transmission settings to transmit in order. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special drawing designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second fluctuation start command, a variable display result notifying command, and a second holding memory number notifying command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Configure the transmission settings to transmit in order. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  The first fluctuation start command and the second fluctuation start command use the fluctuation start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is an effect control command which designates the fluctuation start in the special figure game which has The variable display result notification command is the variable display result of the special symbol ("big hit", "small hit", "missing", or what the big hit type is, based on the determined special symbol determined in step S246) Or the like) is an effect control command. The first holding storage number notification command and the second holding storage number notification command are effect control commands for notifying the first special view holding storage number and the second special view holding storage number.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the variation pattern setting process is ended. When the value of the special view process flag is updated to "2" in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process of varying a special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation, and the like It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the change of the special symbol is stopped in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special symbol is The fixed special symbol (fixed special symbol set in step S110) which is the result of variable display of the symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display), and the special symbol is displayed stopped when it is stopped and displayed (derived and displayed) The transmission setting of the symbol determination command, which is an effect control command for notifying the event, is also performed, and the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol determination command set for transmission is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. By repeatedly executing step S112, variable display of the special symbol, derivation display of the determined special symbol, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In the special symbol stop processing, processing to determine whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag is in the ON state, or when the big hit flag is in the ON state, the time saving flag and the probability change flag are turned OFF, Set the count value of the time reduction counter, which is provided in the game control counter setting unit, etc., to count the remaining number of variable display to be executed during time reduction control to "0", and the big hit start waiting time (big hit gaming state) It is a waiting time until execution of the effect corresponding to the start is started, which is a predetermined time.), And the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special view display result being "big hit" The process includes transmission setting of a hit start designation command (effect control command) to be designated, and a process of updating the special view process flag to "4".

  In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, if the time saving flag is on, the count value of the time saving counter is decreased by "1" and the decremented count value is " When it is "0", the short time flag is turned off, and the process to end the short time state, or when the small hit flag is on, the small hit start time for presentation (the small hit corresponds to the start of the gaming state Control to specify the start of the small hit gaming state based on the special view display result being "small hit", which is a waiting time until execution of the is started, which is a predetermined time. A process to set the transmission of the hit start specification command (effect control command) which is a command, and update the special process process flag to “8”, or when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are not in the on state The value of the flag contains the process of updating to "0".

  The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  By these series of processing, the time-shortening state or the probability variation state ends once at the time of big hit, and at the time of loss or small hit, the remaining variable display that can be performed during time saving is reduced by one. When the remaining variable display that can be performed during time saving becomes “0” times, the time saving flag is turned off, and the time saving state ends. That is, the time saving state (time saving control) is ended when the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (the initial count value described below) which is determined in advance before the variable display result becomes "big hit" from the start. In addition, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the gaming state after the change is made to the effect control board 12 side.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes that the variable display result is "big hit" and that the round game start timing has come (for example, the big hit start presentation waiting time set in the above has elapsed). Based on etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, the process of starting the measurement of the elapsed time from the opening state, and the like are included. In this process, for example, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability”, “probability”, or “probability” (can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big winning game The upper limit of the period during which the mouth is open may be set. As an example, in response to the jackpot type "non-probability" or "probability", by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to "29 seconds", a normal release round is performed do it. On the other hand, the short-term opening round may be executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is in the open state to "0.1 second" in response to the jackpot type "probable". When the process of opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "5". By repeatedly performing step S114, standby until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big winning opening, and the like are realized.

  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. Processing to determine whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open), or the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state A process of returning the special winning opening to a closed state when it is determined that the number has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the timing when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114. And the process of starting measurement of the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6". By repeatedly performing step S115, the opening state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing of returning the special winning opening from the opening state to the closing state.

  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 times of execution of the round game with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or when the upper limit is not reached It includes a process of measuring the elapsed time after returning to the closed state. Then, when the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time becomes the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command to notify that the big hit gaming state has ended, for example, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number of times, the big winning opening is immediately opened in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a big hit gaming state end command, and the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "7". The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, the process waits until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly performing steps S114 to S116, a big hit gaming state is realized.

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". The big hit end process is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect described later as an effect operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state is performed, which is a preset time. A process of determining whether or not time has elapsed is included. If the jackpot end production waiting time has not elapsed, it ends the jackpot end processing as it is. When the big hit end production waiting time has passed, if the big hit type is "non-probability" according to the big hit type (big hit type buffer set value) stored in the big hit type buffer (the big hit type buffer set value is If it is "0", leave the definite change flag in the off state, turn on the short time flag, and if the big hit type is "probable change" or "probable" (the big hit type buffer setting value is "1" or "2") ), The probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned on. In this way, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is "non-probability change" will be a low probability high base state of only time saving control, if the big hit type is "probability change" or "sudden" The game state after the end of the big hit game state becomes a high probability high base state with probability change control and time saving control. Further, when the time saving flag is turned on, an initial count value (for example, 100 times) is set in the time saving number counter. When the jackpot end effect waiting time has elapsed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "0" at the end.

  The time saving state (time saving control) is ended only when the next big hit gaming state is started, of the predetermined number of variable display being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. It is also good. In this case, the setting of the initial count value and the time saving counter itself are unnecessary.

  The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 of FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “8”. In this small hit opening pre-processing, the variable display result is "small hit" and it is the timing to open the big winning opening (for example, the small hit start waiting time set in the above) Processing including opening the big winning opening, processing of starting measurement of an elapsed time after opening the opening, and the like. Furthermore, in the small hit opening pre-processing, for example, the upper limit of the period for which the big winning opening is in the open state is “0.1 second, as in the case where the variable display result is“ big hit ”and the big hit type becomes“ probable ”. By setting to "," a setting to be a small hit gaming state is performed. When processing such as opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "9". By repeatedly performing step S118, the process waits until the special winning opening is opened.

  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 open process, a big win 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. Processing to determine whether it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open) or the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state Processing that returns the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number of items has reached a predetermined number (for example, nine) or when the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S118 Etc. are included. Then, when the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, processing to determine whether the number of opening times has reached the predetermined upper limit number, or the timing when the special winning opening is returned to the closing state when the upper number has not been reached. A process of measuring the elapsed time from the above, and a process of setting the special winning opening again when the measured elapsed time reaches a preset time are executed. When the number of times the opening of the special winning opening reaches the upper limit number, the small hit gaming state end command which is a control command for notifying that the small hitting gaming state has ended is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is " Updated to 10 ". The command set for transmission is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Step S118 is repeatedly performed, and step S119 is repeatedly performed to realize the small hit gaming state.

  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 process, the waiting time corresponding to the period when the rendering operation to notify the end of the small hitting gaming state is executed by the rendering device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc. It includes a process of waiting until it passes (it ends the small hitting end process until the waiting time passes) and the like. 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 main 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 a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and set CTC (counter / timer mounted on the effect control board 12) Perform register setting etc. of the circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on. 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, the process waits.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command 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, a control signal serving as an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture The effect control command fetched at this time is stored, for example, in a effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. 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, the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag to turn it off, and executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the first start opening winning combination designation command and the first hold storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning combination occurs, and the second start opening winning combination designation command and the second hold storage number notification command When one of the above is received, the number of pending storages is increased by 1, so that the CPU for effect control 120 controls to transmit a predetermined display control command to, for example, VDP of the display control unit 123. By changing the color of the predetermined area of the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 to change the pending memory display of the starting winning game storage display area 5H, increasing the pending display symbol by one, Increase the number of pending variable displays that can be identified by the pending storage display by one. When the starting opening winning combination designation command is a first starting opening winning combination designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the left side of the start prize storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be identified by the first hold display Increase the number of first special map reserve storage that is one by one. When the starting opening winning combination designation command is the second starting opening winning combination designation command, the hold display symbol displayed on the right side of the start prize storage display area 5H is increased by one and can be identified by the second hold display. Increase the number of 2nd special map pending storage that is one by one.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process, various effects such as display operation of effect images in the display area of the image display device 5, sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation of the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED The control content of the rendering operation using the device is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the rendering control command or the like transmitted from the main substrate 11. Subsequent to the effect control process, the effect random number updating process is executed, and software is used to update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for effect control. Thereafter, the process of step S72 is performed again.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 13, first, the effect control CPU 120 performs an advance effect setting process which is a process of various settings for an advance effect (step S160).

  FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing an example of the preview rendering effect setting process executed in step S160 of FIG. First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a command at the time of start winning has been input (step S500). Here, with the command at the time of starting winning a prize, the first starting opening winning a prize that notifies that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Any of the designated command or the second starting opening winning combination designation command notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied, It is a combination of a symbol designating command for designating whether the result of the special figure game is a big hit or a loss, and a variation category command for designating the type of variation such as non-reach or super reach.

  If the command for starting winning is not input (Step S500; No), the operation of Step S500 is repeated again. On the other hand, when the command at the time of starting winning is input (step S500; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not an advance effect set flag indicating that various settings relating to the advance effect have been performed is on. It is determined whether or not to do (step S501). For example, the notice effect setting completion flag is set in, for example, the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the notice effect setting completion flag set in the RAM 122 is on.

  When the preliminary announcement effect setting completion flag is on (step S501; Yes), a series of operation ends. On the other hand, when the notice effect setting completion flag is off (step S501; No), the effect control CPU 120 is specified by the result of the big hit or lost special drawing game specified by the symbol specifying command and the fluctuation category command The category of continuous rendering is determined according to the variation category (step S502).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a category of continuous effects. In FIG. 15, the continuous effect is a combination of the symbol variation start notice effect (continuous effect A) and the cut-in continuous notice (continuous notice B) as appropriate. For example, as shown in FIG. 16A, the symbol variation start notice effect is an effect of displaying a decoration image 201 for decorating the periphery of the decoration pattern at the start of the variable display, and the cut-in continuous notice is, for example, As shown in FIG. 16B, this is an effect of displaying an image 202 of a predetermined character during variable display.

  In FIG. 15, the category of continuous effects is category 1 in which neither symbol variation start notice effect nor cut-in continuous notice is performed, category 2 in which only symbol change start notice effect is performed, category in which only cut-in continuous notice is performed 3. A category 4 is prepared in which both of the symbol variation start notice effect and the cut-in continuous notice are performed.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the selection ratio (%) of the category of continuous effects. In FIG. 17, the non-reach loss, super reach loss, super specified according to the result of the special hit game of the big hit or loss designated by the symbol designation command and the fluctuation category designated by the fluctuation category command. For each reach and jackpot, the selection ratio of the category of continuous rendition is set. In FIG. 17, the super reach player's high hit probability has a high probability that the symbol change start notice effect and the cut-in continuous notice are given more than the player's low hit non-reach result, and further, The selection ratio is set such that the probability of super reach · jackpot advantageous for the player is higher than that of the player who is inconvenient to start a symbol change start notice or cut-in continuous notice. Information of such a selection ratio is stored, for example, in the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 determines a category of continuous effects according to the information of the selection ratio. The information of the determined category of continuous rendition is stored, for example, in the RAM 122.

  Referring back to FIG. Next, the CPU 120 for effect control starts timing and number of times of the notice effect (number of times of variable display to perform notice effect) according to the first hold memory number notification command or the second special view hold memory number inputted most recently. And (step S503). Here, if the effect control CPU 120 determines that the first starting opening winning a prize designation command is input in step S500, the start timing of the notice effect according to the most recently input first pending storage number notification command. And the number of times, and when it is determined that the second starting opening winning combination designation command is input in step S500, the start timing and the number of times of the notice effect according to the most recently input second reserved memory number notification command And decide.

  FIG. 18 is a view showing an example of the selection ratio of the start timing of the notice effect. FIG. 18 (A) shows the case of the continuous effect category of 2 and 3 and FIG. 18 (B) shows the continuous effect category of 4 Indicates the case. In FIG. 18, the notice effect is displayed according to what number of the current target hold the target fluctuation which is a variable display corresponding to the command at the time of the start winning combination determined in step S 500 of FIG. 14. The start timing of is determined. The start timing of the advance effect is at the time of target fluctuation, at the time of hold 1 which is variable display one time before the target fluctuation, at the time of hold 2 which is variable display two days before the target fluctuation, This is one of the three pending times at the same time as the last three variable displays. In FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B, when the category of the continuous effect is 4, the notice effect is started earlier than in the case of the category 2 or 3, and the probability that the number of the notice effect increases Is high. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the category of the continuous effect is 4, there is a high probability of being a big hit than in the case where the category is 2 or 3. Therefore, the advance notice production is started at an early timing, and it means that the degree of expectation of the big hit becomes higher as the number of times of the advance notice production increases.

  By determining the start timing of the preliminary rendering, the number of times of variable display from the start of the preliminary rendering to the change of the target is determined as the number of preliminary rendering. Become. Information of such a selection ratio is stored, for example, in the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 determines the start timing and the number of the notice effect according to the information of the selection ratio. The start timing and number of times of the notice effect determined are stored, for example, in the RAM 122.

  Referring back to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a start timing count value in accordance with the start timing and the number of the advance notice effects determined in step S503 (step S504). The start timing count value decreases by one each time the effect pattern setting process for the variable display is performed in each of the variable display, more specifically, in each of the subsequent variable displays, and the timing when the advance effect is started Is a count value that is zero. For example, when the number of advance notice effects is 4 and the start timing of the advance notice effects is determined to be on hold 3 stay, 0 is set as the start timing count value, and it is determined to be on hold 2 stay Is set to 1 as the start timing count value, and 2 is set as the start timing count value if it is determined to be on hold 1 and as the start timing count value if it is determined to be the target change time 3 is set, and it is decremented by 1 each time the effect pattern setting process for the variable display is performed in each of the subsequent variable display, more specifically, in each of the subsequent variable displays. The effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a start timing count value in the RAM 122.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a remaining number count value according to the number of advance notice effects determined in step S503 (step S505). The remaining number count value is a count value which is decremented by one for each one of the preliminary announcement effects (the preliminary announcement effects executed with one variable display) and becomes 0 at the end of the preliminary announcement effect. The number-of-remaining-number count value is decreased by one each time the effect pattern setting process for the advance effect and the variable display is performed in one time of the advance effect and the variable display. The effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, the remaining number count value in the RAM 122.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether high base control is in progress (step S506). For example, during high base control, a flag indicating that high base control is in progress (high base control in progress flag) is set in the RAM 122, and the CPU for effect control 120 has the high base control in progress flag on. It is determined that high base control is in progress.

  If high base control is in progress (step S506; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 next generates a target change notice effect group that can be combined with the continuous effect according to the continuous effect category determined in step S502. Are determined (step S507).

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a target fluctuation advance notice effect group. In FIG. 19, the target change time advance notice effect is a frame flash notice that blinks the game effect lamp 9 at the start of the variable display, etc., and the image change of the plural characters during the target change time notice effect during the variable display. The group preview to be displayed on the screen, and the blackout notice to darken the image display device 5 at the start of the variable display are appropriately combined. In FIG. 19, the groups of target change advance notice effects are groups 1 to 6, and there is no group in which the group notice and the blackout notice are simultaneously executed. This is because, when the group notice and the blackout notice are executed, although the images of a plurality of characters are displayed on the image display 5, the display is interrupted and there is no point in simultaneously executing It is for.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the selection ratio (%) of the group of target fluctuation advance notice effects. In FIG. 20, targets which can be combined for each of category 1, category 2 and category 3 or 4 of continuous effects The group selection ratio of the effect is shown. Here, when the category of the continuous effect is 3 or 4, the groups 4 and 6 for the target change advance notice effect are not selected. This is because categories 3 and 4 include cut-in continuous notice, while groups 4 and 6 include black-out notice, and when cut-in continuous notice and black-out notice are executed, the character is displayed on image display device 5 Although the image is displayed, the display is interrupted and it is not suitable as a combination. Information of such a selection ratio is stored, for example, in the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 determines a group of target fluctuation advance notice effects according to the information of the selection ratio. The information on the determined target fluctuation advance notice group is stored, for example, in the RAM 122.

  On the other hand, when the high base control is not being performed (step S506; No), that is, when the low base control is being performed, the target fluctuation advance notice group is not determined. This is due to the following reasons. That is, when high base control is in progress, the frequency of the start winning is increased and the time of the variable display is shortened, and the type of the target fluctuation advance notice effect is small according to the decrease of the opportunity to perform the advance notice effect. On the other hand, when low-base control is in progress, the time for variable display is extended because the frequency of start winnings is not increased, and the type of target change notice effect at the time of target change is in accordance with the increase of the opportunity to perform the advance notice effect. There are many. For this reason, when low-base control is in progress, the combination of the category of continuous effects as shown in FIG. 20 and the group of the target change advance notice effect group becomes enormous, and the group of the target change notice effect is determined. It is because the processing load by doing will increase.

  After the group determination of the target change notice in step S507 is determined, or when it is determined that the high base control is not in progress in step S506 (step S506; No), the effect control CPU 120 next determines the continuous effect determined in step S502. It is determined whether the category of is one of 2 to 4 (step S508). If the category of the continuous effect is any of 2 to 4 (step S508; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the advance effect set flag indicating that the advance effect is already set to ON ( Step S509), end the series of operations. On the other hand, when the category of the continuous effect is not any of 2 to 4 (step S508; No), the process of step S509 is not performed, and the series of operations ends.

  Again referring back to FIG. After the advance notice effect setting process in step S160, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value (initially "0") of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area (for example, effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Then, one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 as described below is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". Whether or not the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first change start command or the second change start command from the main substrate 11 is received or not. And the like. When it is determined that the first variation start command or the second variation start command or the like is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the rendering 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. In order to perform variable display of and various other rendering operations, processing for determining a finalized decorative pattern and various rendering control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. is included. The variable display start setting process ends with the value of the effect process flag 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 processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect control determined in step S 171 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 Various control data are read out from the pattern, and various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern. After such effect control is performed, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read out from the special pattern change effect control pattern, or that the symbol determination command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is received. Corresponding to the etc., the finalized stop design is displayed as the final stop design, which is the result of the variable display of the decorative design. 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 special-image-per-wait process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 has been received. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit type specified by the variable display result notification command received before that is “probably variable” Or “non-deterministic change”, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”. If the hit start designating command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, or the hit start designating command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, and the variable display result notification received before that is received. If the jackpot type specified by the command is "probable", the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "4". Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is "missing" Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value.

  The special winning opening short-term opening process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the special winning opening short-term opening process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the "big hit" big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state, and the effect image based on the setting contents Are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or output of voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13; Various effects control (big hit and small hit) in big hit gaming state or small hit gaming state of "probability", such as turning on / off / flashing game effect lamp 9 and decorative LED by output of decoration signal) , And, for example, effect control to be notified in the image display device 5). In addition, the special winning opening short-term opening processing corresponds to the ending effect processing, for example, in response to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command or the small hitting gaming state end command from the main substrate 11 Update it to "6" which is the

  The special winning opening process in step S175 is performed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". In this large winning opening normal opening process, the CPU for effect control 120 sets, for example, a effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit gaming state of “probable change” or “non-probable change”, and the effect image based on the set contents Are displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 or output of voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13; Various effect control (big hit) occurred in big hit gaming state of "probable change" or "non-probable change", such as turning on / off / flashing game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED by the output of decoration signal), for example , And effect control to be notified in the image display device 5). Further, the special winning opening process at the time of normal opening is, for example, the value of the effect control process flag corresponding to the reception of the big hit gaming state end command from the main substrate 11 "6" corresponding to the ending effect processing Update to

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays the effect image based on the setting contents in the display area of the image display device 5 To output voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by displaying them on the sound control board 13 (a sound effect signal), and outputting game commands (electric decoration signals) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 and the decorative LED, is executed. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is an initial value.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process performed in step S171 of FIG. 13 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether the special view display result is “lost” based on, for example, the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "loss" (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the symbol designating command and the variation category command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is a decorative symbol It is determined whether or not it is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the variable display mode is not the reach mode (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop design constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, a left determined symbol determination random number value updated by a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of random number circuit 124 or RAM 122 By extracting the numerical data and referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc., in the left decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 in the fixed display symbol. Determine the left fixed decoration pattern to be displayed stopped. Next, the numerical data indicating the right determined symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted, and the right determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the "right" decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the finalized 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 value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed in the stop display on the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol is determined.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the finalized design symbols to be the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating the random value for determining the left and right fixed symbol determined updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the left and right stored in advance in the ROM 121 By referring to the finalized symbol determination table or the like, symbol numbers of the finalized symbol in the display area of the image display device 5 in the left and the right represent the symbol numbers displayed on the left and the right in the symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Determine the same decorative pattern. Further, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the middle fixed symbol determined to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the middle fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to Thus, the finalized decorative symbol to be displayed stopped in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle" in the display area of the image display device 5 in the finalized decorative symbol 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, etc., 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. .

  If it is determined in step S521 that the special view display result is not "losing" (step S521; 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 S525). The jackpot type when the special view display result is “big hit” may be specified by the effect control CPU 120 by, for example, reading a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. When it is determined to be "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; Yes), it corresponds to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. The combination of the finalized decorative pattern to be the variable display result of the decorative pattern is determined (step S526). In steps S523 and S524, a combination of fixed decoration patterns to be displayed as a variable display result of the decoration pattern corresponding to the case of "probable" or "small hit", such as a short-term opening chance, a predetermined reach combination, etc. (For example, once such a combination has been determined, a decorative symbol that constitutes a previously prepared reach combination or non-reach combination that does not correspond to these combinations is determined as a finalized decorative symbol (selected ) To do)).

  As an example of the processing in step S526, when fluctuation pattern PC1-1 is designated by the symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command, the final decoration which becomes the final stop design which constitutes any of a plurality of short-term opening chance eyes Determine the combination of symbols. In this case, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like extracts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the chance eye to be updated, and refers to the predetermined chance eye determination table stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. It is sufficient to determine the combination of the finalized decorative symbols that make up any of the short-term opening chance eyes by doing.

  As another example of the processing in step S526, when the fluctuation pattern PC2-1 is designated by the symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command, the predetermined reach combination determination to be updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter etc. A predetermined value corresponding to the case of “probable” or “small hit” by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value and referring to a predetermined reach combination determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. It is sufficient to determine a combination of finalized design symbols that will be the final stop design that constitutes the reach combination of. Alternatively, when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated, the same processing as in step S524 is performed and the stop display is aligned and stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R for "left" and "right". By performing processing different from step S524 while determining the decorative symbol, a special decorative symbol (short-term opening chance) that is not used in the variable symbol display of the decorative symbol at the normal time in the "middle" decorative symbol display area 5C. It may be decided to stop and display the symbol). The determined decorative symbol of the reach combination including such a short-term opening chance symbol may be included in the predetermined reach combination corresponding to the short-term opening chance or “accurate” or “small hit”.

  Even when the variation pattern PC2-1 is designated and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, for example, the same decorative pattern is aligned in the decorative pattern display areas 5L and 5R of "left" and "right". After becoming a reach mode by being displayed temporarily stop, the variable display effect of "slip" to change the decoration symbol displayed temporarily stop by changing the decoration symbol again in the decoration symbol variable display area 5R of "right" By performing stop display of a predetermined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area 5C of "middle", a combination of decorative symbols constituting any of the short-term opening chance eyes may be derived and displayed. . In this case, in the process of step S526, even when one of the fluctuation patterns PC2-1 is designated, it is sufficient to determine the combination of the determined decorative symbols that constitute any of the short-term opening chances.

  When it is determined in step S525 that "non-probability" or "probability" other than "probable" or "small hit" (step S525; No), a finalized decorative symbol of the final stop design constituting the big hit combination A combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for jackpot determination symbol determination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter or the like is extracted. Subsequently, the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 L in the display region of the image display device 5 are referred to by referring to the big hit finalized symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. 5C and 5R are fixed and the symbol numbers displayed stopped are determined the same decorative pattern. At this time, for example, the same decorative pattern is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the variable display result notification command or the like.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect pattern setting process (step S529).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed in step S529 of FIG. 21 as the effect pattern setting process. In the effect pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the advance effect effect setting completion flag is on (step S601).

  If the announcement effect setting completion flag is on (step S601; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the start timing count value is 0 (step S602). When the start timing count value is 0 (step S602; Yes), setting of the effect pattern for the notice effect is performed. First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether high base control is in progress (step S603).

  If high base control is in progress (step S603; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the category of the continuous effect determined in step S502 of FIG. 14, the group of the notice effect of target fluctuation determined in step S507 of FIG. In accordance with the number of advance notice effects determined in step S 503 of 14 and the remaining number count value, an effect pattern of continuous effect and target change advance notice effects is set (step S 604).

  Specifically, when the remaining number count value is a value other than 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the continuous effect according to the category of the continuous effect determined in step S502 of FIG. . Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the color of the background image according to the value (subtracted value) obtained by subtracting the remaining number count value from the number of times of the advance effect, and the effect pattern of the continuous effect according to the color of the background image Decide. For example, when the number of notice effects is four, the remaining number count value is one of 1 to 4 and the subtraction value is one of 0 to 3 at the stage of step S604, and one is added to the subtraction value. The value indicates the number of preview effects at this time. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the color of the background image is blue if the subtraction value is 0, the color of the background image is yellow if the subtraction value is 1, and the color of the background image if the subtraction value is 2. When the subtraction value is 3, the color of the background image is set to red. The information of the set effect pattern is stored, for example, in the RAM 122.

  If the remaining number count value is 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the target change advance notice in accordance with the target change time advance effect group determined in step S507 of FIG. Furthermore, similarly to the above, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the effect pattern of the continuous effect according to the category of the continuous effect determined in step S 502 in FIG. 14 and subtracts the remaining count value from the number of advance effects. In accordance with the value (subtracted value), the color of the background image is determined, and the effect pattern of the continuous effect corresponding to the color of the background image is determined.

  On the other hand, when the high base control is not in progress (step S603; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the category of the continuous effect determined in step S502 of FIG. 14, the number of notice effects determined in step S503 of FIG. A continuous rendering effect pattern is set according to the count value (step S605). Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect pattern for the target change notification effect during low base control (step S605a). Here, since the high base control is not being performed, the group of the target change advance notice effect is not determined in step S507 of FIG. For this reason, in step S605a, unlike step S604, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect pattern of the target change advance notice effect regardless of the group of target change advance notice effects. The information of the set effect pattern is stored, for example, in the RAM 122.

  Specifically, when the remaining number count value is a value other than 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect pattern of the continuous effect according to the category of the continuous effect determined in step S502 of FIG. . Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the color of the background image according to the value (subtracted value) obtained by subtracting the remaining number count value from the number of times of the advance effect, and the effect pattern of the continuous effect according to the color of the background image Decide.

  Further, when the remaining number count value is 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines a predetermined effect pattern of the target fluctuation advance notice effect. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines the color of the background image according to the value (subtracted value) obtained by subtracting the remaining number count value from the number of times of the advance effect, and the effect pattern of the continuous effect according to the color of the background image Decide.

  After setting the effect pattern of the continuous effect or the target fluctuation advance notice effect in step S604 or step S605, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts one from the remaining number count value (step S606). Furthermore, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the remaining number count value is zero. When the remaining number count value is 0 (step S 607; Yes), the advance notice effect at this time is the advance notice effect at the time of target change, and the execution of the advance notice effect at the time of the target change ends the advance effect. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 sets the advance effect effect setting completion flag to OFF (step S608), and resets the start timing count value, the number of times of advance effect effect, and the remaining number count value (step S609).

  On the other hand, when the start timing count value is not 0 (step S602; No), the advance notice effect is not executed at this time. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts one from the start timing count value (step S610).

  In addition, when the announcement effect setting completion flag is not on (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether high base control is being performed (step S611).

  When high base control is in progress (step S603; Yes), a series of operations are completed. On the other hand, when the high base control is not being performed (step S611; No), the setting of the effect pattern of the notice effect is not performed, and the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern of the notice effect during target fluctuation during the low base control (step S612).

  Again referring back to FIG. Subsequently, based on the effect pattern set in step S529, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be a usage pattern to be used later from among a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S530).

  Then, for example, corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the symbol designation command and the fluctuation category command, an initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as effect control timer setting unit) of RAM 122 is set (step S531).

  Then, the setting for starting the change of the decorative symbol or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control instruction specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like, and the like. It is sufficient to start the variation of the decorative symbol in the "left", "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R provided in the display region of the above. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S533), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  Since one pending storage is digested with the start of variable display, in step S532, depending on whether the first change start command or the second change start command is received from main substrate 11, the display control unit By performing control such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of 123 or the like, the color of a predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 is changed, etc. Processing is also performed to change the pending storage display of the area 5H, reduce the pending display symbol by one, and reduce the pending count of the variable display that can be identified by the pending storage display by one.

  Specifically, when receiving the first variation start command, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, for example, to the left of the start winning storage display area 5H. The hold display symbol displayed is reduced by one (the rightmost hold display symbol in the left hold display symbol is erased), and the number of first special view hold memories which can be identified by the display of the hold memory is reduced by one. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the second change start command, for example, the hold display displayed on the right side of the start winning storage display area 5H by changing the color of the predetermined area of the start winning storage display area 5H, etc. Decrease the design by 1 (delete the rightmost hold display symbol in the right hold display symbol), change the second hold memory display of the start winning memory display area 5H, it can be specified by the display of the hold memory Reduce the number of 2nd special map pending storage which is one by one.

  Following the variable display start setting process in step S171 in FIG. 13, variable display effect processing in step S172 is performed. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 performs various controls from the effect control pattern selected in step S530 of FIG. 14 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. The data is read out, and various effects such as a notice effect are controlled during variable display of the decorative pattern.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of transition of display in the case where advance notice effect is performed in each of a plurality of variable displays. FIG. 23 shows an example in which four continuous effects and one target fluctuation advance notice effect are performed as advance notice effects, as well as four variable displays. In the first notice effect (continuous effect), as shown in FIG. 23A, a decoration image 201 corresponding to a symbol change start notice effect and an image 202 of a character corresponding to a cut-in continuous notice are displayed. A blue background image 203 is displayed. In the second notice effect (continuous effect), as shown in FIG. 23B, a decoration image 201 corresponding to a symbol change start notice effect and an image 202 of a character corresponding to a cut-in continuous notice are displayed. A yellow background image 203 is displayed. In the third preview effect (continuous effect), as shown in FIG. 23C, the decoration image 201 corresponding to the symbol variation start advance effect and the image 202 of the character corresponding to the cut-in continuous advance notification are displayed, A green background image 203 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 23D, in the fourth notice effect (continuous effect and target change notice effect), a decoration image 201 corresponding to a symbol change start notice effect and an image 202 of a character corresponding to a cut-in continuous notice. Is displayed, and a red background image 203 is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 23E, a plurality of character images 204 corresponding to the group preview are displayed, and the red background image 203 is displayed. Be done.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. The variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the establishment of the start condition by the command, and when the special symbol becomes the final stop symbol of the big hit combination, the game state of the big hit is controlled. In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 120 for effect control determines an advance notice effect for giving notice that control to the big hit gaming state is made when the start condition is satisfied. In the determination of the advance notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the category of continuous effect performed in the variable display executed before the variable display corresponding to the establishment of the start condition, the start timing and the number of times of the notice effect A group of target fluctuation advance notice effects to be executed in the variable display corresponding to the establishment of the start condition is determined, and a group of target change notice effects capable of being combined with the continuous effect category at this time. Decide. As a result, the category of continuous effects and the group of target fluctuation advance notice effects can be appropriately combined to provide effects in an appropriate manner.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the embodiment can be controlled to low base control and high base control, and during low base control, the effect control CPU 120 determines the category of continuous effect in the advance effect setting process. The effect pattern of the default target fluctuation notice effect in default setting process is determined in the effect pattern setting process, and during high base control, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the category of continuous effect and the target change notice effect in the notice effect setting process. Determine both with the group. As a result, during low-base control, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load in the case where the types of target effects become enormous.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, even during low base control, the category of continuous effects is determined in the advance presentation effect setting process as in high base control, but when low base control is in progress, In the effect setting process, both of the continuous effect category and the target fluctuation advance notice effect group may not be determined.

  In this case, in the advance notice effect setting process shown in FIG. 14, step S506 is deleted, and it is determined whether high base control is in progress before step S500. Then, when the high base control is being performed, the operations after step S500 are performed. On the other hand, when the high base control is not being performed, the operation after step S500 is not performed, and the effect pattern of the continuous effect or the target change advance notice effect is set in the effect pattern setting process thereafter.

  Further, in the case of low base control, both the category of the continuous effect and the group of the target fluctuation advance notification effect may be determined in the advance effect setting process.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a plurality of character images 204 corresponding to group notices are displayed in the target change time notice effect of FIG. 23D, but the number and mode of character images are as shown in FIG. It may be similar to the character image 202 of C).

  In addition, when there is a limit (for example, 70 times) to control the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a definite variation state (for example, 70 times), the gaming control microcomputer 100 performs the big hit end process in step S117 of the special symbol process process of FIG. Control is performed to execute the normal probability notification effect to notify before reaching the reach state or the special probability notification effect to notify after the reach, and at that time, the number of times of variable display after transition to the probability change state is the first probability change period (for example, , The number of times of variable display after transition to the probability change state after the first probability change period is more than the second probability change period (for example, a period of 41 to 70 times) than the special probability probability after reach) You may control so that the ratio which alert | reports alerting | reporting production is high.

  For example, it is assumed that the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM 54 of the game control microcomputer 100. The variation pattern determination table is, for example, a table referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the variation pattern determination random numbers. Further, according to the gaming state, one of the variation pattern determination tables in FIGS. 24A to 24C is selected, and the variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. Specifically, in the case of a gaming state other than the definite change state (a normal state or a time short state which is not a definite change state), the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal use shown in FIG. 24 (A) is used. In the first definite variation period of the periods controlled to the definite variation state, the first variation pattern determination table for the first definite variation period shown in FIG. 24B is used, and the first of the periods controlled to the definite variation state is used. In the second definite variation period after the definite variation period, the variation pattern determination table for the second definite variation period shown in FIG. 24 (C) is used.

  As shown in FIG. 24, each variation pattern determination table has a "15R big hit" field, a "very big hit" field, and a "off" field. For example, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be a 15R probability variation big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the value of the "15R big hit" field. In addition, when it is determined that the variable display result is to be the big hit, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the value of the "big hit" field. When it is determined that the variable display result is to be removed, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) and the value of the "out" field. In the variation pattern determination table, determination values corresponding to each variation pattern are assigned to each field, but in the example shown in FIG. 24, the ratio of the assigned determination values is shown to simplify the description. It is done. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the numerical values corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in each field indicate the proportion (%) of selection of the fluctuation pattern.

  According to the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, at the time of the 15R big hit, the ratio in which the fluctuation pattern with the super reach is selected is higher than the normal reach, and when it is a loss, the normal reach is accompanied rather than the super reach. Since the rate at which the variation pattern is selected is high, the rate at which the big hit is achieved is higher when the variation pattern in which the super reach is executed is selected than the normal reach. Also, at the time of the 15R big hit, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with a large number of pseudo runs is high, and at the time of departure, the rate of selection of a fluctuation pattern with a small number of pseudo runs is high. Even in the case where the number of false reams is large, the ratio of a big hit increases. Here, the pseudo ream corresponds to the fact that the start condition of the special figure game is met once, and after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, until the final stop symbol to be the variable display result is derived and displayed. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", "right", temporarily displaying the decorative symbols temporarily in all, then in all decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R It is an effect of performing effect display for changing the decorative pattern again (simulated continuous change) a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times).

  Further, since the number of changes controlled to the definite change state is limited (70 times in this example), it is considered that the player's mind changes depending on the remaining number of the change numbers controlled to the positive change state. Specifically, when the remaining number of times of change is large (for example, in the first half of a period controlled to a probability change state), the player desires to become a 15R probability change jackpot which is more advantageous than a sudden jackpot. Conceivable. However, if the remaining number of changes is small (for example, in the second half of the period controlled to the probability change state), the player desires to become the 15R probability change jackpot rather than the hit probability jackpot, but before the probability change state ends. It is thought that it changes to the mind that you want to hit because it is good even if it is a big hit. In other words, since it is almost impossible to expect the game ball to win in the big winning opening during the big hit game, there is a large probability that the game ball is controlled to a definite change state (for example, in a period controlled to a positive change state) It is not useful in the first half of our house. However, since the sudden big hit is newly controlled to the definite change state after the big hit game, it is useful when the remaining number of changes is small (for example, the second half of the period controlled to the positive change state). From the above, depending on which of the periods controlled to be in the definite change state, it is possible to be newly controlled to the positive change state by the occurrence of the sudden big hit (that is, it can be said that the positive change state is reworked) It is considered that the player's perception of) changes. It should be noted that when the remaining number of changes controlled to the definite change state is small (for example, in the second half of the period controlled to the positive change state), compared with the case where the remaining change number is large, regardless of the sudden big hit It is considered that the player's desire to hit is naturally strengthened.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C, it is characteristic that the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal use is any fluctuation per normal to pseudo rerun 3 super in the case of a sudden jackpot Although the judgment value is assigned to be determined in the pattern, the fluctuation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period shows the fluctuation time compared to the fluctuation pattern per normal to pseudo ream 3 supermarkets in the case of a sudden probability jackpot The decision value is assigned such that is determined only for the short shortening variation pattern “per non-reach”. By being set in this way, a sudden big hit occurs after reach effect etc. is performed if it is not a definite change state, but the first half of the period in which the positive change state is made (hereinafter referred to as the first definite change period In some cases, it will occur after a relatively short fluctuation time without reach effect or the like.

  In addition, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C is characterized in that the variation pattern determination table for the second probability variation period is more striking than the variation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period. In this case, the determination value is assigned such that the rate determined for the shortening variation pattern “per non-reach” is low. By being set in this manner, in the second half portion (hereinafter also referred to as a second probability variation period) of the period to be brought into a probability variation state, reach effects and the like are not performed relatively compared to the first probability variation period. After a short fluctuation time, the probability that a sudden big hit will occur is low.

  From the features of the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C as described above, the sudden jackpot is relatively short without reach effect etc. in the first probability variation period in which the sudden jackpot is not useful. In the second probability variation period in which the fluctuation time is generated, but the sudden big hit is useful, the ratio generated in such a manner is low, and the ratio generated after reaching effect etc. in a relatively long fluctuation time Becomes higher. Therefore, according to which period of the period controlled to the definite change state (that is, according to the player's mental condition), the fluctuation time at the time of being controlled to the sudden jackpot varies, so the game interest is improved. be able to. In other words, it can be said that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a sudden jackpot after the reach effect or the like is performed in a long fluctuation time in the first probability variation period in which the sudden jackpot is not useful. In the second definite change period, it is expressed that the big hit is very useful, but this is not to say that the game is controlled to a more advantageous gaming state than the big hit that occurred in the first positive change period. It means that it feels like that because the way of thinking about has changed.

  In addition, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C is characterized in that the variation pattern determination table for normal use has a variation time set shorter than other variation patterns. Judgment values are assigned not to be determined as fluctuation patterns (short non-reach out, shortened normal out and non-reach), but the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table and the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table The judgment value is assigned so that it may be determined to a variation pattern for shortening (short non-reach is lost, short normal is missing and non-reach). Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the shortening fluctuation determination ratio indicating the ratio determined for shortening fluctuation patterns (shortening non-reach losing, shortening normal losing and non-reaching) in the fluctuation pattern determination table for normal use Is 0 (%) for both 15R big hit, sudden big hit and loss. On the other hand, the ratio determined in the first variation pattern determination table for the first variation period and the second variation pattern determination table for the second variation interval is determined as the variation pattern for shortening (shortening non-reach is lost, shortening normal is missing and non-reach). Although the shortening fluctuation determination ratio shown is 0 (%) for the 15R jackpot, it is not 0 (%) for the sudden jackpot and departure. In other words, the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table and the second probability variation period variation pattern determination table are the variation patterns for shortening at a constant rate (short non reach, short normal and Judgment values are assigned such that non-reach) is selected. As described above, in this embodiment, when transitioning to the positive change state, transition to the short time state (high base state) is simultaneously made. Therefore, by setting as described above, the fluctuation for shortening the fluctuation time is short in the definite fluctuation state (short time state) in which the fluctuation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period or the fluctuation pattern determination table for the second probability variation period is used. The rate at which the pattern is selected is high, and it is possible to efficiently execute many variable displays even in the same game time as compared with the normal state.

  In addition, it is characteristic in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C that the fluctuation pattern determination table for the first probability variation period is shorter for fluctuation than the fluctuation pattern determination table for the second probability variation period. Judgment values are assigned such that the rate determined for the pattern (short non-reach out, short normal out and non-reach) is high. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the shortening variation determination ratio, which indicates the ratio determined as the shortening variation pattern in the first probability variation period variation pattern determination table, is 100 (%) for the sudden jackpot. Yes, about 65 (%) for outliers. On the other hand, the shortening variation determination ratio, which indicates the percentage determined to be the shortening variation pattern in the second variation pattern variation table determination table, is 20 (%) for the sudden jackpot, and 15 (for the loss) %). By setting in this manner, even in the positive variation state, the ratio in which the shortening variation pattern is selected differs between the first positive variation period and the second positive variation period, and in the second positive variation period, the first positive variation period In comparison, the rate at which the variation pattern for shortening is selected is lower. Therefore, regardless of the sudden big hit, in the second probability variation period in which the player strongly wishes to hit, the percentage of variation patterns having a long variation time is high, so it takes time for one variation display. The rate of execution is increased, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Also, conversely, in the first probable variation period, more variation display can be performed more efficiently than in the second probable variation period.

  In addition, when the display result of the fluctuation display is a sudden change probability big hit, a sudden notification effect of notifying that the change display becomes a sudden change probability big hit is executed. The probability notification effect is a normal probability notification effect notifying that a sudden change is a big hit at the first timing during variation display, and a special probability notification that a sudden change at a second timing after the first timing causes a sudden change occurrence It is performed in any mode with the effect. Specifically, in the normal sudden notification production, it is notified that the sudden change big hit before the reach, and in the special sudden notification production, it is notified that the sudden change big hit after the reach (note that it is expressed before the reach However, strictly speaking, it does not reach the state even after the normal sudden notification effect that reports that it suddenly becomes a definite odd change big hit.This expression is used to distinguish it from the special probability notification effect that is notified after reach. Sometimes.).

  As described above, in order to notify after the reach, the special sudden notification effect is executed when the display result of the variable display is a sudden probability big hit and is a change pattern with a reach. In addition, in the case where the display result of the variable display is a sudden probability change big hit and is not accompanied by the reach, since the notification information is usually notified before reaching (strictly, it does not reach the reach state). To be executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the display result is suddenly a probability variation big hit and it is determined to the variation pattern “non reach” shown in FIG. In addition, the display result is a sudden definite change hit, and a change pattern other than the change pattern “non reach” shown in FIG. 24 (per normal, one per normal, one per normal, one per super, two per super and a pseudo re 3 super When it is determined to be a hit), a special sudden notification effect is executed. Therefore, in the case where the display result is suddenly a definite variation big hit, which of the plurality of types of variation patterns shown in FIG. 24 is to be determined determines which of the normal probability notification effect and the special probability notification effect is to be executed. Be done. From the above, as shown in FIG. 24, when the sudden change is a big hit during the first definite change period, usually the notification notification effect is executed and the sudden change is a big hit during the second definite change period. The rate at which the special sudden notification effect is executed is higher than that of the normal sudden notification effect. Therefore, according to which period of the period controlled to the definite change state (that is, according to the player's mental condition), the timing to notify that it is controlled to the sudden jackpot is changed (e.g. Or, after reaching, etc.), it is possible to prevent the game being controlled to be in a definite change state from becoming monotonous and losing interest.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 24 is stored in the ROM 54 of the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the timing of the probability variation big hit is suddenly changed on the main substrate 11 side. The timing of the probability variation big hit may be suddenly changed on the control board 12 side.

  Moreover, the term "ratio" in the above embodiment is not limited to the ratio when both are numerical values other than 0 such as 70:30, and is used with the meaning including the case such as 100: 0.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the probability change control in which the big hit type becomes “probable change” when the big hit symbol indicating a predetermined number is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol. It may be a pachinko gaming machine of a probability variation determination device type, in which probability variation control is performed based on passage of a gaming ball through a specific region in an attacker provided in a gaming region.

  In the above embodiment, the type of continuous effect is either symbol variation start notice effect or cut-in continuous notice, and the type of target change notice effect is frame flash notice, group notice, blackout notice Any combination of cut-in continuous notice and black-out notice is limited. However, the type of continuous effect and the type of target fluctuation advance notice effect are not limited to this, and can include effects of various modes such as image display, flashing light, audio output, etc. Furthermore, depending on the mode , The combination is limited.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, a special variable winning device 1022 may be provided in the game area formed on the game board 2 instead of the special variable winning ball device 7 shown in FIG. In this case, in the jackpot opening pre-processing of step S114 of the special symbol process processing of FIG. 3, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control controls the special variable winning ball device 1022 to an open state, and in the jackpot opening process of step S115. The special variable winning prize ball device 1022 is controlled to be closed. By this control, the special variable winning device 1022 is changed to an open state in which the game ball can win a prize in the big winning opening 1024 and a closed state in which a prize can not be won by the bottom member 1023 operating.

  26 to 31 show the special variable winning ball device 1022. As shown in FIG. 26 to FIG. 29, the special variable winning prize ball device 1022 is provided with a rectangular base plate portion 1101 which is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning prize ball device 1022 is fixedly supported in the game area by fixing the base plate portion 1101 to the game area with, for example, a screw. A large winning opening 1024 opening forward is formed in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 1101, and the bottom member 1023 moves backward to a position above the large winning hole 1024 in the base plate portion 1101. At the time, the slit-like accommodation hole 1102 long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 1023 on the back side (rear) of the game area is formed. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 1024 is formed slightly to the left of the center of the base plate portion 1101 in the left-right direction, but may be left or right.

  The bottom member 1023 is inclined downward to the left so that the gaming ball entering the top surface from the right flows downward to the left, and the accommodation hole 1102 is inclined to the left along the inclination of the bottom member 1023 It is formed to be. The bottom surface member 1023 is movable forward and backward in the state of forward movement shown in FIG. 27 and in the state of backward movement shown in FIG. 28. With reference to FIGS. On the side (rear), a drive device 1103 for moving the bottom member 1023 back and forth is disposed.

  The drive unit 1103 is housed in a housing portion 1104 (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 29 for convenience of explanation in FIG. 29) integrally formed on the back surface of the base plate portion 1101. The housing portion 1104 is formed in the game area It is inserted in the hole which is not illustrated, and it is arranged so that it may be stored behind the game area. In the present embodiment, the housing portion 1104 is integrally formed with the base plate portion 1101, but may be separately fixed to the base plate portion 1101.

  The driving device 1103 is rotatably supported by a solenoid 1106 for advancing and retracting the plunger 1105 in the back and forth direction, an end of the plunger 1105 so that one end thereof is pivotable about the vertical direction and extends the other end to the right. A first arm 1108 having a pivot hole 1107 formed at its center and a shaft 1110 inserted into a long hole 1109 formed at the tip of the first arm 1108 at one end and the other end And a second arm portion 1111 extending in the front-rear direction, which is fixed to a rear portion of the bottom surface member 1023.

  The solenoid 1106 is driven based on an instruction from the game control microcomputer 100, and the pivot hole 1107 of the first arm 1108 is a pivot (not shown), for example, not shown so that the vertical direction is the axial center. Formed) are inserted. As a result, with the forward and backward movement of the plunger 1105, the first arm portion 1108 swings about the pivot hole 1107, and the end on which the long hole 1109 is formed swings in the front-rear direction. The second arm portion 1111 is inserted along the longitudinal direction from the long hole 1109 according to the swing of the first arm portion 1108 by the shaft portion 1110 being inserted so as to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction of the long hole 1109. An acting force is applied, and the bottom member 1023 can be moved back and forth along the front-rear direction.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), the bottom member 1023 moves forward while the plunger 1105 is propelled backward, as shown in FIG. 30 (B). By retracting the plunger 1105 from the state of FIG. 30A, the first arm portion 1108 swings about the pivot hole 1107, and the end on the side where the long hole 1109 is formed moves backward. Do. As a result, the second arm portion 1111 is pulled backward, and the bottom member 1023 moves backward, and the reverse operation moves the bottom member 1023 forward.

  If the bottom surface member 1023 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 1101, the position of the accommodation hole 1102 of the base plate portion 1101 deviates, and when the bottom surface member 1023 is moved forward, the accommodation hole There is a risk that the hook 1101 will not be properly moved forward from the accommodation hole 1102 by being caught on the hook or the like. Therefore, measures may be taken by the following configuration.

  First, as a first configuration example, a stopper member may be provided to prevent the bottom surface member 1023 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 1101. For example, when a long hole is formed in the front-rear direction of the second arm 1111, a protrusion as a stopper member is inserted into and fixed to the long hole, and the bottom member 1023 is moved backward to an appropriate position. The protrusion may abut on the front end of the elongated hole to prevent the bottom member 1023 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate 1101. Further, as a second configuration example, even when the bottom surface member 1023 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 1101, a guiding portion (guiding rib) for guiding the bottom surface member 1023 to advance properly is It may be provided on the back surface of the base plate portion 1101 or the housing portion 1104. Either of the first configuration example and the second configuration example may be applied, or both configuration examples may be applied.

  Referring back to FIGS. 26 to 28, a channel forming base 1112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate 1101. A forward movement is made above the channel forming base 1112. An upstream region 1023 U, which is the upper end (right end) of the bottom surface member 1023 in the separated state, and an upstream side channel portion 1113 which is continuous with the bottom surface member 1023 in the longitudinal direction A downstream region 1023 L which is the lower end (left end) of the bottom surface member 1023 and a downstream side flow channel portion 1114 which is continuous with the bottom surface member 1023 to form a flow path of the game ball is formed. ing.

  In the upper part of the flow path forming base 1112, the upper flow path 1113 and the downstream flow path 1114 are recessed downward from the end on the bottom member 1023 side, and the front view shows the winning opening 1024 left and right A guide channel portion 1115 is formed to guide the gaming ball dropped to the lower side of the bottom surface member 1023 to the big winning opening 1024 so as to surround from the lower side.

  The upstream side channel portion 1113 and the downstream side channel portion 1114 are formed so as to be inclined to the left so as to allow the gaming ball to flow to the left. Further, the bottom portion of the guide flow channel portion 1115 extends downward to the left toward the big winning opening 1024 side, and is recessed at a position in front of the big winning opening 1024. And, a triangular guide portion 1116 for guiding the game ball backward toward the big winning opening 1024 side (the back side of the game area) is disposed in the recessed space in the bottom portion of the guide channel portion 1115. There is.

  Furthermore, at the front portion (player side) of the flow path forming base portion 1112, a covering portion 1117 covering the upstream flow path portion 1113, the downstream flow path portion 1114 and the guide flow path portion 1115 from the front is integrated. It is formed. By covering the upstream channel 1111, the downstream channel 1114, and the guide channel 1115 from the front, the game ball flowing down these channels is sprung to the glass door frame side. It has a function to prevent it. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 1117 is integrally formed on the flow path forming base portion 1112 but may be separately fixed.

  In the special variable winning prize ball device 1022, the flow of gaming balls connected in the left-right direction, consisting of the upstream channel 1113, the bottom member 1023, and the downstream channel 1114, between the base plate 1101 and the cover 1117. The passage F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, the base plate portion 1101 and the covering portion 1117 are formed with a plurality of restriction pieces 1118 for reducing the flow-down speed of the gaming ball flowing down the flow path F.

  In the present embodiment, the restriction piece 1118 is integrally formed on the base plate portion 1101 and the covering portion 1117, and is formed in a rib shape which protrudes forward from the base plate portion 1101 or protrudes backward from the covering portion 1117. To change the flow direction of the game ball so that the game ball flowing down toward the left meanders with the movement of the component in the back and forth direction, and the time taken for the flow to fall is when there is no restriction piece 1118 Make it more delayed. These restricting pieces 1118 are formed to line up at predetermined intervals in the flow-down direction of the gaming ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed in the base plate portion 1101 and the covering portion 1117. Further, the restriction piece 1118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom surface member 1023, and is set to a width dimension that allows game balls to pass between adjacent ones. There is. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one restriction piece 1118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 1117 covering the upstream side flow path portion 1113 from the front, and the downstream side flow path portion of the covering portion 1117 One restriction piece 1118 is formed at a portion covering the front side of 1114. Further, at portions of the base plate portion 1101 and the covering portion 1117 which cover the bottom surface member 1023, a total of five restriction pieces 1118 alternately formed on the base plate portion 1101 and the covering portion 1117 are formed. The number of such restriction pieces 1118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the restriction piece 1118 is covered by the covering portion 1117 from the front (player side).

  In the special variable winning prize ball device 1022 of this embodiment, the game balls P which are going to flow down the flow path F are arranged on the flow path F as shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. Will flow down in a meandering manner. Then, in the closed state of the special variable winning prize ball device 1022 in which such a flow path F is formed, the gaming ball P basically passes through the special variable winning prize ball device 1022 without winning in the big prize hole 1024. On the other hand, with reference to FIG. 28, in the open state of the special variable winning prize ball device 1022 in which the bottom member 1023 has moved backward, the gaming ball P can fall into the guide channel portion 1115 of the channel forming base 1112 Thus, it becomes possible to flow down the guide channel portion 1115 and win a prize in the special winning opening 1024.

  FIG. 31 shows the relationship between the time it takes for the game ball P delayed by the restriction piece 1118 to flow from the upstream area 1023U to the downstream area 1023L in the bottom surface member 1023 (hereinafter referred to as the flow down time) and the round interval in the big hit gaming state FIG.

  In FIG. 31A, the flow-down time of the gaming ball P from the upstream area 1023U to the downstream area 1023L of the bottom surface member 1023 is indicated by a symbol Ta (s) for the sake of convenience. On the other hand, in FIG. 31B, the round interval in the big hit gaming state is indicated by Tin (s). The round interval Tin (s) is the time to change the special variable winning ball device 1022 from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state, and to change it to the open state again. The round interval Tin (s) may be a value in which the winning balls detection waiting time is taken into consideration. The prize ball detection waiting time is the time it takes for the game ball won immediately before closing the bottom surface member 1023 to pass the count switch 25a, and the length of the winning ball guiding passage from the big prize port 1024 to the count switch 25a. Is set according to the

  Here, the restriction piece 1118 is provided such that the relationship of the flow-down time Ta (s)> round interval Tin (s) holds. As a specific means for establishing such a relationship, for example, the game when the flow-down distance of the game ball flowing meandering from the upstream area 1023 U to the downstream area 1023 L on the bottom surface member 1023 reaches the upstream area 1023 U The number and arrangement of the regulation pieces 1118 may be determined computationally based on dividing by the average speed of the sphere or the like. Specifically, as will be described later, the round interval at the big hit or definite variation big hit A or the round interval round interval Tin (s) at 1 round to 8 round of the positive variation big hit B is 0.8 seconds, so the flow-down time Ta If the restriction piece 1118 is provided such that (s) is 1.0 second, the relationship of flow-down time Ta (s)> round interval Tin (s) is established.

  In this manner, the special variable is changed to an open state in which the game ball can win the big winning opening 1024 and a closed state in which the game ball can not win due to the operation of the bottom member 1023 formed as the bottom of the flow path where the game ball flows down. The winning device 1022 is provided in the game area, and a period (0 time) shorter than a required period (flowing time Ta (s) = 1.0 seconds) for the game ball to flow from the upstream area 1023U to the downstream area 1023L of the bottom surface member 1023. The game ball located in the upstream area 1023U of the bottom member 1023 is in the downstream area immediately after the special variable prize device 1022 is closed by changing the special variable prize device 1022 to the closed state over .8 seconds). Since the special variable winning device 1022 is in the open state prior to flowing down to 1023 L, the gaming ball can win the special winning opening 1024. Therefore, since the game balls flowing down on the bottom member 23 are more likely to win the large winning opening 1024 even when the closed state is achieved, the ratio of the game balls winning in the large winning opening 1024 to the launched game balls Improve interest and improve interest.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 has been described as determining control content of various effect operations. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control contents of various rendering operations may be shared and determined by a plurality of CPUs or the like mounted respectively on a plurality of control boards provided to control rendering operations. You may

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the CPU for effect control 120 of a fluctuation pattern indicating a fluctuation pattern such as fluctuation time and type of reach effect, one symbol designation command and fluctuation category command are transmitted when fluctuation is started. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 100 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called It is also possible to transmit a command indicating the fluctuation time or the fluctuation mode) after (2) stop. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the change time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the fluctuation time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can also be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which must be stored as a symbol designation command and a fluctuation category command.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 which variably displays the special symbol and the decorative symbol by firing the gaming ball to be the gaming medium in the gaming area and informing the fact that the specific effect is to be recognized is recognized. The configuration and the configuration for providing different benefits according to the content of the operation are described as being provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration or function characterizing the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines.

  In addition, 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 effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 deviate from the spirit of the present invention. As long as it does not, it is possible to change and modify arbitrarily. In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of winning balls in response to detection of winning balls, but encloses the gaming balls and responds to detection of winning balls. The present invention can also be applied to other game machines such as an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. 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.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device 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.

The special gaming state (big hit gaming state) is a big prize after a predetermined time (pattern fixed stop time + big hit start effect time) has elapsed after a specific symbol combination (the same symbol Zoro eyes) is displayed on the variable display device Although the mouth was opened and the specific game state started to be illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and provided in the game area after the combination of specific symbols (Zoro eyes of the same symbol) is displayed on the variable display device The specific gaming state may be started by passing a ball through a specific area (a specific passage gate sensor or a winning sensor). As a result, the player can control the occurrence time of the big hit, and even if the ball is lost before the big hit starts, it is possible to have a time to lend a ball and replenish the ball.
Furthermore, a plurality of specific areas may be provided, and the number of rounds of the big hit may be different depending on which specific area is passed. In addition, it is possible to do the drawing of the number of big hit rounds with the passage of the specified territory. Furthermore, in this case, if there are a plurality of specific areas, the lottery ratio of the number of rounds may be made different depending on which specific area is passed.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch 23 ... Count switch 70 ... camera 71 ... infrared light imaging unit 71a ... infrared light emitting unit 71b ... infrared light imaging unit 100 ... microcomputer for game control 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display and controlling in an advantageous state for the player,
Holding storage means for storing information on holding storage;
A notice determining means for determining a notice effect for giving a notice of being controlled to the advantageous state;
The apparatus further comprises a notice execution means for executing the notice effect based on the determination result of the notice determination means.
The notice determining means is
A prefetch notice determination means for determining a prefetch notice effect to be executed in a variable display to be executed prior to a variable display to be a target of a preview;
Variable display advance notice determination means for determining a preview effect for variable display to be executed in variable display to be an object of advance notice;
Including
The variable display advance notice determining means determines a variable display advance notice effect that can be combined with the previewed notice effect determined by the read ahead notice determination means,
The advance notice execution unit can execute the advance notice effect at a plurality of timings, and executes the advance notice effect at different timings according to the number of hold information stored in the hold storage unit .
According to being controlled to the advantageous state, it is possible to control to the special gaming state advantageous to the player in the special period, and as the advantageous state, the first advantageous state and the value more than the first advantageous state Controllable to a low second advantageous state,
A notification unit capable of notifying at a first timing in variable display of identification information or at a second timing after the first timing that the second advantageous state is controlled;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the notification means has a higher ratio of notifying at the second timing in the second period after the first period than in the first period in the special period .